Top Best American Restaurants in Knoxville

"The Old Mill Restaurant has a whole menu dedicated to Southern Fried Specialties, so you know their fried chicken is going to be delicious!. From Southern Fried Chicken, Country Fried Chicken, Chicken Tenders and more, people love the plethora of chicken dishes the Old Mill Restaurant offers. There are even chicken dishes available to your little ones on the kids menu, including Fried Chicken Tenders, Fried Chicken Legs, and Chicken and Dumplings."

"The Old Mill is a historic grist mill in Pigeon Forge that has been in operation since 1830!. When you visit The Old Mill General Store, you can pick up some of the mill’s freshly ground flour, cornmeal, grits, oats, or a variety of mixes that feature the mill’s products. In addition to the previously mentioned items, the general store also sells sauces, salad dressing, salsas, jams, jellies, and lots of fun knick-knacks."

"A visit to Pigeon Forge isn’t complete until you have a delicious, authentic Southern meal!. You won’t find any better than at the Old Mill Restaurant!. You can taste that recipes here have been passed down for years, and that’s what makes their food so delicious, and maybe that everything is always fresh and baked daily."

"A rustic mountain lodge is where you’ll enjoy your Park Grill meal, and it is a stunning one. Get a taste of what Southern Appalachia has to offer here, and see what both locals and travelers have been raving about. Right next to the entrance to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, this is a great place to stop on your way in, or on your way out of the park."

"The Park Grill is one of the best downtown Gatlinburg restaurants to order a steak. Located on the Parkway at the entrance to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, you’ll be able to enjoy a true taste of the Smokies. After your day of hiking one of the trails or taking a scenic drive through the park, stop by The Park Grill for a hearty meal."

"1110 ParkwayGatlinburg , TN 37738. Visit WebsitePh:865-436-2300"

"My friend and I ate there yesterday and we were really glad we did. I had the pecan pancake breakfast with scrambled eggs and bacon. He had the scrambled eggs..."

"I have to give Tupelo Honey a provisional spot, because even though I've only been for lunch and dinner, their brunch menu lists a Field of Greens bowl with crispy Brussels sprouts (which seem to be trending), black eyed peas, wilted baby kale and arugula, and roasted red pepper sauce, served over farro."

"I should have specified that I wanted grilled chicken instead of fried which on the menu there were 2 choices but I wasn't asked which I preferred and also my fault that I didn't say my preference."

"TGI Friday’s is located directly across the street from our Pigeon Forge hotel and is well known for its tempting appetizers, steak, chicken, and seafood dishes. This restaurant is a great place to go when you aren’t sure what you want because there are so many options. Of course, no meal is complete without dessert."

"A casual dining experience unlike any other, where you can expect great food and drinks with plenty of fun to go around. 2794 Parkway Pigeon Forge, TN 37863. Call 865-453-1750 or visit their website for more info"

"Fridays in Pigeon Forge, TN is America’s most iconic bar and grill. One that just happens to serve killer food in an environment where it’s always Friday."

"Reduce your stress and help your health along the 10 miles of greenways, trails, and pathways around Sevierville. As part of an initiative to improve communities and improve open spaces, the Sevierville Greenways project continues to expand and develop more paths."

"We were also just a five-minute walk from Market Square, so we left our car valeted at the hotel for much of the week and explored Knoxville by foot. Dinnertime was drawing near, and there is always a wait at Stock & Barrel (and no reservations accepted); know that going in and arrive an hour (or more) before you’re ready for dinner, put your name on the list, then venture elsewhere until you receive a text that your table is ready. On this visit, we discovered Emilia, a new spot opened by Knox Mason owner Matt Gallagher that focuses on contemporary Italian from the Emilia Romanga region, and ordered a round of drinks and a round of appetizers while we waited for our call from Stock & Barrel."

"The lively bustle of open-air commerce at Market Square has been going strong for more than 150 years and shows no sign of slowing. Locals and out-of-towners alike still come to shop and eat and socialize just the way they always have, way back to the days when this was Knoxville's market house."

"If you visit Knoxville between May – November, and can time your trip for a Wednesday or Saturday, start your visit at the Knoxville Farmers Market in historic Market Square. We love a good local farmers market, and many of our readers suggested this as one of the best, and they weren’t wrong!"

"Start your ride at Crafty Bastard Brewery, one of the newest tenants at recently revitalized Emory Place. With a list of beers as quirky as its name, this nano-brewery relishes its departure from the craft-beer norm and sees its tininess as a chance to experiment with off-the-wall flavors like that of their Tessellation IPA, which boasts “a strong dank beginning that finishes with ripe and decadent notes of mangoes."

"New to The Island in Pigeon Forge, Yee-Haw Brewing Co. is one of Tennessee’s most popular breweries. Its new location in the Smokies allows visitors to enjoy a pint or a flight of the brewery’s signature beers. The venue includes 20 taps that serve all of the brewery’s products, and it is the first location to offer large format bottles of bourbon and Tennessee Whiskey aged beers."

"The latest Pigeon Forge brewery to hit the craft beer scene is Yee-Haw Brewing Co and it’s already generating 5-star reviews. Located on 131 The Island Drive, it’s right next door to the Old Smoky Mountain Distillery. There’s live music on the weekends and they’ve got a World Beer Cup winner to brag about-their Dunkel beer."

"Several coworkers and I worked up quite an apatite after requalifying at the range, and we stopped by here on our way back to the office."

"While you’re at The Island in Pigeon Forge, there’s plenty of restaurants, attractions and family friendly things to do. The Island in Pigeon Forge opened in 2013, with the stunning 200-foot tall Great Smoky Mountain Wheel as the centerpiece. Since their opening day, the Island has expanded and is growing to be one of the largest attraction destinations in the Smokies."

"Another one of the best bakeries in Pigeon Forge is Byrd’s Famous Cookies. You can get so many different kinds of cookies. You can get classic chocolate chip, almond shortbread, or scotch oatmeal."