Backstage - Pigeon Forge

Beautiful little restaurant that has some homemade flavors. Children's dishes are above all awarded with the curly frits. Add chickens in their wedge salad was not a good idea because it was dry and overpriced. Another good value especially with the Gold Pass discount.

You choose from a limited selection of mains and sides; however, the menu has decently wide selection here. Staff was super friendly, and the restaurant's atmosphere was laid back/ casual. The food was amazing and quick to come. I had the corn and potato chowder and the meatloaf slider.. A must eat and good value for those country food fans out there. Located within the Dollywood theme park.

**Longer Review:** We visited Dollywood the other day during a heatwave, and most of the dining options had outdoor seating, which just wasn't what we were looking for. We needed a place to cool down and enjoy a meal, and The Front Porch Cafe turned out to be the perfect choice! We arrived at 1:43 PM and were informed that the wait would be about 30 to 45 minutes. However, they assured us they would seat us earlier if possible since we were only a party of two. We received a text that our table was ready at 1:57 PM, and we were very thankful for the brief 14-minute wait. The restaurant offers family-style all-you-can-eat dining, where you can select two meats and three sides. My fiancée and I opted for ribs and flounder as our meats, with garden salad, green beans, and macaroni and cheese for our sides. Everything was absolutely delicious! My fiancée remarked that the green beans rivaled his grandmother's recipe, and the macaroni and cheese brought back wonderful memories of my great-grandmother's cooking. Honestly, I don't think food could receive higher praise than that. Additionally, the ribs were slathered in a fantastic sauce, and the flounder was seasoned and cooked to perfection with a sauce that complemented it beautifully. Oh, and the sweet tea was like a delightful sip of summer sunshine!

Be sure to make your reservation before you enter the park! We did so a few hours after our arrival, and it was just a quick stop to keep us going for the rest of the evening. There's also a restroom inside for those with umbrellas. And don't forget to ask for a refill in a cup before you leave so you can enjoy more drinks while you're exploring the park!

Quick service, delicious food, and generous portions, all complemented by a covered outdoor dining area equipped with ceiling fans.