If you’ve been to the Smokies before, you’ve probably tried all the popular restaurants. These places to eat are great and you’ll definitely want to visit them if you haven’t, but some foodies want to try hole-in-the-wall joints. We want to share some of our favorites with you! Check out these 5 Smoky Mountain restaurants you should try off the beaten path:
1. Pizza at the Cove
Ready to enjoy some of the best pizza in the Smokies at a locally owned and operated restaurant off the beaten path? Then look no further than Pizza at the Cove! With locations in both Pigeon Forge and Sevierville, you can easily stop by to grab a slice at any point during your visit to the area. They offer delicious specialty pizzas such as their Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza and the Mountain Man with tons of meat and a BBQ drizzle. You can also go for a pasta dish or wings, whatever your heart desires!
2. Morning Mist Cafe
A Smoky Mountain restaurant located along the Gatlinburg Arts and Crafts Community Loop is Morning Mist Cafe. Start out with fried green tomatoes or deep fried deviled eggs. They have soup and salads if you want something light. You can also get a burger or one of their sandwiches, such as the cranberry turkey wrap or a pimento cheese sandwich on grilled Texas toast. You can’t go wrong whatever you pick!
3. Tequila Spice Mexican Restaurant
If you find yourself craving queso and chips, you should eat at Tequila Spice Mexican Restaurant. You can get sizzling hot chicken or steak fajitas topped with onions and peppers. There are several enchiladas covered in sauce or burritos stuffed with your favorite meat and veggies. Can’t choose what to eat? There are combination meals, as well as a ton of house specials you’ll want to try.
4. Boss Hogg’s BBQ
Boss Hogg’s BBQ is the perfect Smoky Mountain restaurant to visit when you want southern barbeque. You can’t go wrong with the pulled pork sandwich or smoked chicken. You’ll love how tender the brisket is, and you’ll definitely want to try the smoked sausage. Whatever entree you choose, you can get coleslaw, green beans, baked beans, mac and cheese, or french fries as your side.
5. Split Rail Eats
For a unique twist on American food, you should stop by Split Rail Eats. Grab a plate of fried pickles, cheese curds, or hand pies to share with the table. Their signature dish is their tater tot bowls, which are filled with tater tots then covered in your choice of hamburger, taco, greek, or buffalo toppings. Split Rail Eats also has salads, sandwiches, and burgers. This hole-in-the-wall restaurant is the perfect place to go that won’t be crowded.
If trying unique Smoky Mountain restaurants is important to you, then you won’t want to miss out on any of these places. Are you ready to come try all kinds of new food in the Smokies? Start planning your next trip by booking one of our Smoky Mountain cabin rentals!
