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    Pizza Rio - Pigeon Forge

    4.4 (231 reviews)
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    Elle J.

    Pizza Rio is a must when visiting Pigeon Forge! Staff is amazing and so friendly! We felt very much welcomed and invited in their space! Decor is beautiful with focal points being the wine vault and fireplace! The inside is beautiful with vaulted ceilings and such detail in the decor. The food is DELICIOUS!!! We loved trying literally everything! There was not one pizza we didn't like with our favorites being Broccoli Bacon, Crispy Bacon, Mushroom, and Portuguesa! The Nacho pizza I also super yummy! The sweet pizzas were just as great with our favorites being Strawberry Nutella, Banoffee, Dulce de Leche with Coconut, and Chocolate with Sprinkles! In addition to the pizzas literally every appetizer is amazing! The Caesar and House Salads are dressed well! Loved the arugula in the House Salad; it added such great peppery notes with the tomatoes and slightly sweet house dressing! The chicken wings were crispy and sauced well! We really enjoyed the Garlic Parm, BBQ, and Teriyaki! The meatballs are yummy as well; topped with a delicious marinara sauce and sprinkled with Parmesan! The Strawberry Lemonade is fresh and so flavorful! Overall, I have nothing but amazing things to say about Pizza Rio! Loved our time there eating and chatting with the staff! We are so excited to come back! Sidenote: there is plenty of parking and it was super easy to make a reservation through Yelp! We were running a little late for our reservation. We called and let them know and they were super accommodating!

    Heather B.

    A Must-Try Brazilian Pizza Experience in Pigeon Forge! Advice from a local PizzaRio isn't your average pizza joint--it's a Brazilian-style, all-you-can-eat pizza experience that will absolutely blow your mind. For just $28.50 per adult (yes, seriously!), you get a full meal that includes appetizers, a rotating variety of savory pizzas, and the most mouthwatering dessert pizzas you'll ever taste. Kids pricing is available too, which makes it a great spot for families. Let's talk about the Nacho Pizza--hands down the best thing I've ever had on a crust. Think crispy edges, perfectly seasoned meat, melty cheese, and all your favorite nacho toppings layered like a dream. It's bold, savory, and totally addictive. Every time it came around, we said "yes" without hesitation. But it doesn't stop there. The servers bring around a huge variety of pizzas straight to your table Rodízio style, just like Brazilian steakhouses--only this time, it's pizza heaven. Every slice is fresh, hot, and packed with flavor. Then comes dessert... and wow. The Bananas Foster Pizza deserves its own moment. Warm caramelized bananas, cinnamon, sweet glaze, and a soft, chewy crust--it tastes like a hug and a celebration all in one bite. They offer other dessert pizzas too (like Nutella and Dolce Coconut!), but that Bananas Foster one is next-level unforgettable. From start to finish, the experience is fun, filling, and totally unique. Whether you're a pizza purist or an adventurous eater, PizzaRio is a win. Great value, incredible food, and something for everyone. Do yourself a favor--skip the usual and give PizzaRio a try. You won't leave hungry, and you definitely won't forget it.

    Fantastic experience and food, Johnny was amazing !!

    We recently visited the pigeon forge area, it was our first time, I had heard a lot of great things and wanted to try it for myself. Pizza Rio you did NOT disappoint!! The ambience and atmosphere was absolutely beautiful, Everyone was kind and explained the process in detail, they were all patient with us as we had a group of 7 with 4 being kids. Johnny, our server was above and beyond fantastic, interacted with the entire table even the kids! He's great! We highly recommend the restaurant and ask for Johnny for your server!!

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    Sydney C.

    first, i want to give a ton of credit to our wonderful waiter - he was SUPER friendly and so kind! he made our entire meal so much better by bringing me an entire saucer full of lemon wedges when i asked. he was able to explain the concept of the restaurant to us very easily and was quick with the appetizers and drinks we ordered. i really did enjoy the salad. that lemon honey vinaigrette with sun dried tomatoes was absolutely delicious. and the crostini? that was perfectly crispy and had the perfect amount of flavor, in my opinion. the savory pizza, i would say, was maybe subpar. it wasn't bad, it just wasn't what i was expecting. out of the ones i did try, the quatro queijos was the best with all the cheeses. the dessert pizza was the star as the banoffee was probably my favorite! that and the beijinho, i just love anything with coconut and this reminded me of the inside of a mounds bar without the chocolate coating. the outside was beautiful, and the inside was very open plan and didn't feel too crowded either, which i appreciated. i likely won't return as AYCE places make it hard for me to feel like i'm eating my money's worth but this was a really nice experience for what it was.

    Miranda Y.

    Reserved a table here for a friend's rehearsal dinner and they were SO accommodating. The service was absolutely incredible. The food was such a unique dining style. We absolutely loved the dishes. There were countless unique styles of pizza and dessert pizzas. For the price it is well worth it! The restaurant itself is absolutely gorgeous with an incredible view of the sunset and pigeon forge. Wonderful experience and would love to come back should we visit the area again!

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    Gail C.

    Honestly we were a little worried due to some negative recent reviews, but we were pleasantly surprised! Yes, $32.50 seems like a like but for our party of seven, it was perfect! You get focaccia and crostini, meatballs, 2 salads, and wings of various flavors! We shared it all and ask for more! The pizzas were perfectly cooked. Lots of toppings and crispy crust! And get ready for some amazing dessert selections! The bananas foster...chefs kiss! The servers were super accommodating and we had no problems with the service! Thank for a great Brazilian Pizza Experience!!

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    Indigo B.

    Wonderful ambiance, soft Brazilian music in background. Fireplace, bar seating as well. Excellent service, AYCE price too. Recommend if you're looking to try something different, filling.

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    Bill B.

    I am finding it hard to really get a gauge this restaurant. I did like the vibe and style. The bar options were very tasty and surprising. The appetizers were a surprise hit. The bread selection and the Caesar salad were excellent. The wings were good flavors but could have been a little crispier. The pizzas were hit or miss. Most were a little soft and could have been crispier. Most of the pizzas were basic and nothing remarkable. A few of the Brazilian based flavors were much better. I really wanted to like it better than I did in the end.

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    Zach P.

    My teams decided on Pizza Rio for our annual Christmas party. I called ahead and the manager Ani was very kind and accommodated our lively group. We had two extras join and she even slid an extra table together to give us space for everyone. The entrance is a pleasant walk from the parking lot. The space is very modern and gives way to cathedral ceilings in the main dining room. The open kitchen concept allows guests to see each pizza being fired in the oven. It was nicely decorated and had a spacious feel. Fun for the kids to get a slice of the pizza preparation and see the servers bring out each pie. The server Daniella said they had been operating for two years in Pigeon Forge. We were each offered house salad with sun dried tomatoes that came dressed, Caesar salad and wings with your choice of bbq, Buffalo, garlic Parmesan. They also offer meatballs and sauce as a starter. Our group shared salads and wings and were quickly ready for what I would call pizza-polooza! The stand outs were 4 cheese, broccoli and bacon, frango com catupiry (chicken and cheese) and Portuguese (had eggs), ham, onion, and black olives. We had Hawaiian, a cheese pizza loaded with pineapple, but my favorite was the nacho pizza. It was a cheesy beef with crushed Doritos. It looked odd but the flavor and crunch of the chips was something I didn't expect to enjoy but it slapped. The dough was created to be thin but yet not heavy and full of gluten. We all felt light and not like we had just eaten a dozen or more slices each. The service was excellent and we had everyone satisfied but just like that it was time for dessert pizza. Nutella/banana and Nutella/strawberry were a hit. But the sweet special with coconut was creative and not sure about anyone else, but I liked it. We were offered after dinner cocktails but most of the group had their fill by then. An Irish coffee made its way to the table and I passed as I couldn't imagine any more sugar after 3 dessert slices. Our server was kind enough to split up our bill and Oscar assisted to make sure everything was handled. We took our group photo by the fireplace and it was an excellent experience for everyone. It would be best to call ahead if you have a party of more than 25. They have a nice bar area as well near the front. I could see myself going back to try out a few caipirinhas. Or taking a closer look at the wine wall. Cheers!

    rayanne b.

    Everything was delicious and definitely tastes like the pizzas from Brazil. I'll come back soon

    Gluten free crust, all the desserts. Nutella and strawberry, beijinho, doce de leite coco, banoffee, brigadeiro.

    My wife and I went round and round about where to go to dinner on our last in Tennessee. We decided on Rio because we wanted a wide variety of pizza options. Think Brazilian steakhouse meats very upscale pizza buffet. This restaurant was amazing. My wife and I try to eat as gluten free as possible. They actually made us an entire pizza segmented into 8 different slices so we could try all the pizzas. We chose the option that came with as many apps (salad, wings, meatballs and cheese crustinis as you wanted. If you are looking to try something unique in pigeon forge or Gatlinburg, I (we) would highly recommend Rio!!

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    A must......An absolute must if you are in the area. It will be one of our new mandatory stops whenever we visit town for vacation.

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    Makes domino's Pizza looks like gourmet pizza. Bad pizza with the cheapest ingredients. Avoid

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    So many choices of pizza. The Caesar salad was yummy too. I had BBQ wings that had a great flavor. Left stuffed.

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    Excellent food! The service and staff were friendly , and environment chill. We tried this on our way to Knoxville

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    Anything Gluten free at pizza Rio? Family member has celiac disease,

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    After several days of disappointing meals in the area, we chose The Rampant Lion for our final…read moredinner because it was close to our cabin. I only wish we'd found it sooner. The moment we walked in and saw the Red Wings jerseys, I had a feeling we were in the right place--and we were. The bourbon selection is outstanding, the wings and pretzel appetizer were excellent, and the fish and chips were hands down the best I've ever had. My daughter ordered the filet, and it was a true filet cooked perfectly. To top it all off, the prices were incredibly reasonable. We had appetizers, dinner, and several bourbons, and our bill was actually lower than what we paid the night before at another restaurant that wasn't even close in quality or service. Thank you for ending our Smoky Mountains vacation on such a high note!

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    Chesapeake’s

    4.5
    (698 reviews)
    7.8 mi
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    If you're planning to eat at Chesapeake's in Gatlinburg, definitely make a reservation. The place…read morewas packed, but even with how busy it was, we were seated within five minutes of our reservation time. Our server was friendly, attentive, and did a great job throughout the meal. I ordered the crab cakes, and they were absolutely delicious--full of crab, perfectly cooked, and full of flavor. My wife had the grilled shrimp, and she loved it as well. Everything was fresh and cooked just right. Great food, excellent service, and a smooth experience despite the crowd. We'll definitely be back the next time we're in Gatlinburg!

    Let's start with the parking situation, there's no dedicated parking, so be prepared to park in a…read moregarage about a 7-minute walk away, which cost us $15. Not the best start to the evening. As for the food, it was honestly pretty underwhelming considering how hyped this place is. The crab dip was okay, nothing memorable. The steak and lobster was disappointing- the lobster had that soft texture that overcooked or not-so-fresh crawfish can have. The baked shrimp wasn't bad, but definitely not something I'd order again. Strawberry shortcake was decent enough. Ironically, the bread basket ended up being my favorite part of the meal-absolutely delicious. The service, however, was genuinely warm and hospitable. It was a bit slow, but the staff was kind, friendly, and personable enough that it made up for it. That was honestly the highlight of the experience. Was I excited to try this place because of all the hype? Absolutely. Would I personally recommend it? Probably not.

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    Blue Slip Bistro & Wine Bar

    Blue Slip Bistro & Wine Bar

    4.7
    (15 reviews)
    22.1 mi
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    I found this place on Yelp so we popped up at the location. When we arrived we found out it was by…read moreappointment only but the gentleman working was soooooo nice and invited us in for a quick wine tasting. We sat at the bar and the gentleman gave us some background on the facility and also allowed us to sample some of the wines that were made there. I really liked the wines I tried and purchased two bottles to bring home to NC. I was pleased with the customer service I received and I will go back again for a more extensive tour of the entire facility.

    The Blue Slip Bistro is located on the first floor of the Southern Railway depot building downtown,…read moreon the train tracks side. It's a very casual place. Loads of free parking, which is unique downtown. I went for lunch and got the Italian panini sandwich. The bread is toasted extra crispy and is filled with all kinds of stuff. Lots of flavor. Very good. It came with a side salad that was a cut above what I expected. With an iced tea and tax my lunch total was $14.75. Slightly above the average downtown but the quantity and quality was above average too. The place was empty except for me. Give them a try! Park there and ask if it's okay to leave your car in their lot while you walk around downtown. I'm on a mission to try all of the 50+ restaurants for lunch downtown. It's a fun assignment! The waitress was nice and my food came quickly.

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    The Baht

    3.7
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    7.8 mi

    This is at good location next to creek, google map had lil difficulty to find the place. It has…read moremany tables to get seated and works with robot to pock dishes and bring dishes to serve. We ordered spring roll, tom yum soup, green cury and drunken noodles. Food was delicious

    We were skeptical about coming after reading a different review on Yelp that suggested the food…read morewasn't authentic. Now that I've been, I have to say it tasted authentic to me, at least based on the food my table had. Crab fried rice was delicious. They gave generous portions of meat in all of the meat dishes. The crispy duck was actually crispy. The food was well seasoned and not too salty. I think they actually do make their Thai tea because my tea was in 2 layers when it was brought out (tea at the bottom and milk at the top) and I mixed it myself. Though the restaurant was busy, the servers did their best to attend to you and came back to refill waters. The place was clean. Sufficient parking. Unfortunately, we didn't try the tum yum, which is honestly the bar I judge every Thai restaurant by (I want to taste that galangal and kaffir leaf), next time. Took pictures after we chowed down this time. I do need to warn that their medium spicy level is actually spicy, which I enjoyed, but others may not. I do highly recommend if you are in the area and craving Thai. ----------- Update: went back and tried the Tom Yum. It was good, but was missing the "kick" and depth of sour flavor I prefer. Also would add that the food can get pricey fairly quickly if you get multiple dishes. Chicken satay was delicious, highly recommend. I'd still go back and recommend coming here though.

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 Sauteed with rice noodles, egg, scallion, bean sprouts and topped with ground peanuts.
    SHRIIMP PAD THAI Sauteed with rice noodles, egg, scallion, bean sprouts and topped with ground peanuts.
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