The service was good and food was good. BUT - the house baked bread was AMAZING! It was like eating cotton candy it was so soft. Legit worth it just for the bread. read more

My dear wife agrees that this is a Perfect Date experience. Thankfully, very Old School and Not a ubiquitous sports bar which is infecting local dining. We been coming here since 1970's and loving it all. Always a great sign when my wife cannot decide between 7 possibilities. Great menu, and menu changes; great service, and a romantic ambience. Lots of couples and small groups of ladies. Outdoor tables in back and in front, with space heaters. Sadly, my salmon was overcooked even following instructions to server; my wife's shrimp and veggies were perfect. Bread is not a given, and must be requested. We highly recommend. read more

Old Mill Pottery House Cafe - American Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

We've visited here every time we come to Dollywood. Was top notch, worth the wait, now that is over. Tables crammed together in back dining room, four of us crammed at a small table up against the wall, meanwhile, they sit two people at a table that seats six, two at a table that seats four... Hard to get server's attention, would have asked for a manager but could barely get drinks refilled, floor filthy, dishes wet, food sub par. Severe decline from what used to be excellence. Short ribs weren't short ribs at all, it was pot roast with a bay leaf still in it (see photo). Obviously they ran short and tried to pass pot roast off as short ribs. Undercooked, grits salty, pecan chicken next to no glaze, had to wait a very long time for any attention. We will not be back. The end has come for this establishment. read more

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We had a great weekend lunch/brunch at Pottery House Cafe. We were seated outside on the front patio and ordered the truly southern eggs benedict and a soup and salad plate with a scoop of chicken salad. We felt like the eggs benedict was a must try when visiting TN because it had a lot of local flavors- fried green tomatoes, pimento hollandaise, and a biscuit. I really loved the soup and salad plate because it allowed me to try a few different menu items, the loaded baked potato soup, the strawberry spinach salad, and the chicken salad (+$2.50), as well as a piece of homemade cinnamon raisin bread. Service was quick and friendly and the server was very accommodating to our requests and the requests of those around us. read more

Old Mill Pottery House Cafe - "Truly southern eggs Benedict" - American Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

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On a road trip in Pigeon Forge when we came across Old Mill Pottery House Café that serves classic Southern comfort food with a charming atmosphere. The setting is cozy and inviting, perfectly fitting the Old Mill vibe and making it a relaxing place to sit down and enjoy a meal. There was a bit of a wait for a table when we checked in with the host. I ordered the fried green tomatoes made with Old Mill's fried green tomato breading & served with original Old Mill's avocado ranch dressing. The fried green tomatoes were a bit over-fried and the batter had a bit of burnt taste unfortunately. I was excited about the pecan-crusted fried chicken, and split that with my mom. It came with two chicken breasts that were perfect for splitting and lightly breaded in a pecan breading and fried. Topped with Old Forge's French toast moonshine sauce and chopped pecans. Served with a baked sweet potato. The chicken was juicy on the inside, crunchy on the outside, and the pecan crust added a rich, slightly sweet flavor that made it feel special without being overdone. Portions were generous, the food came out hot and fresh, and the service was friendly and attentive. Overall, it's a great spot for authentic Southern flavors and a memorable dining experience. read more

Old Mill Pottery House Cafe - Fried green tomatoes - American Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

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I'd like to start off saying I typically won't post a review unless it was phenomenal because I want to promote small business owners. We have vacationed in the area on a regular basis but had always gone to the "big Old Mill restaurant" but so many people on Yelp were giving glowing reviews about the cafe, so we decided to check it out. The menu is great. Lots of unique twists on regular items. The server was excellent! Our food experience was not excellent. Three of us got the lunch combo of a sandwich and a bowl of soup. One got the chicken tenders. It was 25° when we visited and we needed some warm wholesome food to fill our souls. The issue I had was the temperature of my food. Barely warm baked potato soup the grilled cheese must have been sitting so long because the cheese was back in a solid /plastic looking state. No warm gooey cheese one would expect on a three cheese grilled cheese. (I would also bet there was only one cheese on it as I didn't taste Gruyere at all. The chicken tenders were excellent. Fresh, nothing previously frozen. The desserts looked phenomenal but we didn't try them. Coconut cream pie, hot fudge pie, and the cakes....might go back tomorrow just to give dessert a try. read more

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Delicious club sandwich with a sauce that had the perfect fruity tinge. The salmon was tender and flavorful, and the fruit salad was actual fresh cut fruit -- not the usual bagged mix. The fish filets were thick and hearty, just a smidge too crunchy. The green tomato and bacon sandwich paired perfectly with the delicious avocado salsa, and the bread tasted warm from the oven and so light. We did wait about 45 minutes for a table, but honestly with all the shopping around, the time flew by. The food was definitely worth the wait! read more

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Sit in the front room because the back room has a very old and off putting smell. Chips appetizer had a thin layer of cheese in the middle, leaving the rest of the chips naked. Some were overcooked. Chicken tenders was large and clean. Everyone liked the fries. Patty melt would have been good, but it was super salty. read more

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Went in for lunch. Had times of choices ended up me getting pimento cheese BLT and fries. Wife got soup and half salad strawberry blue cheese salad and dressing. Coffee was very good and the wait staff were all friendly read more

Old Mill Pottery House Cafe - Half salad and soup - American Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

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Great food and service. Choice of inside our outdoor dining. We started with some really tasty bread, and an appetizer, Chicken Livers. I don't think that they did anything wrong with these. My wife and I hadn't had chicken livers in approximately forever, and then it was in the form of a spread on dark rye bread (which we liked). But full-on chicken livers--we are now pretty confident that they are not our thing. The restaurant insisted on taking them off our bill, even though we told them that we didn't think they did anything wrong. Let's move on from that unpleasantness. My wife had an Open Faced Roast Beef sandwich that came with mashed potatoes and cinnamon apples. She hadn't had one of these (which she calls a "Manhattan sandwich") in years, and loved it. I had the Beef Short Ribs, served over cheddar cheese grits. Delicious. I had it with the Tomato Basil soup, which I also enjoyed a great deal. We ended with Chocolate Pecan Pie, which we split. (Who am I kidding? My wife doesn't like chocolate in her pecan pie. So, except for a bite, it was mine!) read more

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This place had an great lunch deal with half a sandwich and soup. I had their French onion and it was delicious. What surprised me the most was the sangria I had, it was perfect and flavorful. The service was good and fast. The place was definitely packed for lunch but quick seating. read more

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Great place with expansive seating area offering a yummy and affordable menu. Came in for the fried pickles and they were delicious! And the portion size was huge. They also make other southern yummies and make fresh bread daily that they sell here. Service was friendly and prompt. Definitely would try other items here :) read more

Old Mill Pottery House Cafe - American Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

Our bus tour stopped at the Old Mill for a few hours and my wife and I walked around for a while and then had a terrific lunch at the Pottery House Cafe. We were seated outside and we both ordered the salmon luncheon special. The salmon was moist and very tasty, as were the vegetables. The price was very reasonable for the portion served. Our server Paul was amazing. read more

As always, PHC was amazing. My go to is always the smoky mountain cheesesteak. The bread MAKES the sandwich. Their sour dough is so fresh and savory. Fries, and a pickle spear are perfect pairings. Can never go wrong here with hospitality, food or ambiance. Shop while you wait for a table, and their intercom system operates throughout the shops. read more

Old Mill Pottery House Cafe - American Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

We love Pottery House!! Every time I visit my mom and step dad and we come up to Pigeon Forge and Dollywood we stop by here for dinner and it never disappoints! They have a wide variety of food options on the menu. First you must order their fresh bread that they make in house. It's a whole loaf and it comes out nice and hot and served with fluffy butter. Yum! We didn't order an appetizer this time but in the past we've had the fried pickles and fried green tomatoes. This time I ordered their chicken salad & wedge salad and I thoroughly enjoyed it! You really can't go wrong with anything on the menu. We love that they use their own pottery pieces for dishes. The gift store is super cute and we always enjoy looking at all the pottery pieces. Definitely check this place out if you're in the area! read more

Old Mill Pottery House Cafe - American Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

The Pottery House Cafe is ALWAYS a treat! The food was delicious which was great because while our server, Rebecca, was kind, she was MIA for much of our visit. She was either at other tables taking orders and bringing their food or no where in the dining area to be seen. There were two tables of guests that came in after us and received their food before us. They even left before our food arrived. Thankfully, our food was hot and tasty when it arrived. The long wait on food is not typical Pottery House service, which was surprising to us since we have gone there many times. Fortunately, this is an enjoyable place to sit and enjoy the view out the window, but it would have been nice to get our food sooner. I would still encourage everyone to try the Potteryhouse! read more

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It was cozy and the food was good. As you walk in to the restaurant you are welcomed with the smell of delicious fresh made bread and great servuce. Defently a good family spot. Enjoy. read more

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marvelous .. we got chicken gumbo, chicken reuben, chicken liver and pulled pork with the 4 of us. Everyone was delighted with their meals. Service was prompt and friendly with timely followups. can recommend read more

Yelpers!! Recommend to enjoy lunch here in Pigeon Forge, TN. Upon request bread at lunch time. Outdoor enjoyable shaded tables. Inside tables as well Tina was very friendly as she greeted us to order our lunch. Excellent ribeye steak sandwich, wife enjoyed the baked potato soup and chicken sandwich The coconut cream pie topped the lunch off just right!! read more

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We went on a Sunday afternoon and we were seated immersed in the heated outdoor tent! It was so nice! So warm and it was a beautiful sunny day! The food was amazing as always! The service was outstanding! We will be back soon! read more

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Great food and service. We have eaten there many times. We highly recommend as a must go to eat.

This has become one of our all time favorite restaurants in the PF area! The food is quality AND delicious. The service was incredible. The prices can't be beat. Our entrees and the bread were so delicious. We didn't have a single complaint dining here! Get your name on the waitlist ASAP (I believe you can also join online through their website). This place gets busy, for good reason. read more

Old Mill Pottery House Cafe - American Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

Food was very good and very fresh. It was fulfilling. Service was quick and our waitress was very friendly. The environment is more homey and comfortable. read more

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This cafe is the cutest and quaint restaurant. Their fresh bread is made daily with their own grain and served on their handmade pottery plates! read more

Old Mill Pottery House Cafe - Cod Meal and Chicken Salad sandwich with fruit bowl. - American Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

Been wanting to try this place for a while and today was blown away. The service was great, the food was delicious and I can't wait to go back. We all loved our food and were stuffed when we left. Very cute vibes with indoor and outdoor seating. Highly recommend!! read more

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We enjoyed our meal at the old mill pottery cafe while in Pigeon Forge. My wife had the Summer Berry Salad with chicken salad added. I had the 2 chicken breasts (with Teriyaki sauce) over rice and a side of broccoli. All was very tasty. The cafe is nicely decorated and the server (Ben) was very friendly, engaging and very courteous. We did have to wait about 45 minutes for a table but enjoyed our time on the large patio area out in front of the adjacent ice cream shop! You won't be disappointed if you stop by! read more

The service was exceptional. The food was superb. 5 star for sure. Wait time was about an hour which was longer than I expected but we weren't in a hurry. read more

This place is AMAZING. By far my favorite. We stopped in here for lunch. It was quiet in the old mill area because it was before spring breaks and we are local to the area now. They are amazing letting me order off the dinner menu.. how can I pass up old forges pecan fried chicken. It is delicious! The others at the table had cheeseburgers. Our waiter was kind of slow and forgetful. When we noticed everyone around us had yummy complimentary bread we asked did we miss something? He said at lunch time they only provide bread when the customer asks., I have to doubt this because we saw people sat and given bread immediately. So if you go at lunch as for bread if you r wait staff doesn't give it to you. Still my favorite restaurant in the area. Some day I will try the other delicious entrees. Right now that chicken is too good to pass up. read more

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Super long wait, (2hours) but we knew that going in. It was worth the wait! Charming inside with an old cabin feel. Seating is tight, but there are plenty of tables. Our server was very good, never let our drinks run dry or dirty plates pile up. Chicken livers were amazing! Great crisp! Bread was soft and chewy in a good way! I also had the blue cheese steak which was not pictured. It was good as well. read more

Old Mill Pottery House Cafe - Chicken Livers - American Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

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There was some time for our large party to wait for a table but it wasn't much of an issue as there's plenty of stores around to kill time with. Some of our group sauntered off to sample and buy moonshine at a nearby distillery while we took the toddler to a gift store, got some duck food (corn bag) and fed the many pigeons, geese and ducks waiting nearby. Once seated, we ordered fried green tomatoes to start and for entrees, the pottery house hot brown, the Carolina BBQ pork plate with collard greens as substitute for cole slaw and also the chicken gumbo and grits. Not being a fan of green tomatoes themselves, I was pleasantly surprised that these fried ones were delicious, with not enough of the green tomato flavor that I dislike. The hot brown was okay, it was an open faced sandwich with a lot of stuff on it but it wasn't a showstopper. However, the Carolina BBQ pork was very good and generously portioned and the best of this trio, the chicken gumbo and grits, well, I was thinking about it for days after, as it was just amazing. We sampled all three entrees at the table and the gumbo was the undoubted king of flavor. Man, so good. Bread was also served at the table and it was devoured by all, which meant there was no room for dessert, sadly, though they offer many tantalizing options. Best restaurant of our vacation to this area, hands down! Service was friendly and restaurant looked cozy enough with views to gardens and flowers. read more

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This is one of those restaurants where the menu looks so good that you end up talking with the people at the next table about how good it looks, asking for and making recommendations. Then your food arrives and you realized that you ordered perfectly! For this lunch visit I had the Garden Melt (served on their house-made onion rye bread, and yes, I bought a loaf of it to take) and the most amazing pasta salad I've ever had. My sister (a Sevier County local who had never been here before) has found her new go-to place. She loved the French Onion Soup and Chicken Salad Sandwich. It was fun to just look around and see all the other diners enjoying their food as much as you we were. Great atmosphere, friendly service, and the prices are not outrageous. Next visit to the area I'll definitely be dining here again. read more

We made our first visit to this place, and let me tell you, the wait was a bit of a bummer. Even though there were plenty of tables available, it seemed like they were stretched thin. And the tables were just dirty for a long time, which made me wonder if they were short-staffed. But hey, all that aside, it was still worth the trip. The food was absolutely delicious, and Alejandro was our server, and let me tell you he was awesome! We had the pleasure of dining on the patio, right by the fountain with the koi fish. It was such a lovely setting. I will be back. read more

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Wonderful location! Beauty everywhere you look. Definitely a local favorite and a wonderful story. Owner operator in every sense of the word. Great menu with many different seating options. Hand crafted dinner ware can be locally purchased next door. read more

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I had the pork chops and collard greens as my side. It came with salad and bread. I must say the pork chops were delicious, they were so juicy and the seasoning and pecan sauce just make it perfect. Our waitress, 'Meg' was outstanding. Personable, efficient, and spot on. I would highly recommend coming here to eat. read more

We stopped in for lunch. Started with the fried green tomatoes and spinach dip. The tomatoes were fried perfectly and seasoned well. The avocado ranch complimented it well. The spinach dip was good as well. For entree I ordered the pottery house hot brown it was delicious all the flavors meshed well. I definitely recommend this place if in the area. Service was good. read more

Old Mill Pottery House Cafe - Pottery House Hot Brown - American Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

They make their own plates, they make their own grains so you know the products are incredible across the board. Great food and service and I would highly recommend sitting outside. read more

This place gets busy! Waited around 30 minutes for a table for 2. There's a lake outside with ducks swimming around. Hustling and bustling atmosphere. Staff was friendly. Order an entree and you get dessert for free. For our entree we ordered the fried chicken, it was crisp on the outside and juicy on the inside. As far as taste it wasn't anything special, it was ok. Blackberry cobbler was good. Would return to try other menu items. read more

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Everything we ordered was great our server Wendy was awesome. Every time we come to Pigeon Forge we eat here. read more

Old Mill Pottery House Cafe - Triple decker and Cheese sandwich and the amazing potato soup! - American Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

It is a nice restaurant serving good food, which was a great surprise for us in such a touristic area. We signed in the waiting list and waited for less than 15 min ( we were two) We were seated outside on the terrace which was really nice and peaceful. Service was fast and efficient I ordered the chicken gumbo which was served with jalapeño pancake and some fruits. It was tasty and heartwarming read more

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I've heard a lot of good things about Old Mill Pottery House Cafe, but I was a little hesitant because frankly, we are not a fan of the old mill restaurant (aka production line food). I had the shrimp and grits and my wife had grilled cheese and tomato bisque. We really liked our meals. The only downside was the carrot cake was dry but otherwise tasted good. The server was personable and provided outstanding service. We will be back! read more