It’s like sunshine on a plate.Guests can enjoy these delicious options from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m., with the last seating for breakfast at 11 a.m.
That's why I've put together this list of the best restaurants in Pigeon Forge and Sevierville, based on Average Ratings from Google, Facebook, Yelp, and TripAdvisor.
I've included a variety of restaurants to suit all tastes, from American to BBQ to pizza to steak houses to Mexican. There's also an all-day breakfast place, a diner, and a higher-end restaurant in Sevierville.
The list is sorted by my Average Rating, so you can easily find the best-rated restaurants in the area.
From the article:
Get ready to go back in time for your vacation. Way back in time.
The Wayback is a groovy, retro-themed hotel mostly for adults opening in Pigeon Forge between Flapjack's Pancake Cabin and the Jurassic Jungle Boat Ride.
Inspired by old roadside motels in Palm Springs, the hotel is hoping to provide a "vibrant escape amidst the high energy of downtown Pigeon Forge."
The 134-room hotel is expected to open in early September, according to general manager Marty Rothchild, and is developed by Sevierville-based company Aatmos. It's a Tribute portfolio hotel, part of the Marriott family.
2) Country Cascades - Row 25 on Spreadsheet - Recently announced a new $14 million dollar expansion to its indoor water park offerings. It's scheduled to open in 2025. You can read more and see renderings here: WATE TV news
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Hi Everyone,
I see many requests for hotel suggestions on social media, so I thought I would do some research and create a post that can serve as a good starting point for anyone looking for a hotel near Dollywood.
I began by narrowing the choices to Pigeon Forge to make the list more manageable. I excluded Gatlinburg and included only one hotel option in Sevierville, which is very close to Dollywood. Not every single hotel in Pigeon Forge is listed.
I created a column that averages the Google Rating and the Trip Advisor Rating. This column is sorted by the average rating, so you can easily find the best-rated hotels. I also created columns for the most requested features, such as a lazy river, indoor pool, hot tubs, balcony, fireplace, Trolley Stop, pet friendly, etc. There are also four columns of notes where I have added some info that you might find helpful, and in some cases firsthand reviews that I have seen on social media. There is a column that indicates the distance of each property from Dollywood, if that's important to you. Please though, if your child or child-at-heart are dead set on having a lazy river, as one example, please make sure to follow up with the property to make sure that the lazy river is operational and will be operational during your stay.
Unfortunately, due to the limitations of Google Blogger with creating tables and spreadsheets, it is not feasible to upload the table to this blog post and call it day. Instead, I've created a view-only link to my google spreadsheet. From there, you can sort or filter the columns and results any way you like. Want the places with indoor pools? Sort it that way. Closest to Dollywood? Sort it that way too. Pet Friendly - same idea. You can even download my spreadsheet and make it your own!
I did not include pricing information due to fluctuations with the seasons and even during the season the prices can vary, so that will be one additional step for you in your research.
If you're undecided on a timeframe to visit Pigeon Forge, this article from US News offers a lot of considerations you may want think about - read that here..
Before researching for this post, I had not given much thought to the difference between what a Whirlpool and a Jacuzzi is, but there is a difference. It seems that Whirlpools are not as common as Jacuzzi's are in this area, but people use both words to describe them...and sometimes they say hot tub too, to make it more confusing. I've done my best to differentiate all three in my spreadsheet.
If you would like me to add your firsthand experience about a property, I would be glad to do so. Just email me at whatsupatdollywood@gmail.com. Likewise, if you see any information that is incorrect, email me that too.
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| Restaurant | Address | Phone | Google Rating (out of 5 Stars) | Yelp Rating (out of 5 stars) | Facebook Rating (out of 5 stars) | Trip Advisor Rating (out of 5 circles) | Ratings Average | Price |
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| The Old Mill Restaurant | 164 Old Mill Ave, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 | 18654293463 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.8 | 4.5 | 4.63 | $$-$$$ |
| Brick and Spoon - Pigeon Forge | 136 Community Center Dr, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 | 18654101221 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.9 | 4.5 | 4.60 | $$-$$$ |
| Lil' Black Bear Cafe | 3068 Veterans Blvd, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 | 18653661181 | 4.7 | 4 | 5 | 4.5 | 4.55 | $ |
| Mel's Diner | 119 Wears Valley Rd, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 | 18654292184 | 4.6 | 4 | 4.8 | 4.5 | 4.48 | $ |
| Sawyer's Farmhouse Restaurant | 2831 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 | 18653661090 | 4.4 | 4 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.40 | $$-$$$ |
| Smoky's Pancake Cabin | 4235 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 | 18654120986 | 4.4 | 4 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.40 | $ |
| Frizzle Chicken Farmhouse Cafe | 2785 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 | 8657747707 | 4.3 | 4 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.35 | $$ |
| Flapjack's Pancake Cabin | 2734 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 | 18659086115 | 4.2 | 4 | n/a | 4.5 | 4.23 | $ |
| Paula Deen's Family Kitchen | 131 The Island Dr #8101, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 | 18653661510 | 4.2 | 3.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.18 | $$-$$$ |
| Red Rooster Pancake House | 3215 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 | 18654283322 | 4.2 | 3.5 | 4.4 | 4 | 4.03 | $$-$$$ |
| Cracker Barrel -2 PF Locations | 2285 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 / 3960 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 | 18659084459 & 18654284613 | 4.4 | 3 | n/a | 4.5 | 3.97 | $$-$$$ |
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