1. Red Oak Bistro

The Red Oak Bistro is a romantic restaurant that offers European inspired dishes in the Smokies. These Mediterranean and Eastern European small plates are curated by a husband and wife team of chefs who have over 20 years of experience in the service industry. All of their ingredients are handpicked, including lots of fresh produce from local farmers markets. The Red Oak Bistro also has a wide selection of wines, beers, and liquor.

2. The Greenbrier

The Greenbrier is known as a food & spirits outpost and describes their restaurant as blending “modern dining and Smoky Mountain tradition.” You and your sweetheart can choose between dry-aged hand-cut steaks, pasta dishes, fresh seafood, organic produce, and more at this fine dining restaurant. The Greenbrier is also home to the Greenbrier Whiskey Society, so you can continue date night by tasting whiskeys and bourbons.

3. The Melting Pot

The melting Pot already has dinner specials for two, so you can take the guesswork out of your romantic dinner. Offering the Thursdate, the Complete Fondue Experience for Two, and the Big Night Out For Two, The Melting Pot has you covered no matter what date night experience you’re going for. All these meals include two salads, cheese fondue, your choice of an entree, and chocolate fondue for dessert. The Melting Pot is a fun and interactive dinner choice that you and your sweetheart will never forget.

4. Chesapeake’s

Chesapeake’s has all the features to make it a great date-night restaurant. The fresh seafood flown in daily can be enjoyed in the romantic atmosphere of the heated patio with a river view. Chesapeake’s has a raw bar, as well as a bar and lounge area where you and your date can relax and enjoy a cocktail. Chesapeake’s can help you and your special someone go on a nice date without breaking the bank when you visit at happy hour! From 4-7 pm enjoy discounted prices on drinks and select appetizers.

5. Crystelle Creek

One of the most beautiful restaurants in the area, Crystelle Creek sits creekside on large, well-kept grounds. There’s also a koi pond, a picturesque waterfall, and a lighted cascading 150-foot tree. If you want to dine in a more secluded, intimate setting, opt to dine inside the restaurant. If you want something more lively, you and your date can check out the outdoor heated sports patio. The menu at Crystelle Creek boasts oak wood fired steaks, pasta dishes, fresh seafood, and more. The stunning setting of this restaurant will show you why it’s one of the best Gatlinburg restaurants for a date night. Looking for other steakhouses? Check out these steakhouses in Gatlinburg!

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There are tons of restaurants to check out in the Smoky Mountain area, but these are some of the best Gatlinburg restaurants for a date night. If you and your sweetheart want to take date night to the next level, there are plenty of Gatlinburg attractions to check out after dinner!