{"id":2093,"date":"2023-06-15T08:58:28","date_gmt":"2023-06-15T08:58:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.momstribute.com\/company-blogs\/?p=2093"},"modified":"2024-06-10T08:45:57","modified_gmt":"2024-06-10T08:45:57","slug":"my-star-rated-kids-dining-locations-in-pigeon-forge-tn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/old.momstribute.com\/company-blogs\/my-star-rated-kids-dining-locations-in-pigeon-forge-tn\/","title":{"rendered":"My Star-Rated Kid&#8217;s Dining Locations in Pigeon Forge, TN"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your kid is like most, it\u2019s almost a given they\u2019re a picky eater in one form or another. My oldest craved tomatoey flavors and only ate chili, spaghetti, and tacos. My middle child loves fruit and meats but won\u2019t touch any type of tomato-based meal. My youngest (thank goodness!) will eat almost anything. Here at Mom\u2019s Tribute blog, the best blog for working moms, we love to share great meal spots for families with kids. We understand each other, after all!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Eating on vacation can be a point of stress, especially if you have picky eaters. Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, is one of our favorite vacation spots, and as it turns out it\u2019s one of the most popular, family-friendly vacation destinations in the country. Mountains are the top draw, promising breathtaking views along with peace and relaxation. The shopping, dining, and entertainment are all high on the list, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you do a quick Internet search for kid friendly venues in Pigeon Forge, you\u2019re going to get hundreds of hits. How are you supposed to weed out what\u2019s a good fit for your family and what\u2019s not? Fear not. I\u2019ve got my family\u2019s top three 5-star dining spots for kids in Pigeon Forge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Big Daddy\u2019s Pizzeria &amp; Arcade<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We discovered this KidFriendlyVenue.com 5-star spot back in 2016. We were staying along the main strip, and we didn\u2019t want to drive anywhere for supper. We took to the sidewalks and stumbled upon Big Daddy\u2019s only a few minutes from our hotel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The main restaurant was charming, and their pizza pies are enormous, delicious, and filling. The pizzas are fresh and wood-fired, and their menu goes beyond pizza (they even offer keto-friendly options). Our kids loved this spot. The server brought out dessert dough for our little ones, and the kids each shaped their dough then sent it back to the oven to be baked. Once the dough finished baking, our server returned them to us. This was a big hit with the kids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once our meal was finished, we headed to the back of the restaurant. In a separate section you\u2019ll find the arcade. The game selection is fantastic, with a good mix of games for kids big and little. The games earned our kids tickets which they could exchange for prizes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ve since returned to Big Daddy\u2019s multiple times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Huck Finn\u2019s Catfish<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This one is new to us, having only fallen into our view a year ago. We ate here once and have been hooked on the three trips since. Their main draw is catfish, but they have a wide variety of foods on their menu. The food is served family style, and your side choices include various combinations of beans, mac &amp; cheese, veggies, potatoes, and hushpuppies. The kid\u2019s menu goes even further, offering corn dogs, fries, and the like.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The atmosphere at Huck Finn\u2019s is laid back and fun. Memorabilia on the walls will keep kids interested, and the food comes out fast and hot. There\u2019s also a fun gift area with Huck Finn merch, old fashioned candy sticks, and other items available for purchase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the best parts of eating here is the price. It is not only delicious but also budget friendly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mel\u2019s Diner<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Number 3 on our list is Mel\u2019s. This place is almost a staple for visiting Pigeon Forge! Located just off the popular \u201cstop light #3\u201d, Mel\u2019s is an old-fashioned diner complete with thick milk shakes and a juke box.&nbsp; The food here is what you\u2019d expect from a diner\u2014namely piping hot comfort food, and genuinely  100% kid friendly. They serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner, too, which is nice!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As I mentioned, their milkshakes are always a big hit. My daughter orders one every single visit. We always make sure we bring money for the juke box, and your kids will love choosing oldies to listen to while they eat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ve been visiting Mel\u2019s for more than 20 years (long before we had kids!). The food and the atmosphere have been maintained at a top level, and we give it five stars for kids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Top- Rated Spots<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In the end, with so much to see and do in Pigeon Forge, you\u2019ll want to keep this locale on your radar. They have five Ripley\u2019s attractions, Dollywood theme park, outlet malls, IMAX attractions, and so much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re planning a vacation this summer and are looking for dining locations that are top spots for families with kids, make sure you add these restaurants to your list. You\u2019ll want to remember, too, to download the KFV app to search for other top-rated spots to take your little ones. With venues ranked and rated by other busy working moms, you\u2019re guaranteed to find the places that are perfect for you and your family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Katie C, MomsTribute.com<\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If your kid is like most, it\u2019s almost a given they\u2019re a picky eater in one form or another. My oldest craved tomatoey flavors and only ate chili, spaghetti, and tacos. My middle child loves fruit and meats but won\u2019t touch any type of tomato-based meal. My youngest (thank goodness!) will eat almost anything. 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