Best & Cool Bars in Wears Valley

"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."

"The Local Goat is considered to be a staple in this area, known for their scratch kitchen and incredible burgers. Their burgers are made daily with locally sourced beef and fresh veggies. The Local Goat offers both a gluten sensitive menu and the ability to make almost any of their burgers gluten-free with special buns available upon request."

"The Local Goat is an American-style restaurant with scratch-made, locally-sourced and sustainable classics including wings, burgers, steaks and ribs. Do remember – The Local Goat is one of Pigeon Forge’s most popular restaurants. Even reservations can be difficult to score and are rarely available same day."

"If you’re craving Tex-Mex in Gatlinburg, Loco Burro is for you!. This excellent restaurant serves the city’s best tacos, enchiladas, nachos, and fajitas. Loco Burro frequently hosts live music, but some of the best entertainment comes from watching visitors ride the restaurant’s mechanical donkey!"

"Great options for those craving Mexican and looking for places to eat in Gatlinburg. This Tex-mex cantina strives to serve fresh and delicious food. Known for their table side guacamole, margaritas, street tacos and more this is a great spot to dine."

"Popular among the locals, Blue Moose Burgers & Wings is a family sports grill with something for everyone. Guests will love this restaurant’s speciality burgers, such as the famous Grilled Cheese Cheeseburger (which replaces hamburger buns with two grilled cheese sandwiches). The Wild Ranch Wings are also out of this world!"

"2430 Teaster Lane, Pigeon Forge 865-286-0364http://bluemooseburgersandwings.com. This Pigeon Forge restaurant is a top favorite among locals for it’s delicious food and affordable prices. The menu consists of appetizers, burgers, wings, and a variety of hot sandwiches/wraps."

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

"Visited the pitiful establishment, would not call it a restaurant, on Monday with my best friend from Kentucky. We were both wearing lightweight…"

"Barrelhouse by Gypsy Circus offers 40 taps of craft cider, wine, mead and local craft beers, along with a full food menu."

"Another place that’s even more famous for their live music, food and ambiance is Three Jimmy’s Good Time Eatery. Located in a quieter location away from the bustle of downtown Gatlinburg, this restaurant is one of the finest places to eat in Gatlinburg for many reasons. They have a rotating list of performers along with a schedule for their regular musicians in the live music category."

"The food is great, the staff are friendly, the owners are always friendly and ready to greet guests. Entertainment is always family-oriented, from…"

"If you click through and buy, TravelingMom may receive a small commission at no additional charge to you. Author Alex Haley is best known for his 1976 book, “Roots: The Saga of an American Family.” Haley was also a humanitarian and activist who made Knoxville his home. Today Haley Heritage Square, located at 1600 Dandridge Ave., Knoxville, is a tribute to the beloved author."

"Once you’ve worked up a serious appetite for a proper brunch or early lunch at Sunspot, which you’ll find on Cumberland Avenue, just west of the University of Tennessee campus. If you’re there during the week, it doesn’t open until 11 am, but on weekends, brunch is served starting at 10. Wolf down some fried green tomatoes to start—a Southern specialty—and follow them up with the brunch burger or chicken and a waffle. Vegetarians won’t be disappointed by the Fat Elvis Breakfast Burrito, which is just as indulgent as it sounds."

"My visit to this Old City chef-centric eatery set the tone for 2019, which wound up taking me to a number of what would generally be considered haute cuisine restaurants. Rebel Kitchen’s evolving menu showcases regional farmers and producers — an approach reflected in superb dishes like Dover sole with fingerling potatoes and spinach as well as the Painted Hills beef hanger steak, which is prepared sous vide style for 24 hours before being immersed in liquid nitrogen and flash-fried before serving. House-made breads and a delicious bowl of lentil soup completed our culinary tour."

"In 1982, the city of Knoxville hosted the World’s Fair, sloganed Energy Turns The World. The organizers worked together with architects local to the area to create an impressive structure that would thematically bring the sun – the greatest source of energy – down to earth and into what we now call World’s Fair Park. The result of this project was The Sunsphere, a huge round object fitted with reflexive glass pane panels, layered with dusted gold, balanced on a tower of hexagonal shape."

"The Ramseys were one of the first families to settle in Knoxville and were very involved in the local community. In 1797, the city’s first builder, Thomas Hope, constructed the Historic Ramsey House using Tennessee pink marble and blue limestone. Today, it sits on more than 101 acres (41ha) and has been restored and furnished to reflect the period of the Ramsey family’s occupancy."

"The Historic Ramsey House was built for one of the very first families to come to the city and settle. Colonel Francis Alexander Ramsey arrived as the house was finished in 1797 and his family was very much involved in the local community. Few other homes dating back to the 18th century are among the open tourist attractions in the region, so this is a real find."

"Established to conserve Knoxville’s black history, the Beck Cultural Exchange Center features the history of African Americans in Knoxville and East Tennessee from the late 1800s to present through photographs, newspapers, biographies, audio and video recordings, books and artwork. The center is located at 1927 Dandridge Ave. and open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 am to 6 pm. This post was updated by Alexandra Olsen, a college student intern for TravelingMom.com, in May 2016."

"The Beck Cultural Exchange Center is loved for its permanent collection including The Pioneer Stairway (which includes the names and history of the earliest black achievers), The Hastie Room (includes reminders and personal items of William H. Hastie) and the United States Postal Stamps. The exhibitions pay tribute to some of the individuals in Knoxville’s past which helped shape the worl...Read more"

"The Beck Cultural Exchange Center is the primary repository of Black history and culture throughout East Tennessee. The museum’s historical archives include books written by African-American authors, and exhibits feature people and events that have played an important role in building up Knoxville’s African-American community. It’s an important place to visit."