2 Best Restaurants in Gatlinburg, Tennessee

In these parts, BBQ means just one thing—pulled pork. And while many spots in town may serve shredded pig, they're not serving a sandwich that makes you want to buy a T-shirt to prove you've been there; for that experience, head to this unassuming old-school joint that'll leave you full but drooling for more. BBQ travels well, so order sandwiches and slaw to go and enjoy them 20 minutes away at the Chimney Rocks Picnic Area in the national park.

It's well worth the five-minute drive from town to this haven in the hills for prime beef steaks and inspired seafood. The stone-and-log entryway is a clue that you've left the touristy part of the Parkway behind and entered a dining room with a talented chef calling the shots on the ever-changing menu. And speaking of shots, the selection of top-shelf bourbons and whiskeys is second to none in Gatlinburg. Choose from the cigar menu and slowly sip by the fireplace.