If you are a person who likes to plan ahead, skip the lines, or not have to wait too long for your food, then we have some ideas for you. This post is all about restaurants in the Smoky Mountains area where you can call ahead, make reservations, or reserve your place in line. It’s a great option if you want to have your seat ready for you after a long day of fun at Rafting at the Smokies!
Local Goat in Pigeon Forge
The Local Goat restaurant in Pigeon Forge, TN, offers a wide range of American food staples like steaks, wings, and burgers. What makes them stand out is offering locally grown and sustainable foods whenever possible. They also source their food to be GMO-free, antibiotic-free, steroid-free, and free from high fructose corn syrup. If you’re a beer aficionado you will love the craft beer choices. On tap are 22 regional beers. You can make reservations for parties of any size by calling the restaurant at (865) 366-3035. If you have a party of 12 or less you can make reservations at the bottom of their website. If you prefer call-ahead seating, just call up to an hour before arriving.
Margaritaville in Pigeon Forge
You can call (865) 210-8530 ahead to get on the list before you arrive. If you’re in the mood for cajun food, their Jimmy’s Jammin’ Jambalaya or Louisiana Cajun Shrimp and Grits are a must! You’ll be able to experience live music on the back part of the restaurant and inside be amazed by the plane suspended from the ceiling. For larger groups you can contact them for group reservation options. They also can host your party if you want to plan an event there.
The Peddler Steakhouse in Gatlinburg
Serving customers for over 40 years, The Peddler Steakhouse serves Tennessee hickory charcoal-grilled steaks in a relaxing and unique atmosphere. The restaurant is located in the former home of a fourth-generation Gatlinburg merchant, Charles “Earl” Ogle. Call ahead seating is available on the day you dine. You can call ahead one hour before opening at (865) 436-5794. Their partner restaurant, The Park Grill, also offers call ahead seating at (865) 436-2300 (extension 104) as well as private/semi-private dining options for groups of five or more. They just need to know your expected arrival time and number of guests for call-ahead seating.
Yelp Mobile App
The waitlist functionality (formerly known as Nowait) will connect you to local restaurants where you can view the current waitlist and put your name down to hold your spot. If you don’t have the app, you might discover it accidentally because participating restaurants will hold your place in line using the service. It’s also handy if you have a longer wait, because you can do some shopping or walk around while you’re waiting, and you can still monitor your place in line.
Ready to start burning some calories and developing an appetite worthy of one of these restaurant options? Our rafting season is underway, and you can book your adventure for the Upper Pigeon Whitewater Rafting Trip or Lower Pigeon Family Float right now! Not into rafting? We have several other activities for adrenaline junkies like our Zipline Canopy Tour, High Elements Ropes Course, and Rock Climbing Wall.
