My husband's workplace has taken them to Austin steakhouse a few times and steak is good for anemia…read morewhich I have so he decided to take me here this past weekend. Be prepared they almost always have a weight come dinner time. They told us about a 25 minute wait but it really only you landed up like maybe 10 minutes for two people and a baby. It's very busy inside. You'll have to step around people a lot, but I feel like that's common for a buffet. Food was constantly being brought out and was nice and hot. I absolutely love their chicken and dumplings, fried chicken, and their green beans the mac & cheese was extremely watery and not that great and we were super disappointed in the steaks. They just tasted like fake or kind of gamy. Wasn't a fan of that, but there was definitely plenty of food to choose from and desserts! Our server was super sweet and made sure to refill our drinks and take our dirty plates often Overall, I think the food was good, especially for the price and there's a ton of options. It is a bit loud because tables are very close together. But again that just has a lot to do with the fact that it is a buffet place. Overall, I would say that it's like a golden corral on steroids

The food was hot and fresh. Our waitress was very prompt and personable. Lots of different items to…read morechoose from.

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!!

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.

Best BBQ Buffet I've Seen!…read more So this place does a cool and different kind of thing. You can order like normal or you can have a buffet which I recommend where you pick your meats, which are also all you can eat to go along with the tasty buffet. Meat refills bring you back to the counter for an easy experience. Good brisket meat. I liked that they asked how moist I like it. Tasty and well seasoned meat. Strawberry shortcake was tasty! Butterscotch pudding reminded me of childhood. There is also a fruit buffet we were excited about but then forgot about until we left. So much eating! 4 different types of tasty teas! There are puddings, potato salads and other stuff that is in the refrigerators at the entrance also that is included with the buffet too! My only complaint is on my own self. The food was so good I ate way too much and needed to sleep afterwards! This is a new favorite for me when in the area. What are you waiting for? Go feed your inner animal at Hillbilly's!

Food truck @ its Best!! Had the opportunity to use Hillbillies Smoky Mtn Diner to caterer 4th July…read more party. I must say I was impressed with communication, arrangement and keeping in touch throughout this process was so easy. Now the best part.... The Food was amazing... I. Very pleased to say the least.

Food and service was exquisite. Love the atmosphere…read more This is now in my top 3 steak list falling just behind halls chophouse. I had the ribeye and it was cooked to perfection. The elk strip loin was also very well cooked

After reviewing the receipt, I noticed we were charged for the side dish that came with the filet…read moremignon, despite it being the wrong one, which we had already pointed out to the staff. To make matters worse, this overpriced restaurant also adds a credit card processing fee. Unbelievable. Because of this, I've lowered my rating by one star and would strongly recommend saving your money and dining elsewhere.

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.

Reservations for sure! Place was packed,last December..but they were all very attentive. The wrap-…read morearound, cold salad station was well worth the price of admission alone! So fresh, and varied. It was a new experience, as four of us had yet to experience a Brazillian Steak house. Highly reccomend, especially for special occasions.

Cautions: look at prices before you come - don't get sticker shock. Don't fill on salad or…read morechicken/sausage, lean on the beef though the chicken was the best prepared when we visited. We didn't care for the lamb this visit. Prepare how the service works - you have a card that is red on one side and green on the other. Green side up means you want more meat. A server will come around with one choice at a time. Either take some, or not. The small tongs are for picking up your serving from the server. Do try the pineapple, it's very good. I'm wheelchair bound and they were very accommodating though it was tight in places. They are fully accessible. It was crowded when we visited so a touch loud at times. Overall a good visit but -1 star for price vs quality. Make a reservation or chance waiting long.

Sunday Golden Corral…read more The premier car show in Pigeon Forge in April is the Smoky Mountain Spring Rod Run, and we love car shows.... Unfortunately, this is an opportunity for the government of Pigeon Forge to demonstrate how inadequate it is in reference to managing large events. A professional staff would manage traffic flow rather than permit the present "Free for All." We endorse that Golden Corral offers Dinner (rather than lunch) all day at Dinner prices. Excellent large shrimp, and steak grilled to order. We realize the increase in Sunday prices deter folks from attending, and that is fine.

The hubby and I with two of our good friends stopped here for dinner. The food was delicious…read more Prices were high but it is a touristy town so it is expected. Service was excellent. Decor was nicely decorated for the Christmas season. The only down fall was the cleanliness. Very dirty. The floors were filthy. The bathroom was disgusting. They need to give this place a truly deep cleaning when they close.

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 .