45 Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Gatlinburg

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

“A smaller, cozy spot where the wait staff provides outstanding service while serving great home-cooked food from the kitchen. I always notice how clean the dining area is and Trishs passed with flying colors. Keep up the good work and we will always return when we’re in the Gatlinburg area!“

“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 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 visited the Log Cabin Pancake House while staying in Gatlinburg, and it was one of the best experiences of our trip! From the moment we walked in, we were greeted so warmly. The whole place has such a cozy, true cabin feel that makes you feel right at home. Our waitress, Ginger, was an absolute 10/10. She was so sweet, attentive, and even took the time to interact with my boys in such a genuine way. As a mom, that meant so much to me — especially since my son Samir is autistic and mostly nonverbal. She made us all feel comfortable, cared for, and welcome. The food was delicious, the atmosphere was cozy, and the service was truly the best we had on our entire trip. Thank you for such a wonderful breakfast and memory. We will absolutely be back next time we’re in Gatlinburg! — Amber & family 💛“

“I can not put into words the experience we just had at this restaurant. I have had unbelievable meals in the past, but this is #1 on my list. From the time we arrived, atmosphere, staff, and food, I felt like a queen. Everything was timed perfectly. The food was exhilarating. I closed my eyes, and I could taste every ingredient involved. If you ever come down to Gatlinburg, I 100 % recommend visiting. It's totally worth the money!“

“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.“

“Great food friendly staff great service!!“

“It's a must go and do breakfast! Best place ever in the smokies!! You will make it a must destination to visit every time you go to the smokies !! It never disappoints as your breakfast is always perfect ! Wow at the food you get with the big skillet breakfast ! Massive amounts with massive flavor!! Nap time after eating or walk it off all day !!“

“I've been coming to Tennessee Cider Company for the last 3 years and they are the best! I always feel at home when I visit. Cranberry is my absolute favorite so I always make sure to order a good amount to hold me over. Whether you are shopping in store or online, Tennessee Cider Company always hooks it up. We just stopped by a few days ago and I want to give a HUGE shout out to Jeremy for being AWESOME! We always do the Cider tasting and Jeremy made it fun. After we were done you bet we stocked up on Cider and even grabbed some merchandise. Thanks again for always being great! You have a customer for LIFE! Cheers from Florida.“

“Delicious, hot, and fast. Service was amazing. The hostess was the sweetest to my kids.“

“What a fun experience. The place was super busy, but after a short wait, we were able to belly up to the bar and start our taste testing. Our bar tender was awesome. Super friendly and a barrel of laughs. We loved all the great samples, and they had a great deal going on, so we came home with plenty to drink. If you visit all 3 locations and get a stamp, you get a free T-shirt. We will definitely come back for another visit..“

“The food at The Baht Restaurant was absolutely excellent. Every dish we ordered was full of flavor, perfectly seasoned, and incredibly tasty. You can truly tell that care and authenticity go into their cooking. It is honestly the closest to authentic Thai food I’ve had in Tennessee so far. The ingredients tasted fresh, the balance of flavors was spot on, and the spice level was done right—not overwhelming, but flavorful and true to Thai cuisine. The presentation was also nice, and everything came out hot and well-prepared. If you are looking for real Thai food rather than Americanized versions, this place is a great choice. The quality of the food alone is worth the visit, and I would absolutely come back again and recommend it to anyone who loves authentic, delicious Thai food.“

“Everything was excellent including the service!“

“Amazing Beer & Cider! Their pizza was also Amazing. I will definitely be going back.“

“Nice atmosphere,great wine and delicious food!“

“Best steak fajitas I have ever had...they were tender, juicy, and flavorfull... totally recommend this place! Staff were very friendly, attentive and the food was quick!“

“We had such a great experience at Tennessee Homemade Wines! Fred was incredibly friendly, welcoming, and took the time to make us feel right at home. He made the tasting fun and informative without ever feeling rushed. Every wine we tried was absolutely delicious, with so many unique and flavorful options to choose from. You can really tell how much care goes into what they do here. We’ll definitely be back and highly recommend stopping in if you’re in the area!“

“First time dining here, the food and service were absolutely wonderful! I will return again!“

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

“🤯 WOW !!!! I have never left a review before but, I feel I need to. This is the best pizza, bread knots, and HOLY MARY the cheese bread, that I have ever ate in my 46 years. We left a mainstream restaurant that had an 1 hr wait but was going to wait it out because mellow usually has 🔥 pizza, I am so glad I didn't. This will be my new go to spot for my winter vacation every year now. There was no wait and the waitress, hostesses was so nice, the cook even came out to make sure it was exactly how we wanted it.“

“The food and service was amazing only issue is I ate way too much 🫣“

“Great food friendly staff great service!!“

“Waited an waited to be seated party of 6 adults an two 4 year olds They said it would be awhile an they kept seating other people they had many empty tables They ignored us for 30 minutes or more an said when more people leave we can push tables together We left don’t waste ur time service is non existent“

“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!“

“Clean, quick, polite, good food, excellent soup/sandwiches.“

“Jimmy’s has the best pizza and the best wings ever!! We drive for more than an hour just to enjoy this amazing place and this time we had the best service ever, Kelly did an amazing job, she took really good care of us by bringing us drinks every time they were empty and always asking if we needed something else, she was very nice and we loved her energy, she is the sweetest!!“

“Adam was great! Best first time there!“

“The dough they use is amazing❣️“

“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.“

“Wonderful meal friendly staff we had a party of 8 people we were seated quickly food was excellent definitely in my opinion the best steak house in the smokies“

“Very authentic, reasonably priced, great food! Fried chicken and plantain fries were great. Large menu of food and drinks, plus the enthusiastic service can't be beat! highly recommended.“

“Service was fantastic! They seated us right away. Our waitress was very understanding of my food allergies (even checking with the kitchen to be accurate) Food was superb. They did forget our appetizer, but wasn't needed after seeing the size of the entrees. Each staff member was helpful with each other and customers. Great team & great price for the location :D“

“I got a pint of good beer and a small cheese pizza for me and my kid just a touch over $21. Kid was happy I was happy fresh made pizza to order simple nothing flashy. Don’t expect Michelin star service or anything like that and you will not be disappointed. One guy was doing it all.“

“Exceptional melt-in-your-mouth filet, Valente our server was delightful, great cocktails, fresh salad. Been to every steakhouse in Gatinlinburg and tonight we found the best!“

“This diner is a true gem! From the friendly welcome to the cozy, classic atmosphere, everything felt just right. The menu had all the comfort-food favorites, and every bite was delicious, fresh, and perfectly cooked.

The service was quick and attentive. Portions were very generous and prices were fair.

If you’re looking for a spot with great food and excellent service, this diner absolutely delivers.“

“Fabulous! Worth every dollar!“

“Indoor dining is fantastic food & service!“

“I stayed on the 14th floor. The view was spectacular; the fall foliage at its peak. The food was fair. The bed was very comfortable. The room attendants were great; we always had fresh towels.
They have started charging for parking, which was new since my last visit. That really gets expensive if you have a large group.“

“I am a local and I also work at a pizza shop , but for last few months I literally order 3 sometimes even 5 days a week!! Its not really even about in the food its about the service I receive extremely friendly just a all around amazing group of folks that you all have!!! Luke, Jeff, Jason, Josh every single one of them as soon as I walk in they address me by name and to me that means more then anything especially since they see hundreds of people a day, yet they can remember mine even before i started coming in there a lot. In my honest opinion I truly believe they should all be recognized for the amazing customer service that they provide especially being in a tourist town, most people get aggravated bc they are busy etc but not these folks please see fit that they get the recognization they so very much deserve!!!
To the Gatlinburg crew thank you all for always being amazing!!!!!!!!“

“Sammie was an amazing waitress! She was very sweet and accommodating at a time when the restaurant was filled to capacity. Delicious food and better service!“

“Absolutely tasty food at decent prices just outside Gatlinburg. We got chili cheese fries, ribs and burgers. The staff were welcoming and interactive, but not invasive. Great environment, we had the place to ourselves for 25 minutes at lunchtime. A hidden gem!“

“We're locals and love eating here! Food is always on point and service is usually on point. We waited a little longer that we ever jad to be served today. And they weren't busy. On another note, we're both disabled and an employee had blocked the handicap parking. My husband had to drive down and find a place to park. We did notify a member of staff. The female that had parked and blocked the handicap spaces thought it was funny. Not classy at all.“

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

“I definitely recommend going but based on others probably not on the weekend. We went skiing yesterday (a Monday) and we were able to park in the 2nd parking lot up top (there are 3), paid $20. One thing that I was unsure of but now know is you don’t have to buy the fun pass if you want to just ski so it was nice because we saved money just paying for our kids to ski (older kids) and we watched. Even though it was man made snow, they had a blast being their first time. Everyone we encountered from helmet and ski rentals to concessions and outdoor workers were very nice too. It got pretty busy by 3-3:30 so best time in my opinion is a weekday first thing when it opens but be careful driving up the mountain if you do, very narrow with an immediate steep ditch and we passed a car that fell off the road on the way out and got half stick which would be a big bummer.“