Sometimes you like to forget all of your worries, cast aside the latest diet craze and dig in to a hearty meal. What better place to do so than on vacation to Pigeon Forge, Tennessee? The city is filled with delicious down-home restaurants, serving delicious meals that will have your mouth watering. In fact, the steakhouses in Pigeon Forge are some of the best in the area!
When you get a craving for a robust meal, there is nothing more satisfying than a juicy, thick cut of steak. Somewhere between the grill marks and the baked potato side, there’s just something about a filling steak that’s good for the body. On your upcoming summer vacation to Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, you won’t want to pass on the opportunity to chow down at one of these great steakhouses.
Alamo Steakhouse
When writing this list, there was no way we could overlook one of the best in the area. The Alamo Steakhouse has been voted “Best Steaks” for six years…and it’s no wonder why! This restaurant prides themselves in their aged, hand cut steaks. Cut and seasoned in house, Alamo then grills your steak over an oak fire to sear and seal in all of the natural juices and flavors. Just as this restaurant puts great care into creating the perfect steak, they also take pride in the rest of their food. All steaks come with a crisp dinner salad and your choice of a side, including fries, mac and cheese, a veggie of the day, and more.
Calhoun’s
Great barbeque and delicious steaks go hand in hand – at least, that’s what we’ve learned at Calhouns! This local favorite is known for its succulent barbeque but offers a variety of steaks and prime rib to satisfy the carnivore in you. Choose from filet mignon, prime rib roasted with hickory, marinated ale steak topped with Worcestershire butter or barbeque steak braised with their famous barbeque sauce. Each steak entrée is served with homemade mashed potatoes and one side, varying from baked cinnamon apples to Tennessee corn pudding, spinach maria and more. You can also add a skewer of shrimp to the steak entrée for an additional tasty treat!
J.T. Hannah’s Kitchen
This dining destination offers a down-home feel with quick and friendly service. This Pigeon Forge steakhouse serves a variety of food, ranging from pasta to ribs, famous burgers and much more. Their 12 ounce ribeye steak is made with prime USDA-aged Omaha beef, some of the juiciest in town because it comes from the center of the loin. The chopped sirloin steak is also a hit, served with grilled onions and mushroom gravy. Choose from a soup or side and one additional side item, including homemade potato salad or potato chips, baked beans or buffalo chips.
Texas Roadhouse
You can’t go wrong with one of the most recognized chain steakhouses in the country! Texas Roadhouse is known for its accommodating staff and country atmosphere – complete with sing alongs and line dances! You can select your hand cut steak yourself from the counter in the front of the kitchen. Texas Roadhouse features every sort of cut you could ask for, from New York Strip steaks to Ft. Worth ribeyes, Porterhouse T-Bones, Dallas Filets and more. Their motto certainly rings true – “We want you to think it’s the best steak you’ve ever had, until the next one you order.”
You just simply can’t go wrong when you visit one of these great Pigeon Forge steakhouses. Take time to treat yourself to a delicious steak dinner – you don’t even need a special occasion!
