A steakhouse close to the park gate
The Park Grill is at 1110 Parkway, at the end of Gatlinburg's main strip where the road bends toward the national park. That position is half its appeal: you can finish a day in the Smokies and be seated within minutes of leaving the park. A local guide puts it only a few hundred yards from the park entrance, and notes the restaurant has its own lot, which is a rare convenience in Gatlinburg.
What the menu is known for
The restaurant's own website leads with three things.
- The salad bar, which it promotes as an award winner and as a local favorite
- Certified Angus Beef steaks
- Mountain-lodge staples such as fried green tomatoes, shrimp and crab bisque, pulled pork sandwiches, and ribs with sweet potato casserole
Dessert is blackberry cobbler with vanilla ice cream. Prices run in the $$$ tier by most guides, so expect a sit-down dinner check, not a quick bite.
Hours as published
As of fall 2026, the operator lists lunch from 11:30 AM to 4 PM Sunday through Friday (to 3:30 PM Saturday), with dinner opening at 5 PM Sunday through Friday and 4:30 PM on Saturday. The restaurant closes on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Closing times are not published on the page, so call (865) 436-3800 if you are planning a late seating.
Reservations and parking
The Park Grill takes bookings through Resy, reachable from the "get a table" page on its website. Walk-ins are accepted, but you should book for dinner in October and on summer and holiday weekends, when Gatlinburg visitor numbers peak. Parking is limited free on-site parking per the restaurant, so arrive early or expect to circle.
A Smokies day, planned around this table
If you are heading into the park, remember the parking tag rule: any vehicle parked longer than 15 minutes in the park needs one ($5 daily, $15 weekly, $40 annual, per the National Park Service). A good day looks like this: hike or drive the Roaring Fork loop in the morning, buy a tag once and use it all day, then walk or drive to the Park Grill for a late lunch before the dinner crowd. Gatlinburg also runs a free trolley if you would rather leave the car at the hotel.
Who it suits
- Families who want a table-service meal with a kids-friendly salad bar
- Couples who want a steak without the formality of fine dining
- Groups that need a central place to meet before or after the park
Quick facts
- Address: 1110 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738
- Phone: (865) 436-3800
- Price: $$$
- Reservations: available through Resy
Good to know
- What kind of food does The Park Grill serve?
- Steakhouse, American. It’s known for certified Angus Beef steaks, salad bar.
- Does The Park Grill take reservations?
- Resy available. Call (865) 436-3800 to check.