Come and gather around the table to indulge in hand-crafted delicacies prepared by award-winning chefs and taste the serene side of the Great Smoky Mountains Appalachian cuisine. This food represents the heart of the community, with over 100 restaurants offering staple dishes such as locally sourced trout and pickled vegetables. From high-end gourmet cuisine to down home barbecue, there is an option to suit every taste. Satisfy your appetite after hiking one of Blount County’s trails or brainstorming over a bonfire.
For a truly exceptional dining experience, visit The Restaurant at RT Lodge, where every detail is carefully considered, including their own bread and pimento cheese. After dinner, enjoy complimentary smores around the fire pit surrounded by the peaceful sounds of the Maryville College Woods.
The Walnut Kitchen is another Maryville gem, featuring an upstairs patio with breathtaking views of the Smoky Mountains. Discover their signature cocktails and mocktails.
Enjoy farm to table dining at Dancing Bear Appalachian Bistro. With a garden onsite, chefs curate an assortment of regionally inspired dishes that taste as good as they look.
Who would have thought attendees could taste delectable Italian food in downtown Maryville? Bella on Broadway is a beautiful experience, offering delicious food that is not complicated. The penne flambé with cognac in a Grana Padano cheese wheel is a must-try dish, made right in front of you at your table.
And for a truly unique dining experience, visit the Victorian chapel located just feet from the Little River in Townsend. The owners of the Townsend Abbey have kept the venue’s history as a former wedding venue intact. Enjoy a variety of handmade flatbread pizza options, house smoked pulled pork, wings and beer cheese while listening to live acoustic guitar music with coworkers.
For more information, please contact Smoky Mountain Tourism’s Kim Mitchell or Blount Partnership’s Director of Tourism, and visit SmokyMountainMeetings.org.
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 Welcome to the Great Smoky Mountains and Blount County – where the culinary scene is alive and thriving. From award-winning chefs to down-home BBQ, the Appalachian Mountains are a foodie’s paradise. Whether you’re gathering around a bonfire or taking in the majestic views of the Smoky Mountains, you’ll find a wide variety of culinary delights to satisfy your appetite.
Experience the extraordinary flavors of the Restaurant at RT Lodge, Walnut Kitchen, Barn at Blackberry Farm, Dancing Bear Appalachian Bistro, Bella, Foothills Milling, Amici, the Townsend Abbey and so many more options. Each restaurant offers unique dishes made with fresh, seasonal ingredients. Whether you’re looking for a gourmet experience or a down-home touch, Blount County has got you covered. Come and explore the great tastes of the Appalachian Mountains!
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