Our experience at Dancing BearAppalachian Bistro was superb...the atmosphere, the service and the meal was excellent. I can’t think of one thing that could have been improved. Actually, we went two nights in row!

Was a perfect ambiance for your honeymoon dinner!

Delicious food prepared by chef, though to be honest I left pretty hungry still.

This place is worth the drive!! We did their Tasting Tuesday that was incredible! It was a 4 course meal that was beautiful, but tasted fabulous as well! The portions were perfect and they even had a vegetarian option that was so good!!! They even printed it out for me (I'm the vegetarian) so that I could see what I was being served! The inside is warm, inviting and modern like barn atmosphere. The deck looked very pretty as well and you can't beat the gazebo, surrounding woods as well as the big fire pit outside. Highly recommend for couples or to celebrate a special occasion!! Worth the drive, the reservations and money!

Our Server's name was Maggie, she was exceptional. The sweetest thing.
Thank you Maggie for making our Anniversary and my Birthday wonderful.

The Appalachian Lunchable appetizer was absolutely delicious!! Our servers we’re knowledgeable about the food and drink menu and they were attentive but not overbearing. My husband had the trout which was delicious and the pork cushion I ordered was fabulous! Finishing off our evening with old fashioneds in the big leather chairs by the fire place was wonderful. The restaurant is pricy, but we felt the food was well worth it. Portion sizes are reasonable and it’s nice to leave a restaurant feeling satisfied and not stuffed!!

Delicious food! Lovely ambience. Great knowledge wait staff. Only downside is that it is very pricey.

Everything was fantastic, from the service, to the atmosphere and to the delicious food. Was a great dinner to celebrate our anniversary.

We chose this restaurant to celebrate two birthdays and we had a fabulous dinner. Matt surprised the 2 birthday girls with a wonderful birthday cocktail and staff signed card.
The appetizers, entrees, desserts, cocktails, and service were all top notch all in a setting of unparalleled beauty and serenity.

Delightful evening! We had dinner outside and it was a lovely setting. The food was delicious. We had halibut and trout which were both very good!

One of the best meals I’ve ever had. Everything was cooked to perfection.

We were thrilled that the staff seemed to really be attentive to COVID 19 precautions and the outdoor seating was great. All wore masks, socially distanced and lots of hand sanitizer around. Thank you for taking the virus seriously.

Wonderful outside dining with great service and food.

Beautiful setting but the food And service were not as expected

Our experience was top notch at the DB Appalachian Bistro! Amazing food and service. Outdoor dining and S’mores by the fire pit a bonus. Will definitely return again.

We are not very adventurous diners. We felt the server was almost scolding us for questioning the idea of certain ingredients in the listed menu items or even asking for said ingredients to be left out. Were told to trust the chef. We did mention our love of the rolls and butter, the server perkily saying she’ll bring more. We never saw more. We expected to pay top price for the entree’s based on reviews and the restaurant website, but the desserts were easily the most overpriced items of anything we spent in our week’s vacation to the Smoky Mountains area.

Good Service but long waits for drinks and food. Seemed a bit understaffed. Food was good but Halibut was over cooked. Everything else was excellent. Good people and ambiance.

Everything was absolutely fantastic. Cannot recommend enough.

Every visit to this side of the Smoky's must include a meal at the Bistro. Fresh, yummy and not "G-burg touristy".

Best dinner we have had in years. It was exactly what I was hoping it would be. Lovely Anniversary dinner

A little confusing getting up to the restaurant, but once we got there.... we didn't regret it. Excellent food, great service.

We were celebrating a 50th birthday. The food was excellent. However we were there almost 2 hours... bummed about the slow service. Our server did not have their mask fully covering their nose at any point during the night. It was a great experience (first time). We will be back.

Was another lovely evening at the Dancing Bear. It is never rushed and always a special night. Thank you for a quiet lovely dinner! Also great to feel so safe thank you for being cautious and keeping staff and customers safe.

We dined at Appalachian Bistro for my husband's birthday, while staying at Dancing Bear Lodge. It was a Tasting Tuesday, but they still accommodated my husband's request for an a la carte menu. We both agree that it was the best meal we have had out in a very long time - and this includes restaurants in major metropolitan areas.

Outdoor seating was impeccable; the rustic yet beautifully designed pavilion provided not only a romantic atmosphere but allowed the chance to enjoy Gods creation of trees, plants, and surrounding beauty. All staff were pleasant and we never felt rushed due to the serving time of hors d’oeuvres, drinks, dinner and desert . The quality of food was excellent, however depending on the entrée you may not get your money’s worth such as the Elk Chop, however the Trout dish left me completely satisfied. It’s a great place to spoil someone special in your life but be prepared to bring your wallet :)

Our favorite place to dine! Farm to table, menu always different. Nice!

Don't miss this place. It's truly wonderful. Food excellent, outdoor seating beautiful, attentive and friendly service. My only complaint: while all servers were masked, our helpful server's mask was too large or too loose, and it was off his nose and mouth most of the evening. I should have mentioned it, but didn't.

We have been dining at Dancing Bear for years and are local to the area. Our last 3 experiences have consistently been disappointing. The food portions from appetizers to entrees have become noticeably smaller, and they have been out of some drinks on the menu 2 out of the last 3 visits. Last night, we were seated facing the restroom and my husband had a clear view into the women’s bathroom each time the door opened. Unappetizing to say the least. My seat was wet as it sat under a vent that was dripping condensation onto our table and my chair. When we spend $200 on a meal for 2, we expect better. Also, our table for 2 was crammed up next to a wall that barely had room for our food and no room to move our elbows. We overheard one of the managers, I suppose, tell another couple across the way that they got the best seat in the house. I guess that means we got the worst. The food is always good, but for the amount of money, there are other excellent fine dining restaurants in the area that we will be dining at from now on. It makes me sad that Dancing Bear has changed as I always used to look forward to our nights out and celebrations there.

Food and service were phenomenal. Unexpected find in Townsend.

Great time

Excellent out door seating. Very romantic Great place fir a wedding or anniversary celebration. Good was excellent along with the services. Very quiet surrounding just off the main road. Would recommend this to everybody We had a great time. Stuffed Trout was fantastic.

Best in The Smokies! Great food, service and setting!

Incredibly beautiful and peaceful outdoor dining experience; a hidden gem. High quality food which you can tell was made with care and attention. Waiter brought us a few extras compliments of the chef, and they had a fire pit to roast marshmallows after dinner which made for a leisurely end to your evening. Would highly recommend.

The outdoor dining area is beautiful. We went for our anniversary dinner and loved the cheese board and the butternut squash soup. The server was very pleasant. The problem came in our entrees, which were both oddly lukewarm, event though they came out fairly quickly after ordering. So we weren't sure how the meals could have been prepared and then have time to cool down so much in that time. It really put a damper on the entire meal that our entrees were not hot or even warm. They said something about a gas problem and the food being prepared in a food truck or something like that, but it didn't matter. We've been out 1 time in 6 months for a dinner and this was a fine experience except for the main courses, which is really the main reason you go out to dine. The dessert was delicious, but overall our impression was "why were our entrees not hot?" as we pulled away from the restaurant.

This is the third time we have dined at Appalachia Bistro. I challenge you to find a restaurant in the Smokys that offers better ambiance, cuisine, and service. The menu always has a variety of entrees that are usually paired or seasoned with something common to Appalachia. The service, atmosphere, food, and drink are always 5 stars. My favorite restaurant anywhere.

No grandchildren this time. They will come next time.

Was there with a party of 9. Really neat place to go. However, everyone's food was good except mine, thus the review. Beef tenderloin was like rubber, impossible to chew. Another person tried mine and agreed. They brought me another one and it also bounced around on my plate. I was just the unlucky one. Other people had it and theirs looked normal. Restaurant did give me a reduction in the price. Two people had drinks from the bar that were horrible and they didn't drink them, but did not send them back.
Because the ambience is so great, I would try it again and would order something else.

Great romantic dinner for my husbands birthday. We sat outside and enjoyed the ambiance. The sommelier recommended a fantastic French Pinot noir. Elk was perfectly done. We did get blackberry sauce on side of the elk, which was good but slightly sweet for our tastes. Cheesecake was absolutely divine! Service was attentive. We would return.

Wonderful meal in a fabulous setting. The country ham dusted halibut was fantastic.

Excellent food, great service, extremely clean, would highly recommend.