Thanksgiving is a time to come together with family and friends while indulging in delicious food. While it’s safe to say most of us love devouring this meal, not everyone is thrilled about hosting a gathering or doing all the cooking. We put together a list of some of our favorite restaurants that will be open on Thanksgiving day, serving up dinners that are sure to hit the spot!
Here are our top choices to try this year.
Gatlinburg
Thanksgiving at Anakeesta
Take in the magnificent mountaintop view at Anakeesta as you celebrate Thanksgiving this year. The new Cliff Top Restaurant and the Smokehouse are offering classic homestyle favorites. Cliff Top is serving a Thanksgiving plate starting at $18.99, and pumpkin cheesecake is available for an additional $6.00. If you’re in the mood for something a little less traditional, regular menu items will also be available.
If you enjoy a little of everything, then you’ll want to dine at the Smokehouse. They are preparing a special Thanksgiving buffet with all the trimmings. Pricing is just $21.99 for adults, $14.99 for kids (ages 8–11), and children seven and under eat free. If you’re looking for the best bang for your buck, it’s hard to beat the Smokehouse.
Both restaurants will be open on November 26th, from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Sevierville
Applewood Farmhouse Restaurant and Farmhouse Grill
Applewood is offering a dine-in option and the “feast to go” that you can pick up and enjoy at home.
The restaurant will be open on November 26th for dine-in from 10:30 a.m. – 9 p.m. They’ll be serving a mouth-watering full-course meal that includes roast turkey with gravy & cornbread sausage dressing at the center of it all. See the menu on their event page for a list of everything included with the dinner. Applewood is currently accepting reservations if you wish to plan ahead. Adult meals are $27.99, and kids (children ten and under) are $11.99.
The Thanksgiving “feast to go” includes a 12lb. Turkey with all the familiar side dishes. You must pre-order your meal by Friday, November 20th, 2020. At only $99, this is an inexpensive way to stay out of the kitchen and spend more time with the family! If you want to ensure there are leftovers, you can add a spiral-cut ham for an additional $35.
Pigeon Forge
The Old Mill
If you want to make your Thanksgiving celebration extra special, consider dining at The Old Mill. It’s the only building in Piegon Forge listed on the National Register of Historic Places and has been in operation since 1830!
This year The Old Mill is offering dine-in and take-home options to accommodate your holiday plans. The restaurant will be open on November 26th from 10:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m., and they are not taking reservations.
Thanksgiving dinner will feature roast turkey and sides, including their signature Old Mill corn chowder & fritters. Pumpkin pie will be served for dessert, and additional items are available from the Pottery House Cafe after 4 p.m. Dinners are $26.99 for adults, and kids are $10.99 (children under 12).
If you’re picking up your dinner, The Old Mill will have a special curbside service at the Pottery House Cafe. The take-home dinner has 4–6 servings of roasted turkey with sides and includes a whole pumpkin pie! Pricing is $75, and you have the option to add additional items a la carte.
Please note there are no substitutions available, and you must place your order by November 23rd.
Make this year memorable by letting someone else do the cooking! Relax, take it easy, and enjoy time with your family. Our area restaurants will appreciate your much-needed patronage, and you’ll get a delicious meal without all the cleanup!
