The blackened Catfish was a little light in seasoning and small in portion. The service was friendly, but a bit inattentive and scatterbrained. But so many cute items. Totally worth checking out if you're in the area. This pottery store had everything you could want and more. Most likely a result of being a touristy sort of place and the majority of customers not really knowing much about the art form. I had the Chinese chicken salad and a bowl of French onion soup.
This shop features largely functional pieces - bowls, kitchen-wares, bath items. I regret not getting a photo of it to post on here. So glad we did as this was probably the best meal we had while in Gatlinburg. The store was well stocked. Would I say go out of your way to come here? When we showed up there was about a 30 minute wait which we didn't mind because they had an outside sitting around a fire pit. It made for a really nice afternoon. I had the jalapeño corn pudding instead of fries for a site.
It was so good, and was even better dipped in the soup! The salads here a fresh and the dressings seem to be homemade. Gets packed during peaks hours and seasons which makes browsing hard to enjoy. The portions are huge and service is friendly. I'm sure that's part of the appeal. Speaking of their bakery up front, they have a wide variety of pies, cakes, and various breads that you can take with you as gifts or snacks on the drive back. Be prepared for crowds if the weather is bad. As we were eating, the dining room really started to fill up and there was a line of people waiting to be seated by the time we left, so the early bird definitely gets the worm at this place.
My husband's French onion soup was probably the best I have ever had. There were plenty of workers who were friendly and answered all our questions. Both my huband and I hand some form of steak and didnt need to put A1 saurce or anything on it. I get it was about to close but a that's rude and b it wasn't 9pm. I also ordered one of the lunch specials which was half a salad that contained raspberries, sliced almonds, spinach, and they subbed the cheese for red onions and then I also got their fresh made tomato soup, and that was really, really delicious. Maybe I knew what I needed and could get it and get to the register in 5 minutes.
The salad was quite good. We were seated in no time and were greeted by a very nice waitress who was super friendly and very helpful. It's small and the discount was only 20%, which is far lower than other places I've been to. We were also impressed by the ample selection of handmade pottery and ceramics. After lunch we walked around outside and went into most of the shops. So quite a bit of time goes by and the server came back with 2 cups of feta cheese and runs away. Would I suggest not going here? It was just so so, and the cheese on top sort of formed a hard ball that was difficult to break apart.
This restaurant is so charming. Located in the former home of potter Doug Ferguson, the relaxed atmosphere is a peaceful change from the hectic pace of Pigeon Forge. But yet they fire people for bein a lil short on the registers. They get one star because I can't select 0 stars! The store manager comes and goes when he wants and writes down the time he was suspose to leave. The Old Mill in Pigeon Forge has been around forever, this is an off shoot owned by the same folks and it is a fabulous spot for a bite. So it was nice to find an authentic, handmade store populated with work from real artists. Completely rude and none of my money will be spent there.
The store is clean and the employees have that awesome Southern welcoming attitude. Trust me the list of downs about this place just goes on and on and on! There was 13 of us original crew and when it came time for us to get a raise,we had to fight for it! All in all not a bad experience, but one that could be replicated at plenty of locations elsewhere, and we would not have had to determine how to pack differently on the way home. Perhaps the coolest was the display of ceramic sinks toward the back. The rustic charm of Old Time Pottery means you'll find things that really fit your homey style and help you reflect the love that you fill it with. You can wander the aisles for what seems to be hours, and by hours, I mean hours.
I was looking for dishes to go in my cabin and couldn't find anything I liked in all of the stores on the strip and then went here found the perfect dishes for my China cabinet. You'll definitely want to buy all the mugs. If you are still hungry after your meal, they look like they have some great desserts. There was a 45 minute wait so they took our number and said they would send a text when our table was ready. We then walked around and took pics of the Old Mill. The noise level is loud.
Super crunchy on the outside, and bursting with flavor inside, I'd order them as an entree next time. Plenty of stuff here, and by stuff, I mean stuff. Four out of four of us cleaned our plates. The restaurant makes a variety of fresh baked bread you can smell anywhere near the building. In an area full of gimmicks and kitsch, its nice to find a shop with handmade items made with care. I definitely want to try some of the other things on their menu.