We had a large group, and Bennett's had plenty of space to accommodate all of us comfortably…read more Several of us ordered the Jumbo BBQ Nachos, and "jumbo" is no exaggeration, they were enormous and easily shareable. They definitely don't skimp on portions. The chips are seasoned really well, the cheese sauce has great flavor without being overly spicy, and if you're not a fan of heat, the jalapeños can be served on the side. One thing I appreciated was being able to choose our own BBQ sauce from the options available at the table. Both sauces were solid, and it was nice to customize each bite to our taste - one more sweet and the other more savory. The rest of our group was equally happy with their meals. My mom ordered the brisket sandwich and loved it, while my brother-in-law got the quarter BBQ chicken and said it was cooked perfectly: juicy, flavorful, and with just the right amount of pinkness that good smoked chicken often has. A great bonus is that you can add their ultimate salad bar to any entrée for only $8, which is a fantastic value. The staff was wonderful throughout our visit: kind, patient, attentive, and very knowledgeable about the menu. They answered questions without making us feel rushed and kept everything running smoothly for our group. We walked over after spending time at Ober Mountain, and it made for the perfect meal after a busy day. My only "complaint" is that they serve Pepsi products, but that's really just because I'm a devoted Coke fan, so I'll chalk that up to a personal character flaw rather than a restaurant problem. Highly recommend if you're looking for generous portions, great BBQ, and friendly service in Gatlinburg.

The food was stellar, came out faster than I could order it. My wife, who rarely eats pork, ordered…read morethe burnt ends and cleaned her plate. Their brisket sandwich exceeded expectations. Highly recommend using their tomato based bar-b-que sauce that isn't in the bottle with it. Only thing that confuses me is how this place isn't packed wall to wall.

One of the sandwiches I think is most difficult to find done extremely well is a Reuben. They did…read morejust that it was a delicious thick sandwich. There was tons of yummy corn, beef, brisket, and they were nice enough to put my thousand island on the side because the sandwich is huge. I couldn't finish it there. The potato salad I ordered on the side was delicious, it had some bacon in it, and it was more savory forward in it, Amish style potato salad that has some sweet relish. Which I enjoyed a lot! Now the sandwich wasn't cheap, but it was well worth it, and we luckily got some seating and some rest from the rain while enjoying our really good food! My boyfriend got the Cuban, he was a bit worried because he hadn't had the sandwich before, but I knew he would like it so I ordered it for him and someone ate their entire sandwich (not me) so let that speak for itself! They make sure to pile those sandwiches high with meat, and they move so quickly our food came out, not even 10 minutes after we put our orders in and we were starving so it was much appreciated after walking the strip in Gatlinburg. It is tucked away a bit from the main road, but if you walk back, you'll see it, there's a bit of indoor seating, ample outdoor seating, but you just have to help the weather agrees with you. It's really active because the amount of people hoping to try the sandwiches, and it seems like they do happen to run out of the meat for the platters and what meat is left, they prioritize using it on the sandwiches.

Located on the second floor in downtown Gatlinburg, Tennessee Jeds has a ton of great reviews…read moreacross various platforms. Our experience was that the food was decent, but did not love up to the broad hype. Service was decent, they were able to take a to-go order over the phone (no online ordering). Unfortunately, one of our sides was completely missed. The food also was over hyped in our opinion. The Reuben was a ton of sauerkraut and Russian dressing with not an equivalent amount of meat. The Cubano was also impressive but dry.

Anakeesta's Smokehouse restaurant was the first port in my "near heat exhaustion" storm. The…read moretemperature was so high the day of our visit that I nearly blacked out during our treetop adventure. We stopped for water (Aquafina) and I thanked the heavens above that it wasn't Dasani because, had it been, I would've died on that hill, literally! We stayed for the fans, the shade and eventually the food. The pulled pork on the cold, stiff bun was room temp with pockets of hot meat here and there. I used the spicy sauce and discarded the bun. It was okay. The green beans were lifeless and flavorless. I ate them because...nutrients?! P.S. The cashier was soliciting tips from the customers. I overheard another customer complaining about it and then I confirmed it with my husband, who had stood in line to pay. Apparently, it's a situation where you can tip on your card and that doesn't need to be pointed out, but the cashier was applying the pressure by asking folks outright if they would like to leave a tip. It was just slightly uncomfortable, and effective. Both my husband and the other customer who was complaining left a tip. You walk thru a deli-style line with a cafeteria tray, carrying your own food to the table, so.. there's that. P.S. The vistas are beautiful. Excellent backdrop for family or individual photos.

This is more than five stars. This is a very well clean and maintained operation you'll go for the…read morechairlift, you'll go for the views you'll go for the family fun and experiences and you will be shocked how good the food is. You're immediately thinking this is a theme park. How good can the food be? Well the service and food is shockingly good for an attraction.

This is a tough review…read more Here's the good: The restaurant is large, clean and spacious and the service is great. The food however is a little complicated. The food is plentiful. The meat is falling-off-the-bone tender. And there are three BBQ sauces: mild, sweet and spicy. Here's the bad: The food is only as good as the sum of its parts. The ribs alone, okay. The pulled pork, practically bland. Potato salad and BBQ sauces, they're okay. Everything is not bad, but not good either. It's like BBQ made for people who are supposed to be watching their diet. Low sugar. Low salt. Low flavour. Here's the solution: Combine everything. Order the pretty good potato salad and the better than average baked beans, get a bit of each in your mouth, and boom: You've got a yummy mouthful. Did you get the well cooked but bland pulled pork? Worry not friends. Combine the BBQ sauces. Soak that pulled pork with two parts of the okay Spicy sauce, one part of the meh Sweet sauce and three parts of the, more flavorful but still missing something, Mild sauce. And tadaah, You've got the most amazing Pulled Pork Sandwich. Then, use that same sauce combo for your ribs to kick them up. Ultimately, it's a DIY BBQ situation and up to you to decide if the taste is worth the effort.

The rib's color looks tempting although not much the deep-brown char. It's not rich or tasty, but…read moreexcellently moist and has great texture. The fatty meat is still there to enjoy. I'm not fond of the sweetness but I can moderate fix it easily with the hot sauce. Great setup with outside tables. Nothing special for the sides. The pulled pork in the sandwich is kind of boring as it has no taste. Definitely will come back for the ribs.

Calhoun's customer service was absolutely outstanding! We…read morecelebrated five milestone birthdays, to include my father's 80th, during our family reunion with a party of 19, and from the moment we arrived, the staff made us feel so special. Our waitress, Ronnie, was incredible! She gave each of us her full attention, happily went around the table taking family photos, surprised us with an amazing birthday sundae, and even sang along as we celebrated. The chef also came to our table to personally introduce himself and discuss food concerns with some of our guests, which meant so much to our family. Calhoun's didn't just serve a delicious meal--they helped create memories we'll cherish forever. Outstanding food, exceptional service, and a team that truly goes above and beyond. Highly recommend Calhoun's! Thank you for making our celebration unforgettable!

Eat here on a regular basis. The beef brisket sandwich is awesome--and Calhoun's bbq is…read more"essential!" (It's slappin!) The service is friendly--and the ambience fits perfectly w/ the lodge/southern decor. It's smackin!

I enjoyed the Breakfast Juice and a pretzel. Friendly service and good IPA. Could be a bit heavier…read moreABV but tasted hoppy, slightly hazy and a touch citrusy. If I had more time I would've enjoyed a few more. Good stuff!!

Located right in the middle of downtown Gatlinburg,this locally owned brewery serves microbrews as…read morewell as wood fired pizza. Their food menu is limited but they offer a nice beer selection. I had their award winning Don't Feed The Bears which is a brown ale. Very good. I even bought a 4 pack to go. For food my wife had the GF Philly Philly pizza which she loved. I had their Sweet and Spicey wings which were lacking sauce and flavor. I even asked for more sauce but still not to my liking . If you like craft beers and wood fired pizza,this is definitely a place to try when in Gatlinburg.

The brisket and pulled pork were amazing. Highly recommend. All the sides are homemade and are also…read moredelicious.

Reallyyyyy good bbq. My bf and I got a sample plate to share, and we loved it! It was the right…read moreamount of food for both of us, and we loved being able to try everything. The service is really good and the vibe of the restaurant was really lowkey. Nothing fancy, just homey. Had the best nap of my life after this

We got there unknowingly right before closing time. They let us order to go plates. Friendly staff…read moreand yummy food!!

Excellent high quality ribs served by friendly folks. A must place to go! Outside seating is…read moreoptional and decorated pleasingly.

This is a great experience!! We had so much as our bartender was engaging and funny! She had us…read morelaughing so much, and she really made the experience so much enjoyable! We ended up leaving with a few bottles! The moonshine was great! It was definitely strong!! It was my first time trying it, and I felt a buzz afterward! They gave about like 7 or 9 samples, and I enjoyed most of them! They also had some live music playing outside! Overall, it's a great quick stop on the way to dinner.

Definitely book the tour because it was very interesting and you get the tasting away from the…read morecrowd at a separate bar. We also got tshirts! A lot of fun, I think the peaches and chocolate brownie were my favorite. They gave around 10 samples to try some flavored some not.

We were not sure what we wanted for lunch and spotted this place. Fried Green Tomatoes on the menu…read moregrabbed my eye. They were delicious. My husband got tacos,and I also got a chicken wrap. Portions were good. Service was good, view was good when we spotted a black bear across the street. I would go back again!

We had our dogs and it was raini g so finding a place to eat with them was going to be difficult…read more Fortunately, Tom & Earl'swas next to a place that wasn't open, but had a table that was completely sheltered from the elements. The waitress said we could sit there which worked out great. The food is typical pub food and they had a decent selection of beers on draft.