Top Best American Restaurants in Jonathan Creek

"Visitors can dine on classic family favorites such as country-fried steak and pot roast before watching meal and flour being ground by the iconic mill. Timberwood Grill located at The Island in Pigeon Forge provides excellent service, a variety of dining options, all with a backwoods atmosphere. Junction 35 Sprits uniquely combines the ambiance of a distillery with the tasty deliciousness found at a 5-star restaurant."

"Serving hearty Southern classics family-style in a beautiful historic setting, The Old Mill Restaurant’s delicious comfort food and friendly, welcoming atmosphere is loved by locals and visitors alike. Join us for breakfast, lunch, or dinner at tables that overlook the Little Pigeon River as it flows through the water wheel of our 200-year-old mill. You won’t leave hungry!"

"Indulge in incredible cuisine prepared with traditional techniques, legendary to the Smoky Mountains. Indulge your senses with gastronomic food that combines local produce with seasonal ingredients for a hearty family style meal. Folks drive from miles away just to tuck in to the classic Southern breakfasts, lunches, and dinners at the Old Mill Restaurant."

"Owned by the same family that runs The Peddler, The Park Grill is another iconic restaurant in Gatlinburg. Couples will love The Park Grill’s rustic, yet elegant atmosphere, which is reminiscent of a traditional mountain lodge. Popular dishes at The Park Grill include the Southern Pecan Chicken, Fresh Mountain Rainbow Trout, Award-Winning Ribs, and the Shrimp & Crab Bisque."

"Located within a few hundred yards of the entrance to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, The Park Grill offers American cuisine in a casual, mountain lodge atmosphere. And as a rare find in Gatlinburg, The Park Grill also offers on-site parking. The Park Grill accepts reservations through Resy."

"The Park Grill in Gatlinburg, Tennessee is a beautiful mountain-lodge themed restaurant offering up hickory grilled steaks, fresh mountain trout, moonshine chicken, and much more!"

"The Applewood Farmhouse Restaurant proudly holds the rank of Sevierville’s oldest restaurant and offers down-home southern favorites to thousands of guests every year. As a bonus, you can enjoy a complimentary breakfast on one morning of your vacation when staying at the Appleview River Resort!. Start your day with one of the farmhouse specials or enjoy a country omelet with a side of home fries."

"While traveling the Rocky Top Wine Trail, you may want to stop for a bite to eat. There is Applewood Farmhouse Restaurant, conveniently down the road from Apple Barn Winery. Housed in an expanded 1870s farmhouse, the restaurant was started in 1986 and still retains its home-sweet-home charm to this day."

"We showed up to late for breakfast and almost went somewhere else. I'm so glad we didn't!. I had the fried chicken with Mac & cheese and…”more"

"Sitting in the Hazelwood district of Waynesville is Bourbon Barrel Beef & Ale, where they’re serving up hand-cut steaks, perfectly cooked burgers and rich flavors stuffed into every plate of American comfort food. The secret to their success is definitely in their ingredients: everything here is locally sourced and sustainable. The friendly, casual atmosphere makes this the place to head if you’re looking for a relaxing date with hearty portions sizes bursting with flavor."

"Tucked away in scenic Wears Valley, Elvira’s Cafe offers mouthwatering home-cooked meals. A native of Siberia, Elvira fell in love with East Tennessee as a student, and after years of hard work, she opened her own restaurant in 2012. For breakfast, Elvira’s Cafe serves all of your favorite dishes, including french toast, biscuits and gravy, country ham, and a variety of crepes."

"Not only does this Wears Valley restaurant offer a menu with plenty of variety, but it also has a real, hands-on feel and has earned a good reputation with locals and visitors alike. For a classic country breakfast, be sure to try Elvira's: Hotcakes, bacon, eggs, hash browns, and biscuits & gravy. They even offer sweet & savory crepes!"

"Elvira’s | Townsend – crepes and pancakes! Burgermaster Townsend – great burgers, hot dogs, and soft serve. Located right next to the Smoky Mountain River Rat, so it’s awesome for when you finish tubing!"

"The award winning Calhoun's Restaurant in Pigeon Forge, officially holds a title for "Best Ribs in America". Stop in to sample some of Tennessee’s best BBQ, ribs, steak, and sandwiches, and don't miss their mouth-watering brisket.9 minute walk, .4 miles // 2 minute drive*2441 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 (865) 868-1000"

"Easily, one of the most popular restaurants in town Calhoun’s serves up barbecue, ribs, and steaks like no one else in the area. Their meat is slow roasted over lit hickory logs which leaves it bursting with flavor and tender. Beware, you may leave here with some sticky fingers and a satisfied stomach!"

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"Family Owned and Operated, Creative Pancakes Pineapple Upside Down, Banana Split, Lemon Berry…the list goes on!. Made from scratch for over 3 generations, Smoky’s Pancake Cabin is great for those looking to explore their taste buds’ adventurous side. In addition to pancakes are their fluffy omelets and egg scramblers, a great nutritional start to your day when heading to whitewater rafting, horseback riding, and ziplining!"

"Froyo has been exploding in popularity, due in large part to it being touted as a healthier alternative to ice cream without a big difference in taste. ​Sweet Frog​ is one of the places to eat in Pigeon Forge that’s definitely found a following. Founded in 2009, they have a superb selection of your favorite sweets in frozen yogurt form — but without much of the guilt that comes from the treats they taste like."

"Looking for an alternative to ice cream that is just as delicious?. sweetFrog offers one of the best frozen yogurt experiences around. Choose from dozens of flavors of soft-serve premium frozen yogurt then pile on your choice of toppings."

"As one of the most fascinating art galleries in Gatlinburg TN, Heartwood Galleries presents an amazing collection of artwork that has been carved by a chainsaw!. While visiting the gallery, you can actually watch as thick logs are sculpted into graceful shapes such as life sized angels, gazelles, eagles and even the famous Smoky Mountain bears!. You can even bring in your own sketch to Heartwood Galleries to present your own idea for a custom order!"