Wild Bear Tavern

Name: Wild Bear Tavern
Address: 4236 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN, United States, 37863
Telephone: (865) 868-0737
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.2

4.2

205 Reviews

$30 and under

German

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2 people

4 Dec 2024

22:00

Booked 4 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for craft beers
Good for business meals
Charming

Enjoy all your southern favorites and authentic German cuisine for breakfast, lunch, and dinner at Wild Bear Tavern. Join us for home-style pancakes. Enjoy Bavarian-style burgers and sandwiches for lunch. Have authentic German cuisine with ice-cold German beer for dinner and choose from a delightful menu for your favorite sweet treat.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
German, Bavarian, Beer Garden
Hours of Operation
Daily 08:00–21:00
Phone number
(865) 868-0737
Website
https://www.westgateresorts.com/hotels/tennessee/pigeon-forge/wild-bear-inn/dining/wild-bear-tavern
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Alfredo Varela

Location
4236 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
Area
Pigeon Forge
Cross Street
Right off the Pigeon Forge Parkway
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

All You Can Eat Pancakes!!!! Just $12
Multiple dates available
For just $12, feast on endless stacks of fluffy German pancakes that are as big as the plate! Add Apfelstrudel - just $2 additional House made strudel filling served with whipped cream & bier caramel!

Popular dishes

What 205 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.3Service
4.1Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

East Tennessee
Child-friendly
East Tennessee
Lively
Gatlinburg / Pigeon Forge
Best Overall
Gatlinburg / Pigeon Forge
Best Food
Gatlinburg / Pigeon Forge
Best Value
Gatlinburg / Pigeon Forge
Good for groups
Gatlinburg / Pigeon Forge
Neighbourhood gem
Gatlinburg / Pigeon Forge
Good for special occasions
Gatlinburg / Pigeon Forge
Lively
Gatlinburg / Pigeon Forge
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Wild Bear Tavern delivers a taste of authentic German cuisine in a cozy, rustic setting. Guests rave about the "absolutely delicious" food and "huge" portions. While the service can occasionally be slow due to understaffing, the atmosphere and standout dishes like schnitzel, goulash, and potato pancakes make it "a must go" in Pigeon Forge.

205 Reviews

K
Kate
San Diego
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The service was outstanding. The schnitzel, mashed potatoes were very good and the pork shank was absolutely hands down delicious. However the potato salad was incredibly mustardy and the sauerkraut was dry and more sour that it should be. The potatoes served with the pork shank were undercooked. Overall I was disappointed and I wouldn’t go back for the price.
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Courtney
Hawaii
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We underestimated the portion sizes for breakfast. It was huger than we thought and definitely filled us up before we could even finish.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
E. Tennessee
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Food was horrible. Waiter rude and impatient. Do not eat here!
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David
Cincinnati
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
We made reservations online for Thanksgiving dinner was told half of the items were out after we were seated for the dinner then the waiter came back said they actually had everything still the food was dry and bland they attempted to charge me for 5 adult plates with all my kids under 10 worst experience ever. Will never eat there again. Cost me 240 for 5 people for Thanksgiving dinner what a joke.
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Robin
Richmond
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on 25 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
We’ve previously enjoyed a visit and couldn’t wait to go back. However, the food didn’t live up to our expectations. The SCHNITZEL PARMIGIANA was dry. The “robust tomato sauce” was so sparse we didn’t taste it as was the cheese. There were 4 of us. The Caesar salad was enjoyed as was the 2 cakes.
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Sajal
Philadelphia
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on 25 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a gem on the main drag of pigeon forge. Everything was excellent.
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John
Western NC
56 reviews
vip
4.0
56 reviews
Dined on 24 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Very rustic. Think rustic cabin mixed with a sports bar. Food was great the beer is even better.
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Amanda
Indiana
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 18 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful experience at Wild Bear Tavern! We went there for dinner, and the food & service were excellent. It's definitely a must try while visiting Pigeon Forge!
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Gina
E. Tennessee
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 8 November 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
It was ok. The table was dirty when we sat down. The food was pretty good although I've had better German. The potato pancakes were outstanding as was the apple strudel, although it wasn't traditional strudel. The red cabbage was OK but needed more flavor. The traditional schitzel wasn't traditional as it was not breaded but was tasty if not a little too salty. It was a little overcooked with lots of darker than desired sear on the bottom. The server was very good and did the best she could do with very little help. I find that most restaurants in Pigeon Forge are very average. It seems they cater to tourists and know they won't be back. It's a constant stream of new people who are very easily impressed.
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Gema
Las Vegas
4 reviews
vip
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on 7 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
Food was decent/good. Service was excellent. Smell from the restrooms wafting into the entire restaurant- gross.
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FAQs

Wild Bear Tavern is rated 4.2 stars by 205 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

4 Dec 2024

22:00

Booked 4 times today

Experiences are available.

4236 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863

Additional information

Cross Street
Right off the Pigeon Forge Parkway
Area
Pigeon Forge
Hours of Operation
Daily 08:00–21:00
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
German, Bavarian, Beer Garden
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Alfredo Varela
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.westgateresorts.com/hotels/tennessee/pigeon-forge/wild-bear-inn/dining/wild-bear-tavern
Phone number
(865) 868-0737

Wild Bear Tavern

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Additional information

Experiences

All You Can Eat Pancakes!!!! Just $12

Popular dishes

OMA'S POTATO PANCAKES

OPA'S PORK SHANK

SAUSAGE & EGG KEK

Menu

Prices

AdultUS$30.00

Children 6-10US$12.00

Children 3-5US$7.00

Thanksgiving Meal

Herb-roasted Turkey

Gravy

Roasted garlic mashed potatoes

Candied sweet potatoes

Sauteed green beans

Dinner rolls with butter

Pumkin pie

What 205 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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