49 Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Gatlinburg

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

“Went in a family vacation, party of 10. We had Aaron as a waiter and he was amazing! Our drinks were always full, he was very friendly! The food was great but Having Aaron was what made our experience at Crawdaddys amazing! Thank you Aaron!“

“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.“

“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!“

“Excellent!! Wife got the chicken biscuit sandwich and onion rings and fries and I got powdered French toast with sausage and fried apples. Second time going and plan on going whenever I’m in the area again. 👍🏽 10/10“

“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!“

“Usually eat at Pancake Pantry and decided to try this. This blew Pancake Pantry out of the water! Best breakfast I have had. The pancakes are ridiculous. The waffle was on point and the savory food was amazing as well. We will be eating here moving forward.

Kid-friendliness: We have a toddler and she loved every bite!“

“Great pad Thai! And soup was so good.. little spicy! The chocolate cake was so god for my birthday“

“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..“

“DEVIN GOT ME DRUUUUNKKKK! Thank you for your hospitality!“

“We had a great dinner, very friendly staff, and great food!“

“We had a great dinner, very friendly staff, and great food!“

“Great food friendly staff great service!!“

“Love the atmosphere, great service. Wasn’t expecting the Tex Mex style of food. I prefer more traditional, ordered tacos and a margarita. Food and Marg has a different flavor, the street tacos were not anything like I have had before. Didn’t sit right with me, I didn’t eat any of it. But the rest of my party was happy with what they ordered.“

“The service is always great! The food is fresh and tasty! Our favorite is breakfast, French toast special and Belgium Waffle. We love the staff!“

“Had a wonderful tasting here and bought a delicious bottle of Golden Apple cider to bring home. Honestly every flavor we tried was fantastic, and Sean L was awesome! He could tell what flavors we liked and was great at explaining them, also super friendly, helpful, and fun. Thanks, Sean!“

“Everyone in our party of 6 was amazed at how great their food was. Even our 2 kids who are some picky eaters. They actually finished their meals!!! The French Toast was absolutely delicious. I tried some of my kiddo’s bacon and it was really great too and I’m not typically a bacon eater. This is an absolute must-eat when we visit now.“

“Conveniently located pizzeria with great tasting food and friendly service.

The pizza is exactly what you want after a long hike at the Smokey Mountains or shopping in downtown. The Caeser salad and chicken Alfredo was also great food options we ordered along with the pizza. Sodas were a bit pricey but the local beer was a great bargain for a restaurant at $4 a bottle.

The dining area is quaint and the fireplace adds to the relaxing environment. There is also outdoor seating if it suits. No outside heaters were seen.

Our server Angela was a gem. Friendly smile and always attentive to any requests we had.

Parking: Parking is super difficult to find. If you are staying in the area it is worth a walk if nearby.

Kid-friendliness: Kid friendly menu if not ordering pizza.“

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

“All excited to try this place. Went in and listened to Jake and Mikayla. They sounded pretty good. Waited for 20 minutes with the servers just staring at us. Finally left due to the horrible service. Will not be back.“

“We had an amazing evening at Redoak Bistro. It was cozy and romantic offering a dining experience that was the perfect balance of elegance and comfort. The bistro is run by a delightful husband and wife duo whose hospitality is exceptional, and you can tell they pour their hearts into every aspect of the restaurant, making it a truly special place. The small plates menu was a standout—each dish was a beautiful homage to European flavors with great attention given to presentation and service. We had the smoked salmon bruschetta, the duck foie gras, the smoked oyster flatbread and enjoyed a bottle of Malbec, then ended with a delicious chocolate torte. Absolutely Amazing!! Can’t wait to go back!“

“The food was great and servings were huge, our go to Mexican place when we visit Gatlinburg from now on!“

“The Tennessee Wine Trail experience was well worth the money. Tastings at 5 of TN’s best wineries and cideries and a T-shirt at the end. The ciders were fantastic and some of the wines had to be experienced to understand. Such as the Pumpkin pie wine, where each sip led you to another part of the pie, from crust to whipped cream. Definitely spend the money to try it out!“

“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“

“What a great place to dine. We stop here every time we are in Tennessee. Great service and good selection of food on the menu. Everything we have tried has been excellent. Too full to eat dessert and the dessert case will make you want to take something to go. Can't wait to come back.“

“I’ve visited the Smoky Mountains so many times in my life. This was the first time visiting the Trout House. I will be back, though. Service was great and friendly. They have their own parking across the street. Plus, the food was so good. I got the grilled trout which was a lemon pepper flavor with baked potato and okra. Everything was delicious. The hush puppies and chili sauce for the table was great too. Highly recommend if you enjoy fish.“

“Food was very good. Best Bacon cheeseburger I have had in years. Waitress was attentive and pleasant. We were very pleased and definitely recommend Morning Mist Cafe!!“

“Great food friendly staff great service!!“

“We order delivery and had Blake bring it to our hotel. He was great. I sent him to the wrong address and he was so gracious in finding me to give it to me. He had a great smile and laughter. Thank you for being so kind and giving great customer service. Pizza was ordered and delivered in 35 minutes. Fastest pizza yet“

“The dough they use is amazing❣️“

“We were in the mall and could smell the pizza from one of the higher levels. I ordered a small, 10-inch cheese pizza to share with my partner. In all honesty, we should have gotten some slices, because it would have been around the same price, and I think the slices would have technically been bigger. We placed our order and I paid with a card, which incurred a 4% credit card surcharge. We waited about ten minutes for our pizza. When it came out, it was piping hot and tasted really good! I almost wish I had gotten a larger size. The flavor was great and the crust was perfectly crispy and thin. The only potential "red flag" I noticed was that when we visited, two children were working. The person who took our order was a child, then I noticed another one in the kitchen. I understand this is a family business, and the children were super respectful, but it was something unique about this pizza place that I had not noticed in other places I have been to. Overall, we really enjoyed our experience here and would recommend stopping in.“

“excellent food. GREAT service. modestly priced considering we are in a tourist location. highly recommend.“

“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.“

“Excellent! Service, meal, cocktails, atmosphere was perfect. The strawberry shortcake is so good.“

“Adam was great! Best first time there!“

“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“

“Nice views, gorgeous landscape. The extra add ons are pricey. Make it one price for everything.“

“The food was outstanding. I never thought I would be writing about Brussel Sprouts. Wow. They are insanely good. The horse radish Parmesan filet was so good. Joshlyn service was great too. Amazing experience.“

“We tried this restaurant out and we were very content with the food. We had the meats lover omelette and the chicken and waffle (my boyfriend loved it) and it was all pretty delicious. I'm not a huge fan of the seating arrangement they have going on but that's just a personal thing. Service was good.“

“We visit Smoky Mountain Brewery frequently. It is one of our favorite places in Gatlinburg. The food is always great along with the service. We always eat in the bar because our favorite server is Oana from Romania. She always remembers what beer we drink and when she takes our order she never writes anything down which always amazes us. She is very attentive and always pleasant to talk to. One of the reasons we always enjoy our visits to the Brewery.“

“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!“

“The mahi fish sandwich$16.99 is so delicious I have it at least once a week”’ great portions“

“Indoor dining is fantastic food & service!“

“We stopped in while on vacation spur of the moment. We were well taken care of, everyone was very nice!“

“Food is really yummy, one of the best BBQs in Gatlinburg area for sure! We come quiet some time! Loving it here.

Dietary restrictions: Work around if you have some allergies

Kid-friendliness: Child seat if needed

Wheelchair accessibility: Flat you can enter with wheelchair“

“Our server was absolutely amazing, he made our entire experience wonderful. His name escapes me and I’m so angry about that! But he was the sweetest person. He had a beard and a slight accent but he always used “ma’am” and “sir” and said thank you and you’re welcome … such a sweetie. Our food was fabulous and it came out so fast. Impressive service for a super busy restaurant in a touristy area. I hope everyone can get this sweetheart of a waiter!“

“My wife and I were visiting out of town and decided to try the restaurant on February 14th, 2025. We knew it would be busy, as every restaurant was packed that day, and we anticipated a longer wait. While the food was good, I really wanted to share about the staff.

Even though it was a busy day and the restaurant seemed a bit understaffed, our waitress (Leslie), who was also the bartender, did an amazing job. She worked hard, and we really appreciate her efforts. Hannah, the hostess, who not only managed the long line but also helped clean tables. We also noticed the manager (Randy, I think that was his name, as the waitress told us) stepping in to clean tables and sweep the floors when he saw his staff was busy.

We know it was a stressful day for everyone, and we’re grateful for all the hard work the staff put in. We’ll definitely be back soon to say hello and enjoy another meal. Thank you to everyone who worked that night. Your dedication didn’t go unnoticed! You never know who’s watching!“