This is a steak house - and all the food with one exception was above the normal. The one disappointment was the stew. It must be a southern style dish but there was no vegetables identifiable as such and it was very dark and on the dry side. The person who ordered this was not impressed. All our other food was great and service was top notch! We were there for lunch and I'd love to return for dinner. read more

The food was ok across the board. We brought in 6 people and were seated promptly. Our servers name was attentive and speedy. We had a variety of dishes. Started with the brisket app. Can't recall the name. Unfortunately, it came out cold in the center. Not cool, but cold. I ordered the pork chop. They did not season it at all. If it had more sauce it would've been good. I needed something to add flavor and help add some juice back into the chops. read more

Man I really enjoy this place. Yet today has put a bad taste in my mouth. Call to make a reservation and even spoke to the male James in his purple button down host after being hung up on by someone else in the restaurant in order to get on their "wait list". I provided all my information to the host James and confirmed my time of arrival and when to be expected as we had a party of 9 and their website would not allow us to reserve or wait with any party above 8. Upon arrival 10 minutes early. We were fed some bogus misleading explanation on the difference between a reservation and wait list by the host aka Manager In Training James or Jimmy, while taking our information again. The incompetence and service of the James was horrible. Change jobs you are horrible as a host finding out hes the manager in training makes it worse. He had the kitchen manager Drew come out to speak with me and he was very understanding. James or Jimmy you are a bad manager in training. Kitchen manager Drew even recalled us making the reservation and James could not own up to the fact he didn't do his job as he said over the phone you'd take care of us. During our wait and visit after becoming verbally irrate with me and securing an actual manager. He avoided us. James or Jimmy the purple shirt, the manager in training, has by far the worst customer service. Kitchen manager Drew, great and friendly guy. Willing to listen and we're willing to wait as long as you dont lie to me like Jimmy or James will. read more

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We had a good experience. Atmosphere is cool: dark, brick, just the right splash of decorations and lights to be classy without being kitsch. Food was good. I would not recommend the milkshake from the kids' menu; it wasn't made with ice cream, but rather with cream and chipped ice. Didn't taste terribly good or rich. Everything else was great. Service was good. We were in a large party, so several of our items came out wrong, but the server, James, was very courteous, laughed it off (in a good way), and had it all fixed within five minutes. Wasn't an absolutely over-the-top experience, but it was a good one, and I would recommend it. Worth stopping by. read more

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A few places say that this place is dog friendly, including their Apple Maps listing. Not only are they NOT dog friendly, they weren't very friendly at all. They didn't even want to know that Apple Maps and Yelp list them as dog friendly. Our group of five people and two dogs went down the street to Chubby's where the food was good, and the people were super friendly to all of us and our dogs. I wouldn't go back to Holston's even without my dogs. read more

We have eaten at Holston's many times since we moved here 2 years ago. The service & food has always been great! Last Monday things were different. The quality of the food is not what it has been. Service is still Fantastic!! read more

The vibe is warm and welcoming. We were quickly seated. Drinks, appetizer and dinner was ordered. The fried green tomatoes were great. The problem came with our entree. After 30 minutes from when our appetizer arrived we had still not received our main dishes. Waitress casually came by and said she didn't know what was going on with the kitchen, but that they would be out soon. All around us customers were seated, eating and leaving. After another 5 minutes I contacted a manager to check on our order. Turns out the waitress forgot to put our order in. The manager was extremely kind and apologetic. read more

Holston's Kitchen - 7 layer cake - Steakhouses Near Me - Sevierville, Tennessee

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Food was decent - I ordered the salmon Waldorf salad and it was a 7/10, the apples seemed to be soaking in lemon juice at some point which I get, but it was overwhelming. My husband got a smash burger with "fries". It has zero flavor. Price was reasonable and service was mid. Our server didn't really talk, but he kept water full read more

Holston's Kitchen - Salmon Waldorf salad - Steakhouses Near Me - Sevierville, Tennessee

Very rude when our party of five arrived after noticing that they were pet friendly online. We tried calling multiple times before stopping by, but no one ever answered. Although they had outdoor seating, the staff quickly told us pets are NOT welcome and didn't want to listen or acknowledge that online stated they are pet friendly. We ended up eating lunch down the street at Chubby's where they were very friendly, pets welcome and food was amazing. read more

Quick but not rushed service. Great recommendations. The fried green tomatoes are the best! The drinks were creative and tasty. Will definitely be back when in town again. The waiter was friendly and cheerful. read more

I went for lunch on Friday. The salad is really good. We got the chicken parm and fettuccine Alfredo and bbq chicken sandwich. The chicken parm was good. The Alfredo had no taste. The chicken sandwich was not cooked all the way. We sent it back. I think this place has potential. We just maybe ordered the wrong thing. We will go back and get the salad again and try something else. The waitress was great. She took the sandwich off our bill. The place is nice inside with plenty of seating. The bathroom was very clean. read more

We came here and it was about a 30 minute wait so we just sat at the bar and ate which was great. The service was good and the vibe was super chill surprisingly based on the outside. You can join the waitlist online which is a very convenient feature. Everything here was pretty good. The ranchero flatbread was delicious. The pepperoni was good but smaller pepperonis would be nice, it'd be nice not to take a bite and pull all the toppings off. The Mac and cheese I must say left much to be desired, it was just bland. The raspberry vinaigrette was a little sweet for my taste it definitely gave more syrup than vinaigrette vibes but that's just my opinion. read more

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Food is so so but the ambiance is good and the restaurant is nice . This restaurant would not be my first choice if I ever came agian but I had worst for sure read more

Holston's Kitchen - Fried green tomatoes - Steakhouses Near Me - Sevierville, Tennessee

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Let's start with the housekeeping. The bathrooms are clean. The dining area is very clean. The staff is super friendly. We sat outside on a beautiful afternoon for lunch. We had a server who provided a lot of dining options and was very attentive. My colleague chose the chicken and biscuits. The comment was they were very good. I went with the servers recommendation of fish and chips. Let's start by saying they give you plenty of food. The fish was quite good. It was cod. It was fried but not overly so. You get a ton of french fries and coleslaw. The coleslaw and fries were very good. The fries were not at all greasy. They have their own house made tartar sauce, which I found different but very good. Strong recommendation for the sweet tea as well. There are lots of lunch choices to eat either inside or outside. read more

Holston's Kitchen - fish and chips - Steakhouses Near Me - Sevierville, Tennessee

Came by for lunch, was highly pleased. The menu is simple but from what I can tell it's all scratch and amazing. The wife had the open faced roast beef which was huge and tasted fresh. I had the chopped steak which is a simple dish but can be ruined very easily, mine was amazing. Our server Josh was courteous and on point (came by to check up on us twice) In conclusion Holston did not disappoint Will be back and highly recommend. Josh told us about prime rib Wednesday, but also said they run out in a couple hours for dinner, dinner starts at 4pm. Ambience was a nice mix of bar and kinda formal. Might just become a new go to for lunch and dinner !! read more

Service was amazing, James did an amazing job serving us! I highly recommend the steak if you like ribeye read more

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Service was good, ambiance was good (we were an adult group so we sat in the bar)...The food and drinks were wonderful! I think this might have been the best catfish I've ever had. We'll definitely be back. read more

Wish I could give more stars!!! Food was AMAZING! We put ourselves on the waitlist before we left our cabin because it said 30-45 min wait so I also suggest doing that, once we got to the host stand and checked in we only waited 10 min! We aren't from the area so we asked our lovely server what they're known for & she told us steaks are great which was a what we were looking at. Were steak snobs so we were skeptical at first due to the wide variety of food on their menu. Needless to say we were HIGHLY impressed especially for the price! Wife got the Hawaiian ribeye medium rare with Mac n cheese! AMAZING flavor! I got the regular ribeye medium rare with Mac n cheese and a house salad with the poppy seed vinaigrette! When I tell you I want that dressing bottled for my house I'm not joking! It's so damn good! Our server Cassidy was personable, quick and knowledgeable. Her honesty about menu items was my favorite part. The atmosphere was perfectly lit, busy and not too loud! read more

Holston's Kitchen - Regular ribeye, Medium Rare with chimichurri butter and Mac n cheese! - Steakhouses Near Me - Sevierville, Tennessee

Holston's has long been one of our favorites, and we've enjoyed many memorable meals. That's why this takeout experience stood out--in a less-than-great way. We ordered the fried mozzarella appetizer for $9.99, and while we understand prices can vary, the portion felt underwhelming with just four pieces. As you'll see in the photo, the presentation didn't quite match the value. A smaller container or a bit more attention to visual appeal might help the dish feel more inviting, especially for takeout. We're hoping this was just a rare misstep--still rooting for Holston's to keep up the quality we've come to love! read more

Holston's Kitchen - Citrus Chicken Salad (minus the chicken) - Steakhouses Near Me - Sevierville, Tennessee

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This review is a mixed bag of thoughts. Nice, quiet place with relaxed atmosphere. We had the brisket egg rolls, they are soft and mushy not crisp at all. For the table we had Caesar salads with lite dressing, it was Caesar soup, completely drowned. Did not eat. The potato soup is a cup of grainy mashed potatoes, the texture was off putting. The kids Alfredo was also so saucy it was soup. The redeeming plate was the short rib melt and grits, both were delish. The service wasn't impressive either. Our young fella was not interested in listening to our requests (i.e. lite dressing). Don't be in a rush to leave the table, pace yourself. Overall, I wouldn't come back. read more

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Wow we love this place! We sat at the bar with Melissa as the bartender. She was so friendly and made great recommendations. The restaurant was so clean, decorated nicely and a cozy ambiance that also felt high end. The food was amazing! And came out perfectly timed with appetizers. We met some locals who said they actually know Dolly. We felt right at home and will definitely be back! I highly recommend this place. Great prices too! read more

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I was excited to try this restaurant but was let down by the experience. I had the steak & it was not a very good steak (poor cut of meat & no seasoning). To put it in perspective, I had a much better steak at Joe's Crab Shack the next night. The loaded potato soup was good though! Our waitress was also taking care of the bar, and she didn't give great service. I also felt like we were bothering her if we asked for anything. Idk, too many other restaurants in the area for me to try this one again soon. read more

Holston's is a reliable spot for a good meal in Sevierville. The steaks are always cooked right, portions are generous, and the service is friendly even when it's busy. The rolls and butter are addictive, and the prices are fair for the quality. Easy place to recommend. read more

Service was great. Buddys wife had a margarita from the bar and said it was worst she has ever had. Food was decent. Our waiter was really good. Unfortunately we were not impressed with the products he delivered. read more

The fillet was nothing but fat they said they will make me another one, but my family was done eating so we had to cancel. Never got to eat it. Service fine. Place was pretty nice when we walked in our seat was fine but when we sat down, it was wet. read more

so good!! the service was incredible, i ordered the pulled pork plate and this was probably the best pork i think ive ever had in my life! and i loved the environment of the restaurant. 5 stars!! read more

This place is really starting to grow on me, was a bit hit and miss before, but they've really up their game with both the service and attention of the wait staff, and a new updated food menu. The potato soup I had was amazing no lumps of potato just smooth and creamy, the shepherds pie was really shepherds pie being made with ground lamb not the usual beef as other places make. It comes with a crunchy filo pastry that really makes it stand out. Will definitely be back for more. read more

Not the best food both dishes we got was disappointing... fries were good. But the waitress took a while to come over. Nice set up .. they put more into the ambiance than the food. read more

Holston's Kitchen - Southwest salad sub with salmon and smash burger. - Steakhouses Near Me - Sevierville, Tennessee

Had to edit this because my mom and I both got food poisoning from this meal. She reported her symptoms to one of the hostesses who was rude to her. My stomach was queasy when I left, and we were both up all night sick. We both had chicken and dumplings and fried green tomatoes. read more

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Service is excellent. However, 2 of our party of four ordered the prime rib and neither was happy with it. Tough as leather and didn't look like the prime rib we are used to eating. We generally like the food here but we won't be ordering prime rib again. read more

My mother-in-law is local, so we have dinner out in Sevierville at least every other week. We haven't been to Holston's in a few years but decided to give it a try today. We remembered why we haven't been here in years. At the outset, I'd like to say that our server was perfectly fine. However, our experience at the hostess stand and with management started the evening in a deficit. Five of our party of seven arrived at 3:30, but they refused to seat us despite that my elderly mother-in-law was clearly uncomfortable and that the restaurant was essentially empty. I could have understood this if the restaurant been busy, but it was not. We asked to speak to a manager to make an exception, but she did not arrive until after we were seated. She then said it was "corporate policy" and was incredibly condescending. If it had just been me and my husband, we would have left. No one wanted to try somewhere else, so we stayed. The food was mediocre at best. I'm not sure if the kitchen vents weren't working or what, but greasy kitchen smells permeated the air. My mother-in-law commented several times that it smelled like they were burning food. The dessert was clearly frozen/premade. We typically visit Seasons 101 or Pinchy's, and now I know why. We won't be back. Give Holston's a pass. read more

It's my first time here and it was AMAZING! My fiancé enjoyed their bourbon selection and I enjoyed a frozen margarita! We got the spinach and artichoke dip as an appetizer, which was amazing! The bread bowl was a great touch! I had the Hawaiian chicken and glazed carrots and my fiancé got the ribeye with a baked potato. We both enjoyed our entrees! The service was amazing! Our waiter was attentive and very polite! The atmosphere is relaxing and elevated. It felt like a nice steakhouse. Great place for a date night! read more

rotisserie chicken is amazing! the meatloaf is also great! I love this place. The tavern peppers appetizer is off the chain also! I definitely recommend this place. read more

Steak was thin and overcooked sent it back the next one was cooked properly however had gristle. Fajitas were delicious. My husband ordered the steak and said it didn't even taste good. So we won't be back. Also the waitress Camilla wasn't friendly I'm glad I looked at the receipt because they charged us for two steaks. She didn't apologize for anything. read more

Holston's Kitchen - Shrimp fajitas - Steakhouses Near Me - Sevierville, Tennessee

Some friends and I stopped into have lunch at this restaurant. We were visiting from out of town and they're celebrating one of my friends birthday. The restaurant is very nice on the outside, and when you got inside, the lighting was very moody in a good way, it felt like a, nice upscale restaurant but with a cabin twist. Our waitress was absolutely amazing. We all had a lot of questions since we had never been before and she gave us some great recommendations. Almost everyone got the whiskey Bent burger except one person and they got the teriyaki ribeye. I myself kept going back-and-forth between the ribeye and the burger, but decided since it was the afternoon I didn't want to eat super heavy and have a ribeye. The food is a decent price. Right in the middle wasn't too expensive at all. They even surprised my friend with this large piece of chocolate cake for her birthday that we all got to share. If I'm ever back in this area, I would definitely go to this restaurant again. read more

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The food and service was amazing!! For my appetizer I got the spinach dip and bang bang shrimp and for dinner I got the fettuccine Alfredo so good!! My server was Audrey. Audrey is kind caring and hardworking. Thank you Audrey read more

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One of our go to meals when we come to pigeon forge or vacation. Food is always great. The service is great also very friendly.

Service was fast and friendly ribs were dry and overlooked side dish was cold. Overall I would try again my wife's food was good.

As a local content creator here in Gatlinburg The Gatlinburg Hussey I highly recommend Holstons! When I'm in Seviervile for business, I always swing by for lunch! I highly recommend going here read more

Came here after going to Smokey Mountains light show. If you want to go somewhere for a family vibe and no high standards for your meal then this is the place to be. Our server was alright; she had no personality and my husband's drink took 15-20 minutes to get to the table and he had to remind her he ordered a drink. She also never came around to fill our waters or ask us about our meal. I ordered the chicken parm with fettuccine Alfredo. The Alfredo was bland. I ordered a side of mashed potatoes for my 14 month old. Also bland. Husband liked his steak and loaded potato and my FIL enjoyed his Shepard's pie. Would I return? Eh, only if the rest of my party wanted to dine. read more