Located just a short walk from downtown and directly on the city trolley line, River Bend Inn offers an array of dining choices for our guests. Take a short stroll or ride and you’ll have your pick of the best restaurants in Pigeon Forge, TN. No matter what foods you may crave, you’ll find the perfect restaurant to tempt your palate. These include a variety of cuisines from local restaurants such as Carino’s Italian Grill, Blue Moose, Mellow Mushroom and Bullfish Steak & Seafood. If you don’t feel like dining out, these restaurants offer takeout options, where you can enjoy the meal in the comfort of your room!

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Bullfish Grill
Within Walking Distance From River Bend Inn

Bullfish Grill is one of the most popular restaurants in Pigeon Forge TN for fine dining. Guests will enjoy the best of the land and sea, including Grand Champion Angus Steaks, shrimp and grits, crab cakes, slow roasted prime rib, ahi tuna and pork tenderloin. Whether you visit for lunch, dinner or Sunday brunch, you’re guaranteed to love your meal at this restaurant. Bullfish Grill is a four-minute walk from The River Bend Inn.

Hours
Sunday - Thursday 11AM-10PM
Friday - Saturday ​11AM-11PM

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Johnny Carino’s
Within Walking Distance From River Bend Inn

Johnny Carino’s is the place to go for excellent Italian food in the Smokies. Some of the most popular items on the menu include the 16-layer lasagna, Italian nachos, shrimp scampi and the jalapeno garlic tilapia. Be sure to come hungry because the portions are very generous! Johnny Carino’s is a four-minute walk from our hotel.
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Hours
Monday - Friday 11AM - 10PM
​Saturday - Sunday 11AM - 11PM 

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Blue Moose
​Within Walking Distance From River Bend Inn

If you love sports, wings and great pub-style food, head directly for the only family sports grill in all of Pigeon Forge. Feast on the award-winning chicken wings available in 16 flavors. Try a thick, juicy Angus burger or keep it light with one of the great specialty sandwiches. While watching your team on the 20 high-definition flat-screen televisions, you’ll also enjoy the coldest beer in town!

Hours
Sunday - Monday 11AM - Midnight

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Mellow Mushroom
Approximately 5 Minute Drive

Ask any Pigeon Forge local where to find the best pizza in town and this is it. Order up a hand-tossed Southern-style pie or check out the enticing menu of calzones, hoagies, burgers, salads, desserts and more. The great eats are complemented by a wide selection of bottled and draft craft beers, handcrafted cocktails and a diverse wine menu.  
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Hours
Sunday - Monday 11AM - Midnight

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Additional Local Dining Options

• Little Tokyo - Within Walking Distance
• Gigi’s Cupcakes - Within Walking Distance
• Salsarita’s Fresh Cantina - Within Walking Distance
• Cracker Barrel Old Country Store - Within Walking Distance
• Wood Grill Buffet - Within Walking Distance
• Pottery House Café and Grille  - Approx. 5 Minute Drive
• The Old Mill Restaurant  - Approx. 5 Minute Drive

• Sawyer’s Farmhouse Breakfast  - Approx. 5 Minute Drive
• Alamo Steak House  - Approx. 5 Minute Drive
• Huck Finn’s Catfish  - Approx. 5 Minute Drive
• Smokies Cuban Café  - Approx. 5 Minute Drive
• Poynor’s Pommes Fries  - Approx. 5 Minute Drive
• Margaritaville  - Approx. 5 Minute Drive