About Huck Finn's Catfish
Huck Finn's Catfish at 3330 Parkway in Pigeon Forge has been serving all-you-can-eat catfish since 1995. The pitch is simple: pick catfish, chicken or a combination, and the kitchen keeps bringing it, along with a set of sides that also keep coming. For families and big groups on a budget, it is one of the more predictable dinners on the Parkway.
What You Get
The all-you-can-eat dinners come with what the restaurant calls vittles: homemade coleslaw, white beans, French fries or mashed potatoes, hushpuppies, dill pickles and onion slices. You can choose catfish, chicken or both. The restaurant says it uses only U.S.-raised catfish, and it has been named Best Catfish in East Tennessee by Tennessee Magazine.
If you want something other than the all-you-can-eat plate, the a la carte menu includes shrimp, clam strips, trout, country-fried steak and frog legs, plus gator tail bites made from Florida alligator. Those are good for a table where one person does not want to commit to a pile of fried fish.
How the Meal Works
All-you-can-eat can mean different things, so know the setup before you go. Servers can limit additional plate refills at their discretion, so treat it as generous rather than limitless. The best plan is to order the combination if you are undecided, pace yourself, and use the sides, which are the cheapest way to fill up.
Hushpuppies are the benchmark at a catfish house. They should arrive hot, crisp outside and soft inside. Ask for them fresh and eat them quickly, because they are best in the first few minutes.
Practical Details
Call (865) 428-0743 for current hours and wait times, since the restaurant sets its own schedule. The restaurant's own site and the Pigeon Forge Chamber of Commerce listing have current details.
Parking is a concern on the Parkway in peak season, and driving the few blocks can take longer than you expect on a summer Saturday or an October weekend. The Fun Time Trolley runs along the Parkway for $1 a ride, and the city's transit page has current routes.
Who It Works For
- Families who want a filling dinner without a high check.
- Groups with picky eaters, since chicken is available alongside catfish.
- Anyone who wants a Southern fish dinner and does not want to drive to a river town for it.
Skip it if you want a quiet, upscale dinner. Huck Finn's is a casual, loud, family-style room, and servers move fast. The reward for putting up with that is a table of hot fried fish and sides, and a bill that stays reasonable even with a big group.
Good to know
- What kind of food does Huck Finn's Catfish serve?
- Southern, Seafood. It’s known for all-you-can-eat catfish and chicken.
- Does Huck Finn's Catfish take reservations?
- Call ahead. Call (865) 428-0743 to check.
