Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies is an amazing spot for both kids and adults! It’s much bigger than you’d expect, with tons of exhibits to explore. One of the highlights is the moving conveyor tunnel, you’re surrounded by sharks, rays, and all kinds of sea life as you glide through. There are interactive displays, fun photo ops, and even a penguin walk parade that’s a must-see! The penguins are adorable and it’s a unique experience you won’t find at most aquariums. A great place to bring the family, unwind, and learn something new. Definitely worth the trip!

Had a blast, loved the small aquarium setting, pleased to know they're sponsored by the San Diego Zoo and Conservation, seen things here that we haven't other aquariums like the sea dragons magnificent interesting creatures! We will definitely be returning here with our family's, and Gatlinburg was amazing in itself. Oh and the Dragon room was very informative with great history as well as several live of modern day dragons.

The glass bottom boat ride is a must! We had a good time, but for the price of admission we did expect some more sea animals. The shark lagoon area was our favorite; we went through a few times seeing something new each time. The parking garage behind the aquarium is the most accessible area for parking.

Wife and I went on a Thursday morning. Same time as hundreds on 2md and 3rd graders on a field trip. While it was fun watching kids see and learn about nature the chaos with all these screaming and running kids brought our enjoyment down a notch. The tunnel under the tank is incredible to see. Penguins never disappoint. Great location and a lot of other Ripley attractions and within a 10 min walk max. If in Gatlinburg I suggest you go here.

Very good small(ish) aquarium. Definitely a must see for the kids and sea life enthusiasts on your trip! Fair warning, they are a bit pricey, but it's not horrible. They have a daily parade of penguins at 1:15pm as well. HIGHLY suggest though that you go early right when they open to avoid the crowds!

Definitely worth the visit. A little crowded, but it was just before a holiday week. So much to see. Some interactive exhibits. Huge play area halfway through for kids to climb around and get a little energy out. Couple eatery places inside for a drink & snack.

Loved it! Many new attractions even since 2024. The fish all look great. It's very clean. Expect to spend at least an hour or 2 taking your time walk through. There is a kids play area and a food court near the end.

We arrived Saturday, November 15th and this place was packed with tourist. The parking lot was at full capacity so we parked at the garage. $10.00 for the whole day is a fantastic deal. We were walking distance from every where, quite convenient. We took the chair lift(they also offer a closed in cable car)to the top and it was wonderful(a bit scary[windy day] but worth it). The shops, restaurants( the drinks we ordered were delicious), and activities were adorable. Family friendly galore. I wish I had more time to stay for the evening lights part of the park. I loved the food stands and how each stand had a different type of hot chocolate. It all looked yummy! The drinks and the ice cream made my day! They had a show with elves singing and dancing. As we were leaving the carolers were arriving. There's definitely the feel of the Christmas spirit here. I'd definitely return another time.

We really enjoyed Anakeesta. The views from the top are gorgeous, and you can see the mountains so clearly. There are plenty of places to grab food, which was nice because we didn’t have to leave or rush. The play areas were great for the kids — they spent so much time there and had a blast. If you’re planning to stay for the lights and Astra Lumina at night, I’d definitely go in the afternoon. It worked out perfectly for us to see everything in daylight and then stay for the night experience. About the chair lifts — they were fine for us, but just a heads-up that there are only a few cabin (gondola) options, so you might have to wait a bit if you prefer those. They also run shuttle buses if you want to avoid the chair lifts completely, which is really helpful for anyone not comfortable with heights. One of the favorite part of the whole place was the Treetop Skywalk. Walking across those bridges with the mountains all around was honestly the highlight of everyone’s day. It was a really fun and easy day overall with kids .

A true gem—fun-filled and magical for the whole family. Everyone of us loved it! The 20-minute wait for the chairlift was worth it; once you're on, the adventure begins. The ride up is thrilling, and the Observation Tower offers stunning mountain views. There’s something for everyone: the Treetop Play Area kept my kid delighted, while the Treetop Skywalk was a serene highlight. The park is clean, well-equipped, and beautifully maintained. Plan to spend a full day here—you’ll want time to enjoy every moment. Highly recommended!

Our family visited Anakeesta, and we all loved it! The scenery is absolutely stunning. We appreciated that the park worked with nature and highlighted the beauty of the mountains, trees, flowers, etc. Every single view was breathtaking! We did not purchase our tickets ahead of time, but when we go back, we will. We were able to use a posted QR code and buy our tickets at the park rather than stand in line for tickets. We purchased the base ticket and added-on being able to ride coasters. The ride up is an adventure in itself. We rode the chair lift up and the chodola back down. For those less-adventurous, there is the Ridge Rambler (big truck)! The staff at Anakeesta if fantastic. Everyone was so friendly! There were lots of options for food at reasonable price points. We stayed long enough to have both lunch and dinner! If you go with children, be prepared to pay for extras. Note what the base ticket includes, and know that riding the mountain coasters, ziplining, and the photo package are all additional in cost.

I gave this place a five out of five star review because of their Christmas light presentation. It was early fun experience to walk around looking at all the decorations. I would say this is definitely more of a kids place but as an adult, I had fun. There was a very long wait to get to the top of the mountain and aren’t even a longer way to get down during the holiday seasons. I would probably plan on going during the week when kids are still in School.

Amazing place for the entire family. There are just 4 gondolas for family with kids and stroller. There are also trucks as well that can take you up there with the stroller but the gondola is really fun, so you have to wait; it worth the wait. Tons of stuff to see and try. My kids and I LOVE IT so much. The fact that they close late at night was very cool as well. We visited on Saturday and it was manageable. For kids Pizza at Kephart cafe was delicious. The Astra Lumina was very out of space, was ok for us. We will come back!!

We have been to Gatlinburg, numerous times and never tried to go into this A. Theme park, but today it was snowing and we said, let's go to the top, so we took the snow ski. Chair left to the top and what a cool place. Nice little village, great restaurant, incredible views. A lot of the stuff was closed because today it was snowing so they didn't want anyone to get hurt. But the things that were open the bridges all the walkways we had a pretty good time. I give it 4 stars only because it was 29°. Maybe on a 75° day, it would have got 5 stars. Some of the things were closed. So I can't give it a full review. Thanks again for getting us in and out. So quickly.

This was a cool attraction, and less expensive than some of the other attractions in the area. Loved the view from the top. My one grievance is that they wouldn’t let me go up by myself due to their safety precautions, you have to bring friend. Luckily, I convinced my siblings to come with me. So this is only good as a group activity, if you’re solo, you’re out of luck.

The Gatlinburg Space Needle offers a refreshing aerial view of the Smokies and downtown, especially during clear weather. The elevator ride is smooth, and the observation deck gives a quiet moment to take in the landscape without the usual street-level bustle. While the arcade and base attractions feel a bit dated, the view itself makes the visit worthwhile. Staff were courteous, and the overall experience felt safe and well-managed. It’s a solid stop for visitors who want a visual reset before diving back into the crowds. The ticket pricing is reasonable, and the option to buy in advance online helps streamline the visit—especially during weekends or peak travel seasons. The observation deck offers informational panels that highlight key landmarks in the distance, adding a subtle educational layer to the experience. Whether you're snapping photos, taking a quiet moment to reflect, or simply enjoying the breeze above the town, the Space Needle delivers a calm and scenic break from Gatlinburg’s busy streets.

This could be great but it is so ran down. The paint had so many layers. The stairs that you look at have so many cobb webs. Would be great for signs about height as you get higher and higher. Maybe an audio explaining different things rather than the same beat in the sound system. The only plaques were peeling apart. Those green lights at night make for terrible pictures. Maybe consider a vending machine or something once at the top again potential. The price doesn't reflect.

Great experience! We were able to go during the daytime and at night, which both gave us fantastic views! You can go twice with each ticket and I recommend checking Groupon for deals. It's an elevator with ride up with a view and you can stay on the 360° platform as long as you want. There's a couple benches to sit and a 'Stamp a Penny' machine for 51c.

Totally worth the $15 each! We hung out up there for a while, just chatting and soaking in the views. Gorgeous scenery, epic photo ops — couldn’t have asked for a better spot! Stay wild! @bucketlistbabekc

Worth the trip up. Take photos in elevator at night because green colored lights make for horrible photos up top. Great views of Gatlinburg.

So we got to go up twice, once in the morning and once at night. Night time is amazing, but you can feel it swaying back and forth. Not going to lie I'm scared of heights so when I could literally see it moving back and forth it had me freaked out but over all me and my girlfriend had an amazing time up there

Had a great time here. About 50 cars to look at. Something for all age groups and genre of fans. They have tons of fast and furious, several marvel themed vehicles, older things like James Dean, the Munsters, Beverly Hillbillies, Andy Griffith and so on. Good museum to check out.

Just a cool attraction. You have the chance to get up close to some of the most memorable vehicles from cinema. Great for kids and adults

We deliberated for a while before spending the $20 each to go in. We were bith glad we did. So many impressive cars. A little heavy on cars from the Fast and Furious series, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. Recommended.

There are a lot of cars from the Fast and the Furious. We really enjoyed the videos from George Barris as he explained how he came up with some of the ideas for cars that he had. There are cars from Dolly Parton, Elvis Presley, and Michael Jackson. There was also the Ghost Busters car!

If you’re into cars or tv/movies, this is a great museum to visit. With a variety of cars from many different time periods, it was a fun stop to see in Gatlinburg. There were (I believe) over 60 cars…and they are the originals, not replicas. Really cool!

We were really impressed with the Car Museum. The kids couldn't believe how many cars were here. There is a second level. There were 4 of us so the tickets were a bit pricey for all of us.

Nice collection of movie and celebrity cars. Iconic cars like the Smokey and the Bandit Trans Am, one of the General Lees, and the Batmobile. Also quite a few of the Fast and the Furious vehicles. A little pricey for what it is but still worth the visit if you’re a car enthusiast.

Did this coaster at night and it was very fun. I was able to get tickets on Groupon for just under $13, which helped. The overall ride is about 3 minutes up and 2 minutes down if you're going full throttle. The coasters and track look to be very well maintained and the staff is friendly and helpful.

There was a pretty long wait when I went, around 1.5 hours but the ride came very close to being worth it. It’s a short ride, about 5 minutes total, with around 3 minutes of automatic movement. The best part is the last two minutes when you get to control the coaster yourself, reaching speeds up to 30 mph. Kids would absolutely love it! I wouldn’t recommend going on weekends unless you’re prepared to wait. Overall, it was a really good experience, and the staff were super friendly and doing their best, so the wait isn’t really on them. Would recommend buying the tickets on groupon for around 13 dollars, else you can buy them at the location for 18.

Fun experience! Like others suggested, we rode the coaster at night. The lights and overall atmosphere were great. I only wish the coaster was longer because I didnt want it to end!

So much fun! Highly recommend. Fun coaster. You can accelerate and break as you please. Kids can ride with you. Check it out!

we arrived 15 minutes before they closed and they still allowed us to ride even though it would be a few minute after close before the ride would be over, I’m glad they did though because the ride was really fun and well decorated for Halloween! All of the staff were really kind and had great service. The older gentleman with the beard really stood out to me the most he wasn’t just kind to his customers but was really kind when interacting with employees, he was in charge of training two young men who will do really well under his care.

This was an amazingly thrilling, fast coaster you're on alone, or with a younger person in front of you! You buckle up, and sit back as you get pulled up a couple of hills then it tells you to push the handle forward, and you go speeding at a breakneck speed around curves with signs saying 80 ft drop!! Excellent fun!!! Don't brake, you're not flying into the forest anytime soon!! Everyone is really friendly and helpful, and there are pictures after!! Have fun!!!

Whewww! We went for a night ride and it's pretty with the lined lights but DARK. This coaster goes FAST. The wait time is unbelievable compared to completion of ride. Overall it was just the fun or thrill that I needed.

We came here for a nice date night, and it did not disappoint! We got a filet mignon with a baked potato and a New York strip with steak fries. Both were cooked to perfection. We also got dessert and devoured it in minutes 😂 Our servers were super sweet and did an amazing job. I would say the only disappointment was they don’t have mashed potatoes on their menu, I made my own out of the baked potato so it was ok.

We spent the later half of the week in Pigeon Forge & Gatlinburg, and were so excited to eat at the Peddler before heading back home! We LOVED every part of our meal here. The salad bar was amazing and had so many choices! I overfilled my salad a couple times, but it’s hard not to when you like so many of the toppings offered! The 12 ounce ribeye was the best steak I’ve ever had! It was cooked perfectly and had such good flavor! Every one in my family absolutely loved their meals as well. Service was amazing and super attentive! We loved watching how quickly the staff bussed empty tables in order to have a smooth turn-over for people waiting to be seated. Beautiful scenery too! We will definitely make this our “go-to” place the next time we visit the area! 😁

We visited here during peak season in the fall, and we showed up without a reservation, which isn’t recommended, but we still had a good experience! We were able to get a table in the lounge room fairly quickly and had a great experience. Kimberly was an awesome waitress. The salad bar was extensive. Steaks were awesome, and I had the mountain blackberry margarita. We also saw three black bears in the river, which was super cool. Check it out if you are in Gatlinburg!

Just wow!! From the service to our food! Our steaks were perfectly cooked and tasted amazing. Not overly seasoned so you can actually taste the meat. The salad bar was great, even close to closing time. The fired green beans were also great. Our new go to place while in town.

Came here for our anniversary dinner and the service was amazing. We sat by the river with candlelit and were treated so kindly the entire night. We were told Happy Anniversary more times than we could count which made the whole night for us. We ordered the marinated chicken and petite filet mignon. Both fall apart tender and seasoned perfectly. We had the chocolate cake and vanilla ice cream for dessert and it was so airy light and delicious after our meal. Server was attentive and brought drinks when ours were half way empty. Couldnt say any more good things about this place.

Great atmosphere; had a table by the river and we even saw a bear!!! Filet mignon and the salad bar were amazing. I highly recommend this restaurant. Reservations book out 2 weeks in advance, so try to get a river view! It is soooo worth it.

Beautiful steak house perched above the river. They have an extensive salad bar with tons of fresh greens. I had the prime rib and it tender and perfectly medium rare. Would come back again.

This place should have 5 stars!! I've been eating here for important events for over 20 years!! My family introduced me to this place when I was in college. Since then, my husband and I go. The food is always OUTSTANDING!! Being an artsy tomboy, I ABSOLUTELY LOVE the atmosphere!! It hits my dainty girly button and the tomboy finds the rugged outside compelling!! I5 may not be everyone's cup of tea, but I recommend it to everyone!! And, it's located on the Arts and Crafts Loop!!

What an absolutely delightful little place. All the food is divine, made in house from scratch and you can tell. The tea is amazing, cold or hot. The plates are well portioned and oh so tasty, and the atmosphere and service were truly wonderful. 10/10 will definitely come again next time we're in Gatlinburg.

What a hidden jewel! Wonderful restaurant/tea room off the beaten path. Krissy was our server and was wonderful! We started with the Sherry tomato bisque and it was outstanding. Then we had the lobster pie, delicious. They also serve Wild plum muffins with their homemade Wild plum jelly, soooo good! They only serve beer but you can bring your own bottle of wine. They are open on Thursday, Friday and Saturday so I recommend you make a reservation. You will be very happy when you dine here💕

We have been to the Wild Plum many, many times in the past and it was one of our favorite places to go. However, many things have now changed!. Must make reservations in advanced and by text only! And, you cannot make a reservation on the day you hope to visit. Hours of operation are greatly restricted. Only open Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The menu, always offering delicious, choices, now very restricted and very expensive. We were not able to stay this week as there were no choices for a person with food issues. The hostess did say they would make adjustments and when we asked what those choices might be, we were told she could only tell us after we were seated. Couldn't take that risk to say nothing of the embarrassment of leaving a table. Just not the same great little tea house that it was.

This experience was really cool, super cute and special for couples, we loved everything about this place, the waitress was very good and hard working, and the chef prepared some unique delicious food! Our favorites were the salmon burger, hot brie cheese platter, and the apple cake was one of the most amazing desserts we have ever tasted. The only thing we had that was so so was the beet salad. The staple plum tea here is addictive, but just remember that is the only tea they have (no tea varieties which confused us a bit). Overall it was wonderful and we would go back if we were ever in the area again.

Outstanding reviews however they ask for reservation requests via text... problem we have had is they have not replied to our texts up and until the date requested and both attempts were responded with your request not available. They could easily use Open Table or Resy to show potential guests online availability.

A must see destination. Everything was incredible, from the food, to the scenery, to the gracious service. It may have been the best meal of my life. If you’re considering a visit, do it. You will not regret it. Be sure to make a reservation!

Stopped in for breakfast and really enjoyed the atmosphere. Portions were good and the food was tasty, I had the corn beef hash Benedict and it hit the spot. Service was friendly and kept things moving, even with the crowd. A solid way to start the morning in Gatlinburg

This place is definitely worth the wait. By far one if not the best breakfast I've ever eaten. Pancakes are a must even if your not a fan as I normally would not eat one. But these are absolutely amazing. The cinnamon rolls we got 2 so we all shared, absolutely delicious. The omelet was made to perfection 👌 This place is a MUST! Even if your not staying in Gatlinburg go there for breakfast cuz you won't be disappointed. Great all around over all in every area. 10 outta 10

My wife and I visited in mid-September, and really enjoyed our visit. Before I get to the review proper, I think we should have a bit of a caution regarding parking. For the entire restaurant, there are six parking spaces plus a single handicap parking space. If you show up when you are hungry, those spaces will be filled. And that means that you need to park across the street for $20/day (no hourly rate, no validated parking). Of course, this is pretty standard for Gatlinburg, because it's a tourist town, so why not? But that means that unless you are staying at the Day's Inn next door, you need to budget for an additional $20 above the cost of your meal ($48 + tip for the two of us). OK. On with the review proper. We got there at pretty much prime lunch time, so had several minutes of wait to be seated. The theme / interior of the restaurant is nicely in line with the log cabin / breakfast camp idea. Our server was great. We had the Crocket's Buckwheat Fruit & Nut Pancakes and Thick Aretha Frankenstein's Pancakes (with Blackberry Compote). Both were delicious. I really enjoyed the Aretha's as their thickness made them out of the ordinary. My side order of Corned Beef Hash was among the better CB Hash I've had. I also ordered a side of Cherokee Sweet Corn Pone. I don't recall ever before having Corn Pone. I really liked it, and will be both looking for it on menus in the future and also looking for a good recipe to try making it myself. Since I mentioned the meal price above, I need to also mention that we had a side order of quite tasty Pecan Smoked Bacon, one Coffee and one Iced Tea. So, to sum up, a really good breakfast spot, but when considering the cost of parking, it becomes a quite pricy meal.

Much hype surrounding this place. The wait is over an hour long. The inside looks great and the menu is a newspaper to give you that old countryside vibe. We ordered the popular must trys including the thick pancakes and the giant cinnamon buns. The pancakes were enormous but the texture and flavor was lacking. When you bite into them, you don't get that fluffy texture, instead it kinda breaks apart when you cut into it. Kinda hard to describe but you'll know what I mean when you try it. It looks great for photos but tastes very average. The syrup also was very average. We ordered a side of bacon and the portion size was smaller than expected, they were mediocre. The giant cinnamon bun was flavorless, dry and tough. The cinnamon buns you can get at the mall is miles better. We took it to go and ended up tossing it the next morning. My favorite item was the strawberry orange juice. Home made and fresh, delicious. We visited here on vacation and got pulled into the hype. This restaurant is textbook tourist trap.

The BEST breakfast we had while in Gatlinburg! However, it is extremely busy, with looong waiting times being right on the main strip. We had to wait 1 hour and 45 minutes to get seated however once seated the service is fast and the food is so worth it and filling! You won’t leave hungry that’s for sure! The staff, for being so crowded and busy were still very pleasant, efficient and always had a smile on their faces. Breakfast was soo DELICIOUS!!

I wasn't sure when we waited over an hour to get a seat. It was totally worth it! The food was excellent and the portions were generous. The pancake was almost an inch thick and very fluffy. Chicken fried steak was perfect. The prices were reasonable too. It ended up more of a brunch. Service was excellent. Definitely worth the wait!

A nice stop for breakfast. Love the atmosphere of this place, food was good as was the service. Had the stuffed French Toast with blueberries. The Wife had grandma's hatties French toast which was huge, I had to help her with that 😁

One of the best breakfast spots! Pancake Pantry completely lived up to the hype. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, the kind of place you instantly feel comfortable in. The service was truly world-class—friendly, attentive, and with perfect timing of food. everything came out exactly when it should. And the food? Absolutely delicious. Every bite tasted amazingly and was made with care. Honestly, this is one of the best breakfast places I’ve ever visited, and I’d come back in a heartbeat.

Founded in 1961, Pancake Pantry is a must-visit classic. We waited about 20 minutes as a party of seven, but service was quick once seated. The place is big, lively, and a bit loud, yet conversation-friendly. The veggieburger was mild and could use a little more flavor, but the Swiss Chocolate Chip Pancake were absolutely delicious, fluffy, flavorful, and easily the best I’ve had. Portions are generous, and sharing a pancake and a sandwich works perfectly for two. The fries were crisp and tasty too. Definitely worth the wait for the pancakes.

The atmosphere was wonderful! We just stumbled upon this place while passing through. We were surprised by the huge portions of pancakes, haha. Everything seemed homemade, which made it even better. The pancakes were good, but I personally loved the crepes more. The coffee was also great. While the food was excellent, the friendliness and service varied depending on the staff, which was a bit disappointing. We parked in a nearby paid parking garage.

Every time!- LoL, now hear me out. I will preface this review with a note that the staff here do an amazing job and work very hard at making sure they get people in and out in a pleasant but quick turn around. And every staff person we encountered were super nice and talented, so keep this in mind as you continue to read ok- every time we visit Gatlinburg we TRY to make the Pancake Pantry one of our morning treats, but to be honest some trips we just dont feel like waiting in line for breakfast. It's a delicious time when we do go in but we really have to psych ourselves up to not mind standing in line and then having breakfast in a tightly packed, hustling swarm of a people filled restaurant. I will admit there have been a few times it gives a boost of delight to see all the families enjoying their times together. But if you don't like crowds or cramped places maybe bypass this one! But that said if you don't like crowds you probably shouldn't be in Gatlinburg 😄.

Absolutely loved this place! It has that perfect cozy mountain town vibe that makes you want to linger over breakfast. The place is spotless, and the staff are friendly and efficient. A must-visit spot if you’re in the area and craving a comforting, quality breakfast!

It has been years since I have come for a visit. Always bring a friend to try the delicious breakfast. My friend had the sweet potato pancakes, which she loved and the sausage patties. I had the gluten free pancakes which was a first. They were okay. I just don't like regular syrup because of the processed ingredients in it, so I only ate one out of the huge portion given to me because of the syrup. The turkey sausage was good too. Before I came I saw on their online menu there was a gluten free crepe option, which when I asked I was told no there was none.

I've been to this place I'm sure close to 100 times over more than 2 decades, and the service and food are always topnotch. Half the time I even come to town is because I want the pantry. The place is always packed, but service is always great and wait times are minimal. The pancakes and French toast are the best in the world, the rest of the fare is fantastic as well. I'll always be back.

Anniversary dinner,Cherokee Grill has a more elegant atmosphere great for date nights. Saw a few families. Food was amazing. Bread was a garlic bread, we started with bruschetta- on the garlic bread, great cheese to tomato and balsamic drizzle ratio. Then we had Caesar salads they were a good portion. Our main dish was sirloin steak medium rare it was good for a sirloin. I had the Neva potatoes which were a cheesy hash browns, very good highly recommend. My husband had the blue cheese grits, which was also very good the blue cheese isn't over powering. Our service was very good as well. Each part of our meal was perfectly timed out and not rushed. Highly recommend this restaurant.

We decided to have dinner here on a Saturday night and it was great! Adreonna our server was attentive, quick, and so nice! She made our first time visit here great. The atmosphere is very cozy, warm, and charming. We started off with the spinach and artichoke dip which was great! The garlic bread with butter we received was also delicious! For our mains we tried the herb crusted trout and smoky mountain fried chicken. Both were so good! I personally have the chicken and I absolutely loved the vegetable gravy it came with! We really enjoyed our experience here! We did book a reservation in advance but still had to wait 20-30 minutes for a table. Many groups weren’t able to accommodated because of the 2-3 hour wait so please be prepared to wait or book ahead of time on weekends. The parking was also not so great but we luckily found a spot. We will definitely be returning in the future thank you!

Well here we go again. I am a pretty lenient connoisseur with my reviews. But when you pay a buck fidty (not including the tip) for your family's food it better come out with fireworks and ALL the stops. This meal did not even come close. We were sat and over an 1 hour later we received our food. Both of my boys fries were luke warm to be generous. Warning: if you order the "kids" lemonade you get "free" refills, however if you order the "adult" lemonade you pay 2 dollars for refills. So..... order a kids and beat the system. I understand you are in a vacation town and you pay vacation prices.... just be prepared to come off the hip for subpar "fine" dinning experience. If I would have know all together, I just would have gone to The Alamo for a total package experience.

This was our first time to Gatlinburg. My husband got the seafood platter, which was a special for the week that we were there. I got a large filet 9 oz with their neve potatoes. I i only got the nine ounce because my husband swore that he was going to eat some of it...he lied... He was so full from the seafood platter that he could only take a couple bites of my steak.. So I recommend getting the smaller one if your husband's not gonna eat any of it!!! Service was amazing. Destiny was our server, she was incredible, in fact, all the staff were amazing. Any staff that came by would ask can I help you with anything, take your picture whatever. My husband wanted to eat where they had a fireplace. So we got a table, right by the big giant fireplace.. Food, obv the seafood platter had so much on it that he couldn't hardly even take a bite of my steak... Shrimp and scallops were very tasty. Had a real woody flavor to them. The rice base needs a change. Baked potato nice sized and hot. Bread was unique and hot. Ceasar salad as expected. 9 oz filet..gigantic, i could only eat half and my husband struggled to eat half of the other half because he couldn't stand to see it go to waste!! The potato neve was very yummy! I ordered the filet med rare, came more rare and was not hot, but taste was amazing!! Had them warm it up a little bit after I'd already eaten about half of it though because it was so yummy!!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Absolutely Outstanding Dining Experience! Cherokee Grill completely exceeded our expectations from start to finish. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, with that perfect balance of upscale comfort and Southern charm. We started with their fresh, hot bread served with butter — soft, flavorful, and the kind of bread you can’t stop eating. Then we ordered their bruschetta, and it was absolutely amazing — toasted just right, with fresh tomatoes, melted cheese, and the perfect drizzle of balsamic glaze. Every bite was bursting with flavor. Next up, the Amaretto Sour, and let me just say… wow. Hands down the best one I’ve ever had! You could immediately taste the difference in quality — made with fresh ingredients instead of a pre-mix, perfectly balanced between sweet and tart. It’s easily one of those drinks you’ll crave again and again. For dinner, I ordered the Boursin Filet, and it was absolutely divine. The steak was cooked to perfection — tender, juicy, and bursting with flavor. The creamy Boursin cheese added the perfect richness that made every bite melt in my mouth. It’s easily one of the best steaks I’ve had anywhere. They also had a daily special menu, which was such a nice touch and showed how much thought and creativity goes into their offerings. And to finish things off, we tried the Italian Cream Cake — something I had never had before, and it was to die for. Moist, flavorful, with the perfect amount of sweetness — a true must-try dessert! I also want to give a huge shoutout to our waiter, Hunter, who made the entire experience even better. He was incredibly friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable about the menu, offering great recommendations and making us feel completely taken care of the whole evening. From the food to the drinks to the service, everything was exceptional. Cherokee Grill has definitely become one of my new favorite spots — we’ll absolutely be back soon!

First things first - RESERVATIONS!! Ok, we ate at Cherokee Grill last night and enjoyed our time and the food. FOOD: As you can see, we both got the filets. My wife - the 7 oz and I got the 9 oz. I almost went with the ribeye (my normal) but chose the filet in the end. As expected, the meat was very tender and cooked to perfection. I had medium rare and my wife went medium. Both were spot on. We also had the crab bisque and enjoyed it. I had a the baked potato and she had some kind of potato casserole. That’s the only thing we did t care for. The blueberry cobbler and ice cream and brownie with ice cream was great! SERVICE: Our waitress was great being attentive and very friendly. I know she had a couple of hard tables but she still kept her friendliness up and our drinks filled. The host wasn’t overly friendly but, ok. I cannot stress enough about reservations. We got our reservation a little over a week ahead of time. Let me add here that parking (anywhere in Gatlinburg) is almost nonexistent unless you park in a paid parking lot. We found a place at the restaurant and PAID! ATMOSPHERE: The atmosphere is what you’d expect from a nice steak house. The dress was anything from casual to dressy. The ambiance is great and the place wasn’t too loud. Rather enjoyable. The main thing here is take care of your reservations and parking or it’s going to be a headache. But this is Gatlinburg in general. Enjoy!

We have been here twice!! This time was for our honeymoon dinner and it did not disappoint. Everything was amazing. Thank you to our waitress Mary for being so kind and she did not skip a beat! The food and service was outstanding. We will return soon!