We came here on the way to Cades Cove. It was already a good crowd and we just made it to the…read morechange over time of Breakfast to Lunch. The parking here was neat grass, gravel, and paved section. Huge area for car clubs. There is a decent variety of foods on the menu. I had the Chicken Sandwich with coleslaw . The sauce on the sandwich was super tasty. I also tried my better half's chicken salad sandwich with sweet potato fried. It was super super good as well. Service was great here and friendly. Bathrooms were clean as well. I highly recommend this home cooking spot if you're in the area. I can't wait to come back here!

Stopped in on a Saturday. Party of three, seated right away. Took a bit to get drinks and order…read more But not bad considering they were busy. Tennessee Haystack was good, although it came out incorrect the first time.... chicken and waffles mediocre at best. Small chicken tenders similar to something that you'd get at a convenience store. Isn't this considered to be part of the South? Trying to get our check became a struggle. Waitress disappeared. Young man at the cash register was able to figure it out finally and we were able to pay. Biggest issue, noise. If you are even slightly bothered by loud noise, DO NOT sit inside. What amplifies the issue, is multiple families would line up to pay. Not only increasing the noise by us, it caused for congestion in the area by the kitchen for the servers.

Dope little hole in the wall spot. Definitely low key and not super fancy but a great spot with…read morefriendly and genuine people and cold drinks and good food. If you're looking for a no frills place to grab a hot sandwich and cold beer - this is the place!

Cute little outside seating area with umbrellas and trees for shade. The outdoor area is adjacent…read moreto the Little River. They are dog friendly, but you have to walk through the restaurant to go outside. Our server, Jessie brought a nice cold bowl of water for our pups. The food was just "ok". My husband's fries were undercooked and my Reuben was lukewarm and the bread was soggy. If it had been delivered fresh off the grill I'm sure it would have been much better. I did have the strawberry shortcake cider which was delicious. If I was just reviewing this on our server, I would have given 5 stars. Jessie was super friendly!

That food was amazing! it is so much better than subway. Theor menus are good. Chicken wings is hot…read morebut good.

I absolutely enjoyed my visit here. It was pretty packed so…read moreI didn't mind the wait time on the food to come out, but everything came out great. The eggs, home fries, the waffle, all were great. I'd love to come back and try other menu items.

Great off the beaten path hole in the wall family owned restaurant. After seeing some price gouging…read moregoing on in the parkway, we decided to stop in for lunch on a saturday. It is on the second level across the street from the villages. We were greeted and promptly seated. The menu is your typical sports bar fare. I noticed alot of positive reviews for their burgers but opted for the 1/4 Lb south of the border hot dog not only was this dog delicious it was pretty darn big and it came with fresh French fries. The unique thing about the chili was that it had beans in it which I am not typically used to but it complimented the chili and diced onions well. The only downside was that it didn't come with cheese. I also ordered a Sierra Nevada citrus wheat ale pint and it was ice cold and hit the spot. My wife ordered a hot turkey sandwich and our daughter oredered a personal cheese pizza all were great according to my wife and daughter. Our waiter was very cordial and quick. Overall it is one of your better choices to eat around the parkway!

Came here for lunch while walking through Gatlinburg. It was a very nice small place to escape the…read morehustle and bustle of the main street for a while. Food came fast and server was very friendly. The Bison burger was very good. Clare said the kids grilled cheese was amazing and the best in all of Tennessee

Let me start by saying this is longer than most of my reviews and we loved everything about the…read moreDancing Bear. We were celebrating my wife's birthday and it was our first time dining there. The restaurant is tucked into a nice wooded area near the foothills of the Smoky Mountains. There is outdoor seating available, a firepit area with make your own smores, and indoor seating which is where we dined. We were greeted as soon as we entered and waited at the bar where Ian served us (he was great) until our reservation time (doubt we could have got in without the reservation). The bar had a huge selection of bourbon including many allocated bottles. My wife had a spicy margarita which she loved. We were promptly seated at our reservation time. Our server, David, brought us some of their famous cornbread it reminded me of couple of pieces of cake except it was cornbread with a delicious sorghum syrup and whipped butter. It was unique and delicious. We started with trio of dips - sharp cheddar pimento cheese, butter bean hummus, and my favorite smoked salmon rillette. These were served with sea salt crackers and pickled vegetables. It was all tasty and the smoke salmon had so much flavor. I had delicious thick cut pork chop topped with peach and jalapeno jam. It was cooked perfectly, tender and juicy and the topping added a fantastic spicy tang. The sides were charred baby carrots, green beans, a spoonbread with red-eye gravy and red pepper emulsion. My wife had a filet with bearnaise sauce and Yukon potatoes with cauliflower, sweet peppers, mushrooms and braised onions. It was cooked exactly as ordered with such a great taste and so tender. David brought my with a complementary piece of pie made with Cruze Farm buttermilk topped with berries and a lemon drizzle. It was a fantastic experience and we were so happy with everything. Everything was pricey for the area, but well worth it for what we received.

From out of town and I got a lot of recommendations to try the bistro at Dancing Bear. The bistro…read morewas a bit further drive up the long driveway where the map takes you, and that's where all the bnbs are as well. You're tucked away in the forest with the most peaceful ambiance in the evening! The waiter introduced the menu to us and mentioned that the ingredients were all mostly locally sourced and or grown in their garden when you first turn onto the driveway. So great to know exactly where your food is coming from! For the starter, I shared the crab corn chowder - and the waiter was kind enough to split the soup into two bowls with my partner. This was a perfect starter! Creamy, a little smokey, and not too heavy like your typical chowder. Lacking in the crab department, but it's as you would suspect with anything advertising 'containing crab' at a restaurant. We were also given complimentary corn bread and it was delicious. Such a nice surprise and I definitely preferred having the cornbread over regular bread! The service was a little slow, especially to bring the appetizer and bread out, but I wasn't too bothered since it didn't seem like we were rushed to finish our meal. I ordered the filet mignon (med rare) as my main. The flavors were spot on! My filet was a bit tougher than other filets I've had in the past... it was difficult to cut into. I also wished there was more of the red wine sauce to balance the richness of all the accompanying flavors and textures. All in all, this spot was a special treat tucked away in Townsend and I'm glad I didn't have to drive too far for a well-crafted menu and food scene!

Another great visit! This time I actually had a cheeseburger and let me tell you that it is one of…read morethe best cheeseburgers I've ever had honestly! We started with the chips smothered with their homemade sloppy Joe mix, cheese and onions! Soooo good! Their coleslaw is really good too and they have some of the best fries ever!! Service is always good and we sat outside again which we didn't think that through because it was so hot that day but they have outdoor fans as well! You just can't beat the view!!!

We have driven by Sloppy Hog countless times and they've always seemed busy. Yet the reviews…read morecontradicted what looks to be a great place to eat. We finally decided to see if the busyness of the restaurant was a better indicator than the reviews we had seen. We ordered to go. A large BBQ Chicken Pizza with half of it substituting jalapeños for the onion. We also ordered a large Whole Hog. These are thin crust pizzas. The host said the bartender was next door restocking and would be back soon to take our order. We waited around ten minutes for her to return. She came back with some beer and became preoccupied for a few moments with a scratch and commented that she couldn't believe she was bleeding. Not what you want to hear from a restaurant employee. The place was extremely busy with a line waiting for a seat, so when the bartender who took our order said it would be 40 minutes, we weren't surprised. We left to get some groceries while waiting and returned about thirty minutes later. We sat in our vehicle and waited. We saw the bartender come out and look at cars as tho looking for someone. We waited a few more minutes then went in. Our pizzas were on the bar. They were finished early. The issue we have is this: the bartender is the only one who will help at the bar. She was very busy but the staff around her wouldn't even look our way in spite of trying to get their attention. The pizza was already paid for and we just wanted to have it given to us and get it back to the cabin before it cooled too much. Didn't happen. 5-10 minutes later, we left with the pizzas. Seems they could have a better way of handling to go orders. The pizzas were tasty. The BBQ chicken could have stood a lot more chicken on it. The Whole Hog, on the other hand, was loaded... with a whole hog, it would seem. That was a winner. We would give it a go again but I think we would try the burgers. We saw them being delivered to tables and they looked amazing. Would I recommend? Yeah. Just don't be in a rush.

From the second we walked in we were treated with such hospitality! Our server was not only fast…read moreand friendly, he told us how some of the food was prepared and gave us tips on how to eat it! You are going to get apple fritters, applewood juleps, and soup, on the house before you even order! He told us you should dip the fritter in the apple butter, then take a drink of the julep to get the best flavors! The fritters were so good, I was actually already full after them and the soup but..... I had the Country Chicken Salad for my entree. I may have also tasted the Mac and cheese, and the mashed potatoes! Yum to everything! Everyone was so completely full after the meal. Come here hungry! The whole restaurant was adorable and right outside are many more fun apple-themed stores to visit!

My wife and I were in Pigeon Forge for the Fourth of July and decided to try the Applewood…read moreFarmhouse Grill. I wanted to like the place a lot more than I did, but it had some serious drawbacks. This restaurant is set up like an old farmhouse with wooden chairs, tables, and floors. There is nothing to deaden the noise, so the place is very loud and uncomfortable. My wife couldn't wait to get out of the place. I ordered the smokehouse sampler which comes with two eggs, sugar cured ham, bacon, sausage, gravy, biscuit, grits, and potatoes. With all of that listing, you would expect a lot of food. It wasn't. I felt like there should have been more on my plate for that much money. Oh, well. Lesson learned. My wife had the biscuits and gravy with bacon which was fine. The food that we received was fine, but nothing special. Our server was nice, but she spoke so softly that I could not hear her over all of the noise. She also had to be prompted multiple times to bring a refill. All in all, this place was a real turn-em and burn-em kind of loud place that we probably won't return to.

Come with me to Paloma Scratch Kitchen & Bar, located in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. I was driving…read moredown the parkway and wasn't sure what to eat when I glanced to the side and saw a building with my name on it. With a cool interior design, Paloma offers some delicious Mexican food. To start, I had the Paloma Guacamole, fresh and tasty. They give you the choice of blue or yellow corn tortillas, which you can taste and are freshly made. I also tried their white sangria, which was refreshing and delicious. I had their Yuca Fries and a Pork Carnitas Taco. Their food was delicious and had great flavor; however, I found their prices a bit steep, $6 for a single taco was kind of wild to me. Overall, Paloma was good. The service was kind and the food was good.

Great food,great service, everything is made from scratch. Cocktails as well all fresh juices.read more