A long day of exploring a new place can make you work up an appetite. When looking at restaurants, it is important that there is something on the menu to satisfy everyone in your vacation group, from the biggest traveler to the littlest. Here are 6 kid friendly restaurants in Gatlinburg, TN to try on your next vacation!

1. Bennett’s Pit BBQ

At Bennett’s Pit BBQ, everyone will love the age-old combination of pork, barbeque sauce, and bread. You can pair your entree with classic sides such as French fries, corn, and coleslaw. Kids can get the always crowd pleasing chicken tenders or have smaller portions of adult dishes such as ribs or pulled pork sandwiches. Here are even more BBQ joints in Gatlinburg you’ll want to try!

2. Big Daddy’s Pizzeria

Pizza is sure to satisfy everyone in your party. At Big Daddy’s Pizzeria, kids can have their pizza as plain or as colorful as they want! There are also other options such as a ham and cheese sandwich. When you are finished eating dinner, save room for dessert! Order a delicious chocolate chip or Cookies-N-Creme cannoli!

3. Mama’s Chicken Kitchen

This kid friendly restaurant in Gatlinburg is sure to give you a taste of southern comfort. Mama’s Chicken Kitchen serves classic dishes such as fried chicken, mashed potatoes, and buttery biscuits. If you are tired after a long day at the pool or hiking and want a more laid back meal, consider eating family style at home with Mama’s Chicken Kitchen’s “Cluck It To Go” meal. It comes with chicken, sides, and biscuits.

4. Johnny Rockets

You can’t go wrong with burgers and fries. It tastes even better when you wash it down with a chocolate shake! Johnny Rockets is more known for its atmosphere which is vibrant red 50’s decor. There is never a dull moment with dancers grooving to the songs on the jukebox. You can never have too many sweets, so be sure to stop by the cotton candy machine. Before you leave, engage in friendly competition in the game room! Maybe the prize could be another chocolate shake!

5. Log Cabin Pancake House

It is just as important to fuel your body before a day of vacation as it is after! For a delicious breakfast, check out Log Cabin Pancake House. It has been family owned and operated since 1976. You can have a fluffy omelet or pancakes piled high on your plate. Kids enjoy having dessert for breakfast! Before you leave, make sure to take home a souvenir and adopt a (stuffed) animal.

6. Maddog’s Creamery and Donuts

No meal is complete without something sweet. Before you go back to your cabin for the night, be sure to check out Maddog’s Creamery and Donuts. Picking just one dessert will definitely be hard as they have the triple threat: ice cream, donuts and funnel cakes. It is no surprise that the restaurant calls themselves a “one-stop sweet shop.”

There are a lot of kid friendly restaurants in Gatlinburg, and there is as much to see as there is to eat. Looking for more attractions for your vacation? Check out these fun things to do in Gatlinburg.