Where to Find the Best Burgers in Gatlinburg TN: Top 5 Restaurants

Nothing hits the spot quite like a good burger! When you visit Gatlinburg, Tennessee, you’ll find a number of restaurants that offer mouthwatering hamburgers (and delicious french fries, of course). To help you make the most of your next vacation, Stony Brook Cabins has put together a guide to finding the best burgers in Gatlinburg TN. Here are five restaurants you definitely don’t want to miss:

1. Morning Mist Cafe

Located in the Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community, the Morning Mist Cafe is a little out of the way, but it’s definitely worth the drive! This family owned and operated restaurant serves half-pound burgers, made with fresh never frozen meat, on a toasted bun with a side of french fries. Popular options include the Bacon Cheeseburger, the Gonzo Burger (topped with bacon, ham, and two kinds of cheese), and the Patty Melt (served with onions, cheese, and grilled rye bread). The Morning Mist Cafe is only open for lunch and offers indoor and outdoor seating.

2. Smoky Mountain Brewery

Smoky Mountain Brewery also serves some of the very best burgers in Gatlinburg TN. This beloved brewpub offers a great selection of hamburgers that are ground fresh daily and served on your choice of a sesame or whole wheat bun. One of the standout burgers at the Brewery is the Thunder Road Burger, which comes with blue cheese, bacon, and the restaurant’s signature sweet and spicy Thunder Road sauce. Of course, beer fans will definitely want to wash down their burger with one of Smoky Mountain Brewery’s famous ales.

3. Mountain Edge Grill

Mountain Edge Grill is another mainstay of downtown Gatlinburg. Guests will enjoy half-pound USDA ground beef steak burgers on a grilled bun with golden french fries. With a Chili Cheeseburger, a BBQ Bacon Burger, and a Mushroom and Swiss Burger, this restaurant is guaranteed to have a burger for every member of your family. Mountain Edge Grill also offers burgers made from bison meat, which are definitely worth trying!

4. Three Jimmy’s

Three Jimmy’s offers outstanding Black Angus burgers that are made fresh to order. The restaurant’s signature Three Jimmy Burger is truly something to behold, featuring three beef patties, sauteed mushrooms, caramelized onions, pecan smoked bacon, and smoked gouda on a brioche bun. If you have a powerful appetite, nothing satisfies quite like the Three Jimmy Burger!

5. Blaine’s Grill & Bar

The half-pound Angus burgers at Blaine’s Grill & Bar never disappoint! Served with your choice of steak fries, homemade potato chips, coleslaw, or potato salad, these hamburgers come in a number of unique varieties. Some of the most popular burgers at Blaine’s include the Black Bear Burger (topped with shaved roast beef, sauteed mushrooms, and grilled onions), the BBQ Cheddar Burger (featuring BBQ sauce, onion straws, and sharp cheddar cheese), and the Mexico City Burger (topped with chile con queso, pico de gallo, chipotle sauce, and jalapenos).

When you stay with Stony Brook Cabins, the best burgers in Gatlinburg TN will be just a short drive away. With everything from 1 bedroom cabins to 6 bedroom cabins, we are sure to have the perfect accommodations for your next vacation, whether it’s a romantic retreat or a family reunion. To start planning your getaway, browse our selection of cabin rentals in Gatlinburg!