Any “off the beaten path” Recs for Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg?

We’ve always liked Elvira’s for dinner and Hillbilly’s for breakfast, both in Wear’s Valley.

Nothing specific just good food and drinks without the touristy BS. Thanks for the info

The Greenbriar Gatlinburg.

Greenbriar was really good with some amazing wine and cocktails.

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I think it's called ye olde steakhouse

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That's almost all the way into Knoxville... but some South Knox brewery hopping (Printshop, Alliance, and Hi-Wire are all south of the river) followed by dinner at Ye Olde Steakhouse could be an excellent getaway from the Pigeon Forge tourists.

Or if you want to make a full day of it, there's a newer place called Simpl. on Sevier next to Alliance that does great brunch on Saturday and Sunday. Also open for lunch Th-F, but most breweries around here don't open until later on Thursdays.

The Local Goat in Pigeon Forge is amazing. Make sure you make reservations if you plan on going.

If you're feeling homesick and want some really good Louisiana cuisine while dining amongst a lot of LSU and Saints decor, PawPaws Catfish Kitchen in Wears Valley is very good.

A couple from South Louisiana started it and it's legitimately great Louisiana food.

Maybe not off the beaten path but it didnt seem touristy despite being on the main drive.

Puckers is a really solid bar. Granted I play darts, and they have a few soft tip boards, but they have pool tables, cold beer

Salty Bear in Gaitlinburg, especially during SEC season...

Very good raw oysters considering the location.

ETA: Last visit in '19 so maybe not too accurate today

Feaster’s on Teaster is good as is Blue Moose Burgers and Wings. I understand that Paw Paw’s Catfish Kitchen in Wears Valley is excellent as someone else mentioned. My sister and husband have eaten there and went on and on about how good it is. We also have been to a quaint Mexican restaurant in Sevierville named El Paso…no relation to the chain in Louisiana.