Best local BBQ spot! Tender, flavorful meat, not so fatty. Sauce is tangy and well balanced. The folks who run it are lovely. Only open from Thursday to Sunday - that's how you know! read more

Preacher's Smokehouse - Sampler - Barbeque Near Me - Sevierville, Tennessee

Every meat either lacked flavor or was too salty. Most notably was the brisket, we got it as a sandwich and it came in the texture of dry unseasoned pulled pork. No flavor and we needed to drench it in sauce ourselves for it to be edible. The actual pulled pork was similar. Smoked sausage tasted like smoked pieces of hot dog, very salty but decent flavor. The ribs were enjoyable enough but very salty and on the dry side too. Sides were decent but clearly most of them came from a can. Brunswick stew and chili had decent flavor though. DO NOT get the banana pudding. It strongly tastes of artificial flavoring and sucks. Overall, if you want American barbecue, give it a try. For how highly rated this place is, it scares me off any other bbq place in the area if they are worse than this. read more

Stopped by this place based totally on the reviews on Yelp. I have no idea who these people are or when they made these recommendations. We tried three items. The first was the burnt ends. The burnt ends really weren't burnt and we're in so much sauce. It could've been any kind of meat. The second was the chicken which was pulled and dry and stringy. They tell you they don't put sauce on their meat before they give it to you, but there's a total difference between dry and stringy and just shredded chicken namely, moisture. Third attempt was the ribs which completely lacked a smoke ring, were way overdone, and therefore totally dried out. The staff were amazing, very friendly and genuinely cared about our experience. It's a shame it was so bad. It's just a note that you might be taking your chances on this place. read more

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Had a little cabin weekend nearby and we were so happy to find this spot instead of having to resort to a tourist trap in Gatlinburg or Pigeon Forge since we didn't really know the area. Preachers had the best service and the best BBQ I've had in a very long time, maybe ever. I was surprised at the presentation of the brisket because I'm used to it being sliced but it still slapped. The staff was SO NICE as you'd expect from all the mentions of Jesus. As a godless city dweller I loved this place so much. read more

Preacher's Smokehouse - Decor - Barbeque Near Me - Sevierville, Tennessee

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It was amazing! Best bbq for a great price. Staff is amazing! I will definitely come back here read more

Preacher's Smokehouse - 1 meat combo and 3 meats combo - Barbeque Near Me - Sevierville, Tennessee

Top tier food and service. The friendliest staff, the best down to earth just damn good cooking. Saving this place for every visit to Tennessee going forward. read more

Staff was very nice and welcoming; food was subpar. I was exited to try this place because it was rated 4.8/5.0. I wish it was better but felt I needed to write this review because most of the other reviews are extremely misleading. I've had some amazing BBQ in several different states and this place was a total disappointment. Brisket was wet and mushy with an almost taco seasoning flavor. It did not come sliced. It had no crust or char on the outside. It came almost with the same consistency as a wet and greasy pulled pork. It had no Smokey Flavor and it did not have any BBQ flavor, at all. Mac N Cheese was flavorless and I would venture to say it came out of a can. The noodles were extremely mushy. There was no "pull" to the cheese, indicating real cheese wasn't used to make it. It had no flavor; not even salt. Baked beans were the best part of the meal and they were just okay. They truly reminded me of a canned baked bean. I wound up throwing my entire meal in the trash. I did not want to waste the calories/ fat/ carbs (macros) eating it. Would not recommend the 3 items i purchased, at all. This was by far, the absolute worst Brisket and worst Mac N Cheese I've ever had. read more

Preacher's Smokehouse - Baked beans, Mac N Cheese, Smoked Brisket - Barbeque Near Me - Sevierville, Tennessee

Hands down BEST BBQ I have ever had. Their hours and days open are a bit limited so we were lucky that they lined up perfectly. Definitely worth going out of the way for. Everything was so fresh and flavorful and they provide a variety of bottles of sauces if you want extra. Highly recommend this little spot!! read more

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Food was far, brisket was chopped up, there was hardly any flavor to the meat, needed barbecue sauce to give it flavor. You have to travel a distance to get here, wasn't worth the drive! read more

This is a foodie place. If you like me - finding the local places that are off the beaten path make for great experiences. The barbecue experience here is definitely worth the visit. read more

The best excellent food super friendly service highly recommended, the owner is fantastic

Left the crazy tourist area and headed for this locals spot. We hit gold! Friendly service, chatted with the locals dining there, great experience! Loved the ribs-super tender-they chop all of their meats which was a little different but good. Burnt ends were different than I've ever had-sweet, ok to try something different. We had beans and Cole slaw for side which were both very good. I'd go back and do a slab of ribs next time. Loved the food and the folks. read more

Discovered a hidden gem, Preacher's BBQ, a neat barbecue establishment located outside of Sevierville. The preacher also utilizes this venue for Sunday church services. The BBQ was really exceptional. read more

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Checked Preachers out after all the hype. The ribs were ok. The green beans and the baked beans were straight out of the can, no seasoning. This place is nothing special......Employees were very nice. But, I judge the food, when I spend my hard earned money. read more

10/10! We tried to visit on the first day of our trip and they were sold out- which made us want it even more! Re retuned the next day and thankfully they were still open and selling! The service was AMAZING. So friendly.. the owner even came out to introduce himself and to thank us for returning. The BBQ itself is incredible. The ribs are a must and fell of the bone as soon as I picked it up. The traditional sauce is the best bbq sauce I've ever had. We can't wait to come back and will tell everyone about this gem! read more

Preacher's Smokehouse - Barbeque Near Me - Sevierville, Tennessee

May be the best ribs I've ever had. Seriously not kidding when I say the ribs fall right off the bone. Fun little hole in the wall. 100% recommend. Its so good I made an account just to post a review for the first time ever. read more

Very nice and considerate staff. We came in right before close and they were more than happy to serve us! Food is delicious and worth the stop! Nice mom and pop feel to the place. Highly recommend!!! read more

Wonderful hidden gem! No frills but the food and service are fantastic. The ribs had a good bark and came right off the bone. Pulled pork and brisket were flavorful and moist. Definitely a must try when you are in the area! read more

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We were driving to our Airbnb and passed this place on the way! We went and freshened up and came right back! I ordered the burnt ends and fries and the owner threw in some ribs for free! He said "you can't come here and not have the ribs" and boy was he right. The whole staff is so so kind and this place embodies southern hospitality and southern barbecue. The view is from the porch table. We ate our bbq and watched thunderheads rolls in. We will be back anytime we come to the smokies! read more

Preacher's Smokehouse - Barbeque Near Me - Sevierville, Tennessee

Everything was outstanding - from the burnt ends, pulled pork, ribs and chicken to the Mac and cheese and banana pudding. Wow! Thank you Sam! read more

This was the BEST BBQ I've ever had!! Everything we ate was homemade, fresh and delicious. We ordered a little bit of everything! The 3 meats and 2 sides entree is your best bang for your buck which is certainly shareable. We ordered the chopped brisket, pulled pork and burnt ends. These are the best burnt ends because they were lean and soaked in an amazing sweet sauce. The sides were all out of this world! The Brunswick stew has enough in it to be a meal on its own and the flavor was perfect. The Cole slaw is finely chopped and refreshing. The Mac n cheese and green beans were very standard and just as yummy as we'd hoped for. They have multiple kinds of BBQ sauces at every table. We really liked the sweet BBQ sauce! We also enjoyed the homemade Banana pudding. It had the perfect consistency. The woman at the front counter taking our order was super sweet and really sold us on the burnt ends with a little sample. Thank you for that!! This restaurant is so small and away from everything. It was certainly our hidden gem and we can't wait to come back! read more

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Owners were so sweet. Food was excellent. Brisket chili was sooo good. Would come here again.

Such a cool little place and great food! Super cool owners too! This ain't for yuppies so don't go asking if it's gluten free!!It's real southern food!!! read more

BEST TN RUB RIBS IVE EVER HAD. Owner makes his own rub in house Not sauced, smoked low and slow as it should be. GLORIOUS! Ambiance is down south hospitality at its best- laid back and loving. read more

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This is the best barbecue I've had in the pigeon Forge in Gatlinburg area and it's extremely reasonably priced for today's high cost. You order at the window and then take a seat inside or sit outside in their tent. They have a few great sauces to go along with their barbecue and you will not be Let down! The sides are equally as good as the barbecue. They're only open Thursday through Saturday I believe 11 to 7 possibly read more

We are from Ohio and come to Tennessee once a year. We research and research the best places to eat and this came up as a hole in the wall bbq so we thought we'd give it a try. My Husband smokes meats all the time and it's absolutely delicious so it's hard to please me at bbq restaurants HOWEVER, this is quite possibly the absolute worst food I've ever eaten. No flavor, no smoke flavor and the brisket was shredded. The sides were flavorless and again terrible. Idk who gives this 5 stars but my guess is it's a paid review. read more

Amazing food. Nice people. Brisket chile was really good. Baked beans were excellent . Brisket was really good as well.

What a find! If we hadn't checked on Yelp, we would never have found it. The bbq pork sandwich was super yummy. Add your choice of sauces. The bun was so soft and delicious. One problem- when adding too much sauce, the sandwich crumbles because the bun is so soft and scrumptious! My husband had the 4 rib combo with baked beans and slaw. They ain't lying when they say the meat falls off the bone. He said his whole meal was delicious. The 2 owners (I assumed) were so sweet. Engaged in conversation with the patrons eating (at the time, 2 couples and a group of 3. Several people ordering to go. This has to be the best bbq we've ever had. If you're in the Sevierville area, you gotta go. You won't be sorry. Total for our meal, with 2 drinks - $27 read more

6 outta 5 All the other 5 star reviews are spot on. Really, really good food. The dry rub ribs were good enough to eat without sauce! read more

Amazing!! The ribs were literally fall off the bone. This is the exact kind of spot you want to be for BBQ! Preacher is a wonderful fella! I highly highly recommend! read more

Yum, yum, yummy. If you want amazing bbq and don't want to a lot of crowds and noise then this is the place to go. There is plenty of parking. You order at the window and then they bring the food into the dining area. There isn't a lot of seating but the service is so fast you won't be there very long. The burnt ends, brisket, and sauces are wonderful. Served with 2 sides and a drink it's a great deal. read more

Preacher's Smokehouse - Brisket, Burnt Ends, hush puppies, green beans, Mac n Cheese, brisket chili and iced tea. - Barbeque Near Me - Sevierville, Tennessee

My husband stopped by on May 3rd to get something for dinner. He got the Sampler. It was totally amazing and definitely enough for 2 people. He said that the people are friendly and courteous. We will be back again for some more great BBQ. Thank you for making our experience enjoyable read more

ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! We came to Sivierville to celebrate my son's 18th bday and he wanted to try some local bbq. We saw the great yelp reviews and asked a few locals and found out this is THE place to go! This bbq is everything you want in a local eatery. The owner checked on us, told us a funny joke about a pig hero, and our group of 8 scarfed dinner down to the last drop! We got the sampler platters X2 plus a couple extra sides and it was the perfect amount. Our favorites were the ribs, burnt ends, hush puppies, and brisket! Its not fancy, but if you love LOCAL and DELICIOUS this is your place! Oh, and the sweet tea is bang'n too!! 10/10!!!! read more

Preacher's Smokehouse - Welcome sign - Barbeque Near Me - Sevierville, Tennessee

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5 stars is not serving them justice. While staying in Pigeon Forge we were in the mood for good ole barbecue. Yelp provided us with this hidden jewel. It's about a fifteen minute drive away on small 2 lane roads, no parkway. You wind up at a place with several small structures. At the window you're greeted by the friendliest woman with a heavy southern accent. She'll inform that all the meat is pulled, with the exception of the Burnt Ends and the Ribs. But both are so tender and moist and pull off the bone with little effort. The two of us ordered the Sampler to share which is its intention. It comes with a 4 bone rib, Burnt Ends, Brisket, Smoked Sausage, pulled pork, pulled chicken, 2 large sides and 2 drinks for 48 dollars. The meats come without sauce. They provide Traditional, y and Hot for the customers to do as they wish. We couldn't finish it all as much as we wanted to. The Preacher talked with us when he had a minute and asked how the meal was and how we heard about the place. He said business was about to pick up. When we pulled in there were no other cars. While we were there, numerous cars were in and out. The service was quick, the hosts were the most pleasant people we've had the pleasure to meet in a long time. Their hospitality is a true pleasure to enjoy. Their food was without a doubt the best barbecue I've ever had. My wife said someone actually beat my ribs. I must agree. Don't pass this one up. We've had a great time eating in Pigeon Forge Tennessee read more

Unbelievable! Best BBQ anywhere! Worth the drive to find this hidden gem! Cannot wait to travel back to TN just to eat here. read more

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Everyone that works here is awesome and the food is great. Super personable people here super homey feeling.

Found this through the Yelp app while on vacation in TN. The food was amazing!! I had the chicken plate. The chicken was super juicy, baked beans and stew were good. Family had the ribs and the bone just fell right out. My husband had the "hog trough" which had chicken on top of French fries, cheese, and baked beans. I would recommend this place if you've never been here before. read more

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We went to Tennessee for a fall formal, and when we arrive to, we looked at places near us to grab a quick bite. We found preacher, smokehouse, and I can say we were not disappointed and it's such a homie atmosphere and some of the best barbecue I've ever had. The lady was so nice to the counter and brought our food and even cleaned up for us. I highly recommend this place if you are in the area. read more

This place is amazing. Came from Pittsburgh and this was recommended from others I know. Food is really good and great prices! Sweet tea is perfect and only $1 for refills. Staff was friendly. 11/10. read more

Preacher's Smokehouse - Pulled Pork Sandwich, mac and cheese, Cole slaw and sweet tea - Barbeque Near Me - Sevierville, Tennessee

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Fantastic real quality BBQ. We loved everything we had. The Ribs fell right off the bone. The Burnt Ends were crisped on the outside, sweet, and melted in your mouth. We haven't seen the Brunswick Stew elsewhere before, but the combination of meat and beans was great. We also had the Banana Pudding and Skillet Bun for dessert. The banana pudding was very pudding heavy, which I loved. The Skillet Bun tasted the way every honey bun should taste, warm and sweet, and fresh off the stove. All of the staff were friendly, and truly provides service with a smile. There is a small dining room right next to the ordering window, but there are only 4 tables, and it seats about 20 people max. read more

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