Forget the tourist brochures. Some of the worst restaurants in the South are in the towns that cater to the millions of visitors to the Smokies. Fast-food joints are everywhere, and many a cook's idea of a good dinner is a frozen hamburger slapped on a grill. Some good places with country cooking do exist, but they can be hard to find. The reviewed venues are a representative sampling to get you going.

Meals can also be booked at The Swag country inn.
