23 Best Southern Restaurants near Sevierville

“excellent steak, service, and atmosphere! our new favorite when we visit sevierville/pigeon forge. great hidden gem!“

“10/10 recommend if your planning a trip to Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, or surround areas to Sevierville. The atmosphere was down to earth and very “backwoods/backyard feeling”. The owner was SUPER nice as well as the staff that was helping with baiting and taking your fish off the hook when you catch one. Everyone was so friendly! We will definitely be back! My kids also enjoyed the Gem Mining as well!“

“We ate there for the first time and the service was amazing and the food was delicious! I've been coming to TN for years and this is now my favorite restaurant!“

“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!“

“The food was very good! We eat 2 evenings in a row. The only complaints the baked potato’s were not very hot and the server’s could be more attentive to if you need a refill. 😊“

“We ordered the chicken cordon bleu and the country fried steak. We chose fried okra, stuffing, and mashed potatoes for sides.

The meal came with 4 apple fritters as appetizers, with apple butter on the side. They were fabulous! Best part of the meal. They also brought us out complementary apple juleps, which were okay, but were watered down from the ice served with them.

Our waitress was very friendly and gave exceptional service.

My cordon bleu was served in large proportion and was very delicious. My husband remarked that his country fried steak was good, but not as good as he has had before. The mashed potatoes were exceptional, but the dressing was pretty bland and the okra, although it was crispy, didn’t have much flavor.

The sides were “all you can eat”, so you wouldn’t leave hungry!

There was a complimentary dessert at the end of the meal. I ordered apple cobbler and my husband got the spiced apple cake. Both were small portions and did not mirror the exceptional taste of the cobbler that was served at the Apple Valley Creamery down the way…. My husband said the cake was “okay”. You definitely get a lot of food, but the taste is really only 4 out of 5 stars.“

“Gorgeous modern farmhouse setting. Lots of seating and bright light shining in. Located right next to SkyLand Ranch on Pigeon Forge’s main parkway. Portions are ginormous. Loved everything including the biscuits and hearty griddle cakes. Little bit of something for everyone!“

“Excellent food. Good price, and the service was outstanding. Ms Vicki is the best“

“Anne was the highlight of our trip. We encountered some rude people on our visit, Anne just made everything better with her smile and kindness. She made it a point to make sure we had everything we needed. She is an amazing lady! Bless Anne with a visit, you will leave in a better mood than you stopped in with. Love ya Anne!“

“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“

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

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

“The food was good and good sized portions. The only negative thing I have to say, is that, we ordered their specialty citrus-berry tea, and also got refills, however our server did not mention that the refills were not free.“

“Delicious food and kind staff!“

“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.“

“This place is INCREDIBLE! First, you see it from the outside & can't help but fall in love with the adorable chickens on the roof, even if you're just driving by! Then, you go inside & fall in love with the cleverly-named chickens (Dolly Part-hen, Hennifer Aniston, Princess Layer, Hen Solo, Elvis Pres-lay, Kelly Cluckson, etc.) perched all around the walls of the dining area! You order some yummy food & get regularly serenaded by the chickens! I'm not a fried chicken (or fried anything) person & I'm particularly not much of a chicken tender person (they tend to taste good, then nauseate me), but I ordered the chicken & waffles, which is 3 large tenders on a large waffle, & WOW! Absolutely incredible! My mom & I got the cutest matching t-shirts here (They have each design in multiple colors.) & last time, I got the sweetest stuffed animal of one of their chicken mascots! Whether you're buying food, tees, or toys, the prices are way cheaper than at most other attractions! I highly recommend!“

“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“

“My husband and I had an excellent experience at this Cracker Barrel while on vacation. The service was wonderful and our breakfast was served speedly and was very good !“

“My husband and I had an excellent experience at this Cracker Barrel while on vacation. The service was wonderful and our breakfast was served speedly and was very good !“

“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.“

“When I'm doing a road trip, I can always depend on Cracker Barrel for good food and friendly service when I'm in a hurry and want something more than drive thru. I've been a Cracker Barrel fan since my grand parents would take me to the very first store in Lebanon, Tennessee when I was a kid.“

“Food was excellent as well as the customer service. It would have rated a 5 star overall except the bathroom has an odd setup. It was clean and stocked, but was a little odd in the layout and took a minute. The steak and potatoes on the other hand were perfect. Cooked to exactly medium rare, seasoned just right, and the baked potato was just right too. Also, the spinach dip was one of the best I e ever had.“