Used to LOVE Smokin' Ed's in Smyrna, TN, so when I saw there was one in Sevierville, TN right on Dolly Parton Parkway, I was totally excited. I have missed Smokin' Ed's in Smyrna. Well, let me tell you, it's NOT the same. Ed is not even there. The food SUCKED! My ribs didn't fall off any bone, the chicken was completely dry and disgusting like it had been reheated over and over, and the pulled pork seemed like it had been sitting out. The sides were no better. The Texas toast was disgusting and tasted like it had fake butter slathered on it. The sauce was watered down and not very flavorful. The friendly, down home service was not there. I could hear the workers in the back yelling and cussing. There was nothing pleasant about the atmosphere. I stayed thinking the food would be worth it and boy was I wrong. When I complained about the service and quality of food, a guy came out who said he owned the place who was a complete jerk. WARNING: The 5 star review above mine have very old dates, and that is because they are from the Smokin' Ed's in Smyrna. I can promise you they weren't from this place in Sevierville. These people are frauds if they tell you they have the same food as Smokin' Ed's in Smyrna did. I knew Ed's food in Smyrna very well and I knew the way he and his employees treated everyone who walked in the door. Nothing about this place is the same.
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