Local Love: Where to Snack, Sip, and Stock Up in the Smokies
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🛒 Stock Up: Grocery & Essentials
Publix Instacart Delivery
Prefer to have your groceries waiting for you? Use the Publix Delivery app for convenient delivery straight to your cabin.
Neighborhood Walmart – Sevierville
Located on Dolly Parton Parkway, this Walmart offers curbside pickup through their app, making it easy to grab your essentials on the go.
Family Dollar & Dunn’s Market (Shell Gas Station)
For quick stops, both are conveniently located near the cabin. Dunn’s Market is also home to a fantastic local food truck!
🌮 Quick Bites & To-Go Favorites
Wacky Tacky Tacos
Just across from Dunn’s Market, this vibrant food truck serves up delicious tacos, burritos, and more from Wednesday to Saturday, 11 AM until they sell out.
📍 2900 Birds Creek Rd, Sevierville, TN
The Donut Friar
The best donuts in town are located in Gatlinburg’s famous “Village”. Cute spot for a great treat!
📍 634 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738
Preacher’s Smokehouse BBQ
A hidden gem offering mouthwatering BBQ, open Thursday through Sunday.
📍 2933 Pittman Center Rd, Sevierville, TN
Trish’s Mountain Diner
A local favorite for hearty breakfasts and lunches. Don't miss their country-style dishes!
📍 3619 E Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN
Carver’s Applehouse & Orchard
Experience fresh apple dishes and pick up homemade jams. Be sure to try their fried apple pie before 2 PM!
📍 3460 Cosby Hwy, Cosby, TN
Delauder’s BBQ
Ranked among the top BBQ spots in the USA, this family-run joint is a must-visit.
📍 1875 East Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN
Split Rail Eats
Enjoy comfort food with a twist and a self-serve beer tap wall.
📍 849 Glades Rd Ste 1B1, Gatlinburg, TN
Whole Earth Grocery & Café
Perfect for health-conscious travelers, offering organic groceries and a vegetarian-friendly café.
📍 446 East Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN
🍽️ Sit-Down Dining Experiences
The Wild Plum Tea Room
Nestled in Gatlinburg's Arts & Crafts Community, this charming spot offers delightful lunches. Reservations recommended.
📍 555 Buckhorn Rd, Gatlinburg, TN
The Peddler Steakhouse
A Gatlinburg tradition, known for custom-cut steaks and riverside dining.
📍 820 River Rd, Gatlinburg, TN
The Greenbrier Restaurant
An upscale dining experience with a unique in-house dry-aging process for steaks.
📍 370 Newman Rd, Gatlinburg, TN
The Old Mill Pottery House Café & Grille
Located in Pigeon Forge, offering Southern classics in a historic setting.
📍 3341 Old Mill St, Pigeon Forge, TN
Smoky Mountain Brewery
A lively spot in Gatlinburg for handcrafted beers and hearty meals.
📍 1004 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN
Cherokee Grill & Steakhouse
Offering a refined mountain lodge ambiance and a diverse menu.
📍 1002 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN
English Mountain Trout Farm & Grill
Catch your own trout and have it cooked on-site for a unique dining experience.
📍 291 Blowing Cave Rd, Sevierville, TN
Pancake Pantry
A Gatlinburg staple since 1960, serving a wide variety of pancakes and breakfast favorites.
📍 628 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN
Seasons 101
Located in the heart of downtown Sevierville, TN at the Historic Central Hotel. A comfortable, casual dining atmosphere, combined with upscale cuisine.
📍 101 E Main St, Sevierville, TN 37862
The Appalachian
Locally sourced ingredients and elevated recipes are the focus of this stylish Southern restaurant and bar in downtown Sevierville, TN.
📍 133 Bruce St, Sevierville, TN 37862
Chesapeake’s
An upscale seafood restaurant in downtown Gatlinburg, Chesapeake’s offers fresh catches flown in daily from the Atlantic, Gulf, and Pacific coasts. Enjoy river views from the heated patio and a raw bar featuring oysters, crab, and more. They also serve USDA choice and prime-graded beef for non-seafood lovers.
📍 437 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738
The Heirloom Room: Creekside Restaurant & Bar
Located creekside in Gatlinburg, The Heirloom Room celebrates Appalachian heritage with a chef-forward menu featuring locally sourced meats, freshwater fish, and seasonal produce. They offer breakfast and dinner, along with an impressive selection of bourbons and whiskeys.
📍 333 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN
