Gatlinburg just keeps getting better and better! Recently, 3 new restaurants have opened and, so far, they’re a hit! Here’s the details of each restaurant and what you can expect when you visit:

LandShark Bar and Grill

LandShark Bar and Grill promises to bring a little island life to Gatlinburg with their casual “5 o’clock somewhere” atmosphere. They serve up tropical, seafood dishes as well as American favorites like burgers, sandwiches and more.

Across the street from the LandShark Bar and Grill will be the new Margaritaville Resort in the Smokies. It’s currently under construction, but is set to open mid-2018.

Look at the menu: https://gatlinburg.landsharkbarandgrill.com/menu
Location: 515 Parkway, Gatlinburg (Light #3)
Hours: Daily from 11 a.m. to midnight

Mama’s Chicken Kitchen

Mama’s Chicken Kitchen is an extension of the Mama’s Farmhouse Restaurant that you can find in Pigeon Forge. They are quite a bit different though! Mama’s Chicken Kitchen specializes only in fried chicken! The fried chicken you love from Mama’s Farmhouse is served up as individual meals, buckets and more at Mama’s Chicken Kitchen. They also offer salads, chicken wings and a variety of southern-style sides like mac and cheese, chicken and dumplins, creamed corn and more.

They recommend grabbing a bucket of chicken and heading into the national park for a picnic. The entrance to the national park is just a few short minutes away from the restaurant, so we think that’s a great way to spend an afternoon enjoying the mountains!

Look at the menu: https://www.mamaschickenkitchen.com/menu
Location: 1244 East Parkway, Gatlinburg (Next to Gatlinburg City Hall)
Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday. 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

J.O.E. and Pop’s Sub Shoppe

J.O.E and Pop’s Sub Shoppe prides themselves on fresh, simple ingredients for delicious sandwiches. They serve up a variety of sandwiches and speciality subs where you can choose your favorite cheese and toppings – all fresh!

This would also be a great place to stop for some family meals before heading into the national park for a picnic! Sandwiches are easy to carry and everyone could get exactly what they want!

Look at the menu: https://www.joeandpops.com/menu
Location: 1244 East Parkway, Gatlinburg (Next to Gatlinburg City Hall)
Hours: Daily from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Still looking for other great places to eat while you’re visiting Gatlinburg? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Click here to learn more about all of our favorite restaurants in Gatlinburg TN!

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