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Preacher's Smokehouse
89/100 (1270 ratings)
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Barbecue
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"My partner and I travel for mural work, and we’re always on the lookout for great local food. Preachers Smokehouse exceeded expectations in every..."
Keighley Sadler
"I've been wanting to try this place out for a while, and it was worth the wait. They're only open Thursday - Saturday, so I stopped on a Thursday..."
Kendra B
"Oh my goodness!!!! Yes yes yes!!!!! Some of the best bar b que I have eaten in a while!! We were served by Preacher!!! The man that does the cooking!..."
Pamela Barrow
"We had the ribs, pork sandwich, mac and cheese, coleslaw and a skillet bun. Everything was AMAZING!!! The sides are plenty big to share between a..."
Theresa C
"On vacation and we passed this place on the way in. It’s as good as it looks. Had the sampler platter, the ribs and sausage were our favorites. The..."
Michael Boling
"From the (truly incredible) food, to the exceptional service and breathtaking views surrounding, Preachers Smokehouse should not be missed. The pig..."
Kevin
"When my family travels, we enjoy eating at places that are local and off the main strip. We like to explore and find those hidden treasures where the..."
CJ Cole
"This is the definition of a hole in the wall spot! My husband and I came into Tennessee wanting to taste some southern bbq and this was our second..."
ale l
"Absolutely DELICIOUS Bbq and I couldn't love the story of how this place got started more! Best mom and pop place in the Smokies!!! We are from Ohio..."
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"Beautiful drive here and picturesque view of Smokey Mountains. Found this while driving towards Dollywood. We wanted something other than the..."
Diane Morgan
"We went based on a recommendation from our tour guide and it absolutely did not disappoint! We got a large variety of stuff and all of it was so..."
Cheyenne Watson
"This place is a diamond in the rough! The staff are super friendly, and it's owner operated. The friendly owner brought our food to the table and..."
Kyle Reif
"Quaint little place with awesome BBQ. Only open Thurs-Sat from 11a-7p. The gentleman taking our order was very friendly. Wide variety of tasty sides...."
Brittany Elizabeth
"We have had this on our list for a while and finally was here on one of the days they are open and oh my gosh. This is hands down some of the best..."
L.E. E
"I have had Preachers on my list for years. I was never available to go Thur-Sat until today! This is a true Tennessee BBQ vibe. I was pleased to see..."
Chris Elkendier
"We visited from Ohio all week in Pigeon Forge and couldn't wait for Thursday so we could come out to Preachers and let me tell you this is the best..."
Cynthia Boling
"I’m so happy that we found this place. Preacher and his wife are the sweetest people and the ribs were the best we have ever tasted. Be sure you..."
Toni pearson
"This place has amazing food. The service is exceptional. Everyone was very friendly, the food came out fast, and the prices are great! I highly..."
Cthulhu F'Tagn
"Fantastic real quality BBQ. We loved everything we had. The Ribs fell right off the bone. The Burnt Ends were crisped on the outside, sweet, and..."
A Shen
Corky's Ribs & Bbq
85/100 (6407 ratings)
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Barbecue
American
Gluten Free Options
American
Barbecue
Gluten Free Options
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Catfish
Fish
Pork
Beef
Pasta
Salad
Wings
Mac and cheese
Ribs
Nachos
Fried pickles
Pulled Pork Sandwich
Sandwiches
Crawfish
Burger
Sit down
Barbecue
American
Takeout
Television
Drive Thru
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Accepts Credit Cards
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Mid-range
"Overall, it was a very solid BBQ Joint! While visiting family in Gaithersburg, we stopped in for dinner. Service was good. Waitress was very..."
Anthony Couillard
"I was planning to get the pick 3 BBQ dinner that I saw on their website only to find out that they have updated their menu and no longer offer it, so..."
Anon Ymous
"There is absolutely no better BBQ place on the planet than Corky's, and that is a hill I will die on!!! We have been coming here for over 15 years..."
Bethany Sloan
"My first time coming to this restaurant. It was so worthy. Meat fall off the rib bones. My lady enjoyed the jalapeños hush puppies. She was happy..."
Donald Rucker Jr
"This was the best food I had during my four day five nights stay in Pigeon Forge. We GrubHub the food back to our condo because we were tired. All..."
keela dunlap
"Cute barbecue restaurant in Pigeon Forge with not much of a wait to be seated when we visited on a Saturday night. Food was great and everyone was..."
Rachel
"An amazing place to come and check out some Memphis BBQ. The staff was amazing and well attentive. We were a big group and they did not come up short..."
Kapre Carter
"It was grreeat. Server made the whole experience great, wish I could remember her name. Get the muddy ribs. The pork is quite good. Definitely get..."
The Summit Church
"A good place for a good lunch! The food was well right in the middle, not the best we've ever had but defiantly not the..."
Carl Cramm
"Corky's was a great stop, and grab a quick dinner. Service and atmosphere were great. I had Memphis nachos, and my wife had a loaded spud. The only..."
Larry “Dr. Spice” McCalip
"Their food is absolutely delicious!! No matter what you order, it's always hot and fresh! My daughter and I ate there last week and they never..."
Retta Sloan
"The young lady that waited on our big party was so accurate and helpful. She was super friendly and had such an amazing attitude. She is the reason..."
Sharon “Ms. Adventurous” Johnson
"Great food and service! Best BBQ place I've eaten at would highly..."
Brenda Gray
"Our son wanted BBQ for his birthday lunch so we came here. Husband and I had been there before and knew it was good and they sure didn't disappoint! ..."
Regina Harrison
Puckett's Pigeon Forge
82/100 (3505 ratings)
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Bar
Barbecue
American
American
Barbecue
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Pimento Cheese
Shrimp
Cakes
Beef
Fish
Pancakes
Pork
Pasta
Meatloaf
Salad
Wings
Mac and cheese
Ribs
Nachos
Cheesesteak
Fried pickles
Burger
Crawfish
Catfish
Sit down
Bar
American
Barbecue
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Reservations
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Breakfast
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Mid-range
"Good location right next to the Christmas place. Food and service was great. Food was piping hot and fresh. The brisket didn't have much fat on..."
L S (Lee)
"A group of girls were in need of some food after shopping and man Puckett’s didn’t disappoint. I love how you order before you sit down. Everyone..."
Kayla Janice
"Loved this place! Giant menu when you walk in. Tell the cashier what you want and pay. Get your drinks and find a table. Very fast, simple. A band..."
441 Vintage Junque Market
"You order up front, get you seat they bring the food. You can order with kiosks and avoid the line. Staff was friendly, food was good. My son..."
Paige Peaslee
"Stopped by on a Saturday evening for dinner. You place your order when you enter, pay, and pick a table. Servers bring your meal out and you get your..."
Lexi B
"Visited with my hubby as part of a quick weekend get-a-way. We ordered the fried pimento cheese balls for an app. followed by their house..."
Kay Kay
"If you've ever been to Pigeon Forge, then you know that it is one of the busiest and most popular Tennessee tourist destinations. On our most recent..."
Chad Mann (Chad 99.3)
"Loved Pucketts! Kinda of threw us for a loop having to order when you walk in. Different but not bad. Only had one person working the front. Food..."
Bluejackets Fan
"Make sure you ask for Amber, she was great! Food was wonderful and as good as the others in Nashville! Grab a bottle of sauce to go home with you...."
MasterShake
"Came in for drinks and appetizers. Abby greeted us right away with a happy smile. She was so sweet helping us order. Once seated we were greeted..."
Brittany Cox
"Excellent spot to try southern food! I'd highly recommend the platter to get a taste of the most popular southern dishes. Given that Catfish is a..."
P. G.
"Very interesting restaurant. It was a half automated, half staffed, sit down restaurant. I had so many questions. Has it always been this way or is..."
John MacPherson
"First time here and came in for a dinner in our honeymoon. Abby was great at the front. Pretty much every server in the building checked on us to..."
Jacob Rangel
"I’m not sure why we waited so long to try this gem! Each time we have been the service and food has been top notch! All the employees are super..."
Brooke Williams
"Mike, Abby, and James were awesome! They went above and beyond to make sure there wasn't any soy in my food! A wonderful allergen friendly..."
Ashley Miller
"Abby is super friendly, greeted us with a warm welcome and took or order. Sharon was our server, bringing our food, and promptly checking on us a few..."
William Harvey
"We loved this place! We came in about 45 minutes before they closed and we never felt rushed. Our food was terrific! I highly recommend their mac..."
Jenny Cotney
Boss Hoggs Bbq Shack
81/100 (3585 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Barbecue
Barbecue
American
American
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Beef
Pasta
Salad
Mac and cheese
Ribs
French Fries
Toasts
Pulled Pork Sandwich
Pork
Sandwiches
Sit down
American
Barbecue
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"Nice little place right off the highway. Indoor and outdoor seating and very friendly staff. We would highly recommend if you're in the area! The..."
YBENORMAL
"We stopped here on 1st night in town. BBQ is never my selection for a meal; however, if someone wants to go then I'll go. My husband loved the..."
Stephanie
"Really delicious pulled pork, great sides and friendly staff. Creamy coleslaw was fantastic. Very sweet. Beans were uniquely flavored and tasty...."
Micah McCoy
"The meats, specifically the brisket and chicken, are cooked very well and the sauce is awesome and can be described as a semi-sweet Carolina twangy..."
Nw
"Very nice restaurant!! The food was awesome and service was great! Log tables and chairs. Nice quiet atmosphere! We had the chicken, brisket, and..."
Gabrielle Maillet
"Clean restaurantThe Bbq brisket and runs are so tender they melt in your mouth. The amount of food they give you for the price is..."
De Lish
"Great little place. Extremely friendly staff. It's a good small town feel to get good food, without feeling like your in the heart of pigeon forge..."
Greg Johnson
"Visitor from Florida, saw this place on way back from Pigeon Forge. Love, love, love these small BBQ places. Family friendly, very nice people, and..."
SWFL Guy
"The best bbq place in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Pulled pork on a plate was the best juicy ever meat, Collard Greens... Heaven help me stood alone and..."
Annette Yavonne
"Nice little BBQ place with indoor and outdoor seating. The pulled pork sandwich was amazing. Also the Cole slaw seemed like it was homemade😋. We..."
Eric Bievenour
"Great place to stop for some BBQ, friendly and helpful staff. Nice size patio that is dog friendly too, we're traveling with ours and it worked out..."
Megan Burge
"It may not look like much from the road but let me tell you, these are some of the best ribs I have ever eaten. So incredibly tender and..."
Tera Houston
"So glad we stopped by! The food so delicious! The ribs were fall off the bone and so flavorful I didn't even need any sauce! Pulled pork sandwich was..."
Connie Rogers
"Very good service and food. The brisket was super tender and bark was crazy good. We had sides of baked beans and coleslaw the beans were some of the..."
vr423
"Boss Hogg's BBQ exceeded my expectations with their mouthwatering ribs, golden fries, and delectable coleslaw. The ribs were tender, smoky, and fell..."
aidanjeffrey
"Feels like a hidden gem. We've been to the area a lot and found this lovely place while on a vacation with friends. Fast service, great southern..."
Heather Paskell
"Found this place by accident and stopped for lunch. Had the pulled pork sandwich with coleslaw and mac and cheese for my sides. All of it was..."
Jennifer Wood
"Best ribs and brisket in the area! Didn't need the barbecue sauce that's how good they were! Brisket was tender, juicy, and tasty! Indoor dining is..."
Rene Melero
"Seriously so delicious. I had the small rib plate and my boyfriend had the pulled pork plate. Service was extremely extremely fast, the waitress was..."
Gabby E
"We had brisket sandwiches loaded with delicious smoked meat. If you are not a big eater, consider sharing a sandwich. Lunch basket came with one..."
Carol Hearn
"I usually make a special trip to Boss Hogg's any time I'm in the area. There have been some changes in the past couple years, and I can't say all of..."
Lara beegle
"This place was so delicious that we ate here twice during our vacation! My husband and I tried their brisket and pork and both were amazing. All of..."
Monika N.
"When dinner plans at home go awry, you go get BBQ. We were staying in the area, and saw this spot as we drove by so we stopped in when we were in a..."
Seth Reiman
"Two of us split a brisket sandwich dinner. The meat was lean and smokey. It didn't even need sauce. The baked beans had two types of beans and their..."
Keith Chappelow
Calhoun's
70/100 (5486 ratings)
Restaurants
Barbecue
Vegetarian Friendly
Steakhouse
Bar
Barbecue
Steakhouse
Seafood
Seafood
American
Gluten Free Options
American
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Pretzel
Shrimp
Crawfish
Pasta
Catfish
Salad
Fish
Wings
Pork
Mac and cheese
Fish & chips
Salmon
Fish & Chips
Filet Mignon
Ribs
Burger
Sit down
Seafood
Bar
Steakhouse
American
Barbecue
Accepts American Express
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Accepts Discover
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Seating
Television
Table Service
Accepts Mastercard
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Visa
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"I’ve had two experiences at Calhoun’s the first time in January of 21, when my party of two was one of four people in the business and on..."
Tony Skeans
"Just ate here while visiting the area. We were greeted and seated quickly. Aiden was absolutely fantastic and so friendly and attentive. Food was..."
Betsy Catanzaro
"My ribs were average at best. Definitely not fall off the bone type. Maybe just a little over cooked. Service was outstanding. No wait..."
Tammie M Smith
"We wanted a dining experience authentic to the area. The atmosphere has a super chill vibe, plenty of seating that’s spaced apart. Great menu..."
Heather Blatz
"Went here for our last night in Gatlinburg Tennessee for vacation after reading reviews. Our waiter was very good, constantly checked on us to make..."
Anthony Sanders
"Calhoun's is a must anytime we visit Pigeon Forge. We've been eating here for years. Why? Because the service staff is always friendly and attentive...."
Ed Jenkins
"Calhoun’s is one of our faves! I have been eating here since college! The food is delicious (try the Trio) and the service was awesome. We never..."
Samantha Green
"We have been going to Calhouns for years. We went twice this week and had outstanding service both nights. Tonya was our server first night she is..."
Darlene Jenkins
"Really nice restaurant with nice atmosphere and great food and service. Tiffany and Michael at the bar area were awesome and very attentive for..."
S Toruno T
"Calhoun's in Pigeon Forge has amazing ribs! The Spinach Maria is also delicious. Our table also had catfish which was very good. Service was prompt..."
Victoria Woodside
"This place is very good. We were told the wait would be 45 minutes but we were sat down within 15 minutes. The service was excellent and the food was..."
Jordan Pritchard
"They were very busy so our food and drinks didn’t come out as quickly as we would’ve liked but it was totally worth it. The sausage and cheese..."
Brittany Craig
"Always friendly service with the best complimentary bread basket you'll ever have. Tried splitting the BBQ nachos thinking we'd have room for..."
Kelly P
"We were wary because of the 3.8 rating. But this was an excellent experience. Our server Garrett was top notch, our drinks were never empty and his..."
T O Sandlin
"Stopped in for lunch. Checked out restaurant reviews before stopping and was a bit hesitant. Wonderfully surprised. Had a smoked turkey lunch..."
betty sandlin