Cherokee Grill and Steakhouse
Calhoun’s Village, Gatlinburg
Restaurant in Gatlinburg, United States
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Cherokee Grill and Steakhouse is a practical Gatlinburg pick when the group wants a central Parkway steakhouse dinner without making the meal feel overly formal. It is easier to recommend for couples or families seeking a dependable sit-down option than for diners chasing awards, chef pedigree, or a highly curated tasting experience.
About Cherokee Grill and Steakhouse
In Gatlinburg, Cherokee Grill and Steakhouse is an option to consider when the group wants a smart-casual meal and opening hours that run into the evening all week. Compare it with The Greenbrier or Calhoun's Gatlinburg if you are weighing other dining plans.
Book it for a smart-casual Gatlinburg meal, not an awards-led destination meal
Cherokee Grill and Steakhouse is open daily, with Monday through Thursday from 4–9:30 PM, Friday from 4–10:30 PM, Saturday from 12–10:30 PM, Sunday from 12–9:30 PM. That makes it useful for travelers who want a meal in Gatlinburg without relying on claims about awards, chef credentials, or a special menu format.
Plan it around the basics: Gatlinburg location, smart-casual dress, posted hours. It does not offer a tasting-menu format, special seating setup, bar program, price point, or walk-in flexibility, so avoid building the visit around those assumptions.
Where it fits among comparable options
Compared with The Park Grill, Cherokee Grill and Steakhouse is the more name-explicit steakhouse comparison; The Park Grill is another option to cross-shop. The Heirloom Room: Creekside Restaurant & Bar is another option when the group wants to compare different settings. Wild Bear Tavern can also be considered for a different meal plan.
Use Cherokee Grill and Steakhouse as a Gatlinburg choice with smart-casual dress and clearly posted hours. If the plan is a special outing, compare it against The Greenbrier before committing. If the plan is a Gatlinburg meal with evening hours, it is a reasonable candidate.
Planning details
- Location
- 1002 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- cherokeegrill.com
- Phone
- +18654364287
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Cherokee Grill reads like a classic mountain‑town steakhouse that anchors a busy strip of Gatlinburg. Its Parkway frontage and ground‑floor entrance place it squarely in the flow of tourist traffic, and the dining room is arranged to handle steady waves of arrivals. The house leans into steakhouse convention rather than trendy reinvention: meals are paced deliberately, courses arrive in sequence, and the room balances the hum of a high‑volume operation with an unhurried, ceremonial approach to dinner. The result is familiar and reassuring for visitors who expect a traditional steakhouse experience in a resort setting.
Best For
This is primarily a dinner destination for visitors and families who spend the day on trails or touring the national park. The steakhouse format makes it a natural fit for groups and family parties that want to make the meal the evening’s centerpiece: cocktails and shared starters give way to individually selected cuts and collective sides. Because the restaurant is designed to absorb steady visitor traffic, it also works well for larger parties and repeat groups traveling together—anyone who values a substantial, classic steakhouse dinner in the heart of Gatlinburg.
Ordering Tips
Approach service like the steakhouse ritual the description outlines: begin with drinks or cocktails, order appetizers to share, then select individual cuts to specification and pick sides for the table. Expect deliberate, unhurried pacing—the meal is treated as the main event, so come ready to linger. Given the venue’s focus on serving groups, plan courses so sides and starters are easily shared, and allow time between courses rather than treating dinner as a quick stop.
Venue details
Ambiance
Warm, cozy lodge with brick and stonework, intimate lighting, large open fireplace, and relaxed nooks for intimate settings or groups.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- ribeye steak
- crab cakes
- seafood combo platter
Planning details
Location
Also consider
If you cannot get the table
Cross-shop The Greenbrier for a more special-occasion dinner, or The Park Grill for a broader Gatlinburg lodge-style meal. If the group wants something more casual, Calhoun's Gatlinburg is the easier fallback.
Restaurant context
How it compares in Gatlinburg
Choose Cherokee Grill and Steakhouse when the group wants a central Parkway steakhouse experience with relatively easy planning. Calhoun's Gatlinburg is the safer casual pick for familiar barbecue-leaning comfort, while The Park Grill is the better fit for a broader Smoky Mountain lodge-style meal.
For a more occasion-led dinner, compare it first with The Greenbrier. The Greenbrier is the stronger special-occasion cross-shop; Cherokee Grill and Steakhouse is better when convenience and a steakhouse setting are the main priorities. The Heirloom Room: Creekside Restaurant & Bar is the better call if atmosphere matters more than Parkway access.
Wild Bear Tavern should be the backup for a more casual, lower-pressure meal. For readers comparing the whole city, start with our full Gatlinburg restaurants guide, then branch into Gatlinburg hotels, Gatlinburg bars, Gatlinburg wineries, Gatlinburg experiences.
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Compare Cherokee Grill and Steakhouse
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Cherokee Grill and Steakhouse | Gatlinburg | No published awards |
| Calhoun's Gatlinburg | Gatlinburg | No published awards |
| The Park Grill | Gatlinburg | No published awards |
| The Heirloom Room: Creekside Restaurant & Bar | Gatlinburg | No published awards |
| The Greenbrier | Gatlinburg | No published awards |
| Wild Bear Tavern | Pigeon Forge | No published awards |
How Cherokee Grill and Steakhouse Gatlinburg compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I order at Cherokee Grill and Steakhouse?
Specific dishes, menu highlights, or dietary details are not provided. Treat Cherokee Grill and Steakhouse as a Gatlinburg restaurant to review directly before you decide what to order.
When is Cherokee Grill and Steakhouse open?
Cherokee Grill and Steakhouse is open into the evening every day. It opens at 4 PM Monday through Friday; on Saturday and Sunday, hours begin at 12 PM, with Saturday running until 10:30 PM and Sunday until 9:30 PM.
What are alternatives to Cherokee Grill and Steakhouse?
Use The Park Grill or Calhoun's Gatlinburg if you want another Gatlinburg comparison. The Heirloom Room: Creekside Restaurant & Bar and The Greenbrier are also useful comparisons, while Wild Bear Tavern is another practical cross-shop.
What should a first-timer know about Cherokee Grill and Steakhouse?
The main details are the hours and dress code. Cherokee Grill and Steakhouse is open Mon-Thu 4–9:30 PM, Fri 4–10:30 PM, Sat 12–10:30 PM, Sun 12–9:30 PM, with smart-casual dress.
Is Cherokee Grill and Steakhouse good for a special occasion?
It can be, if the occasion calls for a smart-casual Gatlinburg meal. It does not offer a formal tasting-menu format, awards profile, or special-occasion package, so plan it around the hours and dress code.
