Your Guide to Guy Fieri’s Chicken Guy! Restaurant in Gatlinburg
There’s a delicious restaurant in Gatlinburg serving up fried chicken and a variety of dipping sauces! Celebrity chef Guy Fieri has 4 locations of his Chicken Guy! restaurant across the state of Tennessee, and Gatlinburg is now home to one of them. Fieri first announced his plans to open Gatlinburg’s location of Chicken Guy! in 2019, and this chicken restaurant is open and ready for you to enjoy. We’ve got all the details on this new restaurant in Gatlinburg and other celebrity restaurants in the Smoky Mountains.
Guy Fieri’s Chicken Guy! Restaurant in Gatlinburg
Guy Fieri announced he was bringing his Chicken Guy! restaurant to Gatlinburg back in 2019. The official ribbon cutting for the grand opening took place on October 18, 2021. In addition to the restaurant, this venue is home to Arcade City, a huge arcade with hundreds of games you can play after you eat a delicious meal!
This restaurant offers one-of-a-kind flavors that everyone will enjoy, from all-natural chicken tenders to sandwiches. The chicken can be paired with more than 22 varieties of house-made sauces! Sauces include everything from buffalo to chipotle ranch to sweet sriracha honey. Here are some popular items you’ll find on the menu:
- Bourbon Brown Sugar BBQ Sandwich (Pepper jack, bourbon brown sugar BBQ sauce, special sauce, slaw, pickles & BBQ kettle chips)
- The CG Classic (Cheddar, special sauce, LTOP)
- Chicken Tenders
- Triple Double Mint (Hand-spun mint chocolate soft serve, crushed Oreo cookies, chocolate mints, chocolate syrup and fresh whipped cream)
About his new Tennessee restaurants, Guy Fieri said, “I’ve shot [Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives] and eaten all over the state, and I know how much the great people of Tennessee love their real-deal chicken.”
Chicken Guy! is located at 727 Parkway, Gatlinburg TN, 37738. The restaurant is open on Sunday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.
Guy Fieri’s Downtown Flavortown in Pigeon Forge
In addition to Chicken Guy!, Fieri is also brought his culinary expertise to Pigeon Forge! Downtown Flavortown is located at the Mountain Mile in Pigeon Forge. It’s more than just a restaurant — it’s a fun-filled attraction with 43,000 square feet of food and fun. There’s an arcade with classic and cutting-edge games and go-big-or-go-home prizes, duckpin bowling, a tiki bar, and, of course, a restaurant! The restaurant features award-winning cuisine and some of Guy’s famous creations, including Outta Bounds Waffles, Big Bite Burgers, and shareables like the Trash Can Nachos. Find out more about Guy Fieri’s Downtown Flavortown in Pigeon Forge!
Other Celebrity Restaurants in Gatlinburg and the Smoky Mountains
Guy Fieri isn’t the first celebrity to bring his restaurant to Gatlinburg! In fact, several other stars have opened or inspired the opening of restaurants in the Smoky Mountains. Here are a few celebrity-inspired restaurants you should visit on your vacation:
Blake Shelton’s Ole Red
When you visit downtown Gatlinburg, be sure to stop by Blake Shelton’s Ole Red restaurant! You’re guaranteed to have a great time at this restaurant and entertainment venue. Grab a Blake-approved cocktail and a plate of Redneck Nachos while you listen to rising country stars perform live on stage! The menu includes popular items like the Champagne of Chicken, the Ober-Gatlinburger, and the Nashville Hot Chicken Biscuit. Before you leave, be sure to stop by the Ole Red shop for a t-shirt and other Blake-inspired merchandise!
Paula Deen’s Family Kitchen
For delicious down-home Southern cooking, head to Paula Deen’s Family Kitchen at The Island in Pigeon Forge! Paula Deen is known for her Southern-style entrees, and you can try some classic Deen family recipes when you visit. What’s great about this restaurant is that everything is served family style, and it’s all-you-can-eat! Visit for breakfast, lunch or dinner and choose several down-home dishes and sides for your table. Popular breakfast items include chicken and biscuits and creamy hashbrown casserole, and popular lunch and dinner items include fried chicken and baked mac and cheese. While you dine, enjoy views of the Island Show Fountain below!
Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville
Also at The Island in Pigeon Forge, grab a drink and meal at Margaritaville! This Jimmy Buffett-inspired restaurant invites guests to “take a bite out of paradise.” The menu includes everything from fresh seafood entrees, to burgers, to pasta. Whatever you’re in the mood for, you’ll find it on the menu at Margaritaville. And, of course, your visit to Margaritaville wouldn’t be complete without a margarita! There’s a variety of tasty margaritas and other drinks for you to try. Stop by the “It’s 5 O’Clock Somewhere Bar” and enjoy a drink on the deck that overlooks the Little Pigeon River!
More Restaurants in Gatlinburg
Gatlinburg is home to so many delicious places to eat you can try during your vacation. We know you can’t wait to try Guy Fieri’s Chicken Guy!, but don’t forget to make plans to visit one of the other restaurants in Gatlinburg! Browse them here.
