In the heart of the beautiful Smoky Mountains, Pigeon Forge, Tennessee sits as an absolute gem of classic southern gastronomy. Whether you are in the mood for slow cooked BBQ, a perfectly cooked steak, hand made pizza or a good old fashioned southern breakfast, Pigeon Forge restaurants will keep your taste buds happy. For the best in food and southern hospitality, here is a list of the top 6 restaurants in this Smoky Mountain treasure:

1. Mama's Farmhouse

Wouldn't it be nice to have a little southern grandma cooking you a delicious home style dinner? Well, that's what every visitor to Mama's Farmhouse gets to enjoy. This restaurant has been owned by the Johnson family for ages with their great grandma as the head chef, known as "Mama" by all who love her. Just as if you were visiting her at home, you don't get a menu. You simply enjoy all the delicious treats she puts in front of you. Kids under 5 eat for free! This is southern hospitality and tastiness at its finest. Come hungry because Mama loves to feed you!

2. Bennet's Pit BBQ

You can't travel all the way to Pigeon Forge, TN and not taste the signature BBQ. Bennet's Pit BBQ has consistently been voted the #1 best in slow cooked BBQ every year for nearly the past 20 years of business. They specialize in slow cooked beef, pork, sausage and ribs to tempt any tummy. The staff of Bennet's prides themselves on home cooked food that is made fresh everyday. If you can't make up your mind, feast on the daily lunch and breakfast buffet that is sure to satisfy every craving.

3. Log Cabin Pancake House

Breakfast is done best when it's done in the traditions of the southern country. A big country breakfast is just the way to start a day. The Log Cabin Pancake House is a local's favorite and you can taste why. The menu features homemade biscuits, sausage, ham, country gravy, eggs and waffles but the signature dish are the flap jacks stuffed with fruit, nuts or chocolate chips. This is truly a Pigeon Forge treasure.

4. Big Daddy's Pizza

Who knew you could find some of the best pizza in the world right in the heart of the Smoky Mountains? Big Daddy's Pizza has a big reputation for their hand made pizza dough, delicious sauce and hearty sandwiches. The most famous feature of all is the 550 degree wood-fired oven that makes every pizza a mouthwatering delight. If you are not in the mood for pizza, try one of the other tantalizing Italian dishes. Big Daddy's Pizza was voted the Best Pizza and Best New Restaurant in the County in 2011 and with one bite, you'll agree. The Pigeon Forge location is great for an evening of family fun with a full arcade and play area for kids and adults.

5. Captain Jim's Seafood Buffet

Just because Pigeon Forge is landlocked doesn't mean it isn't one of the best places to eat fresh caught seafood. Captain Jim's Seafood Buffet features seafood that is brought in daily from the nearby shores of North Carolina and South Carolina. The scrumptious buffet features over 75 items to choose from every day and there is even a carving station for roast beef and ham lovers. After dinner, be sure not to pass up one, or more, of a dozen sweet desserts.

6. Alamo Steakhouse

Voted the Best Steaks in the County for the past five years, Alamo Steakhouse is a steak lover's paradise. The kitchen uses a real oak fire to add deep smoky flavors to their hand cut steaks. Also on the menu is savory chicken and seafood cooked to perfection. Enjoy after dinner drinks or a few pre-dining beers in the attached saloon. This is the perfect location for a romantic dinner for two or a family outing.

If you're looking for hotels in Pigeon Forge Tennessee with the convenience of fine dining in the area, then Pigeon Forge hotels is the place to lodge.

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