Shoney's - Gatlinburg

3.7
1275 reviews
Barbeque Bacon Cheeseburger

About

American RestaurantFamily Style RestaurantBurger JointBreakfast RestaurantRestaurant
Since 1962, Shoney's of Knoxville, INC has been a cherished family dining spot for Knoxville and its surrounding areas. We offer freshly prepared, All-American meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, featuring favorites like our iconic All-American Burger and legendary Hot Fudge Cake. Don’t miss our Freshly Prepared All You Care to Eat Fresh Food Bar, packed with healthy options for everyone. Shoney’s of Knoxville has been committed to serving delicious food at affordable prices, making every visit special. Whether you're a local or just passing through, gather your family and friends at Shoney's for great food and good times!

Details

  • Dine-inAvailable
  • DeliveryNot available
  • TakeoutAvailable
  • DebitAvailable

Location

Shoney's - Gatlinburg
942 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN
37738, United States

Hours

Reviews

3.7
1,275 reviews
5 stars
531
4 stars
271
3 stars
179
2 stars
123
1 star
171

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Service Quality

Many customers praised the friendly and attentive staff, highlighting their positive interactions with servers.

Food Quality

Feedback on food quality was mixed; while some enjoyed the freshness of certain items, many criticized the buffet for being cold, lacking variety, and having stale or poorly prepared food.

Atmosphere

The restaurant was noted to be small and cramped, which affected the dining experience for some customers.

Value for Money

Several reviews mentioned that the prices were reasonable for the area, but many felt that the quality of food did not justify the cost.

Buffet Experience

The breakfast buffet received both praise for its selection and freshness at times, but also criticism for being limited and not well-stocked during busy hours.
  • KA
    Kenneth & Cindy From Judsonia, Arkansas
    Nov 10, 2025
    4.0
    Great place as always, our waiters was great and so was the food..
  • BH
    Bonita Hopkins
    Nov 9, 2025
    4.0
    Great location, affordable but only a small buffet.
  • LL
    Lauren
    Nov 3, 2025
    3.0
    Pros: 1) The option of breakfast buffet. 2) Nice staff. Cons: 1) Food wasn't so fresh. 2) Service was a kind slow.
  • MR
    Mo Read
    Nov 1, 2025
    4.0
    The smallest shoney's I've ever been to! Very friendly! Good variety of food to eat! Senior citizen discount! Thank you!
  • PG
    Peggy Gray
    Oct 21, 2025
    2.0
    We wanted a quick bite while on the strip in Gatlinburg. We were told Shoney's was like Frisch's Restaurant, BUT it did not compare. They only had a choice of a couple of sandwiches and the bread was so stale we threw most of our sandwich away. I definitely would not recommend this restaurant.

Frequently Asked Questions About Shoney's - Gatlinburg

Does Shoney's - Gatlinburg accept reservations?

No, Shoney's - Gatlinburg does not accept reservations.

What are the dining hours at Shoney's - Gatlinburg?

Shoney's - Gatlinburg is open from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM on Monday and Tuesday, and from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM Wednesday through Sunday.