Lunch at Paula Dean's Restaurant

After skipping dinner and then breakfast, I was happy to eat a meal at Paula Deans’ Restaurant, located within walking distance of our hotel, in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. The restaurant is on the second floor of the Paula Dean store. We lucked out and rode the elevator up and were seated in no time. We must have beaten the lunch crowd.  The atmosphere was open and airy; the diners were surrounded by windows. The Wait Staff was efficient and ultra-friendly. I would notice being friendly for the Southern people was a big deal, which was a refreshing thing to see.

As for the food – it was served family style and totally delicious. First there was a complimentary platter of biscuits and pancakes, accompanied by spicy sweet potato butter. The butter was the hit of the platter. We had to sample the lightly breaded and fried green tomatoes. They were delicious. Then shortly our food order arrived. We were allowed to pick two entrees and four sides, in unlimited amounts. We had friend chicken, ribs, salad, mac and cheese, creamy potatoes, and green beans with ham and potatoes. Dessert was also included with the meal and the diner had their choices of gooey butter rum cake, peach cobbler or banana pudding. The meal was delicious and totally filling.

Plan on eating at the restaurant but beware of the long lines. While you are there, check out the first floor for merchandise to take back home.