Best Dinner Places to Eat in Wears Valley

"The Old Mill Restaurant and General Store in Pigeon Forge is a historic mill that specializes in classic Southern comfort food, like corn chowder, and outstanding desserts. Dine in the double-tiered, wood paneled dining room overlooking the Pigeon River with views of the 1830’s-era Old Mill itself with its huge water wheel that powers massive stones to grind grains as it turns just below the dam.7 minute drive*, 2.8 miles 164 Old Mill Ave Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 (865) 429-3463"

"Though much more of a southern spot, you can do vegetarian here by sticking to the vegetable dishes and sides. Try the green fried tomatoes or fried pickles. Or, try the Fried Green Tomato sandwich and ask them to leave off all the bacon-related items."

"The best thing they gave us with the corn chowder and hush puppies. The beans needed flavor the Mac n cheese needed flavor an..."

"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."

"Sawyer’s Farmhouse Breakfast is a top choice among both tourists and locals!. This locally owned and operated restaurant has a great variety for breakfast, including crepes, Belgium waffles and made-from-scratch pancakes. Freshly whipped butter and warm homemade syrup complements your meal perfectly!"

"Sawyer’s Farmhouse Breakfast is a great place to take your family out for breakfast. They are open from 8 am to 2 pm. If you love pancakes, you can get whole wheat, classic buttermilk, blueberry, chocolate chip, or pigs in a blanket."

"Sawyer’s Farmhouse Breakfast has all your breakfast staples and a few unique dishes you might want to try!. You can get pancakes and waffles covered in almost any topping you want. They also serve crepes full of fruit or chocolate."

"As one of the most popular restaurants in Sevierville TN, the Applewood Farmhouse Restaurant is a great place to go for classic southern dishes. Breakfast can consist of eggs, bacon, sausage, waffles, pancakes, and more. No matter what you order as your meal, it comes with apple cinnamon muffins, apple fritters, homemade apple butter, and apple julep."

"While traveling the Rocky Top Wine Trail, you may want to stop for a bite to eat. There is Applewood Farmhouse Restaurant, conveniently down the road from Apple Barn Winery. Housed in an expanded 1870s farmhouse, the restaurant was started in 1986 and still retains its home-sweet-home charm to this day."

"Applewood Farmhouse is a restaurant you have to visit when you’re in town. They have classic southern dishes you’ll want to enjoy while you’re on vacation. You can get meatloaf, fried chicken, green beans, and so much more."

"This was another fortuitous Whole30 discovery for The Spouse and me. I typically try to focus on establishments that are locally owned when assembling a "5 great" column, but in this case, the North Carolina-based company has made a limited incursion into Tennessee, and the menu has too many lifestyle-friendly options not to pass along. The selections are categorized into burgers, flatbreads and sandwiches, wraps, salads, snacks, Makin’ Muscle dishes, smoothies and bowls."

"One of the tastiest local dining hotspots in Sevierville is Holston’s Kitchen, a modern design concept with a classic, yet casual steakhouse ambiance. Start your dining experience with Fried Green Tomatoes or Baked Pimento Cheese–both Southern classics. Entrée choices include sandwiches, salads, quesadillas, fajitas, steaks, chicken, and much more."

"Out-of-town guests and faithful locals alike can’t stay away from the flavorful food at Holston’s Kitchen!. From steaks and seafood to quesadillas and sandwiches, you can find it all there!. All of their meats, sauces, and desserts are also prepared fresh daily, so you can count on getting food that’s of the highest quality."

"If you want a wide variety of foods to choose from, Holston’s Kitchen is where you should go!. They have all kinds of dishes, from burgers to steak. There are chicken tenders, country fried steak, and other country favorites."

"100% vegan Israeli cuisine at this falafel & hummus bar on Gay Street. Falafel and hummus varieties sum up the majority of their menu, with expected offerings like baba ghanoush and a smorgasbord of add ons from harissa to tahini. The cauliflower is roasted to perfection, and you won’t feel an ounce of guilt at any selection you make."

"As you compare menus from Fast Food delivery spots, look out for ones that have “Vegan” listed on the menu or that offer vegan menu options."

"Atrium Pancakes is a place that both locals and visitors have come to love. Located in Gatlinburg, this pancake house is known for its Baked Apple Pancake. The Baked Apple Pancake is stuffed with warm apples, then cooked until golden brown and served with plenty of butter and syrup."

"If you want some traditional country cooking, you should eat at Atrium Pancakes. This restaurant is known for their baked apple pancake, which has chopped up apple and is baked in a cast iron skillet. You can get classic pancakes topped with just syrup or other fruits."

"Atrium Pancakes is another popular place to go for breakfast in Gatlinburg. They have buttermilk pancakes with homemade maple syrup. If you want something with fruit, try the banana and coconut pancakes or blackberry pancakes."

"If you’re looking for something a few blocks away from the hustle and bustle of the downtown strip, you’ll love the Log Cabin Pancake House. This quaint restaurant is full of genuine country charm, with some of the friendliest service you’ll find anywhere. Guests can expect hearty helpings and a varied pancake selection, along with other breakfast and lunch fare."

"Log Cabin Pancake House is another serious contender for the title of “Best Breakfast in Gatlinburg”. This beloved restaurant has built a reputation over many decades for its delicious food and fast, friendly service. A highlight of the menu is the French Toast Royale, which is topped with bananas and a homemade cream cheese sauce."

"Another place you’ll find pancakes in Gatlinburg is Log Cabin Pancake House. Their classic pancakes come with hot syrup and whipped butter for a classic breakfast. They have pancakes with all kinds of nuts, pancakes with butterscotch or chocolate, and pancakes with fruit."

"I was skeptical but the first time I tried it I fell in love with the food and very friendly staff. If you want an explosion of flavor eat here."