Big Daddy's Pizzeria is one of the most talked-about pizza spots in the Smoky Mountains — and for good reason. At the heart of every Big Daddy's pie is a 550-degree wood-fired brick oven, handcrafted dough pulled fresh daily by their own pizzaioli, homemade sauces, and fresh ingredients. No freezer on the premises. No shortcuts. Just genuinely great Neapolitan-rooted pizza with a crispy, charred crust that earns its reputation as the best pizza in the Smokies. The Gatlinburg location sits on River Road — a short walk from the Parkway but a welcome step off the main strip — making it an easy stop before or after exploring downtown.

The Oven Is the Difference

What sets Big Daddy's apart isn't a gimmick — it's the process. The dough is made fresh daily and hand-pulled to order. Sauces are homemade. Toppings are fresh. Everything goes into a wood-fired brick oven that runs at 550 degrees, producing a crust with the kind of char, chew, and flavor that a conventional pizza oven simply can't replicate. It's the reason Big Daddy's has earned consistent TripAdvisor recognition and loyal guests who make it a stop every time they visit the Smokies.

The Menu

Appetizers

• Dough Daddies — Artisan yeast rolls tossed with garlic, extra virgin olive oil, and Parmesan; six for $8 or twelve for $12
• Meatballs — Homemade, served in marinara with cheese and handcrafted breadsticks $12
• Wood Fire Roasted Wings — One pound, available in Big Daddy's OG Wings, Honey Roasted, or Sticky Sweet & Spicy $13
• Cheesy Spinach Artichoke Dip — Roasted in a terra cotta dish, served with wood-fired homemade flatbread $13
• Cheesy Garlic Bread — House dough with garlic butter, assorted cheeses, baked and served with marinara $13
• Bruschetta — Homemade bread, toasted in the wood oven, topped with tomato, onion, basil, and balsamic reduction $11
• Wood Baked Soft Pretzels — Warm from the oven with homemade cheese sauce $11

The Classics (10" and 14")

• Cheese Pizza — Crust, sauce, and cheese at their best; 10" $11 | 14" $18
• Boo Boo Bomber — Simple pepperoni; 10" $12 | 14" $20
• Mamma Mia — Marinara, mozzarella-provolone blend, pepperoni, Genoa salami, Italian sausage, prosciutto, green peppers, red onion, black olives, and mushrooms; 10" $19 | 14" $27
• The Carnivore — Prosciutto, Italian sausage, pepperoni, and freshly seasoned ground beef; 10" $18 | 14" $26
• Herbivore — Spinach, Roma tomatoes, roasted garlic, banana peppers, mushrooms, and feta; 10" $18 | 14" $25

House Specialty Pies (10" and 14", all $15/$24)

• Smoky Mountain Cheesesteak — Alfredo base, mozzarella and provolone, shaved steak, green peppers, red onions
• Porky Pie — Sweet BBQ sauce, mozzarella-provolone, roasted pork, bacon, black forest ham, and Italian sausage
• Chicken Florentine — Spinach-artichoke dip as the pizza base, topped with chicken and Roma tomatoes
• The Great White — Alfredo sauce, mozzarella, provolone, ricotta, feta, and Parmesan
• Taco Pie — Refried bean base, ground beef, cheddar cheese, baked warm, then topped with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and jalapeños
• Bee Sting — Marinara, red pepper flakes, salami, mozzarella-provolone, finished with brown sugar
• The Big Dill — Alfredo base, ranch seasoning, ranch dressing, fresh dill, pickles, and mozzarella-provolone
• Chicken Bacon Ranch — Olive oil, garlic, chicken, bacon, drizzled with ranch and buffalo wing sauce
• Wing It — Ranch dressing base, chicken marinated in wing sauce, red onions, garlic, and jalapeños
• BBQ 4 U — Sweet BBQ sauce, chicken, bacon, red onions, roasted red peppers
• Big Kahuna — Marinara, fresh pineapple, ham, goat cheese, and mozzarella-provolone
• Margherita — Marinara, fresh mozzarella, sliced tomatoes, and fresh basil
• Chicken Parmesan — Marinara, mozzarella-provolone, oven roasted chicken, Parmesan, and Italian breadcrumbs
• Classic Veggie — Marinara, mozzarella-provolone, red onion, green pepper, black olives, and mushrooms

Build Your Own Pizza (10" or 14")
Start with a sauce base — marinara, ranch, wing sauce, Alfredo, or sweet BBQ — or upgrade to the spinach artichoke dip base for $2–$3 extra. Then add:

• Veggie toppings: $1.50 (10") / $2.50 (14") — black, green, and Kalamata olives, mushrooms, green peppers, fresh pineapple, red onions, banana peppers, jalapeños, fresh basil, spinach, Roma tomatoes, roasted red peppers, pepperoncini
• Protein toppings: $2.50 (10") / $3.50 (14") — pepperoni, Italian sausage, prosciutto, Genoa salami, black forest ham, bacon, ground beef, roasted pork, chicken, choice sirloin, ricotta, feta, fresh mozzarella, goat cheese, cheddar

Low Carb / Keto Option
Any 10" pizza can be made with a sausage crust — a full pound of sausage replaces the flour dough. $6 additional.

Kids Pizza Menu (includes a drink and a homemade cinnamon-sugar Little Daddy)

• Personal Kids' Pie — marinara, cheese, and one topping $8.50
• Kid's Cheese Bread — half order of cheesy garlic bread $8.50

Salads, Sandwiches & Desserts
Big Daddy's also offers salads and sandwiches — check the full menu at bigdaddyspizzeria.net/menu for current options.

Hours & Location

Gatlinburg Location
714 River Road, Gatlinburg, TN 37738
(865) 436-5455

Hours:

• Sunday – Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
• Thursday – Saturday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Online ordering available at toasttab.com/big-daddys-gb.

Also in the Smokies

Big Daddy's has two additional locations:

• Pigeon Forge — 3053 Parkway, (865) 429-7171
• Sevierville — 1820 Parkway, (865) 908-1123

Both Pigeon Forge and Sevierville locations offer a waitlist through Toast. Catering and group dining inquiries available at bigdaddyspizzeria.net/group-dining.

Nearby Attractions

Big Daddy's Gatlinburg sits on River Road, just off the main Parkway strip — a quick walk from the heart of downtown:

• Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies — Steps away; the #1 aquarium in America
• Anakeesta — Mountaintop adventure park with gondola access from the Parkway
• No Way Jose's Cantina — Riverside Mexican dining at 555 Parkway
• Ole Smoky Moonshine (The Holler) — 903 Parkway; $5 tastings and live bluegrass daily
• Great Smoky Mountains National Park — Minutes from downtown Gatlinburg

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