Best Family Restaurants in Wears Valley

"Enjoy family style food served for breakfast, lunch, and dinner at Mama’s Farmhouse. Bring your little ones, because kids five and under eat free!. Part of the Johnson Family of Restaurants, which also includes our friends, Mad Dog’s Creamery, Alamo Steakhouse, Bid Daddy’s Pizzeria, J.O.E. and Pop’s Sub Shoppe, Mama’s Chicken Kitchen, Bennett’s Pit BBQ, you will find the same quality cooking and friendly atmosphere here."

"Named for the Johnson family’s great-grandmother, Mama’s Farmhouse incorporates traditional Southern recipes into their family-style restaurant. Their made-from-scratch homecookin’ has even earned the people’s vote for Best Fried Chicken in the Smokies. When you come in for breakfast, make sure to order their oven-fresh buttermilk biscuits and chocolate gravy, which won the 2015 International Biscuit Festival."

"​Mama’s Farmhouse​ is another great option for breakfast in Pigeon Forge that you’ll want to check out during your visit. They are known as “The Best Southern Country Cookin’ in The Smokies,” and have award-winning biscuits to validate that motto!. They have a family-style breakfast where you choose what you want, and they will bring out as much of it as your family can eat."

"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."

"The Park Grill offers visitors and locals a true taste of the Smokies in a rustic mountain lodge. Whether you’re craving a tender steak or a juicy burger, you’ll be able to satisfy your appetite at this Gatlinburg restaurant. End your meal on a sweet note with some blackberry cobbler, or try it all with the restaurant’s dessert sampler!"

"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."

"Hannah, who was famed for hiring the finest chefs to feed his workforce, J.T Hannah’s the restaurant continues this commitment to making the best food available to everyone. The restaurant uses only the best local ingredients, serving the finest cuts of meat in particular."

"J.T Hannah was an affluent business man in the Great Smoky Mountains. He operated the biggest freight Ware House and Stockyards in East Tennessee. On a daily basis, the finest local beers and whiskey were delivered to his warehouse."

"Hannah’s Kitchen has one of the best burgers you’ll ever taste. If you’re feeling like more than a burger, J.T. Hannah’s offers amazing steaks and seafood entrees."

"If you have never been to a Golden Corral, you are in for a treat when you visit the Pigeon Forge location at 3610 Parkway!. This nationwide chain is famous for its delicious and fresh food at incredibly affordable prices. There are more than 150 choices on Golden Corral’s endless buffet, so everyone will find something to satisfy their appetite!"

"One of the top-rated Pigeon Forge buffet restaurants, Golden Corral has locations in both Pigeon Forge and Sevierville. Offering almost every type of food imaginable, every member of your family is sure to find something they love at this Pigeon Forge buffet. Be sure to save some room for dessert!"

"Over the years, the Golden Garden Chinese Restaurant has been providing customers with healthy food and great ambiance. While here, you are assured of a dish that is made with a specialty for the best experience possible. You will also have a comfortable dining area with simple decorations and full access to the washrooms."

"Located in the less-visited Tremont section of the park, Spruce Flats Falls is not on the radar of most park visitors. Because of this fact, you might have this special place all to yourself when you come to visit. These falls aren’t just great for escaping the crowds — they’re also perfect if you’re short on time, as the trail leading to the waterfall is just a two-mile round trip."

"The trail to get to Spruce Flats Falls is considered moderate and has a roundtrip length of 1.8 miles. This trail isn’t on the official Great Smoky Mountain National Park map, but the waterfall is visited often because of its scenic beauty. Before you reach the falls, you’ll cross streams and continue uphill then go downtown."

"Technically, this is not an official park trail and often the falls are not found on any park maps. Thus making it one of the Smokies' true hidden gems. Though, don’t be surprised if you encounter other hikers due to its close proximity to the Tremont Visitors Center."

"The Wild Plum Tea Room is an amazing place to have lunch in the Arts & Crafts Community. Named one of the top 10 restaurants in the state of Tennessee, this unique cafe features scratch-made food in an idyllic natural setting. Be sure to make reservations at The Wild Plum at least 24 hours in advance."

"An hour northwest of Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Knoxville offers a good mix of the old guard and the new upstarts. Bistro at the Bijou is like a bridge between them: It’s a swanky haven in one of the city’s most historic buildings, located next door to the ornate Bijou Theatre. The restaurant feels sophisticated and regal, thanks largely to the building’s Renaissance-style architecture, stained glass windows, and art that hangs in the dining room."

"Lots of wonderful items to choose here from this downtown staple since 1980. Start with flash fried brussels sprouts or white truffle fries. Their fall/winter menu features butternut squash ravioli, curried vegetable bowl, hoppin’ john, and sides like roasted beets and collard greens with hot pepper vinegar."