Best Restaurants, Must Try Places in Pigeon Forge

"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"

"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."

"Rated one of the top 50 best places to eat in Pigeon Forge, Mam’s Farmhouse is a family-style restaurant with a southern flare. Visitors to this Pigeon Forge restaurant often describe it as “The best restaurant in Pigeon Forge,” as well as comment on the “great service” from Mama”s staff."

"At Sawyer’s Farmhouse Restaurant, you’ll get all of the traditional breakfast dishes served with a down-home feel. Everything on the menu is made right at the restaurant, so you’ll see some tasty homemade items like Chicken and Waffles, some of the best Bananas Fosters French Toast and Southern Peach Crepes!. You won’t want to miss out on breakfast at Sawyer’s!"

"Here’s one of Pigeon Forge’s top spots for all-day breakfast. We particularly urge you to try the Bananas Foster French Toast, a delightfully decadent plate of French toast heaped with caramelized bananas and drizzled with whipped butter."

"Applewood Farmhouse Restaurant and Grill has an entire Food Allergen Guide on their website available for download complete with lengthy gluten sensitive, dairy sensitive, egg sensitive, fish/shellfish sensitive and tree nut sensitive menus. Now, if you’re like me you’re thinking – does “sensitive” mean “free”?. There’s a big difference between those two terms for someone with a deadly allergy."

"The Applewood Farmhouse Restaurant is a favorite among both locals and visitors. Located in a peaceful setting in the heart of Sevierville, the Applewood Farmhouse Restaurant is a place the whole family will love. Your meal will start off with some of their famous apple fritters, homemade apple butter, and applewood julep."

"Situated in Market Square in downtown Knoxville, Café 4 offers a modern twist on classic favorites. You can start with something light, like a parfait with Greek yogurt and house-made granola or oatmeal served with cinnamon, walnuts, dried fruit, and brown sugar. There are several versions of Eggs Benedict and other specialties on the menu, along with scrambles, shrimp and grits, fried chicken and a waffle, and huevos rancheros."

"First off, let’s talk about the newest addition/expansion to Knoxville’s rooftop bar scene, the Five Thirty Lounge, located above the Hyatt Place Downtown Knoxville on Gay Street. If you’re looking for a stylish, elevated experience, this place is it. The Five Thirty Lounge offers indoor and outdoor rooftop bar areas, delicious signature cocktails (the prickly pear margarita is my go-to) and an upscale bar menu of snacks and small plates."

"We LOVED the bloody Mary bar and the Jalepino Pineapple Margarita!. The burger was delicious. And who can pass up..."

"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."

"For another one of the top seafood restaurants in Gatlinburg, check out the festive atmosphere at the Landshark Bar and Grill!. This fun restaurant features a variety of tasty appetizers including Peel and Eat Shrimp, Buffalo Sriracha Shrimp and Clam Strips. For a main course, choose from a mouthwatering sandwich such as a Shrimp Po’Boy or an entree of Landshark Fish and Chips."

"A late brunch with live jazz is always a good idea; a late brunch with live jazz and an internationally inspired bloody mary menu only ups the stakes. Head to the historic Woodruff Building, home of the beautiful Downtown Grill & Brewery, for a one-of-a-kind Sunday brunch that has something for everyone. Peruse a full menu of late-morning favorites, as well as the restaurant's dinner menu, and feel comfortable taking the kids too — the under-12 menu (complete with cereal offerings) is sure to please young diners, who can color while they wait."

"A photo posted by Downtown Grill & Brewery (@knoxdgb) on Oct 29, 2014 at 10:53am PDT. Downtown Grill & Brewery is very appropriately titled. They have a large menu with an eclectic array of dishes like pork chops, burritos and pastas, but what brings home the bacon here is the huge selection of beers."

"With more than 30 rotating and innovative craft beers on tap, from breweries across the Southeast, Suttree's is a smart stop for beer connoisseurs. There's a solid bourbon and whiskey list, too, and folks rave..."

"Burgermaster Townsend – great burgers, hot dogs, and soft serve. Located right next to the Smoky Mountain River Rat, so it’s awesome for when you finish tubing!"

"Photo Credit Greta Hollar. Enjoy breakfast all day in a welcoming and warm atmosphere at Log Cabin Pancake House. You'll find chocolate or white chocolate chip pancakes, raisin-nut pancakes, traditional pancakes topped with powdered sugar and silver dollar pancakes in a stack of four, eight or 15."

"You might drive right past some restaurants in Gatlinburg, but the Log Cabin Pancake House will catch your eye because there’s a wagon on the roof. Inside and out, this place is one-of-a-kind. For a unique take on crepes and pancakes, the Log Cabin Pancake House has a variety of choices."

"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."