My husband and I ordered to go here tonight and it was great! My husband ordered boneless wings with a side of tater tots and I got a pulled pork sandwich with fries. The wings were very good! My husband loved the tater tots! He said that they were crispy and very well seasoned! He couldn't stop eating them. My meal was very good also! I like how they gave me enough bbq sauce to put on my sandwich and dip my fries in the sauce! We will definitely be back! read more

Friend & I went there February 3, 2025. I had eaten there many times and never had a problem. This visit was a disaster. It was 6:30-7:00, Saturday evening. First they said they were out of lemonade and the person who usually made it was not there. HUH?? But the waitress said she would try. She brought us glasses of water that MAY have had a lemon waved over it. Not the usual Calhoun's lemonade. I ordered a full rack of ribs (my usual order). They were black as coal, I MEAN black. CHARRED TO A CRISP. I decided to try them. AWFUL! My date told the waiter. He said that was the last order of ribs. But they would get me something else. This is 7:30 on a Saturday and they were already out of ribs. I think they had a serious kitchen problem that night. They comped my meal and we should have mentioned the non-lemon lemonade. We also had to wait almost 40 minutes for a table and then be totally disappointed. read more

Was told 50 minutes to an hr for a table but it they didn't look that busy. Half an hour later we were seated. My brother and I ordered the 14oz ribeye, 33 bucks. They came to our table over 30 minutes later to tell us they only had one ribeye. I stated I had lost my appetite and then this high end restaurant charged me for my three beers and an appetizer. No coupons no comp just sorry about your luck. That creates a great atmosphere and repeat business for your 33 dollar steaks. Good job guys. read more

I have eaten here many times and the last 2 times I've been here I have been disappointed. Today I took my granddaughter and we both ordered a steak. My steak was $27.and it was burned and my granddaughters was too. She likes hers very done and she didn't complain. I did complain but I knew it would be a long time to get another one so I didn't get anything else. I don't want anyone to think I was trying to get a free meal so I told her to leave it on the bill. I will not be going back!! I am going to post a picture so you can judge for yourself. Also, the person that delivered the food was Very rude when I ask about the steak. read more

Calhoun’s - Filet medium??? - Barbeque Near Me - Maryville, Tennessee

Our food was delicious, and the service was great. We ordered the "burnt ends" and pulled pork nachos. An assortment of bread was brought out immediately. read more

Calhoun’s - Barbeque Near Me - Maryville, Tennessee

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Food was good but was sitting at the bar and saw a redhead child walk into the kitchen probably about 3 and some random women and man. Disgusting to watch as that's a health volition. The service otherwise was great. read more

How can I rate this restaurant when I couldn't get service, let alone a chance to eat their food. My family & I (on a recommendation) walked in last week around 2:30pm. There was no one at the hostess stand. After a good 5 minutes, my husband walked more into dining room to see if he could flag an employee down. He saw a couple employees, but after they saw him, they turned to walk the other way. When an employee did walk up, he said a table for four. Instead of AT LEAST saying "hi," she flipped her hair & said "yeah." Her rudeness was the last straw & it couldn't get us out the door fast enough. read more

We've been to several Calhoun's, so my wife and I thought we'd try this one too. Unfortunately, due to staffing shortages, there was a small wait to be seated, and service throughout lunch was delayed. However, our waitress was great, and provided very friendly and attentive service to us. I had a draft beer and my wife had her favorite red wine (Conundrum). We shared a burger and fries and Cole slaw. The burger was cooked perfect and was very tasty. The restaurant has a very cool atmosphere. It's kind of upscale casual. You can feel comfortable in jeans or a suit. We liked the big booth they sat us in, and the bar with it's own seating was available too. We have had very good experiences in all of the Calhoun's and consider them a good, reliable "go-to" place for lunch and dinner anytime we're out. read more

our reservation was for 630. Our food didn't arrive till 8 PM. Food was not served hot. very disappointing. no drink refills on iced tea were offered during our wait/meal. Staff was pleasant, but did not offer to make amends read more

We always enjoy the food Calhouns has to offer. I've been eating at the different locations my entire life. Our party got several appetizers & entrees. We all left happy & full . The smoked prime is to die for. Try it ! You'll be satisfied. There are menu items that we like better than others but we've always enjoyed our dining experiences at Calhouns. read more

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Our waitress was super sweet. Our food came out fast we got bread with our meal .. I'm usually picky but the service was great ! I will be back with the rest of our family! read more

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Great food and great service. Especially if you have Nate Krugman for your server. Very attentive and prompt. He will also make suggestions to enhance your experience. Listen to the man. He knows what he's talking about. read more

Food was good , Great Barbecue, Server was good, We were a little disappointed that They misjudged the baked potato time , The Manager came over to ask if We wanted something else , We declined, Had to wait 30 minutes, I understand there are rare occasions to be short on items , But a restaurant should comp the party for the inconvenience read more

Hubby and I won't be going here again anytime soon. This is the 3rd time we've attempted to go and have been disappointed with the service. Twice we were told that we couldn't sit outside because the servers were overwhelmed. There was no consistency in the seating, as we were dealing with the hostess people were just walking out there and seating themselves. This last time we were having a table cleared in the bar area and the bartender told the hostess that the table was being saved for people that were coming to watch a sporting event. Poor communication, poor management and a who you know atmosphere is all you get from this place. I'll be more than happy to spend my money somewhere where they know what customer service is and appreciate them !! read more

HUGE disappointment for my Christmas dinner. As I entered the restaurant & approached the hostess letting her know it was just me, I was told that my best bet was the bar. I looked towards the bar & explained that it didn't look like there was a seat available. I walked closer to the bar to make sure, then returned to the hostess stand and told her there were no seats at the bar and asked if I should just wait for one or if I should put my name on the wait list with her. It was like a recording that my best bet was the bar. She then explained that there is normally a chair at the end of the bar & she didn't know why there wasn't one there. She told me the bar stools were the same height as the stools at the high top tables. I asked if I should just get one & sit at the end and she indicated that I should do that. After getting a barstool that wasn't being used at a table and getting myself seated, the bartender eventually asked what I was drinking. She prepared & served my drink. 5 minutes or so later, a guy swooped in & dropped off some bread & plates. I started to eat a piece of bread & quickly realized I was going to definitely need a napkin. A manager started to walk past me, and I asked for a napkin, straw for my drink & a menu. She did deliver those items quickly. The bartender FINALLY asked for my food order. I ordered the holiday meal that included a dessert. The food was delivered in a fairly timely manner. Well, I still didn't have any utensils for eating. So, I asked the same manager for that. A single female employee bumped my chair a total of 5 times & I was bumped by other employees 2-3 additional times. I actually apologized at one point for sitting where I was told to sit. The manager offered no apology for me being bumped from behind multiple times. I received my check to pay without being asked if I needed/wanted anything else. I had mentioned to the bartender when I ordered that I might get prime rib to go for dinner. I asked if I could have another sangria & my dessert. The dessert arrived by being tossed towards me in a to go container. I did not ask for or want it to go. I had to go to the hostess stand to get a fork to eat the dessert. Absolutely disappointing & I will NOT recommend or return. read more

I was very disappointed in their brisket chili. Tasted like raw chili powder. I could only eat the corn chips on top. Left the rest. Also, my grandson ordered juice to drink. The server asked him if he wanted a refill. He said yes, because the glass was filled with mostly ice and little juice. He had two refills. The server did not tell us there were no free refills so his drink-mostly ice-cost $12.00 3X$4.00. I didn't make a scene, but the server should have told us there was an extra charge for a refill. I sent the manager an email concerning the huge charge for about a cup to a cup and a half of juice but didn't get the courtesy of a reply. We were with a group and several orders were mixed up and one couple didn't get anything. The manager apologized but the order was not correct when it arrived. No wonder I only go to Calhoun's when I am with a group and there is no alternative. read more

I should give at least a 2-star rating for how consistent Calhoun's normally is. I ordered the Chicken Tender dinner with fries and cole slaw to-go. A simple dinner that any respectable restaurant can cook well, no problem. But not the Maryville Clahoun's. I never even received my fries, the cole slaw hardly had any dressing on it and the chicken tenders were thin and sad looking and couldn't make up their mind on if they wanted to be tough or mushy. On top of that, one of the staples of Calhoun's; the bread and biscuits, were messed up. I simply asked specifically for biscuits and garlic rolls. I got a bag full of cornbread, not one biscuit or garlic roll. Tonight, they bat 0/100 and that is the rating I wish I could give them. read more

I was greeted warmly and my order was taken promptly after being seated. That's where the positive ends. It took more than 40 minutes for my burger to reach my table. I ordered the California Chicken burger which was under-seasoned and my fries were over seasoned. I had to pick through the fries to find those which were edible. The kitchen had run out of glasses, so my beverage had to be served in a to go cup. Crossing this one off my list! read more

Very disappointing meal last weekend. First off, they do NOT have any tables closed off for social distancing. I thought this was one of the mandatory phases. The restaurant was nearly empty when we visited and the hostess sat us right next to another table, with nearly every other table open. The Chicken Salad sandwich was awful, burnt bread, poor flavor, not like it used to be. Service was very slow and took 15 minutes for food to be delivered even with 10% capacity. Won't be going back. Update to Calhoun's response: Why do I need to help you update upper management, isn't that your job? Aren't they concerned about customer comments as a matter of business? What about social distancing the tables? That was not even addressed. read more

If I could give it a negative star I would. sat with my 4 children for 20 + minutes surrounded by dirty tables and other people being seated and treated with bread and drinks. I do not recommend this place! poorly managed and dirty. read more

The interior atmosphere is nice. The service is ridiculously poor and the food was not enjoyable. It was not just our table being neglected either. I saw a person from a neighboring table get up and refill her own water glass since the server had walked by her several times without offering. I ordered the rare to medium rare prime rib (which was a featured item) and only half of it had the texture one would expect from a correctly cut and prepared prime rib. The batter on the fish and chips was rather soft and flavorless. The potato skins were cold and then overcooked so maybe they were someone else's who changed their mind. Our next meal out will not be here. I don't see a reason to pay $60 to put ourselves through that again. read more

This is usually a good restaurant but maybe coming in the middle of the day when they weren't busy wasn't a good idea. Me and my daughter both ordered Spinach Maria, which is one of our favorites. The spinach Maria we received had been heated up several times. The cheese on top was dark brown and the bottom of the spinach Maria was watery. We asked for a replacement but was told it would take 10-15 minutes to make "fresh" ones. We were kinda thinking all our food was gonna be fresh. We opted for the corn pudding as a replacement and waited about 15 minutes for it :) This restaurant is not cheap and we had hoped for better service. My burger (pic) was ordered medium well but came out badly burned. Bad experience, but may try again when they are busier and they are turning more food over. read more

Calhoun’s - Burger burn - Barbeque Near Me - Maryville, Tennessee

very disappointed in the ribs, most overcooked and dry ribs I've ever had and I've had alot of Tennessee ribs. I got take out, so not sure if they reheated the ribs left over from yesterday but ..... pulled pork was very good, and chicken tenders were good as well. Mac and cheese was ok. Cornbread and roll were not fresh. will Look elsewhere for bbq. read more

I was not happy with my food. My black bean burger was cold, the bun was hard and it was supposed to have lettuce and tomato and it didn't. It also took 40 min for a to go order. Not impressed read more

We had the best experience at this Calhouns!!! The hostess was so sweet and our server Chloe was the best the food was as usual delicious and she brought us extra bread and cheddar dressing to go which was awesome . I used to work at the one on the river 30 years ago and remember what it takes for that restaurant to run that well and they all do a phenomenal job there :) read more

My boyfriend and I love coming here! We're pretty basic with our orders, usually a couple of salads, but the service is exceptional! Annalise and Cameron helped us last week and they were fantastic! Both were super attentive and mindful and we appreciated their service so much! Whether it's them or any other server/bartender we've never ever had a complaint! Thank you so much guys! read more

Their sign says "Best Ribs in America." A longtime friend from Texas visited and we took him there. The ribs he ordered were so dry it was embarrassing. There is no excuse for this. We were Not there late at night or during some unusual time. Their sister restaurant next door, Smoky Mountain Brewery... same problem on two different visits. It was like beef jerky. We took it home for the dogs. We now wonder who is actually cooking their ribs. They taste like they were cooked elsewhere, stored overnight or longer, brought in on a truck and then reheated. Boo. read more

Love menu here ! My spouse and I usually split an entree and salad, with plenty of food ..

So I'm updating my review to take away a star. Why do we keep coming here? I miss Dead End BBQ. Highlights (lowlights rather): Odd grayish slimy goop on broccoli, waiter tells us it's butter. Ew. I don't think so. Real butter doesn't do that and neither does margarine. Tough, overcooked shrimp. Weak tea, so I ask to switch to lemonade. He charges me for both and when I ask him to take tea off bill, he argues. And never brings lemonade refill. And then gives me a soup container when I ask for a to-go box for my steak and side dish. Hope I've learned my lesson this time and remember not to go back. read more

Calhoun’s - This is not an appropriate to-go box for a steak and side dish. - Barbeque Near Me - Maryville, Tennessee

Received terrible service from the waitress and the manger Ryan. Our food took a long time to come out which happens, but the side with my food took an additional 15 minutes after my main entree. At the ten minute mark I gave up and ate. The waitress leaned across the bar scrolling on her phone not only ignoring us but the other tables on the patio. I politely requested a discount when the side arrived and was told one of our drinks would be comped. That was acceptable. The manager Ryan brought the bill dropped it on the table and said he took care of it and walked off. When I looked at it all that was comped was $1.00. The waitress said that's all the manager would do. This whole experience was very unpleasant, rude and insulting. We will not go back. read more

Imagine a place you've been to before and enjoyed, (other locations) you drive by it and say to yourself "Ohhh that looks good"! You get seated in the only table that seemingly not knowledgeable employee is working.... Our guy let's call him "Pat" for fun sake has a white dirty / greasy shirt (unlike the other waiters are wearing sharp looking black and crisp polo shirts. His is layers of stains and he forgot his spanx so all his goodness is hanging out. (Not the worst of it) Here is the long & short of it, is his finger nails are LONG as all get out! All dirty, yellow with fungus and crusty. He has rotten teeth etc. it was all soo bad my wife and I had a hard time eating after he had molested our food and eating utensils with his mucky paws. He stuck his crazy nail hands on and around our drink rims and personally wrapped our silverware since the table was not properly prepped. He came back to ask if we wanted anything and if we were ok I said over 10 times. It was soo bad and hard to enjoy our meal. My wife informed me his nail was IN My SALAD when he handed it to me. To top it off Janet Jackson "Nasty Boys" was playing on the radio. I changed to lyrics to "Nasty Nails" Gross!! read more

Smoky Mountain Brewery clone... different decor. It's the most generic, chain you could imagine. read more

I just don't get the appeal of Calhoun's. As a native East Tennessean I've grown up with Calhoun's as a staple and them boasting to have the best BBQ--not so in my opinion. To me their sauce is laden with so much vinegar it has a sour/rancid aftertaste to it. If I do go to Calhoun's (which is rarely to never) I go with their thunder road sauced wings and they do have excellent spinach maria. read more

We thought the food was delicious. Our server was most polite, well informed and an interesting young man. We will return.

Sadly, Calhoun's has been a hit or miss lately. We eat here often. We ordered takeout service and it took over an hour and half to get our food. We waited over 30 minutes past the time online said it would be ready. Apparently, this was happening with everyone's order as I watched several people complain to the manager. All of our food was cold and not very good. So disappointed and unacceptable! read more

The food is pretty good, but that's where it stops. Went to this location last night with a buddy, the ticket time was well over 45 minutes for our meals, in which we had to remind the bartender about to check on. The owner was there as well but he was in the corner having drinks. After waiting so long there was no resolution offered just "your food will be out soon". We had them pack it up to go. The explanation was that there was a 30 top, obviously they knew about this before us ordering so if they foresaw extra wait time in transferring the ribs that have been cooking all day and are essentially done over to our plates they could have let us know. Nothing knocked off the bill for wait time and the bartender explained that she tried to get the owner over but that he was busy drinking. Not to mention that all the bartender did the entire night was complain that she was working on her birthday. Very disappointed as we were looking forward to this place. read more

Great service, wonderful good. Our Server Cameron was fantastic, and the food was pristine. I loved the atmosphere of the place.

Their salads are amazing! Huge portions and typically good service. Stay away from the chargrilled shrimp, it's like the mini canned shrimp with no seasoning over bland rice, definitely not worth the price! read more

Good BBQ, traditional American bar chain restaurant setting, friendly service. Ribs are tender and nice selection of sides. The barbecue chicken salad is bigger than I am and quite good. If your stomach is growling, this is a good place to tame the tiger. read more

So in love with the culture here! I felt so welcomed and enjoyed our mules & pork chop! Our sever knew exactly what she was doing & talking about! Thanks all the way from Indiana thanks Alisha read more