The food was exceptional, service was amazing and views are unbelievable. So glad that this is in our area. Perfect date night, girls night, any night place! read more

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They were out of two items we tried to order. 1 appetizer, and 1 burger. Also the bread and butter as an appetizer was a bit underwhelming for almost $10. The loaf was super small and loads of butter, really small. I get free bread and butter at Cheesecake factory that's bigger. Shouldn't be a priced appetizer. read more

A destination that feels like home. Worth going out of your way for. Excellent food, bar, view, and ambiance.

Pizza was tasteless, crust was burnt but inside crust was almost raw. Waitress was obnoxious with her continuous chatter and never checked on our table after food was delivered. She was near impossible to find when we wanted our bill to leave. The view is absolutely awesome - just go for the view but forget wasting your money on the food. read more

If anyone reads my other reviews, they would see that I don't give 5 starts often. But today was a 5 star day! Went there with family, (including a 11 month old). We ate outside over looking the TN. River. It was a beautiful place. We went during brunch not knowing if it was an expensive place. We all had more than we could eat. The service was excellent. The food was excellent, It was a great experience, we live a hour away so we can't make the return trips as often as we would like! read more

Go for the view and vibes and get a drink, but DONT waste your time and money on food. The food is better at Applebees. Genuinely the worst food I've had at a restaurant period, but especially for one as expensive as this. Very sad considering the potential the place has. read more

Riverdance Restaurant - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Guild, Tennessee

Everything was great! We came from Chattanooga (a different time zone) so make sure of that when you're booking online. They were great, vibes were amazing, and the food was great! read more

Absolutely stunning view ! Service was great and the food was amazing! I would highly recommend staying for the sunset! I will definitely be back! read more

Great atmosphere the service was excellent the food was very good. The pizza was not very good, it was doughy and floppy and lacked flavor. A pizza should be crisp and flavorful Do not order the pizza read more

The ambiance is unparalleled, the restaurant is absolutely beautiful. However, we were there and the bar back came in looking kind of disheveled in a T-shirt that looked like he just crawled out of bed with. The staff was not very attentive they were more focused on talking amongst themselves and seeing if we needed anything. We had the burnt ends which was saturated in a yucky barbecue sauce that they probably just poured out of the bottle. I can't speak for the rest of the food there but if you just want have a nice cocktail with a fabulous view go for it. They are very very expensive. read more

Everything was absolutely amazing! The food and service were both great. The atmosphere was very laid back so no need to dress to the 9s but you can for sure. read more

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I am highly impressed! The views, service, food and overall vibes were a 10/10! We will definitely be back! I highly recommend having reservations! It was an hour wait at 3:45 pm. We had reservations and got seated right at our time. The food was amazing, you must try the burnt ends appetizer. My filet was a little over cooked but it was still very juicy and delicious. My lemon drop was so good. Definitely worth the visit! read more

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Food was great. Ambience was amazing. Customer service was awesome from start to finish. Will definitely go back.

Absolutely fantastic experience at River Dance. We came in to celebrate my engagement, and it could not have been more perfect. The food was incredible -- fresh oysters, a perfectly crafted espresso martini, a crisp Caesar salad, and a rich, comforting onion soup. Everything tasted fresh and thoughtfully prepared. Briant was truly wonderful -- so sweet, bubbly, and informative, which made the celebration feel even more special. We will absolutely be back. Highly recommend. Ask for Briant as your server! You won't be disappointed. read more

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Absolutely gorgeous view and restaurant, but the food was mediocre and way too salty! I ordered the zucchini chips appetizer, and what I received was overly dry zucchini chips (think potato chips) that tasted as if they were stored and served in pure salt. These were comped because they were totally inedible, which did make me question the waitress's judgment since she said they were good. The chicken piccata was very good, but also too salty. I had a headache all evening, so don't come here if you're looking for a heart healthy meal. A friend had broiled oysters and they were good and she liked her steak. Our waitress was friendly and she tried to do a very good job, but was a bit unpolished. We had also booked a window table inside, and they tried to sit us outside in the cold, twenty minutes past our reservation time, even though we arrived early for our reservation and there were multiple window seats available. In summary, possibly the prettiest views in Tennessee, but it's trying to be a fine dining experience with fine dining prices, but average to below average food and service. I imagine this establishment might have trouble recruiting experienced chefs and wait staff because of its distance from Chattanooga. I do think I'll give it another try in a month or two, but maybe see if they do brunch better I would have to give this place two for the food, three or four for the staff... Our waitress was nice... But 5+ for the view! Maybe even a 10 on a five point scale for the view! read more

First off the view and ambiance is amazing. I'm only rating it low just because my steak wasn't cook to my liking and quality wasn't the best I've had. I will give it another try but I will give them a little longer to test out their kinks: appetizers though was good. read more

Riverdance Restaurant - View from the restaurant. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Guild, Tennessee

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Easy to break this place down. View is top notch. The ambiance and the setting is truly amazing. Set on top of the mountains with the river in the background it's a must see but maybe only for a drink(beer). I say beer because the bartenders don't exactly know how to make cocktails. First found we ordered old fashioneds which came with the right glasses but filled with ice cubes and tasted watered down. I went ahead and orders a rye manhattan. It came in a lowball glass with large cube liked you'd get in an old fashioned. It tasted like an actual good old fashioned. Both were garnished the same exact way. Put it simply, the bartenders do not know how to make proper drinks . The food was mediocre. Pay 9 bucks for bread , 20 for a chicken sandwich, the filet was awful, wife didn't like the chicken piccata. All in all , you can't beat the view, it's a whole thing. That being said the food , the service and drinks are far from praiseworthy. Bartenders really need to learn how to make proper cocktails. Go and see the view at sunset, just remember they are on central time, read more

This restaurant is going to be amazing! The views are the best around Chattanooga and sunsets will be even better. Great for the family, comfy atmosphere, will be a large selection on their menu. Can't wait for it to open hopefully in January, 2026! #riverdancetn read more

Beautiful Restaurant with an amazing view. The staff was personable and the food delicious. Thank you, Lindsey, for your menu suggestions. We enjoyed every bite and the ambiance! We plan to return and bring friends! read more

Beautiful restaurant with impeccable service. our waiter, Parker, was so polite, helpful, and friendly. went there for my husband's birthday and couldn't have been more pleased Jayne D Chattanooga, Tn read more

You will not want to miss out on this one!! We were there for opening day and although it had a few kinks I am certain these will be worked out. The drive up the mountain was beautiful and the view from the top is just breathtaking. Now I must first say that although the restaurant is officially opened, the landscaping and parking area are not complete. Once inside you will see a bar will 2 tvs and 2 separate dining areas, one for property owners in the River Gorge Community and one for the general public. There is a large outdoor seating area that I am sure will be fabulous once the weather is nice! We did notice it was quiet with no music and tvs were turned down. We started with the spinach artichoke dip. Chips were fresh and slightly salty. The dip was deliciously cheesy with the artichokes diced. I did the lobster and shrimp mac and cheese. This was by far the best I have had. The shrimp were large, plenty of lobster, delicious sauce and lemon that just made it unbelievably good. My husband had the 10 oz filet, Caesar salad and twice baked potato. The steak was seasoned and charred to make it very flavorful. It was cooked medium as requested. The Caesar dressing was unique with a tough of lemon juice and the croutons were crispy although a little salty. The twice baked potato was just your average potato with cheese, no complaints. The Amber ale beer was tasty and smooth. The food did come out before we completed the appetizer but it was minor. Sara was our server and we were extremely pleased. She was able to answer all our questions and offered several recommendations. We look forward to trying other items on the menu and will definitely be returning. read more

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Excellent service. The food was cooked perfectly, ribeye and the lobster shrimp mac n cheese, so yummy. I would recommend reservations. They are very busy. The ambiance is overwhelming with the views and decor. Our server, Cheyenne, was so informative and sweet to take our Anniversary picture. We will be back, no doubt.​ read more

Too expensive and not worth it! Paying &60 for a cheaper steak is totally not worth it.

Beautiful location and the views are amazing! One of the best locations to dine! The restaurant design and furnishings are very nice which lends to the high end atmosphere. The parking lot and surrounding area is still under construction with little lighting so be careful when driving and walking at night. We visited for dinner and ordered the bread and butter to start with which was fresh and delicious. For dinner we ordered the lobster shrimp mac and cheese - it was delicious, lots of lobster and shrimp. My only complaint is that it was not hot which was disappointing. We also ordered the 10 oz sirloin with mushroom. The steak was cooked perfectly as requested but the quantity of mushroom was disappointing. It was one mushroom top. Be aware that the steak is ala carte so steak extras and sides are in addition to the steak cost. The steak was not the best quality for the price given our experience. The service was good but we did witness employees standing around in the dining area talking which is not what I'd expect in this restaurant. Riverdance is definitely going for a high end atmosphere as evident with the food costs. They have great potential and we have hope that they'll improve the food quality and service to be the best restaurant in the Chattanooga area! read more

Riverdance Restaurant - Lobster Shrimp Mac and Cheese - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Guild, Tennessee

Yes the view is incredible but our lunch was a mess. Went with five friends. Took 20 minutes after getting water to place our order and almost 40 more to get the food. The orders were all messed up, giving the right entree with the wrong sides to almost every one of us. I ordered the $62 rib-eye and told the waitress that reviews had mentioned the steaks were often over cooked and to make sure mine was medium rare. She said that wouldn't be a problem since they weren't too busy. By the way, the $62 steak included NO sides and ended up medium well, I would have returned it but I was a guest and didn't want to embarrass my host. The $6 brussels sprouts must have been from the previous day since they were cold, dry and tasteless, a far cry from the recipe they advertised. And during the whole meal we never once saw the waitress again until she brought the bill, no more water, nothing. This place is just like it's sister development restaurant at Jasper Highlands, beautiful place but way over-rated! read more

The views, the people and experience is the only reason this is getting 2 stars, the food is what docks its so much. I came in and spent around 200 and it was my first time here. I ordered "jumbo lump crab cakes" expecting burger size patty cakes like other restaurants and it was the size of a nugget. I ordered the asparagus and it was cold. The food is so mediocre for such a beautiful restaurant. Teach ur kitchen staff what real food should be like especially for the price I'm paying read more

Hello Friends! Great service from Brook tonight! Food was excellent and the view was amazing! Thank you Riverdance and Brook for a fantastic evening! read more

had a wonderful experience yesterday at brunch. my compliments to everyone involved! hostess, great food from the chefs, and Trinity our waitress. we were able to sit outside and it was a beautiful day with a marvelous view. read more

Food was really good. Service has been hit or miss. The view is obviously amazing. Is the food worth the money....probably not but the whole experience is worth it. read more

The view and the atmosphere are amazing. We had to wait about 30 minutes for our table but that gave us time to enjoy the beautiful views and the outdoor space, the fire pits were perfect for a cool evening. Zander was our waiter and took great care of us. He was very helpful with food and drink options, as well as told us a lot about the area. We will definitely visit again. read more

We drove 90 minutes to RiverDance for our Anniversary !!! The venue itself is absolutely stunning. We were offered a booth by the window with a great view of the valley and water below. We would give the venue and the views a 10 !!!! As for the rest see below: 1. Overall vibe from the staff was pleasant and helpful. Even though the girl who seated us told us the view was East from where we were seated .. it was West as we were watching the sun go down from there. Even though we told them when we made the reservation it was our anniversary nobody congratulated us or spoke of it at all. The Overall Vibe would be a 2. 2. Waiter, who was a wine steward, was helpful during service but advice on the wines was off a bit. The waiter would be a 3. 3. Quality of food. We are assuming the goal of this restaurant is to offer an elevated dining experience. If they put as much effort into quality, flavor, presentation of dishes and staff knowledge of food and wine as they have the venue, then this would get a much higher review from us. Most of the food was just OK, nothing to write home about. Rice was cold, asparagus was luke warm, but general taste was OK. The steak we ordered medium rare came out medium. The waiter took it back to correct the order and when he brought the new steak the middle was medium rare, but both ends of the steak were more than well done ... they were dry as a bone. We did not give them another try to correct the dish; we just ate the medium rare parts and left the dry parts for someone's dog. They at least took it off of our bill and offered a free dessert for the trouble, even though policy of anniversary celebrations usually get comp'd a free dessert anyway. The food was definitely a 1 !! Not what we wanted for our 27th anniversary but the venue at least took our mind off of the sub-par food quality. 4. The music was very good but the gentleman who was on the stage was dressed as if he was working at the local bar and grill which is not appropriate for the atmosphere objective of a venue such as this! 5. Lastly, the water had and unpleasant taste to it. They need to filter all the water coming into the restaurant for drinking and use in food prep and cooking. That would be a 1 also. I think Mr. John "Thunder" Thornton should try to visit the restaurant in Cognito after reading the bad reviews so he can test them out himself to see if anyone is taking heed of the reviews and correcting the behavior of the staff. We'll give this one more shot in a few months in hopes that he can turn this around. read more

Our first visit and it was EXTRAORDINARY!!! Atmosphere and views are unmatched by anything in the area. Bison, Prime Rib, sides and appetizers were exceptional! This was a surprise from my husband for my birthday and the staff made it very memorable! Our waitress ELLIE, was the phenomenal! We will definitely be back! This is a MUST if you are in the area. read more

We visited RIVERDANCE for dinner and drinks for the first time on Friday, February 27, 2026. The restaurant and environment are GORGEOUS and worth the trip alone. We sat at the bar and Cassandra "Cass" made our evening even more lovely. Her lovely personality and great customer service made us feel welcome, and Cass made some of the best Tanqueray & Tonics we have ever had. After enjoying our meal we left knowing we would look forward to visiting again soon. read more

The place is beautiful and you would expect the food to match the price and the atmosphere. However, the food is average at best. First of all, the water does not taste good and they need filtered water for the tables. No one at our table could drink the water. Then we waited for an hour to be seated. While we waited we noticed a lot of empty tables. We inquired about them and the front desk said maybe a big party was coming. Finally when we were seated, the same tables were empty. I was expecting the food to blow me away. Three people ordered the prime rib sandwich with aujus. The prime rib was good but the aujus was just grease from the prime rib cooking. The bun wasn't good so we all took the meat off the sandwich and ate it with a fork. The fries were old and cold ( no flavor at all) not even salt. My mom ordered a cookie for dessert and that was really good. Would I go back, yes but not for brunch and would not order that sandwich again. My brothers had the breakfast and it look like a breakfast ( nothing special). My sister had the pizza and she said it was good. Hopefully the dinner menu is better. This place is missing the opportunity for being known for a dish that you can only get there. Also, having signature cocktails would be great. My sister ordered lemonade and she couldn't drink it because it was pure sugar so she tried to use the table water to weaken it and the taste of the water made it worse. read more

Missed the mark: First off - the views are amazing! The building is gorgeous. Yes they are still working on the landscaping but that can be overlooked as its a work in progress. BUT the dining experience missed the mark. We read the reviews and were very excited to try. Our waiter told us to expect "high-end fine dining". The prices reflected that but that was the only thing. Details, we were setting inside with a great view. There were lots of workers standing around looking for things to do and talking. First ding. I should not be hearing complaining about tables or the job or any conversations. Our waiter talked way too much about himself and his personal opinion. We left there knowing more than I ever cared to know about him. Again, not what I would expect. We ordered sweet tea; it was not sweet. The waiter said a new batch was being made. We waited sometime before he came thru and said he forgot and would go check. Another ding. Mind you the waiter had TWO tables, ours and one on the patio. We ordered the Tuscan Green dip...it's just spinach dip with some chips around the plate. It was OK but nothing special and it cost $17. Next, we placed our main order, I ordered the Chicken Picatta and the wife ordered the filet. Waiter warned us that the steaks are all cooked by temperature only and he was seeing lots of people not happy about that. Wife ordered Med. It came out way undercooked BUT the outside was charred and crispy. Sent it back, second time it came back it was as ordered. Steaks are alacart per the waiter, so you get no sides. Twice baked potato was $6 and was again ok. The steak was not very tender and had the charred flavor on the outside which we didn't care for. Mind you this steak was $39, I expect quality. Wife rated it a 5/10. The picatta was good I rate it 8/10. We ran out of tea 4 times during our meal, and 2 times had to ask the waiter. Again, not high-end dinning. Desert time comes and we ask the waiter about the cheesecake, he states it's not made in house and is not sourced from cheesecake factory and that its dry. We asked what he recommended and he stated the only thing made fresh is the skillet cookie. So, we passed on desert. This place has really potential and we do plan to come back at some point in the future to see if things have improved. For now, its a 4 out of 5 for me and that's being generous because of the views. read more

this place is more of an experience than a resturant .The food was excellent . The views were outstanding and lantette was excellent.