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    Puckett's Restaurant

    3.7 (357 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Casual
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    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials

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    Turkey Breast
    Chloe T.

    Puckett's had been on my list for a while now and I'm glad it finally worked out. It's located right on the main strip in Pigeon Forge, amongst all the action. Make sure to secure a reservation online in advance to avoid waiting. Most everything our table ordered was absolutely delicious. Some favorites were the turkey breast, Nashville hot chicken bites, and fried catfish. The atmosphere is great and the service is well. We will be back if in the area!

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    Susan D.

    The servers are extremely friendly and helpful. The restaurant is minutes from Dollywood and popular with tourists and locals. My husband and I enjoyed our dinner and talking to the other guests I had the shrimp and grits. The grits were so good and creamy probably the best I have ever eaten. The shrimp were tasty but somewhat on the shrimpy side -- pun intended The brisket was nicely smoked with perfect burnt ends We ordered the Presley Parfait to share. It was a delicious banana pudding, vanilla wafer and peanut butter mousse concoction. It was a nice way to end the meal

    Andrew A.

    Puckett's has that comfy, farmhouse charm that makes you feel right at home as soon as you walk in. The interior is cozy, warm, and perfectly decorated -- a great place to relax after a long day in Pigeon Forge. Drinks and appetizers came out quickly, which was a nice start. We tried the pimento cheese bites -- they had good flavor but were definitely on the greasy side. For my main dish, I went with the pulled pork platter. The meat had great flavor but quite a bit of fat throughout. My sides were a mixed bag: the skillet mac and cheese was a little bland, the collard greens were tasty but very salty, and the baked beans were the standout -- absolutely delicious! Overall, if you're looking for a comfortable, laid-back spot to eat on a better budget for the area and still enjoy some classic Southern flavors, stop on by and take a load off at Puckett's.

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    Joseph F.

    Incredible service. Nate was a gem. The smoked meatloaf was as good as promised and we just simply had a wonderful dining experience.

    Shrimp and grits

    Food was great! Really wish they had breakfast at this location but the lunch we had and excellent service made up for it.

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    Heidi B.

    It's a fast casual restaurant. You order at the counter right at the front door. Food is southern comfort food. The line gets a bit crazy but moves fast. You also need to order your drinks from the bar. Bar service was very slow. Food came pretty quickly. They had warned it takes 30 mins for the fried chicken but it came faster than expected. Food was good. Piggy Mac was a hit. Mashed potatoes and Salmon were great. Fried chicken tasted great too. They do have live music but not while we were there.

    Veggie plate - potato salad, collards, mashed sweet potato and Cajun corn cake.
    Tonya L.

    After having purchased Puckett's bbq sauce at my grocery store we decided to try the restaurant. I ordered the veggie plate with collards, mashed sweet potatoes, and potato salad. My son ordered a full slab of ribs, coleslaw and mac and cheese. All the veggies were good, the potato salad has a Cajun style seasoning in it, collards are fresh and not chopped mushy mess. The Mac and cheese was really good and tasted homemade. Our favorite only disappointment was the ribs. We are used to meaty juicy ribs and these ribs were not that. Then are long smoked over cherry wood and St. Louis style rather than baby back. So they had a good taste but needed a lot of sauce to not feel so dry in the mouth. We said next time we will just try the pulled pork since it's fattier meat.

    Southern Fried Chicken with Skillet Mac & Cheese and Baked Beans
    Daniela N.

    Went to Puckett's after a long day of fishing in the sun (and later in the rain haha). After washing off, my friends and I were craving authentic southern food, and we had read a lot of reviews of this place on Yelp and TikTok that showed us a lot of promise. We don't typically eat southern food on a regular basis, but we have eaten from a lot of southern restaurants in the past. We walked in at about 4pm or so, it was kind of busy with a line to order food. When we walked in the line took us about 10 minutes with 2 groups in front us. Keep in mind that the line gets busy quick, with the line going out the door 1 hour after we arrived. Once you order food, you can find a table and hang up your table number so the servers know where to bring your food. After ordering food, we found a table and I went to the bar to get drinks. The drinks all looked super tasty, many of which were Ole Smokey Moonshine drinks. I ordered the Dreamsicle cocktail and a hard cider. The Dreamsicle was super tasty and did taste like a hard creamsicle, but it was super sweet and I felt like I needed to water it down a bit- especially because I know alcohol dehydrates me a bit. The cider was pretty refreshing and was semi-sweet. Their draft selection was a bit limited. I ordered the Southern Fried Chicken with Mac-n-cheese and baked beans. The southern fried chicken had crispy skin that was nicely seasoned. The white meat was a bit dry but I dunked it in BBQ sauce to mask that. Mac-n-cheese was creamy and melted in your mouth. Baked beans were also delicious and contained sausage. We also asked our server for dessert recommendations and he recommended the fried brownie and the peach cobbler. Mind you I love chocolate, but I was craving something fruity that day. Nevertheless, the fried brownie was phenomenal- it was hot and had a crisp layer of batter on top of it, it had pecans for an extra crunch, and the ice cream melted on top of the brownie adding a creamy flavor to it. The peach cobbler was pretty good but nothing impressive. Overall, amazing food and fantastic service.

    Shrimp and grits
    Matthew D.

    Cozy country atmosphere with friendly, upbeat service. The restaurant is large but was surprisingly quiet during our visit. The menu offers something for everyone at fair, average pricing. Food quality was about a three out of five--cheese bites came out cold and lacked flavor, while the shrimp and grits were good but could've been hotter. Overall, a decent spot, but I'd probably try another local favorite next time.

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    23 days ago

    We absolutely love Puckett's! The food is amazing and the service is great. Best bbq around.

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    Taste was amazing and service was good very courteous and attentive! Loved the room that we sat in!

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    Good food, friendly service and, at least on the nights we've been there, live music.

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    2 months ago

    Pucketts was so delicious and awesome atmosphere!! Make sure you save room for the banana pudding-soooo good! Highly recommend!

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    6 months ago

    1/2 chicken, broccoli coleslaw Great. We come to Pigeon Forge 1-2 times a year best meal we ever had

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    3 months ago

    Try the nachos! Yum. Good service. Friendly. Good BBQ! Quaint little place ​​​​​​​​​​

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    7 months ago

    Great service and food was excellent!! We will be returning!! Best hamburger steak I have ever had!

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    9 months ago

    My family always has a great experience when we visit Pucketts in Pigeon Forge! Food is amazing and the service is great!

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    First time for us eating here and it was good. Service was great. Live music was a little loud but we enjoyed our time.

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    Have daughter who needs gluten free. Also 2 vegetarians in group?

    Hello! Thank you for your questions re: our dining options. While our kitchen is not certified Gluten-Free we offer a Gluten-Sensitive menu. From our quality smoked meats to our fantastic sides such as collard greens, and Red beans, rice, and… Read more

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    I normally never leave bad reviews, but this experience honestly upset me enough that I feel like I…read moreneed to. Our waitress Marsha was incredibly rude from the second I sat down. Her tone, attitude, and the way she spoke to me made me feel uncomfortable the entire time. It felt like we were a burden just for being there. I ended up completely losing my appetite because of how mean and cold Marsha was, and I actually left the table crying over it. (I work in healthcare so I have thick skin). Going out to eat is supposed to be enjoyable, not something that leaves you feeling embarrassed and humiliated. I understand everyone can have bad days, but there's no reason to treat customers with that level of disrespect. I was asking a simple question of getting an order to go and about the lunch. I really hope management takes customer service more seriously because no one should leave a restaurant crying and feeling the way I did.

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    The restaurant is a fun place to eat. It is clean and has large portions at a decent price…read more The hostess staff is not the most friendly and openly complained about customers--thinking we didn't speak their language. I understand. People are frustrating--especially on vacation. But, if you are irritated, do not assume that you won't be understood. I speak 3 languages well and understand more. The wait was awful, but to be expected. And our waitress was helpful and friendly--though not super attentive. She was busy, though, not lazy. The food was decent. Not earth shattering. Bottom line...if you want BIG food. And you have 1.5 hours to wait for food...it is a great tourist spot. The biscuits were light and fluffy. The cinnamon roll bread is well done...but the flavor was tame and the glaze was not good. My son loved the Aretha Frankenstein pancakes. However, if you want good food, there has to be a better spot.

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    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.

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