When you come to visit the Smoky Mountains, one of the best parts of your trip is sure to be the delicious food that you can try here in the area! One of the specialties that the region is particularly well-known for is Tennessee BBQ, full of delicious flavors and offering a variety of dishes for everyone to enjoy. If you are looking to discover some of the best Tennessee BBQ while visiting the Smoky Mountains, check out some of our favorite spots here in the area:
1. Bennett's Pit Bar-B-Que
First up, we have a Tennessee BBQ spot with locations in both Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, so it’s always easy to swing by and grab a bite to eat! Bennett’s Pit Bar-B-Que has been locally owned and operated for over 30 years, and they create an amazing flavor with their slow-cooking techniques and smoldering hickory wood. Whether you decide to try their pork ribs, beef briskets, pulled pork, or something else, Bennett’s Pit Bar-B-Que always hits the spot!
2. Buddy’s Bar-b-q
Next up, we have another restaurant here in the area that has a long history of serving fantastic Tennessee BBQ in the Smokies. Since 1972, Buddy’s Bar-b-q has been a go-to place to enjoy a meal, with a reputation for slow-cooked meals that are delivered with fast service! You can dine in at their Sevierville restaurant, or get take out, and they even offer family packs that serve either 5 or 10 people!
3. Boss Hogg’s BBQ Shack
Yet another of the best places to enjoy some tasty Tennessee BBQ here in the Smokies is over at Boss Hogg’s BBQ Shack in Pigeon Forge! With an extensive menu of BBQ favorites such as pulled pork sandwiches, country fried steak, ribs, brisket sandwiches, and so much more, there is something for everyone.
4. Corky’s Ribs & BBQ
We continue our list with Corky’s Ribs & BBQ, which specializes in serving up Tennessee BBQ Memphis-style! They have a wide selection of options that includes half and full racks of ribs with several different seasoning choices, BBQ dinners like smoked sausage, pulled chicken, and Southern fried catfish, and so much more. If you’re having trouble deciding what to order, you can also try one of their combo platters!
Bonus: Our Cabin Rentals!
Once you have had Tennessee BBQ a handful of times, you may begin wanting to learn how to make it yourself! If so, there is nowhere better to get started than right here in the Smokies. Stop by a local grocery store to pick up your ingredients, then head back to your cabin rental to make some delicious BBQ. Many of our cabins feature outdoor porches with grills, which provides an ideal setting for you and your family to start your homemade BBQ journey together!
When you visit some of these excellent options for Tennessee BBQ here in the Smoky Mountains, you are sure to leave full and satisfied! Plus, if you are looking for even more places to enjoy delicious meals while visiting the Smokies, you will also want to check out our list of some of the top Gatlinburg TN restaurants. Wherever you choose to go, you are in for some tasty eats here in the Smoky Mountains!
