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Restaurants & Rehearsal Dinners

Bennett’s BBQ

Both of our locations have semi-private dining areas. The Gatlinburg location seats approximately 45 people. The Pigeon Forge location seats approximately 80 people. Both locations offer bulk To-Go orders, as well as off site catering and delivery.

Buddy’s BBQ of Sevierville

Buddy’s bar-b-q is a “local, hometown” barbecue restaurant/caterer offering hickory-smoked barbecue prepared the same way for 45 years. We serve always-fresh food with southern hospitality and value. We offer dine-in, take-out, bulk orders, delivery/set-up and catering service for large groups and events. Open daily: 11am – 9pm.

Phone: 865.428.5001

Hard Rock Cafe of Pigeon Forge

Hard Rock Cafe has been serving Eastern Tennessee for more than 15 years. Our Pigeon Forge location features 12,000 square feet of stylish space, including seating for more than 300 guests, private event space for up to 350, semi-private spaces for up to 70 people, and a live music stage.

Capacity: 350
Phone: 865-430-7625

Kennedy Concepts 

Mama’s Farmhouse Restaurant

“The Barn” is our semi-private dining area at Mama’s Farmhouse Restaurant. It is spacious and can accommodate your large group, up to 92 people. While you relax and enjoy spending time with your guests, Mama will fill them with all the Southern style cookin’ they can eat. We also offer off site catering for your special event.

The Melting Pot

Add the “fondue effect” to your special occasion. Our Private Room accommodates up to 52 guests and is perfect for a wedding rehearsal dinner or reception. Bride and Groom eat free with 10 paying guests. For a truly unique and memorable dining experience, dip into something different with The Melting Pot! Group menu and pricing available.

Location: Gatlinburg

Capacity: 52

Ober Gatlinburg

Have a beautiful wedding atop our scenic chairlift featuring the best views of the Smoky Mountains! We offer weddings for up to 15 people; receptions are also available at our on-site restaurant & lounge!

Location: Gatlinburg

Capacity: 240

Phone: 865.436.5423

Ole Red

Itchin’ to have a little fun?! Named after one of Blake Shelton’s hit songs, Ole Red is as fun-loving and music-obsessed as the boss man himself. We’ve got real chefs creating scratch-made dishes served alongside honky-tonk strong drinks and a helluva good time – all set to concert-caliber live music, just the way Blake likes it.

511 Parkway • Gatlinburg, TN 37738

Email:  gatlinburg@olered.com

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