We eat here a lot when we're in the area, this year it just happens to be thanksgiving & they had a…read morelot of food & enough space for the whole town pretty much. The decor is beautiful, the food is fresh & the service was amazing. The team here worked hard to make the food delicious on a holiday & we enjoyed it all! Will definitely be back.

Over a decade ago, there was a Western Sizzlin in California near my house that was good. I was…read moreexcited to see there was one by my hotel. I should have looked at the reviews. They are extremely accurate. Food is mediocre at best. Prime rib was advertised on billboard, but it was just a few slices that looked like jerky. Service was probably slightly worse than the food. The price was also atrocious for what we got with the bad food and Service. We had a coupon that was $1 off each adult, but the cashier said it was only 1 total. While I am looking forward to returning to Pigeon Forge one day, I know I won't return to this buffet.

This was such a cute spot inside Dollywood. The staff are dressed as "Grannies," which fits the…read moretheme perfectly and makes the whole restaurant feel fun and unique. The interior is designed to feel like you're eating in grandma's house, and the comfort food absolutely matches that cozy vibe. It's all-you-care-to-eat, so you can order multiple main dishes and sides--and there is so much food. Even between two people, we couldn't even think about going back for seconds, even though they are included. They also bring out plenty of desserts, plus drinks are included. The biscuits were hot, fresh, and baked to perfection. We left completely full and really happy. The food was delicious, the service was super friendly, and the whole experience was just really enjoyable. I loved it!

Of course being at the park all day food will be needed at some point. We ended up picking Aunt…read moreGrannys. We ate at an odd time at like 3pm or so and it wasn't super busy so we were able to seating right away. Service was good and fast. Food wasn't great but wasn't awful. Just a little boring. The portions are large since it is family style so you won't leave hungry.

If you like all you can eat seafood buffets great place to visit! Our waitress was super friendly…read moreand the young woman that took our picture was pleasant and very sweet. We had no wait and we're quickly seated. It's definitely got a tourist vibe to it but we are tourists so we fit right in.

My husband is usually great at picking restaurants, so I'm not sure why I didn't check the Yelp…read morereviews before we chose this one--big mistake. The buffet was around $60 for all-you-can-eat crab legs, which sounded promising. Unfortunately, like many others have mentioned, the crab legs were cold when we first got them. They were overcooked and lacked flavor. We did manage to get a fresher batch later, which was better, but still not great. The promotional video online clearly had some Hollywood magic--what we experienced was far from what was advertised. Overall, the buffet was a letdown. Much of the food wasn't fresh, most dishes were bland, and a few were downright inedible. The crab cakes looked like sausage patties and were just as tough. The fried oysters were slimy and mushy--not the kind of texture you expect, even for oysters. I love fried oysters, but these were a hard pass. The crab-stuffed flounder was bland, though the stuffing tasted more like what a crab cake should taste like. The frog legs were surprisingly decent and did taste like chicken. Mussels and clams were a disappointment. Green beans tasted like they came straight from a can, and the mac and cheese reminded me of frozen Stouffer's. The peel-and-eat shrimp were good, but the raw oysters were a disaster--visually unappealing and smelled off. And yes, September is an "R" month, so they should've been fine. We asked for fresher ones, and what we got still didn't pass the sniff test. I love raw oysters, but I wasn't about to risk it. Vegetable options were limited: mushrooms (which were good), canned green beans, corn on the cob, and fried okra. Service from our waitress, was hit-or-miss and didn't leave a lasting impression. The atmosphere was awkward--no music, just the hum of kitchen staff talking. It felt more like a quiet cafeteria than a lively restaurant. While that made it easy to chat with our party, it also made the overall vibe feel stale. On the plus side, the restaurant was clean. But for the price, it wasn't worth it--and we won't be returning.

I've driven by Sakura for years. The lil' missus wanted sushi yesterday. She googled sushi- says…read moreSakura has 4 stars and it's a buffet. Ok let's try it. Parking is tight. 2:30 Sunday afternoon and there is a line. It's dark. It's old. It's cramped. It's packed. Pay as you enter at some booth that looks like a fortune teller would be sitting in it. If the fortune teller was indeed there- they would say you are about to be forever changed. We paid- got seated- and headed to the buffet. Holy guacamole Batman. It's tight and crowded. They had prawns or maybe crawfish- missus loved them. They had shrimp. Fried fish looked rough. They had everything you can find in a Chinese food place. They had miles of noodles, piles of egg rolls and dumplings and spring rolls. They had ice cream and cookies and desserts. They had cakes and puddings and yes- a salad or three. If you got to a buffet and eat a salad- you got issues I can't fix. The final test: missus says she didn't see red jello. It isn't a real buffet without the red jello. I went looking. Yes- three kinds of jello. How did everything taste? Missus liked it all and really liked the potatoes ( why, just, why.) I thought the place was absolutely terrific. Old and a bit tired but the food was so very good. The service from our waits was good. She would say to people "I see you" and smile as she took the empty plates or refilled glasses. We paid $12.99 per person, plus $3 per person for drinks. With tip is was like $38 ish bucks. I can spend that at Freddy's or Burger King for two people. So- if ya haven't been there, try it. If ya have- you hopefully had the same great experience we did. Ive included a photo of the jello, just to prove how authentic Sakura is.

I was in town on vacation and was craving some Chinese food and this was the only Chinese buffet…read morearound. Surprisingly, this place stays open until 10pm nightly. Walking in, I was surprised to pay first before you eat as most places I ever been to is eat and pay later. The variety here is actually decent as I expected it to be a lot smaller than anticipated. They have their sushi bar, hibachi (cook to order), fried section, cold bar, salad bar, and dessert area. I really enjoyed their hibachi made to order areas. The cook definitely had some skills. The flavor was definitely on point! The dumpling dipping sauce was amazing. Best I have ever tasted. I am shocked this place didn't get better reviews. The waitress was attentive and kept clearing our table and giving us refills. The ice cream and fruits here was not bad at all. The quality of ice cream was very good and I really enjoyed it. Coming from Atlanta with all the Chinese buffets, I am very surprised to actually enjoy this spot. I highly recommend here if you're in town wanting some good Asian buffet. Price was just right as well. I can't wait to come back!!

Our Waiter was very helpful and knowledgeable with a great personality. We had just arrived in…read morePigeon Forge and just wanted something casual. Shoneys has been around for a long time. We don't have one near us at home so it seemed perfect. We ordered the Salad/hot bar since we couldn't decide on any menu items. The fried chicken and pinto beans were good. The "pork chop" was like nothing I've ever seen....It was like a frozen, mushy floured and deep fried UFO (unidentified Fried Object)! The rest of the items were just Meh. If we ever go again, I think we will order off the menu.

I was very disappointed. It wasnt the Shoney's that I remember. Our waitress Christy was very…read moreinattentive. We had the food bar and arrived around 2:30. She said they just started the lunch buffet. At 2:30??? I asked for sweet tea with lemon. She never told me they didn't offer lemon. I've never heard of this and was quite shocked. Somehow a white squeeze filled with a liquid appeared at our table without introduction. Apparently, lemon juice was in it but we werent informed what the liquid was. I smelled it and I think it was lemon juice. Bryan, who works in the back I think, explained that they dont offer lemons for some odd reason. We noticed we didnt have any silverware so my husband tried to find Christy. He found her and she was leaned up against the cabinet in the back laughing with 3 other servers. He gave up and found good old Bryan again to save the day! I went to the bar and tried the chicken fingers that were hard as a rock and tasteless. I tossed them on the table. I didnt even want it on my plate. Bryan came and told me he dropped some fresh ones in the frier for me as he wanted us to have fresh food. We stacked our used plates at the end of the table. Went back to the bar, came back and my silverware was gone. She took mine but left my husbands. I'm like that's it. Bryan brought me new silverware. She was again playing Miss Congeniality in the back. This manager needs to pay better attention to his staff. No wonder there was only 2 more couples in there at that time. When we were preparing to leave I asked Bryan if we can cash out with him and he get credit for the sale. He said sure. She FINALLY came to the table wanting to know if we needed anything, more tea, coke etc. Where was she the last 45 minutes when we needed her??? She saw the ten dollar bill on the table and probably figured it was her tip. It would have been had she been an attentive server but I gave it to Bryan who was a far better effective and friendly server than she was. She needs more training in customer service. The manager needs more training in being an effective manager and watching his people. Be better folks. Bryan you are a great example of an employee with exemplary customer service. Maybe you would be a fine manager/trainer. Keep up the good work.

March 22nd 2026. The food is delicious here…read more Sunday evening. Pretty busy. Some out of stocks or low amount. Otherwise, it was great!

Yes - Chicken Livers…read more Southern Food and Soul Food Very friendly service with a TN accent Choose an early time for window seating Yes - Chicken Livers Fried cabbage, turnip greens, Brussels sprouts, bell peppers, broccoli, mushrooms, cauliflower, kale, beets.... Yea - Pinto Beans and cornbread We recommend this location as well as location in Sevierville

Must visit Arguably…read morethe Best buffet in the Smokies. Not a problem for us that prices are higher than competition. Beautiful property and excellent service. My dear wife always insists on a visit, and so do I. We greatly enjoy the ambience and the dining. Great omlet, which I modified to include all ingredients and had prepared as a scramble. Musician on stairs is a plus....

Good golly, Miss Dolly did not bless this buffet.We splurged on the Easter Brunch for six people,…read moreand it was, unfortunately, an unforgettable waste of money. It took me a while to write this review because I was still trying to process just how disappointing the experience was for the whole family. Let's start with the positive: the staff was genuinely lovely--from the warm greeting at the door to our server and the buffet attendants. Everyone was kind and attentive, and they were doing their best. Now, the food. While the buffet was abundant, much of it was barely edible and did not taste freshly made. My teens--who love fried chicken--took one bite and declared it "unedible," which was my first red flag. They reverted to the kids' station, but the mac & cheese was mushy and unrecognizable, and everything else there had been steamed to within inches of its life. I tried to rally enthusiasm with the donut wall, but despite being coated in sugar, the donuts were oddly tasteless. Many items across the buffet were overly salted--yes, even the greens were sodium loaded . At the made-to-order station, I tried the stir-fry, which was unfortunately drowned in what tasted like bottled sauce. Our last hope was the crêpe station. I understand this is a high-volume restaurant, but the crêpes were clearly prepackaged, reheated to order, and filled with canned fruit. Once again: edible, but barely. We did manage to laugh together about how much we love Dolly Parton--and how shocking it was that food this bad carried her name. I can't speak to ordering off the regular menu, but I strongly recommend saving your hard-earned money and skipping this buffet altogether. Perhaps a freshly made omelet might have been better, but nothing here justified the $65 per person price tag. Aunt Grannies at the theme park is definitely better, but since it was a holiday we eventually went to Bucc- ees later to get better food .

I don't know if they're still open, but we had breakfast last fall when we were here. It was…read moreHorrible!! It advertised a big choice of items and I think there was maybe 10 things to choose from. Atmosphere was lousy, too.

Last time we were in the area we stopped and this Cici's and loved it so we decided to give it…read moreanother try. Once you walk in you purchase your buffets and collect your cups. The dining room is a nice size with plenty of seating. The workers were nice and working onion making pizzas. All the pizzas looked good, fresh, and were hot. For it being a buffet it was quite clean. The salad area was the only messy area, they barely had any lettuce. The food tasted average for being Cici's. The only issue I had was that no one picked up our plates while eating, so our table was a little crowded. Overall, a good experience and would comeback.

Every time we visit the Pigeon Forge area, we go to this Cici's Pizza location. It's always great!…read moreToday, was no different. Sandy and Clint, the staff that work there, were exceptional. Clint welcomed us and checked on us to make sure we were good. Sandy called out every time a new pizza came out so we all know which new pizza is at the buffet. Like Clint, she also walked around to check with everyone. We ordered a special request for a pizza we wanted and it was done so quick. Of course, the food was delicious!! We will definitely be back!