Hard Rock Cafe Pigeon Forge

Near popular attractions like Wonderworks and Titanic Pigeon Forge, the Hard Rock Cafe Pigeon Forge is ideal for fueling up between exploration stops. This restaurant is kid-friendly, and it offers dog-friendly patio seating. Once inside, take a stroll to see all the music memorabilia—from the frayed pants worn by Shania Twain to Dolly Parton's 3-tiered rhinestone skirt—or head to the Rock Shop to do a little souvenir shopping.

• The menu caters to kid tastes, and kid meals are served on a fun, guitar-shaped plate that you can take home.

• If you’re going to the restaurant for a meal during a live music performance, reserve a table on Hard Rock Cafe's website to guarantee a seat.

• The restaurant is stroller and wheelchair accessible.

• If you’re a Harley Owners Club (H.O.G.) member, you get 20 percent off food and non-alcoholic beverage items with proof of membership.

Free parking is available onsite for those who drive. You can usually find a spot, even when it's busy, unless there's a big event in the area. You can also take a taxi or ride-share service to the restaurant. The Pigeon Forge Mass Transit Trolley makes a stop on Parkway, a few feet away from the front door.

This Hard Rock location is near other Pigeon Forge attractions, so it'll be less crowded if you go early when it opens or show up later between 8pm and 11pm. If you go when live events happen (usually on Friday and Saturday evenings), you should reserve a table online. Call ahead as the venue also does private events, and may occasionally be closed to the public.

The menu is packed full of American fare favorites—everything from its famous steak burgers to specialty entrees such as the Cowboy rib-eye. However, non-meat eaters have choices, including the 100 percent plant-based vegan Impossible burger and Moving Mountains burger.