There are tons of delicious places to eat in the Smoky Mountains. From a relaxed and quiet restaurant in Gatlinburg to an exciting dinner and a show in Pigeon Forge, guests to the area can find something to tackle just about any food craving. That being said, how much do you and your family know about all the delicious Wears Valley restaurants? A little off the beaten path of the Parkway, these five eateries in Wears Valley TN are sure to leave your family happy and full.
1. Elvira’s Cafe
Elvira’s Cafe is one of the only fresh farm to table restaurants in Wears Valley and the Smoky Mountains. The talented chefs behind the menu here work especially hard to incorporate several local ingredients into their meals. According to the Wears Valley restaurant’s website, with each bite, the invite guests to escape from the mundane and enjoy all the delicious tastes that Tennessee has to offer.
If you go here, we highly suggest ordering your meal on the screened-in patio and enjoy the peaceful silence of the Smoky Mountains. You won't regret a visit to one of the top restaurant hidden gems in Sevierville TN!
Location: 4143 Wears Valley Rd.
Hours: closed on Mondays; Tuesday to Saturday: 8 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.; Friday & Saturday: 4:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.; Sunday Brunch: 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Elvira's Cafe Menu
2. Grandmother’s Kitchen
Don’t you just love the smell of freshly made biscuits and gravy in the morning? What about a mouth-watering hamburger for lunch? Well that and more is just what you can find inside Grandmother’s Kitchen. This Wears Valley restaurant specializes in all the classic southern breakfast and lunch staples that both locals and visitors to the area fall in love with, all at an affordable price.
Location: 3030 Wears Valley Rd.
Hours: 7 a.m - 3 p.m.
3. Hillbillies Restaurant
Hillbilly's Restaurant is another mom and pop restaurant in Wears Valley serving breakfast and lunch during the week, and adds a dinner menu on the weekends. Highlights include a breakfast buffet, all-you-can-eat catfish dinner, and Southern comfort foods just like Granny used to make!
Location: 3275 Wears Valley Rd.
Hours: Monday to Thursday: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.; Friday to Sunday: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Hillbilly's Restaurant Menu
4. Pawpaw's Catfish Kitchen
This Cajun restaurant in Sevierville is a laid-back joint with the best Po Boys, Creole, and seafood in the Smokies! Get all your New Orleans favorites here, from gumbo and jambalaya to red beans and rice. Other favorites at Pawpaw's Kitchen include the alligator bites, boudin balls, crab cakes, and muffalettas!
Location: 2760 Wears Valley Rd
Hours: closed Sunday to Tuesday; Wednesday to Saturday: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Pawpaw's Catfish Kitchen Menu
5. Sloppy Hog's Burger Joint
Looking for the best burgers in town? Head to Sloppy Hog's Burger Joint! This casual hang out spot for families serves up juicy burgers, pizza, wings, and more! And of course, you've got to try their signature sloppy joe sandwich. They have pet-friendly outdoor seating too, with beautiful views of the Great Smoky Mountains.
Location: 3269 Wears Valley Rd.
Hours: Open daily 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Sloppy Hog's Burger Joint Menu
If you would like to learn about more Wears Valley restaurants and other of our favorite places to eat in the Smoky Mountains, be sure to check out the Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg Restaurants page on our website.
