I was a solitary diner on my birthday and had a hankering for German food. There aren't many German restaurants in my home state so I was surprised that I could find one in Pigeon Forge. I ordered the traditional schnitzel (pork cutlet that was pounded thin). It was not breaded, but it was coated with egg and flour and prepared well. I had the German potato salad and red cabbage side orders. Both were served warm as is custom. I was a bit upset that the waiter gave me the bill when the meal was finished. I told him it was my birthday and that I had wanted coffee and cake. He took the bill and crumpled it in his hand. The portion of cake that he presented could have easily served three! I left the top frosting. The chocolate cake was moist and the frosting between the layers was German chocolate. Available seating offerings were a booth, table, or a table al fresco. It had the beer garden appeal. I opted to sit inside. The restaurant is also very family oriented (as are most things in Pigeon Forge). Prices were reasonable, food was served at the correct temperature, portions were prodigious. The venue was also immaculate. I would recommend this tavern to anyone who appreciates German fare. read more

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Flattened pork chops in gravy. Purple cabbage. Spaetzel tasted like Mac n cheese. Gross! Too much gravy.. read more

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I loved the food - loved. This unassuming restaurant at the Wild Bear Inn, I didn't expect much, like at all.. but it's better than the German restaurants in Nashville at the mall, Knoxville, and Spokane,WA. The sausage sampler was great - big enough for two! It comes with kraut so don't order it as a side if you're getting an additional dinner plate. The schnitzel was pounded thin, breaded and fried well. It was a little oily but the right amount for me - not patted dry. The cheese spaetzle was great, kraut was good, rotkohl was good, mustard and cheese was good, pretzel was huge and tasty, I loved the pumpernickel bread, yum! I believe their German style beer comes from Schulz Brau out of Knoxville, I wish they had imports but Schulz Brau is pretty good. I will come back! Service was great, drinks kept coming, full bar. read more

Wild Bear Tavern - Pretzel time - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

We lost our favorite German restaurant in our area years ago and we were eager to try Wild Bear Tavern. We were seated promptly and our server was great at welcoming us, getting our drinks and never letting the glasses get lower than half full. The food was delicious and reminded us of old favorite restaurant. The Black Forest cake was a real treat. Meal portions were large and if you want something sweet after your meal, leave room or share because they are large! Great service and food, we will be back again! read more

Visiting Pigeon Forge and came across this spot to eat. German restaurant. Not very busy, which was a little concerning considering there was an hour and a half wait at other spots. Seated right away. Goulash was on special, but they were out of it. Out if a couple of other menu items too. We got the Jagerschnitzel with cheesy spatzle. That was delicious. They have a bourbon list that included Pappy, so I asked. The service said they were out if all of them except Angel's Envy. I didn't get a bourbon. However, when we were leaving, I saw the bartender telling another guest about their bourbon selection and saw bottles of Eagle Rare, Makers Mark and others, so they clearly had options. Not sure why the waiter would have told me otherwise. It was a quiet place and the service was friendly enough. Much better than waiting an hour and a half, but not fantastic. read more

Wild Bear Tavern - Jagerschnitzel with cheesy spatzle - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

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Solid Breakfast Spot with Friendly Vibes We had breakfast at Wild Bear Tavern while visiting Pigeon Forge and really enjoyed the experience. The menu offers a good variety of options at reasonable prices. I went with the breakfast plate--2 eggs, crispy bacon, hash browns, a fluffy and moist biscuit, plus a bratwurst that added a nice savory touch. My wife had the chicken and waffles, which she liked overall, though the chicken could've used a bit more seasoning. Orange juice came in a large glass (always appreciated!), and the staff were all super friendly and welcoming. The restaurant was clean and well-kept, including the three restrooms--men's, women's, and a family one--which were spotless. It was busy but not overcrowded, possibly because it's located on the edge of town. That made for a relaxed atmosphere, and we'll definitely be back next time we're in Pigeon Forge. read more

Was wonderful!!! I had salmon and my husband had schnitzel. Omas potato pancake was delicious! Service was good and friendly. read more

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Really great german food, service was super, ambiance was super, really great place to enjoy the afternoon

It was amazing. Great place to eat. Staff were very friendly . Lots of seating. Bathrooms were clean

Came here while in town and WOW! It was SO good. Definitely comfort food. Everything tasted great! It was a bit empty when we first got there, but that didn't take away from any of the vibes or food. Could've had some better music tho lol. We were seated right away and our server gave us great food and drink recommendations. We aren't the biggest beer drinkers either, and the Dunkel beer was surprisingly good - which is very rare for us to say! Definitely something that is a bit tucked away and not what everyone picks when they think of food places here. But worth the stop! Come here if you want some flavorful comfort food! read more

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My fiance & I had a pizza, boneless wings and strawberry margaritas here. The pizza was great, handcrafted crust and around $12. The wings were really good, but more of a honey mustard undertone than hot sauce. The margaritas were really good! read more

The atmosphere was welcoming and staff was attentive and polite. The food for me was kind of hit and miss. The sausage platter with sauerkraut was great, as was the potato pancakes. However the potato salad and rotkohl needed seasoning. The black forest cake was light and fluffy but not what i would consider traditional. If you are not familiar with German food it would be great but if you have spent time in Germany you may be a little disappointed. read more

Wild Bear Tavern - Sausage sampler, potato pancakes, and giant pretzel. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

Stopped at the bar on the way in to Gatlinburg. This place was awesome! You must get the Bavarian Pretzel Best thing we had. My husband had the bratwurst with sauerkraut and a potato pancake. I had the traditional schnitzel, spatzel with cheese and fried potatoes with caramelized onions and bacon. Both were great and everything had a home cooked taste to it like Oma was in the back cooking it up. Would highly recommend you stop and give it a try. read more

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We stopped in for lunch and to watch the Ravens game. The bartender was very nice and friendly. He was very welcoming. We ordered schnitzel, potato pancakes, sparkle, red cabbage. Everything was delicious and definitely authentic German food. We also enjoyed all the German decorations and the t-shirts. Hoping to get back soon. read more

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Back in the area for the first time since Feb, we went here again. It is still just as good and highly recommended. Food is excellent. Service is good, but a little slow after food is delivered. Seating is ample and adequate. Give this place a try and you won't be disappointed. read more

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Food was just OK, had the pork schnitzel with red cabbage and fried potatoes, Fried potatoes definitely were disappointing. Was expecting actual fresh potatoes cut up and fried with onion but what they served was frozen store bought potatoes that looked like they were cooked in an airfryer and then they plopped a few cooked onions on top of them. read more

Wild Bear Tavern - Pork schnitzel, red cabbage and potatoes. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

Rude staff that talk down on you and don't give a shit about customers, half the tables closed due to bs rules, food overpriced, no atmosphere, and disgusting interior with nasty bathroom and sticky floors. Do not eat here read more

The schnitzel was delicious (can substitute chicken which is what I did), but my favorite was the side potato cake with caramelized onions. The apple strudel for dessert was lovely. Good service, dog friendly outdoor patio. Located next to the wild bear inn. read more

We love German food. We both had the schnitzel (myself with lemon glaze, husband with upgraded jager - the jager was very tasty!). Red cabbage, warm potato salad, spaetzle, and Brussel sprouts rounded out our choices. All were delicious. Staff were friendly and treated us like cousins (the ones you like, lol) The apple strudel was a hit, too! read more

This pub was a great surprise! The German food was good and service was great. I bet on holidays like Saint Patrick's it's hopping!

Potato pancakes are amazing. Pork schnitzel was dry. Spatzke was ok. German potato salad was ok. Service was good. Very dark place. read more

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We went here on a Sunday morning for breakfast and had a great experience! There were only maybe 4 other tables seated and the pancake place across the street was packed. You should definitely give this a shot instead of waiting in line. It's in a hotel/motel so it might just get overlooked. The carafe of mimosa was surprisingly good, and they have a full bar for breakfast! Service was outstanding, and the prices were very reasonable. We had the Breakfast Hash which was good, onion heavy but it's a German place. The Three Bears sampler plates are the way to go though! Food service type potatoes but fired perfectly, bacon was on point, scrambled eggs, but... you get bratwurst. Bratwurst with breakfast. Yeah, soak that in. It was, dare I say, perfect. You can get them in omelets too which I would imagine would be fantastic. Biscuits and gravy could use some improvement. Biscuits aren't very tender, think Chick-Fil-A style, and the gravy is a little runny, it isn't thick like you would expect in the South. Not bad, but could be better. read more

Wild Bear Tavern - Breakfast Hash - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

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What a find. Proves that there a reason that sometimes there's a line to get in. Reason; great German food and with friendly service.

First time dining here, we just wanted something different. Wild Bear is decent German cuisine, I say decent because it's not great but it's not terrible. I get the feeling much of the items come off the food truck and aren't actually prepared in "Oma's" kitchen.... Our waiter was good, he was straightforward and told us there were a few menu items unavailable and they wouldn't have them until the food truck comes, two days out. One of those items was a staple...Sauerkraut! How can a "German" restaurant be out of kraut?!?! We enjoyed a big pretzel for starters and went with a schnitzel for the main course. Both were good but again, not something that made us say we're definitely coming back here next time we're in town. After payment I noticed the final receipt said "Westgate Resorts" at the top...at that point I could definitively conclude, this is not "real" German cuisine, so if that's what you're ISO, look elsewhere. But if you're tapped out on bad bbq, pancake houses and pizza joints, Wild Bear is a good change of pace. read more

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Really wanted to give this place 5 stars, it's cute, the service was great and it wasn't packed like I was worried with how busy everything is here right now! All of our food was very good, the pancake the hungry bear breakfast. The omelet was good, but I would have loved the broccoli to have been chopped up, not huge chunks of stalks in there. Right bathroom was the ultimate reason why I couldn't give 5 stars. I went in and walked right back out. The floor was terribly sticky and it smelled like something absolutely terrible happened in there. Probably need to implement some type of hourly checking system, but at the same time I wouldn't want anyone who was working with/near food to have to clean up whatever happened in there. read more

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Yummy German food next to a motel, who would've known. The fresh over sized pretzel was delicious, buttery and soft. The schnitzel was thin, tender and tender. The cheese spatzel is a must, don't skip it. read more

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Goulash succulent tasty beef with cheesy Spatzle & Roasted Brussel sprouts went amazing with Dunkel or Hefeweizen Succulent slow cooked Pork with German Potato Salad & Cheesy Spatzle and vegetables THE CAKE‼ Black Forest or German Chocolate....my husband is returning for take home cake read more

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It was quite a surprise to find German food in the thick of a tourist area. It's kind of a dark restaurant and a little sleepy, so not my favorite type of ambiance, BUT if you're on the hunt for tasty food, this is it. The potato pancakes appetizer were to die for and plentiful. The flavors of this dish are just done to perfection. For the main, we shared the traditional Schnitzel with Rotkhol and Spazle, and it was superb. I recommend the brown gravy sauce, not so much the lemon one, but this is just personal preference. We also did a whiskey tasting, and I really didn't enjoy that, we didn't get any backstory on the alcohol and none of them were smooth...maybe it was the selection of whiskeys brought to us. I think they missed the mark on this. However though, the beer was great! The chef here really knocked it out of the park for our dishes. Bravo! read more

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The food here was really great and the outside seating was perfect because we had our dog with us. My husband and I ordered a couple of beers on tap. An Oktoberfest and a Hefeweizen both were served really cold and were delicious. Next we had a giant pretzel which was equally delicious and we both enjoyed the schnitzel for dinner. Mine was traditional and his was parmigiana. Both ordered with potato pancakes which were amazing! Friendly staff and great food!! read more

Not sure what the hype is... came here excited that they had gluten free schnitzel. Really awesome that they have this as an option but the waiter seemed aggravated when I asked for gluten free... said he had to go see if it was even available. Luckily it was, but it came out sooo dry and burnt. The party I was with wasn't impressed with their meals either. read more

Had breakfast and dinner. Both were good. Also loved the German theme and beer. Servers were all very friendly.

Great place for breakfast. Ordered the breakfast hash. Waffles and pancakes are huge. Home fries/potatoes are good too. read more

Wild Bear Tavern - Breakfast Hash. Really good. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

This place was awesome!! The food was great, the service was excellent and the decor was amazing. I really liked this place. If you're in the area give them a try. read more

Always love a good german place. We ended up here to kill time while Jeep Invasion had Pigeon Forge traffic in gridlock going Northbound. This was pretty good. I love schnitzel and this did not disappoint. I do wish they garnished with lemon as we like that extra zest it gives when squeezing some fresh juice on the schnitzel. The potato salad was unlike any I had before and was ok but would not order again. The server was great and attentive with our kids food allergies. The outdoor patio seating made this a worthwhile stop as we watched hundreds of Jeeps roll up the parkway. read more

Wild Bear Tavern - Schnitzel with german potato salad and potato pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

Do not visit Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg without eating here! Best restaurant food I have had in a long time. We will definitely be back and back and back again! read more

My wife and I have been eyeing this place for years and finally tried it. Server was not the best until we left then he seemed to be eager. The sausage platter I got was ok at best. The main kielbasa was good but the other two were cold in the middle and tasted off. My wife got the pot roast which was so bland and the meat was way over cooked. The potatoes in it were undercooked as well. Will not be revisiting anytime and I recommend people don't as well. read more

Service was prompt food was good only problem was they tell you that the meals come with one or two sides , but then when the check comes out the sides are charged extra. read more

If we could only have one meal in the Smokies, it would be Wild Bear! The staff is always friendly and the food is consistently amazing. It's a lot of food so my wife and I always split something, but if left to my own devices I'd eat 3 plates and feel horrible for a week - totally worth it. read more

My first time trying German food and this place did not disappoint. Definitely was stuffed by the end of it. Really good atmosphere and pretty quiet on a Sunday evening. The food came out pretty fast. The service was wonderful and it was a great way to cap off a bachelor weekend in the mountains. read more

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Food is delicious, our server was friendly. We were traveling with our dog, and sat out on the patio at around 5pm and there is plenty of spots with shade. The are plenty of menu options for a restaurant associated with a hotel/vacation club. I understand why they don't add more as there are a lot of restaurants nearby. I had the traditional schnitzel and it was fantastic. This restaurant is German approved! read more

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