I've been here many times in the past and the food is not as good as it used to be. Not all bad, but overall could be better. The steak was good and I will say there are definitely a lot of options on the buffet which is nice. The tables and floors were pretty dirty. Service was ok, not great. read more

We will never eat here again. Not only was the food disappointing, but our experience with the manager, Jerry, was completely unacceptable. Jerry was the one who seated us, and while showing us to our table, he made a comment implying that because I am a "bigger" girl, he could make adjustments for me to fit in a booth. The comment was unnecessary, inappropriate, and frankly embarrassing. I fit in the booth just fine and did not ask for any accommodations. No customer should be made to feel singled out or judged based on their appearance. Between the mediocre food and the unprofessional treatment, we will not be returning. read more

Roaches!!! as we were eating, a roach crawled out from under the table and up the wall!! $80 for four people to eat and they have roaches!! read more

Western Sizzlin Wood Grill Buffet - American Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

We eat here a lot when we're in the area, this year it just happens to be thanksgiving & they had a lot of food & enough space for the whole town pretty much. The decor is beautiful, the food is fresh & the service was amazing. The team here worked hard to make the food delicious on a holiday & we enjoyed it all! Will definitely be back. read more

I thought is was the Western Sizzler steakhouse from back in the day. It wasnt. But this place seemed intriguing enough so we gave it a try. Many options to choose from on the buffet. Great fresh salad bar (plate #1). Plate #2 had all my meats on it from grilled chicken, ribs, prime rib, shrimp pasta, fried chicken steak. Plate #3 had the sides from veggies to sweet potato casserole and a baked potato from the potato bar. Plate #4 was my 2nd trip and plate #5 was for dessert. Food was freah and hot and had decent flavor. It is a buffet afterall but not bad for a touristy town. read more

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I don't even want to rate it 1 star... there's a reason you pay before you see the food.. we asked a worker about the air conditioner and she said it's all the time. Had fans with literal hoses everywhere. People were pouring sweat, so imagine the smell. The floors everywhere were STICKY. Watermelon that's warm doesn't sound sanitary. All the food makes a tv dinner look like it came from a 5 star restaurant. When my 3 year old asks "what's that" looking at what's supposed to be a hot dog says enough. The price was insanity for a Christmas tree decorated, no air having, sticky floor covered, warm watermelon place. read more

Food was eh. my husband liked it, I thought it was gross. There was no AC, like at all. It was so humid inside. A worker blew his nose in his apron, which is disgusting and unhygienic. Kids dropping tongs on the ground and putting them back up to be used at the buffet. Ice cream was gross and melted because it was so hot inside the building. Do not recommend. read more

Over a decade ago, there was a Western Sizzlin in California near my house that was good. I was excited to see there was one by my hotel. I should have looked at the reviews. They are extremely accurate. Food is mediocre at best. Prime rib was advertised on billboard, but it was just a few slices that looked like jerky. Service was probably slightly worse than the food. The price was also atrocious for what we got with the bad food and Service. We had a coupon that was $1 off each adult, but the cashier said it was only 1 total. While I am looking forward to returning to Pigeon Forge one day, I know I won't return to this buffet. read more

The food was good until it wasn't. The kids area was COMPLETELY empty and our server's bandaid was in my granddaughters drink!! Glad we got a refund but that is absolutely UNACCEPTABLE! Never eating her again. Not to mention, our server had said to the manager he had lost his bandaid but didn't inform his costumers. read more

Western Sizzlin Wood Grill Buffet - This is image proof of the bandaid. - American Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

They have a lot of variety but the food is average at best. I enjoyed seeing the different foods that they offered on the buffet . If you are extremely hungry this is a good place to go . I will say the food was fresh and hot but the quality was just average. read more

Awful! Do not recommend. A/C has been out for 2 years. Service is bad. Food is worse. Hot and dirty. Overpriced.

We paid 61 dollars for nasty, tasteless slop, a hot atmosphere with mediocre service. read more

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The staff were very nice along with the manager when we asked for a refund. The food was unappetizing and concerning, I hate to say that I had to make sure I knew where the bathroom was incase I got sick. The meatballs were not terrible but that was probably the only good thing I ate, but that's all I got to before we unfortunately asked for a refund. The staff were extremely friendly and welcoming even though the atmosphere was unsettling and felt like a fever dream they were pleasant, they happily gave us our money back. I felt bad leaving with negative energy but it was very disappointing. read more

hostess no smile no personality ask her a question and she's acts like you are bothering her to do her job .. food was horrible cold right out of the boxes VERY OVER PRICED!! Server was good tho Will never come her again !! read more

The food was not tasty at all. The servers were doing their best, but it couldn't make up for the poor quality of the food, unfortunately. I also didn't feel that they were restocking food that ran out quickly enough. There were some menu items that were already sold out prior to our arrival and never got restocked the entire time we were there. read more

Picked this place to try somewhere new however a lot of the food was still including the chips. Or it was barely warm and not hot .Save your money. Go somewhere else. read more

Western Sizzlin Wood Grill Buffet - American Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

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Great place, clean good food and friendly people. I highly recommend visiting this place

We got there around noon on a Saturday. All of the meat we tried was dried out, even the meatloaf in the gravy. The food was absolutely some of the worst we've ever had. Staff didn't keep up with clearing dishes from our table, so we ended up stacking our plates on the table behind us. They never spoke a word when filling our drinks. When we left, none of the employees made eye contact, asked us how our meal was, or even thanked us. They must have known they wouldn't like the answers. read more

This was our first stop in Pigeon Forge and boy did it not disappoint, the variety of choices is amazing. The service is self serve but our attendant was awesome. It is a nice gift shop with n the front with the dining area in the back. Very well priced for the amount of choices provided. Will return and will recommend !! read more

I found roaches on the seats. alive. when I asked for a refund the manger did not seem to be surprised as if she knew they was there.

When you come in you are at the cashier......they take your money first because they know after you eat the the food ....you wouldn't want to pay for it ......then if you want an omelet you have to pay for it separately from the buffet ....a fact they don't tell you or mention on the website..... The food ...let's start with the bacon .....you have 2 choices .....burned to a crisp black or almost raw from the package ...the hash browns ...barely cooked ...the eggs ..... reconstituted from probably fake chickens ...flavorless sausage .....way way overcooked kilbasa....and pork chops .....under mixed batter for the pancakes ......I could go on and on but I ask how the hell is this place still open ....there are no negative numbers to leave for this place so a one star will have to suffice .....if you want good food ..... absolutely do not come here ..... read more

Overpriced, dirty, bad customer service & they ask you how you'll be leaving the tip at the end if they don't see you leave anything cash

Hi have to say all in.all not bad for the money.plenty of choices alot to choose from except all food seemed old stale no flavor l ft in it.have to say best thing on buffet was chicken wings.the only thing I could not except was prime rib they could not get it right at all so overcooked it was tough dried out they should figure out how to cook rare which is the way most eat it even the way way it was cooked well well .the dessert not much better I had apple pie still frozen with chunks of ice still inside defrost and serve not even warmed up.the management uncaring telling me to keep waiting I was done ready to leave and they did nothing not even any kind of apology.I noticed parking lot empty that should have told me something they really have changed not for the good what a let down.some place I don't plan on coming back to or recommend.try for yourself if you want see what you think read more

My husband and I stopped at Woodgrill Buffet in Pigeon Forge, TN 12/20 before hitting the shops for some Christmas shopping. I must say it was disgusting. Let's start at the cashier. She was far from polite and inviting. When she spoke it was almost a whisper and when I asked her to repeat it, she was snippy with me. The food was burnt and/or dry and looked like it had sat there all day. The bathrooms looked like those from a gas station that hadn't been cleaned in quite some time. The overall cleanliness of the restaurant was certainly lacking and the price was way too high for the quality of food served. read more

Eating here was a HUGE mistake. It looks nice and upscale from the outside, but inside is cheap and cheesy. This is the worst buffet I have EVER been to. Tilapia should not be swimming after they are dead and cooked, yet here they are, kept in a fish tank of water, oil, butter, and herbs. I took a chance on it, and immediately spit out the first bite as it tasted super fishy like it has gone off/gone bad. Spaghetti likewise should not be swimming either. Hot dogs looked like they had been sitting there 82 years. Same with the corn muffins. The yellow potato salad is dyed NEON yellow and tasted like pure straight pickle juice. The hot wings were the saltiest thing I have EVER tried in my life. The garlic toast is literally dollar store white bread with a dab of butter. The dessert bar had absolutely nothing labeled, except a sign saying sugar free cookies were in the center. So I took a guess and grabbed a plate that looked to possibly be banana pudding. I ate half of it, realizing it was NOT banana pudding, and had to ask a server -- it was sugar free coconut pie. I have an extreme food sensitivity to sugar free items as they are usually made with sugar alcohols/alternatives, which means I had to immediately stop eating and will likely be very ill later. The server we had did an outstanding job, always attentive, always clearing our plates immediately, refilling our drinks, asking how things were, and when I expressed my disappointment in the food, she offered fresh made alternatives or to speak with the manager. I declined the latter, because I used to be a server and I make a point to never be "that" kind of customer, and tipped her 23% as it is the holidays and she likely has to tip out the bussers too. This restaurant would do better if they narrowed down the offerings to ONE type of food and made that ONE type the highest quality possible. Until it does, the Sunliner Diner is directly across the street -- we ate there twice this week, their food is absolutely some of the best food we've ever eaten. You should go there instead, you won't pay $25 per person and the food is infinitely better. read more

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Repulsive. Biggest offense, worker at the carver station was flossing his teeth at the station and then drops the piece of floss on the ground. The food was atrocious and sketchy... luckily they had some fried food to at least get something for the overpriced dumpster fire. read more

Lunch at 12:45 on Friday 5/30: $39 for 2 adults after military/senior discount. Carved beef was dry and not freshly carved. Cheeseburgers looked stale and not warm so I didn't try it. Tartar sauce was tangy and oily--looked curdled. Chicken tenders were very dry. The fried catfish was very good though. No complaints with salad bar. read more

The breakfast buffet is what we came for and it wasn't busy at all we paid at the front and walked to the buffet area were you see only the middle was being used for the breakfast buffet. We got our plates and started to grab some food. They had all the breakfast food you'd be looking for but it was the quality that deceived me. The bread and pancakes were whimpy the French toast sticks were the ones you buy in the frozen section but deep fried. biscuits and gravy were dry but the gravy helped, the bacon and sausage was fine the gas browns and potatoes were good, they also have a guy there making omelette so that was nice. The chocolate milk for the kids were free refills so that was a plus overall it was okay we left full but maybe give some fruit options and better pancakes. read more

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Went here yesterday 10/29/25 with my husband. We used to go here when we visited thru the years and noticed last year it was not very good. But since it used to be a favorite we figured maybe it would be better especially since it's so expensive. I got steak and a piece of baked chicken and carrots. The steak tasted like pure Worcestershire sauce like it had soaked in it. I could not even swallow it. I was immediately done with that. So I thought surely the baked chicken would be good......NO! It was so dry it would about choke you. So I tried the carrots and once again disappointed. Tasted like sugar was dumped in them. I'm highly disappointed in this place. I can't believe they get away with selling this awful stuff at this price! I'm shocked they are still open. It's extremely expensive we paid over 60.00 for the two of us and I got water. My husband was just as disappointed with his food. We left a good tip because it was not the waitress's fault. But whoever owns this place, you need to seriously do some digging to see what is going on with this restaurant. It needs serious help. The food is horrible. The lights were not even all turned on. The wall murals are starting to get waves towards the bottom and are starting to fade. The only thing I saw that improved inside this restaurant were the booths have been updated and that is it. We will not return and we will make sure our family members do not waste their money or time here. I'm giving it 1 star because it's the least I can leave. Awful. Golden Corral up the road is 100 times better and way cheaper! read more

It's $20 per adult. If we ignore the horrible food for a minute, breakfast ends at 10:30- they start putting it away at 10 and start putting out lunch... but will get snippy with you if you try to get that food. Going back to the food- it was almost inedible. I ended up eating two pieces of toast- the only reason I got to eat was because they set out the salads right as we were leaving. The biscuits were all burnt and cold. The bacon was either under cooked or burnt- but all covered in a thick layer of grease. The pancakes were very pitiful and gross. Overall- not worth $20.... Not even worth $2. Do NOT recommend. read more

Breakfast was free with room at the resort behind restaurant. Worst breakfast I've ever had. Food was cheap and quality was horrible. Worst pancakes I've ever had. Dry and heavy. I wouldn't eat here even if it's free again. I'd rather pay and get good food. Plus I forgot how bad I hate the rude people at a buffet. If you're on a budget with a bunch of kids I guess it's what you need to do. Otherwise save your time and money. read more

The food was not very good tasting. The prime rib was overcooked and tough. The restaurant was dirty. I will never go back. The server was nowhere to be found until we were leaving and she was up front talking to another worker. read more

Food is ok service is pretty good buffet style but friendly cool outdoor vibe with different parks on the walls

Not worth the try. Very expensive and food was old and cold. Cashier just takes your money and very unappreciated. Never said thank you.

So stopped here on our way out of TN. We have a Wood Grill in VA. This one is not of the same standards. Staff was great, food is suspect and some instances sub par. This place merely stays in buisness on tourism volume. If it weren't for that it would be closed. It needs some tweaking. Not all the food was bad. Some was quite tasty. Thankful it was a buffet because it's hit or miss when you put something on your plate. You will survive, and find something to eat. read more

On vacation to Gatlinburg we stopped in to give it a try. We should've walked back out upon entering when the girl that was taking your money acted as though we were a bother because she had to stop playing on her phone 2 minutes. Uh excuse me chickadee we are paying your salary! The lighting was nearly non existent and the floor stuck to your shoes as you walked. But they have you pay before entering, hmmm.... The food was beyond gross. It was tasteless slop I wouldn't feed my dog. At $39 we expected a bit better! When a person does not even go back for seconds or to the dessert bar at a buffet you know it is disgusting! We picked at our plate and left. BEWARE!!!!!! I was very surprised we did not get ptomaine poisoning! Sorry no photos as I was in complete shock at this place. How the Health Department hasn't shut them down by now is beyond me! read more

Terrible food. Service was okay. Management was no help. Food was dry and left in the warmer trays too long. Even the deserts were nasty. read more

The food is what you'd expect for a buffet. Nice waitress with good service. The inside has a wood cabin feel to it. There's a lot of options that's one thing i will say. read more

Way overpriced for quality of food. Then take pictures and guilt u into buying them. Whole area is tourist trap but expect better when you want a good meal while on vacation! read more

You know when you meet a person who spent so much of their life being traumatized that they've finally given up, but somehow manage to hold on another day? Yeh, that's this place. We arrived at lunch time (12:30). The food all appeared to be yesterday's leftovers. The meat I tried was tough and inedible. Sauces on the buffet had skinned over... yuck all the way around. The place is sticky dirty and not kept up at all. Sad. read more