Bullfish Grill

Bullfish aims at a quieter, more composed dinner than the family-style spots up and down the Parkway. The menu centers on seafood and steaks, and the price tier is $$$, so expect to pay more than at a chain restaurant. For current menu items and prices, use the restaurant's website at bullfishgrill.com.

The phone is (865) 868-1000. One listing shows a 9 PM closing, but a full weekly schedule was not published in a reliable place. Call before you go, especially in the off-season, and make a reservation for a weekend evening.

The restaurant is on the Pigeon Forge Parkway (US-441). Blue Moose Burgers & Wings is directly behind it on Teaster Lane, which helps if you are looking for a landmark. Fall weekends are the hardest time to find parking and a table, so plan on an early seating.

The Pigeon Forge Fun Time Trolley runs along the Parkway, with fares of about $1 a ride on most routes. See the Pigeon Forge tourism site for the current routes and fares. If you are driving, expect Parkway traffic to build after 5 PM in summer and October.

A seafood and steak dinner is a good way to end a day at Dollywood or a day in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. If you are heading to the park the next morning, the parking tag is $5 a day for any vehicle parked longer than 15 minutes, and you must display it.

Couples, anniversary dinners and adults who want a sit-down meal without kids' menus and cartoon decor. Families are welcome, but a young group may be happier at a casual spot. Dress is upscale-casual: you do not need a jacket, but muddy hiking boots will stand out.

If you are comparing steakhouses, Alamo in Gatlinburg grills over oak fire, while Bullfish splits its attention between the sea and the grill. Pick the one that matches your night.