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Wild Bear Tavern, Pigeon Forge, TN

Wild Bear Tavern

4.5
4.5
227 Reviews
$30 and under
German
4236 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 11 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for business meals
  • Kid-friendly
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

  • Neighborhood
    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 227 people are saying

Wild Bear Tavern reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • East Tennessee

    Neighborhood gem

  • Gatlinburg / Pigeon Forge

    Best Overall

  • Gatlinburg / Pigeon Forge

    Best Food

  • Gatlinburg / Pigeon Forge

    Best Service

  • Gatlinburg / Pigeon Forge

    Best Ambiance

  • Gatlinburg / Pigeon Forge

    Best Value

  • Gatlinburg / Pigeon Forge

    Good for groups

  • Gatlinburg / Pigeon Forge

    Good for special occasions

  • Gatlinburg / Pigeon Forge

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Wild Bear Tavern delights with "delicious German food" and "excellent service." Diners praise the "authentic" atmosphere, "big portions," and stellar servers like Tony and Enrique. While some meals lacked seasoning, the schnitzel and potato pancakes shine. Overall, its rustic charm and standout service create a "wonderful experience" worth revisiting.

227 Reviews
  1. Katie

    Orlando1 review

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Some of the food exceeded our expectations, some was just ok. There was nothing wrong with my salmon, but it was definitely not worth almost $30. Next time I'll get the pot roast because my mom's was incredible. I'd even order it on a hot day. Loved the potato pancakes and red cabbage as well! Sauerkraut was super strong, but good. The server was fine, but we did feel like we had to rush eating since they were closing. Not anyone's fault, but I just wish there were more restaurants in the pigeon forge area that would close at 10 vs. 9. All in all, we'll be back. It was the best meal we've had in PF so far.

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  2. Sandra

    Memphis/West TN9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great as well as the service. We really enjoyed our visit.
    Wild Bear TavernResponded 2 days ago
    Hi Sandra! 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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  3. James S

    Oklahoma City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Customer service as great and it would be a place.
    Wild Bear TavernResponded 2 days ago
    Hi James S! 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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  4. Melissa VIP

    Seattle16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Delicious brunch with giant portions, but what really stood out was the incredible service. Tony was friendly, knowledgeable and went above and beyond. He made sure our every need was answered. He even brought my son a. Post breakfast desert to celebrate his birthday. Highly recommend!
    Wild Bear TavernResponded on April 4, 2025
    Hi Melissa! Thank you for visiting Wild Bear Tavern. We are so appreciative of your feedback, and we especially love it when our guests are happy with our service! We hope to have the pleasure of hosting you again soon! Best Wishes, Social Media Support

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  5. Linda VIP

    Kansas City13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service was great. The restaurant was not crowded, and we got seated readily. We shared a salad, stew and cake, all of which were flawless. Pastor was our server, who was quick and attentive.
    Wild Bear TavernResponded on April 4, 2025
    Hi Linda! Thank you for visiting Wild Bear Tavern. We are so appreciative of your feedback, and we especially love it when our guests are happy with our service! We hope to have the pleasure of hosting you again soon! Best Wishes, Social Media Support

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  6. Arnold

    Frankfurt1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 24, 2025

    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.
    Wild Bear TavernResponded on April 4, 2025
    Hi Arnold! Thank you for visiting Wild Bear Tavern. We are so appreciative of your feedback, and we especially love it when our guests are happy with our service! We hope to have the pleasure of hosting you again soon! Best Wishes, Social Media Support

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  7. Susan

    New Orleans9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    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.
    Wild Bear TavernResponded on April 4, 2025
    Hi Susan! Thank you for visiting Wild Bear Tavern. We are so appreciative of your feedback, and we especially love it when our guests are happy with our service! We hope to have the pleasure of hosting you again soon! Best Wishes, Social Media Support

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  8. david VIP

    New York City27 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    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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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Pittsburgh3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 17, 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 on March 21, 2025
    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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  10. William

    New York City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 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 on March 21, 2025
    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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Wild Bear Tavern is rated 4.5 stars by 227 OpenTable diners.

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  2. United States
  3. East Tennessee
  4. Gatlinburg / Pigeon Forge
  5. Pigeon Forge

Make a reservation

2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 11 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
  • Neighborhood
    Pigeon Forge
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Thu, Sun 8:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 8:30 am–10:00 pm
  • 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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