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Places to Eat in Gatlinburg & Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

When visiting the area around the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Tennessee, there are two main towns which are next to the entrance of the park; that being Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. Both of these towns are packed with tourist attractions, accommodations and restaurants. Because there are so many places to eat in both Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, it is a good idea to know before visiting the area which restaurants are good to eat at.

The Peddler Steakhouse
- The Peddler Steakhouse located in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, offers a variety of high quality meals. Named as the number 1 best restaurant in Gatlinburg by the "Inside Gatlinburg" publication, the menu features hickory grilled steaks, prime rib, fish, seafood and chicken, each cooked to the diner's specifications. Fine wine options are on the menu as well. A children's menu is available for kids under the age of 13. The desert menu is extensive and includes items such as cheesecake, chocolate cake and strawberry shortcake. The Peddler Steakhouse is open seven days a week.
  
  The Peddler Steakhouse
  
  820 River Rd
  
  Gatlinburg, TN 37738
  
  865-436-5794
  
  peddlergatlinburg.com
Best Italian Café & Pizzeria
- The Best Italian Café & Pizzeria is named the second best restaurant in all of Gatlinburg by the "Inside Gatlinburg" publication. Menu favorites include pizza with a variety of toppings, classic Italian salads such as the Antipasto Salad, a vast array of appetizers such as the Artichoke Bake and Meatballs Parmigiana and main courses which include Spaghetti Pastas, Ravioli, Vegetable Primavera, Veal Florentine and much more. A children's menu is available for kids under the age of 13. Best Italian Café & Pizzeria is open 7 days per week.
  
  Best Italian Café & Pizzeria
  
  968 Parkway # 9
  
  Gatlinburg, TN 37738
  
  865-430-4090
  
  bestitalian.com
Applewood Farmhouse Restaurant
- The Applewood Farmhouse Restaurant is located on a family owned property, surrounded by none other than- apple orchards. The apples grown on the orchard are used to create many of the delightful menu items. This restaurant in a country farm setting serves fresh made apple fritters to patrons while they are waiting for their meals. Items on the menu include breakfast, lunch and dinner with items that include pancakes, fried chicken, chicken pot pie and meatloaf. A children's menu is available for kids under the age of 11. Applewood Farmhouse Restaurant is open 7 days per week.
  
  Applewood Farmhouse Restaurant
  
  220 Apple Valley Rd
  
  Pigeon Forge TN 37862
  
  865-429-8644
  
  applewoodfarmhouserestaurant.com
Old Mill Restaurant
- The Old Mill Restaurant has been named as the fourth best restaurant in Pigeon Forge by the "Inside Pigeon Forge" publication. It is located at the historic old mill. Menu items include a variety of American classic favorites. Open 7 days per week.
  
  Old Mill Restaurant
  
  175 Old Mill Ave # 7
  
  Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
  
  865-429-3463
  
  old-mill.com