The only thing more important than the ambience and menu of a restaurant is the setting, right? And what if you could get a million dollar view for the price of your entree? We invite you to take a look – it’s pretty amazing.

  1. Friendly Falls - Gatlinburg

Facebook (Note: as of September 8th, 2020, Friendly Falls is temporarily closed). Creek views, anyone? Then you can take a dip, afterwards!

  1. Terrace at the River Inn - Memphis

Facebook We feel like we’d like to have dinner AND stay the night, thank you very much. Did you know the Inn has been rated as a top hotel in Memphis? Plus it boasts a view from its upper stories like no other.

  1. Germantown Cafe - Nashville

Facebook (Note: as of September 8th, 2020, Germantown Cafe is temporarily closed). Tucked away in Germantown, you may not think this little diamond in the rough boasts INSANE skyline views - but we promise. It does.

  1. Greenbrier Restaurant - Gatlinburg

Facebook Gatlinburg has never looked better than from this eatery on the hill.

  1. Husk - Nashville

Facebook Perched high on a hill above the city, the top rated restaurant in a historic home offers views of the city skyline and their gorgeous in-house garden.

  1. Paulette’s - Memphis

Facebook This terrace is perfect for those afternoon lunch meetings or happy hour, don’t you think?

  1. Watermark - Nashville

Facebook (Note: as of September 8th, 2020, Watermark is permanently closed). Located in the Gulch, you’ll see sparkling views of the downtown skyline with a seat on this stunning terrace.

  1. Lodge at Buckberry Creek - Gatlinburg

Facebook Views of the Great Smoky Mountains AND a night around the fire? We need nothing more.

  1. Calhoun’s Restaurant - Knoxville

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  1. Boathouse Rotisserie & Raw Bar - Chattanooga

Facebook The river city offers nothing less than wonderful at the Boathouse.

Did you find a favorite on here? Do you have a favorite eatery with a view? Let us know in the comments below!

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(Note: as of September 8th, 2020, Friendly Falls is temporarily closed). Creek views, anyone? Then you can take a dip, afterwards!

We feel like we’d like to have dinner AND stay the night, thank you very much. Did you know the Inn has been rated as a top hotel in Memphis? Plus it boasts a view from its upper stories like no other.

(Note: as of September 8th, 2020, Germantown Cafe is temporarily closed). Tucked away in Germantown, you may not think this little diamond in the rough boasts INSANE skyline views - but we promise. It does.

Gatlinburg has never looked better than from this eatery on the hill.

Perched high on a hill above the city, the top rated restaurant in a historic home offers views of the city skyline and their gorgeous in-house garden.

This terrace is perfect for those afternoon lunch meetings or happy hour, don’t you think?

(Note: as of September 8th, 2020, Watermark is permanently closed). Located in the Gulch, you’ll see sparkling views of the downtown skyline with a seat on this stunning terrace.

Views of the Great Smoky Mountains AND a night around the fire? We need nothing more.

The river city offers nothing less than wonderful at the Boathouse.

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