Dancing Bear Appalachian Bistro

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   JulieH

   E. Tennessee

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   First time guests and the whole experience was delightful! It was a cold and rainy evening the the cozy lodge atmosphere with the roaring fire was perfect! Service was impeccable. Our server guided us with excellent advice while ordering and knew the menu very well. Our food was absolutely delicious… we tried four different entrees and all were fantastic… filet, wagu steak, pork chop, and the Appalachain Bouillabaisse. Highly recommend the trout cakes as an appetizer and finish strong with the oh so yummy Appalachain slider dessert cocktail! Prices were equal to the quality of food and service we encountered. We will definitely be back!

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   ShannonB

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Outstanding food with wonderful service! One of our all time favorite restaurants!

   Dancing Bear Appalachian BistroResponded 2 days agoThank you, Shannon! We are thrilled to hear we have become a favorite of your's, and we look forward to serving you again.

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   Shasta

   Nashville

   12 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   12 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Cozy night near the fire on a cold and rainy night. The entree options were great and we were pleased with what we got…airline chicken and root vegetables for me, trout with shrimp and grits for my husband. The service was just right…helpful but not too hovering. And super fast! We topped off the evening with the s’more bar provided outside near the fire pit…really nice touch!!

   Dancing Bear Appalachian BistroResponded 2 days agoThank you, Shasta! We hope you had a memorable evening, and that we have gained a new Friend of the Bear. We appreciate you choosing the Bistro and we look forward to serving you again.

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4. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Chicago

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Food and service was great. We were seated quickly with our reservation but wished we had arrived earlier to enjoy the patio.

   Dancing Bear Appalachian BistroResponded 2 days agoThank you for your kind review! We would like to note that you can always request particular seating and we are always happy to accommodate you when possible. Thank you for joining us and we look forward to serving you again!

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   ChrisY

   Western NC

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Dinner and being in the mountains with fire pit burning outside to sit around afterward"priceless."

   Dancing Bear Appalachian BistroResponded 2 days agoThank you, Chris! We are delighted to hear you enjoyed your time with us, including our traditional s'mores by the fire pit. We look forward to serving you again!

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   JeffreyC

   Chicago

   15 reviews

   5.0

   15 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Delicious as usual. Courtney did a great job serving. Recommendations and explanations were very good.

   Dancing Bear Appalachian BistroResponded 2 days agoThank you, Jeffrey! We hope Courtney provided you with a memorable evening and we look forward to serving you again.

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   EarlS

   E. Tennessee

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 22, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   A memorable meal in every way. Seating, service, staff, atmosphere, and of course great food. Can’t wait for our next visit.

   Dancing Bear Appalachian BistroResponded 2 days agoThank you, Earl! We hope we have gained a new Friend of the Bear and we look forward to serving you again.

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8. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 22, 2023

   overall3food3service5ambience5

   The service and atmosphere was very nice. We went for brunch on a Sunday. However the menu was not as expected. All the pictures showed a steak or meat cutting station as well as oysters available at brunch. This was not the case. Brunch was only breakfast foods and meats plus a cut of salmon at the carving station. This was not worth the $37 per person they charge. It was not even worth half that for eggs, bacon, and chicken and waffles. I would not go back based solely on the pricing for what was available. I am very disappointed since we were looking forward to it so much based on the pictures.

   Dancing Bear Appalachian BistroResponded 2 days agoEach week at our brunch, guests can enjoy fresh salads, fruit, vegetables, granola, and a section of entrees including salmon, fried chicken, shrimp and grits, and high quality beef. The week you dined with us, our chef featured tenderloin beef tips and pasta. We also offer traditional breakfast items like scrambled eggs, french toast, and high quality bacon and sausage. Coffee and teas are included. By a wide majority, our guests feel as if this is a premium selection for just $37 per person.

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   OpenTable Diner

   Las Vegas

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 22, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   We came in town to celebrate a 40th birthday. Every detail was covered! They even had a birthday card for my friend. Food and drinks were excellent and Aileen was an awesome server!

   Dancing Bear Appalachian BistroResponded on January 22, 2023Thank you for choosing the Bistro for such a special occasion! We hope you had a memorable experience and we look forward to serving you again!

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    BrendaA

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great service and great food.

    Dancing Bear Appalachian BistroResponded on January 22, 2023Thank you, Brenda! We look forward to serving you again!

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11. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Our entire experience at the bistro s wonderful! It is a lovely space, relaxing & beautiful. Everyone we encountered was very kind and friendly. The food was absolutely divine!! If you are considering whether or not to give it a try do it.... you will not be disappointed.

    Dancing Bear Appalachian BistroResponded on January 22, 2023Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a kind review! We hope we have gained a new Friend of the Bear and we look forward to serving you again.

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12. KR

    KathyR

    Tallahassee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Delightful brunch!

    Dancing Bear Appalachian BistroResponded on January 16, 2023Thank you, Kathy! We look forward to serving you again!

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13. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    E. Tennessee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4

    Brunch meal was special, service was extraordinary, and we love the location.

    Dancing Bear Appalachian BistroResponded on January 16, 2023Thank you! We hope we have gained a new Friend of the Bear and we look forward to serving you again!

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    knoxvilleresident

    Western NC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Impeccable service! Food cooked perfectly. John is a great server. He never missed a beat, always knew when to check on us. Loved the roaring fireplace on a windy, chilly evening.

    Dancing Bear Appalachian BistroResponded on January 13, 2023Thank you for your kind review! We hope we have gained a new Friend of the Bear and we look forward to serving you again.

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15. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Antonio

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Delicious!

    Dancing Bear Appalachian BistroResponded on January 13, 2023Thank you! We look forward to serving you again!

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16. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Western NC

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Wonderful service and delicious food!

    Dancing Bear Appalachian BistroResponded on January 9, 2023Thank you! We hope we have gained a new Friend of the Bear and we look forward serving you again!

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    JeffB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great food, environment was nice, waiter was attentive and knowledgeable, and a little chatty but very nice. Great experience

    Dancing Bear Appalachian BistroResponded on January 9, 2023Thank you, Jeff! We appreciate your feedback and we look forward to serving you again.

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    NancyK

    Jacksonville

    5 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    The pork chop was really good- less expensive and more flavorful than the NY strip. Ask for Dan to be your server- one of the best anywhere!

    Dancing Bear Appalachian BistroResponded on January 9, 2023Thank you, Nancy! We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed your meal, as well as Dan's service. We look forward to serving you again!

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19. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Our server was phenomenal! He was very passionate about the food and so very knowledgeable. I went with his suggestions for dinner and the fish was amazing! One of the best meals we have had in a long time!

    Dancing Bear Appalachian BistroResponded on January 9, 2023Thank you for your kind review! We hope we have gained a new Friend of the Bear and we look forward to serving you again!

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    ThePinsons

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Dan was an amazing server who took great care of us! He was courteous, kind, and funny; a wonderful combination for our dining experience. Food is some of the best we've had in the Southern region, and we always make it a point to stop by when we're in the area.

    Dancing Bear Appalachian BistroResponded on January 9, 2023Thank you for your kind review! We are thrilled to hear we have become a regular stop for you on your Smoky Mountain adventures. We hope we have gained some Friends of the Bear and we look forward to serving you again!

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    TonyaL

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Everything was delicious, our server Dan was excellent!

    Dancing Bear Appalachian BistroResponded on January 9, 2023Thank you, Tonya! We hope you enjoyed your Bistro experience and we look forward to serving you again.

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    JohnW

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Dan was awesome. Food was great!

    Dancing Bear Appalachian BistroResponded on January 9, 2023Thank you, John! We look forward to serving you again!

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23. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    E. Tennessee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great food and Dan was awesome!

    Dancing Bear Appalachian BistroResponded on January 2, 2023Thank you! We look forward to serving you again!

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    MelihsaA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Extremely impressed with the restaurant and the fine quality of the meal we had. What a fabulous treat! Will definitely be coming back

    Dancing Bear Appalachian BistroResponded on January 2, 2023Thank you, Melihsa! We look forward to serving you again!

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    RickH

    E. Tennessee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Wonderful time at a wonderful restaurant. Great food!

    Dancing Bear Appalachian BistroResponded on January 2, 2023Thank you, Rick! We hope you had a memorable experience and we look forward to serving you again.

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    RichardV

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    One of the best dinners we’ve ever had !! Service was phenomenal, food and drinks exceptional will definitely return.

    Dancing Bear Appalachian BistroResponded on January 2, 2023Thank you, Richard! We hope we have gained a new Friend of the Bear and we look forward to serving you again.

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    Angie

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Dancing Bear is one of my fave dining spots in the area. The cocktails always are yum, and the seasonal entrée menu is something look forward to! Love the new chef, and the servers are super friendly and accommodating.

    Dancing Bear Appalachian BistroResponded on January 2, 2023Thank you, Angie! We are delighted to hear we have become a favorite of yours, and we hope you have become a Friend of the Bear. We look forward to serving you again!

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    SHARONP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Best dinner I’ve eaten! Excellent bouillabaisse! Wonderful service from Alene and entire staff.

    Dancing Bear Appalachian BistroResponded on January 2, 2023Thank you, Sharon! We are delighted to hear you enjoyed your Bistro experience and we look forward to serving you again.

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29. JC

    JackC

    Atlanta

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on December 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We eat at Dancing Bear every time we're in the Smoky Mountains - because it's reliably outstanding. This time was no exception!

    Dancing Bear Appalachian BistroResponded on January 2, 2023Thank you for making us a regular stop on your Smoky Mountain adventures, Jack! We look forward to serving you again!

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    Andrews

    Birmingham

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Absolutlely the best place to eat in the Mountains! Very professional and friendly staff. Never had a bad meal or even a mediocre meal. It is always outstanding. Highly recommend.

    Dancing Bear Appalachian BistroResponded on January 5, 2023Thank you for your kind review! We hope we have gained a Friend of the Bear and we look forward to serving you again!

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    RoxanneD

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    It was amazing great vibe, service and food

    Dancing Bear Appalachian BistroResponded on January 2, 2023Thank you, Roxanne! We hope we have gained a new Friend of the Bear and we look forward to serving you again.

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    Atta

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 29, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    My 8 year old granddaughter loves Appalachian Bistro for "fancy" family dinners. It is elegant but not fussy, and the bonfire and smores is super fun. The food is creatively prepared, and there are always surprises in the menu. The doughnut bread pudding may not sound wonderful, but IT IS. I wish the prices were 5-10% less...we would visit more often. They could have used 1-2 more servers last night. We assume help is hard to find now.

    Dancing Bear Appalachian BistroResponded on January 2, 2023Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a kind review, Atta! We appreciate your feedback, as well as your patience with us while you dined. We love hearing we've become a favorite of your granddaughter's, and we look forward to serving you all again.

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    LynnH

    E. Tennessee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We celebrated my husband's birthday and it was a memorable evening.

    Dancing Bear Appalachian BistroResponded on January 2, 2023Thank you for choosing the Bistro for such a special occasion, Lynn! We appreciate your review and Private Note and will absolutely pass this onto our culinary team. We hope you have become a Friend of the Bear and we look forward to serving you again!

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    Jsb1

    Nashville

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Chef is best in area. Flavors were distinct and complimentary. It is a bit out of the way but we’ll worth it !!

    Dancing Bear Appalachian BistroResponded on January 2, 2023Thank you for your kind review! We hope you enjoyed your meal and we look forward to serving you again.

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    FoodieFavorite

    E. Tennessee

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on December 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Spectacular! Hands down the best restaurant in East Tennessee! We have had the pleasure of dining here on Christmas Eve for the past 3 years and it is the highlight of our holidays. Tonight we were honored to have Aaron as our server. His attention to detail was beyond reproach and his pairing suggestions were delightful. Absolute top notch service as always.

    Dancing Bear Appalachian BistroResponded on December 29, 2022Thank you for not only the kind review, but for being a Friend of the Bear over the years! We are honored to hear we have become a part of your holiday tradition, and we look forward to serving you for many years to come.

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36. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    West Palm Beach

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We had Christmas Eve dinner ! Every bite of food was absolutely amazing. We had Filet and Duck with potatoes , roasted root veggies and shared the bread pudding for dessert. We wre always impressed with the service, food and love the atmosphere

    Dancing Bear Appalachian BistroResponded on December 29, 2022Thank you for joining us on Christmas Eve! We are delighted to hear you enjoyed your experience and we look forward to serving you again.

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    DavidG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 24, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience4

    Perfect spot to bring my adult kids for dinner during the holidays. We'll prepared and thoughtful menu. Appalachian boullibase was a hit. Descent wine list.

    Dancing Bear Appalachian BistroResponded on December 29, 2022Thank you, David! We hope you and your family enjoyed your Bistro experience and we look forward to serving you again.

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    OpenTable Diner

    E. Tennessee

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 22, 2022

    overall3food4service1ambience4

    I hate to complain, because we love Dancing Bear, love the owners, and frequent the restaurant on a regular basis. We took one of my husbands coworkers and her husband to dinner. And we were extremely disappointed by the service. Sissy was our waitress, took a long time to get our first drinks, then we felt totally rushed through the whole meal! Clearly everyone wanted to get outa there and go home! We had a 7:30 reservation, did not leave until 10:30. There’s no reason we should have felt rushed.

    Dancing Bear Appalachian BistroResponded on December 29, 2022Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. After looking into your reservation further, we did have our manager reach out to speak to you personally. He was able to leave a voicemail and we hope to hear back from you to further discuss your experience. We appreciate you being a Friend of the Bear, and we hope to serve you again soon.

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    SteveS

    E. Tennessee

    32 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on December 21, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The Dancing Bear Appalachian Bistro has never failed to meet our high expectations. Service and surroundings were excellent and the food and beverages were exceptional. A wonderful dining experience!

    Dancing Bear Appalachian BistroResponded on December 29, 2022Thank you for your kind review, Steve! We are delighted to hear you have enjoyed your Bistro experiences. We hope we have gained a Friend of the Bear and we look forward to serving you again soon.

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    JodiD

    Miami

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 21, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Always a great experience. Food is amazing. Farm fresh and full of flavor. Service is always impeccable. Never rushed. Ten out of ten.

    Dancing Bear Appalachian BistroResponded on December 29, 2022Thank you, Jodi! We are delighted to hear you enjoyed your Bistro experience. Thank you for joining us and we look forward to serving you again.

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