Just go!!!! All…read moreright first glance from the outside it's in a strip mall so it's very down to earth and unassuming, but there is lots of parking. This is a sitdown spot that you can also order to go. It's family run, I went after work with my kids and upon entering everyone greeted us we stood online for a few minutes. We weren't sure what we wanted to order, but there was a gentleman there who provided samples I had seen their TikTok page, so that was part of the reason I went and they definitely delivered!!!Unfortunately I have to drive about an hour to get to them, so I won't be able to go back as much as I would like. Go treat yourself and check them out highly recommend their mac & cheese oxtail and if you have kids, you may want to check out their waffles and chicken. Oh my God!!! Incredible!!!!

I have not had the opportunity to go there yet but have heard only good positive reviews about the…read morefood as well as the staff!! It's quite a long drive from where I live but will get there if I have to get a ride from bus service KAT!!

I have been going to this restaurant for about a year and a half now, and it has personally become…read moreone of my Top 3 favorite restaurants of all time. This is the place that officially made me a fried chicken fan -- and no fried chicken has ever come close to Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken! Address: 126 Lovell Rd, Farragut, TN 37934 Food: 6/5 My go-to meal is the 3-piece Chicken Tenders with French Fries and Baked Beans, with an added Chicken Breast. Gus's chicken is the best fried chicken I have ever had. It's perfectly cooked with an incredible crunch on the outside, while staying moist and juicy on the inside. The spices are absolutely delicious! I've been here over 15 times, and the consistency has always been amazing every single visit. The baked beans are also the best I've ever had. The French fries are seasoned perfectly with a great crunch while still having a fluffy texture inside. ‍Service: 6/5 The service at Gus's is top tier. Every server treats each table like they're the most important customers in the building. Special shoutout to Daisy -- the last few times I've visited, she has been my server, and she remembers me every time. She even knows my order by heart now! She is genuinely one of the nicest and best servers I've ever had at any restaurant. Atmosphere: 5/5 I absolutely love the vibes at Gus's. I always feel right at home whenever I walk in. The design and menu perfectly match the restaurant's personality, and the place is always clean with plenty of comfortable seating. Value: 5/5 The prices and portions are both an A+ for me. I ordered extra food this time, but you can easily get a fantastic and affordable meal here. Final Thoughts I absolutely love Gus's, and it will forever be one of my go-to spots before going to a movie. This is some of the best fried chicken you will ever have -- if not #1, then easily Top 3 of all time. Bring your family, let Daisy take care of you, and enjoy an incredible meal! FEAST Overall Rating: 6/5 Would I Go Back?: Forever and always -- I'll keep coming back

Despite all the accolades, I must respectfully dissent. Tried Gus's today after wanting to go for…read moresome time. The chicken was good -- just not next level or great. I felt it was kind of tough and not crispy enough. Like a dark, over-fried version. Sides were okay. I like that they had collard greens. Goes well with chicken. Overall: Seems way overhyped. I like CM Chicken better. For Southern style, I've had better as well.

I've tried everything on the menu and I love it all!! Zeeke is a grill master and has the best…read moresmoked anything in the oak ridge/Knoxville area! Nell makes the most delicious sides dishes! All of their sides are superb but my favorites are the macaroni and greens! You can't go wrong no matter what you order on the menu! From their hot dogs to their fried chicken, everything is delicious! Everything was made fresh to order but I still received my food in a timely manner and the customer service was astounding! I would recommend calling in your order ahead of time seeing as they do sell out quickly. Can't wait to eat here again!

From the owner: Zeeke and Nell's makes tasteful authentic BBQ and Soul Food that's made with love and passion. The…read morefood has a rich and important history that ties Black culture to its African roots to give you a full cultural experience, and that history is deeply reflected in their recipes and techniques.

Victor was great. Really great service. Good food. Great value. Will return when I come back this…read moreway.

I don't get the hype. The fried chicken had no breading. WTH? The beans were from a can. They…read morewere not homemade. The fries were from a bag. Similarly, not homemade. Advertised as having seasoning salt; I did not taste any seasoning salt. Very underwhelming. It's not a place I will ever go to again. Not sure where they get the "world famous" from.

My husband's workplace has taken them to Austin steakhouse a few times and steak is good for anemia…read morewhich I have so he decided to take me here this past weekend. Be prepared they almost always have a weight come dinner time. They told us about a 25 minute wait but it really only you landed up like maybe 10 minutes for two people and a baby. It's very busy inside. You'll have to step around people a lot, but I feel like that's common for a buffet. Food was constantly being brought out and was nice and hot. I absolutely love their chicken and dumplings, fried chicken, and their green beans the mac & cheese was extremely watery and not that great and we were super disappointed in the steaks. They just tasted like fake or kind of gamy. Wasn't a fan of that, but there was definitely plenty of food to choose from and desserts! Our server was super sweet and made sure to refill our drinks and take our dirty plates often Overall, I think the food was good, especially for the price and there's a ton of options. It is a bit loud because tables are very close together. But again that just has a lot to do with the fact that it is a buffet place. Overall, I would say that it's like a golden corral on steroids

We love Austin's! Great food, friendly service, and reasonable pricing!! I especially love their…read morefried chicken and steaks on the buffet. My only negative is that their shrimp is too heavily breaded, but still good. I also love their crab salad, and the salad bar in general has everything I would want.

We love Chef Mo's Catering! We held a company event at his South Knoxville event space and the food…read morewas -chef's kiss- delicious! Everything was prepared on time and at the right temperature and everyone devoured the yummy meal. Chef Mo and his team were readily available to answer questions and thanked us all for being there with him. Great folks, awesome southern hospitality, and fabulous food - we couldn't have asked for anything better!

This is the best dining experience around. The offerings are…read moredelicious. I highly recommend this restaurant

It has been a year since we've been so we were ready to return for some great food…read more Our server was efficient but... the interaction on her end seemed... flat. Not much personality. Or none. But we've definitely had much worse. It was pretty quiet when we started our meal but it became pretty busy. Parents really need to be mindful that they aren't the only ones present in a bustling restaurant and remove the screaming child making it miserable for the other guests. Twenty minutes of that was too much. Uncalled for. That comes from a parent (me). But I digress. The food was probably the best we've had since coming here. The pot roast and fish were excellent as were the potatoes, creamed corn, broccoli cheese casserole and okra (tons of seasoning which was amazing). Yes. I know it is not traditional southern okra but it's still pretty darned good. Why the four stars? One: they do not bring enough food. Before the server left the table after bringing our food, we had to ask for more potatoes and pot roast. Not enough to go around and we were taking small helpings. Then one has to wait for more. That's not the way it should be. Serving portions should be measured per number of guests per table. Not guesstimates. Two: they've started charging for desserts. What used to come with the meal is now extra. Costs are high enough as it is so we sadly skipped the ooey gooey butter cake and banana pudding. The sole reason for this review is to give a heads up about the change. All in all, the meal was delicious. Will definitely return.

I have been waiting a hot minute to have the chance to eat at this touted restaurant!! It was…read moredefinitely worth the wait! The food is served family style (and is unlimited). Because of this, no doggie bags allowed. The food was ultra fresh - MOUTHWATERING (especially the collard greens)! Our waitress was so sweet, full of answers to all of our questions, & super attentive (our drinks never ran dry)! The restaurant is situated so that you can watch the water show out of the windows (at the Island; it occurs every 30 minutes).

Man, I've been to Pigeon Forge numerous times over the decades and I've always stuck to restaurants…read moreyou see in the main road. Never have I really ventured outside of that and I couldn't actually tell you why. When my kids and I made a quick 1 day Dollywood trip over to Pigeon Forge, 23 we're looking for a place to eat prior to the big day at the park. What's funny is I relied in Googles AI (Gemini) to tell me where to go. I was driving around and was asking for recommendations. It said Mama's Farmhouse was a popular place to eat for families and it was all-you-can-eat. The kids wanted fried chicken and Salisbury steak, which was in the menu for that day. What a coincidence! If I could summarize it, this is basically a local Cracker Barrel-style restaurant but the food is a lot better. It's tucked away off of a side road off of the main highway 321 road and reminds me a lot of the Applebarn Restaurant down the road. The ambiance is this old timey feel, like many of the establishments around the area. The fried chicken (bone-in), chicken tenders, fries catfish, and Salisbury steak was what we ordered for our mains. Everything was delicious! The seasoning had the perfect amount of salt across all the dishes and sides. The chicken was juicy and tender. The Salisbury steak was solid, some of the best I've ever had. Savory, rich brown gravy, and tender chunks of beef. All the sides were amazing too, green beans, mashed potatoes and gravy, and chicken and dumplings. Honestly there wasn't a negative thing about this place. I would go back in a heartbeat!!

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.