Gatlinburg Comfort Food & Homestyle Cooking
Southern cooking in Gatlinburg runs from one end of the spectrum to the other. On the quiet east side you’ll find family-run diners doing fried chicken, biscuits and gravy and made-to-order plates. On the Parkway, Ole Red and Jason Aldean’s Kitchen serve the same comfort classics with live country music and rooftop views. Both count.
Trish’s Mountain Diner serves classic Southern breakfast and lunch favorites in a cozy, family-run setting on Gatlinburg’s quieter east side.
Serves classic American breakfast and lunch favorites, including pancakes, biscuits and gravy, and hearty diner plates in a casual Parkway location.
Scratch-made American comfort food and Gatlinburg's only self-pour beer wall. Serves quality food and rotating local craft brews.
Blake Shelton's Ole Red Gatlinburg pairs live country music, Southern comfort food, and rooftop views for an entertaining dining experience.
One of Gatlinburg’s most energetic dining spots, featuring Southern comfort food, live music, and a rooftop bar overlooking the Parkway.
Serves fresh, made-to-order Southern fried chicken, hearty sides, desserts, and affordable family meals just off East Parkway.
Tom & Earl’s Back Alley Grill is a tucked-away Gatlinburg favorite known for comfort food classics, cold drinks, and a relaxed patio just off the Parkway.


