Calhoun's

Calhoun's Gatlinburg serves hickory-smoked ribs, hand-cut steaks, and Southern favorites in a mountain lodge dining room on the Parkway. You'll find Calhoun's in Gatlinburg, TN in Calhoun's Village at 1004 Parkway, across from the Ober Gatlinburg tram, with a stone fireplace, timber beams, and plenty of room for a big group.

The food

Ribs

Hickory-smoked ribs are the signature at Calhoun's, and what most people order first.

Steaks and more

The menu goes well beyond barbecue: hand-cut steaks, grilled chicken, fresh-ground burgers, catfish, char-grilled salmon, sandwiches, and salads.

Dessert and drinks

Frozen custard for dessert, a kids menu for younger guests, and a full bar with a good beer list.

With steak, barbecue, fish, and salads on one menu, it's an easy choice for a group with different tastes. See the current menu at calhouns.com.

Gluten-free dining

Gluten-free items are marked on the menu. If someone in your group has celiac disease or a serious allergy, tell your server when you're seated so the kitchen can help.

Visiting Calhoun's in Gatlinburg

Calhoun's is at 1004 Parkway in Calhoun's Village, between traffic lights #9 and #10, near the national park end of downtown Gatlinburg. It's open daily for lunch and dinner, but hours change through the year, so check calhouns.com or call before a late visit.

Reservations aren't required but are recommended, and parties over eight should call ahead. Private banquet space is available for larger groups and events. Like most Parkway restaurants, it fills up between about 6 and 8 PM, so a late-afternoon table usually means no wait.

Calhoun's in Pigeon Forge

Staying in Pigeon Forge? Calhoun's has a location there too. See our Calhoun's Pigeon Forge page.

Tips for your visit

Start with the ribs — they're the house signature.

Come early — a late-afternoon table skips the dinner rush.

Call ahead for groups — parties over eight should call, and banquet space is available.

Save room for custard — it's the classic Calhoun's dessert.

Calhoun's Village

Calhoun's shares Calhoun's Village with Cherokee Grill and Smoky Mountain Brewery, so drinks before dinner or a nightcap after are steps away.

More barbecue and steaks in Gatlinburg

For more barbecue, try Bennett's Pit Bar-B-Que on River Road. For a steak dinner, see Alamo Steakhouse and our guide to Gatlinburg steakhouses. See all Gatlinburg restaurants.

Nearby

Calhoun's Village sits across from the Ober Gatlinburg tram, close to Crockett's Breakfast Camp, Howard's Restaurant, and the entrance to Great Smoky Mountains National Park. See all things to do in Gatlinburg.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Calhoun's in Gatlinburg, TN?

At 1004 Parkway, Suite 101, in Calhoun's Village, between traffic lights #9 and #10, across from the Ober Gatlinburg tram.

Do I need a reservation?

They aren't required but are recommended. Parties over eight should call ahead.

What should I order?

The hickory-smoked ribs are the signature. Steaks, burgers, catfish, and salmon are also on the menu.

Are there gluten-free options?

Yes. Gluten-free items are marked on the menu. Tell your server about any allergies.

Can Calhoun's host a group?

Yes. Private banquet space is available for larger groups and events.

Is there a Calhoun's in Pigeon Forge?

Yes. See our Calhoun's Pigeon Forge page.