The food and service here is great. For us though, it is a favorite for lunch or dinner. We tried breakfast this year and found we like other places better. While the food was good, the selection was just a little more narrow and specific than elsewhere. For instance instead of simple pancakes or French toast it was cinnamon pecan. The banana nut mini muffins were wonderful. Even the kids (who hate nuts in things) devoured them. Also, the tasty multi-berry jam is available in the store next door, and we bought some to take home. Overall, the food was delicious, and service was top notch as usual. But we will stick to lunch and dinner here. read more

Pretty decent restaurant. I tried going last night and it was PACKED! Lines out the door, all the way to the curb! We skipped and came back around 1 today. Still full however took our name, and within 10 minutes our name along with others called up. We were seated. I had the fried chicken, she had the chicken and dumplings. Both had green beans, mashed potatoes, soup and corn fritters. I would say the chicken and dumplings were better however fried chicken was good. After we had banana pudding, which was good. If you're able to, visit them, do so. Can be packed rather fast and often read more

Of course we had to try the highly rated Old Mill Restaurant during a recent visit to the city! We were quoted a 45 mins wait but it was over an hour. We visited the store and water while we waited. The atmosphere definitely fits the city country vibe of Pigeon Forge. I had the chicken and dumplings which were so good. They came with green beans, mash potatoes, corn chowder and hush puppies which were also great. Our server was very friendly and made the experience even better. I can see why they are so highly rated! Everything was good! read more

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This was our first stop in Pigeon Forge and we had a great experience. There was a wait but it they seated people quickly. Our waiter was very nice and helpful when asking for dish recommendations. I had the turkey dinner meal and the cornbread dressing was amazing! The green beans were soggy and not flavorful but everything else we ordered was great. Other dishes enjoyed at the table were the boiled catfish and chicken and dumplings. The dumplings were really well flavored. Great spot for good ole southern comfort food. read more

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So good came here 3 times. Everything from breakfast to dinner was amazing. The food is truly home made and high quality in every aspect. Everything tasted amazing and portions and huge. You definitely will not leave hungry of unsatisfied. The value for you money is best meal in pigeon forge as well. read more

Old Mill Restaurant - American Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

We had heard a lot about the Old Mill and trying this out if visiting. Once pulling up and checking in this gave us the same vibes of St. Augustine. Very crowded when we arrived and were told a 30 minute wait but were called much quicker. The decor is amazing and the views depending what floor your on determine if you can view the river. The lower floors have those views. The service was good but definitely stretched so you may not see them often. The food was pretty good, you can tell this was scratch and made with care. Get here early if you want to try them out. read more

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We love the Old Mill Restaurant. Probably our favorite in Pigeon Forge. Down home cooking at its best. It was extremely busy when we arrived but definitely worth the wait. As with any busy restaurant , it was loud, but it didn't bother us. Johnny was on the spot today. Our favorite server, Santiago, was only taking large tables according to the hostess who could have been kinder, but Johnny definitely filled his place well. The corn chowder was amazing as were the corn fritters. Piping hot. Husband ordered the Country Fried Chicken with the gravy on the side. Added Cole slaw. I had the Pot roast with slaw instead of green beans. Everything was incredibly delicious! Food was perfect and the service on point. Always worth the wait. No time wasted when you get food as great as this. read more

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The Old Mill is a must stop every time we're in the Smoky Mountains! All the food is delicious and the service is always great! read more

Old Mill Restaurant - Chocolate Cake! - American Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

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I have mixed feelings about this place and if I could rate it separately on the restaurant experience and the food, I would. I'll start with the positive - the food is better than expected. My catfish dinner was tasty and hot. Each meal comes with a variety of sides, corn fritters, salad, soup and dessert and everything exceeded my expectations as far as quality goes. The value is good and portions plentiful. We ended up taking my husbands entire chicken pot pie to go as we were already full by the time our entrees came out. The only disappointment food-wise was that they were out of banana pudding by time we ordered dessert, but the pecan pie was a great consolation. That said, the overall experience of this place is exactly what you'd expect from a touristy restaurant turning over hoards of people as quickly as possible. From beginning to end, it felt like I was eating at Disney World, from the Big Thunder Mountain-like queue (and hour plus wait) to the nondescript, somewhat dirty dining rooms. Our server was efficient and nice, but was obviously extremely busy, as were the dozens of others scurrying around with huge trays full of food. Overall, I'd average the food 4 stars with the experience 2 stars, for an overall 3 stars. It's not a place I'll itch to return to, but I wasn't sorry we went either. read more

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Our first time visiting the restaurant and the food was yummy and served quickly! Our server Savi, was very friendly & made excellent recommendations which we appreciated. Would definitely recommend stopping by while in Pigeon Forge! read more

We are from NJ so there aren't any Southern comfort food options at home excluding Cracker Barrel lol. This place did not disappoint. The Chicken and dumplings were amazing. We also got the Chicken fried steak and Prime Rib. Corn chowder and corn fritters were very good. I am not a big pecan pie person but had to try it. Very good! Great home cooked food. The place was crowded and they don't have a liquor license, but definitely worth going to. Highly recommend! read more

I think this might have been a case of me just ordering the wrong thing. I called my order in for carryout and the service was great. The food was done really fast even though they were packed. I was in and out with no issues, and my food was hot. The hush puppies were good. I ate all of them. The collard greens had no seasoning, but the green beans did and they had meat in them for extra flavor. I ordered the hot roast beef sandwich, which came with mashed potatoes and green beans. The beef was cooked medium rare and was tough as a shoe. I couldn't eat it, although the gravy was good. Because the food was so uneven, I really think I just ordered the wrong item. There are so many places on the strip and I'm only here for the weekend, so I probably wouldn't go back. I wouldn't want to risk my food not being good again. read more

Waited 1.25 hours to get in and it was so worth it. Hubby got the pot pie which was huge!! He also got the pecan pie for dessert which was delicious!! I got the turkey dinner which was absolutely delicious. Along with the fritters, soup, salad, green beans and mashed potatoes with our meal. My husband who doesn't even like turkey took a bite and said it was really good. Savannah was our server and she was attentive and answered all of our questions since this was the first time dining here. She's a gem. I got the chocolate cake for dessert and Savannah told me that it was really decadent. It was and I would have preferred getting the pecan pie. Dinner at Old Mill was fantastic! Highly recommend despite the wait. Can shop around the area or visit their store or do a tasting at their distillery while waiting. read more

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We visited this area for the first time. The line was SO LONG that I almost didn't go in but said let's just see how long it is... little to my knowledge they seat like 200 people at once so what I thought would be hours worth of wait time, ended up being 20-30 minutes. So if you see a bunch of people standing outside, that's typical. Try it anyway, it's worth it and it goes fast. Check out the general store beside it while you wait. You can hear the intercom there too. You can also feed the ducks while you wait. Food was 10/10. You get soup, salad, entree and family style sides. I ordered chicken pot pie, husband got chicken fried chicken. We split both, there was plenty to go around. Hearty portions! read more

We stopped in for a late lunch/early dinner on a Friday in June, based on a recommendation from close relatives who had visited about a year ago. The place appeared busy, and we were told there would be about a 20-minute wait for a party of two. Judging by the size of the ramp leading to the entrance, we imagine it gets much busier during peak times. While we waited, we were told our name would be called over the intercom system, which reaches both the outside area and the adjacent Old Mill General Store. We took the opportunity to browse the store while waiting. After a brief visit to the General Store, we made our way back up the ramp and spent a few moments reading the informational signs about the mill's history. Soon after, our name was called, and we were seated. Shortly after placing our drink orders, we were brought corn fritters and corn chowder. I hadn't had a chance to request the vegetable beef soup instead, but when my wife asked if I could switch out my soup, our server, Natalie, was happy to accommodate. She was kind and provided polite, attentive service throughout the meal. My wife ordered the Meatloaf, and I chose the Pot Roast and Gravy. The food was good, but everything about the experience felt incredibly scripted--like a well-oiled machine focused on volume and turnover. This is not the kind of place we would typically choose. While it's efficient and the décor is charming, the overall atmosphere felt commercialized and impersonal. From the check-in process to paying our bill, we felt more like a number than guests. Natalie did a fine job, but the system itself lacks warmth or authenticity. There was no real engagement or sense of connection to the experience. For that reason, we wouldn't return. If you're curious, it might be worth stopping by once to see the place--but for those looking for something more personal or unique, we recommend exploring options off the beaten path. read more

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So to start off it was a 45 min to 1 hour long wait. But the wait didn't last long cause there is tons of shops to go shop around in while waiting. And there is a benches outside of the place where you can sit by the river and watch the wildlife. Also this place may not be wheelchair accessible/friendly there was a ton of stairs around (including getting into the place). I saw one wheelchair elevator by the checkout area to get to the downstairs area. Our server was super nice didn't chat with us long though because they were super busy. Alright let's get to the food is was AMAZING they give you a ton of food. Everything we ate was delicious. And I have a tummy ache writing this from eating too much read more

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I love good Southern cooking and this place was excellent. We had a thirty minute wait which seemed to go by quickly. It is a comfortable wait outside if you are visiting from out of town with pamphlets for things to do and maps on the long ramp up to the restaurant. This place is huge inside, super- busy and runs like a well-oiled machine. We were a party of seven and once we were seated our humorous, good natured, and sarcastic waiter took excellent care of us. All meals came with corn fritters and corn chowder (not vegetarian) which was fantastic. I ordered a Reuben for lunch and it was as delicious as any deli would offer. As busy as this place is, our server was extremely attentive to every need and made us laugh (which was a complete bonus). I would love to come here again for dinner next time. This was an excellent experience and such a warm welcome to the area. This place welcomes tourists. A must do if you are visiting the area. read more

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We enjoyed our meals here at Old Mill Restaurant. My only "gripe" - we went later thinking it wouldn't be busy... ha! Were we ever wrong. We waiting an hour and 15 mins for a table for 2. But the wait was worth it. They have a streamlined operation for sure. You put your name in and they will call you over a speaker system (that even goes into their store next door! Once seated, our server was there immediately. We had drinks within a minute and ordered. Salads and cornbread nuggets came out in the next 5 mins (or less!). Meals followed in maybe about 10 mins. Piping hot and very good. I didn't realize it was "family style" with the sides. We got a bowl of mashed potatoes and green beans with our dinners: Chicken and Dumplings for me, country fried chicken for my husband. Big servings so we have left overs for dinner tonight. Dessert is also included with dinner! Banana pudding and pecan pie (to go!). read more

Old Mill Restaurant - Chicken and dumplings and country fried steak. - American Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

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Following the recommendation of my Yelp elites and tons of others we visited this restaurant. This is one of oldest restaurants in America and everything about this place is unique. The country vibe, decor and the ducks outside made it so beautiful. The southern hospitality as its best and EVERY dish prepared had a finest and amazing flavor. We ordered the country BBQ ribs with an order of the country fried chicken. Our dish came with soup, house salad, mashed potatoes and a dessert. As for drink we had the sweet tea. All am going to say about the entire experience is it was AMAZING. We enjoyed every bite. The ribs were tender, the chicken savory and very tasty. The hospitality of the staff was top notch and we had refills on our drinks without even asking and We didn't even had to wait much time for a table. Special recognition for the staff that works in the kitchen and the bakery. The deserts were wonderful. Thank you for making every dish with so much love! PS: The pecan pie and ice cream will make you want to come back for more! read more

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Food was pretty good. I had the fried chicken and it was juicy and piping hot. I liked the seasoning in the breading as well. We came with a large group and the reviews seemed to be that some food seriously lacked flavor. The corn fritters for the table were the highlight with the maple butter they gave. I could've eaten the entire basket. You definitely get a lot of food for the price so good value there. Our server was friendly, but it was not clear to many people that there was a charge for sharing a plate. While we understand why you'd be charged as the sides and items are family style, there needs to be better communication from the staff when it's ordered. read more

Old Mill Restaurant - Fried chicken breasts - American Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

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This place somehow maintains high quality and a honest personable feeling in the monstrosity that is Pigeon Forge. There is pretty good ambiance inside after you pass the line up queue outside and get to your table. This is a bustling operation that appears to be able to seat hundreds. The vegetable plate was great- the green beans in particular were delicious. Be sure to visit their old general store as you leave wheee you can purchase stone ground cornmeal ground by their waterwheel! read more

Old Mill Restaurant - Vegetable plate- grits, apples, collard greens and green beans - American Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

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I thought this was good, but not great. I split a dish with my wife for lunch, and it was not as satisfying as she found it. Service was okay, too. read more

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Waiter Blake was pretty good! All the staff were patient and friendly despite the crowded and somewhat chaotic atmosphere. Overall, the food might as well be described as mass-produced cafeteria slop. Fast, edible, but loveless and not at all worth the high prices. I suppose they justify the it by serving you large portions. It was all bland and soft yet somehow overcooked. It felt like we paid fine-dining prices just to have dinner at a nursing home. The "seasonal cobbler" was like an artificial blackberry compote topped with dump-cake, and tasted like chemicals. Unfortunately, it was also quite a stomach-churner as we were walking out past the kitchen and saw that it was a pig stye. If you're ok with that, and like the idea of paying for quantity over quality, then come on down. read more

You can't visit this area without stopping at the Old Mill. This review is for the restaurant. Food is amazing, service is amazing, ambience is amazing. Everything in here looks like a scene straight out of a southern movie. The entire complex offers numerous things to see, eat, and experience. Absolutely a must do and don't forget to try the corn fritters with maple butter. read more

Old Mill Restaurant - Old Mill Flour - American Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

Good stick to your ribs breakfast restaurant. The staff are sooo friendly and the food came out quick and hot. My husband and I split a large country breakfast and it was plenty of food. They bring complimentary muffins, butter and jams to the table to start you off. The coffee is a good brew too. Love it here. read more

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This place had the best food way to much and the best blackberry cobbler. If you are in pigeon forge tn go have meal there. We are planning on breakfast there also. The service was crazy. I suggest going early the lines get insane. The history of building is so cool. So go eat and enjoy the day. read more

Missed trying this spot last time we were here in July so we made sure we stopped in for lunch this time. We were seated really quickly and our server got our ordersim quickly. I ordered the fried chicken that comes with green beans, and mashed potatoes. It was delicious. I went with the breast option and they had plenty of meat on both. My wife went with the turkey with stuffing, green beans and mashed potatoes. She loved it. Both meals also came with corn fritters and maple butter. Also included was their corn chowder soup. Both of which were very good. After our meal our server took the time to let us know about the area and his thoughts. Good to hear from a local. Very clean inside. Tons of seating. read more

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This is two reviews, one for dinner and one for breakfast. Overall this is a large, busy restaurant but they are able to get folks in pretty quickly. I don't think either time we waited as long as they said we would. There's lots of parking but you might have to walk a little. Dinner = 4 stars Two of us got the trout and it was so much food for the price! I can't eat ham so they let me switch out the corn chowder and green beans. The cream corn was decent, the mac and cheese was okay, and the mashed potatoes were really good. The corn fritters are so good!! It was a large piece of fish but there wasn't a ton of meat on it. The pecan pie was yummy. Also, the only place the side options are listed is under the vegetable plate, but there's no indication which items are vegetarian. Breakfast = 3 stars Similar to dinner, the amount of food you get with the old mill country breakfast is crazy for the price. The banana nut muffins were probably the best part though! It's nice that it comes with OJ but I'd rather have had coffee; it would've been nice if there was an option to sub it. The eggs, biscuits, and pancakes were good, and the home fried potatoes were okay...some pieces were overcooked and dry. The grits were TERRIBLE. First, they were so watery and flavorless. Second, why serve grits family style especially without little bowls for everyone? Literally the worst grits we've ever had and our waiter was surprised we didn't want more... read more

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Food was tasty and you get a lot for your money. The ambience is busy, and the average wait is 30-60 minutes, no reservations taken. Highlights for food from my party were the chicken pot pie, meatloaf, chicken and dumplings, and the corn fritters. The service was attentive but not fussy. I feel like it's a place to go to once as a tourist to check out but the long wait probably would deter me from coming back, since there are a lot of great southern cuisine options in the area. read more

One of my friends had pork roast and she had 4 large portions of meat with gravy. One of my friends had porch chops and he was served 3 large portions of meat. I ordered chicken and dumplings and they brought me one medium sized bowl that I finished before my friends were done chopping up their meats. What a joke. The portion size of my food compared to theirs was a joke. I read some people say their dumplings were all you could eat. That wasn't listed on the menu and the server only mentioned the potatoes being all you could eat. So I won't be back here. Shame. read more

We came at dinner time and it was absolutely delicious! We waited about an hour but it was worth it. Huge food portions!! So many options!! All of the dinners even came with dessert. Our server was so nice and attentive even while being busy. My boyfriend really enjoyed their catfish. He had no leftovers lol. I had the grilled chicken and it was so flavorful and delish!!! Yum 10/10 read more

I recommend going to the pottery cafe on the property for a more varied menu. The mill restaurant is very good for your typical country fare. read more

Came here during peak fall foliage weekend and was pleasantly surprised for Sunday brunch that our wait was only 15 minutes! They know how to get people in and out without feeling rushed. Whatever process chain they have in place clearly works. If you like carbs and hearty portion sizes, this is the place for you. Our breakfast entrees were huge, enough where my wife and my entree were plenty to share amongst our 2 young boys. Each entree comes with a glass of orange juice and some banana nut muffins. The muffins were plenty moist and while could have used 20% more structural integrity so they don't disintegrate, I appreciated that they were warm and came with preserves and butter, which were fantastic. I got the chicken fried steak country breakfast, while my wife got the french toast. And here's the laundry list of what it comes with: biscuits (which were super tender and best part of the meal), grits (arguably the least impressive part of the meal), sausage gravy, pancakes, two eggs of your choice, an orange slice to make you think you're healthy and the entree itself. You will leave stuffed. I will say, the chicken fried steak was pretty tough (needs more tenderizing) and the fry was a bit hard, but nothing gravy can't fix. The sausage patty was kinda meh too for my wife. The french toast with the compote was excellent though. While the food itself is ok overall besides quantity, the historic vibes and service really lift this place. On the outside while waiting, you can go watch geese, look at the historic old mill or check out any of the sister shops in the plaza since the loud speaker system is plenty loud to announce when you're table is ready, or better yet, go walk around after your super heavy meal :). All in all, definitely a place you need to go checkout while vacationing in the Smokies. read more

Get here early, the line gets long but at least it moves quick. That being said, the food is actually really good - grease spoon through and through. Portions are HUGE. Huge proper biscuits, great fruit preserves, the banana muffins they bring to the table are average but the fresh orange juice that comes with the meal is tasty. Tip - don't order the same thing as someone else. If one person gets the biscuit breakfast, order the pancakes. If you have a group of 3, 1 person order pancakes, the 2nd order biscuits, the third get an omelette. Just share - you'll have plenty of food for everyone and the price is very fair in this day and age. It's loud, large, busy but the service is quick and attentive. read more

Cute place but overpriced for what you get. Chicken and dumplings had a max 2 oz of chicken and the green beans were gross. Waitet wasn't friendly. Disappointed that I wasted my meal for the day going there! read more

Best meal of our vacation! This place is super busy, but don't let that stop you. The wait was less than 30 minutes and the food was absolutely worth it. We had an excellent server who was happy, energetic, and kept the sweet tea coming. My husband and I both ordered the fried chicken. This came with corn chowder (fantastic) a dinner salad with homemade dressing, and corn fritters (amazing!!). An then the fried chicken....oh my!! We both ordered the mixed, which means white and dark. One breast and four, yes four legs. And the flavor was amazing.::oh yes..don't forget dessert comes with. You MUST stop here on your travels. read more

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We dined here with our group of 25 at 2PM during the Jubilee convention in September . They accommodate us well. Its take a little while to get a table, but, year after year, they accomplish the task. We had the chicken fried steak with mashed potatoes and green beans. Everything was good. My steak was crisp but tender. I could cut with a fork. I love the corn fritters and the corn crowder. They do fried stuff well, so I would stick to that. Always great service considering the size of our party. We appreciate the staff for accommodating large parties of older folks! read more

I'd come back here to pidgeon forge just to eat here again!! With entrées under $20, it's incredibly affordable, but the quality is top-notch! Comfort food at its finest. The corn chowder was the best I've ever had--rich, creamy, and full of flavor. The fritters were warm and slightly sweet with a maple touch, paired perfectly with the whipped (and likely homemade) butter. I was actually glad they limit you to two per person, because the green beans and mashed potatoes that came with the meal were to die for. Honestly, I'd come back just for those sides. The fried chicken was seasoned perfectly--crispy outside, juicy inside, and not greasy at all. From start to finish, everything felt like comfort food made with care. I can't wait to go back. read more

All I can say is arrive early and come hungry. The amount of food you get is insane. We came in for our 10 year wedding anniversary and left stuffed. For the amount you get it's definitely worth visiting. The foot traffic can be intense but you can visit the old mill shops while you wait and you can hear your party get called from the intercom. It's the cutest little spot. We even came back another night to check out all the things and for ice cream! read more

Old Mill Restaurant - American Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

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This place was great! The meals came w a corn soup and corn fritters and those weren't all that but our meals were amazing!! My hubby got the grilled chicken sandwich and that was probably the best one I've ever tried! Service was amazing! We even had a beautiful view! read more

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