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Wild Bear Tavern, Pigeon Forge, TN

Wild Bear Tavern

4.3
4.3
222 Reviews
$30 and under
German

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2 people
19:00
Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for brunch
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.

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Additional information

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

What 222 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • East Tennessee

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Gatlinburg / Pigeon Forge

    Best Overall

  • Gatlinburg / Pigeon Forge

    Best Food

  • Gatlinburg / Pigeon Forge

    Best Service

  • Gatlinburg / Pigeon Forge

    Best Ambience

  • Gatlinburg / Pigeon Forge

    Best Value

  • Gatlinburg / Pigeon Forge

    Good for groups

  • Gatlinburg / Pigeon Forge

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Gatlinburg / Pigeon Forge

    Lively

  • Gatlinburg / Pigeon Forge

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Wild Bear Tavern in Pigeon Forge offers an authentic German dining experience with a "rustic atmosphere" and "delicious food." Guests frequently praise the "excellent service" and "friendly staff." Highlights include "amazing potato pancakes" and generous portions. While some dishes could be better seasoned, the overall experience is delightful and family-friendly.
222 Reviews
  1. Arnold

    Frankfurt1 review

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Neat little place with German fare a tad off the beaten path of the hustle of Pigeon Forge. We could not be seated at some other places that were packed in the main area of Pigeon Forge. Went on Trip Advisor app and found this along with an Open Table icon. Booked this with no knowledge. Turned out to be a nice dinner. The bartender was quite a whitty and animated guy and was holding down the place with only one other worker. Both were working hard and provided good service. Food was good.

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  2. Susan

    New Orleans9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We wanted to get a good burger our last night in Pigeon Forge. We selected this restaurant on OpenTable. The burger was delicious! Perfectly cooked and flavorful with all the trimmings. Service was great! Would highly recommend.

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  3. david VIP

    New York City27 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Was not sure how busy and how big this place was, so I made a 8:30 reservation....didn;t need it, as there were only a half dozen people in a fairly large space. The wait staff were clearly not happy to see me, as I got the vibe they were in closing down mode. I was informed that the kitchen closes at 8:45, so quite early for a Friday night in a tourist town, and the bar had last call at 9. The bratworst was mediocre, the schnitzel was pretty good. No one was rude, but were'nt very friendly. Its part of the wild boar hotel, so I dont think high level food or service is a big priority.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Pittsburgh3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 17 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Good German food. The pork shank was excellent and my wife had the sausage sampler and both were excellent. Other German staples also available. Locally brewed German style beer on tap.
    Wild Bear TavernResponded 6 days ago
    Hi! Thank you for stopping by at the Wild Bear Tavern! We are genuinely glad to see that you had such an amazing time based off your rating. We look forward to seeing you again soon! Best Wishes, Social Media Support

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  5. William

    New York City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 8 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great German restaurant. The food came out prompt and delicious. I couldn’t have had a better server. She was attentive and polite. It was a great experience.
    Wild Bear TavernResponded 6 days ago
    Hi William! Thank you for stopping by at the Wild Bear Tavern! We are genuinely glad to see that you had such an amazing time based off your rating. We look forward to seeing you again soon! Best Wishes, Social Media Support

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  6. Vanessa

    Las Vegas1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    They were out of spatzle. That's a staple at any German restaurant. It was very disappointing.

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  7. Gail

    Alabama12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We have been wanting to visit this place for years. Finally made it happen. We were not disappointed! Delicious food. Hard working, friendly staff. Tony is great! They do need to update their in-house menu to reflect what is actually available. We will be back!

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  8. Carmen

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very friendly and attentive staff. Food was great and big portions.

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  9. Matthew

    Charleston1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice atmosphere. Prices were high like $16 for a pretzel. Food was ok but not well seasoned. Server was attentive.

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  10. michele VIP

    West Palm Beach10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing! Everything is homemade and it shows!

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Wild Bear Tavern is rated 4.3 stars by 222 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Wild Bear Tavern

4236 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Right off the Pigeon Forge Parkway
  • Area
    Pigeon Forge
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Thu, Sun 08:30–21:00 Fri, Sat 08:30–22:00
  • 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
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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