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The Diner

3.5 (330 reviews)
Closed • 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
Updated 2 weeks ago

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Moderate noise
Casual
Good for groups
Outdoor seating

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Baked Chicken Pie with applesauce and Hand Breaded Catfish sandwich with fries.
Mary Lynn J.

The food was tasty, hot and served quickly. I had the chicken pie, which was wonderfully tasty. My husband had the catfish sandwich with fries. Our waiter was attentive and quick. The restaurant is cute and clean.

All done
Patriot P.

Came back a second time. Had the whole wheat French toast with syrup. The meatloaf with a side of baked beans and potato salad and a biscuit.

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Ada S.

This cute little restuarant is a 50's inspired diner with good deals and good food. We stopped in and got the all day breakfast and a burger. Truth be told, the burger was dry. Also, when ordering a Cajun burger you expect it to be a little spicy. But this was nothing- we couldn't taste the Cajun at all! It looked like they just dumped seasoning on the burger after it was made too, they didn't put it in the meat. But the sausage and gravy biscuits were great. Really enjoyed them. I also got a coffee, it tastes like every diner coffee, nothing special but very much typical. The service was great and they were all friendly. The place was pretty clean and they had lots of seating options.

Jukebox upon entering
Jenn A.

Average diner. Not bad but not stellar. Mixed feelings about the food within our party: Wins- Mashed potatoes, broccoli, banana pudding, and fried okra. Average- BLT, Open faced turkey sandwich, and catfish. Passes- cheesecake and hush puppies. The staff was super pleasant and attentive to food allergies within our party. The themed decor is well done and has a great throwback feel! The cleanliness and physical building could be slightly improved upon- chipping paint at booth and bathroom could be freshened up. It was well stocked with soap & towels. The experience was ok. If we return to the local area, we can say we tried it, but we won't include it in future itineraries.

Katie S.

The ambiance here is amazing old time diner style. The service is friendly and their staff is helpful and hospitable. We got both the bacon and sausage egg and cheese breakfast sandwiches. The food was solid not the best I've had and the portions were small. Overall the experience in here makes it worth a visit.

Chopped steak, roll, Macaroni & Cheese
Brian K.

Kind of kitschy 50's vibe, lots of vinyl and chrome with Jukebox playing but was very clean and decent sized place. Friendly staff and very quick service. Basic burger was very good, nice char but not over cooked, large serving of crinkle fries came out hot. Chop steak was little over for my taste, light on gravy and mushrooms, too heavy on onions but hot and tasted good. The steamed sweet roll was outstanding! Coffee shake was also very good and big serving size. Two meals with sides and shakes about $50, little high for us but we left feeling good.

Robin K.

Great food!! Great service, Amanda Zachary was superb! Good old fashioned cheeseburger made just right. And don't forget the delicious hot fudge sundae. The inside was just like a diner very pleasant.

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Food was delicious and the service was great! Big portions! Food tasted fresh. The biscuits were fluffy and so good.

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Good ol' diner food here! Breakfast was simple yet yummy & filling. Lots to choose from the menu.

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Good food for the price. Always real quick and easy. My wife and I go regularly. Would recommend

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Super nice staff, great diner quality food, no stupid Covid rules! Overall, great experience.

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Food was great okay it nothing to rave about. Our waitress struggled to get our order in properly.

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Local Goat - Voted best burgers 3 years running!

Local Goat

4.4(5.7k reviews)
4.1 mi
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Family-owned & operated
Free parking

Had a 4:30 meal. Perfect timing. I had the fish & Chips. Wife had the 1/2 slab ribs. We also had…read morethe fried green tomato's. Food and server were excellent. Server also researched the ingredients of the tartar sauce. What really resonated with us, is that I left my cc with the check. Half way out the car, here comes running out is our server with my cc. That is customer service at its best. Kudos to Anette G , ticket # 492070.

Awesome restaurant. Hands down the best meal we ate while vacationing in Pigeon Forge and…read moreGatlinburg. I love meatloaf and most of the time if that is on the menu that's what I order, so I eaten a lot of different meatloaf from other well established restaurants. But let me tell you that I have NEVER ate a meatloaf this scrumptious before. The Bison Meatloaf with mashed potatoes and caramelized onions and crispy fried onions on top 5 stars. There is only 2 Local Goat restaurants and they are both in TN. Please bring one to NC. As for the service it was excellent, very professional from start to finnish. Sercice could not have been better 5 stars again. Ambiance of the dinning room was awesome 5 stars again. I believe in tipping my waiter and usually tip more than most. But I can say with out a doubt I left the biggest tip I have ever left at restaurant at the Local Goat in Pigeon Forge TN.

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Local Goat - Mediterranean Salad with Grilled Salmon

Mediterranean Salad with Grilled Salmon

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Shrimp and Grits

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The Appalachian - Hamburger and fries

The Appalachian

4.4(341 reviews)
0.9 mi
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We booked the Chef's Table for our anniversary, and everything was absolutely amazing. We have…read moredined at many high-end establishments, and The Appalachian does such a great job of delivering exceptional food and service without the pretentiousness that can sometimes come with it. Our chef for the evening, Derek, was a wealth of information. He could tell us where everything on our plates came from, from memory. The chefs at this restaurant are THAT attuned to the ingredients they're working with. He even described what made the wines work with the food and admitted he wasn't always a wine pairing believer, but has quickly become one. Our server, Amanda, was sweet, pleasant, and incredibly accommodating. This girl noticed me lifting my hair off my neck (those open woodfire grills add an extra level of heat to the kitchen) and brought me a hand fan FROM HER PURSE. That caused one of the kitchen team to notice and bring me an electric fan. Like I said, stellar service. Even the general manager, Dan, was involved in our service that evening. It truly felt like the entire team was paying attention and genuinely wanted us to have a wonderful experience. Would I recommend the restaurant? 100%. Would I recommend the Chef's Table experience? 1,000%. Being in the kitchen, watching the team operate like a well-oiled machine, and getting dishes that aren't on the menu (I'm looking at you, tuna tartare), made it well worth it. We will probably do it again in a different season to see how the menu changes. @serenity_now_travel_concierge

Of the 5 night we were in town, we visited The Appalachian 3 times - not just for the quality of…read morethe food, but also for the quality of the people. From ensuring they source fresh, seasonal ingredients to creating a welcoming atmosphere, it's obvious that everything is done with passion and attention to detail. The night we came in for dinner, we had the joy of having Mariah as our server. We had the fried chicken skins, the à la carte ribeye and sirloin, mashed potatoes, broccolini, and summer squash, and then the cobbler for dessert. The drinks were strong pours, everything was seasoned perfectly, and the service was impeccable. Another night, we came in for drinks and dessert and had the goat cheese cheesecake and Pots de Crème. If you're looking for a restaurant that's the perfect combination of great food and great vibes, this is absolutely it.

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The Appalachian - View of the tables next to us

View of the tables next to us

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Pork belly and Fisherman's Stew

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Seasons 101

Seasons 101

4.4(199 reviews)
0.8 mi

Food was amazing Service was great…read moreAmbiance was very nice I loved everything about the restaurant

Too many blunders for a restaurant that charges as much as it does…read more I was on Yelp and saw the photos of gorgeous looking plates. Decorated so nicely. Went and placed a reservation. We showed up for our 6:30 reservation at 6:20 and there was no hostess at the station and no one would greet us. Took roughly 5 minutes of standing there and one waitress acknowledged us and said someone would be there shortly. Waited roughly 10 mins and was greeted by what I assume was the manager. We told her of our reservation and she had to think about it and seemed like she wasn't prepared for us as she looked over at the dining tables and scanned them over, then said something along the lines of should be all set. Considering the reservation reminds you a few times before you go to make sure you make your reservation, I expected it to be more welcoming. The restaurant was very nicely decorated. Definitely oozed a classy ambiance, so I was pretty excited from seeing that and the online photos of the food. We ordered drinks and a Fig and Pear Burrata appetizer as it was one of the many few items on the menu that was gluten-free for my SO. We made it a point to tell the waitress she has celiac. She was nice and said we could get the pita and a toasted gluten-free roll on the side. They brought over some pita bread and a whipped hummus spread. My SO asked if they had anything with her without gluten, but they said no. She was kind of bummed. When they brought the appetizer to us, they gave her the roll on a plate. It was cut up kind of nicely and the burrata with more pita bread lined around it. We mentioned that was a no-go and they brought it back to the kitchen and said the chef was having an off day. I got my drink, it was an old fashioned with pecan bourbon and cocoa nibs. It was very nice. For the app, I was underwhelmed by the flavors in the fig and pear burrata. I felt it was lacking either sweet or salty. It wasn't bad by any means, but it wasn't anything special. For my meal, I ordered the Hunter's platter. It has Elk Tenderloins, Duck and a rack of Lamb. The duck was dry as a bone and the fat was firm compared to other places I've been to. The Elk was nice and juicy. Probably the highlight of the dish. The lamb was cooked pretty well, but I found it was difficult to get off the bone. The prosciutto infused sauce was ok. It was mostly like gravy. My palate kept getting attacked by random horseradish that was in the potatoes which I wasn't expecting. At one point, I ate my cherry from my old-fashioned while I had a bite of the lamb and it was nice. I could see maybe a cherry or cranberry glaze or bordelaise reduction going well with the dish. The desserts looked good, but I was all pita'd out from the earlier dishes. For what we paid, I wasn't too impressed. Compared to other restaurants in this area, it was good, but I can't say it registered from places I've been at home.

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Seasons 101 - Bar

Bar

Seasons 101 - Dessert board

Dessert board

Seasons 101 - Lobby entrance

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Lobby entrance

Chubby's Restaurant - Smash Burger!!

Chubby's Restaurant

4.6(172 reviews)
3.2 mi

Excellent service and great food! Everyone was friendly and attentive, and everything we ordered…read morewas delicious. We had a great experience and will definitely be back!

After reading all the rave reviews, we thought this would be a great place to eat, but we must have…read morecaught them on an off day. I ordered the Fried Green Tomatoes appetizer only to have it delivered with batter so thick you could not find the tomato, and the batter had a fishy taste like the grease had also been used for frying fish. They were just not edible. When the waitress came to ask us how we enjoyed them, I told her there was too much batter and the grease tasted fishy. She didn't say a word, turned and walked away. You could tell her "How was it?" Inquiry was automatic and not a genuine concern for how the customers were enjoying the meal. It didn't get better. My grilled pork chops were tough, overcooked, and lacking any flavor. I could only eat one of the two provided. The pinto beans lacked any seasoning, but the coke slaw was good. My wife's pork chop was fried, and was better. It was cooked as it should have been. But her Mac and cheese was gummy and had an odd flavor. The cornbread was dry and not good. A friend who ate with us had Country Fried Steak. He said the steak was passable, but the gravy was disappointing. No onions at all in the gravy. This was not a good eating experience, and with the waitress's attitude, it was an almost a total flop. The sign at the entrance tells it all.

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Chubby's Restaurant - Fried pork tenderloin sandwich!

Fried pork tenderloin sandwich!

Chubby's Restaurant - Wall Decor

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