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A photo of The Melting Pot- Gatlinburg restaurant
1. The Melting Pot- Gatlinburg
4.4
Awesome(1651)
Price: Expensive
• Fondue • Gatlinburg
Booked 29 times today
The Melting Pot sits on the second level of TGI Friday's and overlooks the Parkway in Downtown Gatlinburg. Watch the passersby and take in the Gatlinburg skyline, or choose one of our more romantic and intimate tables. Whether you're craving a duet of cheese and chocolate fondue or want to experience all four courses, we've got you covered.If you're looking to try something new during your next visit to the Smokies, we encourage you to visit The Melting Pot. We are the premier restaurant in Gatlinburg for celebrating a special occasion. Whether you're celebrating a birthday, wedding, anniversary, a long overdue date night or simply just spending an evening in Gatlinburg, let us make your special occasion even more sweet.***Party sizes larger than 11 please call the restaurant directly
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2. Cherokee Grill and Steakhouse
4.5
Awesome(1381)
Price: Moderate
• American • Gatlinburg
Booked 34 times today
Conveniently located in Calhoun’s Village across from the Ober entrance, the upscale establishment has become a favorite for countless locals and visitors alike. With its mountain lodge atmosphere and abundance of Cherokee Indian artifacts, patrons can expect a truly authentic, Southern experience. Serving up mouthwatering steaks, fresh seafood, and rotisserie-style staples in the heart of Gatlinburg, Cherokee Grill has made a name for itself as the greatest steakhouse in the area.
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3. Calhoun's Gatlinburg
4.5
Awesome(181)
Price: Moderate
• American • Gatlinburg
Booked 7 times today
A mountain of good eating awaits visitors to our Gatlinburg Calhoun’s, styled as a handsome mountain lodge. Calhoun’s Gatlinburg is a located at 1004 Parkway in the heart of Gatlinburg — the premier resort town of the Great Smoky Mountains. Calhoun's has become a place where friends and family gather to celebrate what’s good in their lives while they sample some of Tennessee’s best BBQ, ribs, steak, and sandwiches. So come on down and experience the best hospitality and BBQ around.
A photo of Chesapeake’s Restaurant - Gatlinburg restaurant
4. Chesapeake’s Restaurant - Gatlinburg
4.9
Exceptional(1755)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Gatlinburg
Booked 13 times today
Our Gatlinburg location uses calming blue hues and soft lighting to create a trendy, modern experience for guests. Conveniently located on the Parkway in Downtown Gatlinburg, this location is just steps from many attractions and hotels. This location boasts fantastic views of the river and features a raw bar. It’s unlike any other dining experience in Gatlinburg!
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5. Wild Bear Tavern
4.4
Awesome(216)
Price: Moderate
• German • Pigeon Forge
Booked 2 times today
Enjoy all your southern favorites and authentic German cuisine for breakfast, lunch, and dinner at Wild Bear Tavern. Join us for home-style pancakes. Enjoy Bavarian-style burgers and sandwiches for lunch. Have authentic German cuisine with ice-cold German beer for dinner and choose from a delightful menu for your favorite sweet treat.
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6. Southern Comfort - Westgate Resort
4.4
Awesome(397)
Price: Moderate
• Southern • Gatlinburg
Booked 2 times today
Gatlinburg's best kept secret! We're serving up comfort food done right! Get ready for the authentic taste of the south with southern cooking and comfort foods we all love. Now open for breakfast! Great home-cooked meals meet sweet Southern style with our newest collection of decadent comfort food from the South, now at Southern Comfort! Here, the cuisine leans toward the low-country, and caters towards the Cajun in all of us, with rustic, creole, and good old fashioned Southern home cooking bursting in every bite.From shrimp and grits to chicken and dumplings, our Southern cooking deserves to be kept on the family table for generations to come, so come on in, dig on in, and sit for a spell while we do the cookin’… because everyone needs a little Southern Comfort.
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7. Ole Red Gatlinburg
4.1
Excellent(277)
Price: Moderate
• American • Gatlinburg
Ole Red Gatlinburg means great food, cold drinks, and the best live music in the Smokies, Blake Shelton style. View their daily line up here:https://olered.com/gatlinburg/calendar
A photo of Song & Hearth at Dollywood's DreamMore Resort and Spa restaurant
8. Song & Hearth at Dollywood's DreamMore Resort and Spa
4.2
Awesome(2473)
Price: Expensive
• Southern • Gatlinburg
Booked 14 times today
No one does home cooking like the South — and no one does Southern hospitality like Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort and Spa™ in Pigeon Forge. Song & Hearth: A Southern Eatery serves breakfast buffet and family-style dinner - all with a touch of regional flavors.Song & Hearth is open to both Dollywood's DreamMore Resort guests and Non-Resort guests. Complimentary self-parking is available. Valet service is also available for a fee.Food Allergies - If you or someone in your party has a food allergy or special dietary restriction, please notify your server upon placing your order.
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9. The Chop House - Sevierville
4.4
Awesome(1790)
Price: Moderate
• Steak • Sevierville
Booked 19 times today
Welcome to The Chop House® restaurants, where we strive to provide each guest with friendly service in an inviting environment. Our service and our food is guaranteed!Established in 1992 by Mike Connor with the help of family and friends, The Chop House® has become one of the premier casual restaurant concepts in the Southeast, with 12 locations spread across 4 states.Our number one goal is to provide a superior dining experience to every guest. We do this by providing guest-obsessed service and generous portions of delicious food using the freshest ingredients.
A photo of Ember & Elm at Dollywood’s HeartSong Resort restaurant
10. Ember & Elm at Dollywood’s HeartSong Resort
4.5
Awesome(304)
Price: Expensive
• Southern • Pigeon Forge
Booked 7 times today
Culinary delights and meaningful moments unite at Ember & Elm: Tastes Rooted in the Smokies, Dollywood's HeartSong Lodge & Resort’s signature restaurant. Experience the perfect blend of exceptional flavors and locally-sourced ingredients, prepared by world-class chefs.

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  • Larry
    East Tennessee •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    My wife and I enjoyed a nice dinner. Food was excellent. Service was great - our server was always available as needed and kept our water and coffee full. Good portion sizes - we both left very full.. Good options in food choices.
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    The Melting Pot- GatlinburgPrice: Expensive• Fondue• Gatlinburg
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    4.4
  • Gail
    Alabama •12 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    We have been wanting to visit this place for years. Finally made it happen. We were not disappointed! Delicious food. Hard working, friendly staff. Tony is great! They do need to update their in-house menu to reflect what is actually available. We will be back!
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    Wild Bear TavernPrice: Moderate• German• Pigeon Forge
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    4.4
  • daryll
    Alabama •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Valentine’s Dinner Our waitress Cloe was the best! She was friendly, efficient, & attentive! She is definitely a people person & should be in public relations. The food was very delicious! My filet mignon was perfectly cooked as ordered, which a difficult task. My husband’s ribeye was on point as well. House Salad was delish with house made ranch. We even had dessert for the special occasion which was cream brûlée cheese cake. It was amazing. I have one negative, which my personal dislike . The fresh bread was rosemary bread. I don’t care for rosemary so that is the only thing I would change. It had a great taste even with my disliking of rosemary. We will definitely return.
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    Cherokee Grill and SteakhousePrice: Moderate• American• Gatlinburg
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    4.5
  • ConnieVIP
    Cincinnati / Dayton •47 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Celebrated grandson‘s birthday and he loved the birthday Sundae. 
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    Calhoun's GatlinburgPrice: Moderate• American• Gatlinburg
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    4.5
  • Joe
    East Tennessee •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    Seated promptly upon arrival for our reservation. Greeted quickly by our server Jonathon. He was attentive, without being distracting, throughout our dining experience. Great job! Food was exceptional as always. We've never had less than a delicious meal here. Always a pleasure dining at Chesapeake's!
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    Chesapeake’s Restaurant - GatlinburgPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Gatlinburg
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    4.9

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