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    Huck Finn's Catfish

    4.0 (684 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    HUCK FINN'S CATFISH ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    AYCE catfish
    Ashley D.

    AYCE catfish or chicken !! Located near the Smokey Mountains and easy access from Gatlinburg. Came up on this spot and was attracted by the all you can eat catfish. There was plenty of seating inside and the service was great. They constantly checked in on us to see if we wanted anotehr round of catfish. The lower rating is because the food itself wasn't anything special. The sides including green beans were good but the fried catfish wasn't seasoned (maybe basic seasoning - salt and pepper). I brought and used my own hot sauce. The sweet tea is excellent.

    Willie T.

    Went there this past September 2025 for dinner. Part of the visit was for nostalgia as this was the place we usually took our kids when we took them to the Smoky Mountains year after year. That was a good 25-30 years ago. It looked the same then as it does now. Food is good especially the catfish. They give out "fixins" complementary. Service was attentive. Atmosphere is mildly noisy with an open air dining room and plenty of families gathering. They have a touristy general store area as you pay your bill and head out.

    Catfish & Chicken Livers
    Melanie B.

    Came here for the fried catfish and fried chicken livers; two of the most popular items on the menu. The catfish was good, though it could've used a bit more seasoning (we didn't realize there were seasoning options!). The chicken livers, on the other hand, were good too. Half a pound was plenty. Each meal also comes with "vittles," a nice assortment of sides that includes baked beans, coleslaw, hush puppies, and pickles/onions as a palate cleanser. It wasn't too busy during dinner, and we were seated right away. Our server was friendly and attentive. Overall, a great spot for a hearty Southern meal. If you're in the area, definitely give this place a try!

    "Arnold Palmer" made with pink lemonade since they were out of regular (yellow) lemonade
    Kayla C.

    Some girls at a local spa recommended Huck Finn's for some good ol' country eating for dinner. Their recommendation did not disappoint. The beans, coleslaw, and hush puppies they bring to the table are bottomless. You can opt for a bottomless side option for your dinner with a side chosen from the menu, but I don't remember the price. I ordered the grilled shrimp + fried catfish dinner. My catfish fillets were significantly smaller than Husband's, but whatever. They tasted delicious. He got the catfish + chicken dinner option, and he said the chicken was pretty greasy (not drained well) but overall, it was outstanding. Our server was excellent and very sweet. It was her fourth day on the job, but she handled everything gracefully, even the nasty customers sitting behind us. The noise level was about what we expected, but it wasn't overwhelming. Just a typical noise level for a rather large dining area. I've thought about those white beans, corn nuggets, hush puppies, and catfish several times since leaving, so believe me when I say we most definitely will be back for another meal or two here.

    Huck Finns Catfish in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.
    Randy G.

    My wife and I come to Pigeon Forge twice a year on business. The only place that we come to every trip is Huck Finns Catfish. We love this place. I always get the catfish and gator bites, and my wife always gets the clam strips. There was one time we came and they were out of gator so I got the frog legs. Everything is always cooked perfectly and never disappoints. The vittles they start you out with are always wonderful too. The servers are always great and always checking on you to make sure everything is good. The restaurant itself has a really cool vibe. It looks like you walked into a restaurant right off the pier. It's laid out family style with seating for all different group sizes. If you're in the area and like southern fried foods, give Huck Finns a try. They have a lot more than just the catfish, gator, and clam strips that we always have. We see other people's food passing by and it all looks wonderful.

    Fried Catfish Sandwich Lunch
    Kerri B.

    Lots of parking, no wait, so many tables! When you're seated, Southern hospitality is their strong suit. Staff is super friendly and helpful. You are started with complimentary "vittles": Baked White Beans & Turkey Ham, Dill Pickles & Sweet Onion Slices, Cole Slaw,Hushpuppies. We heard they do all you can eat catfish, but we were there for a light lunch, so we tried the broiled and fried catfish (both were so delicious). I tried the fried catfish sandwich, if you want something light, but filling, this was a good option! By the way, we loved the Huck Finn theming, they definitely didn't disappoint (all the way down to the restroom). By the way, make sure you read the signs by the restroom, there is some funny stuff!

    Dane S.

    Probably my favorite restaurant stop during my recent trip to the area. The catfish was absolutely delicious. Our server Juan was great, he joked around with us and made us feel like family. Loved the look and decor of this place. Looks like a hole in the wall but with a 5 star kitchen. Merch everywhere, had to get a shirt to take home. Definitely will be back if I'm ever in the area again.

    Mark Twain's Combo Dinner
    Jenny N.

    There is always a waitlist. We couldn't in the first time and had to make a reservation for the next day. We even met some regulars who drove from another town just to dine here--testament to the restaurant's exceptional quality. The service was warm and inviting. We were greeted with variety of side dishes. The hush puppies were soooo fresh, crusty on the outside and soft on the inside. We also really enjoyed the pickles and beans. Coleslaw had a hint of sweetness which balanced out the other salty dishes. I ordered grilled catfish and I really liked the light citrusy seasoning. The fillet was soft and easily breakable. It also came with mashed potato + gravy, which was alright. Overall, we had a great experience!

    Linda H.

    First time at this restaurant. Aliz was a very good server. She told good care of us. The food was delicious and the ice tea was so, so good. Definitely coming back.

    Pick 2: gator & chicken tenders
    Zion T.

    We love Huck Finn's! Every time we're in the areas we try to stop by! If you're in the mood for fried food this is the place to go! They are usually always busy but the service is good!

    Chicken and catfish
    Phoebe M.

    With every order the table receives vittles - which is unlimited hush puppies, beans, and pickles. However if you want to split a dinner with someone you automatically have to add $9.50 because of the vittles so I'm not crazy about that. The catfish and chicken are good, but not the best I've ever had. I would not really recommend the boom boom shrimp - instead of lightly tossing the shrimp in the sauce they just pour a bunch of sauce over the top. It may be one of the better choices to eat in pigeon forge, but nothing I would rave about.

    Boom Boom Shrimp.  Popcorn Shrimp Drizzled in a Spicy & Tangy Boom Boom Sauce
    Jimmy T.

    We went here with a large group (about 40). We were seated fairly quickly. Our waitress was very friendly. The restaurant was clean and organized. My wife and I both got the Boom Boom Shrimp. It had Popcorn Shrimp Drizzled in a Spicy & Tangy Boom Boom Sauce. In my opinion the sauce had good flavor but the shrimp seemed undercooked. They were fried but maybe not fried enough (to my liking). The "vittles " that came with the table were really good. The vittles were Baked White Beans & Turkey Ham, Huck's Famous Hushpuppies, Creamy Homemade Coleslaw, Dill Pickle Spears & Sweet Onion Slices. In my opinion for the Boom Boom Shrimp I was skip it and get something else. I give it a 2 star. Everything else I would give a 4 star...

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    We enjoyed our dinner at Huck Finn's. The service was good and the food was very good!

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    Ask the Community - Huck Finn's Catfish

    How long is the wait?

    Obviously different factors will influence this. Size of your party, day you go and time you go. My daughter and I went for lunch on a Saturday and waited less than 15 minutes

    What type of beans are the "baked white beans"?

    They are just basic white beans. Not baked beans more of a savory flavor with little pieces of ham.

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