OMG! My wife and I both ordered the smoke house burger, mine with fries and hers came with mashed sweet potato. We both finished our huge plates, barely! These burgers took us on a trip to flavor town and the sides were also very good! I ordered an IPA with mine that also hit the spot. They have several locally made beers. This place is fantastic! My wife ordered crème brûlée and loved it. They also had a gluten free menu she appreciated. read more

Local Goat - Smokehouse Burger* - New American Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

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Wow--where do I even begin? The Local Goat came up as one of the best restaurants in Pigeon Forge, and it absolutely lived up to the hype. We were looking for something delicious but also with a fun atmosphere, and this place delivered on both. Our waiter was super friendly and helped us decide on drinks, appetizers, and entrées. We started with the deviled eggs, cheese fondue, and whiskey chicken wings. For our main dishes, we ordered the lamb burger and the BGT burger. I had never tried a tzatziki-style burger before, and wow--it was completely unique and so delicious. Every bite was incredible. My husband and I are huge foodies, and we were visiting from Miami on our honeymoon. We both absolutely loved everything and will definitely be back the next time we're in Pigeon Forge. What really stood out is that so much of the food and sauces are made fresh and locally each day--you can truly taste the difference. Highly recommend! read more

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Hands down the best food we had during our weeklong visit to Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg area! This place is huge, but so popular that there was still a wait - albeit short. It feels like a cross between sports bar and fine dining. Food is definitely upper level - even the burger my husband had was top notch. I had a pasta dish that was to die for. Service was excellent and the prices were not awful. Will return if back in the area! read more

Stopped in for lunch while in town for a volleyball tournament. My parents suggested this place and it was amazing. Their burgers had an awesome flavor along with all the fabulous toppings which make them even better. I had the pimento cheese burger which also had bacon jam on it and it was the perfect flavor combination. The fries were so good with their homemade ketchup which has just the perfect little kick to it. The buns have an everything g bagel seasoning on them which just adds to the tastiness. The restaurant is rather large with plenty of seating and we were sat right away with no wait. Several in our family added a side of ranch to dip their fries in and they all loved the homemade ranch. read more

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We're traveling and came across this fantastic restaurant in Pigeon Forge. The food was great and Krystal and Derek in the bar area were amazing bartenders. I would definitely recommend this restaurant. read more

Local Goat - Hamburger and chicken sandwich - New American Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

Local Goat was honestly such a great find while we were in town. It was pretty busy when we got there, but we were seated right away, which was a nice surprise. The place itself was clean and had a really good vibe, and our server was super friendly and attentive. We started with the Bing Bang Boom shrimp, and wow! so good! The flavor was on point. The only thing I could've skipped was the wonton crisps on the side, but that's just personal preference. For my meal, I got the TN whiskey burger and... oh my goodness. That thing was HUGE and packed with flavor. Definitely one of those burgers you keep thinking about after the trip. The fries were great too, crispy and well-seasoned. Overall, easy 10/10. I'd honestly travel back to Tennessee just to eat here again. read more

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The food was amazing and well worth the wait! We went on a Thursday night while in pigeon Forge and the parking lot is huge and was full. The wait time was about one hour so we opted to wait in the bar have an appetizer and a few drink drinks until our table was ready. The bar tender was so rude and the drinks were all off. Once seated however the service was wonderful and welcoming. The food was all outstanding and well flavored. read more

Visited again on 5/8/2026 Got Southern Salad, Strawberry Salad, Fish & Chips, & Burger All was excellent Service was excellent Restrooms were clean Will be back read more

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Went to Tennessee for a girls trip and this place was on our list of options and honestly was the best place we had all weekend! The inside is huge so don't let the packed parking lot discourage you. We were immediately seated upon walking in. Our server was amazing and swooned one of my friends lol. But the food is what is bringing me back here. Everything we tried was amazing and I went with a group of 5 gals with different taste buds. I had the TN Whiskey Glazed Burger with a side of onion rings and omg. The burger had sooo much flavor and was perfectly cooked to my liking. The onion rings were massive and battered to perfection. Everything came out fairly quickly and was so delicious! The portions are great and everything is decently priced for the location. Will definitely be my top spot when I'm in the PF area! read more

Local Goat - TN Whiskey burger with onion rings - New American Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

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A solid choice for a lunch or dinner when in the Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge area. Upon first glance, it looks like your typical pub style restaurant with new American fare. However this establishment dares to take risks like deep frying deviled eggs and making all condiments in-house, assuring a unique experience. On a busy Sunday, my party of 2 was seated immediately and our waitress made sure to explain the menu since it was our first time. For our entrees, we ordered the Billy burger and the farmhouse burger, both of which were cooked to perfection. The patty was juicy, flavorful, and piled high with toppings. The seasoned bun was a welcome surprise. If you like burgers, you can't go wrong ordering one with your favorite customizations. It was our first time, but won't be our last visit when we are in Pigeon forge on a future trip! read more

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Family owned, friendly environment and cool merch! Maria did a phenomenal job. As soon as we told her it was our first time, she got excited for us to be there and gave us confidence that we will enjoy whatever we order. We absolutely did!! We got the spinach dip... okay so it comes with pico and sour cream. My boyfriend practically flipped the cup into his mouth of pico because it tasted that good! It was so fresh and the acidity was perfect. The spinach was good too lol He got the ribeye with baked potato and coleslaw. 10/10 he left no crumbs! The steak was cooked to perfection.... perfectly pink in the middle. Melted in your mouth with an incredible flavor! (I low key regret not getting a steak) I got a salmon Ceaser salad. It was massive and it was good. I'll say I wish I would have ordered something different. Nothing was wrong with it at all, I feel like I could have gotten this salad anywhere back home. But the steak..... the little piece I had left me wanting more!!! We absolutely did not have room for dessert and wish we did because they sounded so good! read more

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It has been a while since I last visited Pigeon Forge, and I decided to follow a Yelp recommendation for Local Goat. I am so glad I did because it absolutely did not disappoint. The service was wonderful from start to finish. The wait staff were very friendly and clearly knew the menu inside and out, which made ordering easy. As for the vibe, the ambiance was perfect. It has that great "local bar" feel with plenty of screens to catch a game, but without all the obnoxious noise you usually find in those types of places. It was a really comfortable spot to just sit and eat. For starters we got their fried deviled eggs and bar queso spread. For our mains, we ended up trying one of the burgers from their huge selection and a Mediterranean salad creation. Whether it was a standard menu item or something a bit more customized, everything came out tasting fresh and full of flavor. Between the amazing food and the great service, I will definitely be making this a staple stop for any future trips through Pigeon Forge. If you are in the area, it is definitely worth checking out. read more

Local Goat - Burger and Hand-Cut French Fries - New American Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

We stopped in for lunch at Local Goat on Tuesday, December 9, arriving close to 1 PM--and the place was packed. Clearly a local favorite, just as the name suggests. We split a chicken sandwich and fries, which turned out to be the perfect portion for lunch. I also grabbed a local IPA, which paired nicely with the meal. I'd absolutely love to swing back here. The beer list alone is impressive, and their whiskey selection is off the hook--I even spotted a couple of Pappy Van Winkle options, which is a rare sight anywhere. Local Goat makes everything from scratch, including the buns, and sources their ingredients from local producers in the area. Definitely check this place out. It has a great vibe, an extensive drink selection, and food options that can satisfy just about any palate. read more

Local Goat - 12.9.2025 - New American Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

10 out of 10! Ask for Tanna. She is the best. She recommended all the dishes we ordered and everything was delicious. Very busy restaurant. Make a reservation because it is worth it. Clean. Excellent service and food came out fast! read more

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I might have been on vacation mode with no cares in the world but this place was fantastic! We did have to wait forever to be able to dine in since the place was packed and our server was was MIA for a bit, but, in her defense, place was ridiculously full. We were so hungry we order so many appetizers that by the time we got our main dishes, we were full. Goat cheesebis the theme so a couple had goat cheese in them, perfection. This not not deter us from digging in though. Most got hamburgers and all were so satisfying and amazing. One member got a chicken sandwich, and though it was not the worst, it was not the best either, pasta was also average. Nonetheless, I would definitely visit again if in the area. read more

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Went back for the second time after a year and it still is just as good as a year ago! Went early on a Tuesday afternoon and had about 30 minute wait time! Our waiter Caleb was fast to get our drinks and his yummy recommendations! We started with the creamy spinach dip and I really think it was the best I ever had in my entire life! I had the Smokehouse burger with their fries which EVERYTHING is made from scratch even the ketchup! My boyfriend had the Teriyaki filet kabobs with fried rice and steamed broccoli! He also added a side of the pimento cheese grits and they were delicious!!!! My only regret is not getting a ketchup to go with my leftovers!!! Beautiful restaurant big windows and nice wooden tables! TVs in every room! read more

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Great food, nice atmosphere and friendly and helpful service! Our waitress Layla was awesome! We highly recommend visiting this place! They have televisions and we were able to watch the Basketball tournament. read more

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One of the best value restaurants in the entirety of the Smokies. Been 7+ times and keep coming back. If you have to get any one thing, get a burger. The tuna burger is the best I've EVER had, but I so desperately wish they hadn't taken the Milton off the menu. The service is good too but the food is so good for the price. read more

Local Goat - The Milton* - New American Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

Stopped in one recent Saturday night for dinner with my sister and mother. They were on a 25 minutes wait so we got on the list and fortunately ended up only waiting about 15 minutes before getting the text our table was ready. The place was pretty packed and I'm not sure how many tables our server had but she seemed to be a bit overwhelmed as we would go for long periods of time without seeing her. For starters we went with the Stuffed Piquillo Peppers which came out super quickly after ordering. They were a table favorite - I mean, warm sweet piquillo peppers stuffed with goat cheese and topped with a balsamic glaze a basil you definitely aren't going to go wrong. After this it was almost an hour before our entrees I came out though so I guess we shouldn't have gobbled all the peppers down so quickly. For my entree, I went with the Teriyaki Filet Kabobs. On paper they sounded delicous but instead they were just ok - ordered medium but they came out more medium well and the flavor/marinade was lacking in flavor. After dropping our orders off we didn't see our server again for quite some time and had to chase her down just to get the check. All in all - as a huge goat cheese lover (which many of their menu items feature) I wanted to love The Local Goat but the taste of the entree and lackluster service left much to be desired (even on a Saturday night). read more

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100% recommend the Local Goat. If you can make a reservation online as it is very busy. The food is delicious!! The ribs were great! The burgers are always delicious and well seasoned. My husband did try the fried deviled eggs and he enjoyed them. I personally did not. The service was excellent at the Local goat and this was our second time dinning with them. Highly recommend you check them out on your visit to Piegon Forge. For us this is the number 1 dinning spot in the area! read more

The service was great, but the food itself was rather bland. It seemed that nearly everything lacked flavor, which was a surprise and a disappointment. My daughter even remarked how good everything smelled when we got in, but the food itself was fried but bland. The fried green tomatoes were bland, and the sauce and goat cheese made it a bit more palatable. The salmon was flavorless apart from a strong fishy taste, and the mashed potatoes that were supposed to have caramelized onions in them were not caramelized just soggy. My mom did like the fish and chips, and my daughter remarked "that's good meat" about her plain burger. read more

I tried the filet teriyaki kebab, and it was absolutely delicious! The presentation was deceiving -- it didn't look like much at first, but the flavor was outstanding. The teriyaki filet steak was cooked perfectly, tender and full of flavor. The rice was seasoned and cooked just right, and while the steamed broccoli wasn't much to write home about. We also had the ribs, which came with a side of cole slaw. The slaw was super fresh and perfectly balanced -- a great palate cleanser alongside the rich bbq ribs. The rack itself was delicious, and honestly, half a rack is plenty for one person unless you're deliberately saving some to take home. Overall, great food and definitely worth a visit if you're in Pigeon Forge! read more

Local Goat - New American Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

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I had a very mixed experience at Local Goat. Our original server, Alexander J, unfortunately made the experience frustrating. It felt like the level of service we received depended on how we looked or were perceived. If you didn't appear like you were going to leave a big tip, you were basically ignored. We waited long periods without being checked on, and when she did come by, it felt rushed and inattentive. Meanwhile, we could clearly see her spending time joking and engaging with other tables she may have assumed would tip more. At one point, it even seemed like our requests were completely forgotten while other tables were being fully taken care of. What saved the experience was another server, Logan. He wasn't even assigned to our table, but he noticed we had been sitting there for a long time without proper service and stepped in. From that point on, he handled nearly everything--taking our order, bringing food, helping with appetizers, and even addressing an issue with the soda machine being out of syrup. Logan went above and beyond, and honestly, without him, we probably would have left. His professionalism and awareness completely turned things around. Because of the poor service from our assigned server, I left her no tip. However, I made sure Logan was taken care of and then some because he earned it. This isn't about how someone is dressed or who you think has money. You never know who someone is or how they'll tip. Every guest should be treated the same. Huge shoutout to Logan you're the reason this review isn't one star. Management should take note. He has leadership potential and deserves recognition. Note: Also the food wasn't that good. read more

Local Goat - Local Goat 2167 - New American Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

Amazing food, excellent service! I have to eat gluten free, and they are very educated on what I can/cannot have and very cautious. I deeply appreciate this. read more

Food was very good. Had a lot bigger selection than I expected. I got the crab cake blt and my wife got the lamb burger. Both were delicious. I would definitely recommend it and eat here again in the future. read more

I ordered a bison burger (my favorite) and it was delicious! It was very juicy! The space is big but still make a reservation! The staff was helpful and friendly. There were homemade soaps and lotions at the front which was nice read more

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When you remember a place after 3 years...it's a must to return. And that's exactly what we did vacationing in the area again. The standout dish this time was their New Orleans BBQ shrimp appetizer (bonus it's gluten free). HOLY AMAZING don't pass this up!!! I could eat the sauce that's on it all day long. So unique, so flavorful, and actually not what you'd expect for a 'bbq' shrimp. I also loved my Farmhouse burger (with a gluten free bun). I skipped the cheese but maybe I'm almost glad I did. The burger itself was SO flavorful...I would have eaten it plain. The toppings were just bonus, including the great bacon. Highly recommend! So glad we stopped here again. It won't disappoint no matter what you get I don't think. read more

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There's a reason this place has such great reviews. We had reservations which I highly recommend making because this place is packed pretty much as soon as they open. I am all for keeping local local and what I love about this place is that's exactly what they do. Almost everything is local and made in house every day and it shows. It was all so fresh and so delicious. I am a sauce girly through and through and all of theirs are homemade. The garlic aioli and fire roasted jalapeno ranch were some of my favorites along with the roasted tomato vinaigrette. I don't think there's anything here that won't be good. Keep it local because it is working! read more

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My boyfriend, brother, and I stopped by The Local Goat after a long weekend snowboarding, even driving about an hour out of our way because of how great our previous experience had been. Back in August, my boyfriend and I had an amazing visit at the bar. The bartender (I wish we remembered his name) was fantastic, thoughtful with recommendations and incredibly hospitable. After recently relocating from Southern California, we thought we had found our new favorite spot. Unfortunately, this visit didn't live up to that first experience. Our server, Eli R., seemed rushed from the start. We ordered the spinach artichoke dip, a salad to share, and our entrees, and asked for the meal to be coursed out. Despite that request, everything arrived within a couple of minutes of each other. By the time we worked our way to the entrees, they had already cooled down. The service continued to feel hurried throughout the meal. Our check was brought out without any mention of dessert, though my boyfriend decided to order one anyway. When I asked to add an espresso martini afterward, Eli visibly crumpled the receipt in front of us and seemed frustrated before going to get my cocktail. That moment unfortunately sealed what had already been a disappointing experience. Given how much we enjoyed our first visit, this one was a letdown. While we had previously considered The Local Goat a new favorite after moving here, this experience makes it hard to justify going out of our way to return. read more

Every time we have visited Pigeon Forge, we have driven by the Local Goat. The parking lot is always packed! This trip we decided to brave the line and give it a go. The lobby was full, but with only having 2 in our party, we were able to be seated immediately. The menu is extensive with something for everyone. We really enjoyed the half order of onion rings to get started. We had the Maui Chicken (a big win) and the Shrute Burger (ok, but wouldn't order again). The fries are delicious! Shout out to Shelby who was extremely friendly and took great care of us! read more

Local Goat - New American Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

Wow! This place rocks. We put our name in for the 35 minute waitlist, but parked our butts at the bar immediately and had dinner there. Bartenders were personable, knowledgeable and made some good recommendations. We had the peanut butter milk stout beer (Jim) and the Magners pear cider beverage (me). Both were excellent recommendations. We ordered the Hawaiian Ribeye dinner (Jim) and the Tavern Steak salad (me). Again both were excellent. We knew we wanted to try the dessert, so we got to go boxes to enjoy leftovers tomorrow. For dessert we ordered the bread pudding (Jim) and the peanut butter pie (me). Another wow for the desserts. Highly recommend you try this place. It is quite popular so be prepared to wait unless you luck out like we did with a bar seat. read more

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Visiting Pigeon Forge for spring break with the kiddos. Went here based on literally EVERY locals recommendation. Lyft driver, hotel check in guy, waiters at other establishments, basically every local you ask will point you to local goat so of course we had to go. Happy to say we were not disappointed! When we got there obviously every tourist was told to come here because the place was packed!!! We were told it would be a 30-45 min wait which turned out to be more like 20 mins! Our waitress Kate was amazing! Service is not lacking in Pigeon Forge I guess it being a tourist town and all! Anyway back to local goat...got the steak nachos. 4/5 - steak was nice and tender but I'm used to warm tortilla chips and hot cheese which these were lacking. I got the Billy burger with bacon. Cooked to perfection but no seasoning whatsoever. Fries were ok. Son had the TN glazed burger which he thoroughly enjoyed, daughter the patriot which she loved and other son the fettuccine Rocco which was just ok. Everything was cooked to perfection but no seasoning. The St Kitts rum punch was pretty good. Food came out really fast. Sat in the bar area so not sure how the rest of the restaurant looked like but it seemed spacious. read more

Local Goat - Billy Burger* - New American Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

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Such wonderful service and even better food! Even with it being packed on a Saturday night, we were in and out (including the wait for a table) in around an hour! Paul was such a delight and was extremely kind to us and very attentive during our entire meal. We will be back next time we are in town the crème Brulé was to die for! read more

Local Goat - Crème Brûlée with Seasonal Berries - New American Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

BEST BURGER AND FRIES! So good we went twice during our stay!! Both times the food and service were amazing . read more

Local Goat - Billy Burger* - New American Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

The reviews and the high rating had us convinced the Goat would be a home run! Instead, this may easily rank as our worst food experience in the Sevierville/Pigeon Forge area. My husband ordered the ribeye, and I ordered the flame-grilled ribeye with onion rings and a baked potato ($38). I ordered the Maui chicken that comes with fried rice and broccoli ($20). We also ordered the cheese fondue as an appetizer ($14). The positives: The cheese fondue was good (although honestly, not as good as Taco Ranch's queso in PF). The negatives: The quality of my husbands ribeye was HORRIBLE. This is the first time in his life that he's returned something he ordered. The waitress gave us the 'everything is locally sourced' speech, but wow, once he cut into that steak, it made his stomach turn. I tried a bit and it was horrendous. I can't stress how bad it was. Not only was it overcooked (he ordered it Medium), but the quality seemed like something you'd pick up at a discount food store. We can honestly say it's the worst steak we've tried. When I finally talked him into saying something, the waitresses response was 'what's wrong with it?' 3 bites were taken and it was removed from our bill. Quality-wise, Applebee's has better steaks. My entree was the Maui Chicken. It was edible, but again, Texas Roadhouse and Outback's chicken breast blows this out of the water. The quality was also worse than Applebee's. My broccoli was undercooked and my rice was crunchy. Skip the Goat. It's overrated and the wait time is too long, even when you call ahead. Five Oaks Farm Kitchen, the Old Mill, Calhoun's, Paula Deen's, and Applebarn are far superior choices. The Local Goat is overpriced and poor quality. Don't be fooled by the photos, once you cut into the steak and chicken, it's a huge disappointment. The ambiance is loud and lackluster. Too many great options in the area to waste your time and money here. read more

Local Goat - The Maui Chicken was edible, but poor quality. - New American Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

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This spot was really delicious. Went to celebrate a birthday and while they don't do anything special, it was still really nice experience. Service st the bar was spot on. I told the bartender the type of drink I had in mind and she made me a delicious blackberry drop and she got our mule down perfectly, We had to wait 15 minutes for our table and once it was ready I received a text message. The meal was delicious. I can see why this is a popular spot. The bread pudding dessert needs something added, like bananas or pecans. Overall great experience. Parking can get crazy. read more

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Been here a couple of times before, and I'm never disappointed. My husband and I ordered the TN Whiskey burger, onion rings , and fried green tomatoes to share today. The TN whiskey burger had a TN whiskey glaze, smoked bacon, crispy onions, and garlic aioli. It was huge and so yummy!! The burgers are served with house-made shoestring fries, that are some of the best I've ever tasted. The onion rings were bigger than any I'ld ever seen served at a restaurant. The 1/2 order was plenty for us, and they were cooked to perfection! The fried green tomatoes were also a great choice of appetizers. They were sooooooo good, topped with goat cheese, bacon jam, and caramelized onions. I would recommend getting just what we ordered, because you'll really like those things too. But, in all seriousness, you can't go wrong ordering anything on the menu! This is one of my favorite restaurants in Pigeon Forge, and it must be many others favorite, because the parking lot is always full. If it takes a while to be seated, it's totally worth the wait! And, if you have to wait, I suggest getting their "Signature" Bloody Mary, especially if it's late morning early afternoon when you dine. It's really good too! read more

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Rarely post a review, yet rely on yelp 99% of the time when I travel for work or leisure. Local Goat didn't disappoint. I think I'm a foodie given the countless years of dining out for work and pleasure. The food at Local Goat is phenomenal. If you're in question what to order just sit at the bar and let Katie choose for you and Megan take care of you. I went back a second night in a row to experience their exceptional service and company, although minus one the next night (her name escapes me). Just go to learn more of the inside joke. Cheers to them both and Local Goat! Thank you! read more

My $39 Ribeye (which looked like a sirloin) steak was so tough, and had so much gristle that I could not eat it. The shift manager didn't tell me I could have called someone who was over her. She only insisted on giving me $12 credit when we had spent almost $100 total on the bill. The steak obviously & visibly wasn't eaten and she knew all I wanted was a refund of my steak. I had even commented how tender my husband's steak was, how good the sides and deviled eggs were, and we tipped the waitress $30 cash so it wouldn't be another bill issue. Now someone over the shift manager told me to send her my address 2 weeks ago (March 28th) and said that she would make it right. I still have yet to hear anything back from her. I even offered to remove my comment and review in consideration of understanding my complaint. Everyone there claims they are THE manager, but no one will tell me who the owner or lead manager is. I understand mistakes happen and 99% of restaurants fix those mistakes one way or another. No one wants to admit there was a mistake made and that they should have refunded the whole $39. read more

Local Goat - One tender Ribeye, and a very tough sirloin that was supposed to be a ribeye. - New American Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

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Wow this was a popular place! Good cold taps and their fried deviled eggs was evil good. My son enjoyed his burger but my poor husband said his blue cheese burger was extremely salty and couldn't eat it. His fries were oily too, I tried them, ick. Meagan our server was amazing and took care of us. 4 stars because I did enjoy what I ordered. I was disappointed though by the oily fries and lack of ambiance. It was just a large room to eat, no theme or decor really. Kinda weird. read more

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