If you are searching for a unique place to sit and relax over dinner, the following restaurants are some of the best locally owned eateries in the Gatlinburg area. As you look through the list and research, be sure to call ahead and reserve your desired dining time, as many of these restaurants are favorites of both locals and return visitors.
Breakfast
Log Cabin Pancake House
This restaurant this the spot when seeking fresh and buttery pancakes and waffles. It has a convenient second location in Pigeon Forge. The Log Cabin Pancake House has a fun, small shop feel and atmosphere – perfect for enjoying a delicious breakfast.
Lunch
Wild Plum Tea Room
Gatlinburg is known for it’s thriving arts community, and this stop is a great place to enjoy it. They use fresh ingredients and have a variety of tasty lunches and deserts. Located in a quaint cabin, this restaurant will win your heart.
Mountain Lodge Restaurant
When in the south, you probably want to try out some southern food. The Mountain Lodge Restaurant is the place to do it. It has served the surrounding community with excellent breakfasts and lunches for over 20 years, and it’s southern styled food and hospitality keeps people coming back for more.
Dinner
The Lodge at Buckberry Creek
This restaurant boasts an excellent view of the surrounding area and a fine-dining atmosphere. It is attached to a lodge and offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner menus. While this option is slightly pricier than others in the area, you get excellent service with exquisite meals.
Buckhorn Inn
Another fine-dining experience, Buckhorn Inn has a standard of serving delicious food that results in many satisfied reviews. The restaurant serves meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and offers a four-course meal at dinner time. This busy place is a well-known and frequently visited dining experience.
Greenbrier Restaurant
This fine-dining restaurant matches the rustic surroundings. If you are seeking a more quiet area to enjoy dinner, try Greenbrier, which is located a short distance from downtown. It is an old log cabin, and diners can enjoy learning the history and legends behind the restaurant as they relax.