When we decided to stay in Gatlinburg, we did not expect to find much in the way of great food. There are many chain and 'family' restaurants. These have their place, but they are generally not our style. Our '100 Secrets of the Smokies' guide directed us to this restaurant and promised gourmet fare.
Chef Jock's is located in a small, 1-story house on a side street. There are only a dozen or so tables. Even though we went late on a weeknight, the restaurant was relatively busy. Our table was set against a wall covered with autographed pictures of the celebrities who have dined here. The nearby windows were lined with empty wine bottles. The atmosphere here may be casual, but Chef Jock is serious about his food.
Everything we ate here was freshly prepared. One of the nicest things about the menu was a 'lighter side' section. My angel hair pasta with sugar snap peas, mushrooms and fresh basil had just enough garlic, olive oil and butter to make it tasty but keep it light. Dessert, raspberry crepes served with 2 forks, was a perfect ending to a truely great meal.