About Calhoun's Gatlinburg
Calhoun's Gatlinburg is at 1004 Parkway, Suite 121, in Calhoun's Village at the upper end of the Parkway. The village is across the street from the base of the Ober Gatlinburg aerial tram, so it is an easy meal before or after a trip up the mountain.
What to expect
Calhoun's is a Tennessee barbecue and American grill brand, and this restaurant is its Gatlinburg dining room. Ribs are the usual order, and the menu leans family-style, with large portions. You can see the full menu and book on the restaurant's page at calhouns.com. The phone number is (865) 436-4100.
Hours and reservations
OpenTable lists Sunday through Thursday hours of 11 AM to 10:30 PM and Friday and Saturday hours of 11 AM to 11 PM, and it takes reservations for the day. Call ahead on holidays and during the quieter winter weeks, since schedules can shift.
Where it is
The restaurant is at the north end of downtown, near the park entrance. Cherokee Grill is next door in the same village, so you can compare menus on the spot. The Ober Gatlinburg tram is a short walk away, and the free Gatlinburg trolley serves the area. Calhoun's is in Calhoun's Village, not above the brewery that shares the stretch.
Parking
Ask the restaurant about parking at the village when you call, or use the garages listed on the city parking page and ride the trolley up the Parkway.
Pairing it with a day
The restaurant is a natural dinner stop after a day in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The Sugarlands Visitor Center is close, and the park's parking tag is $5 a day for any vehicle parked longer than 15 minutes. Grotto Falls, Rainbow Falls and the Gatlinburg Trail are good options while Laurel Falls Trail is closed through 2026. After dinner, ride up the tram for the view over town.
Who it suits
Families, groups and travelers who want a filling barbecue dinner near the top of the Parkway. Parties of eight or more should reserve ahead. If your group includes someone who wants a steak instead of ribs, Cherokee Grill next door is a good second option.
Good to know
- What kind of food does Calhoun's Gatlinburg serve?
- American, BBQ. It’s known for ribs.
- Does Calhoun's Gatlinburg take reservations?
- Reservations on OpenTable. Call (865) 436-4100 to check.