A juicy burger with all the fixings is always a crowd-pleasing dish, and the Smoky Mountain area has no shortage of incredible restaurants serving up mouthwatering burgers. In fact, Gatlinburg has dedicated an entire week to finding the best burger in town! GatlinBURGER Week is an annual event in September, where local burger joints come up with unique creations and everyone gets to vote on their favorite! So when you’re on vacation and craving a double patty with extra cheese, here are the top places where you’ll find the best burger in Gatlinburg:
Boudicca’s Pub
Modeled after an old-time European village, The Village in Gatlinburg is home to Boudicca’s Celtic Pub. Not only does this restaurant serve some great Celtic food, but they have a couple of burgers on the menu that were voted “Best in Gatlinburg”! The Banger Burger has 2 Angus beef patties topped with Guinness-marinated Sausages, sweet grilled onions, Irish yellow cheddar cheese, and a spread of mashed potatoes. The Frickle Burger also has 2 Angus beef patties, then piled high with sweet grilled onions, Irish cheddar cheese, homemade beer cheese, and crispy fried pickles. And what pairs well with a big burger? A tall pint o’ Guinness, of course! They also have beer flights from their on tap selection, and all of their beer and cider are imported straight from Scotland and Ireland.
Smith & Son Corner Kitchen
Smith & Son Corner Kitchen is another restaurant offering the best burger in Gatlinburg. We recommend trying the Gatlinburger, made with 2 patties plus a thick slice of fried bologna, and then topped with American cheese, lettuce, tomato, spicy pickles, and fried onions. Another favorite is the Pitmaster Burger. It has 2 patties, smoked pork butt, cheddar cheese, spicy pickles, fried onions, and coleslaw. All of their burgers are served on a grilled brioche bun, and you’ll be able to enjoy all of the traditional sides like French fries, potato salad, onion rings, waffle-cut sweet potato fries, as well as homemade fried potato chips and more!
Blue Moose Burgers & Wings
Another burger place to check out in Gatlinburg is Blue Moose Burgers & Wings. You’ll love The Big Mushroom Melt. This half-pound patty is topped with Swiss cheese, caramelized onions, and mushrooms. Another option is the Steakhouse Burger. Along with Swiss and Pepperjack cheese, this burger is topped with mushrooms, bacon, steak sauce, and onion straws. If you like it a little spicy, order the Southern Jalepeno Burger with pepper jack cheese, bacon, fried jalapenos, onion straws, and a drizzle of creamy queso! Enjoy your meal as you enjoy the big game on the more than 40 TVs at this laid-back sports bar.
Smoky Mountain Smash
Smoky Mountain Smash is one of the new Gatlinburg restaurants that you won’t want to miss, but you won’t see it along the Parkway! Located at Gatlinburg SkyPark, this restaurant recently opened as part of a new expansion called Clayton’s Landing and specializes in smashburgers. It’s definitely a contender for the best burgers in Gatlinburg with options like The Southern Charmer, a fresh beef patty and sausage patty topped with Pimento cheese, onion rings, and Ole Smoky Moonshine BBQ sauce. You’ll also love the Legendary Smash with the classic fixings plus homemade Gatlinburger sauce. They even serve up an elk burger!
Johnny Rockets
At Johnny Rockets, you can eat a great burger in Gatlinburg while also being transported to a lively 1950s diner! They bring the heat with the Spicy Houston Burger made with jalapenos, pepperjack cheese, lettuce, tomato, and their homemade Smokin’ Chipotle Ranch Sauce. Want something milder? You can’t go wrong with the Original Burger, which has all the classic toppings like lettuce, tomato, onions, relish, and pickles. Sometimes, simple is best, after all! Pair your burger and fries with a hand-spun milkshake. Choose from traditional flavors like chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry, or try an Oreo or peanut butter banana shake. Johnny Rockets also serves vegan shake options, as well as a plant-based burger!
Now you know of some restaurants that offer the best burger in Gatlinburg! Hungry for more? Check out our other list of the top places to visit for the best barbeque in Gatlinburg!
