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Old Mill Restaurant

4.3 (3.4k reviews)
Open • 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Updated a few days ago

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Meg S.

This place is absolutely delicious! Don't let the pricing fool you because you get an abundance of food which includes a soup, salad, hush puppies, and dessert all included with your meal. Everything came relatively quickly and the food was steaming hot. We enjoyed our service and felt our needs were attended to. I'd absolutely would love to back here!

Charmaine C.

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!

Turkey and cornbread dressing
Katie A.

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.

Gary W.

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.

Turkey and dressing

We were not real hungry but it was our last night and we wanted to eat here. The trout was amazing perfectly seasoned fries were fresh. My wife said the turkey and gravy was outstanding and the gravy was made from scratch. Good service nice atmosphere busy place but they get the job done.

Travis S.

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.

Corn Chowder
Todd M.

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.

Soup & Salad
Cassy J.

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.

Pot Pie
Marina W.

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.

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Mike B.

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.

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Food was wonderful. Portions were a nice size. True southern cooking. Fresh and hot. Service was very good. Ambiance was also good.

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The food was great country style food. Our waitress was attentive and explained the menu well.

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Early Bird time and menu?

Opens at 8 Daily. Breakfast served till 11, so you will select from the breakfast menu. Lunch brings at 11.… Read more

How do I get on waitlist since your veriizon phone number "cannot complete call"?

You have to go there and join the list.

Is this restaurant tree nut free?

No, it is not.

Is sharing allowed?

For a fee$11.99

Outdoor sitting allowed dogs?

There is a stream on one side and parking lot on the other. There are no outdoor tables that I know of.

Can you make a reservation?

When we went around Christmas it was first come first served. Wait can be long but goes fairly quickly as it's a pretty big restaurant with lots of tables.

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When we went around Christmas it was first come first served. Wait can be long but goes fairly quickly as it's a pretty big restaurant with lots of tables.

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