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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

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These are the places we personally take our guests to. Every one has been tested multiple times by Jamie and Amanda.

A mouthwatering stack of thick pancakes drizzled with syrup and topped with fresh strawberries (3:4)
Host pick$$
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.

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Must try: Austrian Apple-Walnut Pancakes

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Gourmet beef burger with melted cheese and crispy fries served on a rustic wooden platter (16:9)
Host pick$$
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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Historic wooden grist mill with a water wheel nestled in a serene forest setting (1:1)
Host pick$$
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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Sizzling beef steak and grilled shrimp served on a volcanic stone slab (16:9)
Host pick$$$
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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Variety of colorful, freshly baked donuts displayed in a clean bakery case (16:9)
Host pick$
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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Breakfast

A mouthwatering stack of thick pancakes drizzled with syrup and topped with fresh strawberries (3:4)
$$
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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Hearty breakfast spread with pancakes, syrup, and seasonal berries (16:9)
$$
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

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BBQ

Plate of juicy, sauce-drenched barbecue ribs served with classic sides (1:1)
$$
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

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Steakhouses

Sizzling beef steak and grilled shrimp served on a volcanic stone slab (16:9)
$$$
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

Visit website

Casual Dining

Gourmet beef burger with melted cheese and crispy fries served on a rustic wooden platter (16:9)
$$
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

Visit website
Historic wooden grist mill with a water wheel nestled in a serene forest setting (1:1)
$$
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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Hearty family-style meal with grilled meats and abundant vegetable side dishes (16:9)
$$
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

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Pizza

Artisan pizza baking inside a traditional wood-fired brick oven with visible flames (16:9)
$$
8 min drivePizza, Italian

Big Daddy's Pizzeria

Authentic wood-fired pizza with handcrafted dough and fresh ingredients.

Must try: The Big Dill Pizza

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Desserts

Variety of colorful, freshly baked donuts displayed in a clean bakery case (16:9)
$
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

Visit website