Finding a place to eat that the whole family will love is easy when you visit the Smoky Mountains! From Southern food to seafood, you can have it all in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. There are a variety of delicious places for you to choose from, but to help you narrow it down, we’ve come up with 5 family restaurants in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg that you have to try!
1. Mama’s Farmhouse
Mama’s Farmhouse serves Southern cooking that’s sure to make your mouth water, making it one of the best family restaurants in Pigeon Forge. The meal is served family style, so it’s the perfect restaurant to come to on your family vacation! It’s open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, so you can come at any time of the day to get your fill of Mama’s cooking. Enjoy award-winning buttermilk biscuits, honey-glazed ham, turkey and stuffing, and so much more. There is enough food to satisfy the whole family!
2. Paula Deen’s Family Kitchen
Paula Deen’s Family Kitchen is another great option for families; it says so in the name! Guests will enjoy classic Deen family recipes in another of the best family restaurants in Pigeon Forge. Enjoy endless portions of Southern-style entrees and sides like fried chicken, meatloaf, pot roast, green beans, baked mac and cheese and more. And you can’t forget dessert! Each guest will end their meal with their choice of dessert. Paula Deen’s Family Kitchen is located in The Island in Pigeon Forge, so you’ll get to dine with a view of the beautiful Island Show Fountains.
3. Crockett’s Breakfast Camp
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and you won’t want to miss the chance to enjoy it at Crockett’s Breakfast Camp! This favorite among family restaurants in Gatlinburg serves delicious breakfast favorites like omelets, waffles, french toast and pancakes. One of the most popular menu items is Postmasters Favorite, which includes chicken fried steak, homestyle sausage gravy and 2 farm fresh eggs. Kids will love the Cinnamon Roll Swirl Pancakes! Want to know where else you should eat in Gatlinburg? Check out these other downtown Gatlinburg restaurants you’ll love!
4. The Old Mill Restaurant
When it comes to family restaurants in Pigeon Forge, The Old Mill Restaurant is a favorite of visitors and locals alike! Guests enjoy hearty Southern classics served family-style in a historic setting in Old Mill Square. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, you can even sit at a table that overlooks the Little Pigeon River. The Old Mill Restaurants has all the Southern classics, from biscuits and gravy to pot roast and gravy, fried chicken, homemade meatloaf, BBQ ribs, and so much more. After you're done eating, make sure to explore the Old Mill Square to get the complete Smoky Mountain experience at this historic area.
5. Huck Finn’s
Huck Finn’s Catfish in Pigeon Forge is a family-owned restaurant that is famous for its all-you-can-eat catfish and chicken dinners. They serve only the best pond-raised, grain fed, Mississippi Catfish. The menu also features Southern favorites like country fried steak, fried or grilled shrimp and chicken livers. And more good news — all of the dinners come with all-you-can-eat sides! Side choices include made-from-scratch baked white beans, hushpuppies, homemade coleslaw and more. Kids even have their own special menu, complete with catfish strips, popcorn shrimp, a corn dog and more favorites!
Be sure to dine at one of these family restaurants in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg during your stay with us! Browse all our Smoky Mountain cabins and start planning your family vacation.
