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Views are amazing here and plenty of parking. I would say for the area it feels more commercialized which I don't prefer for this place. I guess we didn't have a waiter for 20 min to even get an order of drinks in. They did compensate for providing us free bread (which you usually pay for) I feel like the menu is similar to top of the rock but more expensive.
Location, location, location! If that were the only criteria....what amazing event venue and perhaps that alone will suffice. I so wanted to give this place 5 stars. Unfortunately like so many others once the ambiance of the spectacular location and views subsided the reality set in. Less than spectacular service was followed by less than average food with overly exaggerated prices. Don't misunderstand; I have no problem with paying $100 per person for a meal...just not overly excited about paying that price solely for the view. I could go on...but I likely won't return unless just for the view and a beer which was the only redeeming quality. The views almost saved this from being a total birthday disappointment....almost.
We have enjoyed delicious food, drinks and the BEST atmosphere. Such a beautiful dining experience.
Ambiance. The food and Service is not at the same level as the order ce. The reservation time really is just a suggestion. Once seated the staff is very friendly but, table service is not correctly arranged. Food is a solid "C".. but the ambience and location is the best!
Firstly, the view overlooking Nickerjack Lake is spectacular! The restaurant itself is gorgeous and well appointed. We had dinner outside on this beautiful spring evening. I started with one of their craft beers, a West Coast, IPA, and it was delicious. For dinner, I started with a pre-entrée house salad and it was absolutely wonderful. For my entrée, I had the bison fillet. It was delivered cooked as I preferred, and it was really good, but I preferred the beef fillet that my wife had as it was a bit more tender and juicy. For sides, I had the ratatouille, which was fantastic and the star of the show! I'd come back to this restaurant just for this! Also had a twice baked potato, which was a very tasty accompaniment. Service was hit and miss, with a little more miss. Our entrées were delivered before we finished our salads. And the table top was so small that there was not enough room for everything. we had also ordered bread and butter with the meal and twice mentioned was never brought. She was also bringing us another round of drinks when we didn't ask for them. And she didn't. Settings after we finish the meals. Once asked, she removed a few settings and then we didn't see her again for 15 minutes and I had to ask her to remove the rest of the dirty dishes before ordering our dessert. I had the banana cream pie for dessert and it was a unique version, more like a banana cream cheesecake. It was a small sliver, which was fine because it wasn't that great. Overall, the view was amazing, the food was very good, yet the service needs some work.
This place is amazing! If you can get past the elevation and the winding road to get to it, you will be just fine. The views need to have their own review. The views are absolutely gorgeous. I went during brunch. The wait time to be seated was not long at all maybe about ten minutes. The server, Rook was great. She was accommodating and not too pushy. She was honest about certain dishes and what was available. The mimosas were inexpensive! The food was so good and plentiful. I ended up taking my food home. I ordered creamed spinach, broccoli and grilled cheese. Everything was so good. If you're in the area please make your way to Riverdance. This place was beautiful!
Before starting, realize this is a high end restaurant, as far as pricing goes. So my rating is based on a $100+/person restaurant and not Golden Corral. This place is beautiful. It sits on the top of a large hill with an excellent view of the valley. The decor is nice and every seat can see out of the windows. The waitress was very friendly and attentive. She needs a bit of polish for this level of restaurant, but no complaints. First visit late at night. But extremely busy the second time (drinks only). Of the items we had, the shrimp and mushroom were the best part of the meal. Shrimp cooked ro perfection, soft but firm, with good caramelization. Mushroom has a great marinade and could sub for meat for a vegan. They are a craft brewery, and the beer is about average for the style. The Kolsch was the star night one. The West Coast IPA was on point for the style. Hazy very lemongrass in nature and a bit green (a bit more time in the bright tank or keg would fix this). Amber has a nice roasted caramel malt and the oatmeal stout has a nice mouthfeel and roast. As it was later the first time, we decided to split a meal and grab starters (all pictured). Caesar salad was rather bland. Mostly lemon, very little fat to carry the flavor and you had to do a deep hunt for any hint of garlic. Not sure if late at night affected this ir not. If so, better training is in order, as a $16 small salad should really shine. French onion tasted more like a very light beef stock with a splash of wine rather than the rich flavor you would normally see at this class of restaurant. Cheese was nicely carmalized, which helped and nice choice of bread. For dinner, we split a bison ribeye. Overall, this was a train wreck. The cut was very strange and the meat was sinewy. Cooked correctly, but clearly not rested and placed on a cold steel plate. Hope this was a late night faux pas and not the norm, as this could kill the place. We ended with dessert to go, which came out, with the leftovers, in a bag that was stapled shut ... no silverware. And forgot to take Pic of the desserts in the room and only the key lime, as it was the more palatable. The cheesecake was overly whipped to the point it had the texture of cool whip in your mouth when it disentigrated. The key lime pie was better, specifically the middle, but the choice of topping with a gelatiny type with little flavor was a miss. Both were eye appealing. I hope they can get this in order, as the place is beautiful. My gut is they need a consultant to come in and hone the rough edges, as the place does attract a crowd. But all new places do (opened a bit over a month ago) and if others get a similar experience, it could ruin them. I will give them time before trying again, but will definitely send things back if they are still strumming this same guitar note and write this place off for anything beyond drinks.
What a beautiful place! We luckily got in early on a Friday night... as they're in Central Time Zone and we drove from Chattanooga. We had the perfect high top table outside but covered and had an incredible view of the mountains. Our server Germaine was just the best... made great recommendations and was checking on us throughout the night. We had old fashions and wines with nice bread and whipped butter to start. Onto Tuscan Green Dip made with artichokes and cheese... yummy. We ordered our meals. Husband had the meaty Bolognese, which he loved... a big plate full for a hungry man. I ordered Crab Cakes from the App menu, a side of Sweet potato soufflé with a Wedge Salad. Ofcourse we had to try a dessert, so we opted for the Banana Cream Pie. The food was all really delicious... we felt like the crab cakes were very small for the price and the banana cream pie was also a very thin slice. We did enjoy our meal very much.
Could have been great, but kitchen and service fell flat on its face. My wife and friends have eaten here before and it was fantastic for their brunch visits. So we thought this would be a good choice to celebrate our 40th wedding anniversary and to make the 110 mile drive. It was a Friday evening and we were immediately seated upon arrival. The views, architecture, landscaping, and decor are beautiful and stylish. We ordered the bread, salmon, and bone-in rib eye (with butter and mushroom added). I ordered the steak medium-well but it was delivered as rare. I'm flexible with steak cooking if it's not too extreme, and unfortunately the steak was cold in the middle. Since our waitress never checked to see if our orders were correct, my wife had finished her meal before I could ask to have the steak corrected. Despite the dining room being uncrowded the entire meal ended up taking 2 hours due to the slowness of the kitchen. It was a long wait but they eventually brought out a smaller replacement. It was correctly cooked and nicely seasoned. The manager apologized and comp'd our bread.
The ambiance was amazing. Service was very slow and the food was just okay and I felt it was overpriced. We went a few weeks after opening so I would definitely give it another try.
This place is top of the line. Good food, service and fantastic ambiance. Views are incredible.
We drove 1.5 hrs to try this place for my birthday with my kids. We had a long wait to be seated but it was worth it because we had time to enjoy the outdoor, watched the sunset. Lots of space for the family. Our server was phenomenal, she was nice to my kids, always check on us if we need anything. Food was fantastic! I had a shrimp and lobster Mac and cheese and it was the best Mac and cheese I ever had, it tasted little too lemony but I like lemons so it's 10/10. My kids love their pizza too and my daughter said 11/10 for sweet potato gratin. The indoor ambience was amazing! Overall 100/10
24 days ago
I really wanted to love this place because the restaurant itself is beautiful and the views are easily 10/10. Unfortunately, the overall experience didn't match the setting or the price. The food was just okay and nothing was particularly memorable. My salmon was overcooked, which was disappointing considering the price. What really affected our experience, though, was the service. From the host to our server, our interactions felt unfriendly and rushed. What made it more noticeable was watching nearby tables receive warmer introductions, conversation, and more attentive service. We spent over $100 on food and drinks and actually wanted to order more, yet somehow felt like we were bothering them. Both my friend and I independently noticed the difference in how our table was treated. Maybe we caught them on an off day--I genuinely don't know. But hospitality matters, especially at a restaurant people may choose for dates, anniversaries, or special occasions. 2 stars because the views are genuinely beautiful. But for the food and service based on this visit, I personally wouldn't recommend it. read more
This place is absolutely beautiful. It's aesthetically pleasing to the eye. The view overlooking Nickajack is incredible, with its super tall ceiling, and rock fireplace. We checked in promptly for our 5:15 CST reservation, and were seated quickly. McKayla was our server and answered several questions. When she told us she could make the creamed spinach her entire meal, I knew we had to try it. McKayla made our dining experience extra special with her service, friendliness, and great attitude. All of the servers there were busy, as well as the Management. I read some mixed reviews on this place before coming, and all I can say is, I'm glad I didn't let that influence my decision to try this place. We ordered the charcuterie board, a ribeye (perfectly cooked) a filet, twice baked potato, and creamed spinach. Our entire meal was outstanding. High quality food, great service, and the ambiance make this place a new favorite. read more
Views are amazing here and plenty of parking. I would say for the area it feels more commercialized which I don't prefer for this place. I guess we didn't have a waiter for 20 min to even get an order of drinks in. They did compensate for providing us free bread (which you usually pay for) I feel like the menu is similar to top of the rock but more expensive. read more
Location, location, location! If that were the only criteria....what amazing event venue and perhaps that alone will suffice. I so wanted to give this place 5 stars. Unfortunately like so many others once the ambiance of the spectacular location and views subsided the reality set in. Less than spectacular service was followed by less than average food with overly exaggerated prices. Don't misunderstand; I have no problem with paying $100 per person for a meal...just not overly excited about paying that price solely for the view. I could go on...but I likely won't return unless just for the view and a beer which was the only redeeming quality. The views almost saved this from being a total birthday disappointment....almost. read more
12 days ago
We have enjoyed delicious food, drinks and the BEST atmosphere. Such a beautiful dining experience. read more
25 days ago
Ambiance. The food and Service is not at the same level as the order ce. The reservation time really is just a suggestion. Once seated the staff is very friendly but, table service is not correctly arranged. Food is a solid "C".. but the ambience and location is the best! read more
Firstly, the view overlooking Nickerjack Lake is spectacular! The restaurant itself is gorgeous and well appointed. We had dinner outside on this beautiful spring evening. I started with one of their craft beers, a West Coast, IPA, and it was delicious. For dinner, I started with a pre-entrée house salad and it was absolutely wonderful. For my entrée, I had the bison fillet. It was delivered cooked as I preferred, and it was really good, but I preferred the beef fillet that my wife had as it was a bit more tender and juicy. For sides, I had the ratatouille, which was fantastic and the star of the show! I'd come back to this restaurant just for this! Also had a twice baked potato, which was a very tasty accompaniment. Service was hit and miss, with a little more miss. Our entrées were delivered before we finished our salads. And the table top was so small that there was not enough room for everything. we had also ordered bread and butter with the meal and twice mentioned was never brought. She was also bringing us another round of drinks when we didn't ask for them. And she didn't. Settings after we finish the meals. Once asked, she removed a few settings and then we didn't see her again for 15 minutes and I had to ask her to remove the rest of the dirty dishes before ordering our dessert. I had the banana cream pie for dessert and it was a unique version, more like a banana cream cheesecake. It was a small sliver, which was fine because it wasn't that great. Overall, the view was amazing, the food was very good, yet the service needs some work. read more
13 days ago
This place is amazing! If you can get past the elevation and the winding road to get to it, you will be just fine. The views need to have their own review. The views are absolutely gorgeous. I went during brunch. The wait time to be seated was not long at all maybe about ten minutes. The server, Rook was great. She was accommodating and not too pushy. She was honest about certain dishes and what was available. The mimosas were inexpensive! The food was so good and plentiful. I ended up taking my food home. I ordered creamed spinach, broccoli and grilled cheese. Everything was so good. If you're in the area please make your way to Riverdance. This place was beautiful! read more
1 month ago
Restaurant was on top Of a hill with an incredible view. Did not make reservation and had to wait about 40 min. Service 10/10 food was 9/10 dessert was ok. I would definitely recommend to go here for the experience. It's about 2 hours away from Nashville. read more
8 months ago
Before starting, realize this is a high end restaurant, as far as pricing goes. So my rating is based on a $100+/person restaurant and not Golden Corral. This place is beautiful. It sits on the top of a large hill with an excellent view of the valley. The decor is nice and every seat can see out of the windows. The waitress was very friendly and attentive. She needs a bit of polish for this level of restaurant, but no complaints. First visit late at night. But extremely busy the second time (drinks only). Of the items we had, the shrimp and mushroom were the best part of the meal. Shrimp cooked ro perfection, soft but firm, with good caramelization. Mushroom has a great marinade and could sub for meat for a vegan. They are a craft brewery, and the beer is about average for the style. The Kolsch was the star night one. The West Coast IPA was on point for the style. Hazy very lemongrass in nature and a bit green (a bit more time in the bright tank or keg would fix this). Amber has a nice roasted caramel malt and the oatmeal stout has a nice mouthfeel and roast. As it was later the first time, we decided to split a meal and grab starters (all pictured). Caesar salad was rather bland. Mostly lemon, very little fat to carry the flavor and you had to do a deep hunt for any hint of garlic. Not sure if late at night affected this ir not. If so, better training is in order, as a $16 small salad should really shine. French onion tasted more like a very light beef stock with a splash of wine rather than the rich flavor you would normally see at this class of restaurant. Cheese was nicely carmalized, which helped and nice choice of bread. For dinner, we split a bison ribeye. Overall, this was a train wreck. The cut was very strange and the meat was sinewy. Cooked correctly, but clearly not rested and placed on a cold steel plate. Hope this was a late night faux pas and not the norm, as this could kill the place. We ended with dessert to go, which came out, with the leftovers, in a bag that was stapled shut ... no silverware. And forgot to take Pic of the desserts in the room and only the key lime, as it was the more palatable. The cheesecake was overly whipped to the point it had the texture of cool whip in your mouth when it disentigrated. The key lime pie was better, specifically the middle, but the choice of topping with a gelatiny type with little flavor was a miss. Both were eye appealing. I hope they can get this in order, as the place is beautiful. My gut is they need a consultant to come in and hone the rough edges, as the place does attract a crowd. But all new places do (opened a bit over a month ago) and if others get a similar experience, it could ruin them. I will give them time before trying again, but will definitely send things back if they are still strumming this same guitar note and write this place off for anything beyond drinks. read more
1 month ago
What a beautiful place! We luckily got in early on a Friday night... as they're in Central Time Zone and we drove from Chattanooga. We had the perfect high top table outside but covered and had an incredible view of the mountains. Our server Germaine was just the best... made great recommendations and was checking on us throughout the night. We had old fashions and wines with nice bread and whipped butter to start. Onto Tuscan Green Dip made with artichokes and cheese... yummy. We ordered our meals. Husband had the meaty Bolognese, which he loved... a big plate full for a hungry man. I ordered Crab Cakes from the App menu, a side of Sweet potato soufflé with a Wedge Salad. Ofcourse we had to try a dessert, so we opted for the Banana Cream Pie. The food was all really delicious... we felt like the crab cakes were very small for the price and the banana cream pie was also a very thin slice. We did enjoy our meal very much. read more
26 days ago
3 months ago
Could have been great, but kitchen and service fell flat on its face. My wife and friends have eaten here before and it was fantastic for their brunch visits. So we thought this would be a good choice to celebrate our 40th wedding anniversary and to make the 110 mile drive. It was a Friday evening and we were immediately seated upon arrival. The views, architecture, landscaping, and decor are beautiful and stylish. We ordered the bread, salmon, and bone-in rib eye (with butter and mushroom added). I ordered the steak medium-well but it was delivered as rare. I'm flexible with steak cooking if it's not too extreme, and unfortunately the steak was cold in the middle. Since our waitress never checked to see if our orders were correct, my wife had finished her meal before I could ask to have the steak corrected. Despite the dining room being uncrowded the entire meal ended up taking 2 hours due to the slowness of the kitchen. It was a long wait but they eventually brought out a smaller replacement. It was correctly cooked and nicely seasoned. The manager apologized and comp'd our bread. read more
8 months ago
This place is top of the line. Good food, service and fantastic ambiance. Views are incredible. read more
3 months ago
We drove 1.5 hrs to try this place for my birthday with my kids. We had a long wait to be seated but it was worth it because we had time to enjoy the outdoor, watched the sunset. Lots of space for the family. Our server was phenomenal, she was nice to my kids, always check on us if we need anything. Food was fantastic! I had a shrimp and lobster Mac and cheese and it was the best Mac and cheese I ever had, it tasted little too lemony but I like lemons so it's 10/10. My kids love their pizza too and my daughter said 11/10 for sweet potato gratin. The indoor ambience was amazing! Overall 100/10 read more
3 months ago
Of course, absolute stunning views. We made a reservation for sunset. Our table was in the middle of the restaurant, but we still were able to see the sunset easily. Split a 14 ounce sirloin and two sides. All was delicious and perfectly cooked. They gave us a free birthday dessert which was the chocolate cake. It was divine. Drink selections were great. Service extremely friendly. I give this five . Great date, night spot or celebration spot. read more
8 months ago
We had a wonderful experience here and would absolutely recommend it. We started with the oysters, which were very fresh and delicious. The only small note is that it would be nice if they used a lemon net or strainer so the seeds don't fall into the oysters--but honestly, that didn't take away from how fresh they were. Our server, Brooke, was very alternative in the best way--friendly, attentive, and brought great energy to the table. The manager, Teresa, was also incredibly polite, welcoming, and made us feel genuinely appreciated. The hospitality really stood out. The restaurant itself is spotless and well maintained. For entrées, we ordered the bison ribeye and the center-cut filet, and both were cooked perfectly. For sides, we had the mashed potatoes, creamed spinach, and macaroni and cheese. I definitely recommend the creamed spinach and the mashed potatoes. The mac and cheese was good, though in my opinion, slightly smaller noodles would help hold the cheese better--but overall, no real complaints. This is a very nice place for families to eat, relax, and truly enjoy a meal together. We really appreciated the food, the atmosphere, and the hospitality. We'll definitely be back and highly recommend dining here. read more
2 months ago
The view is the best part about this place. My advice would be for them to narrow down their menu and focus on the quality of what they offer because the food we got was not great, especially for the high price tag. The signature sliders were great as an appetizer. The chicken piccata was very wet and presented terribly. Mashed potatoes were fine and Brussels sprouts were hard, cold, and not tasty. My boyfriend got a steak that was presented on a sheet pan (awful presentation for the vibe of this restaurant) and the mac & cheese was inedible. The chocolate moose cake was fine but very small. I would come back here for drinks and apps to admire the view, but not for a meal until they work out whatever is going on in their kitchen. read more
1 month ago
8 months ago
The location is stunning. This will keep people coming. If the food/service was associated with a less stunning place I'm afraid they'd be in a lot of trouble. The food was underwhelming. I got the garden harvest bowl. The pilaf was clumpy, ratatouille was a wet mess, and the cucumber chips almost felt stale and made it hard to chew with the rest of the mix. Steer clear of this dish. My wife had the bolognese. She had to remove a few piece from her mouth to a napkin as it was impossible to chew. Service was ... well... odd. I won't go beyond that. Still it was worth a quick drive out of the city to do it ONCE...much better options in Chattanooga though. read more
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3 months ago
Stunning views, good food, and top notch service. Can't really say anything more than our night there was perfect. read more
6 months ago
We came here two nights in a row and enjoyed this beautiful place (the view is worth it all, by far!!), the attentive and expert service (well done, once again, Zander!) and delicious food (chose the pizza and house salad tonight--loved them) this time, as well. An absolute "not to be missed" experience if you're anywhere near the Chattanooga, TN area. read more
4 months ago
We went for dinner Saturday night and I made a reservation- you can ask to sit inside or out. The view outside is gorgeous of course overlooking the river and the drive up the mountain is switchbacks but not bad at all. The inside is beautifully designed. The menu has a great range of prices. A lot of people seemed to order the sliders and we will order those and the truffle fries when we go back, along with the seafood Mac and cheese but we didn't get those this time! Parker was our server and he was excellent and very attentive. Every dish was delicious! Perfect for a nice meal with friends or a special occasion. The event space isn't open yet but excited to go back soon when it is to see it and the lawn area on the far end. A note- put in Riverdance restaurant into your gps, not River Gorge Ranch or it will take you to the office, which is on the other side of the interstate exit. The crab cake appetizer was my favorite but my husband loved the ribeye eggrolls. All of the cocktails were great. Definitely a must-try and we liked the twice baked potato the best of the side options! read more
3 months ago
9 months ago
After buying a lot in River Gorge Ranch, we watched Riverdance's construction both in person during visits and on YouTube. We were so excited to hear that it opened just prior to our holiday visit. Upon arrival at the restaurant, you can see that they're still finishing up some of the landscaping, but that did little if anything to diminish the experience. And it was fun to see the developer, Mr. John "Thunder" Thornton there as well (I think I'd be there every day, too, if I could). Our Christmas Eve lunch was amazing. Wonderful, attentive service and everything prepared and seasoned perfectly - from the fresh bread and butter, to the truffle fries, burger, pizza, and fried chicken sandwich. Oh, and I'm praying they keep making the oatmeal stout. I was told that the stout was brought in from their sister brewery, Top of The Rock, because the Riverdance brewery isn't yet operational. (We went to TOTR for lunch a couple of days later and were told they are sadly no longer making the oatmeal stout). I highly recommend Riverdance for any and all occasions. Even just for a cocktail and the view, but it would be a shame to miss the full dining experience. We will definitely be back again before we head home. The only question is, what to try next? Can't wait! 12/28 update: went back for Sunday lunch and unfortunately the menu was fairly limited to brunch. Again, everything was quite good. Radish salad was very fresh with a nice subtle lemon flavor. The rest of the brunch selections were basic staples and nothing fancy, but all well prepared and fresh... Turkey croissant sandwich, Caesar salad, scrambled eggs, biscuit, bacon, sausage and side of gravy. And once again, service was stellar. read more
10 months ago
We have been waiting for this place to open. It will not disappoint. The place is stunning and views are spectacular. Our server was Dakota . She was great . We had smoked old fashions , fried chicken sandwich a jump crab eggs Benedict! All delicious. It's pricing , but a nice treat. read more
9 months ago
Our server was lindsey she was wonderful. Very sweet and knowledgeable. The food was delicious! Parmasean potatoes and breakfast potatoes were amazing. We went to for lunch and everything was so good. The views were absolutely stunning and the ambiance was so nice and relaxing. read more
7 months ago
Dope date night ambiance!!! Food was awesome And the service is even better... only thing I wouldn't recommend is the cheesecake... it looked so delicious until I took a bite. It was as if there was no sugar in it. Hopefully they get it worked out because it's a bomb restaurant!! read more
7 months ago
The view at Riverdance is incredible and the service was friendly and efficient! I will say, the food is priced insanely high for how mediocre it is. Steak was overcooked and the Lobster Mac n Cheese was a little dry. It wasn't terrible, but we've had better at restaurants for half the price. The ranch (which is made in house) was super tasty! Either way, I think it's worth the trip because it's a unique experience. read more
7 months ago
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