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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4.5279 reviews
Larry M.
12/12/2025

Bougie - check it out for fine dining but definitely call and make a reservation...even in the off-season. They are popular!

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Jesse J.
11/16/2025

Food was amazing. Service top notch. Ambiance just beautiful. Second time visiting this year. Love the seasonal menu changes. Can't get enough of the fire place outside with the snores on the...

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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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Austin P.
12/29/2025

Wow! Dancing Bear is a must stop for anyone visiting the Smoky Mountains! From the amazing service to the incredible ambiance to the delicious, well crafted menu, everything was spectacular. The...

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