Delicious food excellent hospitality we enjoyed it so much. Worth stopping at and enjoying a great…read moremeal. Yummy

Before our trip to Gatlinburg, I did some research on the best BBQ spots in the area, and Bennett's…read morePit Bar-B-Que kept coming up--so it had been on my list since day one. I'm happy to say the recommendations did not disappoint! The restaurant had a cozy, welcoming feel. Although we decided to order to go because of the rainy weather, the experience was still excellent. The staff member who helped us with our order was fantastic--she recommended several sides and sauces we wouldn't have chosen on our own, and they ended up being great additions. The food itself was incredible. Everything looked amazing, smelled even better, and tasted absolutely delicious. The portions were also larger than expected, which was a great bonus. Overall, it turned into the best rainy BBQ day I've ever had. I would definitely recommend stopping by if you're in the area!

I wish I could give this five extra stars…read more The food was hands-down amazing. Those biscuits or something to write home about, and the fried chicken was perfection! The staff are the friendliest I've ever seen. Everyone literally looks delighted to be at their job jobs.

Sometimes the most frustrating restaurant experiences aren't the terrible ones…read more They're the ones that are so close to being really good. That's how I felt about Mama's Chicken Kitchen. I came in with high expectations. The restaurant has strong reviews, it's part of the Johnson Family of restaurants, and I've enjoyed several of their other establishments over the years. So I walked in expecting a meal that would have me planning a return visit before I even paid the check. What I got instead was one of the strangest cases of missing seasoning I've encountered in quite some time. Let's start with the positives. The people here are genuinely nice. Friendly, welcoming, and attentive. Everyone we encountered was pleasant and seemed to care about providing a good experience. The restaurant itself is clean, comfortable, and inviting. And the kitchen clearly knows how to cook food. The fried chicken was cooked beautifully. Crispy on the outside. Juicy on the inside. Exactly the texture you're hoping for when you order Southern fried chicken. The problem? The seasoning apparently called in sick. This chicken had all the flavor intensity of a weather report. No noticeable salt. No spice. No personality. It tasted like the chef had just completed community service at a nursing home and was legally prohibited from possessing a salt shaker. My piece of chicken was juicy and cooked properly. Unfortunately, my wife's chicken breast was noticeably dry, which didn't help matters. Then came the fried pickles. No seasoning. Chicken and dumplings. No seasoning. Coleslaw. Tasteless. At one point I started wondering if there had been some sort of building-wide seasoning shortage that nobody had told us about. The frustrating part is that none of the food was poorly cooked. Quite the opposite. The techniques were there. The textures were there. The execution was there. It just felt like someone got everything ready and forgot the final, critical step of making the food taste like something. This is a restaurant with good people, a pleasant atmosphere, and a kitchen that clearly knows how to cook. Now they just need to introduce their food to salt, pepper, and a few of their seasoning friends. Three stars. Because the potential is absolutely there. The flavor just never showed up for work.

SETH was a friendly server very attentive making our experience a great one…read more It's been many years since I walked into a Shoney's so this brought back sweet wonderful memories. Just like I remember the the breakfast bar was everything, all the trimmings for breakfast, everything was delicious. Even lunch items were on the bar too. The fried chicken looked delicious. Whenever I'm in the area this is where I will have breakfast. Thank you Shoney's for another excellent experience after all these years!

Shoney's is a great breakfast place. Unfortunately, we went for dinner. The food was dry and less…read morethan impressed, waitress was kind.

Man, I've been to Pigeon Forge numerous times over the decades and I've always stuck to restaurants…read moreyou see in the main road. Never have I really ventured outside of that and I couldn't actually tell you why. When my kids and I made a quick 1 day Dollywood trip over to Pigeon Forge, 23 we're looking for a place to eat prior to the big day at the park. What's funny is I relied in Googles AI (Gemini) to tell me where to go. I was driving around and was asking for recommendations. It said Mama's Farmhouse was a popular place to eat for families and it was all-you-can-eat. The kids wanted fried chicken and Salisbury steak, which was in the menu for that day. What a coincidence! If I could summarize it, this is basically a local Cracker Barrel-style restaurant but the food is a lot better. It's tucked away off of a side road off of the main highway 321 road and reminds me a lot of the Applebarn Restaurant down the road. The ambiance is this old timey feel, like many of the establishments around the area. The fried chicken (bone-in), chicken tenders, fries catfish, and Salisbury steak was what we ordered for our mains. Everything was delicious! The seasoning had the perfect amount of salt across all the dishes and sides. The chicken was juicy and tender. The Salisbury steak was solid, some of the best I've ever had. Savory, rich brown gravy, and tender chunks of beef. All the sides were amazing too, green beans, mashed potatoes and gravy, and chicken and dumplings. Honestly there wasn't a negative thing about this place. I would go back in a heartbeat!!

Upon planning our trip, I was discussing local restaurants and places to eat with my coworkers, one…read morecoworker of mine is local to the area and highly suggested this restaurant. The online menu gave plenty of eye candy and we were absolutely starving by the time we arrived Friday evening. The staff was very attentive and kind. It's clear that this place is fully operated by word-of-mouth and return guests. It's a huge establishment with several rooms by big fireplaces and Lazy Susan's to pass around the family style meal. The menu was a little difficult to navigate so many options laid out, but only certain options available per day. So ultimately, we were not able to order exactly what we wanted, but we ordered what was available for Friday, which was the Salisbury steak, fried fish, and fried chicken. All of these meats came in a small portion to split amongst our three people, and with unlimited sides. Some of the sides were pretty impressive. I would have to say my favorite side was the broccoli casserole, followed by the mashed potatoes and gravy, which were real potatoes! The mac & cheese was more on the creamy side versus the gooey cheesy side. Unfortunately, some of our chicken was undercooked, and the skin was very thin and not too crispy. The fish was decent, not dried out whatsoever, which is a pretty good compliment. While my coworker said that the chicken and dumplings were her favorite, I failed to enjoy them :( All in all, this was not our favorite restaurant from our trip this weekend and it appears that big groups and big families really do enjoy dining at this establishment.

Good solid food, portions not too big and not too small. Greens were flavorful, ham and beans solid…read morebut not spectacular. Service was good.

Cute place on site at Dollywood Park. Food was just okay our plate came out room temperature…read more Staff was nice we shared the sampler platter. Meatloaf, pulled pork, collard greens & mashed potatoes plenty for 2 and we left food on the plate. Good sweet tea.

My reviews are based on my opinion and perspective. While I read other reviews to get an idea of…read moreatmosphere ambience I do not let them influence my perspective. In my opinion, the quality of food in the DreamMore and HeartSong resorts as well as Dollywood is well above par and the service is excellent. We've always had great experiences at Dollywood and the resorts. The staff are friendly, kind, and accommodating. The cost of everything at Dollywood is significantly less expensive than what we pay when we go to Disney World, and to be honest, I feel more relaxed at Dollywood. If you've never been to Dollywood, I strongly recommend that you give it a chance. In fact the whole Pigeon Forge area is a great experience and enjoyable time. Plenty of things to do with the family. Our kids love the whole Pigeon Forge area and love the Dollywood resorts. We're considering signing up for their annual memberships and we don't even live in the area.

Quick service, pizzas exceeded my expectations! Great flavor! Mocha chip ice cream was so yummy!…read moreGenerous portions!

Nestled in a location that seems like it's on top of the world, Coco's is one of the Smokie's best…read morehidden gems. The owner is super nice, treating our dog Oliver to 'Pup Cups' every time we ascended to eat there. The rice bowls are YUGE and delicious. The tacos are excellent as well. Far and away, our favorite menu item was the milkshake. Scratch made (you can hear her whipping the cream behind the scenes), these were an addiction of my 10yr old daughter and I. When the moment was right, we would sneak away from mom and treat ourselves to an Oreo, Chocolate or Banana Dream shake. After all, it's always better to beg forgiveness than to ask permission. If you are anywhere near Pigeon Forge - and don't care about calories from fat - do yourself a favor and stop here. Enjoying a milkshake while taking in breathtaking views is a great way to relax.

Coco's Cantina serves the freshest food on the mountain. The owner/operator is so lovely and…read moreaccommodating and all food is made to order expediently and with great care to detail. I cannot recommend this place enough. Views are terrific, atmosphere is relaxed, and service is excellent. A must visit, especially if you are tired of the hustle & bustle of the usual tourist spots.

We had a large group, and Bennett's had plenty of space to accommodate all of us comfortably…read more Several of us ordered the Jumbo BBQ Nachos, and "jumbo" is no exaggeration, they were enormous and easily shareable. They definitely don't skimp on portions. The chips are seasoned really well, the cheese sauce has great flavor without being overly spicy, and if you're not a fan of heat, the jalapeños can be served on the side. One thing I appreciated was being able to choose our own BBQ sauce from the options available at the table. Both sauces were solid, and it was nice to customize each bite to our taste - one more sweet and the other more savory. The rest of our group was equally happy with their meals. My mom ordered the brisket sandwich and loved it, while my brother-in-law got the quarter BBQ chicken and said it was cooked perfectly: juicy, flavorful, and with just the right amount of pinkness that good smoked chicken often has. A great bonus is that you can add their ultimate salad bar to any entrée for only $8, which is a fantastic value. The staff was wonderful throughout our visit: kind, patient, attentive, and very knowledgeable about the menu. They answered questions without making us feel rushed and kept everything running smoothly for our group. We walked over after spending time at Ober Mountain, and it made for the perfect meal after a busy day. My only "complaint" is that they serve Pepsi products, but that's really just because I'm a devoted Coke fan, so I'll chalk that up to a personal character flaw rather than a restaurant problem. Highly recommend if you're looking for generous portions, great BBQ, and friendly service in Gatlinburg.

The food was stellar, came out faster than I could order it. My wife, who rarely eats pork, ordered…read morethe burnt ends and cleaned her plate. Their brisket sandwich exceeded expectations. Highly recommend using their tomato based bar-b-que sauce that isn't in the bottle with it. Only thing that confuses me is how this place isn't packed wall to wall.