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Calhoun's

3.3 (473 reviews)
ModerateAmerican, Barbeque
Closed 11:00 am - 9:30 pm
Updated 3 months ago

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Casual
Moderate noise
Good for kids
Good for groups

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Chauncey H.

Why We Went: With so many restaurant options in Pigeon Forge, the only reason we ended up at Calhoun's was because our hotel gave us a $60 gift certificate. We weren't expecting much--but hoped to be pleasantly surprised. Atmosphere & Seating: Walking in, I appreciated how spacious the restaurant was. I can't stand being crammed in next to other tables, so the openness was a plus. However, the hostess area was confusing. One host didn't seem to know what was going on, and another seemed irritated that we walked in at all. I tried to make small talk to ease the tension, but it felt like we were bothering them just by asking to be seated. We requested a booth and were seated quickly, but then I noticed a HVAC vent above us leaking onto the table--right in front of my daughter. That's not only uncomfortable but a sign that the place could really use some maintenance and renovation. Service: Our waitress was phenomenal--genuinely friendly, upbeat, knowledgeable, and attentive. Honestly, she was the highlight of our visit. Despite the food being underwhelming, we still tipped her well because she truly deserved it. Food & Drinks: Unfortunately, the food didn't live up to the space or the service. My husband ordered the big BBQ platter, excited to sample their brisket and meats--but left most of it on the table. Everything was dry, hard, and crusted over, like it had been overcooked or sitting under a heat lamp too long. The homemade lemonade had potential but was way too sweet, even for someone who enjoys sweet drinks. On the bright side, the spinach dip was delicious, and the soft pretzels were solid--but those were the only memorable bites we had. Bottom Line: The service was top-notch, and the restaurant is spacious and family-friendly, but the food fell flat. Between the dry entrees, overly sweet drinks, and the dripping ceiling vent, we left disappointed. Not worth the full menu price--but fine if you have a gift card and just want appetizers and a nice server.

Side of Fries

Food was Amazing Service by Garrett was Outstanding definitely Great Experience Environment was super and the Music was on point Definitely Recommend

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Dave T.

We ate here last night because they had later hours since we got into town late. I had the calhouns trio. Ribs, shredded pork, chicken strips, and tots. My wife had a well done steak with the house salad. We both enjoyed the meal. Service was fast. It was towards the end of the night but it seemed like the other side of the restaurant towards the bathroom had some real sloppy eaters. There was food all over the ground around 2 tables. Also the men's bathroom had the trash over flowing and paper towels on the ground.

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Stacy C.

Long-standing restaurant in Pigeon Forge. Everyday American style food. Barbecue and chicken are good options here the place is always nice and clean and enjoyable to visit. Service is consistent.

Pork and cinnamon apples
Casey R.

Calhouns was recommend as safe option for my gluten free needs. The atmosphere feels like a nicer upscale restaurant, the menu reasonable pricing and the service was good. We went for lunch so there were not too many people in the dining room. There was a police officer eating lunch which gave a clue this place was a good choice ;-). Everyone enjoyed their meal. The brisket chili was a favorite and the ribs tender! I had the pork plate with cinnamon apples which were both gluten free and safe for my celiac needs.

Calhoun's Trio

Unfortunately, the food was disappointing. The pulled pork and brisket were very dry, and the chicken strips were overcooked. Overall, it was a letdown, and I'm unsure if we'll return.

Laura A.

We sat at the bar and had a great bartender named Torrie. We weren't very hungry so we just ordered burnt ends and a couple of sides. The drinks were good. I love how they squeeze their own oranges. I highly recommend the red sangria. Everything was good and it was definitely crowded for a Sunday evening so that's a good sign. I did want smoked wings, but they were out sighting supply issues. I ordered a side of broccoli, but it was not well cooked, very hard. My husband ordered a side of french fries which were good. The bread that came before the meal was a variety of cornbread, biscuit and roll. Over all, great experience and I highly recommend. Oh one more thing, be sure to wear a sweater because it is cold

Hickory Smoked Beef Brisket Plate
Heidi B.

It's a chain restaurant, a mix between TGIF and Smoky Bones. Server was great. He was fast and friendly. The food was just ok. The smoked chicken and beef brisket did not have much smoke flavor. Ribeye was the best of a bad bunch. Baked potatoe was cold. We won't be back

Pulled Hickory Smoked BBQ Pork Sandwich*
Rebecca B.

Wow the food here was so good. My Husband got the pork chop and I got the pulled pork sandwich both with mashed potato's (yum!) and loved it. The service was great!

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Wings are amazing. Pricey. Roughly 2 dollars per wings. I love the surroundings and design of the restaurant.

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Good food. Friendly staff. Very busy but food came quickly and pur server was very attentive.

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Food was good but the service was outstanding! We sat at the bar and both bartenders were super nice and made the experience great.

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