Smoky Mountain Travel Blog

Bring the dog to dinner — Gatlinburg's best pet-friendly patios, from Howard's creekside dog menu to Mad Dog's doggie donuts, plus the one rule to know first.

Six romantic Gatlinburg restaurants for Valentine's Day — The Peddler's tableside steaks, The Greenbrier's lodge dining, Red Oak Bistro's shared plates, and more.

Where to hear live music in Gatlinburg — Ole Red, Jason Aldean's, Shamrock Pub, Ole Smoky bluegrass, and more, from honky tonks to distillery back porches.

Sweet Potato Pancakes with cinnamon cream syrup, Wild Blueberry Pancakes, Parisienne Crêpes, the award-winning Dutch Diplomat sandwich — what to order at Gatlinburg's Pancake Pantry since 1960.

Cherokee Grill, Calhoun's, The Peddler, Howard's, Bennett's Pit BBQ, No Way Jose's, Smith & Son, and Cliff Top at Anakeesta — Gatlinburg restaurants open on Thanksgiving, with hours, tips, and cabin takeout options.

Four Gatlinburg restaurants that deliver great burgers alongside mountain views — Cliff Top at Anakeesta, Howard's creekside patio, Smoky Mountain Brewery, and Jason Aldean's rooftop bar.

Cherokee Grill, Chesapeake's, The Greenbrier, Cliff Top at Anakeesta, and six more — nine verified Gatlinburg restaurants for Memorial Day Weekend dining, with reservation tips.

23 wing flavors, award-winning half-pound burgers, and prime Parkway location next to Ole Red — eight reasons Blue Moose is a must-visit on a Gatlinburg trip.

Five world championships, smoked-to-order brisket, peach baked beans that earn their own reviews, and a Southern whiskey bar — Myron Mixon brings his competition BBQ to Gatlinburg.

Elk burgers, Ole Smoky Moonshine BBQ sauce, and mountaintop views from North America's longest pedestrian cable bridge — eight reasons Smoky Mountain Smash is worth the chairlift ride.

Blake Shelton's honky-tonk, Guy Fieri's 43,000 sq ft entertainment complex, Jason Aldean's rooftop bar, and more — the celebrity restaurant lineup that's making the Smokies a dining destination.

Nightly karaoke at a locally owned Irish pub, mountain-view firepits, Jason Aldean's live music, and nearly 100 tequilas over the Smokies — four Gatlinburg rooftop bars worth the climb.

From a 65-year-old pancake institution to a Celtic pub in The Village Shops, hickory-smoked BBQ on River Road, and the best steakhouse in the Smokies — nine Gatlinburg restaurants worth finding.

Skip the 45-minute wait — The Peddler, Greenbrier, Gaucho Urbano, Ember & Elm, and nine more Smokies restaurants that take reservations.

The Greenbrier's forest fire pit, Crystelle Creek's lit 150-foot tree, Red Oak Bistro's small plates off the beaten path — five Gatlinburg restaurants worth a reservation.

The Peddler's all-you-can-eat salad bar with steamed oysters, Cherokee Grill's seared ahi tuna, Calhoun's smokehouse salad — five Gatlinburg restaurants worth ordering the salad at.

The Greenbrier, The Peddler, Gaucho Urbano, Ole Red live music, Paula Deen's, Local Goat, Boudicca's Celtic Pub, and The Rampant Lion — the Smokies girls' trip dining guide.

The most popular restaurants in Gatlinburg — from Pancake Pantry and The Peddler to Red Oak Bistro, Ole Red, and the Gatlinburg Brewing Company.

Eight Gatlinburg venues with live music — Ole Red, Jason Aldean's rooftop, Ole Smoky bluegrass, Anakeesta, and more, all within minutes of a cabin.

Eight Gatlinburg restaurants that typically stay open on Christmas Day — from Crockett's breakfast to Chesapeake's seafood to Ole Red with live music.