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A photo of Cherokee Grill and Steakhouse restaurant

1. Cherokee Grill and Steakhouse

4.4

Awesome(1461)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Gatlinburg

Booked 42 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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2. Chesapeake’s Restaurant - Gatlinburg

4.7

Exceptional(1845)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Gatlinburg

Booked 18 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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3. The Melting Pot- Gatlinburg

4.5

Awesome(1649)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Fondue • Gatlinburg

Booked 29 times today

The Melting Pot sits on the second level of Taco Trail 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

A photo of Calhoun's Gatlinburg restaurant

4. Calhoun's Gatlinburg

4.4

Awesome(189)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Gatlinburg

Booked 10 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.

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5. Southern Comfort - Westgate Resort

4.3

Awesome(416)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Southern • Gatlinburg

Booked 6 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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6. 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

7. Song & Hearth at Dollywood's DreamMore Resort and Spa

4.4

Awesome(2563)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Southern • Gatlinburg

Booked 35 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 bountiful nightly dinner buffet- 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.

A photo of Ember & Elm at Dollywood’s HeartSong Resort restaurant

8. Ember & Elm at Dollywood’s HeartSong Resort

4.6

Exceptional(377)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Southern • Pigeon Forge

Booked 19 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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9. Dancing Bear Appalachian Bistro

4.9

Exceptional(3873)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• American • Knoxville

Booked 33 times today

At Dancing Bear Appalachian Bistro, we know that great food begins with fresh, quality sourced local ingredients. On our Modern Appalachian menu, Chef Jeff Carter and culinary team present seasonal and delicious dishes that are familiar and steeped in tradition yet enhanced with bold new dashes of flavor and component combinations that may surprise and delight you.Dancing Bear provides a premium lodging experience. We bring the same commitment to excellence to our award-winning restaurant and full bar. Whether enjoying a romantic dinner for two or bringing the extended family together for a celebratory meal, we want your night out in Townsend to be a special experience. We offer a refined assortment of modern Appalachian cuisine — all served among elegant surroundings and calming wooded vistas.

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10. The Chop House - Sevierville

4.6

Exceptional(1839)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Steak • Sevierville

Booked 47 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.

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Updated on 7/2/2025

Chesapeake’s Restaurant - Gatlinburg

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Charletta
Greensboro / Winston Salem / Highpoint •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Lovely ambiance, amazing service & the food was great! Would definitely visit again.
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Chesapeake’s Restaurant - GatlinburgPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Gatlinburg
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4.7
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Stephanie
Atlanta •6 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
Southern charm/ basic menu but good. Jordan was very attentive and made great suggestions.
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Southern Comfort - Westgate ResortPrice: Moderate• Southern• Gatlinburg
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4.3
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Ethan
1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Really good would definitely come back again!!!!!!
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The Melting Pot- GatlinburgPrice: Expensive• Fondue• Gatlinburg
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4.5
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CathyVIP
New York City •25 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jun 19, 2025
We made reservations and seated promptly. Our waitress Madison was excellent, very friendly and attentive. Our meals were delicious, we ordered trout, 28 oz rib eye (we shared this) and NY strip streak. Order mushrooms, Mac and cheese, and bake potatoes as our sides. The bread also was delicious We would return when we got back to Gaitlenburg!!!!!
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Cherokee Grill and SteakhousePrice: Moderate• American• Gatlinburg
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4.4
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BradyVIP
Indiana •14 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 23, 2025
The food was really good and we had awesome service. Highly recommend the brisket!
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Calhoun's GatlinburgPrice: Moderate• American• Gatlinburg
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4.4

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