Howard's Restaurant Gatlinburg's Oldest Restaurant

$$ • Steakhouses, American, Bars

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About Howard's Restaurant Gatlinburg's Oldest Restaurant

Howard's Restaurant in Gatlinburg, known as the oldest restaurant in town, offers a great dining experience with a welcoming atmosphere. The patio setting provides a pleasant environment for guests, and visitors often enjoy taking memorable pictures during their visit, as suggested by the friendly staff. The menu features popular dishes such as the 8 oz filet and 14 oz ribeye steaks, cooked to perfection and served with delicious sautéed veggies and mushrooms. Although one reviewer mentioned a slightly overcooked ribeye, it was still tender and juicy. The restaurant is very pet friendly, even offering a menu for pets, making it a great place to dine whether alone or with furry friends. The service is consistently praised for being friendly, helpful, and attentive, with top-notch service noted by visitors. Guests also enjoy the creek seating area, which is described as beautiful. For dessert, the white chocolate raspberry cheesecake is highly recommended. Visitors appreciate the overall quality of food, which exceeds expectations compared to other Gatlinburg restaurants, and the attentive staff ensures a memorable dining experience. Recent reviews highlight the friendly staff, especially Jessie and Carly, who provide excellent service, as well as the great drinks, including a highly recommended Bloody Mary with a double pour. The Steak for Two, especially the Ribeye, is praised for being perfect, and the meal often includes delicious sides like broccoli, salad, and even a special cake brought out by the waiter. Howard's combines good food, friendly service, and a charming setting for an enjoyable dining experience.

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Recent Reviews

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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!
What a pleasant surprise. We looked on line and wanted to see this historic site. Sat next the flowing river. Had 2 incredible steak burgers. Our waiter, Sebastian, was a joy. So funny and helpful with the area. He’s a summer student worker from Albania. Really great conversation. Highly recommend this on your vacation stops.
We had a great experience! We were seated immediately, drinks were refilled promptly, food was cooked to perfection. Fried mushrooms were delicious and the ranch was wonderful!

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Hours

Monday 11AM - 9PM
Tuesday 11AM - 9PM
Wednesday 11AM - 9PM
Thursday 11AM - 9PM
Friday 11AM - 10PM
Saturday 11AM - 10PM
Sunday 10:30AM - 9PM
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