Southern fare at its finest

If it’s down home southern cuisine you’re in the mood for, you will be sure to find it in the surrounding areas of the Smoky Mountains. Each city offers its own variety of dining options, so don’t hesitate to get out and explore each region on your own personal food tour.

Start in Gatlinburg for breakfast at Crockett’s Breakfast Camp, featuring an Appalachian-inspired menu that will delight diners of any age, and enjoy a bit of history about the origins of the restaurant on the side.

If you find yourself in Pigeon Forge around lunch, swing into a local favorite, The Old Mill Restaurant. This 1830 gristmill anchors a complex with two country cooking eateries plus pottery, candy & toy shops.

Cap your day off in Sevierville for homemade, Southern-style cooking featuring belly-warming comfort foods, BBQ and chicken-fried steak. Applewood Farmhouse Restaurant, Sevierville’s oldest restaurant, specializes in Southern fried chicken that is sure to make any mouth water. And don’t forget to take home a pint or two of their famous apple butter.

These are just a few of the hundreds dining options available in the area. Don’t feel like staying indoors? Pack a picnic lunch and head out to the Smokies or a nearby park to enjoy dining under the big sky. Whatever your mood, whatever your appetite, you can find a way to satisfy here.