My dad absolutely raved about this place years ago, and insisted I go try it out. I was so glad I did. Over the years it has become a deliciously, reliable place to pop into whenever I'm in Townsend. It's quite a unique setup- creamery, brewery/restaurant, and an outside taco "truck". For families, it is such a wonderful spot; playground-esque with lots of activities for them to enjoy. My husband and I enjoyed the drinks (a beer for him, mango margarita from the taco truck for me!) and food very much. I enjoyed the tacos, one of each flavor, and my husband had a flatbread. The menu is quite diverse is has a lot of brewery favorites like pizzas and fries...which I also absolutely loved. While it may not be full service, the staff are very friendly and always seem happy to help you get what you need. A nice, casual spot that hits every time. read more

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We showed up about 20 minutes before they were scheduled to close, but they did not seem to be annoyed at all, very friendly and welcoming. The place was clean, well lit, and perfect for conversation over tasty food and beverages. We ordered chicken wings, and a pizza. It was all very tasty, the chicken wings were relatively large as well. Super flavorful and moist, yet fully cooked. Next time I stay in Townsend, this will be a must-visit location. read more

The Peaceful Side Social is an excellent craft beer/food gathering spot in Townsend. Whether you've been hiking all day in the sun, tubing in the river, or cruising around Cades Cove, this is the place to refill and recharge. This was my first time here and I was very pleased. The menu is diverse, with chicken, pizza, beef tenderloin bites, soups and stew, salads, fries, great soft drinks and sweet tea. Photos of the menus are posted. The only thing they don't have is hamburgers/cheeseburgers but their food is flavorful and next time I will try the beef stew. They also have a craft brew selection for your perusal. read more

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Great place to stop for lunch after a hike. I appreciated their menu. We unfortunately had pizza the night before so opted for two salads, one being the power bowl and a kids grilled cheese. We also order a soft pretzel which was huge. All items were great and service was quick, especially considering how busy they were. This place definitely caters to families with small kids offering a place to play and keeps them in visible range. The outdoor seating gave a nice picnic feel. I highly recommend this place. read more

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Great food + space in Townsend! We really enjoyed our sandwich here + the outdoor patio! We can on a week day so it wasn't busy at all but I imagine this place fills up on the weekends! read more

Peaceful Side Social - Breweries Near Me - Townsend, Tennessee

We went to the Social and ordered our food. It took 50 mins. to get our food. The food was good but the wait was awful. All we ordered was pizza. Don't go to this restaurant if you are in a hurry. read more

My husband and I loved this place. The food was great- I especially enjoyed our margarita pizza. We had fun trying local beer. It was a fun and warm environment for visitors. read more

After a hike, we stopped here for lunch. Excellent food, especially the fig jam and cheese pizza. Friendly server who went above and beyond to accommodate one of our vegan friends. We would highly recommend as an alternative to the fat grammy options in town. read more

So good! Took forever to get pizza which is the o my reason for 4 stars but all food was delish! Great atmosphere for families. Sour was phenomenal. read more

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Hard to beat Peaceful Side, as Townsend does not offer many options for excellent food and service. Kid and pet friendly with ample outdoor seating and a kids play area. Plenty of food choices including very tasty entrees such as their Hearth Salmon Bowl, Blackened Steak Filet Bites, and Herb Roasted Chicken. Shareables like chicken wings, and an enormous pretzel with beer cheese are perfect if not starving and wanting to pair with one of their own craft beers. On our most recent visit, one of three in 3 days since we love this place so much, we had our only less than ideal experience as the wait for our pizzas were almost an hour, and both the pepperoni, and all-meat pizza were charred beyond acceptable. The fig and pear pizza we usually enjoy did not live up to its usual standards either, as it seemed smaller and the crust was just not the same texture. In their defense, Peaceful Side was packed and as busy as I've ever seen it, so it won't affect us from returning. Still our #1 choice in Townsend and worth the visit. read more

This place is a such a cool vibe. Inside or outside seating is plentiful.. it gets busy because it's good beer, good food and good people. We came here with family visiting in town for the weekend. A variety of food was ordered and shared. The turkey BLT was delicious. The pizza is always good.. I wish they used the little cup and char pepperoni but that's a me thing. The fig and pear pizza was ordered by another family member but I tried it.. it was odd. Very sweet and to me more like a dessert pizza. The ingredients by themselves were amazing.. together is just not for me unless I wanted something on sweet side. read more

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Wowzer!!! What great food. We were looking for a place away from the Pigeon Forge crowds and happened to stumble across this place and boy am I glad we did. Lightening fast to get the food out. Chicken Hoagie was SOOOOO good. Great simple flavor. Kettle chips are super crunchy with a good balance of salt. Toast d chicken and potatoes were on fire!!! Oh and the triple dip...definite must have read more

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We have been coming here every summer for 5 years. It is consistent and great every time. Fresh homemade food. The kids love the play area as well. read more

Grilled cheese with tomato soup was the bomb. Looks like a good place for families with outdoor play area. Will return with grandkids on our next trip to Townsend. read more

If you like loud, overcrowded places, with high priced mediocre food, and packed wall to wall with tourists, this place is for you. It's not for us. read more

I'm gonna give this place 4 Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge Stars. Meaning anywhere else it would probably get two stars. We ordered takeout and it was very difficult to get them on the phone. When we arrived, the line was out the door, but moving pretty quick. It's your ypical tourist, destination, trendy pizza. The $14 pretzel is a little outrageously priced but par for the course. It seemed like a fun atmosphere with indoor and outdoor seating and lots of people having fun but super crowded. I don't know. I'm torn if I would go back. read more

Updated Vegan Review I was disappointed to see the menu change. The dish that used to work for me now comes with three dips: a fish spread, pimento cheese, and hummus. With two out of three being non-vegan, it didn't make sense to pay for items I couldn't eat, so I left. Thankfully, Maryville isn't far and has several vegan-friendly restaurants worth checking out. read more

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We were searching for a place to eat before heading to the firefly event at Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Our first stop had just closed, but the employees there recommended this spot, and I'm so glad they did. What a hidden gem! It was bustling, possibly due to an event happening at the time, but it turned out to be perfect since we had time to spare before the fireflies event. We waited in a long line to order, which actually worked in our favor, everything on the menu looked so good, we needed the extra time to decide! Our boys went with the pepperoni pizza, while my husband and I shared a couple of sandwiches and the fig pizza. Every bite was absolutely phenomenal. The service was fantastic, the atmosphere lively, and the food unforgettable. Next time we're in town visiting the Smokies, this will definitely be our go to spot! read more

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We stopped by after spending the day in Oak Ridge, TN. Lines were long and out the door. Guess that was a good sign. We got the Three Meat Pizza which contained pepperoni, bacon, Italian sausage, mozzarella, and parmesan red sauce. Peaceful Side Social makes sourdough pizza and I have to say that I have never had sourdough pizza. I'm glad I got to try because it was rather delicious. Lots of good chunks of the three meats in each bite. We also got the garden salad which was just enough for the two of us. There were plenty of people eating outside but we were happy staying inside with the air conditioning! After finishing our meal, we went over to the creamery side of the store. We got in line and asked for strawberry and another flavor which I forgot. The server grabbed a cup and we said we wanted a cone. She was clearly mad at us for saying that but I don't see why because she didn't ask if we wanted a cup or cone! She flipped the cup in her hand back in the pile (which she didn't even use to put any ice cream in yet!) and made a big sigh. She got the cone and looked at the container of strawberry and said they were out. So I changed my order. And just as I told her my new flavor choice, she decided she was going to try to scoop up the last little bits of strawberry ice cream. I barely got a scoop of the leftover bits before she scooped out the second flavor. I thought she was really rude and impatient and to scoop up just bits from an empty container was not serving a customer with the best of what you have. The three stars is really for the pizza. read more

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A nice place to hang out. We were in Townsend this week and we visited Peaceful Side Social twice; once for lunch and once for an afternoon beer. The restaurant has nice seating inside and a spacious beer garden outside. There's a pleasant and casual atmosphere here. Food and beer are ordered at the counter. You're given an electronic tracker and they use it to find you when they deliver your food and drinks. The pretzel with beer cheese was enjoyable. It was large, warm, and served with some delicious homemade beer cheese and mustard. I'd recommend ordering it. The beef stew was tasty and seemed like the perfect thing to order on a cool fall afternoon. But, the bowl was barely half full. It definitely wasn't worth the $17.50 charged. A full bowl of stew would have been great, because it had nice flavor with fresh beef and herbs. I'm downgrading my stars due to the portion size of the stew. The beers are wonderful. We especially liked the Peaceful Side IPA (#1 on the menu), the Peaceful Side Oktoberfest (#3 on the menu), and the Tennessee Highlands Stout (#12 on the menu). I recommend the beer here. And the food is tasty. But, I was very disappointed by the portion size of the beef stew. read more

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This place is a hidden gem! We spotted it while driving and so glad we did. Amazing patio area, great food choices, and an amazing place for pups and kids to relax with plenty of shade! Also- some of the best fries I've ever had. read more

Peaceful Side Social - Breweries Near Me - Townsend, Tennessee

First time visiting Townsend, Tennessee. Stopped in Peaceful Side Social for a quick beer. Good service. Nice facility. We sat outside and enjoyed the weather. The beer was great. Very impressed. The food looked good. We will try it next time. read more

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Lights out. Must come here if in Townsend. I went back inside to complement the chef. read more

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Service was incredibly fast and the staff were so happy and kind. Great location in Townsend at the foot of the park. The fries were delicious, sourdough pizza was incredible. An awesome find especially post hike. Live music really added as the sun set, a great gathering place. read more

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Finding such excellent and sophisticated food in such an extremely casual atmosphere was a great surprise. This guy is as skilled as a chef in a fine restaurant in a major city, but there he was, working the register at his own little brewpub in the Great Smoky Mountains. Great food, served with zero attitude. Loved it! read more

Really great stop in Townsend. Pizzas were wonderful and flavorful. Of the 3 we tried, the 3 meat stole the show. The other two were very good too. The charcuterie board was very good and you can sit indoors or outdoors. Clean and inviting shop worth the stop. read more

Stopped by on our way to the Smoky Mountains. Good Pizza....nice setting to enjoy inside or patio seating. Serving a variety of beers but I didn't have any. read more

Peaceful Side Social - Loaded Meat Pizza....loved their sourdough crust. - Breweries Near Me - Townsend, Tennessee

We made a great discovery today! What a great place for food and craft beer! Try the goat cheese corn fritters and the Margherita Pizza, and if the weather permits, have it outside facing the mountains! It just doesn't get any better than that! read more

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We came here for lunch on a Friday afternoon. Service was exceptional and the outdoor area was perfect. Very casual. We got pizza and truffle fries. Will definitely be back to try their taco truck. read more

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We came here for dinner during a trip to the area. It's like food court setup that you order at the counter and grab a table, except for that someone would serve your food to you. The food here was mediocre. We tried two salads, ham panini and BBQ chicken wings. The salad tasted okay but portion was super small. The ham panini was not bad. I didn't like their BBQ wings. It was too flavourless inside. read more

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Good food and great ambiance. It was a little warm to sit outside, but the Mountain View's are epic. The beer is really good. I like malty and I had the mountain lager which is darker and really good. It's a quick casual where you order and they bring it to you. We only had truffle fries but they were well seasoned and hot and crispy. It was the perfect pit stop after Cade's cove. read more

Excellent sandwiches, we had the Brie Panini! Great tasting and huge portions as we had to share because it was way too much! friendly people and clean restaurant! read more

Peaceful Side Social has a great vibe that is accommodating for families. Very nice outdoor area for seating. The restaurant is counter service ordering and they bring the food to your table via a tracking device. The pretzel is a solid appetizer, served with beer cheese and really hot mustard. Tomato soup is a good choice, if you are in the mood for soup. The dry rub chicken wings with Alabama white sauce were terrific and my favorite. Pizzas are pretty good as well. read more

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Peaceful Side is always a great place to gather with friends and the food is delicious! Today we're sent our friend off to Hawaii and the staff were wonderful! They took our photos and didn't care that we were having a merry time in the corner of the restaurant. There were about 20 of us and our food came out fast! read more

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Had lunch at PSS today. Wonderful place, great vibe, good fresh and tasty food!! Beautiful setting in rural area. My wife and I were very pleasantly impressed! read more

Nice atmosphere and food was hot, fresh and good. I plan to stop in the next time I'm in the area.

I enjoyed a beautiful Sunday afternoon here recently after a hike with my daughter and her friend. We'd already eaten somewhere else but wanted to check this place out, as I'd heard lots of good reviews from friends. Fun environment! Lots of games & activities outside. That's where we started, but there were alot of gnats, so we moved inside. Two of us enjoyed a glass of a wine, and another tried a local beer. All in all a good experience, and it's a great place to stop as you head in or out of the Smokies! read more

Definitely a must visit when you were in Townsend! Made quite a few stops here during our trip and each time it got better and better. The staff is beyond friendly and knowledgeable about the beer. Certain days of the week you can get tacos and other food from the food truck. The food from the brewery however is also outstanding! Great place for dogs and families because the outside area has a huge playground and lots of tables that have shade to sit and enjoy the view and Company. So this is in Townsend and will definitely be back on the next trip! Sidenote, it is one of the only places open on Monday and quite busy if you're looking to have food. Plenty of parking and you can park in the field on the side. There is also bike parking in case you take your bike since it is located next to the biking and walking path. Highly recommend checking this place out 10 out of 10! read more

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Went to Peaceful Side Social after a day of hiking and enjoyed a delightful ice cream. Highly recommend it! The brewery had a nice outdoor area for drinks and plenty of indoor seating. The staff was nice and allowed me to try several flavors before deciding. read more

Peaceful Side Social - Breweries Near Me - Townsend, Tennessee

We used to love eating here but the last couple visits our pizzas have been undercooked, even after we asked for it to be cooked "well done" because of it being undercooked prior visits. We couldn't even pick a slice up it was so limp and everything fell off. When we mentioned it to the counter they simply said "oh, sorry." When we have to take our food home to finish cooking it, it defeats the purpose of paying to eat out. We'll go elsewhere. read more