For many of us, the holidays are the perfect time to pack up the family for a trip to the Smokies. But, when you’re on vacation during Thanksgiving or Christmas, you don’t want to skip out on enjoying a delicious family dinner.
Trying to find restaurants open on Thanksgiving on your own can be tough. That’s why we’ve complied this list of the 15 best restaurants that are open on Thanksgiving in pigeon Forge. These restaurants are listed in alphabetical order for your convenience.
Alamo Steakhouse
Address: 3050 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 – Find it on Google Maps
Special Hours: 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Phone Number: (865) 908-9998
This casual family chophouse serves up some of the best Angus steaks in Sevier County. They cook their steaks, seafood, and chicken over an oak fire – meaning you know you’ll be receiving a flavorful meal. Now, they don’t have any special menu planned (meaning no turkey), but you can get all your Alamo Steakhouse favorites during their special hours.
Alamo Steakhouse offers one of the best steaks in all of East Tennessee
Bennett’s Pit BBQ
Address: 2910 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 – Find it on Google Maps
Special Hours: 11:00 am – 8:00 pm
Phone Number: (865) 429-2200
This down-home BBQ joint offers hickory- and mesquite-grilled meats, Southern breakfasts, and a full bar. Bennett’s is a perfect place to celebrate Thanksgiving, whether you’re eating there or taking your meal home. They are offering a family feast for $100 – that includes a 12-lb. turkey, 4 qt. of mashed potatoes, 2 pt. of gravy, 4 qt. of dressing, 4 qt. of veggies (your choice of peas, corn, carrots, sweet potato casserole, or green beans), 15 rolls, and 2 pumpkin pies. You can also upgrade to a larger turkey for only $15 more. All you have to do to claim your feast is to place an order any day leading up to Thanksgiving.
If you’re wanting to dine-in, they have you covered too. You can enjoy their buffet in store, which will feature all the items mentioned above. Additionally, you can make reservations for Thanksgiving Day for parties of 6 or more.
Big Daddy’s Pizzeria
Address: 3050 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 – Find it on Google Maps
Special Hours: 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Phone Number: (865) 429-7171
This local chain offers up some of the best pizza you can find. They bring visitors wood-fired, thin crust pizzas plus sandwiches and salads. While pizza may not be a traditional Thanksgiving dinner, a big plus for families visiting them is their on-site arcade!
Bojangles
Address: 4035 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 – Find it on Google Maps
Special Hours: Regular Hours
Phone Number: (865) 286-9534
For families on the move, Bojangles in Pigeon Forge is offering their full menu for folks craving their mouth-watering chicken. You can find them adjacent to the Pilot Station at traffic light #8.
Captain Jim’s Seafood
Address: 3985 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 – Find it on Google Maps
Special Hours: Regular Hours
Phone Number: (865) 453-0003
If you you’re sporting a huge appetite and a craving for seafood, look no further than Captain Jim’s Seafood Buffett for your Thanksgiving dinner. This restaurant offers an all-you-can-eat hot and cold seafood buffet with a casual setting perfect for large groups.
Cici’s Pizza – Pigeon Forge
Address: 3189 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 – Find it on Google Maps
Special Hours: Regular Hours
Phone Number: (865) 366-1616
Another great spot for someone with a huge appetite, Thanksgiving Day is just like any other day for Cici’s Pizza in Pigeon Forge. You can let your appetite run wild with unlimited combinations of pizza, pasta, salad, and desert.
Corky’s Ribs & BBQ
Address: 3584 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 – Find it on Google Maps
Special Hours: Regular Hours
Phone Number: (865) 453-7427
Corky’s Ribs & BBQ is helping its customers celebrate Thanksgiving Day with a special holiday menu featuring all your Thanksgiving favorites. You can order ahead of time for a carry out dinner for the family. Or, you can dine in and enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving dinner including turkey, mashed potatoes, green beans, cranberry sauce, stuffing, and pumpkin pie.
Geno’s Pizza
Address: 3971 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 – Find it on Google Maps
Special Hours: Regular Hours
Phone Number: (865) 428-2498
This cozy, low-key pizzeria serving subs, pasta, and hand-tossed or thin crust pizza is opening its doors with regular hours for its visitors on Thanksgiving Day. It’s a great place to grab a slice during your Smoky Mountain Thanksgiving getaway.
Hard Rock Cafe Pigeon Forge
Address: 2050 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN 3786 – Find it on Google Maps
Special Hours: 11:00 am – 11:00 pm
Phone Number: (865) 430-7625
If you’re looking for a rockin’ place to eat this Thanksgiving in Pigeon Forge, Hard Rock Cafe has everything you need. This amazing restaurant is decorated with memorabilia of music history and features a full bar and stage! Hard Rock will be serving a traditional Thanksgiving dinner, including turkey, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, green beans, and more. Prices are only $16.95 per adult and $10.95 per child.
Hard Rock Cafe hosted the Chamber for its October Meet & Greet Breakfast
Harpoon Harry’s Crab House
Address: 112 Community Center Dr, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 – Find it on Google Maps
Special Hours: 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Phone Number: (865) 428-2006
Harpoon Harry’s Crab House is offering a very special Thanksgiving dinner for people visiting them. There’s a reason they’re one of the best restaurants open on Thanksgiving in Pigeon Forge. They are doing a huge Thanksgiving buffet with a seafaring twist. You’ll be able to find all your holiday favorites, including turkey, mashed potatoes, and more coupled with some seafood favorites as well. For people looking for variety on the big day, Harpoon Harry’s is also offering its crab bucket menu.
IHOP – Pigeon Forge
Address: 3636 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 – Find it on Google Maps
Special Hours: 8:00 am – 2:00 pm
Phone Number: (865) 429-2335
Most of the restaurants on this list have you covered for Thanksgiving dinner, but what about breakfast?! If you’re wanting a good breakfast to kick off the holiday, look no further than IHOP in Pigeon Forge. Their special hours run from 8:00 am until 2:00 pm, so you can swing by for your favorite pancakes before tackling some turkey.
Iron Boar Saloon
Address: 104 Waldens Main St, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 – Find it on Google Maps
Special Hours: 12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Phone Number: (865) 429-2335
If you’re looking for a nightcap after Thanksgiving Dinner (or just want a place to watch the Colts and Steelers go at it), Iron Boar Saloon is Thanksgiving refuge that will keep its doors open until 10:00 pm. They won’t be offering Thanksgiving-related food. But, they will be offering their regular burgers, wings, and ice-cold drafts!
J.T. Hannah’s Kitchen
Address: 3214 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 – Find it on Google Maps
Special Hours: Regular Hours
Phone Number: (865) 428-4200
This festive restaurant prides itself on its American fare, including steaks, burgers, and ribs. Their rustic setting is perfect for a Thanksgiving dinner looking to stray from the typical turkey and mashed potatoes. They’ll be offering up regular hours and their standard menu for patrons visiting them on Thanksgiving Day.
J.T. Hannah’s Kitchen offers an unforgettable experience on the Parkway
Mama’s Farmhouse
Address: 208 Pickel St, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 – Find it on Google Maps
Special Hours: 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
Phone Number: (865) 908-4646
Mama’s Farmhouse is an area favorite because of its delicious food, served up family-style. This Thanksgiving they’re continuing their family-style tradition by offering up a bonafide traditional Thanksgiving dinner. The dinner you can enjoy includes turkey and ham, dressing, and your choice of five sides (mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, green beans, broccoli casserole, mac-n-cheese, and cranberry sauce). On top of that delicious dinner, your meal also includes dessert – your choice of pecan pie, peach cobbler, and pumpkin pie.
The fried chicken at this family-style restaurant is amazing!
Margaritaville
Address: 130 The Island Dr Suite 6101, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 – Find it on Google Maps
Special Hours: 11:00 am – 8:00 pm
Phone Number: (865) 210-8530
Looking to escape? Transport yourself to the island destination of your dreams for Thanksgiving by visiting Margaritaville at The Island in Pigeon Forge. You can enjoy their regular menu with special hours on Thanksgiving Day. Be sure to try some of their signature margaritas to celebrate the holiday. Yum!
No Way Jose’s Cantina – Pigeon Forge
Address: 104 Waldens Main St, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 – Find it on Google Maps
Special Hours: Regular Hours
Phone Number: (865) 429-7779
Craving Mexican food for Thanksgiving? Be sure to check out No Way Jose’s Cantina in Pigeon Forge. They offer a lively atmosphere and an extensive menu sure to help satiate your Thanksgiving appetite.
Old Mill Restaurant
Address: 164 Old Mill Ave, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 – Find it on Google Maps
Special Hours: 10:30 am – 8:30 pm
Phone Number: (865) 429-3463
This is one of the most popular restaurants open for Thanksgiving in Pigeon Forge. To celebrate the big day, Old Mill Restaurant is offering its annual Thanksgiving Day Feast. They will be featuring full Thanksgiving meal for the family that you’re sure to never forget. They’re so popular, in fact, that they do not accept reservations for Thanksgiving Day. Don’t let its popularity deter you, though, this is a Thanksgiving dinner for the ages. If you’re wanting to check out the menu for the big day, check out their menu here.
