Excellent food, but at an extremely long wait. We were seated immediately and ordered waters and an adult beverage. It took about 25 minutes for the beverage to arrive. My dad said it was good though. Our servers name was attentive and speedy. He managed our entire section fairly well. The ambiance was your typical smokehouse fair. We had 6 people and ordered a wide variety. Everyone was pretty pleased with their food. I ordered the brisket and smoked beans. I love beans in general, but couldn't eat these at all! The brisket was good, but certainly required some BBQ sauce. Their sauce wasn't bad, but was odd. I would've preferred a variety of sauces to choose from. The real downer was the amount of time. I don't track it, but it was about a 2 hour process. And smoked meat is cooked in advance because of how long it takes. There was no explanation as to why our food was so slow to arrive. Oh yeah, my dad said his ribs were tough. When smoking that simply means they were not cooked long enough. Unfortunate! read more

My wife and I were in Pigeon Forge for the Fourth of July weekend and decided to visit Calhoun's. We have visited this location many times over the years, but this is my first review. We visited on the night of the Fourth, so I think a lot of people were somewhere else so they could watch fireworks. That meant that the restaurant was not super busy and too loud. I ordered the Ale Steak and Shrimp combo and added a salad. And my wife ordered a single pork chop and the spinach Maria. My steak was marinated in Cherokee red ale and topped with worcestershire butter. Everything was very good and cooked well. My wife's pork chop was also marinated in the same beer and was also very tasty. My only minor complaint is that the spinach Maria (essentially spinach dip) could have used more cheese. Our server took good care of us, but did not hover over us. Calhoun's is worth the trip. read more

This place was fantastic! The service was excellent, the atmosphere was welcoming, and the food was outstanding. The brisket chili was so good I could have eaten two bowls of it. The bread selection was amazing as well, but the buttery biscuit was definitely my favorite. We also had the prime rib with au jus, and let me tell you, that au jus was incredible. I could have drank it with a straw! At this point, I highly recommend just about everything on the menu. We will definitely be back! read more

Our waiter was Lincoln and he was very attentive to our group of 7. We were hungry and ordered 2 appetizers that were tasty (spinach dip and burnt ends). The drinks and meals were served timely and enjoyable. Get there early as they have lots of big tables. read more

Calhoun's - Southern Fried Catfish with Maria spinach side - American Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

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I would give this place 10 stars if I could! We've been here many times through the years. Calhoun's never disappoints, be it at any location. But there's something extra special about the Pigeon Forge location that always brings us back. We love looking at the window at Mount LeConte. The place has the feel of a hunting lodge. Very cool! We started with the bacon wrapped brisket burnt ends. They come with their own special sauce. They're always amazing - smoky, tender, and quite warm. My wife got the lean brisket. It was two giant slabs of perfectly cooked Hickory smoked, tender lean brisket, each slice very thick. I had the full rack of ribs like I always get. They were perfect as always. To me, their best side is the Smoky Mountain beans. I've never had anything like them. They always blow my mind. The service was out of this world. I really don't know what more you could ask for. read more

Love the ambiance. Biscuit were the absolute best!! Friendly host and waitress who provided great recommendations on food options. read more

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Stopped here because everything else that we wanted to try had an extremely long wait and we were starving. The place was full but not packed and we were able to get seated in less than five minutes. The host greeted us and immediately found seating for us. The bread( banana muffins/corn bread muffins) that came to the table was hot and pretty good for the most part. We ordered our food, which also came out pretty fast (15-20 minutes?). I did not enjoy my food. I ordered the lemon chicken with Mac and cheese and steamed broccoli ...the lemon chicken wasn't bad and it had a weird taste to me. I was hungry and didn't feel like getting another meal, so I ate some of it. I also don't like to send food back if I don't have to. My partner ordered the ribs, which he said had good sauce but were dry. I'd give another chance but try something different next time. read more

We were driving up and down the street in Sevierville wondering what to eat and landed on Calhoun's. It wasn't crowded when we arrived but seemed to fill up quickly about 20 minutes after we got there. There's a ton of space inside, and you aren't crammed table to table like a lot of places. There is also an option of outdoor seating. Our server was friendly and efficient, but hurried. You could tell she just wanted to rush through everything which is maybe why my meal came out incorrectly. First off, I was happy to find a plant based burger, the Awesome Avocado Jack Burger. I ordered it with sweet potato fries on the side. I was asked what I wanted on my burger, which was lettuce and tomato, but it came out with neither of those things, but pickles instead. I honestly was very hungry and did not feel like dealing with the mistake so I kept my meal. The plant based burger was very flavorful and I loved the sweet potato fries. I also tried a mocktail, which I believe was called Apple Harvest. It was one of the best mocktails I've had. I'd have no problem visiting Calhoun's again! read more

Calhoun's - Awesome Avocado Jack Burger - American Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

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Wow! We have been coming in here for 20 years. The spinach Maria was my favorite. Just visited and receive a scoop of frozen spinach not hot with NO CHEESE and bartender/server did not care. Fried green tomatoes not cooked through and batter was gooey. Sorry after 20 years, we won't be back. Too many other places want our business. Maybe the manager needs to be available to address issues. PS - there were 3 couples in here at 3:45 so no excuses for cold food. read more

We tried this place for drinks and appetizers at the bar. Service was good. We tried their old fashioned drink and drinks were pretty good. We also liked their assorted breads that are complimentary. Drink prices are not ridiculously expensive either like other places. It was like $10 per drink. Then we also ordered their fish and chips, which were delicious. Overall we would come back to try other things. Ambiance is not bad and they have plenty of seating. See photos of the food below. read more

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ordered Takeout- but visited the bar. Bar: Bartenders amazing, great service, great drinks, I mean really good! Food: Meh... Ribs were good flavored seasoned, pulled pork lacked flavor, the coleslaw helped it, the brisket was dry, baked beans tasted like chili, the apples were good read more

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. read more

Calhoun's - American Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

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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. read more

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1st time here.My wife's steak was cooked to perfection.I had a half rack of ribs and they gave me a whole.They weren't fall of the bone but were still tender.The sauce was good but a little sweet,I prefer more tangy and spicy.My son had the fish and chips and fried pickles.The batter on the fish and the pickles and the batter on them simply wasn't good.Also the (I assume)ranch was not good and needed to be a spicy ranch.The restaurant was very nice and the Service was super.Fix the batter and the pickles and it will up the future score from The Working Man Review. read more

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Service for Calhouns in Pigeon Forge was subpar, management was not understanding at all. We ordered a meal, did not like it, and asked if we could get something else and got immediate pushback and rolled eyes. We were sat next to the kitchen and heard servers cussing us out because we didn't like our intial meals. The food was hit or miss, their ribs were not made in house, instead they were frozen, and comparative to Lloyd's from Walmart. The baked potato and steak was enjoyable though. The seating was nice, spacious booths but small tables. read more

What a terrible meal. At 6:30pm on Sat night they ran out of prime rib which was understandable but also mashed potatoes, milk and ice cream for milkshakes. Instead of mentioning it the server just brought the food didn't mention the lack of mash until we asked. The milk shake did not taste right, the waiter argued that this is how the milk shake is made and brought it straight from the bar. I asked for it to be remade and he came back and admitted they ran out of milk and ice cream The steak was overdone, the chicken Calhoun had no flavor everything was really mediocre except for the pork chop. Very disappointed haven't had such a terrible meal in a long time read more

The food was really good. The ribs were very good and the mac&cheese was excellent. The ambiance was nice. Our server, Chelsea hovered - a bit more than attentive service. Standing next to me as I paid the bill proved to be a bit uncomfortable and pressured. read more

The food was absolutely amazing I loved it. Service was okay not super fascinating. Ambiance is like a fancy steak house I would say. I also am not giving 4 stars due to a MASSIVE spider web in the window next to me read more

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. read more

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

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Food was horrible. My rice was like uncle Ben's 5 min parboiled rice. The Hershey's chocolate cake was terrible. My husbands wings felt more boiled than anything. Do not recommend. read more

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. read more

Calhoun's - Pork and cinnamon apples - American Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

Ribs were delicious but our server seemed to have to many other responsibilities. We were sure who was really taking care of us.

Good service. Nice wine by the bottle special on Tuesday evenings. The portions were good sized. Neither my husband nor I could finish our dinner. My husband enjoyed his chicken. My ribs were cooked well. (Neither of us were fans of the bbq sauce.) The rolls were good, but the biscuit was disappointing. The green beans were cooked just right. The Mac and cheese was good. The macadamia nut banana pudding sounded so interesting I got some to go. Unfortunately, it wasn't as good as I'd hoped. The texture was a bit grainy and the flavor a bit bland. read more

We have long been fans of Calhouns having lived in East Tennessee but after reading the most recent Yelp reviews on the Pigeon Forge location we had some concerns about eating here. We are very glad we took a leap of faith and ate here last night! The restaurant temperature was a bit cool but that was my only negative. We were greeted promptly and seated quickly. Our server arrived a few minutes later, introducing himself, took drink orders and asked if we would like a basket of bread. My husband and I enjoyed the bread especially the apple spice muffin we both thought was going to be cornbread . We both enjoyed a half slab of ribs which were tender, delicious and fall off the bone delicious. He had his favorite side - spinach Maria and commented on how good it still is. I had the Mac and cheese which fulfilled every cheesy dream of a great Mac and cheese. Our experience with Calhoun's in Pigeon Forge was great. We would not hesitate to return. So happy we took the leap and ignored the negative comments! read more

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. read more

Calhoun's - Calhoun's Trio - American Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

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Managers not interested in service recovery, the food lackluster and down hill. Server Pam tried so hard. May have just started felt like other staff was rooting for her failure no assistance. Manager Tasha had such a disingenuous look when speaking about our experience and how they don't accept call in reservations they direct you to the website and if your party is over 10 the website tells you to call, just wanted clarification and her and the other manager only wanted us gone didn't care if we ate there or not they divided us up to separate tables and then served over done steaks under done salmon nothing was good about anything from a restaurant we used to love. read more

Not bad but not a wow! Upon entering, we were immediately greeted by the host who reassured us that our dietary restrictions would be accounted for. The restaurant itself was very clean and the restrooms were orderly as well. Great atmosphere and indoor temperature. Now, onto the food. We ordered some pulled pork, a half chicken, a baked potato, mac n cheese, rice, and the bread bowl. The pulled pork was SO soft, tender, juicy, and an absolute win! The bun is also soft giving it a nice compliment. This was the star of our dinner. The baked potato... ask for butter on the side. They give you a lot which kind of ruins the potato. The chicken was just okay. It was a bit dry and quite flavorless, but you do get a decent portion. The rice on the other hand tasted fake and was completely inedible. The Mac n cheese COULD have been a win if it had flavor. It is save-able with salt and pepper, but some garlic and/or breadcrumbs could take this side dish to the next level. The bread basket was delightful! We loved the assortment of options. Also, the biscuit is quite impressive! Tall and fluffy! The sweet garlic topping on the rolls was lovely. We aren't really cornbread people, so I don't feel like we can honestly rate that part of the bowl. Overall, a solid 4 stars. Service was nice. Dinner was good. And we left at a nice content-full level. read more

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

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 read more

Calhoun's - American Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

Three stars just because the servers and bartender were excellent. We had a variety of entrees, but the only things that had flavor were the ribs and fried pickles. Brisket and steak were dry and bland, potatoes looked like they had been under a warmer all day, mac and cheese was creamy but flavorless. Our spinach and artichoke dip had to be sent back. The chips were oily and stale, and the dip was rancid. If you're coming for a few drinks at the bar, you'll be okay. I wouldn't eat here again, though. read more

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 read more

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Typical southern bbq restaurant. I'm glad they had options to make food spicy. I'm usually not an American BBQ fan but this is all we could reserve for a party of 8. read more

Calhoun's - Kids chicken tenders with mac - American Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

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Long time fans, but one week in Mountains does not always permit a visit. Very attractive property and lots of parking. Like the ambience both interior and exterior; always, always excellent service. We tend to eschew fried foods, and menu items decrease -- beef and pulled pork are winners.... read more

Been a couple years since we've been to this place, but the steaks are still some of the best in pigeon Forge. The restaurant is always clean and the staff is always very helpful and attentive to your needs. With all the choices you have in pigeon Forge if you're looking for a good steak, I highly recommend this location. read more

I was discriminated! I was looking forward to try their ribs. It's our first time visiting Tennessee (we're from NH). The website said the restaurant was open till10:30pm. We got there 9:15, I asked for a table for 4. Hostess said the restaurant was closed and couldn't sit us. I didn't say anything and walked away. While I was in my car, I saw a party of 6 walk in and not walk out. I went in and she was sitting them. Then I asked her why she told me the place was closed. She started laughing and apologized. Said she did know they were still open and she made a mistake. I went to the restaurant next door because my 12 year old got upset that she was treated different. So, unless you're white, I don't recommend this place! read more

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! read more

Calhoun's - Pulled Hickory Smoked BBQ Pork Sandwich* - American Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

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

The service was good the steaks were good but not amazing. Prime rib is ONLY ON FRIDAY amd SATURDAY read more

We came in for my husband's birthday with a party of 9. The food was just ok, the waiter Garrett was great. My major complaint was concerning the temperature in the restaurant. After repeated attempts to bring it to the attention of management, we finally had to actually leave as it was so extremely cold we couldn't even eat. The manager, Chris M never came to our table to address our concerns. I even called after we left to talk to him to no avail. As locals, I would highly suggest that visitors, and locals alike find another spot to eat. read more