Thistle Britches
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20 min driveBreakfast, Pancakes
Pancake Pantry
Tennessee's first pancake house, serving century-old recipes in the heart of Gatlinburg. Famous for their Austrian Apple-Walnut pancakes.
Must try: Austrian Apple-Walnut Pancakes
Where to Eat Near the Cabin
From legendary pancake houses to riverside steakhouses, these are our favorite restaurants within a short drive of Thistle Britches Cabin.
Last updated: February 2026
Our Picks
Host favoritesThese are the places we personally take our guests to. Every one has been tested multiple times by Jamie and Amanda.
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10 min driveNew American, Burgers
Local Goat
New American restaurant with a scratch-made kitchen specializing in locally-sourced and sustainable menu items. Best burgers in the Smokies.
Must try: The Elvis Burger
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12 min driveSouthern, Comfort Food
The Old Mill Restaurant
Classic Southern comfort food served in a historic 1830 gristmill. Famous for corn chowder, fritters, and family-style sides.
Must try: Corn Chowder and Fritters
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22 min driveSteakhouse
The Peddler Steakhouse
Custom-cut steaks grilled over real hickory charcoal, served in a historic cabin with riverfront views.
Must try: Custom-Cut Ribeye
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20 min driveBakery, Donuts
The Donut Friar
Famous bakery in The Village Shops serving fresh donuts, cinnamon bread, and pastries since 1969.
Must try: Cinnamon Bread
Breakfast
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20 min driveBreakfast, Pancakes
Pancake Pantry
Tennessee's first pancake house, serving century-old recipes in the heart of Gatlinburg. Famous for their Austrian Apple-Walnut pancakes.
Must try: Austrian Apple-Walnut Pancakes
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10 min driveBreakfast, Southern
Flapjack's Pancake Cabin
Cozy log cabin setting with famous sticky bun pancakes and southern breakfast favorites.
Must try: Sticky Bun Pancakes
BBQ
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10 min driveBarbecue
Bennett's Pit Bar-B-Que
Award-winning real hickory-smoked BBQ. Ribs, brisket, and pulled pork with a famous sauce bar.
Must try: Hickory-Smoked Ribs
Steakhouses
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22 min driveSteakhouse
The Peddler Steakhouse
Custom-cut steaks grilled over real hickory charcoal, served in a historic cabin with riverfront views.
Must try: Custom-Cut Ribeye
Casual Dining
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10 min driveNew American, Burgers
Local Goat
New American restaurant with a scratch-made kitchen specializing in locally-sourced and sustainable menu items. Best burgers in the Smokies.
Must try: The Elvis Burger
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12 min driveSouthern, Comfort Food
The Old Mill Restaurant
Classic Southern comfort food served in a historic 1830 gristmill. Famous for corn chowder, fritters, and family-style sides.
Must try: Corn Chowder and Fritters
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10 min driveSouthern, Family Style
Mama's Farmhouse
Family-style Southern cooking where the food keeps coming until you say stop.
Must try: Award-Winning Buttermilk Biscuits
Pizza
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8 min drivePizza, Italian
Big Daddy's Pizzeria
Authentic wood-fired pizza with handcrafted dough and fresh ingredients.
Must try: The Big Dill Pizza
Desserts
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20 min driveBakery, Donuts
The Donut Friar
Famous bakery in The Village Shops serving fresh donuts, cinnamon bread, and pastries since 1969.
Must try: Cinnamon Bread
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