We tried this chef-inspired place for dinner during our stay at the hotel-casino…read more.. The place itself had more of a vibe of a hotel lobby than that of a restaurant....a bit too spread out as well? Also, it was too quiet for such a spacious layout. Definitely needed to crank up the music. That can be said of this entire hotel-casino. Possibly catering to senior's finicky sensibilities, but overhead music is very subdued throughout the hotel-casino...and for me personally, it made the place feel a lot less festive. We also had this wonky table, but our waitress tried her best to fix it. In any case, we ordered the Lobster Lollipop for appetizer, a Caesar Salad, and a BBQ Rack with sides...all to share. Well, I can't complain...all the foods were delish. The flavors were rich and buttery. I would have liked to try one of their entrees, but I just wasn't hungry, so we just ordered 1 entree, 1 salad and 1 app to share. It turned out to be good call...as all the dishes had generous portions. Overall, we liked the restaurant. Frankly, the vibe just wasn't that great. Again, the place felt like a hotel lobby. Still, the food and the service was good, and think we'd both be willing to revisit in the future.

We came to Harrah's Cherokee for an overnight stay. We chose Gut Fieri's for dinner and my friend…read moreused her Diamond $100 dinner perk, so I covered the tip. Let's start with the positive. The service was very good. Our server was attentive and friendly. The food: Oh my - I'm glad this was basically free because wow, not good. Chili - we both ordered. It was cool not even luke warm, like the cheese on top was put under a broiler to melt but everything else was cool. I LOVE chili and I could only eat a couple bites. I did not try the cornbread muffin, I'm a cracker girl, so can't review it. The wings were edible but just ho-hum. Wish they were crispier and the sauce had more flavor. Buffalo wild wings are much better and cheaper. The chocolate cake was HUGE! They must keep this in the fridge, because it was cold and the waitress even mentioned it tastes better the longer it "sits out" so... I took two bites, just so disappointing. It tasted old, definitely not a tender, fresh cake. We left a lot of uneaten food - Guy Fieri - if this is representative of your food, shame, shame, shame...

Local Goat in Pigeon Forge TN is awesome. You can tell by the parking lot that is always packed…read moreout - every day. Food is Fresh and prepared exactly as you request it. Never been disappointed in any of the dishes ordered. Love the fresh, hand-cut french fries and fried green tomatoes. That's the only place my husband goes for the best burger in town.

Stopped in pigeon Forge to see the smoky mountains for two days while trekking to Clarksville. I…read morehave never been to the area so I was blown away. It was like a little kid Las Vegas! They literally have every fast food and chain dining experience on one block, but I didn't know that at the time but I'm tired of road trip Food so wanted to sit down for a good meal! Pulling into the parking lot and I was overwhelmed because it was huge and very crowded! We go to the desk and they tell us 25 minutes. This place was huge and very accommodating, they were getting people to their tables fast! We noticed two empty seats at the bar, so we opted to take them and had the pleasure of being served by Robert. He was attentive, made sure our waters were always full. He gave recommendations on his favorite dishes and was all around a great bartender! The guy working the other end of the bar was equally as professional. The ambience is a dark cool vibe, little trendy but people were dressed pretty casually! Answer the most important thing...The food! For an app, we got the beer, cheese fondue that came with apples, bread and pretzels. The beer cheese had a little bit of ooomph to it, which was refreshing because usually I'm not a big mustard person. The pretzel bites were incredible crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. The apples were fresh all around the appetizer for 3 to 4 people so we took extra home. I ordered the 10 ounce sirloin cooked, medium with the web sweet potatoes and a side Caesar salad for a three dollar charge which ended up being a full-size salad! It was super fresh and gigantic for a side salad. The steak was cooked perfectly, in the middle with an insane sear. Their house, butter that they put on it truly elevated the flavor profile. I tried the sweet potatoes mashed and they were enjoyable, but I do not enjoy a sweet side with my food so I knew I was going to donate them to my husband and he said they were incredible, the flavor was definitely there just not my cup of tea, but I knew that from the beginning . He got the Caesar salad with grilled chicken! It had so much flavor and tastes incredible but yet melted in your mouth it was the most tender chicken I've ever had in my life, and the flavor was all there! Not even the slightest bit of any kind of dryness. One of the best bites of chicken I've ever had.! He ordered the bison meatloaf to go, and that comes with caramelized mashed potatoes and fried onion straws.... It smells incredible and I will update when we try it . * UPDATE: best meatloaf ever!!! Based on the quality/ experience on a very busy night- everything was phenomenal and I will return. Service 10/5 Food 5/5 Ambiance 5/5 Value 5/5

Small-town restaurant, big-city energy. We were wrapping up a weekend in Hendersonville and wanted…read moreone nice Sunday dinner before heading home, and wow... this place delivered and then some! The atmosphere is cozy, low-lit, and perfect for date night, a celebration, or honestly just when you want a really good meal with phenomenal service. It's not huge, and judging by how packed it was when we arrived, I'd definitely recommend reservations. We had one of the later seating times near closing, but the place was still buzzing. There's even a second room with a gorgeous long bar that gives off upscale neighborhood hangout vibes. Service was flawless from the start. We were seated immediately and had water in our glasses within minutes. Our waitress was friendly, attentive, and somehow had us in and out in about 40 minutes without ever making us feel rushed. That's an art form. Drink-wise, my boyfriend was happy to find some local beers after our brewery-hopping adventure earlier in the day. I ordered a cocktail that sounded good and asked if they could make it spicy... maybe throw in some jalapeños or something. They didn't just accommodate, they elevated. They swapped in a spicy-infused spirit, and it paired perfectly with my wood-fired roasted corn pizza topped with cilantro and jalapeño crema. Absolute flavor bomb that paired perfectly! My boyfriend's meatloaf with mushrooms and mashed potatoes was equally impressive. No notes, just clean plates. We started with the ceviche, and it was outstanding. Fresh, bright, and so flavorful that we started dipping our homemade pita into it. Speaking of the pita, that was honestly my only minor miss (and it wasn't even a miss lol). As a carb enthusiast, I wanted a little more salt and flavor, but that's nitpicking in what was otherwise an exceptional meal. Hearth & Herron is the kind of place every small town wishes it had. Thoughtful food, top-notch service, and an atmosphere that punches way above its weight class. We'll absolutely be back the next time we're in Hendersonville and recommend you do the same!

Twice in one week. A chef and family from miami. Nicest people. Great food. Trout. Pizzas…read more Eggplant. Fried squash blossoms. Fried chicken. Etc. etc. etc. small ish place. Make a reservation.

We stopped by on our trip and had a nice experience! Our server was polite, prompt, and the food…read morewas good! We ordered the taco, club sandwich, chicken Caesar salad, and kids chicken strips. All were good! We were glad we stopped and didn't put all our emphasis on the reviews we saw!

We were visiting from Florida, and this was the best food we had our entire trip to North Carolina!…read moreIt was simply delicious! We had the Delmonico steak with onion rings, cheese curds, country fried steak with mashed potatoes, chicken livers and fries. The chicken livers were light, crispy and delicious! All the food was "clean"... not greasy and amazing! The Customer Service was fantastic. They were attentive and friendly! We decided to eat inside with the air-conditioning and we were very happy! They do have a porch outside with fans and tables and chairs for anyone who wants to sit next to the small brook. There is a TV inside and tables of all different sizes. We truly enjoyed our meal! We wished we had time to come back for a second time before we left NC!

We split burgers, fries, and wings. Overall, the food was great and the fries were insane.read more

Wife said the Burger was off the hook! My Chicken Philly was really good as well…read more Going to try to get back for the pizza because it looked really good.

Wow, just wow. Everything I had here was delicious! Their whipped feta and mushroom bruschetta…read moreappetizer was so so yummy, definitely recommend! For my main dish I got the almond crusted trout with the cucumber dill salad - both were so good id go back just to get the same meal again. I did have a delicious espresso martini as well - that was the perfect pick me up for an early dinner. Def make a reservation as they are a busy place but if you call ahead you're in the clear!

I met a friend for dinner here while visiting Lake Junalaska. It's in a quaint downtown like out of…read morea Hallmark movie. Everyone was kind when we entered, and we were seated in about 15 minutes after arriving. The menu has something for everyone. There's free parking throughout the area. Like: okra (crispy); crab cake (nice size); service (kind)

The Bistro was rated #1 in Bryson City for dinner so we decided to try it out for a drink and an…read moreappetizer while we planned the rest of our evening. They highly recommend reservations if you plan to have dinner here. The restaurant had plenty of patrons and was nicely decorated with a classy dining area with high back leather booths along the near wall and a row of chandeliers. Eddie was the bar tender that served us. I ordered a Highlands Gaelic Ale and my wife ordered a Cabernet that came with a very generous pour. Eddie highly recommended the trout cakes so we decided to give them a try and it helped that the other local couple at the bar had ordered the same and I had been salivating since I saw their plate. My wife and I enjoyed our drinks while speaking was Eddie and the other couple. I was set on ordering the meatloaf but nothing on the entree menu caught her eye so we enjoyed the trout cakes and drinks and headed out. Nice place for date night in Bryson City.

Enjoyed a very nice trout dinner. The polenta was exceptional, and the trout was delicious. The…read morestaff was welcoming, and the venue was cozy and comfortable. I'll visit again and try the amazing-looking meatloaf!

James opened the door for us and we went into a little nook on the edge of the river…read more.. Mandy was our server and she was so attentive and helpful with the menu. Our first time to Heirloom and we were so excited to just soak in the hospitality and good food We shared everything and the first course was the boar croquettes... full of meat and so tender... Next we had the mushroom bisque and it was full of mushroom goodness, which paired greatly with our fresh focaccia dipped into it....mmmmmm I ordered the shrimp and grits and Jason got the porkchops... Mine were a bite of heaven and Jason's chops were tender and juicy.... Wow The Heirloom Room is only a couple years old but if you're in the area and you haven't been... I'd book a table now....

We were running late and I was able to call and push our reservation to 30 min later easily. We…read morearrived 5 minutes early and the hostess seemed frazzled. We got seated 5-10 min later. She did not give us a drink menu. Our waitress was as helpful and tried her best (seemed new to working there). We ordered drinks and did not receive them for 30 minutes (we ordered 3 of their cocktails and a glass of wine, nothing complicated). We were told bread would be coming and asked about it later and our waitress said they were busy. The bread also came out 30 minutes later with the drinks, it was very fresh and hot. Our food came 25 minutes later (4 appetizers, salad, 2 sides and one entree). The food was all really amazing, unique flavors, and the chef's execution on using exotic meats in each dish was spot on! Every dish we ordered was excellent! The venison was perfect! We were planning on ordering a 2nd cocktail but everything took so long and we had an early morning. Our waitress didn't offer a dessert menu and when we asked her she said there might only be 2 desserts left and she went to double check. She had no descriptions for either dessert and made them sound basic, also skipped. It took us almost 2 hours to finish dinner! Unfortunately, we found a small rock/pebble in our gnocchi!! My friend actually bit down on it when he ate and he calmly told the waitress to let the chef know and showed her. She did apologize, but did nothing and seemed to not tell anyone. I was expecting a comp on our bill or something on top of the long wait times on a monday night with a reservation and not a full restaurant, towards the end of the dinner rush. On the resy reservation, I also selected the birthday option under occasion celebrated and we did not get any acknowledgement or dessert for my friend's birthday. It was really disappointing because everything else was fantastic! We loved the decor, food and drinks. The level of this restaurant, food prices, 4.5 stars on Yelp and mostly excellent reviews is really disappointing the service is extremely lacking and mediocre. The kitchen and bar seemed extremely incompetent.

Food is impressive and the service has always been excellent…read more It is one of my favorite restaurant and I don't mind the 45 minutes drive

Only been here a couple times, and thats all it took for us to realize this place isnt for us…read more We were forgotten (even when sitting inside) Food was over priced Only upside is the place was clean and the water taste good.

Second time my wife and I have eaten here and it was great. Wood was hot,flavorful,and abundant…read more The restaurant was very clean and the service was excellent. Definitely give this a try!

Im so surprised there are not any reviews on this restaurant! This place is awesome! It is in…read moreHarrahs Casino by the bowling alley and arcade! Food was delicious and service was so friendly/efficient! We got the chips and salsa and added the buffalo dip and pimento cheese dip! Both so good! And then we got the 14 inch cheese pizza- omg it was tasty!! They said they put a garlic butter sauce on top and you can smell it as soon as the pizza comes out! It made the flavor even better! 100% recommend going! Also they have a kids menu and tvs playing sporting events! Restaurant is spacious and very open so you can see the arcade above and the bowling alley in front of you!