A Food Lover’s Guide to Sevierville’s Best “Hometown” Local Restaurants

A FOOD LOVER'S GUIDE TO SEVIERVILLE'S BEST "HOMETOWN" LOCAL RESTAURANTS

Finding the best food for the best price is no small task, and Sevierville is home to an incredible array of restaurants, if we do say so ourselves. But where do you start when looking for the best bites? Every foodie’s secret to finding the best restaurants is asking the locals. After all, they know their hometown best! As your guides to Sevierville, we’re taking it upon ourselves to ask the locals for you. No need to search any further for Sevierville’s must-visit eateries and unique dining experiences. Check out our comprehensive guide to Sevierville’s top hometown meals in our favorite local spots.

Applewood Farmhouse Restaurant

Applewood Farmhouse Restaurant

Cuisine: Southern Comfort
Signature Offering: Homemade Apple Butter
Hours:Open seven days a week; 8am-8:30pm
Price Point: $$

With origins dating all the way back to 1776, Applewood Farmhouse Restaurant is the oldest restaurant in Sevierville and sits in the middle of the Apple Barn Cider Mill & General Store complex. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, the restaurant offers a complimentary, mouth-watering plate of apple fritters with every meal. Homemade apple butter is served with your meal and is available for purchase in the general store. Trust us, you’ll want to bring a half-pint home! From fluffy buttermilk pancakes and country omelets to chicken and dumplings and their famous southern fried chicken, every bite at Applewood Farmhouse tastes like home.

Seasons 101

Cuisine: American Bistro
Signature Meal: Weekend Brunch
Hours:Sun 11am-9pm; Mon-Thurs 4-9pm; Fri 4-10pm; Sat 11am-10pm
Price Point: $$

The mission of Seasons 101 is to pair moderate pricing with high-quality preparation and upscale cuisine. Utilizing fresh ingredients and classic culinary techniques, award-winning Chef Deron Little delivers an innovative, seasonal dining experience that has kept Sevierville buzzing with praise for years. The ever-changing American Bistro-style menu reflects the creative spirit of the establishment from brunch to cocktails to signature entrees. Pop in from 4-5:30pm for Happy Hour, and enjoy the best brunch in town every Saturday and Sunday!

Seasons 101
The Pines Downtown

The Pines Downtown

Cuisine: Elevated Pub Food
Signature Dish: The Pines Burger
Hours:Sun 4-11pm; CLOSED Mon; Tues-Thurs 5-11pm; Fri & Sat 4pm-12am
Price Point: $$

Located in the heart of Downtown Sevierville’s Historic District, The Pines Downtown pairs history with modernity. Once the refurbished Pines Theatre, the venue served as the town’s first movie theatre and entertainment venue, featuring Friday night performances from famous musicians including Roy Acuff, June Carter Cash, Archie Campbell, Chet Atkins, and Sevierville’s own Dolly Parton. Dolly played her first paid gig at The Pines at age ten! Today, The Pines Downtown offers family-friendly games like duckpin bowling, signature cocktails like the “9 to 5,” and delectable pub-style cuisine. The Pines Burger and house pizzas are crowd favorites, and after you’ve eaten to your heart’s content, don’t forget to snap a picture with the murals in and around The Pines!

Pinchy’s Lobster & Raw Bar

Cuisine: New England-Style Surf and Turf
Signature Deal: $2 Oysters All Day Every Tuesday
Hours:Mon-Thurs 11am-9pm; Sat 11am-10pm; Sun 12-8pm
Price Point: $$

Searching for the best seafood in the Smokies? Look no further than Pinchy’s Lobster & Beer Co. With New England flair and everything from lobster rolls to clam chowder to sushi on the menu, it’s hard to order wrong. Don’t even get us started on the specials! Every Monday and Wednesday, order all-you-can-eat crab legs, and every Thursday is Burger Day, where a burger, fries, and a beer are $15 all day. Enjoy a regional or northeastern brew on the outdoor patio and indulge in the warmth of the fire pits or a friendly game of cornhole. Every weekend, Pinchy’s hosts live music on their outdoor stage, and we agree that there’s nothing sweeter than Tennessee tunes and a good meal!

Pinchy’s Lobster & Raw Bar

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