Cherokee Grill & Steakhouse

Cherokee Grill & Steakhouse is a mountain lodge-style steakhouse on the Gatlinburg Parkway, serving steaks, fresh seafood, and rotisserie chicken in a dining room of stone, walnut, and Cherokee artifacts. You'll find Cherokee Grill in Gatlinburg's Calhoun's Village, across the Parkway from the Ober Gatlinburg tram, an easy dinner after a day in the mountains.

The menu

Steaks

Steaks are the heart of the menu, including the Prosperity steak, a regular favorite. On Friday and Saturday nights, prime rib is the house specialty.

Seafood

Fresh fish, Maryland-style crab cakes, fried catfish, and seafood platters.

Rotisserie chicken and more

Rotisserie chicken, sandwiches, salads, and a long list of appetizers, plus a kids menu with chicken tenders, burgers, and kid-sized steaks.

See the current menu on Cherokee Grill's website.

The setting

The building is stone and brick outside, with granite and walnut inside, a large stone fireplace, and Cherokee artifacts throughout the dining room. Big windows look out over the Parkway, so it's a nice spot to watch the town go by. The feel is upscale but relaxed: right for a date night or anniversary, and comfortable for a family dinner. Casual dress is fine.

Hours, reservations, and parking

Cherokee Grill serves dinner on weekdays and opens earlier on weekends for lunch. Check current hours before you go. It gets busy at peak times, so reservations are recommended, and call-ahead seating is available. Parking is on site in Calhoun's Village, which also makes it easy to walk to the Ober Gatlinburg tram across the street.

Tips for your visit

Book ahead — reservations help, especially on weekends and holidays.

Come for prime rib on the weekend — it's the Friday and Saturday special.

Ask for a window seat — the Parkway views are part of the fun.

Bring the kids — the kids menu even has a kid-sized steak.

Calhoun's Village

Cherokee Grill shares Calhoun's Village with Calhoun's and Smoky Mountain Brewery, so it's easy to grab a drink before dinner or a beer afterward.

More steakhouses in Gatlinburg

For more steak dinners, try The Peddler Steakhouse, Alamo Steakhouse, or Howard's Restaurant, and see our guide to Gatlinburg steakhouses and all Gatlinburg restaurants.

Nearby

Cherokee Grill sits near the national park end of downtown, across from the tram up to Ober Gatlinburg and close to Crockett's Breakfast Camp and the entrance to Great Smoky Mountains National Park. See all things to do in Gatlinburg.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Cherokee Grill in Gatlinburg?

At 1002 Parkway in Calhoun's Village, between traffic lights #9 and #10, across from the Ober Gatlinburg tram.

Does Cherokee Grill take reservations?

Yes, and they're recommended at busy times. Call-ahead seating is also available.

Is there a dress code?

No. Casual dress is fine.

When is prime rib served?

Prime rib is the house specialty on Friday and Saturday nights.

Is Cherokee Grill good for kids?

Yes. The kids menu includes chicken tenders, burgers, and kid-sized steaks.

Is there parking?

Yes. Parking is on site in Calhoun's Village.