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    Corky's Ribs & BBQ

    3.1 (266 reviews)
    ModerateBarbeque
    Open 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Pat O.

    I want to do 3.5 stars but I went with 3 because it's either 3-4 stars. the ambiance was just so so it took a long time to get a table even tho there were several empty and clean ones available (weird). bathrooms were gross the food was pretty good the barbecue ribs were awesome smoked chicken wings awesome but the wait time and bathrooms are the reason for the low stars would have loved to be able to score higher

    Fried catfish and jalapeno hush puppies
    Jimmy S.

    The bbq here is decent. We had the pigout sampler, fried dill pickles, dry rub memphis ribs, brisket, creamy mac n cheese, fried catfish with jalapeno hush puppies, sweet potato fries, fried okra and corn on the cob. It felt like a hit or miss type situation roller coaster of what was good and meh. The brisket was dry but the pork rinds were super good. The fried catfish was great but the sweet potato fries and corn on the cob left much to be desired. The fried okra and jalapeno hush puppies were a crowd favorite. The ribs were decent though it felt less flavorful in the meat section than the crust. The staff was nice and attentive when possible. Overall, it was nice place to try once.

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    Marcia I.

    The restaurant was clean and comfortable to dine in. The food was decent, the staff were very friendly.

    Spud with bbq.

    Absolutely loved the food and atmosphere.We have never stopped in till now and we will definitely be back.

    Dry rub ribs, brisket, corn on the cob
    Keela D.

    This was the best food I had during my four day five nights stay in Pigeon Forge. We GrubHub the food back to our condo because we were tired. All the food was scrumptious. I got the ribs, dry rub, and the brisket with barbecue sauce on the side. BBQ baked beans and corn.

    Buffalo Corky's Smoked Wings - 2lb

    My family was excited to eat at this location and was very unimpressed with the food. My husband and son said the burger was okay, but have no interest in going back. The buffalo sauce for the wings is disgusting and I would stay away from that. Mac and cheese has a chalky taste to it. Very over priced for the quality of food. Service was nice. Atmosphere was nice. We will not be back.

    Sally G.

    Great food, great service. We first ate here more than 20 years ago and are always glad to see it is still as good as the food was the first time we ate here. We had the half rack of ribs, muddy .. this is a mix of dry and wet rub and perfect mix of the two. And we had the smoked sausage, a nice mild sausage with a sweet bbq sauce over it. Both were served with baked beans and coleslaw. We also had an order of Jalapeno hush puppies and fried okra. Both are a definite yes!! Very good, just enough crisp to them both. Service was great as always.

    Brisket and pulled pork combo with baked beans.
    Janet L H.

    If you've had real Texas bbq, you'll need it skip this place. They have a big beautiful building and nice staff but the food was just ok... although the Turkey had a nice flavor, it was extremely dry. The pulled pork was ok as was the brisket. My daughter thought the ribs didn't have enough sauce! I did like the jalapeño hush puppies! I am rating it a 3 but in all honesty it's more of a 2.5! Do yourself a favor and look elsewhere!!

    Pulled Pork DN Cole Slaw Corn on the Cob
    Stephanie E.

    We went about 5:00pm just before dinner and we're able to sit down right away! Our waiter was nice and patient with us as the kids were very indecisive and couldn't focus on what they wanted to eat. He gave suggestions for us. Food came quickly even as it started to fill up. There were no kids menues to color but they did have a kids menue to order off of. Sides are a bit pricy if you want to add things and some sides are small portions. The corn on the cob was a quarter side piece whereas the backed beans were in one of their side dishes and were excellent! The corn was over cooked and soft and bright bright yellow. The cole slaw was very good! My kids liked there food, the Mac n cheese was white and eveyone liked it but the 3 year old... The place isn't too loud and has some music playing in the backgound. They offer a neat take out option that seemed like a good price. Lots of take out orders when we were coming in. Over all I was happy we went to this place over other places with the family.

    Chicken fingers, onion rings and fries

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    19 days ago

    Boyfriend ordered takeout and got food poisoning... I didn't try any and don't think I want to

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    6 months ago

    Super friendly very accommodating for our large party of 13. All the food was delicious and we had the sweetest waitress.

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    1 year ago

    This place is never crowded but the food is great! I love the fried pickles and the chicken Philly!

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    2 years ago

    Great food. Great service. Sat down quick and server was on it the entire time. Go early to get brisket!

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    3 years ago

    Very tasty and the serving sizes are HUGE. Everyone was very friendly, our server was super nice. The food came out super quick.

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    1 year ago

    service was good. food was not. average bbq prices, not worth the money at all, hardly touched our food.

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    3 years ago

    Great food! I love the chicken Philly sandwich here and service is always awesome! You will leave full and happy for sure!

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    Bennett's Pit Bar-B-Que

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    3.9
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    5.5 mi
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    So sad, was so excited to eat here. Came in, no one at host stand, stood there for awhile (8min)…read moreanother 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 :(

    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.

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    Waiting room
    Spicy Macaroni and Cheese
    Spicy Macaroni and Cheese
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    JT Hannah's Kitchen

    JT Hannah's Kitchen

    3.7
    (987 reviews)
    0.7 mi
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    I am shocked that this restaurant only has an average 3-star rating. It is a casual, pub-like…read moredining experience, which I love, with outrageously good food and stellar service. After joining the waitlist online before driving to the restaurant, we were seated immediately upon arrival at a high top in the bar area. I enjoyed the chill vibe. Our server was attentive, friendly, and helpful. I ordered the Hawaiian Ribeye. Our server said it was his favorite thing on the menu and I could see why. The steak was cooked perfectly. It was marinated in pineapple ginger sauce and then basted with teriyaki. It was absolutely juicy and delicious. I highly recommend this steak, which rivals the steaks at any of those over-priced steakhouses. The steak came with a salad and I chose the house lemon dressing. I continue to dream about this creamy, slightly salty dressing. They should definitely bottle it and sell it! I chose a baked sweet potato for a side and it was huge and unfortunately not cooked through, but I enjoyed the fully cooked parts. My husband ordered the Killin Me Burger, a full pound of meat with onion straws and thousand Island dressing on a brioche bun. He said it was the best burger he's ever had and my man knows his burgers! The bun was struggling, so my only suggestion is a sturdier bun. A really magnificent meal at a fun place! I've put it on my favorites list.

    We always loved JT Hannah's. We had a rough patch there for some visits a few years ago. I think it…read morewas particular individuals who were working there at the time. Anyway, we gave it another try recently because we had always loved it so much. Chloe was our server and she redeemed JT Hannah's for us. We had been looking at the French Dip, but Chloe recommended doing the Philly Cheesesteak instead while deleting the green peppers and substituting jalapeños. Then, order the consummé for dipping. What a delicious idea! The sandwich was EXCELLENT with the consummé and the side of horseradish! The Buffalo Chips were a tasty side. The restaurant is always a fun atmosphere with the rustic decor. You should give JT Hannah's a go! Ask for Chloe!

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    Main dining area to right of hostess stand
    Main dining area to right of hostess stand
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    The Side Salad
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    Huck Finn's Catfish

    4.0
    (690 reviews)
    0.4 mi
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    Another trip to Huck Finn's and another great meal. We had to wait about 10 minutes to be seated…read morebut once we e had a table, our server was immediately there to take our drink order. I ordered the Mark Twain combo. My brother ordered the Southern Chicken Fingers. Both were very good. The catfish was my favorite. So flaky and fried well. The fried chicken was good too. My brother said his chicken fingers were good as well. Overall, another great visit. Will definitely return.

    hi guys my first time coming, here's my experience - best…read morehush puppies I have ever been graced with - serve drinks in big jars, but too much ice - gave us hush puppies, beans, pickles and coleslaw as an appetizer we didn't order--not sure if it was free or not but still yum - atmosphere is cute decor, but barely audible but good music. It's too quiet - there is a sign in the dining room that says where the toilets are, very amazing I am overjoyed - ordered food around 12:20, was served by 12:31 - fries are golden and crisp, but bland. Not much flavor, no seasoning - server was Mo, he is very nice, kinda cute. My sister asked if he was British (he was not) and idk if that was offensive so very sorry mo, you can have her firstborn child as a peace offering - grilled cheese is very nice, would be better with American cheese rather than cheddar. But that's just my preference. - I kinda changed my mind, the fries are pretty good - the water is flavorless, which was very disappointing. Uncrisp, but still good cold water I suppose - Kind of cold in here, wish I brought a jacket man - bathroom is clean - cute gift shop 9/10, I'll be back.

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    Classic American decor
    Classic American decor
    Huck Finn's Catfish
    Huck Finn's Catfish

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