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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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

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

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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

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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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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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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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

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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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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.

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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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

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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Great sourdough pizza!! Strong selection of craft beers. Very kid friendly outdoor seating and games. Beautiful setting in Smokies!

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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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

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

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Fresh fresh fresh! Loved the chopped salad and the pear/fig pizza! Great outside seating vibe

Great patio with nice views and peaceful setting! The wine and beer are good and perfect for a patio! They had food which we didn't try, but it all looked good including the ice cream! A small playground for kiddos too! Enjoyed the picnic tables and a nice evening ! 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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This will be a short review because with an amazing outdoor garden seating area other than the 15 feet it took from the door to the counter to order I never even looked inside or around the building. We ordered sandwiches for lunch and they were fantastic. The bread was amazing. With self serve fountain drinks and seat yourself this is a fantastic lunch stop if you are in the area. Pizza's did look good but we didn't want to wait that long but I would like to return and try them again. We only dealt with the cashier when placing the order and she was friendly so can't really speak too much about the service. Looking forward to returning though! read more

This place was a homerun. Food was great. Beer was great. Space was great and the service was great too. If you have young kids there is space for them To play outside, if you don't there is a nice bar with friendly attentive bartenders inside. The beer list was diverse and everything was good. The Vienna lager was as good as any I've had anywhere. I'd give this place more stars if I could. read more

We stopped by for a beer, we did not eat anything. Servers were welcoming and pleasant. Beer was good. Very modern and clean. read more

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Headed to Cades Cove and knew I was not going to make the entire loop without some food. Thankfully I decided to veer off and find this spot. The smoked wings are great and the pizza was amazing. Sad I didn't get more because now I'm 9 hours away. read more

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A gem!! In GSMNP?? Come for a stop over in Townsend. The town has all you need --gas, grocery, coffee, visitor center, etc. This restaurant location has great outdoor dining, drinks & a place for the kids to run! read more

We loved everything about this place! Came in on an unseasonably cool 74° August day; a lovely light breeze joined us on the spacious covered patio with a gorgeous mountain view! Customers mingled at clean tables and children enjoyed the outdoor slide and corn-hole games. Our food was cheerfully served right at our chosen spot. My husband ordered the Italian Hoagie with a craft beer and I had the pulled chicken hoagie; we shared an order of the Truffle Fries. All of it was excellent and did not disappoint! Servings were substantial and we made two meals from ours. The menu is unique and enticing, so we will definitely be back! read more

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What a great atmosphere. Delicious pizza. Fresh ingredients. Real mozzarella cheese. Love the French Fries! And the brew was amazing! Great place for families or couples to enjoy a relaxed evening out! read more

Fries were "meh", but too $$. Wings were ok, but they were also too $$. Taco meat (chicken, pork, beef) had zero flavor. Severely underwhelmed, given the "hype" of this place. read more

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