No, you aren't dreaming. Jackie's Dream does have great fried chicken! I wasn't impressed with any…read moreof the sides -Mac and cheese, Cole slaw, and potato salad were all fine - but the real star is the chicken. I ordered the hot chicken and I enjoyed the heat but could do without it. The hot sauce made what otherwise was a great crust a bit soggy. Some great pieces of fried chicken. As my dad said, "they have more meat on one wing than KFC has on an entire breast!". Mic drop.

Good is country good eating. Open times are hard for me to…read moreget there during business hours.

Everything went awesome! You will find yourself surrounded by locals who are in the know about the…read moreeateries in Bristol. I love their chicken livers and always order a double helping of fried okra. These two items are difficult to find at any other restaurant in town.. Most of all I love the way, Janie services her customers. That in itself is worth it. That woman is FAST and has a great personality. We are regular patrons. The more we go, the more we want to return! Yes, it is Janie's Place, but it's our place too.

Given a large group that visited the restaurant without appointment, they made sure that they…read morehandled it well. Family owned and they handled the busy service quite well with added flavor of humor. The food was quite good and this was a great stop while returning from Bristol caverns

My wife & I ate here when visiting the area. Glad we did! The food was pretty great and the…read moreservice excellent. Very friendly staff who made good recommendations. I had the chicken tenders, with mac n-cheese and chicken & dumplings as sides. My wife had tenders with mashed potatoes and green beans. Both plates also included a biscuit w/ jam. Oh, and definitely get the cheese curds if you can! The restaurant has good seating and was very clean when we visited. Very happy we decided to stop in!

After an underwhelming (but pleasant enough) stroll at The Island in Pigeon Forge, we skipped the…read morepricey dining options and drove back up to Gatlinburg for what turned out to be the real highlight of the night: Mama's Chicken Kitchen. From the moment we walked in, we were warmly welcomed with genuine Southern hospitality. The space is cozy and shared with J.O.E. And Pop's Sun Shoppe, but we came for one thing--the fried chicken. And wow. Crispy, perfectly seasoned Southern fried chicken with truly homemade sides that tasted like Sunday dinner at grandma's. Generous portions, very reasonable prices, and fast, friendly service. I ordered unsweetened tea; they apologized when kit was temporarily out and quickly brewed a fresh batch. It took a few minutes, but it was absolutely worth the wait. Clean, welcoming, and downright delicious. Next time we're in the Smokey Mountain, this stop is Jon-negotiable. Easily some of the best fried chicken in Tennessee.

Just go!!!! All…read moreright first glance from the outside it's in a strip mall so it's very down to earth and unassuming, but there is lots of parking. This is a sitdown spot that you can also order to go. It's family run, I went after work with my kids and upon entering everyone greeted us we stood online for a few minutes. We weren't sure what we wanted to order, but there was a gentleman there who provided samples I had seen their TikTok page, so that was part of the reason I went and they definitely delivered!!!Unfortunately I have to drive about an hour to get to them, so I won't be able to go back as much as I would like. Go treat yourself and check them out highly recommend their mac & cheese oxtail and if you have kids, you may want to check out their waffles and chicken. Oh my God!!! Incredible!!!!

I can't believe I haven't had Ola's before. Have I been sleeping under a rock? Good lordt this food…read moreis bangin! I'm not even one to try too many gravy smothered entrees, but it was recommended. Perfectly seasoned, big portions, and lip smacking good. Literally food my soul desperately needed. We even got a karaoke show while eating here. The staff were friendly and happy. There's seating inside and outside. Definitely returning here soon.

Everything we had here at Taste Budz was spot on delicious. Perfectly seasoned greens, great…read moretexture and taste on the mac, moist and flavorful chicken (in all its forms), and unique tea that hit just right. The service is personal and warm, and even though they were busy on the early afternoon we stopped in, the line moved quickly and efficiently. Wish they had weekend hours so we could indulge more often!

Two stars for now but I will go back. Two stars because they did not have fresh veggies. The corn…read morewas from the freezer and so were the green beans. The turkey was wonderful flavor and the rice was just rice. I got there late so they were running out of food. I went up to the window and the cute lady beckoned for a male behind me to come up. He told me they were closing and that he would fix me what they had. I should've told him less veggies but with it being my first visit I wanted to let him do his thing. There were several of his friends sitting and shooting the ish and eating on the outdoor patio. These are the only options they have for seating. So the awesome gentleman fixes my plate and I take a seat. I had turkey and gravy, rice, green beans, corn on the cob and a roll. There is a vending machine for drinks. I got a Diet Coke. While I was sitting and eating the owner came up to me to tell me to come back tomorrow (Friday) because he was grilling ribs on the massive grill in the side yard. I told him I was sorry but I was not in town the next day but would come when he was grilling again. He told me he grilled every Friday and I was welcome to come and eat and hang out. I told him it was a date for the future. Since then COVID has infected our world and the restaurant has temp closed. As soon as they are up and running, I will make that grill Friday!

If you visit cities around the USA it can be difficult to find quality local food. Many of the…read morereviews are from other tourists who don't know the best local spots. Some very mid places get good reviews as a result. I had some decent barbecue in the Nashville area, before heading east. On the way to the smokies we saw this spot south of Knoxville and decided to give it a shot. It was a good decision. Very good barbecue and sides at fair prices. I had the pulled pork, and got the sausage as one of my sides. Both were excellent, but the sausage was special. Good smoke flavor, very tender and juicy. The pork was great on its own, and I had half of it in a sandwich which was just as good. I barely touched the sauces here. The barbecue was great as is. My wife had the brisket salad and it was a meal. I'd make a point of going here if I was in the area again. Good folks making real bbq. Hard to beat that.

Pros: The food is great! Brisket is tender and flavorful. 4 sauces, all are good. Generous…read moreportions. It is not a sit down restaurant. You order at the counter then sit down. Prices are really, really good. Picnic tables outside Cons: Parking is a problem. Kind of a long way to drive. All told, a really great place to eat. We shall return. Would be nice if it were a sit down restaurant but it is what it is.

Probably the best BBQ I've had. Mixed with an incredible vibe and genuinely kind human beings who…read moreown, manage and staff this gem of an eatery, the cuisine is simply amazing. Please visit Rhema, get the brisket, delicious tea, and make sure to grab some banana pudding and say hi to Jo on the way out!

I had spent months wondering what had become of the Landrum Hardware Store in downtown Landrum…read more Appears to be a family owned operation called Rhena Soul. Friendly, hospitable folks covered all the bases. I expected a bit more of a Caribbean vibe to greet me at the door. The decor was sparse -- a few more plants could have enlivened the place with some tropical charm. Expecting to be greeted by Bob, Bunny and Yellow Man... could all have been made better with a frosty Red Stripe and a plate of peas & rice. Regardless, the ribs were super roast y with a fine bark and a tangy sauce. Portions were generous and satisfying. The Mac & Cheese and Greens ARIE!

Walking into Mama's Farmhouse felt like walking into a big Southern kitchen where everyone's…read morealready happy to see you. From the moment we sat down, the food just kept coming . fried chicken that was crispy and juicy, fluffy biscuits, creamy mac and cheese, and sides that tasted straight out of someone's grandma's recipe box. Nothing felt rushed, and the staff was genuinely warm and attentive the whole time. And they had fun games to play outside while you wait. We played cornhole and ping pong. It was alot of fun. What really made it special was the atmosphere loud in the best way,we all were going back for seconds. You don't leave hungry, and you definitely don't leave disappointed. If you're in Pigeon Forge and want comfort food done right, this place is a must.

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.

We had a wonderful time at Paula Deans. The food was…read moredelicious, my family and I could only go one round today. Lol We ordered the Savannah where you get to to pick three meats and your choice of veggies. The food is so good. I just love the family style dining and the friendly staff. There's a gift shop located downstairs where you can find almost anything from Apple butter to nice writing ink pens oh and even Paula Deen lip balm. It's always a joy to eat at a Pula Deena, I've visited the one in Savannah and Nashville, it's only fitting I visit this one as well. I hate the one in Savannah closed last year, I'm going to miss that one. There's plenty of parking, so ya'll just come on in and eat!

The food was okay. My chicken was pink…read more Mash potatoes were really smooth and good. Rice was good but a bit dry. The Mac and cheese was amazing. The grandma who owns this place looks creepy. The people here were quick and nice. Wish breakfast was all day. Eat here ‍

Little Dutch has really good food, the ambiance is casual but nice, and the service is friendly…read more This was our first time eating at Little Dutch. I had the Fresh Grilled Salmon (9/10 rating for me). The flavor was really good, and it was cooked just right. My wife ordered the Chicken Marsala (8/10), and she enjoyed it. We both ordered fried okra as our sides, and it was good too (8/10). While the service was friendly, it was a slow. Overall, we really enjoyed our meal, and we will return.

Meatballs had a weird flavor they weren't all that great. Lemon cake was just a pre-frozen vanilla…read morecake with a very very very mild synthetic lemon flavor in the filling. Eggplant Parmesan was OK, drowned in cheese. They said the order would take about 15 minutes and it took a little over twice that long. i'm not sure how the total was 36.73 because the meatballs were supposed to be $10.99, the eggplant Parmesan $13.49, and the cake definitely was not worth whatever I paid for it.