Guidebook for Cosby
Food Scene
Shockingly good sushi in Newport TN, significantly better than Nama in Knoxville
Dojo japanese restaurant
587 W Broadway StShockingly good sushi in Newport TN, significantly better than Nama in Knoxville
Russian food (and some American standards), open seasonally, and not every day. The couple that operate this restaurant are really interesting.
Grill 73
616 TN-73Russian food (and some American standards), open seasonally, and not every day. The couple that operate this restaurant are really interesting.
Brock's Open Air Market
601 E Broadway StGood sandwiches, best Philly style cheese steak south of at least Virginia.
Country cookin' type food, wins the local paper's "best desserts" year after year
22 locals recommend
Janice's Diner
2765 Cosby HwyCountry cookin' type food, wins the local paper's "best desserts" year after year
We don't eat out a whole lot, but this has been an all around solid spot. Good food. Good beer list. Good service.
7 locals recommend
The Ship English Pub
170 Glades RoadWe don't eat out a whole lot, but this has been an all around solid spot. Good food. Good beer list. Good service.
Sit down, get greeted with apple cider, apple fritters, and apple butter. Order a huge plate of home cookin'.
58 locals recommend
Carver's Orchard & Applehouse Restaurant
3460 Cosby HwySit down, get greeted with apple cider, apple fritters, and apple butter. Order a huge plate of home cookin'.
Why is this gas station listed under food scene? It has a grill. It's on the way. Order a grill cheese with bacon. If you are going to the trailhead order two and put one in your pack.
Marathon Gas
Why is this gas station listed under food scene? It has a grill. It's on the way. Order a grill cheese with bacon. If you are going to the trailhead order two and put one in your pack.
Absolutely delicious. The family that runs this place is super nice.
28 locals recommend
Smokies Cuban Cafe
3526 ParkwayAbsolutely delicious. The family that runs this place is super nice.
This is a small place in Cosby at the turn to Gatlinburg. Frank makes huge sandwiches and Italian favorites. There is just a little bit of seating inside, but plenty outside along with a bocce court. Wonderful for pick up on the way back to the cabin as well.
The Sub Station & Italian Restuarant
4410 Hooper HwyThis is a small place in Cosby at the turn to Gatlinburg. Frank makes huge sandwiches and Italian favorites. There is just a little bit of seating inside, but plenty outside along with a bocce court. Wonderful for pick up on the way back to the cabin as well.
This BBQ restaurant is right outside the Greenbrier entrance to the park. The 'que is good. We aren't in love with the sauce selection though. If you plan ahead, Jim will give you a little container of his "shack sauce" to take with you.
39 locals recommend
Hungry Bear BBQ
2263 East PkwyThis BBQ restaurant is right outside the Greenbrier entrance to the park. The 'que is good. We aren't in love with the sauce selection though. If you plan ahead, Jim will give you a little container of his "shack sauce" to take with you.
*****If we could only recommend one place, this would probably be it. Open seasonly- call before driving over there. The food is really good. The beer selection is quite good, and the porch right next to the Pigeon River is excellent.
12 locals recommend
The Bean Trees
3601 Hartford Rd*****If we could only recommend one place, this would probably be it. Open seasonly- call before driving over there. The food is really good. The beer selection is quite good, and the porch right next to the Pigeon River is excellent.
There are two locations of Best Italian in Gatlinburg. We've eaten at the one listed above, out on the patio, and had good time. Guests have eaten at one or the other and really enjoyed their meal.
52 locals recommend
Best Italian Cafe & Pizzeria in Elks Plaza
968 ParkwayThere are two locations of Best Italian in Gatlinburg. We've eaten at the one listed above, out on the patio, and had good time. Guests have eaten at one or the other and really enjoyed their meal.
Located at the first light as you are coming into Gatlinburg from Cosby, before you get to the hustle and bustle of the tourist center of town. Often frequented by locals.
202 locals recommend
Three Jimmy's Good Time Eatery
1359 East ParkwayLocated at the first light as you are coming into Gatlinburg from Cosby, before you get to the hustle and bustle of the tourist center of town. Often frequented by locals.
Ice cream, coffee, and sandwiches in downtown Newport. Great value, friendly staff, highly recommend.
The Rustic Cow Ice Cream & Smoothies
205 E Broadway StIce cream, coffee, and sandwiches in downtown Newport. Great value, friendly staff, highly recommend.
This steakhouse has locations in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. The Gatlinburg location has been rebuilt after the fire. The steaks are good, but we love going for the amazing french onion soup, maybe a glass of wine, and dessert (then tipping the server well).
87 locals recommend
Alamo Steakhouse
705 East PkwyThis steakhouse has locations in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. The Gatlinburg location has been rebuilt after the fire. The steaks are good, but we love going for the amazing french onion soup, maybe a glass of wine, and dessert (then tipping the server well).
Drinks & Nightlife
The Fox & Parrot Tavern
1065 Glades RdQuirky little spot with a pretty good beer selection.
Let's get one thing straight, it isn't really moonshine 'cause this stuff is taxed, but go do a tasting. Your bartender will make you chuckle and you'll leave with a nice buzz.
195 locals recommend
Ole Smoky Moonshine
903 ParkwayLet's get one thing straight, it isn't really moonshine 'cause this stuff is taxed, but go do a tasting. Your bartender will make you chuckle and you'll leave with a nice buzz.
The easiest place to enjoy a glass from Goodwater Vineyards is this location in Hartford. The lovely tasting room is across the street from the BP/Pigeon River Smokehouse. I'm really impressed with this Southeastern vineyard. I prefer the dryer wines, but they have lots of sweet berry and muscadine ones too. Unlike other wineries in the area the fruit really is grown here and you can visit up the road in Mosheim/Parrottsville. Call ahead to have a picnic planned.
Pigeon River Winery
3112 Big Creek RdThe easiest place to enjoy a glass from Goodwater Vineyards is this location in Hartford. The lovely tasting room is across the street from the BP/Pigeon River Smokehouse. I'm really impressed with this Southeastern vineyard. I prefer the dryer wines, but they have lots of sweet berry and muscadine ones too. Unlike other wineries in the area the fruit really is grown here and you can visit up the road in Mosheim/Parrottsville. Call ahead to have a picnic planned.
Entertainment & Activities
Woo hoo! This ride is fun. Highly recommended. Great staff. Good time.
206 locals recommend
Smoky Mountain Alpine Coaster
867 Wears Valley RdWoo hoo! This ride is fun. Highly recommended. Great staff. Good time.
This place gets really busy, but is really interesting, nicely done, and staffed by amazing people. Take the kids to see the mermaid show (seasonal).
535 locals recommend
Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
88 River RdThis place gets really busy, but is really interesting, nicely done, and staffed by amazing people. Take the kids to see the mermaid show (seasonal).
Shopping
Clothing that is made in the USA. Gifts and home decor. Wonderful, friendly staff.
Earthbound Trading Co.
131 The Island DrClothing that is made in the USA. Gifts and home decor. Wonderful, friendly staff.
Our place is a wonderful used book store that you can wander around in for way too long. They have excellent coffee.
14 locals recommend
Our Place
115 Cricket Hollow WayOur place is a wonderful used book store that you can wander around in for way too long. They have excellent coffee.
Parks & Nature
This is not an easy hike, but the payoff is grand. You will climb up to the Appalachian Trail and end at a lovely stone fire tower with gorgeous views. Locals call Mt Cammerer "White Rock."
7 locals recommend
Mount Cammerer
This is not an easy hike, but the payoff is grand. You will climb up to the Appalachian Trail and end at a lovely stone fire tower with gorgeous views. Locals call Mt Cammerer "White Rock."
Arts & Culture
The gallery here always seems to have very interesting work on display.
15 locals recommend
Arrowmont School of Arts & Crafts
556 ParkwayThe gallery here always seems to have very interesting work on display.