Cody Suggs

12/01/2011 12:12 pm

This diner was amazing! I couldn't ask for better service. I have loved everything about Gatlinburg, TN but this is by far the best place I have eaten at. I will for sure be moving here so I can make it a tradition to come here every weekend. Thank you for you amazing food and service!

Andy and Candice key

11/13/2011 01:11 am

The absolute best dining experience in the smokies. We are getting ready to leave and I am sad. The food was excellent from start to finish. This destination will be a fav for years to come. Our call ahead time was nine p.m. And the food was still as fresh as opening time. Thank you for a wonderful time

Troy Tervalon

11/07/2011 06:11 am

A+ everytime

Steve & Lisa Ketterman

10/24/2011 02:10 am

The absolute best restaurant we have EVER been to. The atmosphere, the staff, and the food was out of this world!!! We have been coming to the Smokies for 25yrs. and didn't even know anything about it. Went there this time while celebrating our 25th Wedding Anniversary, and loved it. We will be making this a regular stop of ours, next year when we return!!!

Shaun

10/09/2011 11:10 pm

This steakhouse is top notch. The staff was excellence, the serve was awesome, there is really nothing else I can say about this place other than it's worth the price!

LINDA AND CHARLES E CLINE

09/29/2011 02:09 am

The food was excellent and the scenery and creek was so pretty our waiter was excellent and very friendly we had a table in the bar over the creek and we enjoyed our dinner and evening so very much. We will be there in October and will sure not miss The Peddler Steakhouse again since we haven't stopped talking about our special place while there . We will be staying at the new Hilton for two weeks and it's so close to The Peddler. We are looking forward to coming to Gatlinburg again. Everyone needs to go to The Peddler for a special dinner and the salad bar was great ---see you all very soon we are coming home to Tennessee love it .

Karen Duran

09/21/2011 10:09 pm

Love everything about The Peddler!

Vicky cannon

08/29/2011 04:08 pm

The Peddler is THE best steak that I have EVER eaten in my life!!! And I love steak, we drive 3 hours just to go eat there!

Hilda harrop

08/16/2011 09:08 pm

WONDERFUL, WONDERFUL, WONDERFUL! PURELY FANTASTIC! GREAT PLACE TO EAT!

Peggy Flory

08/11/2011 12:08 am

My husband and I got married here in Gatlinburg 10 years ago. We had never been to The Peddler until today. What a wonderful place! I just wish we would of known about it before. Excellent service and food, and what a beautiful restaurant! Everything was great. The table at the window watching the water was very nice and romantic.

Tracy Shaffer

07/27/2011 06:07 pm

This is by far the BEST Restaurant in Gatlinburg!!! Awesome Steaks & Staff.

Wesley Overton

07/20/2011 03:07 pm

What a wonderful place to eat. I'm from SC and this is my favorite restaurant. Sometimes we'll drive up for the day just to eat here!! Too bad there are only 5 stars to give this restaurant, I would rate higher.

Ray & Kae Lee Aschettino

07/09/2011 02:07 am

We stopped in at the Peddler several years ago after just seeing a sign for it somewhere or on a tourist brochure and found it to be the best steak dining experience so far. We've been to many different places and have eaten at many fine steak establishments (Vegas, Hawaii, DC, and many places in between), but this one outclassed them all. Not only the steak, but the salad, and friendliness was exceptional. I can't wait to go back, but I guess good food travels fast, so we'll be sure to call ahead next time!

Ed Barr

07/08/2011 04:07 am

The Peddler has it all...a great view of the mountain stream, great atmosphere, excellent service, and perfectly succulent food. A real special treat. Do yourself a favor and splurge a little for that special evening.

Ellen Phillips

05/17/2011 02:05 pm

The Best! We make it a point to eat here when we're in the Smokies....Ribeye is the best.

Joseph Blevins

05/17/2011 12:05 am

My newlywed wife and myself went to The Peddler today for the first time. I love steak and have ate at most large steakhouse food chains. None of which compares to the great food and service we received at The Peddler. Five stars all the way.

Erika Carraway

04/19/2011 05:04 pm

We came to the restaurant for my mom's 60th birthday and surely this will be one she never forgets. The steak was cooked to perfection. I had to remember to exhale! It was outrageously superb! The staff was extremely friendly and the view was so fitting for the ambience! We loved it, even my 7 year old that almost filled up on the rolls. The salad dressings were awesome. We enjoyed the entire visit immensely!

Linda Henry

02/24/2011 05:02 pm

We have been going to Gatlinburg once or twice a year since 1982.. After discovering The Peddler Steakhouse, we have never missed dining there on our trips. The ambience, the food and the staff have always been a pleasure, plus it's worth the call ahead for river side seating We look forward to our next dining experience as always..

Sally Blancq

02/01/2011 12:02 am

We stumbled upon The Peddler Steakhouse 30 minutes prior to closing. Hesitantly walking into the restaurant, we were surprised to find an extremely helpful staff ready to seat us and continue providing amazing service. Our table was one of many that overlooked the river that runs through Gatlinburg. To make this experience even better the meal and desert were wonderful. One of the best restaurant experiences ever.

Misty Price

01/14/2011 11:01 am

The best place to eat ANYWHERE!! We are about 3-4 hours from there and have driven to JUST eat at The Peddler! The salad bar is wonderful and the cheesecake to die for! Steaks are out of this world!!!!! Never have gotten bad food or service! Will always go back!!!

Lisa Pike

12/31/2010 11:12 am

Excellent food!! Must try spinach dip, the chips are homemade. Called ahead for table overlooking the river, waited less than 20 mins. It does get crowded so I would call ahead.

Jeff & Alisa Deerman

11/14/2010 01:11 am

This restaurant is awesome, the steak is oh so tender it will melt in your mouth. The aroma of this restaurant was extraordinary, and was very filling for the price. Great 5 star experience. We will definitely be eating here on our Anniversary.

Ernest D. Klar

11/12/2010 12:11 am

Prime Rib was excellent. We go to The Peddler Steakhouse each time we go to the Smokies

Randy & Jane Erwin

10/30/2010 01:10 pm

We come every year in Nov. to do some shopping for Christmas. Take in a show and visit the Peddler. We have done this for the past 4 years. Never have we had a bad meal. The food, our server, and drinks are class A. We have recommended the Peddler to all our friends and relatives. See you in about 2 weeks.

Jess Titlow

10/25/2010 07:10 pm

We've been visiting the Smokies on a bi-annual basis for awhile now. I have no idea how we've been neglecting The Peddler! It is now our favorite restaurant in Gatlinburg! All I can say is the filet and trout were amazing, twice baked potato was the best I've ever had, and the salad bar was perfect.
Love,
Your new favorite customers

Janie

10/22/2010 11:10 pm

Super great food. The steak and salad bar were incredible. We can't wait to visit again. We love the view of the river. This is one fantastic place to eat.

Gary E. Locke

10/18/2010 10:10 pm

Our first time dining here. An excellent dining experience. Definitely will return on our next trip here.

Jane Terrell

10/12/2010 01:10 pm

The most excellent food!!!! It was great and we enjoyed the dinning. We look forward in coming again!!!!

Liane Cutts

09/27/2010 05:09 pm

Superb dining experience! The service was impeccable and the food was even better. Thank you for a very relaxing quality night out in Gatlinburg!

Rickie Caldwell

08/10/2010 03:08 pm

The food and dining service was great. However, we did the call ahead seating. When we got there we had to wait at least thirty minutes. Myself and the people in my party didn't understand that.

Response via The Peddler Steakhouse:
Hi Rickie and we are glad to hear you enjoyed our dining service. We wish you didn't have to wait and apologize for any confusion. Our call ahead seating means your name will be added to the top of the list upon arriving. Even with that, especially when we are really busy, you can have a bit of a wait time. Thank you for understanding and we look forward to serving you soon!

Brenda Tanner

07/30/2010 01:07 pm

Excellent place to eat, we were impressed with our whole experience!!!

Regina Grizzell

07/27/2010 09:07 pm

I have eaten at lots of restaurants. The Peddler Beats them ALL, Hands Down. I love This Place!!!

Ginger Williams

07/06/2010 04:07 am

This restaurant is a must if you are visiting Gatlinburg or if you are just passing through!! The steaks here are amazing...The taste is the best I ever had and the steak pretty much melts in your mouth.

Mary Jane Tidwell

06/21/2010 05:06 pm

My husband and I ate there Saturday night and it was great....the whole experience was fantastic...the steak was excellent, cooked perfectly..wish I was back there right now!!!

Nick Clark

05/28/2010 06:05 pm

The Peddler Steakhouse is a favorite restaurant for my wife and I. We have enjoyed the steaks & chicken, but I must admit the Pan Fried Trout is my favorite. The salad bar is great with everything you would ever want to add to your salad. We try to eat at The peddler every time we are in the Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge area. I highly recommend calling ahead and asking for a river seat. The views are beautiful.

Stephanie

05/14/2010 02:05 pm

This is the MOST wonderful place to eat in the Smokies!!! The steak is not to be missed, and will literally melt in your mouth. The salad bar is like no other, and it is a calm, relaxing family dining experience with wonderful staff!! We Love It!!

Allen Shane Jeane

05/14/2010 01:05 am

Food was great

amanda cunningham

05/10/2010 05:05 pm

The Peddler Steakhouse ribeye was the best steak I have had in a long time. Service was excellent and the Salad Bar was awesome need I say more! The Peddler will be a stop every time we are in the area for years to come. Thanks for a wonderful dining experience. Amanda C. Fayetteville, Tennessee

Christina Meadows

05/09/2010 08:05 pm

Excellent service, wonderful atmosphere and of course great food!! We also made a lifelong memory. I was completely surprised when my future husband proposed to me at dinner. I thought we were celebrating my birthday- little did I know that he had another idea.

Don Bradley

04/12/2010 01:04 pm

Reservations are a JOKE, walk-ins get better seating and service. Left never getting seated.

Glenn Carroll

04/02/2010 07:04 pm

We were spending our 25th anniversary in the Gatlinburg area and the Peddler was recommended to us. I called ahead and ask for a table with a view of the river. I mentioned to the staff that it was our 25th anniversary. They were kind of enough to dress up the table with a white tablecloth and a candle. I thought that was a nice touch. The staff went above and beyond to make this a wonderful evening. As for the dinner it was outstanding. My wife had the prime rib. It was cooked to perfection with very little fat. I had the 10 oz. ribeye that was cooked perfect as well. The staff never let our drinks get below half empty. They were very attentive to our needs. I did think the prices were a little inflated. Overall it was an excellent experience and the next time we are in the area we will make a stop there.

Andrew Stanley

03/31/2010 11:03 pm

One of my favorite restaurants anywhere!! I am from Memphis and we visit Gatlinburg a lot and this is definitely our favorite restaurant in Gatlinburg. It is even better if you get a window seat overlooking the creek. Very romantic atmosphere, great food, great service. It gets very busy so call ahead. The salad bar is the best I've ever had!

Eva M Jackson

02/27/2010 06:02 am

I was very impressed with our service, the restaurant staff was very courteous as well as very friendly. My guests and I will definitely recommend this resturant to all of our friends and family.

Michael Hooker

02/22/2010 06:02 pm

My fiance and I recently went to the Peddler for dinner and it was great. The atmosphere was great, and the service and the food were outstanding. I had a custom cut 14 oz. Ribeye, and it was incredible. The steak was very juicy and seasoned very well. Not too much to take away the taste of the meat. My fiance had the blackened chicken and enjoyed it very much. Beautiful view of the river. I HIGHLY recommend calling ahead of time to get on the list. It took us 20 mins to get seated, and took others who had not called ahead almost 2 hours. Also make sure to say you'd like a river seat (if just two of you). I would recommend to everyone.

Kevin Howe

02/16/2010 02:02 am

My wife and recently I visited The Peddler while celebrating our 15th wedding anniversary. The salad bar was fresh, with anything and everything you could want. I had the ribeye which was cooked to perfection, while my wife had steak and shrimp--she loved it. We didn't have room for desert. Can't wait to go back again the next time we visit the mountains.

amber vickery

02/11/2010 02:02 pm

We travel to Gatlinburg about every month and every time we go we love to come here. It is in fact the best place we have ever eaten at!!!!!

Margaret Mahone

02/10/2010 04:02 pm

This past September was our first time dining at The Peddler and needless to say it was the best dining experience we have had in a long time. The wait staff was very attentive and the food was not only the best but came in very large portions (great value for the money). We have a toddler and this restuarant was child friendly. We are planning a trip back to Gatlinburg in February and already know we will eating again here.

rachel hopkins

02/06/2010 06:02 pm

It was great! The service was good. It was worth the little wait we had.

kathy wallace

02/05/2010 01:02 pm

This is the #1 steakhouse in Tennessee. My husband and I love to come here for our special occasions and any other time we get to come. There is always a wait time but that just proves how good they are. The service is excellent and so is the food! My favorite is the salad bar. My husband has to have a steak with it. I hope The Peddler stays around for a long long time because we really enjoy having this place to come to. Thanks Peddler

Doug Messer

01/27/2010 08:01 pm

The food, service and ambiance far and away exceeded our expectation as always. I truly appreciate your help and support as this was a very important business meeting for Dollywood and one of our corporate sponsors. As professionals, the folks from Kodak where very impressed with one of them saying they now have a "new favorite restaurant" and she will be bringing her family back for the holidays. Again, the evening was outstanding and as we say here at Dollywood; "Create Memories Worth Repeating" the staff and food at the Peddler accomplished that.

Dave Baumgardner

01/17/2010 12:01 am

This is the best steakhouse in Gatlinburg. Great service.

Mendy and Lamar Parker

01/01/2010 06:01 am

Great place to eat. My husband and I eat here once a year for our anniversary and more if we are in town. If we are in Gatlinburg, we are stopping to have dinner.

randi greene

12/29/2009 12:12 am

Always a great experience and food, and especially love sitting by the river!

Barbara Snow

12/27/2009 04:12 am

My family has been eating at The Peddler for 20+ years. It is our favorite place to eat in Gatlinburg. The steaks are always delicious and the service is very good. The salad bar is outstanding!!!

Mark Wesson

12/22/2009 05:12 pm

It just doesn't get any better than this. My dad brought us here when I was young. Now my wife and I come to the Peddler every time we come to the mountains. Our trip just wouldn't be the same without it. The steaks are great, the salad bar is second to none, and the atmosphere is absolutly perfect. If you haven't eaten at the Peddler, you missed a true mountain treat.

Gene Clement

11/07/2009 07:11 pm

The best steak house restaurant I have ever eaten in. The food, service, and staff are second to none. I have eaten in some of the finest restaurants. This place is the best!

Philip Chitwood

10/21/2009 12:10 am

You won't find a better to place to dine. The food and service are excellent.

SevierCountyNews.com

09/28/2009 10:09 pm

Tourists who come to Sevier County a few times a year are often surprised that the place they wanted go to “next time” has ceased to be by next time. Signs, facades, and entire buildings change in what seems to be the blink of an eye. If a business is not successful right away, there is little nostalgia for it in the business community. Consequently, if a business remains successful, and little has changed for decades, there must be a reason. The Peddler Restaurant in Gatlinburg is one such place. The continually overflowing parking lot and chatting groups of patrons waiting in the hot afternoon Sun is one’s first clue that this is no ordinary restaurant. The Peddler only opens for dinner and does not take reservations, so people who want to eat there have to be willing to wait their turn. Entering through the front doors through the beveled and stained glass window of dogwood blooms immediately invites one into a dark paneled air of elegance and expectancy. There are several dining rooms in the Peddler, some intimate and others large and festive. Most overlook the gently gurgling Little Pigeon River as it emerges 300 yards out of the National Park. The “leaving one restaurant, going into another” feeling one has when being led to a table is the result of the cobbled-together style of the original building. The restaurant began as a residence owned by C. Earl Ogle, one of the first European-Americans to come into the area. The original cabin was not adequate for his family, so the pieces of 4 other homes were added. Rather than destroy the history of the original structure and vintage woodwork, the same “add on as needed” thinking was used when the residence was turned into a restaurant in 1977. The original owner’s passions were also incorporated. Mr. Ogle was a collector of millstones, and many were still on the property when renovations began, so one will find millstones in the front dining room set into the chimney and two smaller ones in the front Peddler sign. In fact, the Peddler has lots of nice artistic touches that connect it to its location. Decorated like a rustic lodge, the rooms are punctuated with touches of rock and stained glass all around including a lovely stained glass brook trout over the salad bar, and another in the bar area. The touches of art are so in keeping with the rooms that there is no hint of “fancyness” in them. One feels the he or she might have chosen the same thing to hang there. But of course a restaurant cannot only be known for atmosphere. For people to come back, service and food are just as important. These are two areas where the Peddler is outstanding. Known for steaks and proudly calling itself a steak house, one would expect that is not a good choice for vegetarian fare. One would be right. There are no pasta dishes or tofu on the menu. This is carnivore heaven and the meat rules. It is true that the Peddler has one of the most extensive salad bars in the area, and that there are a few chicken and fish choices so everyone should be able to find something. But if one eats steak, one should not pass up the chance to have it here. And if one is trying give up meat from one’s diet- abandon all hope here. The aroma and sight of perfectly cooked steaks will eventually be too much. The “steak peddler” brings the beef trolley by so one may choose his or her own cut and he has time to explain the cuts and what to look for. Unlike many chains, the Peddler’s meat is properly aged and cooked over hickory charcoal precisely as ordered. The quality is superb. Service is also quite good and unlike other chains, servers know what they are talking about. Teddy Smith, who grew in Gatlinburg came back to help manage the Peddler in 1990 and has been there ever since. “Everyone is like family,” he says. “All of the staff have been here at least 3 years and most of them over 10 years. In the lobby we have photos of everyone who works here.” Longevity shows. There is no hesitation when one asks the server about ingredients or special orders- they already know the answer. The owners, Pat and Geoffrey Wolpert also have the Park Grill Restaurant in Gatlinburg. When the Peddler was purchased by them it was one a small chain of Peddlers in Knoxville, Nashville, Bristol and Boone, but they decided to concentrate their efforts on making this Peddler an exclusive. In this, they have made a great success. The Peddler is synonymous with Gatlinburg and fine dining. The only negatives to report are minor and in part a result of the Peddler’s success. The cozy nature and architectural disunity of the building makes it a little noisy which takes away from the fine dining experience, and the small lobby means that many people wait in the parking lot to get in. Prices at the Peddler are higher than other steak houses but a bargain for those who appreciate “the good stuff.” Without a doubt, the Peddler has earned its reputation as “the place one brings guests from out of town.” And one need not worry about “next time” because if it keeps doing what it is doing, the Peddler will be here for a very long time to come. Appetizers ranger from $8-$12.00 and entrees from $19-$39.00, desserts are $6-$9 and very special. “Kristi’s Chocolate Cake” (named after the chef) is so large it could serve four people and could be ordered “instead of” dinner. There is also a nice selection of dessert coffees on the menu. The Peddler has a short but adequate wine list and serves mixed drinks. They will not take reservations but one can call ahead for wait times and to be added to a waiting list. They stop seating at 10 p.m.