Amazing Places to Eat in Gatlinburg

Heading to the Smoky Mountains soon? You will want to check out these amazing places to eat in Gatlinburg on your visit to the mountains.

A couple of weeks ago, I was knee-deep in some awesome mountain time while in Gatlinburg. I tasted moonshine, stayed in the most gorgeous hotel, created fun pottery pieces, watched a glass-blowing class, and did so many great things. One of my favorite things about visiting new areas like this is trying all the food.

While in Gatlinburg, we ate at some of THE BEST places I have ever tasted, so today, I thought I would list them out for you all in one place.

Amazing Places to Eat in Gatlinburg

#1 Three Jimmy's Good Time Eatery

When we did our pottery class at Fowler's Clay Works, we asked Mike where to eat. Since he is a local and lives there, we figured he would have the skinny on all the delicious places to eat.

He opened the door pointed across the road and said, “Three Jimmy's has some really great food. You have to eat there!” So — we got in our car after our class and drove over there for dinner.

We were not disappointed at all! They are all about delicious BBQ and fresh, homemade food that never disappoints! They are known for made-from-scratch sides like coleslaw, and artisan pizzas as well as burgers and pulled pork sandwiches.

They offer live music and a patio that can seat up to 50 people

Some of the top items we ordered were all suggested by the waitress.

Appetizer: House Made Pork Rinds

These are a must. They are hot and crunchy and oh-so-delicious! If you want to try making your own at home, grab some pork skins to try and make them at home. Don't forget the BBQ dust!

Artisan Pizza with Blackberry BBQ Sauce

Smokehouse BBQ Bacon Burger

The Big Pig

Everything we ate that night tasted amazing. The food was cooked to perfection and the atmosphere in the restaurant was just down-home family — which is what I like.

#2 Split Rail Eats

Another great restaurant we had the chance to eat at while in Gatlinburg was Split Rail Eats, which is located in the Covered Bridge district in the Arts and Crafts Community.

While eating here, we each ordered something different and like the other restaurants we ate at, the food was phenomenal.

Here are some suggestions on what to get if you visit this restaurant —

Taco Taters

It's like a taco but on top of tater tots and it is delicious!

Gringo Wrap and House Made Sangria

Cold Brew Coffee

The atmosphere here is super cute and I love the music they play here. It's also a great place to enjoy some downtime in the arts and crafts community.

Oh — and don't forget to get a cookie for dessert because they are amazing.

#3 Timbers Log Cabin Restaurant

Another great restaurant in Gatlinburg (it's listed #3 out of 177 on Trip Advisor) is Timber's Log Cabin Restaurant. This place is a bit more pricey than the others I listed, but it is SO worth it.

Now — we did not get to eat here, but the locals kept raving about how delicious the food is here.

Food suggestions here are as below —

Suzy Q

Morning Scrambler's Breakfast

#4 No Way Jose's

If you want delicious and authentic Mexican food in Gatlinburg, a stop at No Way Jose's is where you need to go!

The outside seating area is perfect and the tacos are to die for ( I mean, I should know right because I am all about Mexican food!)

Some of my favorite foods here are —

Shrimp Tacos
Authentic Chips and salsa
Fried Ice Cream
Chicken Fajitas

#5 Crockett's Breakfast Camp

Crockett's Breakfast Camp offers some of THE BEST breakfasts you will taste in Gatlinburg!

Some of the best food I've eaten here are listed below. While we did not get to eat there on this trip, I have eaten here before and it is amazing.

Cousin Dave’s Iron Horse Omelet
Elk Mountain Grande Burrito
White Oak Flats Eggs Benedict
Grandma Hattie’s French Toast
Giant Cinnamon Rolls

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These are just a few of my favorite places to eat, but honestly, there are a gazillion more in Gatlinburg! If you are a local and you have a favorite, let me know and I will be sure to add it to my list.