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Wild Bear Tavern, Pigeon Forge, TN

Wild Bear Tavern

4.4
4.4
218 Reviews
$30 and under
German

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 6 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.

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    German, Regional German (Bavarian), Beer Garden
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Thu, Sun 8:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 8:30 am–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa

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 218 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 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 offers a delightful "hidden gem" experience with "authentic German food" and "friendly, attentive staff." Patrons rave about the "amazing schnitzel" and "potato pancakes," though some note occasional menu shortages. The "cozy atmosphere" and "great beer selection" make it a must-visit in Pigeon Forge.

218 Reviews
  1. William

    New York City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    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.

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  2. Vanessa

    Las Vegas1 review

    3.0

    Dined on February 16, 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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  3. Gail

    Alabama12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 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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  4. Carmen

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 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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  5. Matthew

    Charleston1 review

    3.0

    Dined on February 15, 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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  6. michele VIP

    West Palm Beach9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 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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  7. Amber

    E. Tennessee1 review

    3.0

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Very overpriced for the quality of food, which was mediocre at best. $5.00 for a sweet tea? $20 for a burger. The main reason we went there was for the Shank which they told us was no longer available. Our server told us they were famous for their Burgers, so my husband ordered it. Tasted like rubber. Zero flavor. Like frozen patties. He didn't even finish half of it. I ordered the schnitzel. Dry. I ate less than 25%. Spent over $200 and left hungry. I'm sure it was once good back in its hay day, but I would not recommend, too many other options available locally.
    Wild Bear TavernResponded on February 11, 2025
    Hi Amber! Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We sincerely regret that the quality of the food did not meet your expectations and that you felt it was not a good value. It is disappointing to hear that your meal was not enjoyable, and we apologize for falling short. We truly appreciate your feedback and will take it into account as we continuously work to improve. We do hope you’ll consider giving us another chance in the future. Kind regards, Social Media Support

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  8. Trina

    Western NC1 review

    3.0

    Dined on December 29, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had breakfast at the Wild Bear Tavern on December 29, 2024. It was a cute, clean, little cabin-style restaurant with German decor and wasn't very busy when we showed up around 9:00 am. The server was great and it wasn't a long wait for our food. The food was average - basically an American breakfast with a bratwurst on the plate. It was not seasoned in any special way to make it German, or even good American for that matter. The eggs were okay, potatoes were plain, unseasoned, cubed potatoes, and the bratwurst seemed to have an odd flavor to it. The biscuits and gravy had good biscuits with bland, flavorless, white gravy. Overall, the food lacked flavor, was not good quality, and they served fake butter. This is a place to go if you just need some fuel. With all the other competition in the area, the Wild Bear Tavern is at the bottom of my list.

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  9. Jamie

    E. Tennessee1 review

    5.0

    Dined on December 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great staff, great food! Prices are great too. Family friendly and will definitely be back.

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  10. Mohamad

    Naples1 review

    5.0

    Dined on December 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service, our first time but will definitely be back.

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Wild Bear Tavern is rated 4.4 stars by 218 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 6 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Wild Bear Tavern

4236 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    German, Regional German (Bavarian), Beer Garden
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Thu, Sun 8:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 8:30 am–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
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