I am a bit concerned about the amount of food that is wasted in her restaurants by not being able to take home leftovers.

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.

@barbaranorred1152

Жыл бұрын

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 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.

@user-bs4jn6444

Ай бұрын

You can take your dessert home...and don't order so much you can't eat it...

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

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.

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 !!😊🎃🍽🥧🧁🍧🥪🌮🍓🍈🍇🦢🐤🦜🐸🐦🐮🦄🦊

@gayemoorefield9473

3 ай бұрын

Because people order excessive food so they can take it home,so that's the reason for no takeout food

Love all the Christmas! Never too early!

O I love watching you guys videos are so awesome to watch

Thank you for sharing your time and experience, the food looked so yummy, hope you had a wonderful time, take care, God bless

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!!!!

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.

@azrock235

Жыл бұрын

Knowing this I’d take a big empty purse and some plastic bags! 😂

@barbaranorred1152

Жыл бұрын

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.

@azrock235

Жыл бұрын

@@barbaranorred1152 just so you know I was joking around. Sorry you took my comment seriously 😒

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

@missybrock

Жыл бұрын

I agree!! I despise wasting food😔

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.

Thank you looks wonderful

@yankeeinthesouth

3 ай бұрын

It was!

Good video, with lots of good foods..

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!

Can't believe I have never eaten a hole meal there. Their pecan pie is wonderful! Love the video ❤️❤️

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.

i bet pigeon forge gon get real busy with people coming there from the hurricane!! prayers for all those in its path.

Very nice assortment of items to buy!! The food looks good!! Thanks for sharing!!

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.

We sat at the same table for Breakfast when we were there. Had dinner at her place in Branson. Food was amazing.

Love Dawn’s hair. So pretty.

Will be in Pigeon Forge in a few weeks…this is on our bucket list.

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!

I love views of beautiful PF island area. We wish go visit Paula Deen restaurant and store. ❤️

Will and Dawn, looks like interesting store and restaurant. Paula Deen cooks some good southern food. Looks yummy!

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.

Good people and looks like some good food

Been wondering if we should finally try Paula Deen's. Good to get your review of the food there.

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!

@hottiemom6969

Жыл бұрын

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 !

@marysewitsky4823

Ай бұрын

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.

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.

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 !

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.

Will and Dawn, really enjoyed your vlog! Everything looked so good! Wish I had a way to Paula Dean's Kitchen! Your desserts looked so yummy and delicious! Thank you for taking me along with you! Love y'all!❤️❤️

Great view! All the food looked delicious! Now I'm hungry! Thanks for sharing.

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!

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!

Thourghly enjoyed your Paula Deen's visit. Everything looked so good and nice. Always enjoy your videos. You are a sweet couple.

@yankeeinthesouth

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your kind words Carol

Man that looks good!

👍 hope everyone is having a blessed day

Looks good 😎👍

Love Paula Deens!! We only go if we have several family/friends with us!! Thanks for sharing!!! God bless!!

Yeah, I would have to take the dessert home too. That's a lot of food! lol!

I love the fall decor. My favorite time of year.

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!! 💕💕

@yankeeinthesouth

Жыл бұрын

I'm so sorry to hear about your mom but yes that would've been a really good April fool's joke

Look delicious 😋

Food and Service always good there.

I'm sorry but if l pay almost $60.00 Bucks for a meal, and l want to take some of it home for later, and they tell me "You can't take it home"..I'd reply "Oh, so the meal is free"? and they'd say "No", I'd say "if l pay for this meal, it belongs to me, and l will either take it home...or the meal is on the house and you can keep it"😐

I have been once and enjoyed both the food and gift shop!

we love eating there and my hubby loves the sweet potatoes I do too they r so light in taste.

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!!

Love that place

Been Twice. Both experiences were Amazing.

It's colette and dean hi will and dawn we love that restaurant . It was fun watching the video. Thank you.

@yankeeinthesouth

11 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

You are sitting at the same table we sat at Great view 👌

Thanks for sharing your experience. It really looked good!

I love ot! We had the same table view

You two are soooo right! The food is delicious! The gift shop is great too! Thanks for the review!👍👍

I love Dawn's reactions!!!! Thank you both for all y'all do!!

@Tony-5000

Жыл бұрын

Yes, Dawn's definitely not a poker player 😅

@missybrock

Жыл бұрын

@@Tony-5000 Never!!!

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

I am watching hungry so my mouth is watering. Mmmm. So 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!

@barbaranorred1152

Жыл бұрын

I would too that the first thing I always brought home was a Stuffed Bear.

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!

@yankeeinthesouth

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Candy we love you too

We ate their when we went on vacation. Excellent food

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!

@julsjewels3185

Жыл бұрын

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.

Everything looked delicious, I would have a hard time deciding what to get because everything sounds so good 💕

We had mother's Day celebration there several years ago my children surprised me and the food was awesome it was so good

DAWN YOUR HAIR IS SO CUTE I LOVE IT!!

@yankeeinthesouth

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Lucy

Love all the Christmas items. Christmas is a special time of year.

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

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! 💚

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

That looked so good, not sure why you can't take home your leftovers, but still looked good.

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.

Apple Butter is a breakfast staple in the south yum yum

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

Жыл бұрын

Totally agree! My cooking is better than that. It’s not her recipes. Best thing there is biscuits.

@MichellWatt

Жыл бұрын

@@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.

@patk7942

Жыл бұрын

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.

great place to eat at

Love the retro Christmas decorations

@Rhondagail

Жыл бұрын

Thanks 😊 will and Dawn

The bear ornaments 😍

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.

@bobbybaines4293

Жыл бұрын

I'm not going to eat there, the prices are too high %

I think hubby and I will try this place next time.

Love the broccoli casserole

While it may be considered pricey for a couple, it is a great value for a family. Kids are discounted based on age and it is all you can eat so go with an appetite. If you're looking for just a quick bite or a small meal, this isn't the place for that. She used to have a sandwich shop on the Island, but I think it closed during the pandemic. I didn't see it last time I was there this summer.

awesome vid go tenn

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.

@itsadate10

11 ай бұрын

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

@itsadate10

11 ай бұрын

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* 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

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

So fun going with you for yummy cookin! Yay you got your salad !

Very cool 😎 decorations

If you can't take your leftovers with you, I wouldn't think of going there! That's ridiculous! I never at at a Paula Dean's. Now I never will.

I have been there before, it has always been delicious !!! You guys made me hungry !!! Thank you 😊 💓

@barbaranorred1152

Жыл бұрын

We haven't here yet.

Their breakfast is the best in town.

I have the ‘never get too busy’… saying on a trivet that’s my grandma gave me! ☺️ it’s hanging in my kitchen window so I never forget! 💖

Everything looked delicious! Great merch too!

I think that price is reasonable for 2 people. Even outside of a tourist destination, I will pay more for a single entree and dessert. We've had breakfast there with 4 people and I don't think they bring enough food in the first round. We immediately had to order more. But for 2, that was a lot of delicious food!

My husband and I have never tried Paula Deens before! I will put it on the list of restaurants we need to try next time we are in Tennessee!! I am a southern girl at heart and thanks for the video!!

The drinks are expensive, but the food looked delicious. I guess that's what matters.

Went on vacation to DOLLYWOOD just a couple of days ago.. We ate lunch at PAULA DEEN'S restaurant .. The Fried CHICKEN & CREAM CORN were AMAZING good.. I was ate PAULA'S on Tuesday the 27th.. Didn't think it was PRICEY at all..