Rib dinner: a slab of sauced ribs with greens, potato salad, coleslaw and biscuits
Brisket dinner: sliced brisket with green beans, corn on the cob, greens and a biscuit
Texan sampler: ribs, sausage, pulled pork and brisket with sides
Pork sandwich with coleslaw and potato salad
Fried chicken sandwich with crinkle-cut fries
Rib dinner: a slab of sauced ribs with greens, potato salad, coleslaw and biscuits
Photo: Bennett's Pit Bar-B-Que
Brisket dinner: sliced brisket with green beans, corn on the cob, greens and a biscuit
Photo: Bennett's Pit Bar-B-Que
Texan sampler: ribs, sausage, pulled pork and brisket with sides
Photo: Bennett's Pit Bar-B-Que
Pork sandwich with coleslaw and potato salad
Photo: Bennett's Pit Bar-B-Que
Fried chicken sandwich with crinkle-cut fries
Photo: Bennett's Pit Bar-B-Que
Bennett's wings in a basket with celery and bleu cheese
Photo: Bennett's Pit Bar-B-Que
Bennett's deviled eggs on a bed of greens
Photo: Bennett's Pit Bar-B-Que
Salad and toppings bar
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Hickory smoked · The Parkway

Bennett's Pit Bar-B-Que

Serving slow smoked BBQ in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg since 1991.

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Why go

Bennett's is a pit on the Pigeon Forge Parkway, locally owned and operated for over 30 years.1 Meats are hickory smoked for up to 14 hours, and the sauce comes warm on the side.1 Bennett's opened in Pigeon Forge in 1991. It was Bruce Johnson's first restaurant and is part of the family-owned Johnson Family of Restaurants.3

What to order

  • Rib dinner: a slab of sauced ribs with greens, potato salad, coleslaw and biscuitsPhoto: Bennett's Pit Bar-B-Que

    Jumbo Baby Back Ribs

    We slow smoke these babies for up to 6 hours at 200 degrees to ensure that they are tender & delicious.

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  • Brisket dinner: sliced brisket with green beans, corn on the cob, greens and a biscuitPhoto: Bennett's Pit Bar-B-Que

    BBQ Beef Brisket

    We smoke our beef nightly so it's fresh. Served sliced. Subject to availability.

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  • Texan sampler: ribs, sausage, pulled pork and brisket with sidesPhoto: Bennett's Pit Bar-B-Que

    Texan Sampler

    A generous portion of all FIVE of our smoked meats: pulled pork, beef brisket, smoked jalapeno sausage, chicken and baby back ribs.

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  • Pork sandwich with coleslaw and potato saladPhoto: Bennett's Pit Bar-B-Que

    BBQ Pork Shoulder sandwich

    The sandwich that made us famous! Slow smoked, pulled pork.

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  • Fried chicken sandwich with crinkle-cut friesPhoto: Bennett's Pit Bar-B-Que

    Fried Chicken & Pimento Sandwich

    Hand-breaded & fried crispy. Topped with pimento cheese on a toasted brioche bun. Served with lettuce, onions and pickles.

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  • Bennett's wings in a basket with celery and bleu cheesePhoto: Bennett's Pit Bar-B-Que

    Hickory Wings

    Served with Bleu Cheese dressing & celery sticks. Available in our original Hot & Mild, or try our new tangy Lemon Pepper Dry Rub or the slightly sweet Bourbon BBQ Dry Rub.

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  • Bennett's deviled eggs on a bed of greensPhoto: Bennett's Pit Bar-B-Que

    Deep Fried Deviled Eggs

    Six deviled egg halves, hand breaded and fried. Served with our homemade chow chow.

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Good to know

  • Hickory, up to 14 hours

    Per the spot's own site.1

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Near The Parkway

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Nearest trail: Franklin and Williamson County Trail, about 177 miles away.

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  1. Home · Bennett's Pit Bar-B-Que · Checked Oct 27, 2026
  2. Hours & Locations · Bennett's Pit Bar-B-Que · Checked Oct 27, 2026
  3. Bennett's Pit Bar-B-Que · PigeonForge.com · Checked Oct 27, 2026
  4. Lunch Menu · Bennett's Pit Bar-B-Que · Checked Nov 2, 2026

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