Yes, we are still talking about our recent trip to Dollywood, and this meal included one of our favorite dishes we tried on our trip!

You know we enjoy our theme park food here at DFB, and the food in Dollywood was no different. Located in Tennessee, Dollywood is becoming a name in the theme park food space. We had to check out the restaurants at the HeartSong Resort, and this is everything we tried!

Atmosphere

Located in the HeartSong Resort, the High Note is the perfect venue to simply relax and unwind after a fun-filled day. It offers casual dining and drinks with a simple atmosphere. This is a very casual restaurant, and it is open from 11 AM to 11 PM.

Now, you won’t find many bells or whistles here, but it blends nicely with the theme of the resort. It reminds us of other hotel lounges we’ve been to. It’s a great place to sit down after a long day at Dollywood, grab a bite to eat, and enjoy a drink.

Menu

The menu here had a lot of options, surprisingly, for a hotel restaurant.

They did have a separate speciality menu for the Flower and Food Festival that was happening during our stay. For drinks, they had a selection of champagne, white, sparkling wines, and red wines.

There is also a variety of beers, seltzers, and liquor options. For food, there are shareables and a few flatbreads.

High Note also offers salads, burgers, and sandwiches, dinner entree options, and a few desserts.

Eats

First up, we grabbed the Tennessee Creamery Cheese and Charcuterie Board for $28. Artisan Cheeses and Meats sourced from local farms. It is served with Honey, Fresh Fruit, Jams, Pickles, Toasted Crostinis. We loved the spread of this board. Our favorite part was having the honey and jam on the side to complement all the salty items. The toasted crostinis were incredible, with lots of crunch, while the other crackers were more basic.  Both cheeses were fairly mild, for the most part, so if you’re more of a strong-flavored cheese fan, you’ll be out of luck. There were three different meats on the board, and all were salty, thin, and pretty much what you would expect on a charcuterie. We appreciated the extra accompaniments on the side, including dried fruit, little gherkin pickles, and grapes.

Next, we tried the Sausage, Mushroom, & Onion Flatbread for $21. This is made with Swaggerty’s Sausage, Wild Mushrooms, Caramelized Onions, Mozzarella Cheese, and Fresh Parmesan. The dough was crispy on the bottom and nice and soft without losing structure. The toppings were LOADED UP, which we loved as it gave us the full flavor in every bite. We enjoyed the sweetness from the caramelized onion, paired with the savory sausage, and the umami from the mushroom. This was one of our favorite dishes at Dollywood!

We also tried Margherita Flatbread for $19. This flatbread had Mozzarella Cheese, Tomato Sauce, and Basil. The base of the flatbread was similar to the other one in that it was crispy and held up while eating. We appreciated how fresh the ingredients tasted on this flatbread, and we would order it again!

Finally, we tried the Gnocchi Carbonara for $28. This dish is Potato Gnocchi, Benton’s Bacon, Parmesan Cheese, Romano Cheese Vegetarian – Potato Gnocchi, Shiitake Mushroom, Extra Virgin Olive Oil. This dish blew us away! It reminded us almost of a biscuits and gravy style carbonara. The gnocchi was well-cooked, it wasn’t chewy, and it had a nice sear on it. The blistered tomatoes were earthy and added a much-needed acidity to break through the heavy carbonara.

The sauce itself was super thick and more akin to a gravy texture. It was heavy, creamy, and peppery. While it was not what we were expecting, we really enjoyed it. If you’re not looking for a super heavy meal, skip this one. It’s definitely a southern take on a carbonara — which it’s Dollywood, so we love it!

Nosh or Not

This Dollywood restaurant is a must-visit if…

• You are staying at the HeartSong Resort. This restaurant is conveniently located inside the hotel, giving you quick access to drinks and food.
• You want a variety of options. We loved that you could grab salads, handhelds, flatbreads, and more heavy entrees.

You should skip this Dollywood spot if…

• You are with kids. While there is variety on the menu, kids might find this space and menu a bit unamusing.
• You don’t want to slow down for a meal. This is a sit-down restaurant with no grab-and-go options.

Overall

We really enjoyed our meal here. We loved the variety you can find on the menu, whether you’re looking for a light snack or a full meal. We enjoyed the relaxing atmosphere and loved having a place to sit down and unwind with good food after a long day at Dollywood. The food was full of flavor and gave us some of our favorite meals at Dollywood. We would visit here again for the food alone.

We will continue to share more from our Dollywood trip, so be sure to keep following us at DFB!

Dollywood Has Quietly Become The Next Big Theme Park Food Destination

What would you like to try here? Tell us in the comments!