Join the friendly folks of Pigeon Forge to give thanks this Thanksgiving holiday. These eateries are open on Thanksgiving Day to serve up food and fellowship.
Before you go: Hours are subject to change. Some restaurants require reservations. Click on a restaurant name for information. An asterisk means the restaurant has a special Thanksgiving menu.
2. BENNETT’S PIT BAR-B-QUE*
11 a.m.-9 p.m. Enjoy a turkey and ham buffet with all the trimmings plus desserts.
3. CALHOUN'S*
11 a.m.-10 p.m. Come in for bar-b-que, chicken, seafood, steaks, and chops, or order a Holiday Feed Pack to take to your cabin.
4. FRIZZLE CHICKEN FARMHOUSE CAFE
7 a.m.-1 p.m. Start Thanksgiving with breakfast or brunch dishes like biscuits and gravy, pancakes, or omelets. Don’t miss the singing chickens!
5. GAUCHO URBANO
1 p.m.-10 p.m. This Brazilian steakhouse features meats, hot side dishes, salads, cheeses, and desserts like papaya cream and Brazilian flan.
6. HARD ROCK CAFE*
Noon-9 p.m. The holiday menu includes turkey with traditional sides plus caramel-drizzled pumpkin pie and an eye-opening espresso martini.
7. HARPOON HARRY'S*
11 a.m.-7 p.m. Dine buffet-style on turkey, ham, chicken pork, sides, plus Harry’s crab dishes, for a touch of the seaside.
8. J.T. HANNAH'S KITCHEN*
11 a.m.-10 p.m. Relax in rustic 1930s-themed decor and enjoy a holiday menu.
9. MARGARITAVILLE*
11 a.m.-9 p.m. Try an island Thanksgiving with a traditional menu plus signature dishes. Spice up the holiday with tropical cocktails.
10. MEL'S DINER
7 a.m.-Midnight. Chow on classic diner food, from burgers to breakfast to entrees with hot sides.
11. NO WAY JOSE'S CANTINA
11 a.m.-9 p.m. Gather the family for Thanksgiving with Mexican flair. Try the chicken tamales or the Macho Grande Steak Burrito.
12. PAULA DEEN'S FAMILY KITCHEN*
10 a.m.-10 p.m. Paula serves a hearty Southern Thanksgiving dinner family style.
13. PUCKETT'S GRO. & RESTAURANT*
11 a.m.-4 p.m. Dine in for a traditional holiday buffet or order a Thanksgiving feast to pick up and enjoy in your cabin.
14. SMOKY MOUNTAIN BREWERY
11 a.m.- 11 p.m. Local microbrews are the specialty, alongside pizza, calzones, burgers, and wings.
15. THE OLD MILL AND OLD MILL POTTERY HOUSE CAFE*
10:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. The Old Mill dishes up turkey, beef, and ham with sides, plus corn chowder and fritters made with corn ground right here.