We love Huck Finn's. It's become one of the places that I always want to go to anytime I'm in Pigeon Forge! The table vittles, the Southern cooking and the country feeling atmosphere is always a TN vibe in itself! Definitely work trying and hopefully you feel that it's worth returning! read more

Huck Finn's Catfish - Southern Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

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This was recommended to us while we were visiting pigeon forge. There is a short-ish wait depending on the time of day you're there, but they're is a gift shop and nice deck area while waiting. It's a good size place, and with that comes a LOT of internal noise. My sister and I had a hard time having normal conversation. We had a great waitress, friendly and smiling. She also made sure we got whatever we needed. They stay you with a bunch of free starters, yummy coleslaw, pinto beans, and hush puppies, but themselves enough for a meal! The food was...smeh. I got what was supposed to be fried catfish, but arrived baked - and greasy. I ended up sending it back. It was a fun place to visit, but I didn't feel the quality of the food, and the volume of the place works make it worth a return trip. I should also note - the staff, from waitress, to the busses deserve kudos, they kept that place moving! read more

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Another trip to Huck Finn's and another great meal. We had to wait about 10 minutes to be seated but once we e had a table, our server was immediately there to take our drink order. I ordered the Mark Twain combo. My brother ordered the Southern Chicken Fingers. Both were very good. The catfish was my favorite. So flaky and fried well. The fried chicken was good too. My brother said his chicken fingers were good as well. Overall, another great visit. Will definitely return. read more

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We sat down quick and had our coleslaw and hush puppies fast. Service was quick and accurate the whole time. She checked on us several times and kept our drinks filled. I got the catfish of course with green beans. Everything was hot and delicious. The restaurant was big and very country. We loved it and will make it our first stop when we come back this fall. They also have a cool gift shop. read more

Huck Finn's Catfish - Catfish and green beans. They were on point. - Southern Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

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Let's start by saying I know true country cooking... This was good, but nothing to write home about. They bring out unlimited hush puppies, beans and coleslaw family style and you order a meal for yourself. (The hush puppies are good and you will accidentally fill up on them lol). I had a catfish sandwich and it was good. The one thing I was disappointed in is the "Famous Banana Pudding" people rave about. Yes the cookies in it are unique (definitely NOT a Nilla Wafer) and, don't get me wrong, it was tasty but it was EXTREMELY SWEET and all cookies. It is high priced ($96 for 4 adults) but the service was great and it is a very cute, very clean restaurant. read more

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I am absolutely blown away by this place! My fiancé and I went at prime dinner time and we only had to wait about 10 minutes to sit down and eat even though the place was completely full pretty much. Our server was incredible, fast, kind, and helpful. We witnessed him cleaning tables and running around like crazy to provide good service for his tables. Easily the best server we have ever witnessed. The Boom Boom sauce is absolutely delicious, and the chicken was tender, juicy, with the best batter I've ever tasted. Do not pass this place up. My fiancé also got the gator bites and catfish, which I also tried and loved. I have nothing negative to say about this place. read more

Huck Finn's Catfish - Vittles - Southern Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

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Huck Finn's Catfish was a delightful local find in Pigeon Forge--exactly the kind of non-chain Southern seafood spot we love discovering. We stumbled in after a quick stop at the post office and were pleasantly surprised. Jerry, our server, immediately set the tone with genuine Southern hospitality. The space is unassuming, rustic, and packed with quirky knickknacks and funny sayings everywhere--even in the restrooms, very Southern, very charming. We started with the fried green tomatoes--simple, hot, freshly cooked, and satisfying, not fancy, but done right. Lunch special there was a steal: without even asking, we were served a big bowl of beans, hush puppies, coleslaw, plus sliced onions and dill pickles. Consider us impressed. The coleslaw was a standout, the hush puppies were light and not greasy, and even the water (served in giant mason jars with lemon) stayed on theme. I had the grilled chicken with green beans; my cousin ordered the grilled catfish with fries. Everything was fresh, well-seasoned, and clearly made to order. Great service, solid Southern food, and budget-friendly lunch options. Shoutout again to Jerry for the warm service. Huck Finn's just earns a permanent spot on our Smokies must-return list--next time, it's AYCE fried catfish and chicken for sure. read more

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This food was so good... good good. lol. Everything was fried perfectly. They do have all you can eat, but we did carryout The sides were crazy big portions and every single one was flavorful. Nothing was bland. I ate a good amount of mine. The fried shrimp, fish, and chicken were seasoned just right and fried golden brown and crispy. Not greasy, not soggy just done the right way. They know how to fry food. Customer service was good the food and it came out so fast I would definitely come back here. Yes huck Finn. lol. read more

Huck Finn's Catfish - Coleslaw White beans Green beans - Southern Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

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This review is late but in July I visited the Pigeon Forge area and after viewing several menus in the area, my husband and I decided to try Huck Finn's Catfish before we headed back home. We were certainly not disappointed. We had a short wait for a table upon arriving, which was fine. It gave us time to peruse the small shop. We were seated and our server was quite friendly and took our order quickly. We enjoyed Catfish ad chicken, fried okra, and were excited that cole slaw, great northern beans, hush puppies and pickles came with our order. Everything was fried to perfection. The catfish was fried with a cornmeal batter, and the chicken was very crispy. We couldn't eat all the food so our server packed up our leftovers, and we left full and satisfied. Our hotel room had a kitchenette and the leftovers reheated nicely. Whenever we are ever in the Pigeon Forge area again, we will definitely make another visit. Thanks Huck Finn's for a wonderfully satisfying true southern meal! read more

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. read more

Huck Finn's Catfish - AYCE catfish - Southern Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

Huck Finn's owner now forbids down grading from all you can eat to the 3 piece chicken offering as our party did not order more chicken and the manager said she would lose her job if she adjusted the order. Said server should have offered the lesser options and upgrade for more if more was required. Server did not offer that at all. This misguided policy has caused us to refrain from the restaurant. Way to lose some of your local base. read more

Did not disappoint. They were busy but was greated right away. Friendly staff. Loved the ambiance. Food was very good. They bring out beans, coleslaw and hush puppies. Everything was way better than I expected. It is a must try. read more

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This place is amazing!!! Every single time we come up to Gatlinburg we go here! The service is the best it's ever been, our server was named Aura and she had some insane aura that lit up the whole room. The food came out quick and it was all fresh and slpendiforous! Thank you Huck Finns for another phenomenal visit! read more

Huck Finn's Catfish - Sweet Tea - Southern Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

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We stopped in for a late lunch after finding them online. We were promptly greeted. The inside reminds you of a rustic type cabin. We were taken to the back and seated among other guests. No one ever came over to greet us or take our drink orders after about 10 minutes. It is not like the restaurant was super crowded. In the end, we decided to leave and find another place to eat. read more

Absolutely loved the food. There was more than we could eat and the vitals were very good. Service was very good and the seating was very quick. The place had a very happy and nice decor. read more

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. read more

Huck Finn's Catfish - Southern Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

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Our waiter, Jeff, was awesome! The food was the disappointment. For the price (my meal was $18.99 for what's in the picture), it was a let down. The chicken was bland. I had the cajun grill seasoning and you could barely taste it. You'd expect it to be spicy too but...nothing. The mash potatoes was good. The restaurant is massive and it is well decorated with the seats spaced out very well. read more

Huck Finn's Catfish - Grilled Chicken and mashed potatoes - Southern Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

We went there for lunch and it was good. We have been there before and we will be back. The service was excellent and our server Hunter was nice and answered all my questions. read more

This is a great pace to go if you are in Pigeon Forge, TN and like fried catfish, fried chicken, white beans, hush puppies, and more! They give you your drink in a GIANT Mason jar! I love the atmosphere and all the license plates at the cashier. They have great deserts and service. Workers are kind. I will be returning! 5 stars read more

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! read more

Huck Finn's Catfish - Catfish & Chicken Livers - Southern Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

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. read more

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Every time we get the opportunity to visit the smokies we visit Huck Finn's The servings are plentiful and the fried catfish and hush puppies are awesome. Don't pass this place over if you like catfish and fried chicken. They are the best!!!! read more

If you want catfish and/or fried chicken, this is the spot for you. Great atmosphere and friendly staff cater to your every need. Once seated, they bring hush puppies, slaw, and white beans. Then you get to order your meal. They offer AYCE dinners, or specific 3 or 4 piece dinners (or combo fish/chicken dinners). Everything came out timely and hot/fresh. Since the sides are endless, the 3 piece catfish dinner was more than enough for me. They had some good looking banana pudding and heath bar cake, but I was so stuffed I'll have to wait until next time to try dessert. We will definitely go back!!! read more

The vittles are a unique and very welcome addition to the meal. Everything tasted just like my grandma's cooking. The portions were great. Our server was nice, and despite being told there was a 20 minute wait, we were sat earlier. It's a kitschy vibe, but I enjoyed looking at everything on the walls. Touristy, but great food. read more

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. read more

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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! read more

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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. read more

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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! read more

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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. read more

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Yelp! The infamous Huck Finns! We are back as a party of 4. Allison is our waitress and I must say, she does a fine job. Thank you girl for good service. Now on to this food! You gets your VITTLES to start. White beans, hush puppies, slaw, pickles and onions. Yummy! Hot, fresh and good. Then we added fried green tomatoes and fried green beans. Chile we full! This stuff so good. Bae got half fried chicken and half catfish with fries. Mommy could only handle the vittles. Dee got shrimp and catfish with fried okra. I got the fried chicken dinner with mashed potatoes. All this stuff good! We come back every time. Y'all already know, I'll be back again. Oh, it's Mommy's birthday and they gave her red velvet cake to celebrate. We too full!!! But, thanks!!! read more

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! read more

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I am southern born and raised and fried food is my favorite. I had the chicken and fish combo and probably the best fried chicken I ever ate. Our waiter was Mo, he was the best. The place is full of old antiques. Loved it. read more

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. read more

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I came for the catfish and was disappointed for sure. Small filets hidden in a dull batter that was tough. Even when hot it lacked the crunch. The fixings were ok, nice cole slaw and I liked the white beans. My son got gator bites and clam strips with frog legs and fries. He ate the frog and left the rest. Just not right. Wife sent back the over cooked grilled shrimp and undercooked grilled catfish. Pork chops that replaced it was very good. 3 meals, 3 teas, tax and tip was $110. I would have done better at Texas Road House for catfish, just saying... Disappointed in the tourist trap. We know good food. This ain't it folks. read more

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... read more

Huck Finn's Catfish - Boom Boom Shrimp. Popcorn Shrimp Drizzled in a Spicy & Tangy Boom Boom Sauce - Southern Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

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One of my favorite places and has been for many years that we come to pigeon Forge the food is always fresh. It never changes what you get today will be the same thing you got several years ago. The restaurant is very clean. The White staff is always super friendly and very helpful. They must visit when visiting pigeon Forge. read more

This place was good and you are guaranteed to get full. The bring out all the "vittles"- white beans, slaw, hushpuppies, and pickles (as much as you want). Great place and plenty of room to seat down and eat. Service was great! read more

Wonderful Place - Fries Okra, Grilled Chicken and Grilled Trout seasoned in Lemon. Viddles include Coleslaw, Ham n Beans, Hush Puppies, Pickles and Onions Great Place for Lunch or Dinner! read more

Huck Finn's Catfish - Viddles that come with Meal - Southern Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

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From beginning to end- it was a great experience! The food is always amazing and they have GREAT sweet tea! One of our go-to's when we're visiting! read more

Good coleslaw and mashed potatoes. Chicken fried steak was a bit dry. Friendly service four stars read more

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