Peddler Steakhouse - Filet Mignon

Peddler Salad

The Peddler Steakhouse has a reputation as being the best steakhouse in the Gatlinburg Smoky Mountains. We are all about to put that reputation to the test.

Yes, the Peddler has already been critiqued, but the steak was so good last time, it would merit a second visit. As usual, the Peddler was packed, all the tables occupied and about 100 people waiting to get a table. Knowing the little secret to secure a table we moved to the cocktail area overlooking the scenic stream. (You see, there is usually an hour to two hour wait for a table down stairs but if you go to the cock tail area, there are tables scattered about and you can order dinner and sit there.)

Our waitress came over and asked us what we wanted to drink. I went with the diet Coke and said we would also like to order dinner as well. (In like Flint) I began with the salad, one you make yourself from the salad bar down stairs. Notice the huge chunks of ham and hard boiled egg halves plus real bacon, not those cheap baco bits. The salad is a meal in itself. There were dozens of choices to select from. No two salads are the same.

Peddler Filet

The Gatlinburg Peddler is famous for steak, so of course I ordered the filet mignon and a baked potato. For the restaurant being so crowded, the service was quite peppy. In less than 20 minutes our steaks were delivered to our table plus another round of diet Cokes. Of course the filet was prepared perfectly. The taste was exquisite, yes, I said exquisite. Zero fat and juicy and tender and bursting with flavor. One of the best steaks I have ever had.

The only setback for the Peddler is it's own popularity. No matter when you go, no matter what day, you will always wait. Always. A one hour wait time is the average to get a seat.

The cost for the dinner is around $45.00 without tip but you get a fabulous salad, great steak, big ass baked potato, hot fresh rolls with butter, and the soft drink, (Coke) of your choice.

Yes, the Gatlinburg Peddler Steakhouse reputation does exceed expectations. With that, The Grassy Knoll Diner awards 4.75 out of 5 shots to the Peddler and recommends the steak house for dinner.

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   Chica said

   January 23, 2008 at 12:05 am e
   It’s taking a day or more to recieve your alerts in my email for your posts. :/ Shame on you for posting such delicious food, I’m fighting not to gnaw at my monitor..LOL
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   LOTGK said

   January 23, 2008 at 8:52 am e
   Do you mean the Yahoo alerts? if so, there is no problem. I just don’t update it as I should.
   However, if you subscribe to the feed…
   http://lotgk.wordpress.com/feed/
   Either through Feedburner or Google reader, you will receive updates as they happen.
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   Chica said

   January 23, 2008 at 10:26 am e
   WEll I have since done that, because I did finally realize it was slow. 
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   LOTGK said

   January 23, 2008 at 10:31 am e
   Thank you.
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   Kathy said

   January 23, 2008 at 1:22 pm e
   The salad is an entire meal in itself. Looks yummy.
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   Lead Scientist said

   January 24, 2008 at 6:21 am e
   and its only a 5 minute walk away.
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   LOTGK said

   January 24, 2008 at 8:31 am e
   Everything in Gatlinburg is a five minute walk away.
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   Paul said

   December 25, 2008 at 7:16 pm e
   Metal plate looks good.
   I am Paul.
   I love steaks and steakhouses around the world!
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