Food was good , small selection. Service sucked.. a lot of choices on tap- but bartender slow…read more Workers more interested in chatting than service. Not one ask for a refill. Sat over 15 mins in siting for a box. Waitress too busy flirting at bar. Whom we felt was manager should be dressed as such. Not like a bum in pjs. The cook was very polite and gracious. Welcoming. I'd recommend for a beer of not in a hurry.

If you are beer guy or gal, great place! Food was good..tv's for sports and servers over the top…read more They even have some wine for ya non beer drinkers. Quaint bar. Fried cheese Kurds are really good as is the burger!

Kahuna basically means "wise", and it would be a wise choice to try Big Kahuna out…read more I really like their namesake wings. Rather than toss them in sauce they coat them in a rub: Original, Fire, or Blazin. Blazin is a bit on the hot side for me but okay if tried separately. The rubs are so tasty you don't even need the sauces, but they are flavorful as well. My favorites so far are the spicy bleu cheese and the spicy garlic. I thought the sweet chili lime was a bit too watery and didn't love the cilantro lime ranch but I really haven't gone wrong yet. I wish I could go more often but Big Kahuna is on the pricier side as far as wings go, though the drum wings have a good amount of meat.

The staff is typically friendly enough but the wait is often long as there isn't a lot of seating…read moreat this location. In the times we've waited as well as when we've ordered takeout, one observation is that typically the person(s) that are supposed to great those that order take out, are often busy chatting with restaurant patrons and others rather than being attentive to those waiting for their takeout orders. The food quality seems to be slipping. We've eaten at this location many times and while we can say that the sandwiches are decent, the boneless wings (Which we've ordered many times) are subpar at best. We've continued to apparently mistakenly give the wings a try and they get worse and worse as they are very overcooked time and time again. The last time we visited, both orders of boneless wings were super dry and rubbery. No amount of sauce can fix that. It was very unpleasant and our guest that we invited to dine with us and we purchased their meal, experienced the same low quality wings. It wasn't a good first impression. If we come back, we won't be ordering these ever again. Hoping the staff will make efforts to provide better quality food. We'll invest our discretionary money elsewhere when we want to enjoy an evening out.

My go to spot for wings and beer while enjoying the excitement of the VOLS pouncing all over a…read morerival team. The staff is always kind, friendly and attentive. The food and service never disappoints. It also adds to the dining pleasure when the owner comes to your table and "checks in" on the customers. Kudos for making yourself available and actually looking after your investment. The Choto location is my favorite

New owners have taken this place downhill fast, the only thing that kept this a staple for us was…read morethe staff, which they just apparently decided they didn't need anymore. Food is mediocre, over priced, and now service won't bring us back. Go elsewhere.

Excellent food and service. They know exactly what I order each time when I go in! Owner isread more

Pretty good. I lived in Miami where there were two CM Chicken franchises close by - so I have a…read morepretty good idea of what the chicken is supposed to taste like. The chicken here is definitely good, maybe smaller in size compared to what I'm used too - regardless, flavor and crispiness is basically the same. What I found odd was that the menu was drastically smaller than the ones I've been to in Miami, which would offer other Korean staples like tteokbokki and fish cakes as additional side options. Maybe the Knoxville food scene just doesn't justify carrying those other options. I feel like this locations business is primarily takeout and delivery based since there was basically no other customers inside the physically restaurant dining in. Pricing is pretty crazy though compared to other local fried chicken options. Would not recommend the calamari as it was just average. Definitely recommending to just stick to the chicken if you do go here.

Calhoun's at Fort Loudoun Marina is always a lovely spot for a meal. With a full bar and…read moreexcellent food this is a year round destination and during the summer months the marina provides amole entertainment when sitting on the balcony. Our server was most attentive and responsive to our needs. My wife had bacon wrapped burnt end and I had the teriyaki chicken with rice. We watched the seagulls, and other birds out the window and due to the cold, no boats came or went while we were there. Calhoun's is excellent for lunch meetings, birthdays, etc. I heartily recommend them anytime of the year.

Set directly on the water, this spot delivers barbecue with a point of view--bold, unapologetic,…read moreand rooted in comfort done right. The setting does half the work for you, but the food more than holds its own. The fried green tomatoes were the clear opener: crisp, well-seasoned, and properly balanced between tang and crunch--no excess grease, no filler. Exactly how the dish should be executed. The half smoked chicken followed, tender and deeply flavored, carrying a clean smoke that enhanced rather than overwhelmed. The okra was cooked with restraint, avoiding the common pitfalls of sogginess, while the fries arrived hot, golden, and assertively seasoned. This is relaxed waterfront dining with confidence--barbecue that knows what it's doing and doesn't feel the need to overexplain itself. A place worth trying

This chicken is fabulous!…read more Juicy and crispy, with enough spice to be seasoned and savory without cremating your tastebuds. On the spicy hot I give it a 0.25/5. Personally I'm loading mine up with Truff hot sauce. Amazing food and service. One of the cleanest places I have ever eaten in. Their fryer backsplash is scrupulously well scrubbed. Sage in an amazing waitress. One of our party is gluten free and is is very knowledgeable about all items in the menu. I had their baked beans and slaw. Being a northerner I was dubious but good lord, they're were the best I had since moving down. I will be going backs and trying all of the sides!

Despite all the accolades, I must respectfully dissent. Tried Gus's today after wanting to go for…read moresome time. The chicken was good -- just not next level or great. I felt it was kind of tough and not crispy enough. Like a dark, over-fried version. Sides were okay. I like that they had collard greens. Goes well with chicken. Overall: Seems way overhyped. I like CM Chicken better. For Southern style, I've had better as well.

I used Uber Eats and they meal they gave me had no chicken in the sand which and had no seasoning…read moreon the fries wasted 20 buck never ordering here again

The chicken tenders were good. And the fried Cajun corn was good until I had a hair in my food. A…read morelong piece of hair. Matters like that can really throw off a good meal. Maybe the employees need to start wearing hair nets because this unacceptable.

What a horrible experience. 9 in our party and we realized it might take a while but 45 minutes…read morejust to get two appetizers was a sign! 30 minutes later thee of us got cold burgers. The other 6 never got our food. Top it off with they actually gave us a bill for $68.00 was unreal!!!!! What a crock! Such a cool location but such a bad experience...just a shame!

5 stars for tenders and zaxby sauce!! Don't love the chicken…read moresandwich it was a let down and crinkle fries are only okay as a fry form in my opinion. Buffalo boneless tenders are very good too but messy and I like portable fast food. I will look forward to trying a salad.

one of your employees put a nasty note on out truck because we were over the white line a little…read morewith our front tire .food was not that great ..chicken was cooked too long

If you've read my reviews before, you'll know I'm a KCBS Certified BBQ Judge and a serious BBQ…read moreenthusiast--which basically means I take this stuff way too seriously You might notice I've reviewed Clean Smoke before, so why am I back today? Well, today was the first time I've been there when they had smoked. I'm extremely picky about smoked sausages and always prefer Texas-style over anything else around here. Today they had a jalapeño cheese smoked sausage... and it was absolutely delicious. I can't even properly express how good it was. So if you're reading this right now -- stop what you're doing and go get one. You won't regret it. The pulled pork sandwich is consistently delicious and a staple for me--but today, the smoked sausage completely stole the show. Absolute standout.

The past few weeks, I've been driving down Kingston Pike, right next to Costco. At the big…read moreintersection, I noticed some activity. First, I spotted a red food truck trailer, then massive smokers, and a woman chopping wood. Curiosity getting the better of me, I drove into the gravel driveway, which serves as the exit for pull up foundation of the business. As I stepped out of my truck, I was greeted by a friendly hello from Erin, the owner of Clean Smoked BBQ. She offered to help me and asked if they were open. I confirmed that they were, and she started telling me about their menu. They had everything except their Charro beans, which had sold out. Erin explained that Charro beans were one of their best dishes, featuring brisket burnt end beans, pinto beans, other meat I couldn't remember and a special sauce and seasonings that were rich with a hint of sweetness. I couldn't help but wish I could try them. I told Erin that I was definitely going to come back for them. I inquired about their tenure at the location, and they mentioned they'd been there for about two weeks. They were relocating from their Hardin location. The couple, Joe and his wife Erin , have high hopes for their new spot. The menu will feature daily rotations, with new items added as they gain popularity. One exciting addition they'll be introducing this Saturday is live music. They'll have an array of smoked meats, including turkey, chicken, wings, beef, pork brisket, and more. The aroma is intoxicating, and my wife and I couldn't resist trying three tacos. She opted for chicken brisket and pulled pork, each served on a hand made flour tortilla with pickle red onions and fresh cilantro. I chose the dry rub smoked chicken wings with sauce on the side. Both the dry rub and sauce were handmade. The wing sauce had a unique heat element that hit you immediately but then faded, leaving a wonder bite of acid finishing the complexity of the sauce. The dry rub was a well-balanced seasoning that made these incredibly crispy, moist, Smokey wings a staple choice for the future visits. We also had to try the Mexican rice, which was the perfect Mexican rice. It was topped with fresh grated cheese and cilantro. The rice was cooked to perfection, achieving an orange color as expected and being moist with a light and fluffy balance on your palate.A major takeaway from this barbecue was that the smoke was clean and distinct. You could taste it, but it wasn't heavy or lingering on the meat. It seemed to be an integral part of the meat's natural flavor. Most of their preparation, except for their barbecue, is done at the Amaryllis Taqueria, which they also own. If this food truck is a representation of the quality and taste of food at Amaryllis Taqueria, we're definitely going there soon. We're supporting this place for their enthusiasm, creativity, and most importantly, their barbecue. You won't be disappointed.