Dancing Bear Appalachian Bistro
Private dining
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Additional information
- Dining style
Casual Elegant
- Cuisines
American, Southern, Contemporary Southern
- Hours of operation
Dinner
Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm - Phone number
(865) 336-2138
- Website
- Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
- Dress code
Casual Dress
- Executive chef
Jeff Carter
- Private party facilities
Our Lodge Event Center offers beautiful, indoor and al fresco spaces, while our farm-to-table restaurant, Dancing Bear Appalachian Bistro, provides fresh, local and artistic cuisine. Our award winning Chef Jeff Carter prepares elevated Appalachian fare, guaranteed to please every palate.
- Private party contact
Anna Bartlett: (865) 448-6000 ext. 3
- Neighborhood
Knoxville
- Cross street
Apple Valley Way
- Parking details
Parking is available just outside the restaurant in most cases. During special events such as concerts or weddings, parking is just off Highway 321 at the entrance to Dancing Bear next to Apple Valley Country Store with buses running people up to the restaurant and lodge event center.
- Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wine
Menu
What 1,917 people are saying
Overall ratings and reviews
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- 4.9Food
- 4.9Service
- 4.9Ambience
- 4.6Value
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East Tennessee
Best Overall
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Best Food
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Best Service
East Tennessee
Best Ambiance
East Tennessee
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Fit for Foodies
East Tennessee
Healthy
East Tennessee
Notable Wine List
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Outdoor Dining
East Tennessee
American
Knoxville
Best Overall
Knoxville
Best Food
Knoxville
Best Service
Knoxville
Best Ambiance
Knoxville
Best Value
Knoxville
Fit for Foodies
Knoxville
Healthy
Knoxville
Notable Wine List
Knoxville
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Safety precautions
Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Distancing maintained in common areas
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
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Dancing Bear Appalachian Bistro is rated 4.9 stars by 1917 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
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7140 East Lamar Alexander Parkway Townsend, TN 37882
Additional information
- Cross street
Apple Valley Way
- Neighborhood
Knoxville
- Hours of operation
Dinner
Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm - Cuisines
American, Southern, Contemporary Southern
- Dining style
Casual Elegant
- Dress code
Casual Dress
- Parking details
Parking is available just outside the restaurant in most cases. During special events such as concerts or weddings, parking is just off Highway 321 at the entrance to Dancing Bear next to Apple Valley Country Store with buses running people up to the restaurant and lodge event center.
- Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
- Executive chef
Jeff Carter
- Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wine
- Website
- Phone number
(865) 336-2138
- Private party facilities
Our Lodge Event Center offers beautiful, indoor and al fresco spaces, while our farm-to-table restaurant, Dancing Bear Appalachian Bistro, provides fresh, local and artistic cuisine. Our award winning Chef Jeff Carter prepares elevated Appalachian fare, guaranteed to please every palate.
- Private party contact
Anna Bartlett: (865) 448-6000 ext. 3