Paloma Scratch Kitchen
$$ • Bars, Mexican
Hours:
2760 Parkway, Pigeon Forge
(865) 428-4580
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If you’re near Paloma Scratch Kitchen, go—even if you’re not staying at The Wayback Hotel, Pigeon Forge. This is a destination restaurant.
The menu is a creative French-Mexican fusion that’s bold, thoughtful, and incredibly well executed. It’s also refreshingly gluten-friendly, with plenty of options that don’t feel like compromises.
Chef Jose Alvarez is doing something special here—the food genuinely rivals some of the best meals I’ve had in Los Angeles.
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This place is nothing like anything in the Smokies. We took the family to get here and it’s Latin cuisine with a few tasty twists. The atmosphere was great and the food was delicious. It is attached to the Wayback hotel which is across from the Island. Great food option while you are in Pigeon Forge area.
Flight delays got me to the hotel where Paloma is situated, after 3 am.
I slept, got to Paloma at 10:50. The person at the restaurant asked me what I needed. I told him I was looking for breakfast. He said “we close in ten minutes but okay” and he sighed. He was clearly upset that I was there at this time.
I asked if he was sure and he again said he was closing in ten minutes. I told him I would find another place. All I wanted was fruit and a parfait. I am so disappointed...read full review
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Hours
| Monday | 7 - 11AM 4:30 - 10PM |
| Tuesday | 4:30 - 10PM 7 - 11AM |
| Wednesday | 4:30 - 10PM 7 - 11AM |
| Thursday | 4:30 - 10PM 7 - 11AM |
| Friday | 7 - 11AM 4:30 - 11PM |
| Saturday | 4:30 - 11PM 7 - 11AM |
| Sunday | 4:30 - 10PM 7 - 11AM |
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Paloma Scratch Kitchen offers a memorable dining experience with fresh, skillfully prepared dishes that emphasize quality ingredients. The menu features delicious items such as barbacoa Benedict, chips and guac, ribs, and oxtail, which are highly recommended. Visitors often praise the drinks, especially the Blood Marys, and enjoy a relaxing atmosphere that is perfect for fun gatherings like bachelorette brunches. The restaurant's space is beautiful, creating a welcoming environment, although service can sometimes be slow and unorganized. Despite this, the attentive staff and flavorful food make it a popular choice. Recent visitors have enjoyed surprises like gazpacho amuse from the chef and green apple cotton candy for the table, with many dishes exceeding expectations. The food and drinks are often described as incredible, with favorites including oxtail tacos, pork belly, and the oxtail entree over mashed corn. The chips and salsa/guacamole trio are generous and tasty, and the cocktails are superb. Overall, Paloma Scratch Kitchen provides a unique and satisfying dining experience that keeps guests coming back, even if the service occasionally feels unprepared.