Best & Cool Bars in Pigeon Forge

"The Park Grill is one of Gatlinburg's most enduring dining institutions, opened in 1995 by restaurateur Geoffrey Wolpert. The restaurant highlights the delicious culinary flavors of Southern Appalachia at lunch and dinner throughout the week, housed within a gorgeous one-of-a-kind building crafted from reclaimed stone, spruce trees, and artisanal metal handiwork. Rustic decor lines the restaurant's luxurious dining room, which features exposed log elements and cathedral ceilings."

"Owned by the same family that runs The Peddler, The Park Grill is another iconic restaurant in Gatlinburg. Couples will love The Park Grill’s rustic, yet elegant atmosphere, which is reminiscent of a traditional mountain lodge. Popular dishes at The Park Grill include the Southern Pecan Chicken, Fresh Mountain Rainbow Trout, Award-Winning Ribs, and the Shrimp & Crab Bisque."

"You’ll find seafood, steak, chicken, and a section that combines these entrees. If you’re wanting something a little lighter, we have a salad bar with over 40 toppings. Kids will love choosing from chicken tenders, steak, shrimp, and trout, and they also get to visit the salad bar."

"In town on vacation and this was the first restaurant our party of three visited, based on reviews. It lived up to the hype. We had to wait 75 minutes -- I…”more"

"If the craving for Mexican hits you while you’re in town, go to Loco Burro Fresh Mex Cantina. This is a great place to eat in Gatlinburg on the strip with its unique atmosphere and wide range of dishes. You’ll find classics like rellenos and fajitas."

"Another place to eat in Gatlinburg TN on the Strip is Loco Burro Fresh Mex Cantina. This is the only restaurant on the Strip that has a rooftop patio where you can enjoy your food outside. Loco Burro has all your Tex Mex favorites."

"If you are a fan of casual American fare such as juicy angus beef burgers and chicken wings, step into Pigeon Forge’s only family sports grill at Blue Moose!. The inviting atmosphere features 20 flat-panel televisions so that you can always catch your home sports team in action. While watching the big game, enjoy a lunch menu filled with delectable appetizers including Blue’s Gourmet Fries, Moose’s Gringo Nachos, Stuffed Potato Skins and Bacon Cheeseburger Sticks."

"The pulled pork nachos were also really good with tender and juicy pork. The steakhouse burger and fries were really good."

"If you want to have a little fun on your date night, head to Ole Red Gatlinburg!. Blake Shelton brought his restaurant and entertainment venue to the Smoky Mountains for both locals and visitors to enjoy. While you dine, enjoy live performances from rising country stars."

"I got the Nashville hot chicken sandwich it was all breading so the thin piece of chicken was gray and way overcooked with a tiny drop of franks hot sauc..."

"Right next door to Pres Pub and Bernadette’s is a third rooftop option in Market Square: Scruffy City Hall. While this rooftop may not have fire pits or beer trees, it still sports something truly unique. Friends, you must experience the “CinePub Under the Stars on the Scroof” where a projector plays movies and other various kinds of entertainment on the side of the building next door."

"Walk into Scruffy City Hall and you might think you walked into a house of worship. But although the three-story tribute to Knoxville’s scruffy culture is characterized by stained glass and is lined with church pews, it’s not your grandmother’s Sunday service. Like a city hall, this scruffy venue is a place where people gather for discussions on Tuesday."

"Every weekend, Scruffy City Hall brings us some of the best live music and good vibes, and we can always get behind that. You’ll find lots of young professionals here, either taking over the dancefloor or kickin’ it on the rooftop. Yes, you have to pay a cover, but you should think of it as the cheapest concert ticket you’ll ever buy."

"A 3-minute walk to Market Square from Gay Street will take you to the next rooftop bars on my list: Preservation Pub and the adjacent Bernadette’s Crystal Gardens. Preservation Pub (known to locals as either Pres Pub or P-Pub) is Knoxville’s longest running rooftop bar owned by locals Scott and Bernadette West. These two have a fun and infamous story that I’ll save for another day, but they definitely know a thing or two when it comes to creating a rooftop ambiance."

"The Tennessee Theater dates from 1928 when it was charmingly referred to as a ‘movie palace’. Nowadays the theater is still an icon thanks to its Spanish-Moorish style of architecture, and you will find period antiques here like the original crystal chandeliers as well as marble floors and Asian textiles. If you are looking for some culture in Knoxville, then this is one of the best places to find it, as you can expect classic films, musical concerts, and Broadway shows."

"Built in the 1920s, the Tennessee Theatre was once an old cinema, but today, it’s something that really shines – a restored theater with actors, lights and bows at the end. As it’s very popular and offers a varied run of plays, make sure you book your tickets online; otherwise, you might be disappointed at the door. One of the prettiest buildings in Knoxville, it’s worth visiting for its interiors alone."

"Then there’s the Clarence Brown Theatre on the University of Tennessee campus, which has a 500-seat auditorium that showcases its most popular stage shows. There’s also a much smaller black box theater for more experimental performances."

"This neighborhood pub offers a welcoming atmosphere for West Knoxvillians who don’t want to venture to the Old City for a drink. Enjoy a pint on the patio or inside their 1950s auto-garage inspired building. In addition to their drink menu, Abridged Beer Company offers a dinner menu complete with soft pretzels, pork nachos, burgers, and salads."

"The Tennessee Theater dates from 1928 when it was charmingly referred to as a ‘movie palace’. Nowadays the theater is still an icon thanks to its Spanish-Moorish style of architecture, and you will find period antiques here like the original crystal chandeliers as well as marble floors and Asian textiles. If you are looking for some culture in Knoxville, then this is one of the best places to find it, as you can expect classic films, musical concerts, and Broadway shows."

"Built in the 1920s, the Tennessee Theatre was once an old cinema, but today, it’s something that really shines – a restored theater with actors, lights and bows at the end. As it’s very popular and offers a varied run of plays, make sure you book your tickets online; otherwise, you might be disappointed at the door. One of the prettiest buildings in Knoxville, it’s worth visiting for its interiors alone."

"The Sweet Fanny Adams Theatre stages zany comedies that are reminiscent of the Carol Burnett Show and Monty Python’s Flying Circus. The Iris Theater at the Gatlinburg Space Needle is another wonderful destination for live entertainment in Gatlinburg. The Iris is currently hosting Impossibilities: An Evening of Magic, Mindreading, and Mayhem."