What a great find! Service - really good. Quick and kind but not rushed. Food - really good! I don't know when the last time I had a salad bar was and I loved it! He steak was perfectly seasoned and cooked us right. Portions were big, but not ridiculous. Ambiance - at first I was kind of turned off, but it actually fits the motif perfect... The plastic table cloths that stick to your arm may be a bit much, but I understand. Overall, a really good place. Repeat place for sure. read more

This was another fun restaurant that was on our list to try during our most recent visit. They had animations on a large part of the restaurant wall which was cute featuring a little bear cub doing cute bear cub things. The server was kind of slow, but efficient. She was nice, but not overly-friendly. The hostess and staff at the entrance were very lively and upbeat which was nice. I had the pulled pork plate and twisty fries and it was okay. My daughter liked the fries and I picked around at the pulled pork. There were tons of fatty pieces and it's like they just chopped up everything and left it in it. I like my pulled pork a little cleaner. My husband had a steak, and he said it was great! The salad bar was almost identical to the Peddler (which I know-they're the same people), and the rolls were, too. It definitely was a quick eating experience if you make a reservation-or else you'll be outside waiting with the rest of the folks. It's worth a try. You might love it! read more

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After a full day exploring the Smoky Mountains (and indulging at Dollywood and Anakeesta), The Park Grill was the perfect lighter dinner stop on December 8. Yes, it was packed--parking in Gatlinburg always is--but we lucked out with a prime spot just as someone pulled out. The wait looked intimidating, but it moved faster than expected, and the waiting area was cozy and warm, which we appreciated on a chilly night we were here for two things:the AYCE salad bar and the famous bear on the big screen--and both delivered. We started with a cup of the famous shrimp bisque, which was rich, flavorful, and comforting, with fresh-tasting shrimp throughout. The perfect cold-weather soup. The salad bar was a standout: fresh veggie, fruits, and even smoked oysters (a first for me and surprisingly delicious). Everything was well-stocked, clean, and neatly organized despite the dinner rush. The ambience is family-friendly and fun, the dining area (and restrooms!) were impressively clean, and service was excellent--shoutout to Ashley for being warm and accommodating. All that in all, a solid, healthier break from the usual indulgent Smokies fare. We'll definitely be back on our next visit in the offing. read more

The Park Grill - My first plate of salad..wait, it's already my third or fourth?! - Steakhouses Near Me - Gatlinburg, Tennessee

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*IF YOU HAVE KIDS ASK TO BE SEATED IN THE MAIN ROOM!* The salad bar was great. The moonshine blueberry drink wasn't your typical weak tourist drink. Two hit the spot. The salad bar had homemade blue cheese dressing with massive chunks of real blue cheese. Our kid's chicken strips were delicious. My strip steak was 7/10. My wife's fried shrimp were 7/10. The bread and sides were great. With a six year old, this is a win. read more

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Last night in town and our meal was fantastic! Our table had two filets, a ribeye, rack of ribs. Salad bar was fresh and hit the spot! Sweet potato casserole and mashed potatoes were light and fluffy. I couldn't pass up the banana pudding although I did get in to go so I could eat later. The picture is not the presentation you would get if you ordered in the restaurant. So glad we visited this place! read more

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Stopped by after a hike at the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Huge restaurant. Average food. Got the ribs and burger. The salad bar was decent. The fries were great. Our server Priscilla was amazing. She made our dining experience. read more

Ambience- check. They do not build buildings like this anymore. Like a WPA national park lodge, exposed wood beams, cathedral ceiling, large windows. Great food- check. Lots of options, most offering the amazing salad bar that's like 40 feet long of fixings. Love the basil vinaigrette dressing- fresh and unique. Loved the BBQ pork and sweet potato casserole. Good value- the huge salad bar alone can be purchased separately or most entrees include it. Great service- check. read more

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Well, we had mixed reviews on this place. I liked it and hubby did not. Before we arrived, we'd already decided on what we wanted to order and a soon as our server came over and introduced herself, she told us that they were out of pork chops. This is a double-edged sword because while I was happy that she told us up front, that was the one thing on the menu that my husband was willing to order. I cook at home and well, so it's often times hard for him to pick something that he won't be disappointed in...I rarely cook pork chops. They have a salad bar (8/10) that is included with most entrees, such as my 7oz filet mignon (10/10) with garlic mashed potatoes (7.5/10). We helped ourselves to that and enjoyed that as our first course. Then we ordered the fried green tomatoes to share. They weren't very good. They lacked favor/ seasoning, but I guess they intend for the sauce to make up for that. A little salt can go a long way. They were also a bit slimy. I think the slices needed to be thicker. My husband decided to go with a fried bologna and cheese sandwich (0/10 - it wasn't even warm). That bologna was thicc (aka super thick). Also, it hardly had any color on it from frying, which would explain why it wasn't hot. He was disgusted and hid his uneaten sandwich under another plate and went back for seconds at the salad bar. He barely ate anything... salad and cottage cheese. If the server noticed, she didn't say anything, but hubby didn't want to make a stink about ordering something that he was unfamiliar with. The ambiance was nice. The restaurant is conveniently located at the end of the main Gatlinburg strip, so we didn't have to encounter too much traffic or very many pedestrians. But there isn't much parking available onsite. We were able to park just outside Crockett's Breakfast Camp located across the street. Once they close at 2pm, their parking becomes available for The Park Grill. It was rainy out and they have lots of wind chimes outside that danced while we dined. They also have a huge vaulted ceiling that makes the place feel very grandiose... like a ski resort. A little black bear appears on this huge screen/projection ever so often to provide subtle entertainment. read more

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We went here twice during our time in Gatlinburg- once for lunch and once for dinner. The waitresses were both amazing, went above and beyond to ensure we were taken care of. There's a delicious salad bar and all the meals our group had were fantastic. Tried the salmon and it was possibly the best I've had! Other faves were the chicken sandwich and the fried green tomatoes. Very cool place! read more

Fantastic salad bar with ALL the extras and super fresh. Never had a bad entree here. The food is great. The service is excellent. If you're lucky, you may even see a bear walking down the side by the windows! Great restaurant in the heart of Gatlinburg. read more

The Park Grill - Grilled pineapple chicken, mashed potatoes, and my husband had ribs. Salad bar not pictured. - Steakhouses Near Me - Gatlinburg, Tennessee

The atmosphere was very mountainous themed. We arrived before dinner and my husband was very disappointed he couldn't get the pork chop or a baked potato. The server was very kind and went out of the way to try and accommodate what he could. The steak I got was delicious and so was the sweet potato casserole. The salad bar looked very fresh with a lot of options available. The only thing we really didn't care for was the dessert. The brownie part was ok but the sauce tasted kind of like Hershey's syrup. read more

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Not our first visit to The Park Grill - I did a review of our first visit a few years ago (5 stars!) and our second visit a year or so after that was ok, but a little disappointing. Food quality and service seemed to have taken a dive and we left a little disappointed. No official review for that visit. We decided today that it had been awhile and wanted to give it another try. SO glad we did! The interior had gotten an upgrade with a large 14' x 60' projection wall that featured changing scenes, videos, and pictures of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Salad bar was high quality and our filets were out of this world. Definitely some of the best steaks we've ever had, period. Service was excellent: my husband actually ordered a filet and fries, but they gave him garlic mashed potatoes. He kindly asked if he could have the fries and the server very quickly corrected the situation. For dessert, my husband got the Naner Pudding, which was as good as he remembered. I saw on the menu that they offered a dessert sampler with 3 desserts for $18 or you could just do one for $6. I thought this was perfect because I just wanted a small serving and not a huge dessert. The chocolate mousse was great! I think their cheesecake was probably better, but I definitely preferred the mousse portion size after the salad and steak. What a great meal. Whatever disappointment we had from 2 years ago was completely erased. I would put The Park Grill as an excellent and equal substitute for The Peddler. read more

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Fun restaurant. The decor is interesting and everything was very clean. The food was good. My husband had the Leconte burger, which he said was delicious and he would definitely order it again. I had the blue ridge with onion rings. The burger was delicious but the onion rings were greasy and not very warm. It also would have been good with a slice of onion and tomato Our waitress, Angie, was nice but disappeared a lot. Another server cleaned off our plates. L read more

The Park Grill - Blue Ridge burger with onion rings - Steakhouses Near Me - Gatlinburg, Tennessee

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Very good burger! Shoutout to the server Damien, sorry we were a bit of a ruckus. Place is very cool! Definitely overstimulating if you're going with young children or anyone with sensory needs (Huge screens for some reason + whole lotta noise), but the food is good, it's got a good salad bar and a fun waitstaff. The bathroom is gorgeous and has really nice ambiance for some reason. Good place to take a breather w the loud restaurant contrast. The bread is also incredible. read more

This used to be one of my favorite restaurants, but I've dined at others in the area I like better now. Went today expecting (like past times) and wanting a "lunch" menu. I don't know what happened to the lunch menu they used to have bc it's all the same, for dinner and lunch, not separate menus. I particularly liked this place bc it had (past tense) great lunch deals. The salad bar is wonderful, with a great selection of items. If I have a craving for a good salad, it may be the only reason I return. But, it's quite high for lettuce and veggies. Oh, I might add they it does have potato salad and smoked oysters. I was very disappointed to see such an increase of menu prices. Salad bar is included with entrees, but it should be for what they charge. They do make you pay $9 extra for salad bar, when you get a sandwich. My husband's hamburger was already $18, so charging $9 bucks extra for salad bar, is a bit ridiculous. I just wanted salad bar, but it was $18 by itself. So, I figured I might as well get a full meal with it. I certainly can't see paying the entree prices wout salad bar included. I ordered the "Award Winning" Barbeque. I don't see how it has won awards bc I didn't like it. I've never really tasted bad barbque till today. It was served with coleslaw, which I didn't like either. And, spare us, might as well not even put the spoonful on someone's plate. I chose garlic mashed potatoes as my side, and it was good. My husband's hamburger was good. But, he wanted a baked potato to go with it, and they didn't serve them till after 5. Atmosphere is great, with a cabin feel. Bathroom had birds chirping on the loud speaker, Service was great! Wish the food and prices had been up to par, but my review matches my experience. read more

The Park Grill - "Award winning" barbecue, coleslaw, and garlic mashed potatoes. - Steakhouses Near Me - Gatlinburg, Tennessee

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This restaurant has an amazing vibe. Taxidermy on the wall, beautiful wood ceiling, friendly service, and great food! What I love the most was the salad bar with all the salad you can eat for $20. I also had the soup which was delicious! read more

This evening, my fiancé and I went to Park Grill based on the good reviews. We thought the pricing was fair since entrées came with one side and access to the salad bar, so I ordered the salmon for $34. However, I should also mention that the salad bar alone was $20, while we saw several other restaurants on the same street offering salad bar in the $6-7 range. When I went to the salad bar, the very first thing I picked up was greens. The moment I grabbed the tongs, I noticed there was a dead fly sitting in the greens. I removed it and threw it away. There was an employee nearby, so I mentioned it to him. His response was simply, "Oh." No follow-up, no concern. I tried to move past it and carefully picked what I could, then returned to the table. When our server came and asked how everything was, I informed her as well. She kindly said I could change my salad, but there was no apology or acknowledgment beyond that. As someone who has worked in hospitality for years, I know mistakes can happen--especially with items like greens--but a simple apology goes a long way. It really shouldn't be that hard. Unfortunately, that wasn't the end of it. Parts of my salmon were undercooked, almost raw. Overall, it was a very disappointing experience. read more

The Park Grill - Steakhouses Near Me - Gatlinburg, Tennessee

Come to know that this is the same ownership as the peddler, which is one of my favorite places to visit in Gatlinburg. I had a really enjoyable time at the park Grill. They have a new digital type screen. That is really so cute and fun to watch I also love the decor of this place. read more

We stopped here because we could t get in to The Peddler without a very long wait. We saw a sign that the salad bar and menu are the same. My partner was really in the mood for a salad so it was a perfect fit. The salad bar had all the options and was great at the end of a hot day. We both had a filet and they were cooked perfectly and well seasoned. There's a fun video board above the salad bar with a silly bear that everyone, especially kids, were enjoying making it a little more fun and relaxed than I assume The Peddler is. It was a great casual option to enjoy a steakhouse dinner. read more

The Park Grill - Filet with green beans - Steakhouses Near Me - Gatlinburg, Tennessee

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Both the food and the service were excellent! Both the food and the service were excellent! Both the food and the service were excellent! read more

This was just fabulous!! The steak, the ribs, Hawaiian Chicken, the salad bar! Oh and the rolls!! Every bit of it fabulous! And our waiter Luke was fantastic!!! read more

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Amazing salad bar. Medium steak was well done. Waiter said he would let the cooks know. Never brought the rolls but, did ask us if we wanted some. Steak was really thin. Won't be back. read more

Party of five dined during Christmas and the service was fast and waiters were friendly. The restaurant was full of awesome decor that carried the black bear theme. The food was delicious and the prices were reasonable. read more

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This place has all the feels! Great atmosphere- love the wooden rockers on the porch and all of the decorations inside. And that HUGE screen on the wall! Food was amazing! Highly recommend the Hickory Grilled Moonshine Chicken and the Sweet Potato Casserole w/Coconut. I'm not a huge fan of coconut, this was perfect! Not overwhelming taste, but definitely there and so good!! We don't have any trouble, but I can see parking as an issue if it's super busy. Our server was Pricilla and she was super friendly and knew all the answers! She keep our drinks full too!! Wonderful experience!! read more

My friends and I couldn't decide where to go eat. Is difficult to park anywhere in downtown Gatlinburg. We had no problems parking at the Park Grill. After a long day of touring the local attractions being able to park right in front of a restaurant is a huge plus. Walking in you're instantly amazed at the decor. There is a large projection onto the wall where animals were playing. A cute little bear crawl out across the wall was great addition to our dining experience. There's a huge salad bar, which is pretty decent. I must say. I've been having tummy issues so I just ordered soup and salad. I'm from the Gulf Coast of Mississippi and grew up in New Orleans, so my expectations of others shrimp bisque is given a bit optimism. I probably should have ordered the vegetable beef soup. The shrimp bisque was tasty, but not quite what I'm used to. It tasted like there was cheese in it. It could be wrong. I think the next time we'll go for lunch instead of dinner after a full day of snacking through the different parks. I would love to try one of the burgers. It looked awesome as well as some of the other dishes. The service was fabulous. I go back just for the ambience. You actually feel like you're in the middle of Jellystone! read more

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Fantastic food. Salad bar 10/10. Filet 10/10. This place is owned by the same guy that owns The Peddler, so if you can't get into the Peddler, go here. Everyone in our party was highly satisfied with the food. On the expensive side, but you get what you pay for. Reservation is highly recommended. They had two servers to an area which made for excellent service. Nothing bad to say! read more

As a local content creator The Gatlinburg Hussey, I tell my subscribers to visit The Park Grill ..it's locally owned and great service and food! read more

I can't believe we walked all over Gatlinburg for an hour waiting for our 5:15 reservation only to be severely disappointed by the horrible food. A salad bar had a huge mound of iceberg lettuce that was more white than green! The other grains were rapidly diminishing and should've been refilled because next two people were not going to get any The renowned shrimp bisque is a creamy glop of disgustingness. The only redeeming part of the dinner were the rolls. My grandson's sliders were supposed to be cooked medium, but they were well done. My other grandson could not eat his spicy shrimp because he said it hurt his mouth. They like the onion rings for the french fries. My daughter also had the same shrimp skewers and said it was disgusting and they were not totally deveined. Skip this place and go elsewhere! The atmosphere is really sweet though, and we loved the massive video screen with a little bear show on it. read more

Salad bar!!! Excellent and fresh, NY strip was delicious and cooked as ordered. Pulled pork plate was great and beef stew was on point. I would go back for the salad bar itself and rolls were good with fresh butter. read more

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I really wanted to like this place, but our experience was honestly terrible from start to finish. First, our waitress mixed up our order more than once. Mistakes happen, but it became a pattern. Then she spilled water twice once all over the table, and the second time on my 6-year-old. No apology, no urgency, just acted like it wasn't a big deal. We ordered cheese fries, and the cheese wasn't even melted. It looked thrown together and cold. When the rest of our food came out, not a single dish was right, and to top it all off, every one of us ended up with food poisoning later that night. I called the manager to let them know, and they could not have cared less. No apology, no concern, nothing. Just extremely disappointing customer service all around. I don't usually leave reviews, but this was truly one of the worst dining experiences we've had. I would not recommend this restaurant to anyone. read more

We came back to visit Park Grill again. This time for lunch. We had the salad bar. It has everything you would want. The smoked oysters are great. The bread and butter pickles were great. Then, there is the rest of the salad stuff. Its hard to find a good salad bar nowadays and this one is the standard. Its $20 (one trip for $10) for all you can eat but worth every penny to get the highest quality of everything. The service was great. Tea was great. This was very enjoyable. Watch for the bear cub on the back wall. He comes out when the "disneyesque" music is played. He catches a fish and almost falls off the screen. read more

We have always loved The Park Grill. It is a "must go" anytime we visit Gatlinburg. This is such a beautiful restaurant, all timber. You can see photos on the wall, of the craftsman hand carving the wood that went into the construction. Admittedly, we have not been for a couple of years, and we think the menu options may have changed since our last visit , we still very much loved our meal. The salad bar is always on point, with fresh ingredients changed out every so often, and a person always there to make sure everyone is getting their fill. The staff is always amazing and the drinks can't be beat! Do yourself a favor look around the decor, get a drink and have a meal. You won't be disappointed. read more

Our server Brandon was awesome! Literally downloaded this app just to tell y'all to give him a raise. He had great energy the whole night and accommodated our family's needs without missing a beat and did his best to get our stuff out as fast as it could when something went wrong in the kitchen. Honestly the whole reason our night went as well as it did. Ambiance and decor were all pretty nice but the AI generated looking projection in the middle of the main room felt really cheap. Food was pretty great! my filet was superb, but unfortunately our food showed up late for like half of us to the point where those of us that got it first were done by the time the rest came out. Luckily we were having too good of a time to care lol. read more

Pretty good! Staff is so respectful. They took only a little longer on one of our people's orders and offered us a free desert. So kind!! The food was also excellent, the fries were particularly the best. Im impressed! read more

The Park Grill - Rolls - Steakhouses Near Me - Gatlinburg, Tennessee

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Nice restaurant offering a large choice of grill meats and seafood. Every entree comes with the salad bar (perfect to load your plate on vegetables) and a side dish ( their twisted battered fries are amazing!) I ordered the rainbow trout grilled with wild blend rice. The portion was generous and it was really good. I liked the cosy cabin/mountain decoration. Our server Tammy was great and efficient. Thanks a lot ! read more

The Park Grill - Fresh Mountain Rainbow Trout - Steakhouses Near Me - Gatlinburg, Tennessee

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Gatlinburg has an abundance of mediocre restaurants, but this is not one of them. Do call for a reservation as it's popular here. We showed up without one on a busy night, and sat at the bar, which has the same menu. We also came back and had a booth. Both were perfect experiences. Large salad bar that comes with most entrees, but can be ordered a la carte. This was very fresh and great variety. First time I ate here I had the Salmon with Mashed potatoes. Super juicy THICK salmon with nice sear marks. Mashed potatoes were good too. Second time I had the Rainbow Trout with Wild Rice. This was the winning combo. Two pieces of perfectly seasoned and grilled trout. The wild rice is so good. This is the meal I would order again and again. For dessert I had the banana pudding. Way too much in that mason jar, good for sharing. Very very good. Park Grill is a must when visiting Gatlinburg. read more

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Our friends frequent this restaurant often. So when we are in town, we come here at least once for dinner. It's close, so we walk. It has comfortable seating inside & out, so if there's a wait, we don't mind. On Friday night, we ate early and didn't have to wait. The Park Grill has an excellent salad bar. This was what each of us had, and it satisfied all of us perfectly! There is so much to choose from: lettuce, spinach, shredded carrots and shredded cheese, olives, potato and pasta salads, croutons, fruit, and more. At least four salad dressings were available. Service was good, considering it was busy the night of July 12, 2024. Prices are affordable, and, if you don't want the salad bar, their menu is extensive. Our friends have tried many different items, loved them, and that's why they come back - as a couple and/or with friends! read more

The Park Grill - Front doors and windows - Steakhouses Near Me - Gatlinburg, Tennessee

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This is one of our must do stops when in the Smokies. The salad bar is the best we've ever eaten. The steaks are outstanding as is pretty much anything on the menu. The ambience has always been great, but the new audio/visual show turns it up several notches. In addition, the staff are always top notch and very personable. read more

My second favorite place to eat in Gatlinburg, right after the place that is virtually a twin of this one. Atmosphere and service are spot on. Amazing salad bar! Yes, it is known as a steakhouse, but you absolutely have to try the moonshine chicken. Took my daughter here for her birthday, read more

This place was AMAZING!!! My server was fantastic... Brandon... super professional, friendly, and attentive. I ordered the wood plank grilled salmon, salad bar, and sweet potato casserole. I literally almost made myself sick eating so much bc I couldn't stop! Great value also. Will be back! read more