We were tourists and did not know much about the town, but Cherokee Grill hit the mark and was the top 1 dining place for us. They offered high-quality food with reasonable price, making it one of the best values on the Parkway. The menu variety is impressive, ranging from top-tier steaks and prime rib to fresh seafood, burgers, and delicious Southern sides. We loved the Asian steak salad and seared ahi tuna. Both steak and tuna were cooked perfectly. The kung-pao dressing was fantastic. The atmosphere and attentive service make it even better. Strongly recommend! read more

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We were incredibly disappointed by the quality and the fact that almost everything on the menu seemed to be heavily fried. The biggest frustration was the misleading service. After seeing the kids' chicken tenders--which were over-fried and unappealing--my husband specifically asked the waitress if the Southern Fried Chicken would look the same. She assured him it would be completely different and come in a gravy. When it arrived, it looked almost identical to the kids' tenders. Paying high prices for that kind of subpar quality felt like a total rip-off. We expected much better from a restaurant in Gatlinburg and won't be returning. read more

We were excited to come here to eat on our girls' trip. They told us they were "the premiere steakhouse in Gatlinburg" and boy that wasn't the case. Our friend has food allergies that she alerted them about, which she was ultimately accidentally served allergens and had to leave the restaurant early to go take care of herself. There was also a mix up in steak orders where they completely forgot my order and while all my other friends were eating I had to wait for my meal. They gave me a side to have something to eat while they tried to quickly make my food. It came about 20 minutes later, it was obviously rushed and it was.... Fine. But not worth $70. It turned out my friend had been served my steak when she ordered a much cheaper cut and then when they realized, they charged her extra even though it was their mistake. We asked after all these mix up's, communication issues and potentially health inducing allergen problems for our bill to be fixed to reflect the problem in price and other things. We spoke to the manager a couple of times (Heather) and she was so unhelpful and dismissive of our concerns. Ultimately we were extremely disappointed with our overall experience. I felt extremely bad for our waitress, who did try her best. She was a sweet girl and really was trying her hardest. We were supposed to do more that night but because our friend was served allergens we had to finish our night. Ruined our experience . read more

We waited ages until someone came to wait of us. He apologized, the waiter of that section was too busy and he would take over. This waiter was great- but everything else was awful. After waiting at least 15 mins for even someone to ask us for our drinks- it was a full hour later until we got our meals. My soup was cold. My steak was cold. They gave me the wrong sauce ordered at first- and when that was fixed- it was lukewarm at best. I told the waiter it was my son's birthday- but we didn't even get a dessert or anything because by the time our food was there- my son was exhausted and I was losing him. Soup was extremely salty, as was the sun dried tomato sauce. My filet was fine. Nothing special, and it was a bit tough. My son and I are here for the week for his birthday gift. He loves steak so I thought a nicer steak house would be special for him. Mom and son time- but honestly, I wish we had grabbed McDonald's and called it a night. $83 and one of the worst experiences I've had in awhile. The other waiter who was too busy to take us kept coming over and making odd comments to my son- and he hid by the last time. It was just strange. My son was pretty weirded out by that guy. Ha. Again, our waiter who took over was so kind- but the ship was sinking around him. He's probably the only reason I didn't call over the manager. Or it could have been we just wanted to get out of there at a certain point. I really am regretting not calling the manager now- because that $83 I paid will haunt me on a trip with a struck budget. read more

We dined in for a fancy meal and it didn't disappoint! Everything was so delicious and well seasoned. Make a reservation, they hold true to them! read more

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We had a lovely meal seated at the bar at the Cherokee Grill. They're a bustling spot, so we were happy without reservations that we were able to grab a spot at the bar. The bartender was lovely and attentive throughout our visit (though, obviously, he was quite busy! He kept up on everything like a champ). We began with cocktails. For me, I got a Manhattan, which was perfectly made. For my main dish, I got wild salmon with sauteed mushrooms as my side. I also got a caesar side salad and my meal came with warm, and absolutely delicious fresh baked bread. Everything was flavorful and perfect. The salad was well dressed and had tomato--I'm flexible when it comes to caesar but I know some of you all are purists so just a note. The salmon had a wonderfully smoky flavor from the grill, and the mushrooms were perfectly sauteed and delicious. Since we went straight into the bar, I didn't see much of the restaurant itself but the bar area was modern and comfortable. Get to it! read more

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The ambience here is cozy and great for a date. It is very popular so reservations are helpful to ensure a table. Unfortunately the service could be improved. My steaks were delivered luke warm, and my bar drinks took forever. The food itself is a 3 out of 5 stars. Could use better seasoning. read more

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Everything was sooo good! Steak was cooked perfectly! Pork Chop was juicy and full of flavor. The Neva's potatoes were creamy and delicious. Cream Cheese Crab dip was amazing!!!! Everything was so good! They even gave us a cheesecake on the house for our honeymoon! read more

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Most excellent dinner in downtown Gatlinburg. Searched yelp for a good find, with yummy food and it had great reviews. Our waiter was super friendly and was very attentive.- kept our drinks full (which is no easy feat with us!) The calamari was great- just the right crunch and breading. Bread was yummy with garlic herb accents and soft butter. Ordered the teriyaki sirloin with fries and the spicy Mac n cheese- was amazing! We could not eat it fast enough- the sirloin cut like butter and was tender and not over cooked. We had peanut butter pie for dessert- light and so full of read more

Wow! Did not disappoint! From the moment we walked in, everyone was pleasant and strove to make sure our experience was 5-star. David S. Made sure we were satisfied with our steaks and our entire meal. We were not rushed at all even though the restaurant was starting to get busy. They validate parking in the adjoining too as well. read more

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Had such a great experience at Cherokee grill. The ambiance was very warm and cozy. Jess provided one of the best service experiences we have ever had. She was overly knowledgeable of the menu and flavors. Her recommendations were spot on to our taste and preferences. The food was delicious and cooked to perfection. Definitely recommend making a reservation as the wait times can reach over 2+ hours with no reservation, but it is absolutely worth the wait. read more

We tried here for a good steak (after a not so pleasant experience at a sister restaurant) and it did not disappoint!! Our waitress, believe her name was Breann, was amazing from the start! She had us laughing before we even ordered. We both started off with a house salad which was very good. My husband ordered the special which was a 12 oz filet, and he said it was the best steak he has had at a restaurant in a very long time (total 180 from the night before), with Neva's potatoes which were also delicious. I had the charbroiled shrimp with a loaded baked potato and both were delicious. I highly recommend eating here if you are in the area and want a great steak. Reservations are recommended as well. read more

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Overpriced and unseasoned. Every food item was expensive, we received the appetizers after a long wait and it was unflavored. We decided to leave shortly after trying our appetizers and the total was $20. For 5 pieces of shrimp. The bar attendant was extremely understanding and waived the bill seeing as we each only tried one piece. The servers are lovely but I wouldn't suggest coming here unless you have plenty of money and a bland palate. read more

Thank you first and foremost to David our server who introduced us to the restaurant ...information about the food ..and gave us a wonderful booth and a personal touch. We took his recommendations as we are foodies and enjoy basically everything ...We had the best steak we've ever had. A bone in ribeye Pittsburgh medium rare thank you to Rodney the grill master at the Cherokee Grill. Their seafood is flown in fresh and we had a wonderful lobster tail as a sidekick to our steak, along with the macaroni and cheese and Navas potatoes!!! absolutely amazing! The herb bread they serve you before your meal is fresh baked warm and delicious!! We tried the crab chowder and also some heirloom tomatoes with basil and fresh mozzarella and a balsamic drizzle. Cheesecake and a brownie dessert baked fresh daily... this establishment is like something we went to years ago that still has the personal touch the freshness and the passion for not only serving, but taking care of the people they are serving!! This was a wonderful experience in dining and getting to know our server and the food was absolutely five star each and everything! The service is wonderful. The atmosphere is wonderful. The food is wonderful. The prices are mid range and this will be a place that will be our go to. We had other establishments that had been favs .. in the past and don't compare to Cherokee Grill... thank you David, Rodney.. and a must try for those of you visiting Gatlinburg! read more

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A wonderful steakhouse in the heart of Gatlinburg. Everything is made fresh down to the sauces and butter! Service was friendly and quick and the atmosphere is welcoming and clean. We sat by the window so we even got to see a bear as he visited outside. Highly recommend placing reservations as they stay packed! Order the apple cobbler dessert you won't be disappointed! (Photos from two visits which shows consistency!) read more

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Seth was excellent. His attention to detail and menu knowledge was pretty exceptional. I don't often write reviews, but I work in a similar industry and even with some mistakes made by others along the way Seth did the utmost to make sure we were extremely well informed and taken care of--this guy was really crushing it. My party even affirmed that I am usually the one to notice every mistake and small mishap--and I did, but Seth didn't waver at all. Food was slightly above average, but that being said we did order some of the highest priced menu items with a pretty hefty tab. We had 3 steaks and a delicious fish and were celebrating an engagement. None of the dishes really blew me away, all traditional rustic style food but all was very well made and seasoned. I had a massive filet with blue cheese crumbled on top. Small advice to the restaurant--I'd run the blue cheese under a broiler for just a second after putting it on the steak. Restaurant was out of 3 different things we attempted to order for an early Friday reservation, which is surprising just because the weekend hadn't even hit yet. I'd guess it to be likely some kind of stock issue instead of short staffing because it mostly happened to bar ingredients. Regardless, Seth managed to effectively minimize and turn around any of the problems that arose that weren't even his own doing. He did a great job of selling the restaurant, the quality, and had a lot to say, a lot more than an order taker. To management--Seth seems to be an all star. Would gladly have him as a server in any place I've ever worked. I even set an alarm to write a review for him a few hours later because I was so impressed with the quality of his service. Man deserves a raise if he hasn't gotten one already. read more

We really enjoyed our dinner at Cherokee Grill. We had a 7:15 reservation and when we arrived a few minutes early we were promptly seated. The restaurant is large and has ample seating for any size groups. The service was a bit slow but the restaurant was full and our waitress was working quite a few tables. Having said that our food arrived as ordered and was delicious. I highly recommend you making a reservation and enjoy your dinner. read more

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Hey yelp? What happened to the review I already wrote? Why do you keep deleting them, then asking me to write another one? read more

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Excellent food and service. One of our favorite restaurants and go there every trip to Gatlinburg!

My friends and I are on our annual girls trip and decided to give this place a chance at the recommendation of someone. The ambience was very nice as it wasn't dark or dimly lit like most steakhouses. Our server Terrell was amazing and provided exceptional service with a smile. He also told us about his favorite items on the menu and made some very tasty recommendations. Our starters were, spinach and artichoke dip, crab dip, crab cake and crab stuffed mushrooms and EVERYTHING was a 10/10. The entrées were 3 prosperity steaks, two with Neva's Potatoes and 1 had a loaded baked potato and I had a blackened trout with broccoli. Everything came out hot and delicious! Oh almost forgot about the fresh baked bread that was warm and delicious. The price was very budget friendly and a great way to end the trip. read more

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In Gatlinburg for the night? Definitely give the Cherokee Grill a shot as it offers a warm and inviting atmosphere with incredibly friendly service! We were quickly seated and meant by Sergio, our waiter, who went exceeded all of our expectations. Friendly, knowledgeable, and wanting to make our visit matter, he went above and beyond to accommodate us. He recommended the Bleu Cheese Grits with my Bleu Cheese Sirloin. FOLKS...simply stated: I had never had something so good with a steak. I know it sounds crazy, but they call it "Bleu on Bleu" and it was INCREDIBLE!! I want to learn how to make it at home! Try this place out and ask for Sergio! read more

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We visited last week. I used to say this was my favorite restaurant and have always looked forward to stopping here when in Gatlinburg. Unfortunately over the years, the quality seems to be on the decline. The hostess didn't smile, didn't speak, just motioned to follow her. That was disturbing. Drinks were delicious and calamari was ok. A bit greasy but ok. Family ordered two filets and prime rib and they were cooked to perfection. My ribeye was not cooked as requested and way overcooked. I wasn't able to resolve as the waitress didn't come back to see how our meal was cooked. I only ate a few bites so that was very disappointing. The following day we visited The Park Grill, right next door, and it was fantastic. Next visit I will likely spend my dollar at The Park Grill. read more

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Not much to add to my first review other than the quality and service are still top notch! We got there at 5 pm on a Wednesday and there was no wait. Service was fast and super helpful and friendly. The bread at the beginning is good but "herby" according to my husband. Last time we ordered filets, so this time we tried the ribeyes and were definitely not disappointed! Wonderful quality and cooked perfectly (medium, as ordered). I started to get a different side but I loved the blue cheese grits so much last time, I just had to get them again. Yesterday's fruit cobbler of the day was apple, my favorite, so we finished it off with a shared hot apple cobbler and vanilla ice cream. This has quickly been added to our "must have" list when visiting Gatlinburg. read more

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We have been to Cherokee Grill many time but last night we had thd absolute best experience! Everything was perfect from the drinks to the food! The restaurant is lovely! Very warm & inviting! David gave us impeccable service! He was kind, friendly, & very knowledgeable about the menu! The crab stuffed mushrooms were delicious & I will dream about the Neva's potatoes! I gave David a big hug at the end of the night to thank him for making our experience so perfect! We will definitely be back! read more

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This was some of the BEST bruschetta I've ever had! They were able to accommodate and not have cheese on had but the balsamic and tomato mix was so flavorful! The pork chop was also super tender and I was able to split this in half, the portion was great! This was for a date night and the service was great, our waitress offered lots of recommendations and the scenery wasn't something to miss! read more

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The staff is excellent and very attentive. The food came out quickly and was hot. The restaurant was very clean. read more

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Was a very nice experience overall. We started with the crab bisque, which was very creamy and packed with flavor. For dinner I ate the blue cheese sirloin which was beautifully cooked and brimming with the bold flavor of blue cheese and the sear/seasoning on the steak itself. Our server was very polite and timely, and the atmosphere in there really sets the tone for a nice night out. Would definitely be back read more

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This place was super busy luckily I made a reservation. I would definitely suggest making one. I was seated right away. I had an excellent waiter. His name was Sergio. The food came out and was delicious. My steak was cooked. Perfect. The side dishes were excellent and the dessert excellent. Everything was very clean. Very pleasant atmosphere would definitely recommend. I will definitely be coming back next time I'm in town. read more

Great service at the bar. The bar tenders were friendly and fun. When we were seated at a table, the waiter was super and split our delicious steak salad. The drinks and food were the best we had in town for four days. read more

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We had a reservation for 445 on a Thursday & seated around 450. Later times were all booked. There seemed to be empty tables but service was slow. We didn't want any appetizers so went ahead & ordered dinner. They did bring some warm & crusty bread with butter & it was tasty. My wife ordered a salad but it didn't come for 40 minutes & the meals were brought out shortly after that. My wife ordered the rotisserie chicken. She said it tasted good but was only warm, not hot. I ordered a steak with mushrooms. Mine had a good flavor & tender but it also was only on the warm side, not hot. The server never asked if we wanted refills on any drinks or if we wanted dessert. First & last for us read more

Our group of 6 ordered the Prime Rib and Shrimp. The prime rib had great taste, but most definitely was not cooked to order as it came out luke warm. The shrimp was terrible. The shrimp came out cold and still with a "powder" on them, which makes the shrimp charbroiled. We had the kitchen remake the shrimp, and they still came out cold. The service was overall okay, the drinks were good. You can tell this is a high volume business as they cook the food before you arrive. read more

Made a reservation here based on videos and recommendations. I was slightly disappointed with the experience. The hostess was not pleasant and slightly rude. Service was slower than expected but it was a busy Sunday evening. The waiter was friendly but it seemed slightly all over the place. I had asked for something twice and when I didn't receive it I thought it was best to not ask again. Overall the food was ok nothing too crazy for the "master chef" being there. read more

Classiest place we found in Gatlinburg, and they had really delicious ahi tuna, burgers, and more. The service and setting were outstanding.

Server was good. We did not wait too long for a table. The onion soup was way too sweet. The steak was cooked wrong and it lacked flavor. I thought I ordered an $11.00 glass of wine only to be charged $28. Nothing was done concerning that. Great atmosphere & location. read more

we came in on tuesday evening the week of thanksgiving and waited about 30 minutes for a table for two. this was pleasant considering reservations are recommended as they book very far out! service was friendly and attentive. we had the ribeye and it was great. definitely recommend the hash potato type of side dish (neva's), as other reviews recommended this and we were glad we listened! the restaurant itself feels a little nicer than the other sports bars around gatlinburg, but not so fancy that you'll feel out of place wearing jeans or comfortable clothing. read more

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My boyfriend and I stumbled upon this steakhouse while on a brief weekend getaway in Gatlinburg. We rated Cherokee Grill a 5/5 due to the quick service, drinks, quality of the food, and overall price. I ordered the 7oz filet medium rare, and the chef knows how to grill a steak correctly. My boyfriend ordered the Philly Cheesesteak and said it was really good. Would eat here again. read more

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Just stopped in to get drinks. Only thing with the drinks is how sweet the LIIT was. So sweet that neither me nor my partner could finish it. Beers were nice though. Overall ambiance was a little strange, no one looked like they were having a good time, although the bartenders were chatting with some customers. read more

From the moment we walked in, everything exceeded expectations. The host originally told us it would be a 55-minute wait, but we were seated in just 25 minutes -- impressive considering how busy it was! The service was absolutely phenomenal. Our server, Jess, was amazing -- friendly, attentive, and even took the time to play with my baby! Other servers also went out of their way to make sure my little one was happy and content. A+ service all around! I really appreciated how welcoming they were -- I never once felt uncomfortable bringing in a baby who could screech like a tiny dinosaur. The food was just as incredible. We started with the crab cake, which was perfectly seasoned and flavorful. I ordered the filet mignon with red wine sauce, and it was cooked perfectly -- tender, juicy, and full of flavor. The mushroom side was the perfect touch. Such a wonderful dining experience -- delicious food, amazing people, and family-friendly vibes. Can't recommend it enough! read more

If you want to drop $120 on an average meal for two this is your place. We ordered and when they brought the drinks asked to change from crab cakes to prime rib. The waiter Seth said it was already too late. I doubt that. So at the end of the meal when there were only two bites out of the crab cakes because they were awful, he decided to bring a manager by. They offered free desert but we were done and just wanted to leave. Never offered to adjust the bill or anything. They should have given us credit for the crab cakes as it was obvious we did not like them as they were all still in the plate. Waiter seemed more concerned about his appearance than taking care of the customer and the manager was useless. When you pick up a plate where the $40 crab cakes only have one bite missing you should take care of the customer. As for the restaurant it is extremely loud. You pretty much have to yell across the table to be heard. The biggest disappointment in Gatlinburg, absolutely NOT worth the money. read more