Gatlinburg's Top 10 Restaurants, Local Tennessee Flavor

Donut Friar

Located in Gatlinburg’s old world-themed ‘Village’ complex, the Donut Friar has been baking breads, pastries and, of course, donuts for visitors to the city since 1969. Over more than 45 years of service, the bakery has been a staple of the area, responsible for the almost irresistible smell of cinnamon and fresh baking that permeates the area. As well as serving every kind of classic donut imaginable, they offer freshly brewed coffee, making the Donut Friar the ideal choice from a midday pick-me-up, and a first choice destination for anyone looking to overcome a sudden pastry craving.

Donut Friar, The Village Shops, 634 Parkway #15, Gatlinburg, TN, USA, +1 865 436 7306

It's official…we reopen Friday! Come on out this weekend for your favorite donut and little village. Don't forget to share your experience with us! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ #reopening #littletown #comeondown #happyday @visitgatlinburg @greatsmokynps

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Wild Plum

Inspired by the tea houses found in the mountains of Austria, Wild Plum is a Tennessee take on European understated class, offering Austrian charm alongside famed Southern hospitality. The restaurant serves an ever-changing menu based on the finest family recipes of the friendly Wild Plum team, but is known for delicious classics as well as its Wild Plum tea and muffins that give the tearoom its name. With a weather-permitting patio shaded by historic walnut trees and a warm and cozy main dining area, Wild Plum is one of the best places to soak up the Gatlinburg atmosphere over a few glasses of signature tea.

Wild Plum, 555 Buckhorn Road, Gatlinburg, TN, USA, +1 865 436 3808

I cherish the moments I commune together with my mom and grandma in the mountains at our favorite quaint restaurant #summerannual3generations #gatlinburg #tennessee #wildplum #blueridgemountains {yes, my grandma has an Instagram}

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The Peddler Steakhouse

The Peddler Steakhouse has been a culinary tradition in the city ever since opening in Gatlinburg nearly 40 years ago. Based in what was the house of a local merchant (whose great grandfather founded the area’s first grocery store), the building itself was created from the remains of four old cabins. This combination of taking tradition and building it into something better also feeds into the restaurant’s food, a winning selection centered around its famed fresh steaks, cooked over Tennessee hickory charcoal, and many, many more dining delights.

The Peddler Steakhouse, 820 River Road, Gatlinburg, TN, USA, +1 865 436 5794

It's about to go down! 18 oz Ribeye and fries

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Log Cabin Pancake House

To perfectly understand the nature and charm of this restaurant, just consider its name. Serving tasty fluffy pancakes in a charming converted log cabin, the Log Cabin Pancake House will always be a popular choice for those looking for a sweet treat after a tiring day sightseeing. You’ll find a pancake menu full of signature recipes and combinations. But there are more than pancakes on offer, with breakfasts, waffles, omelets, burgers and more available for those who do not feel like pancakes.

Log Cabin Pancake House, 327 Historic Nature Trail, Gaitlinburg, TN, USA, +1 865 436 7894

📅2016.10.23 Breakfast surely is the most important meal in a day😋 There's always a long long line waiting outside this lovely restaurant!👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

A photo posted by Kelsey (@alongtheway_kelsey) on Dec 7, 2016 at 11:59am PST

Buckhorn Inn

Serving delicious food to those staying at the lovely inn as well as the general public, the restaurant at Buckhorn Inn offers the best of the region throughout the year, as it has since before the Second World War. Dinner is a daily-changing selection of the best of the area, allowed to shine in a selection of made from scratch dishes. Each day features a new set menu, with soup, salad, bread, entree and dessert made on the day, so regular visits are a must for romantic occasions or any time you want great home-style cooking.

Buckhorn Inn, 2140 Tudor Mountain Road, Gatlinburg, TN, USA, +1 865 436 4668

And sometimes you need a girl's weekend in the mountains.

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Smoky Mountain Brewery

A sister restaurant to Cherokee Grill, the Smoky Mountain Brewery has recently expanded to three other locations in Tennessee. The original home of the microbrewery, however, is right here in the Smokies. The restaurant describes the first Smoky Mountain Brewery as ‘a cross between a ski lodge and a Bavarian beer hall’, and this makes for a lively atmosphere, where friends meet over hand-tossed pizzas, signature sandwiches and burgers and, of course, the wonderful microbrewed craft beers that give the Smoky Mountain Brewery its name.

Smoky Mountain Brewery, 1004 Parkway #501, Gatlinburg, TN, USA, +1 865 436 4200

We're ready to get back on the ball tomorrow! Will we see you there? #Gatlinburg #GatlinburgStrong #TheMountainsAreCalling #VisitMySmokies #WeLoveBeer #TasteTheCraft

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Hofbrauhaus

Located above The Cheese Cupboard, an excellent cheese shop well worth investigating on your way to the restaurant, Hofbrauhaus is a taste of Western Europe right in the heart of Tennessee. Hofbrauhaus is a German pub, serving a combination of Bavarian brews and American beers alongside a menu of sandwiches including local favourites and European classics. The pub is easy to miss, but to do so is to really miss one of the hidden gems of the area, a charming beer and food joint you will want to regularly return to.

Hofbrauhaus Restaurant, The Village Shops, 634 Parkway #14, Gaitlinburg, TN, USA, +1 865 436 9511