20 Best Southern Restaurants near Gatlinburg

“Adorable, friendly lil restaurant. The food is worth the wait ♥️“

“A small place at the back of the area. My wife and I gave it a try. We were very surprised at the reasonable prices. The food was great. You order at the counter, you sit until its ready then pick up your order at the counter and return to your table. Simple! Food is served in a paper lined basket or paper plate. My wife had a turkey club and I had a cheeseburger, fries and drink all at a price that made sense. I gave the cook a thumbs up on the way out.“

“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.“

“Definitely 10 out of 10. 2nd yr coming for New Years. The music was awesome but our waitress Tiffany was even better than the music. 😉 She was very attentive and had the best personality. If you ever come ask for her. W e cant wait til next yr. Thanks Tiffany for an amazing time and hope you have the best New Year!“

“Indoor dining is fantastic food & service!“

“Awesome place and huge portions.“

“This was the best ever. After coming to Tennessee for years, we've finally found our favorite restaurant. Best fried chicken in the world. Go see for yourself. You can thank me later“

“Best meal ever!! Yum We left full. Good value“

“Puckett’s catered the meal after our daughter’s wedding. The delivery was right on time! Food was excellent and in ample portions! We highly recommend them for your catering needs!“

“Absolutely amazing experience with my family here at mamas farmhouse! We had the best waitress donut! You all are in for a treat if you plan a meal there! I 1000% recommend this place!“

“OMG. we shared a sampler platter. For starters we were served a cast iron pan of cornbread with butter The sampler platter had meatloaf , pulled pork, greens and mashed potatoes. it came with a bowl of Brunswick stew and a side bowl of pinto beans. It was amazing. So much food for the value. We both left stuffed. The server was friendly and very attentive. I would highly recommend this stop while in DW. you won't be disappointed.“

“Boy this was a great meal. The vegetable soup was loaded with all kinds of vegetables. The fried chicken was perfect. Hot juicy. The coating stayed on and good flavor. Chicken pot pie was good with a flaky crust I cut my country fried steak with a fork. Mashed potatoes and gravy was great. Green beans flavorful. The broccoli and stratus soup was creamy and good. Sweet tea good , Julie was a great waitress“

“The Apple Barn in Sevierville, TN, is much more than just a store; it’s an essential stop for anyone visiting the Smokies. It's a charming spot that offers a warm, inviting atmosphere and food that is pure comfort.
You simply cannot start your meal without trying their signature items. The apple fritters are absolutely perfect—light, fluffy, and dusted with just the right amount of sweetness. And when you pair them with their homemade apple butter, it's heaven on a plate. It’s the kind of starter that makes you want to buy a jar of everything to take home!
For the main course, the country fried steak is the best I've ever had, hands down. It’s cooked perfectly, tender on the inside, crispy on the outside, and smothered in a delicious gravy. It is true, hearty Southern cooking at its finest.
The service is friendly, the setting is quaint, and the food is unforgettable. Make sure to visit The Apple Barn—you won't regret eating here!“

“Warm, welcoming restaurant. Southern comfort food that warms the soul. I love the chicken & dumplings. Hubby enjoyed the pot roast. Jose, our servers was very friendly and provided great service. Tyler the manager was wonderful to speak with & very supportive of his crew. These type of meals & interactions are why we love Tennessee so much.“

“Great place for lunch and dinner. And singing birds every half hour is funny and not to loud. Perfect for kids they would get a kick out of the bird’s. Also food was great especially the chicken and waffles probably one of the best I have ever had. Girlfriend had a good experience with her breakfast also she had the eggs and sausage breakfast.“

“we come here every single year since we met 4 years ago and it's the absolute best food ever... the staff are amazing and so accommadating“

“great staff and excellent service“

“great staff and excellent service“

“The food was very good, but I can’t believe that u should have your dog set on a chair and then let it eat off the table, I love dogs and cats, but there’s a cut off point at some time.“

“Everything was amazing. Server was great with a friendly attitude, very informative. Food was prepared quickly and as ordered. The only complaint I could possibly think of would be that the 8oz steak had a portion that was very tough but the rest was amazing and without a doubt I will be returning soon“