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    The Appalachian

    4.5 (328 reviews)
    Open 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Jared M.

    I have been excited to get to this place for quite a while and time had finally allowed for it! Unfortunately, we're coming in around a 4/5, and I'm talking myself out of a 3/5 because I really enjoyed a lot of the experience above some of the things that occurred during our specific visit. As far as the inside goes, the vibe was great. We got a frontside view to the chefs in action - and it was awesome to watch the process play out, kind of gave you the experience you'd imagine after watching "The Bear" without all the swearing, ha! The food itself aside from anything I go into below was exactly as I had hoped for, with the standouts being the chicken skins for the app and the chicken for the main (at least for me!). The drinks were good as well, aside from the notes below. So...let's get into it. After having a frontside seat to watch it all it made it easy for a spectator to devise their own theory over what happened. For us, every drink took 10-15 minutes to return, and the delay from appetizer to the main course was at least 55 minutes. We normally understand that things take a while, but we sat and watched our dishes be fully prepared and sit ready to be given for 25 minutes. When we got them, they were warmer hot, not fresh hot. Again, for the price point you hope to receive these things as they come out - especially after all the effort that was made to make them. We were compensated for the mains and given a free dessert - but at that point we were somewhat over the wait. My theory is that due to not having folks only staffed to serve the food once it goes out that the waiting staff is overworked to perform double duty and get overwhelmed managing between the bar and food spots to serve out. I mean no ill will in the above - again, we had plenty of time to observe and really want to be able to come back here to this place thriving - make sure these chefs who are killing it back there get their product out to the people sooner! We will likely come back once more if we're ever in the area. SYOY!

    Inside of Tomahawk

    My family and I are from out of town and saw amazing reviews and photos from the Appalachian, so we couldn't pass it up. Our server--I believe his name was Joe--was incredibly attentive and accommodating. Food arrived VERY quickly. We had multiple people check on us throughout our dinner, all very polite. We ordered the fried chicken skins, buffalo frog legs, and bone marrow as appetizers. The chicken skins were HUGE and deliciously crunchy. The buffalo frog legs were very tender. The bone marrow paired very nicely with the bread it's served with. All were very tasty. For the main dishes, we got the 48 oz Tomahawk ribeye (topped with bone marrow butter and a side of fries), as well as the wood grilled lamb. We asked that the tomahawk be rare, specifying charred on the outside and still mooing on the inside, and they absolutely nailed it. The outside, especially the fat, was seared beautifully--it was absolutely delicious. The fries were very fresh and flavorful as well. We'd never had lamb before, so we asked our server to have them cook it the way he suggested. It was cooked phenomenally, and the flavors with the blackberry reduction were amazing. The goat cheese grits weren't overpowering, they were the best cheese grits I've had. The cornbread went very well with the steak. For dessert, we got the blackberry and blueberry cobbler, and the goat cheese cheesecake. They were both mouthwateringly delicious. I'm still thinking about that cobbler... Overall, there was not a single thing to complain about during our visit--besides it having to come to an end, lol. The food was absolutely phenomenal, and we'd never had a dining experience quite like this one. I absolutely recommend The Appalachian, it's well worth the money.

    Buffalo Frog Leg
    Amber R.

    While on vacation to Gatlinburg I had to itch my fine dining urges. This place was perfect, we had a cute table on the patio and since we were also celebrating my birthday we had a customized birthday menu with my name and a sweet message which was a really nice touch. They were pretty busy but the food was well worth the wait. I loved the attention to detail the plating and their unique menu items like bone marrow and buffalo frog legs lol!! Their drinks were sweet and strong and our waiter treated us so so well. I would definitely recommend The Appalachian to anyone wanting to elevate their vacation!! This is definitely a date night spot so have your gentlemen take care of it

    David A.

    Found a gem in the Smoky Mountains. Dined at The Appalachian in Sevierville, Tennessee. They've got indoor and outdoor dining (that's dog friendly). Upscale establishment with everything farm to table with a menu that changes daily. The GM and executive chef is very involved in operations and visit all the tables. The hostess sat me at the best seat by the kitchen. So much fun to watch the magic happen. They were able to accommodate my dairy allergy. Hard cider, hummus, trout, fries and a complimentary fruit dessert. Staff was constantly at my table with a smile and checking on things. I ordered way too much and they bagged stuff up as I got new dishes and refrigerated it till the end. All dishes were beautifully and creatively plated. Everything zinged. Likely the best meal and experience I've had in 2025 globally. Will come back to do the tasting menu. They need two business days to prepare as there's one sitting. Free parking is abundant. Cute and safe area. Lovely art indoors.

    Manish P.

    All I can say amazing experience. From the host to the bartender/server everything was so pleasant and warm and welcoming! The bar area is beautiful. And as with the service the cocktails and then the food was exceptional. Best lamb I have ever had. And the unexpected side of corn bread was heavenly. We also had the burger which was cooked perfectly. Wish we had room left for dessert. If you are in the area this place is worth the visit!

    Amanda M.

    The.Most.Recommended.Restuarant.in freaking all of Tennessee!? Yes, it's true. We came in here after a day at Dollywood which was super fun and we weren't ready for the great day to end. Well, this place just elevated our experience to another level. Lamb and Elk Filet were so delicious and they served us a complimentary corn bread that could have charged $50 for it was so yummy! Plus, their drinks are top notch. We would go back in a heartbeat. Highly recommend for an elevated dining experience in Gatlinburg/ Sevierville!

    Pork belly and Fisherman's Stew
    Mandy L.

    Came here for dinner and was blown away by the flavor profile Pros: - The pork belly, fisherman's stew, and shrimp & grits were seasoned very well - The trout was okay, the garnishes definitely made the dish more palatable - Very friendly and cognizant staff - The portion sizes for the apps were essentially the same as the main entrees - amazing - Parking is across the street in the public parking lot Cons: - Cornbread was okay

    Roasted chicken and fried catfish

    The ambiance was top notch and the food was outstanding! Very reasonable price for a great date night. Would recommend to anyone visiting the area.

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    Sarah B.

    Seriously, a new favorite! Hubby and I visit this area about once a year, and we have several favorite stops. Favorite shopping, favorite sites, and favorite restaurants. On most trips, we always have at least one really nice dinner out. This time a restaurant we visited last year did not have any reservations available, so having read some good reviews on the Appalachian, and went online and reserved here. wow. All the way around wow. Really interesting pimento cheese appetizer, a great quail entrée on grit cakes that were outstanding. Hubby had the fillet and he only needed a butter knife, and sometimes not even that. We were so full, but enjoyed dinner so much - We got a blueberry cobbler dessert to go. definitely, this place is a new favorite. Don't tell anybody else or it'll get too crowded, OK?

    Tomahawk Steak
    Sean R.

    The tomahawk was absolutely delicious. Cooked to perfection. Service was good. They could have been a little more attentive. We had the frog legs as an appetizer. They were okay. Tasted like a very breaded wing. The buttermilk ranch is so yummy. The shrimp and grits lacked seasoning. The steak stole the show. We will be back. The bone came with us. Overall very good

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    Donna S.

    My husband and I dined at the Appalachian last weekend. I must say it was a restaurant that exceeded our expectations. So good in fact we dined there twice! The selection of bourbons and appetizers set the stage for an enjoyable meal. We tried the mussels and fried chicken skin. You won't be disappointed. We enjoyed the hanger steak and shrimp and grits the first visit. I often order shrimp and grits and these were exceptional. The second night we had the dry aged Kansas City Strip and the trout. Both worthy of another visit. The goat cheese cheesecake and pot de creme we had for dessert was delicious. The service was great. The manager was on the ball and the chef even came around and spoke to us and other diners. The bar area is warm and inviting while the restaurant has a more modern atmosphere. Both were good choices to dine. They also have a nice patio. Don't miss trying this gem.

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    Can I bring kids age 9 and 13 if they will eat a burger?

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    People wear most everything but I would say dressy casual. No jackets required or any like that.

    Will the chef accommodate with vegan options?

    Yes but please call ahead

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