1. Delauder’s BBQ
If you want to leave the campground for a casual family meal, Delauder’s BBQ is a great option for you! Just a 5 minute drive from our Smokies campground in nearby Sevierville, Delauder’s BBQ has tasty and fresh food, including delicious appetizers like cheddar jalapeno bites and fried green beans. They have classic Southern BBQ meals like a pulled pork sandwich with slaw or the “Holy Bologna Sandwich,” as well as platters with all kinds of smoked meats!
2. Trish’s Mountain Diner
Trish’s Mountain Diner offers hearty Southern meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, making it one of the top Gatlinburg restaurants for visitors and locals alike! Arrive before 11 am to try one of the famous “Mountaineer Breakfast Meals” or chow down on some classic pancakes or waffles. Trish’s Mountain Diner offers a variety of sandwiches for lunch as well as lunch specials that change daily. If you visit for dinner, you can choose between classic Southern entrees like fried catfish or country fried steak and gravy. Trish’s Mountain Diner not only offers amazing food, but they describe their atmosphere as “warm and cozy.”
3. Crystelle Creek Restaurant & Grill
Crystelle Creek is the perfect place to eat if you’re looking for a fine dining experience. As one of the top Gatlinburg restaurants, they offer the “finest dining experience in Gatlinburg” with their oak wood fired steaks, signature pasta, seafood, and more. The quiet restaurant setting is perfect for romantic dining, or you can enjoy a more lively experience by sitting on the enclosed heated sports porch. The Crystelle Creek Restaurant and Grill is creekside, settled on beautifully landscaped grounds, with a koi pond and a cascading waterfall that falls in front of the large windows.
4. Jimmy’s Smokehouse & Pizza Joint
Jimmy's Smokehouse & Pizza Joint is a laidback but delicious dining experience. They have meats smoked in-house, as well as piping-hot pizzas and mouthwatering burgers. If you're looking for something different, try one of their Smokehouse Mac Bowls! After you eat, there’s plenty to do because Jimmy’s offers live music and other entertainment experiences. If you’re looking for a night of good food and fun near our Smokies campground, this is the spot for you!
5. The Greenbrier
The Greenbrier is another one of the top Gatlinburg restaurants. This fine dining establishment describes themselves as a restaurant that “balances modern dining and Smoky Mountain tradition.” When you visit, you can enjoy dry-aged, hand-cut steaks with sides made from the freshest organic vegetables, in addition to a variety of other entrees. Beyond the food, The Greenbrier is known for delicious handcrafted cocktails, spirits, beer, and wine.
All of the top Gatlinburg restaurants are delicious, but the best part is that they’re located near our Smokies campground! When you want to leave the campfire for a bite to eat, you’ll be able to enjoy some of Gatlinburg’s best food without driving endlessly. Check out our central location to find other activities near our campground and begin planning the perfect trip!
