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    Calhoun's

    3.2 (120 reviews)
    ModerateBarbeque
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Ale Steak with loaded baked potato

    We decided to head to Calhoun's for a Veterans Day lunch. We arrived around 11:30 and were greeted immediately. They were already busy and had a Veterans' organization setup inside the lobby. I had the ale steak with a loaded baked potato and my wife had the smokehouse salad. The steak was cooked perfectly. Her salad was huge (took over half home) and packed with different meats. I am so appreciative of the support Calhoun's offers veterans. The food was great but their commitment was amazing.

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    Chriss N.

    Stopped in on our way home from vacation. The environment was very welcoming as well as the staff. Went with my son's recommendation and got the Ale Steak. It was an excellent choice, now I know why he loves to eat there every time he's in TN. Will definitely go back. The steak had great flavor and was cooked to a perfect medium rare.

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    Kriss W.

    Let me preface this by saying that we had eaten at the Calhoun's locations in Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg are for years and post COVID we have had mixed experiences but over all good. As we were rolling toward Florida for a fall vacation I was excited to stop at Turkey Creek, I have passed this shopping mecca for years and had never had the chance to stop. The opportunity to go to a place was exciting. This was a Friday Night with a Home University of Tennessee home game on Saturday so it was busy but not crazy when we got there. We were greeted warmly and seated immediately. I ordered the single pork chop and the hubby got the Ale Steak medium well. My pork chop and spinach Maria was great. All was hot and chop was tender and yummy. However, the hubby's steak came out rare. While they did take it back it was like they lost us at this point service dropped off the steak was returned cooked a bit more but not to the mid well that was ordered, there are no point seem like these was the butter that is normally on top. The next time we are in this area, I will give the Smokey Mountain Brewery a try. Same restaurant group, but seems to have a little more constancy.

    Prime rib to go-came home with steak 1/3 fat. Look before leaving
    Beth G.

    Decent food-hit or miss. Out of 4 plates two were exceptional. Prime rib to go( look before getting home) half the steak was massive amounts of fat plus shrimp was missing. The ribs were actually good and fall off the bone. Bread was burnt not warm and hard. The Mac and cheese had no taste. Salad was fresh and filet was good. Prices decent service lacking.

    Gregg N.

    I ordered 6 Smoked Wings and a side of broccoli... $20. A bit overpriced if you ask me. The broccoli was $5. I got like 2 florets. The chicken tasted good, $2/wing though. I got it to go. It took less than 10 minutes.

    Pork chop with mashed potatoes! Mmmm
    J A.

    This place was pretty good! I would definitely go back and eat here again. My boss had told me about their pork chops so I figured I'd give them a try. And I can honestly say it was one of the better pork chops I have had in Tennessee! They have a plenty of parking and plenty of seats to match. The restaurant is huge. I was greeted by friendly greeters and shown directly to my seat. The server was quick and helpful with my questions. I cannot recall his name but definitely worked hard and did a great job. All in all, you should definitely give this place a try!

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    We were not impressed at all... food was dry and not hot, flavor was bland, and service not to impressed

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    Food and service were really good I was surprised for it being a chain to have the food that good. Visiting from texas

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