Wondering which Smoky Mountain restaurants are open on Thanksgiving? There are plenty of restaurants where you can get a delicious Thanksgiving dinner in Gatlinburg TN, guaranteed to keep your holiday relaxing and stress-free. Check out our list of the top 5 places to enjoy your upcoming holiday meal!
1. Chesapeake's
Chesapeake’s in Gatlinburg is an incredible seafood restaurant that provides a fantastic setting for a Thanksgiving meal. They’re known for their fresh seafood, from shrimp and lobster to crab, trout, and salmon, along with a wide variety of delicious side dishes and desserts. Located on multiple trolley lines, this riverside restaurant features beautiful views, a heated patio, a full-service bar, and a great kid’s menu. Reservations are not required but are encouraged. Walk-ins are welcome; you may just have to wait.
2. Smoky Mountain Brewery
For a more relaxed and casual Thanksgiving dinner in Gatlinburg TN, Smoky Mountain Brewery offers a large variety of family favorites like burgers, chicken wings, and lots more, even steak! And if you’re a beer lover, the brewery has a great selection of lagers, ales, stouts, and IPAs brewed right there in the microbrewery. The full-service bar ensures everyone can enjoy their drink of choice along with a delicious meal.
3. The Park Grill
Thanksgiving in Gatlinburg can be casual or formal, depending on what you’re looking for. A holiday dinner at The Park Grill is elegant but cozy with an authentic mountain feel. Real wood decor and stone fireplaces will make you feel warm and comfortable, and they typically have a traditional Thanksgiving feast in addition to their regular menu. We highly recommend making a reservation online to secure your preferred time!
4. Big Daddy’s Pizzeria
For a new and exciting twist on the holiday, consider having your Thanksgiving dinner in Gatlinburg TN at Big Daddy’s Pizzeria! From grandkids to grandparents, everyone loves pizza, and Big Daddy’s brick oven and homemade sauces make their pizza the best in the Smokies! Who knows, you may love pizza for Thanksgiving so much that it becomes your new family tradition! Big Daddy’s is actually in a joint location with Bennett’s Pit Bar-B-Que, so if you love Southern BBQ, then that could also be on the Thanksgiving menu!
5. Your Gatlinburg Cabin Rental
If you like preparing a traditional meal for your family but don’t have the space in your house to have everyone over, consider Thanksgiving dinner in a large group cabin in Gatlinburg TN! You’ll love getting the family together to enjoy a holiday weekend in the beautiful Smoky Mountains, and our cabins have fully equipped kitchens, making cooking a large, traditional meal easy and stress-free!
Now you know some of the Gatlinburg restaurants open on Thanksgiving. No matter if you decide to go out for Thanksgiving dinner in Gatlinburg or cook your holiday meal from the comfort of a Smoky Mountain cabin rental, we know that spending your holiday in the Smokies will be a special occasion that your whole family will love! Browse all our beautiful cabins in Gatlinburg and book yours today!
