Top 6 Restaurants for Fried Chicken in Pigeon Forge

If your mouth waters at the thought of crispy, juicy fried chicken, head for Pigeon Forge. Satisfy your appetite for this Southern specialty at one of these local favorite eateries. 

1. Puckett’s Restaurant

Enjoy chicken with a side of live music! Puckett’s features talented musicians on stage. But don’t let the tunes distract you from an important choice: Will you order Southern fried chicken or “chicken fried” chicken (breaded breast with pepper gravy)? Nibble on pimento cheese bites or fried green tomatoes while you decide!

2. Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen

Want chicken and want it fast? This casual eatery whips up fried chicken sandwiches, seafood platters, steaks, burgers and other hearty fare. Combo platters are a specialty, like fried chicken tenders with shrimp. Inexpensive lunch specials make this a quick go-to for takeout and picnics.

3. The Old Mill Restaurant

Ask for a table near the windows in this historic restaurant and watch the river roll past while you savor crispy chicken. The mill, built in 1830, carries on the tradition of classic Southern dishes including chicken pot pie, country ham, spare ribs, and luscious desserts. Walk off your meal with a stroll around the Old Mill’s general store, distillery, pottery, and ice cream shop.

4. Mama’s Farmhouse

“Southern cookin’, family style” is this down-home restaurant’s motto. Servers bring your choices of meats, heaps of Southern sides, and flaky, fresh biscuits. Fried chicken is always on the menu at every lunch and dinner. Mama’s gives you all you care to eat, too, so just ask for more. 

5. Applewood Farmhouse

Applewood Farmhouse is surrounded by orchards and, naturally, famed for apple fritters, apple butter and apple cobbler. This is comfort food at its best–fried chicken with gravy, pork chops, pot roast, or chicken and dumplings. Classic sides include Southerners’ beloved mac and cheese, and the Farmhouse’s signature cornbread sausage stuffing. 

6. Huck Finn’s Catfish

Sit down at a table loaded with fried chicken, fried catfish, and Huck’s famous “vittles” including hot hushpuppies and fresh, crunchy coleslaw. This country restaurant serves steaks, shrimp, salmon and trout, pork chops, and deep-fried appetizers including alligator tails–yes, you read that right! Bring your appetite and order from the all-you-can-eat menu. Don’t forget the sweet iced tea!  

When you stay in a Pigeon Forge cabin rental, all these delicious destinations are close at hand. Book your ideal cabin now.