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5 Great Restaurants in Pigeon Forge and the Smoky Mountains for Families

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February 5, 2020

When you bring your kids to the Smoky Mountains, you’re probably wondering where you’re going to take them out to eat. Luckily, you have plenty of options when it comes to restaurants in Pigeon Forge and the Smoky Mountains! Your family will love all of these places to eat, and they’ll love the variety of cuisine! Check out these 5 great restaurants in Pigeon Forge and the Smoky Mountains for families:

1. Old Mill Restaurant

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If your family wants southern food, take them to the Old Mill Restaurant in Pigeon Forge. They serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner, so you can go at any time during the day. For breakfast, you’ll find things like eggs, bacon, biscuits, pancakes, grits, hash browns, and much more. Kids can get any combination of these too from their menu. For lunch and dinner, you’ll find southern staples, such as meatloaf, chicken pot pie, fried chicken, and ham. Kids can enjoy chicken and dumplings, chicken tenders, pot roast, or grilled cheese. There’s a little bit of everything at the Old Mill Restaurant!

2. Big Daddy’s Pizzeria

Need some comfort food? Take your kids to Big Daddy’s Pizzeria for delicious pizzas! You’ll find classics, such as cheese and pepperoni. You can always build your own pizza with a variety of toppings, or you can try one of their specialty pies. Big Daddy’s also has sandwiches and salads. Don’t forget to try the garlic knots! Plus, if you go to the Pigeon Forge location, your whole family can play in the arcade together before and after you eat!

3. Mama’s Farmhouse

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Mama’s Farmhouse is a great family restaurant in Pigeon Forge because the food is served family style! You’ll feel like you are eating at your grandmother’s house by passing food around on large dishes and serving yourself on your plate. Breakfast includes eggs, bacon, sausage, pinwheels, waffles, sausage gravy, and much more. For lunch and dinner, You can choose a couple of entrees, such as fried chicken, country fried steak, or fried catfish. Sides include mashed potatoes, broccoli casserole, creamed corn, and more. Everyone also gets a dessert, and you can let your little ones play in the play area outside to burn off all their food!

4. Best Italian Restaurant

If you’re looking for a great family restaurant in Gatlinburg, you should eat at Best Italian Restaurant. They have pizza, pasta, veal, seafood, chicken, and much more. For the kids, you’ll find some of their favorites, including a burger, chicken strips, butter noodles, and a variety of spaghetti dishes.

5. Applewood Farmhouse Grill

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At the Applewood Farmhouse Grill, you can get breakfast, lunch, and dinner. This is one of the best restaurants in Pigeon Forge and the Smoky Mountains, especially since it’s so close to our condos! Try classic breakfast staples, from pancakes to biscuits and gravy. You’ll also get apple cinnamon muffins, apple julep, apple fritters, and apple butter with your breakfast. Lunch and dinner could be apple julep grilled chicken, salad, catfish, and much more. You’ll also get the apple julep, fritters, and butter with your meal.

These are just a few great restaurants in Pigeon Forge and the Smoky Mountains your whole family will love. Since you have an idea of where you will take your family to eat, now you just need to figure out where you all will stay! First, find out why families love our 2 bedroom condos in Pigeon Forge. Then, look through our Smoky Mountain condos and start planning your next family vacation!