re: Smoky Mountain dining options

Pancake Pantry is one of my favorite restaurants, anywhere. They have phenomenal pancakes of every possible variety as well as unique sandwiches, soups, and burgers that can't be found anywhere else. I'd eat there for every meal when I'm in Gatlinburg if I could. My favorites are the Polynesian Delight sandwich and the Caribbean pancakes (no coconut) with peanut butter syrup.

If you go through Knoxville don't pass up Littons. Their burger with the pimento cheese is the best burger I've ever eaten.