Pigeon Forge

Pigeon Forge, a mountain town and vacation area in eastern Tennessee, is the home of Dollywood, country singer Dolly Parton’s Appalachian-themed park consisting of rides, an adjoining water park and a museum of her costumes and memorabilia. The city’s other attractions include country music revues like the Smoky Mountain Opry, dinner theaters such as Dolly Parton's Dixie Stampede and outlet malls.
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The TITANIC Museum Attraction in Pigeon Forge offers an immersive experience dedicated to the famous ship. Shaped like the Titanic itself, the museum features recovered artifacts and interactive exhibits that change annually, focusing on different aspects of the passengers and the ship. Visitors receive a ticket representing a real-life passenger at the start of their journey. Inside, there are replicas of staterooms and dining halls with stunning architectural details matching those of the original Titanic.
The Titanic Museum Attraction was absolutely fascinating! The exhibits are beautifully presented and very informative. I loved how interactive the experience was — from touching the iceberg to walking the grand staircase. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable, and everything was well organized. It’s both educational and emotional, and I highly recommend it to anyone visiting Pigeon Forge!
Martha H — Google review
It's a nice experience if you're into historian events or if you enjoyed the movie (as they have an entire section devoted to it). We missed a couple of things while on the tour, but it still didn't seem like it was that big. It took us about an hour to finish the tour. Overall, though, it's a nice museum and gives you a very detailed look at the events that occurred.
Russ M — Google review
I really enjoyed learning about the Titanic. Several rooms were recreated to look exactly like those on the ship, which made the experience feel very real. When you enter, you’re given a boarding pass with the name of an actual passenger, but you won’t find out whether that person survived until the end. You can also feel how cold the water was—the same icy temperature many passengers faced. Overall, it was a fascinating and engaging experience for both kids and adults.
Traveling M — Google review
My mother and I really wanted to come here for our family vacation and it was okay. Definitely didn't learn anything I didn't already know about the ship however there were a few interactive games you could participate in if you like to. When we order tickets, you had to select a time slot (which is thought maybe that would mean not many people), however we could barely move along the ship and had a awful time seeing everything we wanted to see. Beside thats no complaints
Savanna B — Google review
Such an amazing museum! This and another in TN, if I remember correctly, are privately owned. So informative with artifacts about the ship, it's crew, and the people. A great stop if you are wanting to do something in the area. Self guided or you can download an audio tour. The hosts know thier history and the many people that traveled on the ship. How long g can you keep your hand in 28 degree water? You can try it. The ice cream shop is wonderful.
Daniel — Google review
We had such a wonderful experience at the Titanic Museum. It was so eye opening to read about what happened that night and see actual artifacts from the wreckage. The grand staircase was the most beautiful thing ever. It's amazing that it's an exact replica. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves!
Erin K — Google review
OMG!!! This was a great experience!!! Sooo informative. You even get to touch the 28° water to feel how cold it was. As you enter you get a "Boarding Pass" which contains info of one of the passengers. At the end of the tour you will see the names of the passengers etched on a blue wall and there you can see whether you survived or not.
Rosalind D — Google review
This was a great experience. It is a bit expensive but it is worth it. This is geared more towards teens and adults. A lot of reading and actual belongings of some of the passengers. Also, there is a lot of Bios about some of the people aboard. You are given a card of an actual passenger. Towards the end you can see if you survived or not. Great photo ops on the grand staircase, and outside. The iceberg area is very cold and you can feel what 28° water feels like. You can also stand on the varying degrees onthe ships main deck to experience how hard it was to hang on.
Sabrina S — Google review
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The Island Dr is a bustling hub in the heart of the city, offering an array of dining options, retail stores, accommodations, and entertainment venues. One of its main attractions is Margaritaville's St. Somewhere Spa, where visitors can indulge in custom treatments such as Volcano Hot Stone Massage and Signature Key Lime Margarita Spa Manicure. Additionally, The Island features the Great Smoky Mountain Wheel, providing breathtaking views from its 200-foot-tall structure.
This place is fun and decked out for the holidays, plenty todo to spend the day or evening around without driving everywhere. Enjoy some live music, visit with Santa, check out some holiday lights via walk or Ferris wheel.
Tori F — Google review
We always enjoy the Island, this time was definitely a little more special for our family! The facility is always clean, entertaining, family friendly, and a constant vibe!
Let's R — Google review
Fun place to shop , eat & walk around
Christina B — Google review
Best place in Pigeon Forge
Kimberly R — Google review
Grat place to walk. Many stores and restaurants
LCAmundo — Google review
All great! My family and I, we loved visiting this place. Leon helped my mom and gave us good service.
Nicko M — Google review
Fun place to visit and see the local culture and some of the attractions.
M A — Google review
I have been several times, and it never disappoints. There is so much to see and do. I love the shops, Paula Dean's, the rides, wine tasting, moonshine tasting the trolley, and the huge fountain . Never had a bad experience.
Sandy F — Google review
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Located in Pigeon Forge, the Hollywood Wax Museum is a must-visit attraction for movie enthusiasts. The museum showcases incredibly lifelike wax figures of iconic celebrities from classic film stars to today's A-listers. Visitors can walk the red carpet and pose with their favorite stars, creating memorable photo opportunities. The museum also features cool props to enhance the experience.
This was a lot more fun than we were expecting!! The props for your selfies, being able to be alongside your favorite character and the self guided tour helps make this an awesome experience. And, they were open on Thanksgiving!!!
Shelli B — Google review
Very fun. We visited on a Friday evening. It was not all that busy and no wait to get in. They take your picture upon entering, with the purchase to buy. Some of the wax figures are so life-like and look just like the celebrity while others, not so much. I love that they have props and you can interact with the wax figures. Great price too! About $35 for a very entertaining experience.
Pamela B — Google review
The museum was a cool experience and we had fun taking pictures with the figures. However, we came with a 1.5 year old, so we didn’t buy the add-ons. That said, we paid $74 for two adults for just the wax museum alone. It’s only $5 each more to add on some other attractions, which might make it more worth it. It took us about 30 minutes to get through the museum, so it felt too expensive overall but we still had fun.
Taylor C — Google review
Very cool experience. Some of the wax figures were very lifelike, and others not so much. It was a nice surprise that you could walk up to the figures and they were not roped off - the props were a cool touch as well. We only got the single ticket, not the all access pass as we were not interested in the rest of the activities on the pass. I gave it 3 stars because it really is too expensive for what you get. Almost $80 for two people. Just not enough bang for the buck. If you're really watching your money you may want to sit this one out.
Julie D — Google review
We really enjoyed the exhibit was comfortable inside and the characters seemed almost life like for some, while others didn't quite look anatomically correct others seemed spot on. Well worth the price of admission to take the tour. Was crowded at points because it seemed everyone wanted pictures with certain statues but that's to be expected.
David A — Google review
While visiting Smoky Mountains National Park and staying in Pigeon Forge, we had a little time in our hands so we decided to do something very touristy. Of all the many attractions available we chose to go to the Hollywood Wax Museum. The wax replicates are mostly those of Hollywood stars that most people would be familiar with. Some elicited comments such as, “that looks just like him“ or “that looks just like her”. And in the resemblance was so uncanny you expected them to remove at any moment. I which would have caused my wife to wet her pants). In others they look very familiar, but not quite what you remember. I think in some cases the actor is shown at a different age than one with which you are familiar with. Experience was fun, but I’m not sure it was worth the over $80 for two people charged for admission.
Rick G — Google review
Super fun place kids had a blast taking pictures and so did I they have props for most models some will work with other models also. Follow the road in the walkway it will take you though the whole venue.
Vietlao — Google review
Purchased the All Access Pass which was not ALL access. Yes you get into the 4 attractions but you have to select one of two OPTIONS for the game you play. The word ALL contradicts OPTION so that is a let down. Also it’s a real kick in the gut to learn the tickets are cheaper when you buy them at the desk versus online, everywhere else it’s the opposite. The wax museum was pretty good, most of the people look very close to their wax impression. The other building with the other 3 attractions is poorly managed and where you learn all access isn’t that as you choose between which game you’d like. This is a money grab for your kids to ask you why you can’t play both and they you get to pay more money, it’s false advertising. We waited at least 5 minutes for someone to allow us into both the mirror and haunted walkthrough despite hardly any customers the employees just stand there on their phones and stare at you. The mirror maze, game and haunted walkthrough are all good. Very kid friendly just was mad about false advertising and the cost being cheaper on site. Also there was nobody there during our visit on a Friday afternoon it wouldn’t have hurt anything to allow us to play the other game especially when I’m asking what about the all access pass we purchased.
James M — Google review
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Alcatraz East Crime Museum is a 25,000-square-foot museum located in The Island in Pigeon Forge. It features five galleries that cover the history of American crime, crime scene investigation, the consequences of crime, crime fighting, and pop culture. The museum showcases over 100 interactive exhibits and artifacts related to notorious criminals such as Al Capone and John Dillinger.
Experience! The Alcatraz East Crime Museum was absolutely fascinating! The exhibits are well organized and full of interesting facts about American crime history, from famous cases to forensic science. There’s a great mix of interactive displays, real artifacts, and educational information that keeps you engaged the entire time. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable, and the atmosphere made learning about history both fun and thought-provoking. I highly recommend it to anyone visiting Pigeon Forge — it’s a must-see attraction!
Baudilio V — Google review
We visited on July 27, 2025. We had a wonderful time. There is not much for kids to do, so I would not plan to take kids. They will probably be bored. There also is not much room for strollers or for kids to run around and play. I would not pay extra for the audio tour. There wasn't really much to it. There are so many people and so much going on, remembering to play audio was another step to remember. There is a lot of reading. If you plan to read and take it all in, I would plan to be there all day. The staff wasn't friendly at all. We encounter one nice employee her name was Stephanie. Stephanie checked us out at the gift shop. You can take pictures as long as you do not use the flash on your camera. You can not record any video, though. Overall it was very interesting, we had a good time, the price for tickets wasn't bad at all, and the gift shop was affordable.
Nancy C — Google review
Had a great time learning tons of interesting facts and stories. Every exhibit was thorough and informative. We spent about an hour and a half through the whole museum. Would recommend for anyone in the area!
Dana W — Google review
This was my first time to the crime museum after several visits to the area. I arrived at 6pm with a 9pm closing time. Though I only saw about half of all the information there is to offer, I enjoyed everything I saw. Around 815pm I heard a voice saying things along the lines of "You need to hurry up. We dont have all night." I just figured it was a visitor trying to hurry their group along. As I continued through the museum, I heard more comments such as, "The museum closes at 9. We need to move along." I still didn't know who was making the comments. I had seen an employee passing through the spaces after 8pm, but hadn't given any thought to it. At about 8:25 pm I saw the employee speak to another employee, in an obvious manner so we visitors could here, "If people want to stop and look at everything, they need to get here earlier. They need to stop letting people in this late. I want to go home." I wasn't aware how far along in the museum I was, so hurried along through the rest. At 8:30pm the announcement was made that the museum will be closing in 30 minutes, over the loud speaker. That was followed by that recently familiar voice saying, "So move it on." I was out of the museum at 8:40pm, so as it turns out, we were being rushed out with about 30 minutes from the exit anyhow. I really enjoyed the museum and I would visit again, just probably earlier in the day.
Roberg316 — Google review
It was pretty cool here. You definitely learn a lot about everything that happened in the past. Went during the daytime in the week. You were shoulder to shoulder with people. And that wasn't too pleasant. So it made seeing some things and reading some of the captions a little harder.
Trucker684955 — Google review
This is my second time going! I love it!! They have added more stuff since the first time we went, so it’s pretty cool that they add stuff and it’s not always the same when you go! Both times I had specifically went for Theodore Bundys stuff! Staff there are so sweet and nice! I had asked the manager a question about the bug and his response was not what I wanted buuut he was very nice about!! Just wish it was a little cheaper! That’s the only complain! But overall would go again and again!
Emily S — Google review
This is an incredible museum! I highly recommend this museum. This was my second time in 10 years and it was amazing to see the updated information on cases. They are very updated on current crimes/cases. If you are interested in crimes of the medieval days the whole way up to modern day I recommend this place 100%. They have multiple interactive exhibits as well! Keeps the fun going for everyone!
Moriah N — Google review
Well worth it! So many themed areas and information. Plus some photo ops. It was bigger than we expected! Allow yourself at least two hours if you want to look at everything.
Jessica W — Google review
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Concerts & Shows
Country Tonite is a popular theater in Pigeon Forge known for its family-friendly variety shows. The high-energy revue features the greatest hits of country music, along with comedy, gospel music, and patriotic tunes. The talented cast of singers and dancers delivers toe-tapping renditions of classic country hits and today's chart-toppers. Hosted by Kevin Wilson and featuring comic relief from Bubba The Redneck Ranger, the show offers non-stop entertainment for all ages.
Here tonight to see Sara Evans in concert! As a venue, Country Tonite is a good place to see a concert. It's not the newest place in town, but all the seating offers a decent view of the stage.
Billy O — Google review
We saw the Oak Ridge Boys show and we were impressed! The show and venue exceeded our expectations! The theater is well designed, every seat provides an unencumbered view. The show itself was top notch, we definitely feel like we got a bargain. We can't wait to come back and see another show!
Stephanie E — Google review
What a pleasure to spend time with this amazing cast of singers. I was overwhelmed with their gifts and talents. Their balance was awesome abd the ability to shift through style after style with so little effort. A ture variety show on every level.
James W — Google review
A must see! Highly recommend ! Exceeded my expectations. The positivity, energy, joy, humor of the performers and program were a blessing. Vocals and dance were incredible. Costumes beautiful. I enjoyed the praise and patriotism portion especially…the freedom to celebrate faith and country. Thank you for a wonderful night cast!!!
Kirsten H — Google review
Been here for a couple concerts. I like the theater seating however it's tight between the rows but still had a good time.
Mike — Google review
The entire show was wonderful. The two hour production was one of the best we have ever seen. Very talented singers and dancers. So glad we decided to book this event while in Pigeon Forge.
Sandra R — Google review
So much talent and beautiful performances!! Impressive costumes and costumes changes, and amazing voices too. We enjoyed it from beginning to end!! Bravo bravo to all of the CT cast!!! 👏👏💃🕺👏👏
Laura V — Google review
We visited here last night 6/21/24 to see Diamond Rio. It was a great concert in a great venue. One of the best concerts we've been to in quite a while. The seats are comfy and it wasn't too hot in the theater, which was nice. Diamond Rio performed most of their hit songs that we all wanted to hear and they definitely didn't disappoint. Great show Diamond Rio!! Also, we have been to the regular Country Tonite show in the past a few years ago and it's definitely worth viewing as well. We plan on coming back for the regular show again at some point in the future. I've also noticed on some previous reviews folks complaining about the seat size and it being uncomfortable. I am 250 pounds, a pretty broad fella, and I never had an issue with the seat size. I could see if I was much larger like I was at one point in my life at 330 pounds it would have been a much tighter fit, but when I was that big I expected to be more uncomfortable at my bigger size. I don't see the need to leave a bad review about seats unless they were severely too small, which they definitely are not.
Randall E — Google review

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Country food restaurant
Nestled in a complex with country cooking eateries, pottery, candy, and toy shops, The Old Mill Restaurant is a haven for soul-satisfying Southern comfort food. It's renowned as one of the most popular restaurants in the Great Smokies region. Despite potential wait times, visitors are assured that their breakfast will be worth it. The restaurant is known for serving insanely large portions and is recommended for those with hearty appetites.
If you come on a weekend, expect about an hour wait. We arrived around 7pm and were told the wait was 1 hr and 20 minutes, luckily we got seated around 45 minutes. Food, portion is LARGE and we were surprised it came with so many sides and even dessert! They have house-made ice cream! The food was good and not salty. Service was great. Ask for the pot roast gravy for the mash potato, it’s so delicious.
Ava T — Google review
We went around 1:30 pm for lunch and had no wait! From all the reviews and word of mouth, was told food was amazing. The fried chicken was superb, but the green beans and mash potatoes were lacking flavor. Mashed potatoes reminded me of boxed potatoes. The chicken n dumplings were good. I was under whelmed with the corn fritters, I was hoping for more of a hushpuppy and flavor. It's basically fried dough. They serve it with maple butter. I am not a fan. The fritter tasted better dipped in the vegetable and corn chowder soup. The soups were good. The corn chowder was better than I expected and had a lot of flavor. It was a mix between gravy and soup. The portion size was generous and we left with Togo boxes. The lunch entrée didn't include dessert.
Bridget L — Google review
Fantastic and Beautiful Restaurant , highly recommend. This was our first time as we're traveling on vacation. I've been in the area 5 days and wished I'd found it sooner. We had a great table overlooking the water on the second floor. My husband had prime rib cooked perfectly for humans I had turkey and stuffing meal with fried okra , mashed potatoes, greenbeans, corn chowder soup. For desert we had blackberry cobler with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. The blackberry cobler was Amazing ,in fact the best I've ever had !! I have to say they have alot of great staff and our waitress Cheslee D was spot on with refills and checking on us, very polite,great at multitasking, she's good for your business. Our meal price included desert, soup and salad and really good portions. 30.99 for 8 oz prime rib, baked potato, green beans ,garden salad and a cup a soup plus desert...Outstanding food 😋 Outstanding service.
Michelle H — Google review
My wife and visiting in town decided to try this place, based on good reviews. Well it was actually pretty good. I had the omelette as pictured and the wife had the classic breakfast which is a sample of all the classics. The only thing the small pancakes were served cold. Other than that it was pretty good, in fact the grits were pretty good too, and I do recommend. It's not a place I would go to every day, but I do give it a good review. Prices were pretty reasonable as well. 👍
Jeremy G — Google review
Amazing!!!! Top resturant in the area for sure!!!!! We ate at the apple barn a day or two before and it has NOTHING on the old mill. The service was spectacular and super fast. The food was fresh and filling! You get so much food you could easily share with another person. We also talked family into trying it (they only eat togo due to health issues) and they went back for several days and got Togo food. We arrived around 4pm and walked right in. The parking is a little difficult but its totally worth it. We walked around the little village before eating and bought a few goodies.
Ange — Google review
There was a long wait to dine at this restaurant. We gave our name and waited over 30 minutes for them to call us in the loud speaker. While we waited, we browsed the adjoining gift shop. They have so many fun and unique things for sale. When they finally called our name we went back to the restaurant and we were seated. I ordered liver and onions. My companion ordered fried chicken tenders. Both meals came with seasoned green beans, mashed potatoes, corn chowder. While we wait for our meals, we were brought some sweet fried things. They looked like hush puppies but they were better than that. So good. Our whole meal was delicious and definitely worth the wait.
L C — Google review
The old Mill is one of the restaurants that lived up to all of the hype! It was so delicious we went twice, and you WILL NOT leave hungry! The corn fritters and chowder were AMAZING, the chicken and dumplings were super good, the pot roast was tasty, and the desserts were to die for. Plus service was great and they were easy going, I don't like salad so I was able to get a cup of fruit instead (wasn't exactly listed as a side but they accommodated. Whether your here early or late your going to wait, but it was nice that they quoted an hr and both times we only waited like 40 mins at most.
Karen B — Google review
Had such a great dinner that we returned for breakfast! Fast friendly service. Great atmosphere. Beautiful scenery. Delicious food. SO MUCH FOOD! exceptional value for the money. For dinner I ordered the fried chicken and was served 3 MASSIVE chicken breasts which also included a salad, cup of corn chowder, mashed potato and dessert! All for $26.
April — Google review
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New American restaurant
Local Goat in Pigeon Forge is a well-liked casual dining destination offering modern American cuisine crafted from locally sourced ingredients. The menu boasts an array of inventive starters including deep-fried deviled eggs and fried green tomatoes, along with a variety of gourmet burgers such as the Elvis burger featuring peanut butter, smoked bacon, and fried banana. With its focus on fresh, local ingredients and creative dishes, Local Goat provides a laid-back atmosphere to savor delicious food and craft draft beer.
This restaurant is well worth the wait! We had BBQ chicken nachos for an appetizer and OMG were they good!!!! We also had the TN glazed burger with bacon and onion rings and it was one of the best burgers I've ever had. The teriyaki marinated steak kabobs with rice were very good also. The creme Brulee was sooo good. This place is the GOAT! Lol
Jodi A — Google review
We came here for lunch while visiting a local event. The place is cute and we got seated somewhat quick for how packed it was. Our server was very friendly and gave great recommendations on the most popular meals. Our orders came fast and food was definitely delicious and had that home-cooked taste. We'll definitely be back next time we come visit!
M B — Google review
DELICIOUS food and great service! they told us the ingredients were all fresh and they definitely tasted that way. i got the Jackson Hole bison burger. it was great! and very big lol. a bit of a mess but worth it. my mom got the Goat Cheese burger and enjoyed it. fries were good. Ingredients all tasted good even the tomatoes and lettuce were good lol. I can’t wait to go back next time i’m in Pigeon forge. I want to try the fried deviled eggs hehe and the Whiskey burger. plenty of different burgers and other choices, and they all sound delicious. Service was great. Our waitress was very nice and attentive and told us a little backstory of the restaurant. We went on a Sunday morning and the parking lot looked packed. we almost turned around because we thought it would take forever. Wait wasn’t too long at all and food came really quick after we ordered. I enjoyed and will definitely be back if ever in Pigeon Forge again! WOULD DEFINITELY RECCOMEND TO SOMEONE ELSE VISITING THE AREA
Blythe A — Google review
This was the best meal we ate while in town on vacation hands down. Our server (Kelsey or Casey maybe?) was attentive, friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. We enjoyed everything we ordered and the lemonade was SO refreshing! The food was hot and we left very full. There was plenty of seating and we got in and out for lunch before the crowds. Definitely go here if you want a fantastic meal! (oh and everything is made in house the day of). I recommend the crab cake sandwich because it was delicious, seasoned & cooked perfectly and filling. Though my daughter's hot honey chicken sandwich looked amazing too, the breading was so crispy and the chicken was hanging out of the bun it was so big. Great place that we will visit again next time we visit.
Cameron — Google review
Listen… okay… the only thing I got a picture of were the Deep Fried Deviled Eggs. Everything else got absolutely inhaled before a proper “phone eats first” action happened. The restaurant is busy. No doubt. We waited about 35 minutes for a table but it was so worth the wait. The first time we went, Kelsey took care of us. Legit probably one of the best waitresses out there. She is hilarious, very knowledgeable about the menu, and attentive. We went back the next night (no shame) with our whole family and still had outstanding service and food with another server. The food is incredible. Everything (and I mean everything) is made from scratch. Highly recommend the bison burger and shrimp and grits. We will definitely be back the next time we’re in Pigeon Forge.
Brandon R — Google review
This place was above and beyond our expectations, they stay pretty busy so we did have to wait (we went on a Friday night) but it was well worth the wait. Excellent atmosphere, friendly staff and wonderful amazing food. (The best we’ve had). Our waitress was Kelsey and she was absolutely amazing. She was very proud and passionate about everything being made from scratch in the kitchen and being locally sourced. She was very knowledgeable about the menu and very kind and helpful. She was also very attentive. She was the GOAT (Greatest of all time, pun intended) she made this an even better experience than it already was. I definitely can’t wait to come back. 10/10! Definitely eat here if your the area.
Madison B — Google review
We were staying in the area for about 4 days. And based on the good reviews we decided to try this since it was one of the places we put on our list. And it was not a disappointment at all. I had the fish and chips, with one of their burgers as pictured. And they were both delicious. The fish and chips was a bit salty, but it is still very good and fresh. They even make the tartar sauce freshly made as well. Overall the prices weren't too bad. We would definitely be back if we lived in the area. And I do recommend. 👍
Jeremy G — Google review
My wife and I tried this restaurant by recommendation from a friend. So glad we did. The hostess and our waitress were so friendly and professional. This is a beautiful restaurant and many food options. The food was incredible. We tried the deep fried deviled eggs... omg.. delicious. I had the Billy Burger( mushroom and swiss) and my wife had the broccoli and cheese soup. Both were awesome. So if your in town you need to try this place.
Brent M — Google review
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Southern restaurant (US)
Mama's Farmhouse is a renowned family-style restaurant in Pigeon Forge, TN, offering all-you-can-eat traditional Southern food for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The menu features Mama's specialties like buttermilk biscuits, chicken tenders, Belgian waffles, and hash brown casserole. Known for its immersive Southern-style breakfast experience, the restaurant serves popular dishes such as grits, bacon, eggs, and fresh fruits.
Mama's Farmhouse was impressively clean and delicious. There is ample parking, with views of the Smokies and plenty of activities nearby. The waiting area is large and superbly clean. I don't think there was a speck of dust to be seen. There are nice rocking chairs outside also. I had a take-out order and was greeted by multiple staff members immediately. Everyone was very nice and helpful, and did not act inconvenienced at all when I needed to add a couple of things to my order. They have many homemade items for sale in the waiting/checkout area, including their own strawberry jelly/jam, and one other flavor that I can't recall (I think peach maybe). I forgot to get a photo, but my husband loved the banana pudding. I don't care for banana pudding, but I tried it at his request, and I'll admit that it was particularly good compared to one I had tried the day before. It definitely tasted like it was made with real bananas and good ingredients. It was obvious that they take pride in their restaurant and want to keep it nice. I overheard a manager or owner talking about traffic for later in the day, and trying to prepare for an influx of customers and large parties...He was already thinking ahead, and making sure they were staffed properly and that everything runs smoothly. Overall, it's a cute place with great food that feels like Grandma's country cooking. The fried okra was terrific, and the mashed potatoes and gravy were outstanding. There's plenty of seating, games and rocking chairs outside, toys for kids, and friendly employees.
Willow R — Google review
Stopped in for brunch and noticed they had all you can eat. My husband ordered a Blue Plate Special and I opted for the buffet! 🫣 It was all brought to me!!! OMG! AMAZING! Was told I could order extra of anything that they had put on the table! Pic says it all!!! Best chocolate gravy! It was all great!! I promise that you will not leave hungry 🥰
Bree T — Google review
We visit this establishment every time we visit the area! I am in love with the biscuits and my husband loves it all! Tried a new dessert this time the chocolate cobbler it was delicious! We have brought all our family here to try the food and it never disappoints!
AAron J — Google review
Another amazing restaurant for the Johnson Family of restaurants. This was our first time here. We had breakfast- family style. It was delicious. Our favorites: chicken tenders and sausage of the meats. The biscuits were great. Such a good buttery flavor. The sausage gravy was delicious. We liked the peach butter better than the strawberry. The pinwheels were very airy, not filling. The apples were fabulous! Everything was great and were glad we chose to have breakfast. Taylor was wonderful and the atmosphere is very laid back. We will return.
Nicole A — Google review
Our family of 4 dined here on a Saturday night and this was our experience. Atmosphere: This place is full of southern charm. The farmhouse appeal is carried with detail throughout. We especially liked the two ceiling fans linked on a pulley system. There are photo op spots around the property outside with a face-in-hole board, rocking chairs, old trucks, and even a tractor. Game Space: We loved that this restaurant had a little outdoor game area for those that were waiting. After dinner we enjoyed a game of hooks, but there was also ping pong, corn hole, and a large scale connect four and a checkers board. Food: Dinner on Saturday night included fried chicken, country fried steak, and ham. We also rotated through sides of chicken & dumplings, mac & cheese, green beans, hush puppies, and sweet potato casserole. The chicken was lightly breaded and moist, the cubed steak was tender, and the ham was ok but nothing special. All of the sides were good - especially the biscuits and strawberry jam! The chocolate cobbler desert was very fabulous, but the banana pudding was disgusting. The bananas weren’t ripe enough and it didn’t have a traditional wafer texture. Disappointment for my kids who really love banana pudding. Service: Noe was a great server! She kept drinks topped off and had dinner refills replenished quickly.
John — Google review
Wait time to be seated wasn't bad but once seated we told our waitress what sides we wanted in hopes it would make things go quicker. It didn't we waited 40min or more for our food. When it finally came out we asked to have another order put in since it was all you can eat and the waitress gave us attitude. The serving sizes brought for 3 people were laughable. The starter was supposed to be one for each person but we only got one total. I had to ask for knives which weren't brought. When the manager came over and we told him what was going on and he told waitress we needed knives and she told him we didn't ask. He put in 2nd food order but overall food was lacking. Chicken was dry, potatoes extremely lumpy, country fried steak was salty and overcooked and was more like salisbury steak texture than cube steak. The banana pudding was more like fluff than cream. We tried this location because we love the Alamo which is a sister restaurant but we will never be back to Mama's again. Waitress was Keyona.
Daneille R — Google review
We ate breakfast here 😋 it's a all you can eat. They bring out different dishes for your family to share. The food was pretty good. Had to wait about 15 minutes for a table. Some of the dishes were cold when we got them. The table service was a little slow too!
Denise. R — Google review
Had a large group and we had the “all you can eat” option for our table. Oh my goodness, it was sooo much food, more than enough to fill us all up! Absolutely delicious down home cookin’! Very affordable for a big group. Our waitress was the best!
Amie H — Google review
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Steak house
Alamo Steakhouse, located in Pigeon Forge, is a renowned dining spot known for its expertise in preparing hand-cut beef over an open oak fire. From succulent filet mignon to flavorful New York strip steaks, the restaurant offers a delightful array of options. In addition to their signature steaks, Alamo Steakhouse also boasts a diverse menu featuring oak-fired pork chops and an extensive selection of seafood, chicken specialties, sandwiches, salads, and soups.
Plan ahead they have very long wait times the food and the service was outstanding. We had a larger party so we did have to wait a little bit longer. They quoted us an hour and a half, but the table was ready and 50 minutes. We started off with the crab dip and mozzarella sticks as appetizers, and they were finished very quickly. Everybody enjoyed them. To make my review a little more simple we had the kids state with mashed potatoes for the kids, and the adults had a variation of the different steaks. I’ll cooked medium well along with mashed potatoes or baked potato. The meat selection was great. They had very tender and juicy meats that were easy to cut and not super chewy with great grilled seasoning. Felix was our waiter. He was on top of it, making sure that everybody had their drinks full that we had what we ordered in our order was correct and he waited on all of us all by himself. He was super kind and understanding This is decorated what I would describe as some light water decor. There were wood benches outside and a few other things on the wall, but it had a very clean organized look it wasn’t overly cluttered. The restaurant was very clean. I would like to shout out the bathroom, hands scrub as all the ladies in our party enjoyed the hands scrub in the bathrooms.
Alyssa H — Google review
Fast service good food. Our waiter was Scott F. He went out off his way to give me & my wife the best experience possible. He was super attentive & the way he interacted with the patrons was awesome. I had the T Bone with Brussels Sprouts & an add on of Scallops. The wife had the New Strip with Mashed potatoes. We shared the Cheese Sticks & both had French Onion Soup. Looking forward to our next visit.
Will — Google review
This was where we chose to spend our 25th wedding anniversary and it did not disappoint. All the food was top tier, service was incredible, and the atmosphere was what you would expect from an upper scale establishment. "The Steak" (20oz bone in rib eye) was better than I expected and I had high expectations. Hannah, our server, was a class act, incredibly kind, and beyond professional. If you are on the fence for a stellar steak house, please do yourself a favor and give The Alamo a chance. You will not be disappointed.
Eric S — Google review
Our family of 4 dined here on a Friday night and this was our experience. Atmosphere: Great theming throughout. Loved the Texan feel. The a/c however was not working properly. It was really stuffy for our entire meal. There was an oscillating fan on the floor near our booth, but it did little to help. In the middle of summer, getting this restaurant’s a/c fixed should have been a priority. We did not return to eat here for this reason alone on this trip - and would not return again in the future unless this issue is fixed. Food: The food was overall amazing! We had the hot crab dip appetizer with homemade pita chips and it was incredible. The French onion soup was delicious, but the crab soup was really too overpowered on the seafood taste. The porterhouse and ribeye were both cooked perfectly and had great flavor, the San Antonio and Santa Fe chicken dishes were also flavorful and we enjoyed them. Service: We were seated within 15 minutes and Justin was a great server.
John — Google review
Food: scallop and bacon wrapped shrimp appetizers were melt in your mouth delicious! Horseradish Parmesan crusted steak tips and shrimp skewer special - highly recommend! “The Steak” was cooked perfectly and so good!! The wedge salad was huge and very tasty. The serving sizes are huge! Service and atmosphere was great! Mark M was excellent! Highly recommend!!!
Heather H — Google review
Overall I was happy with my visit here. The food was very good and my steak was cooked just as I requested. I had an old fashioned with it and it was great too. I would definitely return to this restaurant when I’m back in the area.
Josh B — Google review
The service and food are great! Our server JJ was so friendly, be sure to ask for him! Everything is so delicious and they have such a great atmosphere. We're local and we always love eating at both locations. A+
Tim E — Google review
Awesome place, Steak was cooked perfectly and tasted awesome, the Brussels sprouts was amazing, waiter was in training about did and amazing job really enjoyed the environment. I had the alamo new york strip, a Cesar salad, and the spicy and sweet Brussels sprouts amazing combination.... will make sure I visit again next time im in town!!!
James E — Google review
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Southern restaurant (US)
Huck Finn's Catfish Cabin is a family-owned restaurant that has been serving the Smoky Mountains for over 25 years. They are famous for their all-you-can-eat catfish dinner, which comes with endless sides such as baked white beans, coleslaw, hushpuppies, and more. In addition to catfish and shrimp entrees, they also offer grilled and fried chicken, chicken livers, country fried steak, and other Southern dishes.
Really great seafood! The shrimp was extremely good and the catfish was really good too. They also give you vittles for the table, which was quite nice. The decorations were neat if you like Mark Twain. The bathrooms was very clean. Our server Juan was awesome, he did a fantastic job. I ate with eight other people and we all enjoyed our food. I love the touch that you can get the seasoning you want. You cannot go wrong with the grilled shrimp! Highly recommend!
Caleb W — Google review
Great location, awesome food, nice atmosphere. Highly recommend. Came in the pouring down rain on 9-16-25 after driving 7 hours there. We were starved and this place hit the spot! The free Vittles were a great 👍 addition to the meals. If you don't order a meal(s) then they'll just charge you for the Vittles. Good food! Prefect location. The sweet tea was good too!
Laura W — Google review
I loved the atmosphere. My husband had the all you can eat and loved it. I am gluten free so there was not much I could have here which is why I scored the way I did. I really hoped to be able to have the catfish in cornmeal but it has flour. Our server, Zander, was great!
Carrie J — Google review
Joshua was our server and I can’t say enough about his great, friendly service. It’s so nice to see old fashioned great customer care like this! Adorable restaurant with southern decor and a variety of catfish and other dishes. The Cole slaw is just the way we like it and prices are fair. Definitely recommend.
T H — Google review
While visiting Pigeon Forge Tennessee with my veteran family, my wife and I stopped in for the Catfish at Huck Finn's Catfish. No one told us about Huck Finn's, we were passing by and thought we would try. DELICIOUS! 😋 The Catfish was very tasty with a nice crunch on the outside tender on the inside. The tea was excellent. We also had chicken legs and wings! They were very tasty as well. Our host Allison I believe her name is was awesome! She made sure we were well taken care of! The tea she made was so good! We truly appreciate Allison. Huck Finn's Catfish.....5 Stars 🌟
Christopher B — Google review
Old style atmosphere. When you get a meal like 3 piece catfish fillets you get a spread of vittles ahead of meal, which includes hush puppies, pickles, onion, beans and ham, slaw. We were going to get appetizer first till we saw all the vittles. I topped it off with apple cobbler with ice cream which was my favorite of the meal. My wife liked the beans and ham the most. David our server took good care of us.
Patrick G — Google review
Update We returned this evening for the catfish dinner. My husband told me he was taking me out for catfish for dinner on my birthday (today). He just didn't tell me he was taking me 438 miles to get it at my favorite location in Pigeon Forge,TN. Our waiter (Mo) is absolutely awesome. The food phenomenal, as usual. We come from Indiana. Can't wait to return. We will definitely return when we are here, every time. What a wonderful place to have lunch on the last day of our honeymoon adventure. The atmosphere was super friendly. Our waitress was perfect: friendly, confident, checked to see if we needed anything in a timely manner, and an all-around great waitress. We stopped in the shop as we were leaving to purchase a few items. Everything about this place was welcoming. And let's not forget the food. It was Delicious. My husband and I Strongly recommend this great restaurant.
Tammy N — Google review
We always make a special trip to Huck Finns when we are in town. It's always delicious from the vittles to the catfish. Make sure to try the chicken livers if you are a fan of liver, they are sure to be your new favorites. Ask for David!!!! One of the BEST servers that we have EVER experienced in Pigeon Forge! One of our favorite places to eat here!
Ella S — Google review

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