Whether you’re staying with us at Blue Mountain Mist or simply enjoying the Smokies for the holiday, here’s a helpful guide to local restaurants open on Thanksgiving Day across Pigeon Forge, Sevierville, and Gatlinburg.

Pigeon Forge

• Old Mill Restaurant – Traditional Southern Thanksgiving favorites

• Mama’s Farmhouse – Family-style holiday feast

• Paula Deen’s Family Kitchen – Southern comfort Thanksgiving spread

• Harpoon Harry’s – Holiday buffet and seafood options

• Local Goat – Modern American with holiday specials (reservations recommended)

• Hard Rock Café – Classic turkey plates + regular menu

• JT Hannah’s – Holiday plates + comfort food

 Sevierville

• Applewood Farmhouse Restaurant & Grill – Famous holiday meals with all the fixin’s

• Cherokee Grill Steakhouse (Sevierville location) – Holiday specials in a cozy lodge atmosphere

• Cracker Barrel – Heat-and-serve or dine-in turkey dinners

• Chesapeake’s – Upscale seafood + Thanksgiving options

• The Diner – Casual Thanksgiving plates

Gatlinburg

• The Park Grill – Lodge-style holiday menu

• The Peddler Steakhouse – Tennessee tradition with holiday specials (very popular — arrive early)

• Cherokee Grill – Full Thanksgiving dining in a mountain-lodge setting

• Smoky Mountain Brewery – Comfort classics + holiday options

• Howard’s Restaurant – Traditional turkey dinners

Enjoy Your Holiday in the Smokies!

Whether you want a cozy lodge-style meal, a Southern family-style spread, or a full buffet, there are plenty of wonderful options to make your Thanksgiving warm, memorable, and delicious.