We had a large group, and Bennett's had plenty of space to accommodate all of us comfortably. 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. read more

Bennett's Pit Bar-B-Que - the quarter chicken entree - Barbeque Near Me - Gatlinburg, Tennessee

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The food was stellar, came out faster than I could order it. My wife, who rarely eats pork, ordered the 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. read more

I may have stumbled upon my favorite Gatlinburg restaurant. This was the yummiest dinner I had the whole trip. The pulled pork and variety of sauces was so delicious! I had it on a sandwich with fries. My daughter got a kids meal free as a special they were running right now which we really appreciated! We got in quickly, had super quick service, and the food even arrived so quickly!!! Our server was awesome. We ended up buying a three pack of their sauces to take home for when we make pulled pork, and we also bought a funny t-shirt! I already can't wait to come back next time! It is also a very clean restaurant that's decorated nicely and joins a pizza place on the other side (all in same restaurant family). read more

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It was fine overall. The pulled pork was fantastic and the sides were decent, but the brisket was sub par. The last few BBQ places I went to I could cut the brisket with a plastic spoon... This was much more chewy and lacking flavor. Portion sizes were nice. *Moonshine drink was craaaazzzy weak.* read more

Bennett's Pit Bar-B-Que - Brisket was not tender. The greens were OK. Sweet potato was perfect and huge. The biscuit was good. - Barbeque Near Me - Gatlinburg, Tennessee

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Very low key place just off the main strip. They can easily handle large parties and we didn't have a long wait at all, especially compared to other spots in the area. Even includes parking in the back. Servers were super friendly and helped answer all our questions. Large menu that accommodated all of our dietary restrictions! The sampler and combo plates offer a great opportunity to try several things. The surprise favorites from our table were the BBQ nachos, Deep Fried Deviled Eggs, Biscuits and Sausage. read more

Bennett's Pit Bar-B-Que - Soup & Salad Bar - Barbeque Near Me - Gatlinburg, Tennessee

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Audra the server was great! Southern hospitality and attentive. Food was delicious and the warm sauce was great! Would return and recommend! read more

Bennett's Pit Bar-B-Que - Ultimate Sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Gatlinburg, Tennessee

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Honestly five stars is not enough! We ate here on our last night in Gatlinburg. Started out with drinks. The got the Front Porch Tea and my husband had the Hurricane. It was one of the best drinks I have ever had!!!! Inside was really cozy and nice! Smelled great! We had a great server! We shared the Texan combo (5 meats), baked beans and fries. Everything was delicious! Fries were nice and crispy. Beans were sweet and seasoned well. I am not usually a pork fan (or meat for that matter) but the pulled pork and brisket were my favorites!!! They also have a really nice salad bar! read more

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Long wait for generic food ... don't waste your time. 2 of 3 meals were wrong ... almost comfortable seats ... read more

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We got there like an hour before it closed. We ordered Texan Combo - it has all the 5 meats, bread, and 2 sides and bbq combo with 3 selections of meat (baby back ribs, burnt ends, and brisket) and 2 sides. For a party of 5 (including a little kid), the portion is more than enough. All the meat are juicy, soft, and super tasty. They were so good that I forgot to take a picture of each order. I did take a picture of the famous "pork rinds" - it's good too and comes with a special bbq sauce. Our server - old lady (with short, grey/white hair). She is awesome. Too bad I forgot her name. We would definitely come back again when we visit Gatlinburg. Ps: this place too give military discount. read more

Bennett's Pit Bar-B-Que - Pork rinds - Barbeque Near Me - Gatlinburg, Tennessee

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Stopped for dinner soon as we arrived. It has its own parking and is located on the road behind the strip. It's a BBQ place and a Pizza place combined in the same building. Bathroom was very clean. Staff was very nice. We ordered the appetizer sampler. Fried pickles ( a little greasy but good) lemon pepper wings ( smaller wings I ever seen) pork rinds ( they were ok) We both ordered the pulled pork BBQ with 2 sides. The pork was extremely dry and almost flaky? Unsure if it's was because they were slow being a weeknight and this wasn't really fresh. But there was zero moisture to it. It's served unsauced so we loaded it with sauce it was still very hard to chew. We may try it next time during lunch or on a weekend. read more

Bennett's Pit Bar-B-Que - Texan Sampler . Chicken wings were tiny. The deep fried deviled eggs had no flavor - Barbeque Near Me - Gatlinburg, Tennessee

We ordered food for pick up to eat at the house we rented for the weekend in the mountains. The accessible parking was limited, since we were just picking up, my friend drove around a parking lot across the street while I went in to pick up. I ordered the potato skins with a side of greens and Chow chow. Potato skins: lots of flavor, very savory, would have been better with a spicy bbq sauce - but that's my taste. Greens and chow chow: just ok, the greens were a bit bland and the chow chow didn't have that pop of tangy/sweet combo you love with greens. Everyone in the group had solid meals. On a side note, the gentleman behind the bar where I picked up the food was super friendly and even offered me a drink while I waited. Although I declined, it was kind of him to ask! read more

Bennett's Pit Bar-B-Que - Potato skins with small side of greens and Chow chow. - Barbeque Near Me - Gatlinburg, Tennessee

Antwone our server was great, food was fresh and excellent prepared we will return again for sure read more

Bennett's Pit Bar-B-Que - Ribs corn and greens - Barbeque Near Me - Gatlinburg, Tennessee

Bennett's was a short walk from the hotel and it didn't have a long line so we decided to check it out. I had the Spicy Brisket Philly with a side of Mac n Cheese and BBQ beans. The sandwich was outstanding. The sides were also delicious. Friendly and attentive service too. The restaurant was very clean and had plenty of seating. Great experience and I will definitely eat here again the next time I am in Gatlinburg. read more

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First time in Gatlinburg and first restaurant we tried. Greeted promptly at the entry and seated quickly. Place was neat and clean and was a rustic decor. Server arrived quickly and took our order. We ordered some beverages and fried pickle appetizer. Quickly served and ordered our entrees- their ribs and a barbecue sampler. It seemed we had just gotten going on the appetizer, which was very good, when good came out. Everything was pretty good. We had three different sides- Cole slaw, baked beans, and collard greens. All were good, the beans were very good. All in all a good dining experience with friendly staff and good food. Solid 4 stars! read more

The service was good and fast! The food was just okay... I didn't think it was worth the price.

I'm a fan of this place. It's one block off the main strip in Gatlinburg and generally has fairly good availability to get in and out when town is crowded. I've been coming here for years and I have come to know that there is a small parking lot in the back that May holds 10 cars or less, but it's worth checking to see if there is an open spot. I like the old time wood saloon feel and the food is pretty good. read more

Whoa. We had brisket and fried cod. It was fresh and hot. Also had collards, fried corn on the cob,(amazing). Drinks were ok. (Pricey). Server was exceptional. Very clean and pleasant surroundings. We would go back. read more

Bennett's Pit Bar-B-Que - Moxie sitting at the table. - Barbeque Near Me - Gatlinburg, Tennessee

Took our family (party of 12) ti Bennett's. They sat us at two tables which was totally fine for us and our server Tammy was spunky, funny and great! She was very on her game and stayed on top of things even when our seats moved around a little (due to my 5yo niece wanting to sit by different people through the meal). The food was pretty good overall and prices weren't too bad given the location and being a Friday night in July. I shared the Texas platter with my wife. Their BBQ sauces made the meal for sure. We also had the deep fried deviled eggs which were a little bland but the onion chutney served with them helped liven them up. read more

We easily got a table on a weeknight and got a preview of the food from the smell alone. First glance at the menu, I knew I had to have the deep fried deviled eggs. That's about as straight forward as it can be, if you like deviled eggs, go for it. The chow chow condiment with it was such a good complement. I got the honey bbq Jalapeño sausage sandwich, which came with 2 sides- i got green beans and mac and cheese. The sandwich was good and a big portion, with a surprising amount of heat to it. The sides were disappointing. The mac and cheese pasta was super soft and seemed overcooked- reminded me of KFC or Stouffers mac and cheese. The green beans were very watery and seemed like the canned kind, which in itself isn't a huge issue to me but wasn't very impressive. The service was great, I wish I could remember our server's name, she was great- attentive, helpful, and happy to joke around. The parking lot in the back made it very easy as well. Definitely a good place to stop by in Gatlinburg. read more

Bennett's Pit Bar-B-Que - Deep Fried Deviled Eggs - Barbeque Near Me - Gatlinburg, Tennessee

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So sad, was so excited to eat here. Came in, no one at host stand, stood there for awhile (8min) another couple was trying to pay, no one, the manager finally came, tried to seat us when there was another couple on the wait list. We were seated, greeted, ordered drinks and appetizer and it went even further down hill from there. Our server never brought my husbands drink, finally had to find the manager to get it. She never came to take our order, so had to find the manager again. I know you might be thinking, why didn't you leave? We purposely came later to avoid crowds and didn't know if we would be able to find anywhere else to go. Our server had a huge table that she messed up, so she was flustered, I get it, but never came back. Manager finally took our order, food came out, food was good, maybe not best choice to come at end of night, felt quality might have been better earlier in the evening. I had to yell across the booths at my server and ask for a refill of tea, she literally brought me a glass of tea, no ice. I said, can I have ice, still giving her benefit of doubt as she was visibly upset; never came back to our table, swept the floors, cleaned booths and walked by twice, and then she said, as we were still eating, you want your check? The service was HORRIBLE!! I get it, you had a bad table, but take care of the one you still have!! She also swept right in front of our table as we were eating and said, I won't sweep under you since your still eating, gee thanks! IDK if this is the norm, but we weren't impressed. So sad when you are excited to go somewhere and it turns out like this :( read more

First time visitor and was pleasantly surprised by the options and flavors! We went for lunch and service was great and fast! I ordered the lunch platter with ribs, brisket, pulled pork and burnt ends ($3 up charge) and as for sides, I went with the green beans which were excellent also baked beans, another great flavor and sweet potatoes. It also comes with a biscuit, which was fresh! Restaurant is great for small or large parties and the overall ambience is a nice place to get barbecue right in town. Will definitely be back on the next trip read more

Bennett's Pit Bar-B-Que - Lunch Platter with pulled pork, brisket, ribs, and sweet potato, baked beans - Barbeque Near Me - Gatlinburg, Tennessee

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The service was a peach with southern hospitality ( i hope that means it was good.. sounded good in my head) went around 5, no wait needed. Was seated almost automatically. Cute lil tavern like place with a small parking lot in the back, although a bit a pain to get to since there is like 2 roads to get anywhere and it was located on one of em. Most of my loss of stars was to the food. Got an order of bristket, Full rack of ribs and the trail head combo. Brisket and rack of ribs looks decent but was very dry. Had to douse it with their bbq sauce ( which was good) their trail head combo was decent, a lil of everything , the only complaint is the wings are mighty small. Would I come back? Meh. Unless someone someone is eager to come here sure but I had better BBq else where . read more

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Decent BBQ, But Nothing Special We were excited to try this local BBQ spot and support a small business. The restaurant has a typical BBQ joint feel with a diner-style atmosphere, and parking was easy, which was a plus. Our waitress was funny, friendly, and very attentive, checking on us multiple times throughout the meal. We ordered the sampler to get a taste of everything, but unfortunately, nothing really stood out. A lot of the meat was on the dry side, and we found ourselves relying heavily on the sauces to add flavor. The sides were a mixed bag--the green beans had an interesting pickled twist, and the coleslaw was fresh, but overall, the meal was underwhelming. We left feeling a bit disappointed, as we had hoped for something more memorable. It wasn't bad, but we've definitely had better BBQ elsewhere. read more

This would be a 5 but the server was obviously sick and kept coughing. I am worried she was contaminating food she was touching. Portions were good for the price and restaurant was well themed. BBQ has good flavor, BBQ sauces on the table were super good and not overly sugary. My friend and I thought the portions were very large and we only ate about half of our meals even though we were very hungry. Good value for your dollar. Server was friendly, but again, she kept coughing all over everything. Very unappealing. read more

Bennett's Pit Bar-B-Que - Brisket Philly - Barbeque Near Me - Gatlinburg, Tennessee

If you're in Gatlinburg, you gotta stop here! My group of 9 came for a late lunch one day during our trip, per recommendation by our rental host. While it took a minute to get seated (just because things tend to move slower here it seems), we were greeted warmly and our drinks were brought out quickly. The place has a very cute, cabin/lodge feel to it, which fits in perfect with the Gatlinburg experience. Every table has extra barbecue sauce and napkins, meaning you can be as messy as you want while eating. My group split and order of the fried deviled eggs and pickle chips to start. Both were fantastic, but if you had to chose one, go for the fried deviled eggs. They were awesome and unlike anything you can get anywhere else! I personally got the baby back ribs for my entree with coleslaw and baked beans. The ribs were fall-off-the-bone finger-licking good and the coleslaw was surprisingly light and refreshing. The baked beans were probably made with brisket (at least that is my guess) which is a turn off for me. They were good but a little dry and didn't have enough bean flavor. Each entree also comes with a garlic biscuit, which are dense, flavorful, and oh so good. Everyone left this place full and very happy. No matter what you order you can't go wrong! read more

Bennett's Pit Bar-B-Que - Baby Baby-Back Ribs with barbecue Bar-B-Que Beans and Coleslaw - Barbeque Near Me - Gatlinburg, Tennessee

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Fabulous! We ordered barbecue for a family dinner of 14. Our dishes included brisket, ribs, pulled pork and barbecued chicken with green beans, collards, and coleslaw. We all loved these dishes and reveled in the tastes of our childhoods. The food came beautifully presented with delicious sauce, dinner mints, hand wipes and toothpicks. This simply could not have been better, and we so appreciate the level of care. read more

They were incredibly accommodating for our large group of 60. Very good service despite the fact that it was a busy night. It is definitely a barbecue place, decorated all in wood with accent pieces. The food was just ok. The half chicken was dry and the chicken wings were the smallest I had ever eaten. However, I would give it another chance. It might've just been an off night. read more

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We visited for lunch this past week and had a great experience. We walked in and got seated right away. The environment was nice. Our waitress was great and the food was wonderful! We had the brisket and batterer cod to eat. And to drink, we had the hunch punch cooler and a margarita. Everything was delicious! read more

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This was a great experience, quick ordering process, delicious food, kind servers, and everything was so fresh. Parking situation is good and it is located right beside the motel my grandparents and I stayed at. We have been going to Bennett's for years and we will not stop now! read more

Bennett's Pit Bar-B-Que - Spicy Brisket Philly and Spicy Macaroni and Cheese, Green Beans - Barbeque Near Me - Gatlinburg, Tennessee

This is a tourist trap...so outsiders BEWARE! The food is mediocre at best. BBQ sauce is watery and has little to no flavor. We tried the Nachos and it has no place for black olives. Fried pickles were deep fried on oil that had been reused too many times. The arnold palmer was weak. We ordered the Texas Sampler to try a little bit of everything and man how disappointed we were. The potato salad tasted too much like mayo. Coleslaw was decent but too sweet. The rib meat was tough. The biscuits were OK but that will be the best thing you'll eat. In general the food was meh. The service was friendly. The seating area and decorations were all over the place without any real interior design. I can say that this place disappointed a bbq-loving Texan family. read more

We came in and ordered the Brisket Philly to go and it was completed in less than 5 minutes! It was so moist, full of flavor we didn't even use the bbq sauce!! The corn on the cob was fried, the taste was so good you didn't need butter! If we could give more than 5 stars we would!! The staff was so very friendly and curious! read more

Bennett's Pit Bar-B-Que - Fried corn on the cob - Barbeque Near Me - Gatlinburg, Tennessee

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Pretty delicious BBQ restaurant! For a highly touristy area, I didn't have very high expectations but I was pleasantly surprised. Their menu is full of all the typical BBQ favorites, as well as some unique sandwiches and entrees. I ordered the Spicy Brisket Sandwich and it was super delicious! The brisket was very tender, with a perfect amount of seasoning, fat, and charred edges. It didn't even need sauce, but it was even better with the honey BBQ sauce on the table. The sandwich also had green peppers, onions, and jalapeños grilled and placed on top with melted pepperjack cheese. Every bite was full of ingredients and flavorful! It also came with 2 sides, making the price a great deal for the amount of food. The potato salad was good, mainly egg and mayo-based. The macaroni and cheese was great, very cheesy and even better with some BBQ drizzled on top. Only negative was the service was a bit slow because of how busy it was at dinnertime, but completely understandable. read more

Bennett's Pit Bar-B-Que - Spicy Brisket Sandwich with Potato Salad and Mac & Cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Gatlinburg, Tennessee

Last minute decision to have a quick shared dinner with the fam. Located in a heavy tourist district in Gatlinburg strip - has a southern rustic charm. Glad we tried this place! Had their Deep Fried Pickle Chips, Deep Fried Deviled Eggs, Burnt Ends and Texan Sampler - all very tasty esp their brisket and burnt ends! Their Mac & cheese and Banana Pudding were just okay. Staffs are very friendly, checked up on us just enough and not too overwhelming. Thankfully, we found a street parking spot right in front. Otherwise, if street parking is full, you'll have to pay $20 for any of the surrounding parking lots. read more

Currently visiting in Gatlinburg now, and my family of 5 and dined at this bbq spot after thinking for TN, the bbq must be great! Well, this spot misses the mark, truly. We got the family feast ribs with baked beans, greens, Mac n Cheese. For dessert, the banana pudding and blackberry cobbler. It came with biscuits. The ribs, biscuits and baked beans were the best. Bbq sauce is good Mac n cheese has little flavor and is not the good baked Mac n cheese. It's the fake saucy version. Collard Greens - had no flavor and was full of dry meat. Banana pudding is not the good homemade pudding your grandmother used to make. It is boxed pudding that is a terrible imposter for the real thing. The blackberry cobbler is the same... gelatin berries from a can with a lackluster crust. It's not very sweet and it feels slapped together. Maybe try somewhere else for a finger lickin' good experience all around. But do visit the bar! The nice guy working the bar earned this place an extra star!! He is the real star of this place. Thank you for your kind hospitality sir. read more

My husband and I had a late dinner in Gatlinburg the night before we left. At 9:30pm there was not a whole lot to choose from that we could walk to. We decided to head over to Bennett's Pit Bar-B-Que and see if they were still serving. The host went and asked if they could take one more party, and was told yes. He walked us to the back area and seated us. The restaurant was really eclectic in its appearance. It was like a log cabin with tables that had the red and white tablecloths. Our favorite parts of the decor were the old time signs on the wall with comic book characters and the ones with the lunchbox and thermos. Took us way back for sure! After about 7 minutes, I went to the counter and asked what time they would stop serving food. The guy told me they stopped at 10 and reassured me that someone would come and take our order. It took another 5 minutes before our server came back and said, "No one told me you were back here! I am SO sorry and I'm going to make sure I take good care of you." We had already chosen our meals so we gave her our drink orders and food orders at the same time. I ordered a lemonade, then ordered the Chicken Supreme sandwich with fries and coleslaw. My husband got an Arnold Palmer and went with the catfish dinner with fries and corn. Our server, Cristin, made good on her promise to take good care of us! She went and got our drinks immediately. She let us know that the fish would take 7 minutes to cook and we were okay with that. The food came out nice and hot. My husband tore into his catfish and said it was crunchy and very flavorful. He said the tartar sauce tasted homemade, but we did not get a chance to ask. My sandwich was delicious, and the fries were piping hot. The only thing I did not like so much was the coleslaw. It was very juicy - so much so that I had to shake each forkful before I ate it. I tried a couple of the barbecue sauces on my fries and they were very tasty. We also shared a blackberry cobbler topped with vanilla bean ice cream, which was very good. When Cristin brought the bill, she thanked us for staying and eating with them and she apologized again that no one told her we were in her back section. My recommendation? Definitely check this place out for yourself. Ask for Cristin as your server - she was excellent! Go earlier than 9:30 Don't get the coleslaw if you don't like it super juicy. The catfish dinner and the chicken supreme sandwich are delicious (if you get the right sides). Hope you enjoy!! read more

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This is late review since we visited this place in late August, and now is late February, but - here we come! All praise goes to this place! Great food, great service, great atmosphere! We came very hungry and left with full bellies. One of the best BBQ we had! If I have a chance, I will comeback for sure! read more

Bennett's Pit Bar-B-Que - Barbeque Near Me - Gatlinburg, Tennessee

About a month ago my daughter and I traveled to Tennessee for a relaxing spring vacation. On so fathers awesome stops we made was to Bennett's. Every part of this restaurant experience was homey, delicious and just right. We had to get some bbq (obviously) while we were in town and we're just so happy we chose this awesome restaurant. We went for lunch and got the combo with brisket, sausage and burnt ends for a small upcharge. Everything was truly outstanding. There were all different types of sauces to choose from and my daughter and I both agreed the mustard sauce was the best. I suggest coming to Bennett's if you live in town or if you're just passing through. You won't regret it! read more

Not bad barbecue, not the best I've had but it was OK. Portions are very large and the price is a good.

After a tiring day of hiking, we were in the mood for takeout and a relaxing evening in our AirBNB. The Pork Family Feast was perfect for us, with tender pork that had a good amount of the fat rendered out without being dry. All of the sides were excellent too - sweet coleslaw, mustardy potato salad, creamy baked beans, and buttery biscuits. They included plenty of their house BBQ sauce, and while it was a ton of food for two of us, we enjoyed the leftovers for lunch the following day. I didn't have a chance to call ahead, but walk-in service was great and they had our meal packaged and ready to go in a jiffy. Many of the restaurants we dined at in the area were underwhelming, but this takeout experience exceeded expectations and was perfect. read more

Bennett's Pit Bar-B-Que - My plate of their Pork Family Feast (biscuits not pictured). - Barbeque Near Me - Gatlinburg, Tennessee

This restaurant is located in front of the tram ride up to Ober Gatlinburg and is walkable from most of the Gatlinburg hotels. I had lunch there this week and was pleasantly surprised. From the lunch menu I chose the bbq chicken platter for $11 and the meal arrived quickly after ordering. Two leg quarters with my chosen side dishes of beans and potato salad with a biscuit. The food was excellent. This meal is served unusually with 2 leg quarters instead of a 1/2 bird with white meat but the chicken was delicious. Juicy and flavorful, I couldn't ask for more. The sauce on the chicken was excellent too. I also tried some of the honey bbq sauce on the side and loved that too. The beans were perfect. The savory sauce and content of beans and meat made me happy. The potato salad is a mix of mayo and mustard with big potato chunks and served cool. It was very good. I thoroughly enjoyed this meal taste wise and the table service was prompt and professional. At $11 it was a steal and being so filling made it a heckuva deal. Finally when the bill was presented I was brought a mint and a small matchbook of several toothpicks inside. Such a nice extra and what impressed me even more was that the toothpicks were high quality sturdy toothpicks and not those cheap flimsy type you get everywhere else. How can I give anything but a 5 score for my meal at Bennetts Pit Bar-B-Que? read more

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