One of the fun things about taking a vacation to Pigeon Forge is all of the delicious food in town! When you are looking for a tasty lunch to break up a day of hiking and sightseeing, some of the best places to eat in Pigeon Forge are the ones that are more unique! Here are 4 unique restaurants to try for a delicious lunch in Pigeon Forge:
1. Cookie Dough Monster
If the name of the Cookie Dough Monster doesn’t sound interesting enough, you are sure to be intrigued by their lunch menu of gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches! There is also a tempting selection of burgers and chicken sandwiches on the menu, all of which are served with a side or a cup of soup. The best part about dining at the Cookie Dough Monster is the edible cookie dough for dessert! Choose from nearly 20 flavors including apple pie, cinnamon roll, birthday cake and brownie batter!
2. Pottery House Cafe
Enjoy a picturesque dining experience at The Old Mill Pottery House Cafe and Grill! This restaurant is situated within the former home of Douglas Ferguson, who was the founding potter of Pigeon River Pottery. There are original stone floors in the dining room, a large stone fireplace to provide heat during the colder months and a lovely patio for the warmer times of year. For lunch, The Pottery House Cafe and Grill serves everything from entree salads, signature sandwiches and burgers to grilled steaks and seafood. Finish your lunch with a slice of cake or pie that is made directly on site in the bakery! Looking for other restaurants with seafood? Here are the top seafood restaurants in the Smoky Mountains!
3. Local Goat
If you love fresh food that is made from scratch, one of the best places for lunch in Pigeon Forge is the Local Goat! This restaurant specializes in locally sourced and sustainable menu items, including wonderful salads, jumbo wings, hearty steaks, mouthwatering ribs and incredible desserts! Some of the lunch favorites at the Local Goat include the Teriyaki Kabob, Fish ‘n Chips and Blackened Shrimp Po-Boys. If you prefer a lighter lunch, try out the Thai Noodle Salad, Strawberry Salad or the Tavern Steak Salad.
4. Blue Moose
If you are a fan of casual American fare such as juicy angus beef burgers and chicken wings, step into Pigeon Forge’s only family sports grill at Blue Moose! The inviting atmosphere features 20 flat-panel televisions so that you can always catch your home sports team in action. While watching the big game, enjoy a lunch menu filled with delectable appetizers including Blue’s Gourmet Fries, Moose’s Gringo Nachos, Stuffed Potato Skins and Bacon Cheeseburger Sticks. If you still have room after ordering some appetizers, check out the Blue Moose platters with fried shrimp, chicken fingers, boneless wings and slow cooked BBQ pulled pork!
More of the Best Places to Eat in Pigeon Forge
It’s no secret that these unique restaurants are some of the best places to eat in Pigeon Forge, but your selection of great restaurants goes on and on! Enjoy breakfast at Frizzle Chicken Farmhouse Cafe, a family-friendly restaurant that has over 100 singing animatronic chickens or another one of the best breakfast restaurants in Pigeon Forge. You can grab lunch at Elvira’s Cafe on Wears Valley Road and dinner at J.T. Hannah’s Kitchen. If you’d rather dine at one of the popular restaurants in the area, choose The Old Mill Restaurant, Alamo Steakhouse, Calhoun’s or Mel’s Diner. You’ll have so many options!
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