15 Best American Restaurants in Gatlinburg

“Staff was friendly and welcoming. Restaurant was cute and clean. We got 4 things off of the menu, and they were all delicious! Definitely recommend.“

“Without a doubt the best ribs anywhere in the southeast. Fall off the bone and the rib sauce was out of this world. The sweet potato casserole was the bomb too. Good salad bar also. The staff, waiters and waitresses were kind and friendly. Reasonable prices !!!! I myself will eat there again and again every time I visit.“

“One of my all time favs! The grits and pancakes are on point. Literally never had a bad meal from here“

“A visit to Gatlinburg is not complete without enjoying dinner at The Peddler Steakhouse. Great food, great experience.“

“Awesome atmosphere with even better food! 10/10 recommend ! The staff is top notch ! This is a true hidden gem tucked away from the bustling street but with a view to people watch .“

“Adam was great! Best first time there!“

“We had dinner at Howard’s last night (8-13). We had a beautiful table over looking the water. Our waitress was great. I wish I had remembered her name but was she was from Romania. We were a party of 4, 3 had the ribeye and 1 the filet. All were cooked perfectly. It was a nice way to celebrate my partners birthday! Thanks again for a nice evening!“

“We were there on 7/26 for karaoke and the DJ/karaoke host was amazing!!!! Made our night so much more fun!! Will definitely be back!!“

“Absolutely the best brisket ever! A great place with wonderful food! Skip downtown Gatlinburg and go 5 minutes to this place- you won’t regret it!“

“Absolutely amazing place! You should visit even just to experience the atmosphere—it’s unlike any other breakfast spot. We absolutely loved it! The food is delicious, the service is great, and every detail makes this place feel special.

One warning: the portions are HUGE and beautifully presented, so don’t be surprised if you leave with a to-go box! 😄

Without a doubt, this was the most atmospheric and memorable breakfast we’ve ever had. A must-visit when you’re in Gatlinburg!“

“BEST food and games! An absolute must while visiting Gatlinburg“

“Amanda and her team are absolutely incredible! I reached out to her for a dinner reservation for after our small chapel wedding. She went absolutely above and beyond and presented me with a table layout, arrangements for our cake, and encouraging words throughout the whole stressful process of planning a wedding. When we arrived the table was set up beyond expectation with beautiful tablecloths, runners, and flowers 😍 Amanda and the team at Vista Grill really showed how much they care about guests, and I couldn't have asked for a better experience! I am so glad they were apart of our special day 💛“

“Stopped in during a work conference as I was feeling something light (seems like everything else in Gatlinburg is either pizza, alcohol, bkfst food or burgers) so I appreciated the menu here. Sherri did an awesome job! The restaurant was completely empty, I feel like people don’t realize it’s there, but I encourage you to check it out! Great portion sizes and flavor.“