What Restaurants will be Open in Gatlinburg TN for Christmas?
If you are vacationing with us this Christmas holiday, it’s likely that you will be looking for a place to eat in Gatlinburg that is serving on Christmas Day. There are several restaurants that will be open for the holiday, but menus vary greatly. If you and your family want to have a traditional Christmas dinner, please call your restaurant of choice ahead of time to confirm menu selection and whether or not reservations are being accepted or are required. Most restaurants in Gatlinburg will still be serving from their regular menu. Below is a list of restaurants that have responded to an early request for holiday hours, but additional restaurants, grills and bars may be open.
Enjoy Christmas in Gatlinburg!
Open on Christmas Eve & Christmas Day:
Bear Creek Grill: 865.430.1551
Calhoun’s Restaurant: 865.436.4100
Cherokee Grill: 865.436.4287
Flying Saucer Italian Bistro: 865.430.5550
Hard Rock Cafe: 865.430.7625
Howard’s Restaurant: 865.436.3600
Legends by Max: 865.436.7343
Johnny Rockets: 865.430.5844
Ober Gatlinburg Restaurant: 865.436.5423
Papa John’s: 865.430.7777
The Vista Grill: 865.436.9211
Pucker’s Sports Bar & Grill: 865.430.7755
Smoky Mountain Brewery: 865.436.4200
Smoky’s Sports Pub & Grub: 865.436.4220
Don’t forget, Twin Islands will still be serving a full, hot breakfast bar each morning of your stay, including Christmas Day!
Try Something New, Return to a Favorite
During the entire month of February, you can find some terrific meal discounts throughout Gatlinburg and Sevier County.
Some of your favorite restaurants want you to come in Monday-Friday and try something new! In Gatlinburg, the Alamo Steakhouse and Bennett’s Pit Bar-b-que are offering B1G1 lunch from 11 a.m.-3 p.m., and the Alamo also offers B1G1 dinner on Wednesday evening until 8 p.m.
In Pigeon Forge, you’ll find those same deals at the Alamo and Bennett’s along with Mama’s Farmhouse offering dinner for only $10. In Sevierville, Damon’s is offering B1G1 lunch from 11 a.m.-4 p.m., and Big Daddy’s Pizzeria has lunch from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Big Daddy’s also gives you a free dinner on Friday night when you buy one.
With prices like these, this is a great chance to try a new restaurant in the Smokies or grab a bargain at one of your old favorites. Bon Appetit!
Open for Lunch & Dinner
Just next door to Twin Islands is an everyday food festival! That’s right… it’s No Way Jose’s Mexican restaurant offering a full liquor bar with cold Margaritas and frosty bottles of beer that pair perfectly with an authentic Mexican meal.
Whether you choose to dine indoors or out, you’re sure to receive friendly, efficient service from a knowledgeable staff who aim to please. The menu is extensive with a seemingly endless variety of enchiladas, burritos, chimi’s and a whole lot more. You’ll be greeted with a smile and a bowl of freshly made chunky salsa.
You may have a hard time deciding what to eat, so we are happy to recommend that you try some of our favorites: Chile con Queso dip with flour tortilla chips, beef Quesadillas, sizzlin’ chicken Fajitas, burrito Florentine, and cheese Enchiladas. With beans and rice and side of sour cream, everything we’ve tried has been delicious.
No Way Jose’s is family friendly and offers plenty of seating away from the bar if you prefer. They also welcome large groups of all sizes and would be happy to host your family reunion, wedding, or youth group.
Stop in No Way Jose’s for lunch or dinner and tell them that Twin Islands and Crossroads Inn sent ya!