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Ole Red is more than a venue, more than a restaurant, and more than a bar. With the best live music in the Smokies from country’s rising stars, scratch-made dishes, and signature drinks all inspired by Blake Shelton himself, Ole Red is the full country music experience. Grab a Cherry Limeade with moonshine, a burger with a side of famous house-made tots, and see your new favorite artist live on Ole Red’s state-of-the-art stage.
Lively, spacious eatery offering Southern & American eats alongside live music, beers & cocktails.
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Address: 511 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738
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Reservations: tripleseat.com
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Reviews
Billy Ritch
Our first time visiting…I ordered the appetizer wings and my wife ordered a burger with fries. Our waiter (Tye, hope i spelled his name correctly) did a great job. Very polite and professional.
As for the food, there were some issues. Starting with my wings…I must say the flavor was really good. Whatever the sauce that the wings were sitting in was unbelievable. Wing skin had a great flavor..however…there was zero consistency in cooking. Over cooked, tough skin, meat was flavored very well, but most was so over cooked it was impossible to enjoy. I must say, had the cook time been on point, these would have been incredible.
As for my wife’s burger, she stated it was good. The fries were exceptionally cold and she asked the waiter for some hot fries. He quickly brought her an additional plate, but they were just as cold, if not colder than the first order.
With all this being said, we will not and would not recommend Ole Red to anyone, at least not this location. Great flavor, but cold and over cooked food. Also, 10 to 12 dollars for a 12 oz can beer is totally ridiculous.
… moreAs for the food, there were some issues. Starting with my wings…I must say the flavor was really good. Whatever the sauce that the wings were sitting in was unbelievable. Wing skin had a great flavor..however…there was zero consistency in cooking. Over cooked, tough skin, meat was flavored very well, but most was so over cooked it was impossible to enjoy. I must say, had the cook time been on point, these would have been incredible.
As for my wife’s burger, she stated it was good. The fries were exceptionally cold and she asked the waiter for some hot fries. He quickly brought her an additional plate, but they were just as cold, if not colder than the first order.
With all this being said, we will not and would not recommend Ole Red to anyone, at least not this location. Great flavor, but cold and over cooked food. Also, 10 to 12 dollars for a 12 oz can beer is totally ridiculous.
Kenya
If you’re in town for a weekend getaway, this place is a must try. The atmosphere is warm, welcoming, and clean. The service was top tier, ask for Squirrel, he was very attentive and gave great recommendations on where to go. The food did not disappoint; everything was fresh and cooked to perfection. Make sure to add this spot to your list during your visit.
… moreJessica Muensterman
Atmosphere was casual and fun. The live music performances were entertaining. The wait staff was really friendly, fun and helpful. The wait time for food and drinks was minimal. The food was delicious as well. All in it was a great experience, thank you Ole Red!
… moreThe Funettas
Live music and excellent food. If you are in the area we highly suggest this restaurant. The live music was awesome and the food was just as good. Kids meals come served in a plastic take home dog bowl.
… moreMonique Benitez
Had such a great time at Ole Red’s. Our amazing bartender, Lucky, shared some insight on the biography of the bar and we had some great laughs. Atmosphere was very welcoming with Bailey Callahan singing so beautifully. Experience was one to definitely come back and visit again.
… moreCurtis Stone – The Realtor
We stopped into Ole Red for lunch while walking through Gatlinburg, and the moment I stepped inside, I felt like I’d been transported straight to Nashville. The vibe is undeniable, great layout, solid service, and live music that’s genuinely hard to pass up. On atmosphere alone, Ole Red delivers five stars easily.
The food, however, didn’t live up to the setting or the price tag. I ordered the Pulled Pork Bar-B-Que Sandwich with house-smoked pulled pork, vinegar slaw, pickles, Ole Red BBQ sauce, on a potato bun, plus a side of fully loaded tater tots with white queso, taco meat, and sour cream. The BBQ pork itself was a major disappointment. Honestly, I’ve had better pulled pork reheated from the grocery store. It lacked flavor, depth, and anything resembling “house-smoked” character. The fully loaded tater tots were solid and easily outshined the sandwich.
The surprise star of the table was the cornbread. We tried to sub it instead of fries and were told it had to be ordered separately… once it arrived, I understood why. It came out in a massive cast-iron skillet and was some of the best cornbread I’ve had in years. Warm, rich, and absolutely worth it.
All in all, Ole Red feels a bit like a tourist stop: great energy, live music, and a fun experience, paired with mid-range, predictable food. I probably wouldn’t go back specifically for a meal, but there’s nothing wrong here.. just don’t come expecting the food to match the hype.
… moreThe food, however, didn’t live up to the setting or the price tag. I ordered the Pulled Pork Bar-B-Que Sandwich with house-smoked pulled pork, vinegar slaw, pickles, Ole Red BBQ sauce, on a potato bun, plus a side of fully loaded tater tots with white queso, taco meat, and sour cream. The BBQ pork itself was a major disappointment. Honestly, I’ve had better pulled pork reheated from the grocery store. It lacked flavor, depth, and anything resembling “house-smoked” character. The fully loaded tater tots were solid and easily outshined the sandwich.
The surprise star of the table was the cornbread. We tried to sub it instead of fries and were told it had to be ordered separately… once it arrived, I understood why. It came out in a massive cast-iron skillet and was some of the best cornbread I’ve had in years. Warm, rich, and absolutely worth it.
All in all, Ole Red feels a bit like a tourist stop: great energy, live music, and a fun experience, paired with mid-range, predictable food. I probably wouldn’t go back specifically for a meal, but there’s nothing wrong here.. just don’t come expecting the food to match the hype.
Kat T
This was our first time here in Gatlinburg ! Celebrating my husband’s birthday and decided to stop in here. We had the best time! LaRue was our waitress and she really felt like someone I have known for a long time ! Her aura is amazing ! She was so down to earth and sweet! She even snuck and told the musician it was my husband’s birthday, noticing it on her own. It was too cute ! The food was awesome as well. The ambience was very nice! We will definitely be back !
… moreErin S
Amazing atmosphere, Bailey Callahan on stage was awesome! Our server, LaRue was just the BEST. She had great advice for the menu after it had changed since our last visit.
PS…the fried green tomatoes are a vibe.
… morePS…the fried green tomatoes are a vibe.
StephsDino
I was honestly surprised at how much i liked Ole Red. The food was so good and seeing other tables food come out there was nothing that wasn’t huge and so good looking! The place was packed, but we were so lucky to get a table right in front of the stage! Both singers we saw were great and really interacted with the crowd. It’s pricey, but that’s to be expected!
… moreJoseph Bellisario
Our server was Meisha, she was exceptional. Everything was perfect! @JordanFosterMusic was live on stage! Great service, good music and some food!!! Couldn’t ask for anything else!!!
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