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    Smokehouse Restaurant

    658 Reviews
    #3 of 20 Restaurants in Monteagle
    American, Barbecue
    850 W Main St, Monteagle, TN 37356-7027
    +1 800-489-2091
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    Overview
    4.0
    658 reviews
    • Excellent46%
    • Very good27%
    • Average13%
    • Poor9%
    • Terrible5%
    Travelers talk about
    “pulled pork” (64 reviews)
    “cornbread” (55 reviews)
    “homemade fudge” (12 reviews)
    Open Now
    6:30 AM - 9:00 PM Hours
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    American, Barbecue
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    850 W Main St, Monteagle, TN 37356-7027
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    1 - 10 of 656 reviews

    Reviewed 6 days ago
    Great Breakfast and Nice Store

    We came here for a night and stopped at the store for snacks and beer. We got the beer and it was buy 6 get one free. They have a lot of things that are buy 6 get one free. They have fudge, popcorn. I...More

    Thank Tigercharm
    hamper1960, Owner at Smokehouse Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 2 days ago

    Tigercharm, thank you for your business and for your comments. We appreciate your 4 Star Review and hope you will be in to see us again soon.

    Reviewed 6 days ago
    Store is worth a visit, restaurant could be much better

    We enjoyed walking through the store and sampling the various products. We bought a variety of sauces. The Flaming Rectum hot sauce is definitely named correctly. We stopped in the restaurant for lunch. I had the buffet which was rather poor. The soup was very...More

    Thank JPMMJM
    hamper1960, Owner at Smokehouse Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 2 days ago

    JPMMJM, we apologize for your experience at the food bar, thanks for your comments. We have been bringing some new employees up to speed in the kitchen, and at times like these, a thing or two will slip by us. We will get on top...More

    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    Quaint store and restaurant

    Decided to give this place a try after a visit to Lookout Mountain. We got the buffet. The salad bar was delicious! Not a huge variety, but everything was fresh and appropriate temps. The hot food buffet was a different story. Everything I got was...More

    Thank carlae901
    hamper1960, Owner at Smokehouse Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

    carlae, thanks so much for your business we appreciate it. So sorry for your experience with the hot side of the buffet. The luke warm temps are a common occurrence when the food is not dipped from the bottom of the pan. The heat is...More

    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    Buffet was okay but decor a must at least once

    It had been a decade or more since I last ate hear. Someone in our group wanted to go. Decor is filled with nostalgia and is worth a visit for anyone. Salad bar was very simple. Hot items more on the heavy side than what...More

    Thank bdcdaddy
    hamper1960, Owner at Smokehouse Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

    bdcdaddy, thank you so much for your business and for your comments. As you know, no business can be at the highest level all the time, there are some days or times when some things are somewhat average; especially in the food business. I find...More

    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    Amazing find!

    Me and my husband stopped in Monteagle on our way through to Nashville as part of our honeymoon. This was by far the best place we’ve been to so far! We’d heard about southern hospitality but our server (whose name I’ve sadly forgotten) really made...More

    Thank Chloe S
    hamper1960, Owner at Smokehouse Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 2 weeks ago

    Chloe, thanks so much for your 5 Star Review and your business, hope the honeymoon all went great in Nashville! When it's time for you and your mate to get away, come back up to Monteagle Mountain and try out one of our 23 cabins...More

    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Comfort food, friendly service

    We came here to meet friends. Opted for the buffet (about $14 on weekends) including fried chicken, mashed potatoes, biscuits, salad bar, and pineapple cake. I'd recommend this place if you have a BIG appetite. Service reflected true southern hospitality. The restaurant is located in...More

    Thank floflo613
    hamper1960, Owner at Smokehouse Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 2 days ago

    floflo613, thank you for your comments and your review. About half of our customers order off the menu, the other half get the buffet. The buffet is for big appetites as you said, but we have a lot on the menu too; take a look...More

    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    loved it

    Wow it is wonderful, I stayed at the ajoining hotel which was also great. The food was excellent, nice friendly people. Clean and it has a store which has every kind offood you might be looking for such as jams, preserves, breads etc..

    Thank richardk1969
    hamper1960, Owner at Smokehouse Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 2 weeks ago

    richardk1969, thanks so much for your comments and your 5 Star Rating, we appreciate your business and your comments. Come see us again when you can!

    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    Good BBQ

    This is a cool place to eat and shop. The buffet didn't look too great but we ordered off the menu twice and I was very pleased. But the ribs were the best I've ever eaten and when they offer you a bite on the...More

    Thank sbuck2013
    hamper1960, Owner at Smokehouse Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 2 weeks ago

    sbuck2013, thanks so much for your 5 Star rating! Wow, the Ribs must have been good! We appreciate your comments and your business.

    Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile
    My first review on anything ever

    I don’t write reviews.Untill now. We stoped there Memorial Day evening coming back from the renaissance festival near Franklin Tn. Iv always heard great things about the place. The food was terrible! We had the buffet. There wasn’t one thing on there that I liked....More

    Thank cleegrim
    hamper1960, Owner at Smokehouse Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 3 weeks ago

    Cleegrim, so sorry that we did not satisfy your needs or taste on Memorial Day, we apologize for your inconvenience. I don't know what the problem was at the time of your visit, but we apologize for not measuring up. Everyone has off moments, I...More

    Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile
    Looking for ham, jam or candy?

    Free fudge sample with meal. Lots of unusual jelly flavors, taffy flavors. Kinda old country store merchandise. Inventory appeared a bit low. Lots of antiques mixed in. Player piano, music museum and other surprises.More

    1  Thank Patti Beth A
    hamper1960, Owner at Smokehouse Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 4 weeks ago

    Patti, thanks for your review and we always appreciate your business. Hope you can stop in and see us again on your next trip over Monteagle Mountain. On your next trip, plan to stay over in one of our cozy Getaway Cabins, see our free...More

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    Restaurant Details

    Rating summary
    • Food
      Service
    • Value
      Atmosphere
    Cuisine
    American, Barbecue
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Late Night
    Restaurant features
    Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Buffet
    Good for
    Romantic, Business meetings, Families with children, Large groups, Local cuisine, Special occasions
    Open Hours
    Sunday
    6:30 AM - 9:00 PM
    Monday
    6:30 AM - 9:00 PM
    Tuesday
    6:30 AM - 9:00 PM
    Wednesday
    6:30 AM - 9:00 PM
    Thursday
    6:30 AM - 9:00 PM
    Friday
    6:30 AM - 10:00 PM
    Saturday
    6:30 AM - 10:00 PM
    Location and Contact Information
    • Address: 850 W Main St, Monteagle, TN 37356-7027
    • Location: United States  >  Tennessee (TN)  >  Monteagle
    • Phone Number: +1 800-489-2091
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