New Pigeon Forge Restaurant with Indoor and Outdoor Dining
Taste of India has opened on the Parkway with scratch-made tandoori, biryani, curries, and a full vegetarian menu, an elegant new dinner option worth the drive from your cabin.
Valentine’s Day Dining in the Smoky Mountains
From an illuminated walk through Anakeesta’s Astra Lumina to legendary steaks at The Greenbrier and farm-to-table plates at The Appalachian, our pick of romantic Valentine’s dinners around Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, and Sevierville.
NEW Sevierville Restaurant on Hwy 66
A friendly, small-town breakfast and lunch spot on Hwy 66, we stopped in at the new Honey Pot Grill on our way through Sevierville and found homemade biscuits, big plates, and genuinely warm service.
Red’s Soda Fountain & Ice Cream
Old-fashioned phosphates, hand-mixed shakes, and locally made Irveys Ice Cream, downtown Sevierville’s new 1940s-style soda fountain is a nostalgic must-stop next to the Dolly Parton statue.
Pigeon Forge Pizza: Pizza at The Cove
We put a local favorite to the test on Dollywood Lane, and Pizza at The Cove delivered a loaded Philly Cheese Steak pie, friendly service, and a genuine commitment to local veterans and first responders.
Fine Dining Upscale Restaurants in the Smokies
From The Greenbrier’s dry-aged steaks to Alamo’s private “Love Nest” table and the award-winning Dancing Bear Lodge in Townsend, our guide to the Smokies’ best upscale and reservation-worthy restaurants.
Lumberjack Square in Pigeon Forge
One shopping center, an entire date night: $5 movies, Lumberjack Feud’s zip line coaster, an escape room, and everything from Five Guys to Smoky Mountain Brewery at the former Walden’s Landing.
Things to Do in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge for Adults
From live music at Ole Red and Shamrock Pub to biker-bar vibes at Iron Boar Saloon, our guide to bars, grills, and nightlife spots for couples looking to unwind after dark in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge.
Locally Owned Ice Cream Shops Pigeon Forge
From made-to-order rolled ice cream at Curl de la Crème to Mad Dog’s Cotton Candy Burrito, skip the chains and check out these family-owned Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg ice cream shops instead.
2026 Restaurant Coupons and Dining Discounts
We rounded up dining coupons from The Island, the Mountain Mile, and area coupon books, free queso, cupcakes, and cinnamon rolls, so your meals in Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, and Sevierville cost a little less.