My wife and I ate there last week. We asked about the left over food which we could not take with us. Our waiter said unfortunately it is thrown away. They should left the customers take it with them.
I won't be going there now thank you for letting us know you can't take leftovers home. If I'm paying for the food I better be able to take home the leftovers.
I enjoyed seeing all the things for sale in the shop. That shop is much bigger than I remember on my last visit. Food looked much better than I remember. Cheers x
Food is good, but not great. Cost is a little high for what they have. Glad you mentioned the drinks "Ridiculous" $3.50 should be included since the way you have to order. Would go to Old Mill instead. Very similar menu and go to the Paula Dean store in Gatlinburg. Little late on the salad. Thanks for the review.
I loved Paula Deens especially the Broccoli casserole and the banana pudding. I would go back but I would definitely order less food. We had five people and had a ton of food leftover and it really bothered me that they were going to throw it all away. I think it is worth going if you have a large group or if you are just careful not to order too much.
We have eaten there several times, the last time about a month ago. Have always found the food to be very good. Never a bad meal or experience. Thanks for your review - glad you enjoyed your meal. Dawn I love your Cafe Loveless tshirt - ate there in Nashville last month - great biscuits and Nashville hot chicken.
We almost ate there and sat down and then left when we were told we would not be able to take leftovers with us. I can’t imagine how a restaurant won’t let you take your leftovers that you paid for with you.
You know when you eat at all you eat Buffet place you can't take a Doggy Bag home . You eat all you want there and leave the rest. If you can't eat that much food then don't eat at places like Paula Deen's that rude to say that about this restaurant.
Thank you for mentioning you can't take home a doggie bag! (OK, why just dessert?? and why on earth not?) That is a deal-breaker for me considering all the food they give you. Leftovers the next day rock! Love all your adventures!
I agree , if I pay for it then it’s mine. They got the my money ! And I want My food ! I’ve had stomach surgery And can only eat about a cup of food at the time ! That’s very unfair to their patrons! I’m like you this is a deal breaker for me also !
I d go somewhere else. Very same reason card companies don’t give leftover cards away, someone will sell them at the flea market. No all you can eat restaurant lets you take home leftovers because people cheat and over order then want to take it all home.
Very nice Merch at Paula Deen's! What did you buy Dawn?? Your food looked delicious! I like your hair Dawn! I got mine cut similar to yours. Have a great week you two! 💚
Great review!! We have a PD restaurant here that used to be buffet, but switched to family style. We will skip this since we have one, but your review was so thorough! Thanks!
WHAT DO THEY DO WITH THE LEFTOVERS ??? WHY CANT YOU TAKE IT HOME?? THEY CAN HAVE SOME KIND OF RULES SET IN PLACE THAT YOUR JUST NOT GETTING DISHES TO TAKE HOME WITH YOU...TOO MUCH WASTE !! BUT THE FOOD LOOKED GOOD ..I LOVE MY SWEET POTATOS TOO...GLAD YOU AND DAWN HAD A NICE TIME OUT !!😊🎃🍽🥧🧁🍧🥪🌮🍓🍈🍇🦢🐤🦜🐸🐦🐮🦄🦊
Thanks for Sharing Will and Dawn we haven't got to eat here yet everything Looks Delicious. Can't wait to try it soon. Love you hair Dawn. Love watching you Guys.
Everything looks so good! When you guys get a chance you need to go over to Jonesboro Tennessee to the kitchen at Grace Meadows. They are a family style restaurant similar to Paula Deen’s. It is a beautiful farm and the food is delicious!
Looks great, but the fact that you can’t take leftovers home, just means food waste 😣. As a food service professional, that drives me crazy!! If you paid for it, you should be able to take it home!! N
Ate there many times and have always enjoyed it. We have also ate at her restaraunt in Savanah. We met her 2 sons at the Savanah location. Also love the Merchandise. Good job guys.
Too bad my mom has passed. I would have LOVED to get the shirt with the stains on it and wear it around her. I can just hear her complaining about the stains and that I should give her the shirt immediately for her to get the stains out!!!! It would have been a great April Fools joke!!! Ha. The food looked really good today!! 💕💕
We spent 2 days at the Island, Sunday and Monday this week! We ate at Timberwood grill and loved it. Paula Dean’s wasn’t a restaurant we had to try-have a small child who is picky.
Love that you don't mind showing all the tables of stuff in the gift shop! You we're getting into that lol. Also love how throughly you covered this restaurant experience at Paula Dean's. The food looked great! Thanks Will and Dawn 😊 I can see you with that chicken shirt Dawn stay back or I'll peck you😂🐔 so funny.
I was just thinking the same thing...so very thorough..I love that about you all .we are planning on moving to East Tenn within next year...love you guys
Wow that seemed like a great price for that restaurant...I was at the one in Savannah ... I love following you guys ..*KEEP UP THE GREAT FILMING* 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Ate in that very restaurant 2 years ago. Myself and the three people with me were not impressed. They have since built one in Branson, maybe after a few years I'll try again.
My family and I ate there once. We did not know that you had to tell them in advance that you wanted to take the desserts home. Our desserts were brought to our table and when we said we wanted to take it with us we were told we could not because they had already brought it to our table. The waiter was not clear on the fact we had to say we wanted it to go. So needless to say be sure you tell them you want it to go before the waiter walks away from the table to get to desserts. Over all the food we ordered was good.
Could tell how much Dawn loved the ribs and broccoli casserole by her reactions. Never seen her react to food like this so I knew it had to be good. Love you Dawn!!
We just got back from the smokies and our experience with Paul's deens want that great. The mac and cheese was so dry you couldn't eat it and so was the broccoli and cheese. The fried chicken was ok and the meatloaf was ok (just ok, my wifes food puts it to shame). The corn was very Delicious and the mashed potatoes were good also. The service was lacking especially since they weren't very busy. Just my experience. Everyone told me how great it was and honestly it wasnt. We will try it again next time because everyone has an off day every now and then.
@@gingershay8535 Totally agree not very good at all!! 2 hour wait and totally disappointed. The ribs and chicken and dumplings were terrible most of the food had no flavor the only thing that was good was the green beans.
We must have been there at the same time. Most the food was ok but that was about it. They did bring us a lot. The wait time was more like two hours. When we finely got to go upstairs we had to wait against the wall for another 15 to 20 minutes before we got seated. The place was packed and super loud.
I’ve been there a few times. Mostly good experiences, but did have a visit there where my wife and I did not like food that day. Maybe an off day? I just can’t get onboard with not letting people take home whatever food was already on the table. That creates a lot of unnecessarily wasted food, especially for the price you pay there. Take care my friends.
Hi Dawn and Will. It was great meeting you both yesterday at Paula Deens. Enjoyed talking with you. Keep up the good work! Tommy and Donna from Oak Island N.C.
I think that would be a great place to go to for Thanksgiving dinner and even though it’s on the high side with the cost of groceries today for a family of four or five it still might be a better deal. I did Thanksgiving for 22 years straight and always spent between two and $300 by the time I bought everything for about 10 people. Coming back for the Craftsmans fair! Might have to do Paula Deen‘s this time!
I like the way you are filming your restaurant reviews now. Where you take turns critiquing the meal while filming each other. It’s nice to hear both of your takes on the food. To me, it feels more natural like a conversation a couple would have when out to dinner. Everything looked delicious!
One of our favorite places in the Smokies to eat ty for sharing your thoughts sledgehammered that like button stay safe awesome and blessed sharing out full watch
First time visitor and I loved you and Dawn.. I felt like I was right there with you two. You are both so personable and sweet. ❤Thank you for this great video.
Thank you for sharing your time and experience, the food looked so yummy, hope you had a wonderful time, take care, God bless
Nice restaurant.but if I paid for my dinner that meal belongs to me,I should be able to take home what i don't eat.
No you shouldn't be able to take it home because they only bring what can eat. They only bring what you can eat there.
I go to Paula Deans everytime were in town ...i love it
I just saw you can't take left overs home . That's crazy
O I love watching you guys videos are so awesome to watch
I thought it was cute when Dawn said caca doodle doo :). And I agree with you Dawns hair looks good I like that color on her.
My wife and I ate there last week. We asked about the left over food which we could not take with us. Our waiter said unfortunately it is thrown away. They should left the customers take it with them.
Very nice assortment of items to buy!! The food looks good!! Thanks for sharing!!
Thank you looks wonderful
It was!
Oh, wow!! The ride into New Hampshire is unbelievable!! I would never have thought that state was like that!! The tall falls were -- no words!!!!
Pigeon forge Tennessee Jim Ross ATL 😮😮😮😮
I am a bit concerned about the amount of food that is wasted in her restaurants by not being able to take home leftovers.
Love Paula Deen's restaurants ♥️
Love all the Christmas! Never too early!
Good video, with lots of good foods..
I won't be going there now thank you for letting us know you can't take leftovers home. If I'm paying for the food I better be able to take home the leftovers.
You can take your dessert home...and don't order so much you can't eat it...
i bet pigeon forge gon get real busy with people coming there from the hurricane!! prayers for all those in its path.
Thanks for your review of Paula Deen’s restaurant in Pigeon Forge. Because of it, we are planning on eating at Paula Deen’s at Myrtle Beach tomorrow!
I enjoyed seeing all the things for sale in the shop. That shop is much bigger than I remember on my last visit. Food looked much better than I remember. Cheers x
Food is good, but not great. Cost is a little high for what they have. Glad you mentioned the drinks "Ridiculous" $3.50 should be included since the way you have to order. Would go to Old Mill instead. Very similar menu and go to the Paula Dean store in Gatlinburg. Little late on the salad. Thanks for the review.
Love Paula Deens!! We only go if we have several family/friends with us!! Thanks for sharing!!! God bless!!
I loved Paula Deens especially the Broccoli casserole and the banana pudding. I would go back but I would definitely order less food. We had five people and had a ton of food leftover and it really bothered me that they were going to throw it all away. I think it is worth going if you have a large group or if you are just careful not to order too much.
We have eaten there several times, the last time about a month ago. Have always found the food to be very good. Never a bad meal or experience. Thanks for your review - glad you enjoyed your meal. Dawn I love your Cafe Loveless tshirt - ate there in Nashville last month - great biscuits and Nashville hot chicken.
Just love you guys! We visited Three Bears General Store when we were on vacation last summer because of your fun video! We love The Island!
Thank you so much Candy we love you too
We went to the one in gulf shores Al. But didnt care for the food
We almost ate there and sat down and then left when we were told we would not be able to take leftovers with us. I can’t imagine how a restaurant won’t let you take your leftovers that you paid for with you.
Knowing this I’d take a big empty purse and some plastic bags! 😂
You know when you eat at all you eat Buffet place you can't take a Doggy Bag home . You eat all you want there and leave the rest. If you can't eat that much food then don't eat at places like Paula Deen's that rude to say that about this restaurant.
@@barbaranorred1152 just so you know I was joking around. Sorry you took my comment seriously 😒
Thank you for mentioning you can't take home a doggie bag! (OK, why just dessert?? and why on earth not?) That is a deal-breaker for me considering all the food they give you. Leftovers the next day rock! Love all your adventures!
I agree , if I pay for it then it’s mine. They got the my money ! And I want
My food ! I’ve had stomach surgery
And can only eat about a cup of food at the time ! That’s very unfair to their patrons! I’m like you this is a deal breaker for me also !
I d go somewhere else. Very same reason card companies don’t give leftover cards away, someone will sell them at the flea market. No all you can eat restaurant lets you take home leftovers because people cheat and over order then want to take it all home.
Thanks for sharing your experience. It really looked good!
It's colette and dean hi will and dawn we love that restaurant . It was fun watching the video. Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it
Good people and looks like some good food
Very nice Merch at Paula Deen's! What did you buy Dawn?? Your food looked delicious! I like your hair Dawn! I got mine cut similar to yours. Have a great week you two! 💚
I love views of beautiful PF island area. We wish go visit Paula Deen restaurant and store. ❤️
Great review!! We have a PD restaurant here that used to be buffet, but switched to family style. We will skip this since we have one, but your review was so thorough! Thanks!
We sat at the same table for Breakfast when we were there. Had dinner at her place in Branson. Food was amazing.
Love all the Christmas items. Christmas is a special time of year.
WHAT DO THEY DO WITH THE LEFTOVERS ??? WHY CANT YOU TAKE IT HOME?? THEY CAN HAVE SOME KIND OF RULES SET IN PLACE THAT YOUR JUST NOT GETTING DISHES TO TAKE HOME WITH YOU...TOO MUCH WASTE !! BUT THE FOOD LOOKED GOOD ..I LOVE MY SWEET POTATOS TOO...GLAD YOU AND DAWN HAD A NICE TIME OUT !!😊🎃🍽🥧🧁🍧🥪🌮🍓🍈🍇🦢🐤🦜🐸🐦🐮🦄🦊
Because people order excessive food so they can take it home,so that's the reason for no takeout food
Thanks for Sharing Will and Dawn we haven't got to eat here yet everything Looks Delicious. Can't wait to try it soon. Love you hair Dawn. Love watching you Guys.
Been wondering if we should finally try Paula Deen's. Good to get your review of the food there.
Everything looks so good! When you guys get a chance you need to go over to Jonesboro Tennessee to the kitchen at Grace Meadows. They are a family style restaurant similar to Paula Deen’s. It is a beautiful farm and the food is delicious!
Will and Dawn, looks like interesting store and restaurant. Paula Deen cooks some good southern food. Looks yummy!
Will be in Pigeon Forge in a few weeks…this is on our bucket list.
Great view! All the food looked delicious! Now I'm hungry! Thanks for sharing.
Looks great, but the fact that you can’t take leftovers home, just means food waste 😣. As a food service professional, that drives me crazy!! If you paid for it, you should be able to take it home!! N
I agree!! I despise wasting food😔
we are coming to pigeon forge in a few weeks to camp at the KOA near patriate park. What is the must do thing to do while we are there?
The Island go carts arcade Gatlinburg Dollywood
Ate there many times and have always enjoyed it. We have also ate at her restaraunt in Savanah. We met her 2 sons at the Savanah location. Also love the Merchandise. Good job guys.
I love ot! We had the same table view
we love eating there and my hubby loves the sweet potatoes I do too they r so light in taste.
👍 hope everyone is having a blessed day
We got to go there one time I love the store. And by the way the cat fish was delicious. And Dawn I like your hair that length
What kind of studio do you have
I love Dawn's reactions!!!! Thank you both for all y'all do!!
Yes, Dawn's definitely not a poker player 😅
@@Tony-5000 Never!!!
Can't believe I have never eaten a hole meal there. Their pecan pie is wonderful! Love the video ❤️❤️
Yeah, I would have to take the dessert home too. That's a lot of food! lol!
Does seem pricey but it was a lot of food and it looked delicious! Next time we get to Tennessee, we'll have to go there! Thanks Will and Dawn!
We had mother's Day celebration there several years ago my children surprised me and the food was awesome it was so good
Too bad my mom has passed. I would have LOVED to get the shirt with the stains on it and wear it around her. I can just hear her complaining about the stains and that I should give her the shirt immediately for her to get the stains out!!!! It would have been a great April Fools joke!!! Ha. The food looked really good today!! 💕💕
I'm so sorry to hear about your mom but yes that would've been a really good April fool's joke
We ate lunch there few years back. 😋 must go very hungry. If you can't finish your meal you can't take it with you. No containers !
Everything looked delicious, I would have a hard time deciding what to get because everything sounds so good 💕
Looks good 😎👍
Other buffet started take home your leftovers but it a pay what it weigh I definitely help cut down on waste and she get to make extra!!
Love Dawn’s hair. So pretty.
I am watching hungry so my mouth is watering. Mmmm. So good
Thourghly enjoyed your Paula Deen's visit. Everything looked so good and nice. Always enjoy your videos. You are a sweet couple.
Thank you so much for your kind words Carol
i went with my sister my nicwes nephewinlaw great nephew went last year outber went to the Branson,mo downing to Paula,Deens ty for video
I have been once and enjoyed both the food and gift shop!
I think hubby and I will try this place next time.
Man that looks good!
When I was a child, I used to go to Gatlinburg with my parents, and I would always get a Smoky Bear. Great memory!
I would too that the first thing I always brought home was a Stuffed Bear.
You are sitting at the same table we sat at
Great view 👌
DAWN YOUR HAIR IS SO CUTE I LOVE IT!!
Thank you so much Lucy
We spent 2 days at the Island, Sunday and Monday this week! We ate at Timberwood grill and loved it. Paula Dean’s wasn’t a restaurant we had to try-have a small child who is picky.
Look delicious 😋
Love that you don't mind showing all the tables of stuff in the gift shop! You we're getting into that lol. Also love how throughly you covered this restaurant experience at Paula Dean's. The food looked great! Thanks Will and Dawn 😊 I can see you with that chicken shirt Dawn stay back or I'll peck you😂🐔 so funny.
I was just thinking the same thing...so very thorough..I love that about you all .we are planning on moving to East Tenn within next year...love you guys
Wow that seemed like a great price for that restaurant...I was at the one in Savannah ... I love following you guys ..*KEEP UP THE GREAT FILMING* 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Ate in that very restaurant 2 years ago. Myself and the three people with me were not impressed. They have since built one in Branson, maybe after a few years I'll try again.
We ate their when we went on vacation. Excellent food
Some restaurants sell the leftovers as slop to hog farmer's
That looked so good, not sure why you can't take home your leftovers, but still looked good.
My family and I ate there once. We did not know that you had to tell them in advance that you wanted to take the desserts home. Our desserts were brought to our table and when we said we wanted to take it with us we were told we could not because they had already brought it to our table. The waiter was not clear on the fact we had to say we wanted it to go. So needless to say be sure you tell them you want it to go before the waiter walks away from the table to get to desserts. Over all the food we ordered was good.
I'm not going to eat there, the prices are too high %
Could tell how much Dawn loved the ribs and broccoli casserole by her reactions. Never seen her react to food like this so I knew it had to be good. Love you Dawn!!
We just got back from the smokies and our experience with Paul's deens want that great. The mac and cheese was so dry you couldn't eat it and so was the broccoli and cheese. The fried chicken was ok and the meatloaf was ok (just ok, my wifes food puts it to shame). The corn was very Delicious and the mashed potatoes were good also. The service was lacking especially since they weren't very busy. Just my experience. Everyone told me how great it was and honestly it wasnt. We will try it again next time because everyone has an off day every now and then.
Totally agree! My cooking is better than that. It’s not her recipes. Best thing there is biscuits.
@@gingershay8535 Totally agree not very good at all!! 2 hour wait and totally disappointed. The ribs and chicken and dumplings were terrible most of the food had no flavor the only thing that was good was the green beans.
We must have been there at the same time. Most the food was ok but that was about it. They did bring us a lot. The wait time was more like two hours. When we finely got to go upstairs we had to wait against the wall for another 15 to 20 minutes before we got seated. The place was packed and super loud.
I’ve been there a few times. Mostly good experiences, but did have a visit there where my wife and I did not like food that day. Maybe an off day? I just can’t get onboard with not letting people take home whatever food was already on the table. That creates a lot of unnecessarily wasted food, especially for the price you pay there. Take care my friends.
Love that place
Love the retro Christmas decorations
Thanks 😊 will and Dawn
Hi Dawn and Will. It was great meeting you both yesterday at Paula Deens. Enjoyed talking with you. Keep up the good work!
Tommy and Donna from Oak Island N.C.
It was so nice meeting you too Thomas and Donna
I love the fall decor. My favorite time of year.
Did you get your salad
I think that would be a great place to go to for Thanksgiving dinner and even though it’s on the high side with the cost of groceries today for a family of four or five it still might be a better deal. I did Thanksgiving for 22 years straight and always spent between two and $300 by the time I bought everything for about 10 people. Coming back for the Craftsmans fair! Might have to do Paula Deen‘s this time!
Go back to the basics when cooking a meal for a crowd. We stopped buying soda and make iced tea. We ask those who attend to bring an item.
Had to wait 30 minutes but there seems to be a lot of empty tables and booths?
The bear ornaments 😍
I like the way you are filming your restaurant reviews now. Where you take turns critiquing the meal while filming each other. It’s nice to hear both of your takes on the food. To me, it feels more natural like a conversation a couple would have when out to dinner. Everything looked delicious!
Thank you so much for sharing that with us KatSut
Good pic of you Dawn..the food looked delicious and the gift shop had some nice things
awesome vid go tenn
One of our favorite places in the Smokies to eat ty for sharing your thoughts sledgehammered that like button stay safe awesome and blessed sharing out full watch
Is making a reservation mandatory or just recommended.
It's walk in
@@yankeeinthesouth Oh! Thanks so much. Most of the things I read talked about reservations.
First time visitor and I loved you and Dawn.. I felt like I was right there with you two. You are both so personable and sweet. ❤Thank you for this great video.
Thank you so much!
That sweet potato butter is so good on warm biscuits or toast. I tried making the oowey gooey butter cake, and ended up with oowey gooey mess lol
Food and Service always good there.
The yams are probably sweet potatoes. 95% of yams are grown in Africa. Americans call them candied yams, but they're actually sweet potatoes.
Very cool 😎 decorations
Looks good. Is it all you care to eat