Smith & Son Corner Kitchen

Smith & Son Corner Kitchen serves burgers, slow-smoked meats, and Southern comfort food on the corner of the Parkway and Historic Nature Trail, at traffic light #8 in downtown Gatlinburg. It opened in 2020, with an upstairs bar for cocktails and selfie walls outside painted with a black bear and "Gatlinburg."

The menu

Burgers and sandwiches

Creative burgers, plus sandwiches like a French Dip and an old-fashioned Reuben.

Smoked and Southern favorites

The Half Smoked Yard Bird is half a chicken slow-smoked with the kitchen's signature rub. You'll also find slow-cooked ribs, smoked meatloaf, catfish, and chicken fried steak.

Starters and sides

Fried pickles, spinach dip, and Southern sides like fried okra.

There's a kids menu, too. See the current menu at smithandsoncornerkitchen.com.

The upstairs bar

Head upstairs for a cocktail before or after your meal. The bar serves the restaurant's signature drinks, along with beer and wine.

Location

Smith & Son sits right on the corner of the Parkway and Historic Nature Trail (Airport Road) at traffic light #8 in downtown Gatlinburg. Look for the selfie walls on both sides of the building. It's open daily for lunch and dinner, with later hours on Friday and Saturday, and it takes reservations. See our tips for parking in downtown Gatlinburg, or ride the Gatlinburg Trolley.

Tips for your visit

Try the Yard Bird — the slow-smoked chicken is a house specialty.

Snap a selfie — the bear murals outside are a fun photo stop.

Book ahead for groups — reservations make dinner easier on busy nights.

Start upstairs — grab a cocktail at the bar before you eat.

More comfort food in Gatlinburg

For more casual meals, try Mountain Edge Grill for bison burgers, Bennett's Pit Bar-B-Que for barbecue, or Mama's Chicken Kitchen for fried chicken. Visiting in August? Don't miss GatlinBURGER Week. See all Gatlinburg restaurants.

Nearby

Traffic light #8 puts you close to the Space Needle, Arcadia, Bubba Gump Shrimp Co., and the Hollywood Star Cars Museum. See all things to do in Gatlinburg.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Smith & Son Corner Kitchen?

At 812 Parkway, Suite 105, on the corner at traffic light #8 and Historic Nature Trail in downtown Gatlinburg.

Does Smith & Son take reservations?

Yes.

What should I order?

The Half Smoked Yard Bird and the burgers are favorites, along with Southern sides like fried okra.

Is there a bar?

Yes. The upstairs bar serves signature cocktails, beer, and wine.

Is it kid-friendly?

Yes. There's a kids menu.