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!

The pot roast was the very best that we have ever had at any restaurant in our lives, and we are…read moreold people. It was home made. Real potatoes and carrots. All of the other food ordered by our party was also great. Everyone was happy. No complaints. Tea was also very very good. Didn't take too long to get the food. Service was good. We will definitely eat there again every time that we are in town. The ambiance was good except for the very rear small room that has booths, but the other 2 rooms were great.

Easy, quick breakfast spot. Side of bacon was $5, not listed on the menu. Sausage was grainy and…read morefell apart. French toast and pancakes were straight-forward and did the job for breakfast. The waitress was very friendly and was prompt in getting our orders in.

Go anywhere else, how can you destroy a baked potato? Green beans straight of the can, no…read moreseasoning. Had to ask for a knife to cut the smoked chicken. Then it was not edible. We waited at Least 45 minutes for our food. We should have paid and left -awful

Today my husband and I ate at JimBob's Bar-B-Q. We both ordered a hamburger with a side. He had…read morefries and I had the baked potato. Everything came out piping hot. We both thoroughly enjoyed our burgers. They were juicy and huge. The bun was perfect. My baked potato was like no other. Everything was delicious! The service was excellent and quick, even though they were short on staff. Our bill, including two meals and one beverage was only $36. If you're in the area you must try this place!

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!

Great Service & Tasty Food... But Small Portions…read more The staff was friendly, the restaurant was spotless, and we were seated immediately. Our waitress was quick, attentive, and very kind. The food and coffee were both delicious. My only complaint is the portion size. Prices were similar to other restaurants in the area, but the amount of food served felt much smaller. The kids cleaned their plates because there wasn't much left to waste, but for the price, I expected more food. Overall: excellent service, clean restaurant, and good food, but the portions don't quite match the cost.

Yikes! I'm honestly…read morenot sure where to start and really hate leaving a two star review for a family run business in a small town, but I really do think they need to take a look at their business model. If anything, I hope that this review helps the owners to reconsider some of their offerings. First off, there are multiple cars parked in the parking lot making the average passer buyer think that the restaurant is extremely busy. It does seem like they are known for their Italian food, but they also offered breakfast. First off, I don't like anything special for breakfast. I am very happy with scrambled eggs, a biscuit, bacon I ordered just that, scrambled eggs, a biscuit, and bacon. It was honestly horrendous. Again, I really hate saying this because I know that it's family run and in a small town, but I think they need to reevaluate the breakfast situation. I know that breakfast food is pretty bland, but this was beyond bland and not worth the money. The girl that was seating people that morning was not friendly at all, and we didn't even know that we were supposed to follow her. I definitely hope that their Italian is better than the breakfast, and maybe they should reevaluate the business model. Overall, I do not recommend, we probably would've been better just having breakfast at the campsite.

Mellisa was awesome Service was great…read moreFood was and delicious The inside was good and the bathroom was very clean it was awesome!!!

A nice spot off of 321. We stopped in for a quick breakfast outing. It was a very small sitting…read morearea but it was perfect for the amount of people were dinning in. We never felt cramped. While small, the service was great and we didn't go without contact with our waitress extended period of time. The food was good but not incredible. I would order the breakfast bowl and while my wife shared she wouldn't get her meal again.

Dope little hole in the wall spot. Definitely low key and not super fancy but a great spot with…read morefriendly and genuine people and cold drinks and good food. If you're looking for a no frills place to grab a hot sandwich and cold beer - this is the place!

I really loved our family dinner here, where we got to meet the owner and sit outside, enjoy some…read morereally tasty food and great hospitality, and drinks. I would recommend it to anybody in the area and would definitely stop by next time I'm in town visiting.

Great burgers and reubens, as well as excellent service by really friendly staff. The beer is cold…read moreand view of the river is peaceful. We are fairly new to the area but have passed this place over a hundred times and never knew it was there. They sit back behind some other businesses and honestly I saw it on social media by chance. They have a wide menu and a full bar with lots of specialty cocktails. I truly think they should advertise more. Give them a try! I think you'll be happy you did.

First time at this restaurant since the old one closed down. Our server was very friendly and…read morecaring. We ordered the fajitas with chicken but were given beef. Our server offered to take them back. but we said not to bother. We felt the food was mediocre and I was a little disappointed. Lovely dog friendly patio over looking the Little River. We wish them the best and will try again next time we're in town.,

Fantastic, unassuming spot for some burgers after a dip in the creek or a long hike in the Smokeys…read more Warning though, late lunch 2-3pm, gets busy with a long line, but it seems like the service and orders are efficient. Fries were crispy and hot, and the cheese burger was filling. I really liked their brioche buns for their burgers. The orange creamsicle milkshake was easy subbed in for their meal deal - light on the orange flavor, but still a good milkshake.

Nearly every restaurant in Townsend closes at 9pm. We weren't that hungry because lf a late lunch,…read morebut we got a burger and had to try their famous hot fudge sundae. The food was really good. Burger was tasty and was a good size. Burgers are about $7/ea. I think the sundae was about $6. We will try the fries next time.

We came here on the way to Cades Cove. It was already a good crowd and we just made it to the…read morechange over time of Breakfast to Lunch. The parking here was neat grass, gravel, and paved section. Huge area for car clubs. There is a decent variety of foods on the menu. I had the Chicken Sandwich with coleslaw . The sauce on the sandwich was super tasty. I also tried my better half's chicken salad sandwich with sweet potato fried. It was super super good as well. Service was great here and friendly. Bathrooms were clean as well. I highly recommend this home cooking spot if you're in the area. I can't wait to come back here!

Stopped in on a Saturday. Party of three, seated right away. Took a bit to get drinks and order…read more But not bad considering they were busy. Tennessee Haystack was good, although it came out incorrect the first time.... chicken and waffles mediocre at best. Small chicken tenders similar to something that you'd get at a convenience store. Isn't this considered to be part of the South? Trying to get our check became a struggle. Waitress disappeared. Young man at the cash register was able to figure it out finally and we were able to pay. Biggest issue, noise. If you are even slightly bothered by loud noise, DO NOT sit inside. What amplifies the issue, is multiple families would line up to pay. Not only increasing the noise by us, it caused for congestion in the area by the kitchen for the servers.