Dancing Bear Appalachian Bistro

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7140 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy
Townsend, TN 37882
+1 (865) 336-2138
https://dancingbearlodge.com
At Dancing Bear Appalachian Bistro, we know that great food begins with fresh, quality sourced local ingredients. On our Modern Appalachian menu, Chef Jeff Carter and culinary team present seasonal and delicious dishes that are familiar and steeped in tradition yet enhanced with bold new dashes of flavor and component combinations that may surprise and delight you.Dancing Bear provides a premium lodging experience. We bring the same commitment to excellence to our award-winning restaurant and full bar. Whether enjoying a romantic dinner for two or bringing the extended family together for a celebratory meal, we want your night out in Townsend to be a special experience. We offer a refined assortment of modern Appalachian cuisine — all served among elegant surroundings and calming wooded vistas.

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4.5271 reviews
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Claire M.
9/21/2025

A Townsend gem! Awesome food, service, and environment. Great for a date night! The dip trio appetizer, the trout, and the steak we're all so good. I also loved the complementary s'mores to...

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T N.
10/21/2025

Found this place after enjoying a 6 mile hike... I was hungry. There was a wedding party when I arrived, the host tried to squeeze in a reservation for us but they were booked solid. Luckily,...

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Robert D.
10/16/2025

The food here is actually local and fresh not just fake local and fresh. You can taste the difference, and that's what I like. This was my third visit, and once again, the food was good...

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Carolyn R.
10/25/2025

The ambience as you arrive is pure Tennessee hospitality! Warm and beautiful! Our amazing server MICHELLE was helpful, knowledgeable and super efficient. Our other experience with KELLY HARRIS' at...

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Jesse J.
7/24/2025

Ambiance of the whole property was beautiful with some many places to hang out and enjoy a drink or just conversant. Inside was equally very nice Service was perfect from start to finish with...

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