21 Best Barbeque Restaurants near Gatlinburg

“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!“

“We tried Bennett’s BBQ in Gatlinburg for the first time and boy was it great. The salad bar was fresh, clean and delicious. The bbq was amazing. We got the sampler platter. The highlight of our lunch was definitely our server Alisha. She’s been at Bennett’s for over 10 yrs and you could definitely tell. She gave us some history on the restaurant, she pointed us in the right direction for some attractions but most importantly she was a wonderful server. She kept our drinks full and our table clean. We will definitely be back to see Alisha and enjoy some more delicious food.“

“Outstanding service by Marcus!! Good food & pleasant atmosphere resulted in enjoyable dinner. Appreciated not feeling rushed through meal & friendly interaction by all staff.“

“Very pretty views, food was mediocre. Meat was dry. Green beans were good. Brownie was very rich, corn bread was moist. The food was okay, service was less than okay. It was expensive for what you got, but the views were awesome. I wouldn’t recommend it though.“

“The food is the highest quality by far in the Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg area. Everything was well seasoned, homemade, and cooked to perfection.
The staff was so friendly, clean restaurant & restrooms, and the outside picnic area was clean and shady.
Located across the street from excellent trails in the Great Smoky Mountains, it is the perfect pit stop after a hike.
Highly recommend this as a destination if you are ever in the Gatlinburg area.“

“Highly recommend this place! I had the pulled pork sandwich & my husband had the ribs. We both absolutely loved it! Will definitely come again.“

“Wow, what an excellent meal! I had ribs, they fell off the bones, so good. Literally just a hole in the wall spot, I love places like this. Best meal we have had this trip, I recommend it, we will be back“

“Best catfish and brisket! The sides are on point!! Very friendly staff! Fast service!! I highly recommend Boss Hogg’s BBQ“

“You can smell the turkey legs before you get there and they are available from open to close. Smoked and delicious and so large that you might not be able to finish it unless you share with a loved one. As of today they are $15.99 each which is pricey but just keep telling yourself it’s a vacation and splurge a little. If not get ready for Turkey Leg envy as people walk on by noshing to their hearts delight. This was lunch and dinner for me.“

“Here’s a mouthwatering 5-star review for Que’s Backyard BBQ: ⸻ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Que’s Backyard BBQ absolutely crushed it at our wedding! Hands down the BEST wedding food any of our guests have ever had, and trust me, we heard that over and over all night long. Every bite was flavorful, tender, and perfectly cooked. You could truly taste the good southern loving put into it. We had a good amount of leftovers initially, and we thought we’d be taking home extra… but by the end of the night, our guests had gone back for seconds (and thirds!) and cleared nearly everything out. That’s how good it was! Que’s was easy to work with, on time, and everything was served hot and fresh. If you’re looking for food that will leave your guests raving long after the party’s over, look no further. Thank you for making our big day even more unforgettable! — Melanie & Tyler 💕“

“Service was friendly, but they were out of all the peripherals, no napkins, no silverware, no syrup for their soda machine... I think it's meant as a grab and go for the sister/adjacent restaurant, not all foods are walking friendly.
Chipotle Honey BBQ ribs were good, nice serving for $13.99 inside an amusement park. Smoky Mountain corn was difficult to eat, very messy, especially without napkins... and IMHO not worth the $10.99.“

“We got our food to go while on vacation and it was delicious. The brisket was great and the deep fried deviled eggs were so good! . We ordered and they had it out to us pretty fast. Very nice and friendly workers.“

“Me and my family ate here on Monday afternoon for lunch and it was pretty good if you and your family are here in the park and looking for good food for lunch I would really recommend going here it is a really good place for lunch and would recommend to anybody“

“We ate here on Friday evening and had to come back on Saturday for more prime rib. Thanks to Summer for the great service she provided us, she was the best and the food was delicious! It had been years since we ate here but it will be our go to going forward!!“

“This is a must stop for our family when visiting the area. My husband looks forward to it every time. Not only is the food good, but it comes out quickly. We have small children, so we appreciate a hot meal that comes out fast. We had Traci as our server. She was very kind and attentive. Look forward to next year!“

“We come here very often. Brianna was our server today. Great service and personality. Also very attentive! Will ask for her every time.“

“First time there. The food was absolutely delicious!!!! The bread pudding was the best I’ve had!! We will definitely be back!!!!“

“We went tonight for my mom’s birthday and our Waitress, Jen, was absolutely AMAZING!!! She interacted with all of us so well and cut up and chatted with us and we never had to “want” for anything. She already got it haha the drinks were never empty and we never had to ask for sauce or Anything! And the food was perfect as usual. But her personality and hospitality was literally the best. she so deserves to be recognized! We loved her!“

“Just left the restaurant. Food was very good..hot and served to order. Good atmosphere, great server. His name was John. Took good care of us, refills, rolls to the table, and checked back frequently. All in all, a great dining experience!“

“My husband and I & My son ate there last night. It was my son's first time eating there & he just absolutely Loved it and wanted to give them a 5 Star ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating! 😊 The service was great and our food was delicious and ready within 5-6 minutes after ordering. And that was dining in not going through drive thru. This was mine and my husband's 2nd time eating there & it was really good the first time as well. My son really liked the food that he told the lady who took our order all about it and everything. And told her that he became their #1 fan & how everyone should come eat there. He was so thankful for us taking him and wanted to keep telling the lady how pleased he was, that she ended up making him a chocolate milkshake at no charge. He was so excited ☺️☺️ and then me and my husband ended up ordering us milkshakes as well !!“

“LongHorn is one of several chain restaurants along the main highway between Sevierville and Pigeon Forge, but it’s easily among the better options.\n\nI chose to sit at the bar to avoid a wait for a table. Service was excellent — the bartender handled both the bar guests and drink orders for the dining room with efficiency and professionalism.\n\nI ordered a medium-rare filet mignon with broccoli. The broccoli was fresh and piping hot, while the steak was cooked exactly as ordered — something not every restaurant gets right.\n\nOverall, a solid experience. I’d definitely return.“