The Park Grill
At the national park entrance, Gatlinburg
Steaks, seafood, and Southern plates in a lodge built from reclaimed spruce and local stone, right where the Parkway meets the park. The salad bar comes with every entrée — and parking is tight, so book ahead or take the trolley.
The Park Grill is a steakhouse in a mountain lodge at the top of the Gatlinburg strip, right next to the entrance to Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Open since 1995 and a sister restaurant to The Peddler Steakhouse, it serves steaks, seafood, and Southern Appalachian dishes, and every entrée comes with a trip to the salad bar.
1110 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738 (next to the national park entrance) · (865) 436-2300
Steaks, seafood, chicken, and burgers
Salad bar included with every entrée
Dinner nightly; reservations recommended
The lodge
The building feels like a national park lodge, built from reclaimed, dead-standing spruce trees and local stone, with dark wood, stone walls, and an indoor fireplace. It's a calm, comfortable room, and an easy place to unwind after a day in the mountains. There's a full bar and lounge if you'd like a drink before dinner.
The menu
Steaks and entrées
As a sister restaurant to The Peddler, The Park Grill takes its steaks seriously. The menu also includes chicken dishes like the Moonshine Grilled Chicken, salmon and other seafood, and burgers and sandwiches.
The salad bar
Every entrée comes with The Park Grill's salad bar, stocked with fresh vegetables and toppings. You can also order the salad bar on its own.
Dessert
Save room for the Black Bear Brownie Bash, a house favorite.
Gluten-free options are available. See the current menu on The Park Grill's website.
Reservations and parking
The Park Grill is open nightly for dinner, starting in the late afternoon. It's a popular stop after a day in the park, so reservations are recommended. Book online or call (865) 436-2300. Walk-ins are welcome too. Free parking at the restaurant is limited, so arrive early or ride the Gatlinburg Trolley.
Tips for your visit
Come after a hike — the park entrance is right next door.
Book ahead — reservations help on weekends and in busy seasons.
Pace yourself at the salad bar — save room for your entrée.
Try the brownie — the Black Bear Brownie Bash is worth sharing.
More steakhouses in Gatlinburg
For a riverside steak dinner, try The Park Grill's sister restaurant, The Peddler Steakhouse. Also nearby are Cherokee Grill and Calhoun's in Calhoun's Village. See our guide to Gatlinburg steakhouses and all Gatlinburg restaurants.
Nearby
The Park Grill sits at the gateway to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, a few minutes from the Sugarlands Visitor Center. Downtown, the Ober Gatlinburg tram and Crockett's Breakfast Camp are a short walk away. See all things to do in Gatlinburg.
Frequently asked questions
Where is The Park Grill?
At 1110 Parkway, at the top of the Gatlinburg strip, right next to the entrance to Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Is The Park Grill related to The Peddler?
Yes. The Park Grill is The Peddler Steakhouse's sister restaurant.
Is the salad bar included?
Yes. The salad bar comes with every entrée, or you can order it on its own.
Does The Park Grill take reservations?
Yes, online or by phone at (865) 436-2300. Walk-ins are welcome too.
Is there parking?
There's limited free parking at the restaurant. Arrive early or take the trolley.
When did The Park Grill open?
In 1995.
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