23 Best Southern Restaurants near Sevierville

“TikTok fully influenced me and it was 100% worth it. English Mountain Trout is such a fun little Smoky Mountain/Sevierville stop like lowkey touristy in the cutest way. It’s cash only (but they have an ATM on site), tons of seating, and super family-friendly. Parking is a little tight, so we parked down the road on the grass and it was totally fine. The best part: it’s perfect for kids who want to go fishing, but you don’t want to commit to an all-day lake situation where everyone gets bored after 20 minutes. It’s quick you catch the fish and they’ll grill or fry it for you right after. We did grilled trout and tried lemon pepper and black pepper… and both were delish like genuinely. Plus the cutest little photo op holding your fish before they cook it. Core memory vibes, would absolutely do it again.“

“My wife and I visited for dinner while in TN and were very impressed with The Appalachian! Both of our meals were exceptional, and the service was great as well.“

“The staff there is amazing, helpful, and friendly. The food was very good. Baked beans were delicious. Smash burger special was the best burger ever! Go try this place!“

“All in all the food was really good. I didnt care for the macaroni and cheese but everything else was very good! The apple fritters and apple butter was absolutely delicious. So was the drink they gave us at the beginning of the meal. (I cant remember the name of it.) We will definitely go back when we are in the area again.“

“Excellent food. Good price, and the service was outstanding. Ms Vicki is the best“

“One great thing is the location, quietly off the horrid tourist strip. We needed a place that allowed dogs on the patio, and was open a bit late. The staff was very accommodating and I thought the chicken fried steak and green beans were excellent, the collards quite good too. They ply you with apple fritters before the meal and their apple fruit juice. It is a huge meal... Check the family style menu, entree plus three sides plus soup and the fritters AND dessert.“

“The food was very good! We eat 2 evenings in a row. The only complaints the baked potato’s were not very hot and the server’s could be more attentive to if you need a refill. 😊“

“The vibe and atmosphere here are everything. Wow, this place really blew me away.

To begin, the manager seemed very hands-on, even helping the staff clear and set up a table for us. They also accommodated our request to sit by the window for the beautiful view, despite that area being shut down for the rest of the night, which I really appreciated. The entire staff was more than happy to accommodate anything we needed and was incredibly welcoming and attentive. Everything about this place just makes you feel at home.

And then you get to the food—and dang, it’s good. Just really solid homestyle cooking that’s plated and presented well. The portion sizes are generous for what you’re paying too, so you definitely feel like you’re getting your money’s worth.

They start you off with a complimentary vegetable soup, which was SO good, and I’m someone who would normally never spring for vegetable soup. I will say that some of the sides were lacking just slightly in flavor, but genuinely, a smidge of salt from the table got them right. The textures were more than acceptable too. For example, the mac and cheese was very cheesy, while the noodles were cooked well and still al dente.

And don’t even get me started on the rolls. They’re like a combination between bread and a biscuit, and I could come back just to eat a dozen of those.

I ordered the meatloaf, and the sauce was literally perfect. The texture and the ratio of everything in the meatloaf were truly an experience, especially considering meatloaf is my favorite dish. They absolutely did it justice.

Between the atmosphere, the hospitality, the view, the value, and the homestyle food, this place is definitely a must-try and absolutely worth the visit.“

“We were passing through and decided to stop since we no longer have a Shoney’s in our hometown. The food was great , service was great, and my kids loved getting to try their first hot fudge cake!“

“Awesome place and huge portions.“

“Adorable, friendly lil restaurant. The food is worth the wait ♥️“

“This was the best ever. After coming to Tennessee for years, we've finally found our favorite restaurant. Best fried chicken in the world. Go see for yourself. You can thank me later“

“Puckett’s catered the meal after our daughter’s wedding. The delivery was right on time! Food was excellent and in ample portions! We highly recommend them for your catering needs!“

“Great customer service and our server was the best“

“Best meal ever!! Yum We left full. Good value“

“OMG. we shared a sampler platter. For starters we were served a cast iron pan of cornbread with butter The sampler platter had meatloaf , pulled pork, greens and mashed potatoes. it came with a bowl of Brunswick stew and a side bowl of pinto beans. It was amazing. So much food for the value. We both left stuffed. The server was friendly and very attentive. I would highly recommend this stop while in DW. you won't be disappointed.“

“I recently ate at one of the most interesting and entertaining places I’ve come across! They have animatronic chickens parodying all kinds of popular culture, with plenty of references that are especially fitting for the area of Tennessee where it’s located.

The food was solid, and for a tourist town, I thought the prices were actually pretty reasonable. The service was good as well.

But honestly, the atmosphere is what makes this place stand out. The animatronics and comedy will keep you entertained throughout your visit and definitely make it a place worth coming back to. If you’re in the area, I’d highly recommend checking it out!“

“great staff and excellent service“

“The food was very good, but I can’t believe that u should have your dog set on a chair and then let it eat off the table, I love dogs and cats, but there’s a cut off point at some time.“

“great staff and excellent service“

“good food, large portions and great dessert😁“

“No wait... We were seated immediately.
Food was fresh - nice cold salad.
The hot food came out nice and hot.
The waitress was pleasant and personable. She took care of us.
The atmosphere - different TVs on different sports channels. Not real noisy. We were chilly cold - the A/C was definitely working.
Will we go back? Yes.“

“we come here every single year since we met 4 years ago and it's the absolute best food ever... the staff are amazing and so accommadating“