Let me start by saying this is longer than most of my reviews and we loved everything about the…read moreDancing Bear. We were celebrating my wife's birthday and it was our first time dining there. The restaurant is tucked into a nice wooded area near the foothills of the Smoky Mountains. There is outdoor seating available, a firepit area with make your own smores, and indoor seating which is where we dined. We were greeted as soon as we entered and waited at the bar where Ian served us (he was great) until our reservation time (doubt we could have got in without the reservation). The bar had a huge selection of bourbon including many allocated bottles. My wife had a spicy margarita which she loved. We were promptly seated at our reservation time. Our server, David, brought us some of their famous cornbread it reminded me of couple of pieces of cake except it was cornbread with a delicious sorghum syrup and whipped butter. It was unique and delicious. We started with trio of dips - sharp cheddar pimento cheese, butter bean hummus, and my favorite smoked salmon rillette. These were served with sea salt crackers and pickled vegetables. It was all tasty and the smoke salmon had so much flavor. I had delicious thick cut pork chop topped with peach and jalapeno jam. It was cooked perfectly, tender and juicy and the topping added a fantastic spicy tang. The sides were charred baby carrots, green beans, a spoonbread with red-eye gravy and red pepper emulsion. My wife had a filet with bearnaise sauce and Yukon potatoes with cauliflower, sweet peppers, mushrooms and braised onions. It was cooked exactly as ordered with such a great taste and so tender. David brought my with a complementary piece of pie made with Cruze Farm buttermilk topped with berries and a lemon drizzle. It was a fantastic experience and we were so happy with everything. Everything was pricey for the area, but well worth it for what we received.

From out of town and I got a lot of recommendations to try the bistro at Dancing Bear. The bistro…read morewas a bit further drive up the long driveway where the map takes you, and that's where all the bnbs are as well. You're tucked away in the forest with the most peaceful ambiance in the evening! The waiter introduced the menu to us and mentioned that the ingredients were all mostly locally sourced and or grown in their garden when you first turn onto the driveway. So great to know exactly where your food is coming from! For the starter, I shared the crab corn chowder - and the waiter was kind enough to split the soup into two bowls with my partner. This was a perfect starter! Creamy, a little smokey, and not too heavy like your typical chowder. Lacking in the crab department, but it's as you would suspect with anything advertising 'containing crab' at a restaurant. We were also given complimentary corn bread and it was delicious. Such a nice surprise and I definitely preferred having the cornbread over regular bread! The service was a little slow, especially to bring the appetizer and bread out, but I wasn't too bothered since it didn't seem like we were rushed to finish our meal. I ordered the filet mignon (med rare) as my main. The flavors were spot on! My filet was a bit tougher than other filets I've had in the past... it was difficult to cut into. I also wished there was more of the red wine sauce to balance the richness of all the accompanying flavors and textures. All in all, this spot was a special treat tucked away in Townsend and I'm glad I didn't have to drive too far for a well-crafted menu and food scene!

We had a beautiful anniversary dinner at The Barn during our stay at BlackBerry Farm. The four…read morecourse, farm to table menu had so many delectable choices. We ended up with a spread of lamb, NC trout, and a myriad of gorgeous vegetables and tantalizing sauces. The service was attentive without being overbearing and the modern barn decor had great ambiance. This was a one of kind special meal that we won't forget!

Ultra high end, gourmet restaurant located at the BlackBerry Farm resort. While it is primarily…read morefor guests, it is possible to dine here with some advanced planning. For guests, (like us), dinner here is included in your room rate and consists of 4 courses (wine is extra) and the menu changes daily depending on what's in season. You can expect top notch service, high quality, flavorful food in a gorgeous setting in the repurposed barn from "up north". We had a fantastic meal that was amplified by the assistance from sommelier Greg who found an amazing wine for us from the 4" thick wine list. My only COMPLAINT is the dress code. Note to the Barn-it's not 1950! Requiring jackets for men is oh so southern country club-it's time to ditch this vestige of the old south! Now if you are like me and forget your jacket at home, they do have some "loaner jackets" but in my case there was't the proper size so I was made to wear my raincoat throughout dinner making me feel very self-conscious, especially since we were seated in the middle of the dinning room. Definitely kept me from fully enjoying the evening. Bottom line: -5 star food and service -1 star for antiquated, behind the times dress code

This place is very neat and a gem within Townsend, TN. The pizza was great, it came out in probably…read more15 minutes. Drinks were good, vibes were high, and the staff were chick-fil-a good. Must try joint if staying near Townsend.

We been wanting to try this brewery ever since it opened a few years ago. It is always packed. We…read morewere about to bring Freckles with us, because they have a dog friendly patio. The weather was very ominous, so we decided to leave her in the RV with the air on. You order at the counter and they bring it to you. There is a bar and you order your beer there. We're enjoying a leisurely afternoon looking at the beautiful Smokey's. There is even a playground for the kids!

Was here on a wedding trip! The beer was cold and the help was outstanding! Absolutely loved the…read morebanter between locals and bartenders. The place is an old refurbished train depot next to an active Norfolk Southern mainline. Food was good. Place is awesome!

Alway good food with a good variety. Always good service. Great selections of beer. Wonderful…read moreatmosphere. What else matters? Just a great place

WOW! This place is amazing! Such a wonderful addition to Lenoir City! So much heart and effort was…read moreput into restoring this building to such a cool brewery / restaurant. I know this place will flourish. They have great people and delicious food! Shoutout Christian and all of the TNBW family!

Awesome new place in Lenoir City! Super cool seeing someone bring new life into the old fire…read morestation while keeping so much of the character around. Really awesome atmosphere and fitting for the community. You can tell they are trying to do something bigger than just open another brewery. Food was delicious and their beer is top notch. For a brand new location, they knocked it out of the park. Definitely looking forward to coming back!

It is a great concert venue, we saw Wes Bayliss in the indoor studio sound was great the food is…read morepretty good. The place is super busy on a Friday night when a show is playing. The service is pretty good for the amount of people that were there.

I recommend everything but the food! Great concert venue! Great drinks! Good was just awful!read more

The Townsend Visitor Center is a smaller center but really nice. They offer free coffee and public…read morerestrooms. The staff is welcoming, engaging and eager to answer questions. Comfy seating in front of a cozy fireplace is inviting. They sell Parking Permits for the Park and a variety of Townsend logo shirts. I picked up several pamphlets advertising local attractions and a few postcards. Townsend is a relatively quiet little town compared to other towns surrounding the Park. We easily found parking.

Great place to browse and get some keepsakes from your trip to Townsend. The employees are nice…read moreand very helpful since they know so much about the area.

CORN DOG WAS AMAZING, the BEST on the strip. Do not go anywhere else for an extra long corn dog,…read moreother places will leave you disappointed. Not this place though, the ogle dog had a perfectly seasoned crispy outer shell, and the hot dog inside actually tasted like hot dog and not strange like the other places. Highly recommend!!

If you're not too hungry but wanted something to tie you over until dinner, you can't skip this…read moreplace. This brat or sausage, whatever it was, was so delicious with those onions and green peppers. Very juicy, quality meat. Don't miss this.