Our favorite Clinton TN restaurant…read more... Takes a while to adjust to the Orange. Tennessee-Ohio State not played often, when the Vols defeated the Buckeyes 20-14 in the 1996 Citrus Bowl in Orlando, Florida. The game featured a pair of huge stars. The Vols were led by then-sophomore quarterback Peyton Manning, who went on to became a Pro Football Hall of Famer and one of the greatest passers in NFL history. No. 8 Ohio State defeated No. 9 Tennessee 42-17 in the 2024 College Football Playoff first round on December 21, 2024. The Buckeyes dominated early, leading 21-0 in the first quarter and 42-10 by the fourth, led by Will Howard's two touchdown passes to Jeremiah Smith and strong rushing performances from TreVeyon Henderson and Quinshon Judkins. Clinton has many Knoxville fans, and nearly all are wearing Orange Ball hats whilst dining. I goto my XT5 to retrieve my OSU National Champs hat. At any rate Gondolier is full and most folks are having Italian or pizza. Caveat: This place is too good to order pizza.

This was an amazing find on our trip! The service was awesome and very friendly. The food was…read morephenomenal!

After a few visits, I figured it's time to finally write a review for Buffalo Mountain Grill…read more BMG is an unassuming spot--definitely not trying to impress you with its looks. When you walk in, there's no host stand or friendly greeter, just a sign that says, "Seat yourself and let us know you're here." The layout feels a bit patched together, like a restaurant built from spare parts. It's dimly lit, and the interior design doesn't seem like a top priority--so I wouldn't recommend it for a first date or an attempt to impress someone. It has strong dive bar energy, just in restaurant form. There is a small outdoor patio, and the bonus? It's dog-friendly. Inside, there are plenty of TVs, so it leans a bit toward sports bar territory--but without the usual rowdy crowd or game-day vibe. Service has been solid overall. On our first attempt to eat here, they let us know they were short-staffed and wouldn't be able to serve us for an hour. Disappointing, sure--but I appreciated the honesty and that they didn't waste our time. On return visits, service has been on point. We were greeted quickly, our server was helpful and attentive, and food came out hot. There is a bar, but don't expect craft cocktails or a resident mixologist. It's best to keep it simple here: grab a beer on tap or something straightforward like a whiskey neat. Anything more complicated might fall flat. As for the food, it's been consistently good. The hot wings are a standout--crispy with a flavorful hot sauce that actually delivers on heat. I've also tried the fish & chips and the burger; both were solid and satisfying. The only inconsistency was with the side salad. The first time it came out with a fresh spring mix, but on another visit, it was just iceberg lettuce--not a dealbreaker, but a little disappointing. We used to go to Oakey's for our dive-bar wings and casual grub, but Buffalo Mountain Grill has taken that spot for us. It's quirky, no-frills, and definitely not fancy--but they serve up legit food and deliver where it counts. Give it a shot. Just don't come looking for ambience--come hungry.

I'm not a wing person but, my friend said they have some of the best he's ever had. My favorite is…read morethe Monster Dog. When I go back, I'll be trying the Cobb Salad. It looked amazing!!!

OMG! My wife and I…read moreboth ordered the smoke house burger, mine with fries and hers came with mashed sweet potato. We both finished our huge plates, barely! These burgers took us on a trip to flavor town and the sides were also very good! I ordered an IPA with mine that also hit the spot. They have several locally made beers. This place is fantastic! My wife ordered crème brûlée and loved it. They also had a gluten free menu she appreciated.

Wow--where do I even begin?…read more The Local Goat came up as one of the best restaurants in Pigeon Forge, and it absolutely lived up to the hype. We were looking for something delicious but also with a fun atmosphere, and this place delivered on both. Our waiter was super friendly and helped us decide on drinks, appetizers, and entrées. We started with the deviled eggs, cheese fondue, and whiskey chicken wings. For our main dishes, we ordered the lamb burger and the BGT burger. I had never tried a tzatziki-style burger before, and wow--it was completely unique and so delicious. Every bite was incredible. My husband and I are huge foodies, and we were visiting from Miami on our honeymoon. We both absolutely loved everything and will definitely be back the next time we're in Pigeon Forge. What really stood out is that so much of the food and sauces are made fresh and locally each day--you can truly taste the difference. Highly recommend!

papa John's is consistently good when we want pizza at home. Toppings are always correct. It is…read moremade on time and to our specifications. I read an okd review that said it was always burnt, but I've never had one like that. This is our go-to pizza place since moving here almost 20 years ago. No plans to change.

The food here is usually pretty good, though I've had a few pizzas with rather soggy crust…read more My biggest complaint about this place are the jackasses they call delivery drivers. If you see one of these drivers with the Papa Johns sign on there car, best advice I can give is to stay well well away from them. They obviously have no idea what a stop sign or red light is nor what the yellow line down the center of the is for. Very unprofessional and the main reason I spend my money elsewhere.

Everyone says they have had the best pizza and when you go to try it you're all like, it's…read moreok...well not this place. The pizza is truly amazing. Soft flavorful crust, fresh and fully identifiable toppings and great real jumbo wings made like WNY, home of the Original Buffalo Wings would be proud of saying they are wings. We got 3 pizzas and loved every one. My hubby got a specialty pizza and the peppers, mushrooms, onions and mushrooms were visible, large and best of all were all cooked. I got a bruchetta pizza and it was fresh bright and amazing. My mom got a cheese and pepperoni. The red sauce was bright in flavor and the fresh basil was a nice surprise in the sauce. As I was admiring my husband's choice and sharing a bite of my pizza with my husband my mom got into her pie. I looked across the table to ask her what she through of the first slice and when I looked across the table to ask her she was already finishing the first slice. We laughed because she doesn't usually eat that fast but it was so good she couldn't stop herself. We would highly recommend you try this little gem. It's fresh, the staff are incredible. The kids he has working for them are amazing, polite, service oriented and hard working. The food is extremely fresh and it's a super clean place. They have an outside patio too.

I always thought it was Pizza Haus, my mistake. My Powell friends have been recommending this…read moreplace, so I picked up three pizzas to go. They all raved about the Chicken Bacon Ranch. I liked it but I didn't have much ranch and the slices I got hardly had chicken. I hear eating in the restaurant is better because they'll give you more ranch to dip it in. I really enjoyed The Big Hoss (pepperoni, ham, bacon, and sausage). The seasonings were all very tasty. The cheese pizza was 'meh' but that's to be expected with cheese pizza. Pizza Hoss isn't boss level, but it's solid.

Food was tasty and came out fresh. We had burgers and wings. Service was decent, felt like server…read morecould have be more attentive but we did come an hour before closing on a Sunday so that could have been why.

the burger was out of this world. the beer / drink selection is good. They gave us a tiny amount…read moreof fries and onion rings with the burger though. that was odd. Service was fast and friendly. and the place looks like a sportsmans basement. Cool sporty vibe in there.

It is very limited in the local area to find made to order fresh pizza other than big chain stores,…read moreso I was delighted to find blind frog cafe, very nice looking inside with tvs and ice cream, nice atmosphere, I always try a business 2 or 3 times before making reviews, 1st time I went in they had a few people at tables 6 total customers, so not very busy,order 2 personal 10in pizza 1 cheese 1 meat lovers for takeout, very expensive at 9.99 & 14.00 compared to other pizzeria in proximity radius (I don't mind paying for good quality food if it's perfect) again it's a tourist spot so I guess they can charge higher prices, pretty quickly I got the pizzas hot and ready before I could finish my beverage, counter girl was very nice and polite (owner daughter I found out), finally got home look under pizza an was burnt charred like they had the oven way to hot, ok not a deal breaker but I would have not served it to a customer, pizza taste was ok for being burnt on bottom, nothing to rave about, I always give business benefit of doubt maybe they had a bad day or just not on point that day... So I figured a week later I would try again 2nd time, to see if was same or better or worse this time I went in, no customer whatsoever in business, ordered same, 2 10in personal 1 cheese & 1 meatlovers an 1 beverage came to $30.04. Best pizza in the area hands down

We heard that this recently opened and had to go check it out…read more I'm really glad that there's another restaurant in the area. It will be a great spot for the ATV'ers and tourists that are coming back from cabins and rides. The service was great with no issues in seating, ordering, or help - they were very nice! The food was cooked to order and was quite tasty too. The spicy dip was definitely my fave. Will definitely come back soon for a mid-Sunday lunch!

We enjoyed great food and beer! the band made for a wonderful environment. will definitely be…read moreback!!! lots of Gluten free options.

Very unique microbrewery in the Norris Dam state park. Very popular with hikers and bikers enjoying…read morethe beautiful East Tennessee outdoors. After an easy hike with daughter, grandson and son in law stopped here for a quick bite and a craft brew. I got the buffalo wings. Daughter got Kimchee wings. Son in law the buffalo chicken sandwich and grandson the plain old burger. you order at the counter and they let you taste samples of the craft brews. I chose one of the IPAs. They give you a number and bring your order to your table. Always a fun and tasty outing.

It's hit rock bottom. Brisket dryer than papyrus from a pyramid, children sized portions, BBQ sauce…read morethat tastes like runny soap. Its really expensive for what you get. Quality sucks. Being close to I-75 is likely why its still in business. it REALLY needs new management, fresh food and someone that is prepared to throw old food away. Start using date and time stamps. Avoid at all costs.

Food was hot and delicious staff very courtous and friendly ,place is always very clean and the…read morearoma is heavenly. highly recommend everything on the menu Brisket is som of the Best ive ever had

Food and experience was great. Paul was amazing big big tip from me !! Will come back over and over…read moreagain

Great wings and even better service. Shoutout to Crysta for making our first visit a great one…read more Stopped in Blue Moose during our Pigeon Forge trip and had a great experience overall! We ordered the 25-piece wings, and they were excellent - flavorful, cooked just right, and the price was definitely reasonable for the portion size. You can't beat the price.., California would never! The fries,were great- think McDonald's quality but lightly. What really made our visit memorable was our server, Crystal. She was incredibly sweet and attentive throughout our meal. Beyond just being a great server, she took the time to share recommendations about Pigeon Forge and gave us suggestions on which attractions we should visit with our little ones during our trip . Her local knowledge was very helpful and added a personal touch to our Pigeon Forge visit. If you're looking for crisp ,flavorful wings at a good price with friendly, knowledgeable service, Blue Moose is worth a visit. Just come for the wings, and the fries.