Applewood Farmhouse Grill

Why go: Every meal at the Grill opens with a complimentary basket of warm apple fritters, homemade apple butter, and the signature Applewood Julep, and the scratch-made Southern comfort menu that follows has kept this Apple Valley landmark packed since 1995.

About Applewood Farmhouse Grill

Applewood Farmhouse Grill opened in 1995 as a purpose-built companion to the original Applewood Farmhouse Restaurant, constructed to absorb the overflow of guests who were waiting hours for a table across the road. In the three decades since, it has grown into a full destination in its own right, set within the Apple Valley campus alongside the Apple Barn Cider Mill, a winery, a creamery, and a general store.

Every meal begins with something no upcharge covers: a complimentary basket of fresh apple fritters, served piping hot with homemade apple butter and the Applewood Julep, a sweet apple drink that has become as iconic to this property as the food itself. The Grill’s kitchen uses only hormone and antibiotic-free chicken, and the menu spans from country omelets and iron skillet plates at breakfast to Southern fried chicken, chicken and dumplings, catfish, meatloaf, and bone-in wings at lunch and dinner.

The selection runs broader than what you find at the original Farmhouse across the road, with sandwiches, salads, a LeConte Steak Burger, and a Blackened Chicken Alfredo Pasta that give groups with varying tastes more room to work with. For guests staying in a cabin, the Grill offers Family Cabin Packs as a takeout-only option, bundled with a choice of entree, sides, and dessert to feed four to six.

Getting to Applewood Farmhouse Grill

The Grill sits on Apple Valley Road in Sevierville, a short drive from the Parkway and easy to reach from Pigeon Forge by heading north on US-441 and turning left onto Apple Valley Road. The Grill is the first Applewood building you encounter on the campus, with the original Farmhouse Restaurant and the cider bar a short walk farther in. Ample parking is available throughout the grounds, and the entire Apple Valley campus is easy to navigate on foot once you are parked.

Why Choose Applewood Farmhouse Grill

The Grill is the more accessible entry point to the Applewood campus during peak season, with a pace that tends to move faster than the original Farmhouse across the road and a menu built with more variety for mixed groups.

• Three distinct service windows daily. Breakfast runs 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM, lunch from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM, and dinner from 3:00 PM until close, each with its own dedicated menu rather than a single all-day approach.
• Generally easier table access than the original Farmhouse. The Grill was built specifically to handle overflow, and on busy summer and fall weekends it tends to get you seated faster than the neighboring restaurant.
• More range for mixed groups. Wings, a steak burger, pasta, and salads sit alongside the traditional farmhouse plates, giving everyone at the table a workable option.
• Online ordering for takeout. The Grill offers online ordering through the official website for guests who prefer to pick up and head back to a cabin rather than sit down for a full meal.
• A natural anchor for a full campus afternoon. The cider bar, winery, creamery, candy shop, and general store are all within easy walking distance after your meal, making the Grill a convenient first stop on the Apple Valley grounds.

Menu Favorites

The Grill menu covers all three meals and draws from the same scratch-made Southern traditions the Applewood campus has been known for since the original Farmhouse opened. Every order comes with a complimentary fritter basket before you even start.

• Smoky Mountain Biscuit Benedict. Fresh-baked biscuits topped with tender ham and scrambled eggs, smothered in country sausage gravy and served alongside home fried potatoes, a breakfast plate built to carry you through a full day.
• Country Boy Breakfast Skillet. Home fried potatoes layered with scrambled eggs, ham, bacon, sausage, and shredded cheese in a cast iron skillet, served with a Southern-style biscuit.
• Original Farmhouse Sampler Trio. All three Farmhouse favorites on one plate: chicken and dumplings, chicken pot pie, and Southern fried chicken. The right call when the group cannot agree on just one.
• Julep Grilled Chicken. A grilled chicken breast marinated in the signature Applewood Julep and served with apple relish, one of the lighter entrees on the dinner menu.
• Country Fried or Cajun Grilled Catfish. A large catfish fillet available hand-dipped and lightly fried or Cajun grilled, served with homemade tartar sauce.
• Southern Fried Chicken Wings. Bone-in wings breaded in the house Southern fried chicken batter and tossed in your choice of house buffalo, garlic Parmesan, or hot honey BBQ, served with ranch.
• Polly’s Banana Puddin’. A house-made banana pudding that regulars mention by name, available on its own or with a scoop of French vanilla ice cream.
• Peach Cobbler. Served warm and available with French vanilla or mint chocolate chip ice cream, a satisfying finish to any service.

What to Expect

The Grill is a casual, unfussy farmhouse dining room with no particular dress expectations and a layout that accommodates families and larger groups comfortably.

• Outdoor seating on the campus grounds. Seating outside is available for guests who want to take advantage of the Apple Valley setting when the weather cooperates.
• Gets busy on peak weekends. Summer and fall foliage season bring the Apple Valley campus to full capacity; arriving early in the service period or during weekday visits keeps wait times manageable.
• Hours are subject to seasonal change. The official website posts current hours, but calling ahead before a long drive is always worth the extra step to confirm the Grill is running as planned.
• Breakfast ends at 11:00 AM. The morning menu transitions to lunch at 11:00 AM sharp, so plan accordingly if starting the day with fritters and a skillet is the goal.

Nearby Restaurants in Sevierville

• Applewood Farmhouse Restaurant. The original Applewood property set inside a historic 1921 farmhouse, steps across the campus from the Grill and serving the same scratch-made Southern comfort traditions.
• Apple Barn Cider House. Hard cider brewed on the Apple Valley campus, with a tasting bar and a well-stocked gift shop right alongside the production operation.
• Apple Valley Creamery. House-made ice cream and frozen treats a short walk from the Grill, the natural way to close out a meal on the campus.
• Apple Barn Winery, Inc. A working winery on the Apple Valley campus offering tastings and bottled wines made from Tennessee fruit.
• Aubrey’s. A full-service American restaurant with a broad menu and generous portions, a reliable option for groups with varied appetites a few minutes from the campus.

Explore More

My Smoky Mountain Guide Sevierville is a great resource for finding things to do and places to eat.

• Sevierville Food and Beverage Guide. Browse restaurants, coffee shops, distilleries, and dessert stops in Sevierville, organized by category.
• Sevierville Attractions. From outlet shopping to attractions and entertainment venues, find out what else is happening along the Parkway and beyond.
• Sevierville Outdoor Adventure. Hiking, paddling, ziplines, and more outdoor options in Sevierville.