By A Yahoo! Contributor, 1/20/10
After having a meal the night before, at another restaurant, that was burned and tastless, our dinner at Cherokee Grill was utterly fantastic and a delightful surprise. We were seated immediately and were shown a table near the fireplace. We had perused the menu prior to arriving, but still had difficulty choosing between seafood, steaks and more! We chose a starter of spinach and artichoke dip and it arrived with sour cream and salsa, both of which added to the dip itself. I ordered a Mojito, made with mint and lime and it was fantastic; every sip was perfection. My husband and I both ordered the ribeye steaks and when they arrived his was a little rare. There was no problem in cooking it a bit more and when returned to the table was just to his taste. We both ordered rice as a starch and while he had macaroni and cheese with spinach which was very good, I had broccolli which was fresh and perfectly cooked. Admittedly, we visited in January, and the restaurant was nearly empty. Still, one might expect a dip in service or quality and we found none. Parking was easy and free, if you showed your restaurant receipt. Given the nightmare that parking in Gatlinburg can be, that's a deal, if you ask me. Sadly, my husband and I are leaving for Texas in a few weeks, or we'd go back, as we currently live in the area. The prices are not McDonald's size but every penny is well worth the cost. If you're in Gatlinburg and looking for an elegant restaurant with delightful food, try the Cherokee Grill. You'll be very glad you did. We were.