Steakhouses in Alcoa, Tennessee

Alcoa, Tennessee, is located just a half-hour's drive from the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, where over 800 miles of trails welcome hikers for an afternoon's casual stroll and picnic, a day's trek, or an overnight camping trip. Whether fishing, horseback riding or just viewing the park's diverse wildlife, you're sure to work up an appetite.

Courtyard Grille

All that hiking give you a hankering for some quality steak, but you don't feel like emptying your wallet to fill your belly? Check out Courtyard Grille, which features a "6 under $6" menu. From fried grouper to top sirloin steak, the menu has something for nearly everyone. But get there early--the "6 under $6" menu is only available from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm.

After 4:00 pm, Courtyard Grille features six types of steak: honey chipotle rib eye, top sirloin, cowboy rib eye, sirloin tips, ground Angus, and prime rib. There also are ribs, burgers, chicken, fish, sandwiches and enormous entree salads to satisfy everyone's cravings. And for dessert, just two words: fried cheesecake.

3749 Airport Highway
Alcoa, TN 37701
(865) 970-7777
courtyardgrille.com

Hot Rod's 50's Diner

While not a steak house per se, Hot Rod's 50's Diner does have steak on the menu--among all the traditional Southern diner classics, such as chicken fingers, wings, a dozen types of burgers, pork chops, chicken-fried steak, deep-fried turkey, and ribs.

Hot Rod's is less than half a mile from Alcoa's Bicentennial Park, making it an ideal stop for a bite to eat after a day of freshwater fishing or bird-watching. As the name implies, this is a 50s-style diner, with a checkered floor, pinball machines and lots of chrome and Formica furniture. Hot Rod's is open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

343 Hannum Street
Alcoa, TN 37701
(865) 984-7171
hotrods50sdiner.com

Puleo's Grille

This Tennessee chain offers "something for everyone," whether it's seafood, Southern food, Italian food, or even steaks. The Alcoa location is just minutes from Alcoa's Central Park, making it an easy stop after working up an appetite biking the Maryville-Alcoa Greenway. There are seven types of steak, and the prime rib comes in 6-, 8-, or 12-ounce sizes.

Someone in your party not in the mood for steak? There are standard Italian dishes such as chicken parmesan or fettucini Alfredo, pizza, and entree salads.

352 Fountain View Circle
Alcoa, TN 37701
(865) 981-9399
puleosgrille.com

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