Dancing Bear Appalachian Bistro

Dancing Bear Appalachian Bistro We source the highest quality ingredients for our Modern Appalachian cuisine located in Townsend, TN
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There’s something about a summer evening on the Bistro patio.Good food, a glass in hand, the mountains settling into dus...
08/18/2026

There’s something about a summer evening on the Bistro patio.

Good food, a glass in hand, the mountains settling into dusk, and nowhere else you need to be.

Whether you’re staying just steps away at Dancing Bear Lodge or joining us for dinner, this is one of our favorite ways to spend a summer night in Townsend.

Come take a seat and stay awhile. 🌿

Low light, warm wood, and the quiet comfort of a space designed for unwinding. Welcome to Bar at the Bear.
08/12/2026

Low light, warm wood, and the quiet comfort of a space designed for unwinding.

Welcome to Bar at the Bear.

Bright, crisp, and rooted in seasonal flavors. ✨Our Green Goddess Salad balances fresh artisan greens, cucumber, and hei...
08/05/2026

Bright, crisp, and rooted in seasonal flavors. ✨

Our Green Goddess Salad balances fresh artisan greens, cucumber, and heirloom tomatoes with the tang of pickled red onion and shaved radish. Finished with house-made cornbread croutons and a bright spring herb dressing, it’s a refreshing take on a classic.🌿

Some dishes are more than a meal—they’re a reflection of place.Our English Mountain Rainbow Trout brings together the fl...
07/16/2026

Some dishes are more than a meal—they’re a reflection of place.

Our English Mountain Rainbow Trout brings together the flavors of the Smokies through thoughtfully sourced ingredients and careful craftsmanship. Herb-brushed trout rests alongside Cherokee White Eagle polenta, bi-colored corn, and a lima bean & crawfish succotash, finished with smoky local corn sauce, charred corn, trout roe, rock shrimp and tomato relish, and basil oil.

Each ingredient has a purpose. Each bite tells a story of the season, the land, and the people who cultivate it.

Join us at Appalachian Bistro and experience a menu inspired by the region we call home.

Summer in a bowl. Our Summer Garden Chicken starts with tender Joyce Farms airline chicken breast. We pair it with Itali...
07/08/2026

Summer in a bowl.

Our Summer Garden Chicken starts with tender Joyce Farms airline chicken breast. We pair it with Italian Apron Ricotta Gnocchi, Benton's Pork Jowl, DBAB zucchini, squash, and radish, heirloom tomato gravy, squash kimchee, and a drizzle of basil oil. It's the perfect balance of flavors and textures.

Tennessee Stagg 🥃Bold proof meets seasonal harvest. We’ve paired the rich, uncut heat of Stagg Jr. Bourbon with local Ki...
06/24/2026

Tennessee Stagg 🥃

Bold proof meets seasonal harvest.

We’ve paired the rich, uncut heat of Stagg Jr. Bourbon with local King’s peach whisky, balanced by our housemade orange and lemon bitters and freshly muddled local peaches.

Available now.

A little smoke. A great whiskey. A well-deserved toast.While Father’s Day Brunch is fully booked, the celebration doesn’...
06/17/2026

A little smoke. A great whiskey. A well-deserved toast.

While Father’s Day Brunch is fully booked, the celebration doesn’t have to end there.

Join us throughout the week and raise a glass to Dad with the Man in Black, our signature smoked Old Fashioned.

Because one day simply isn’t enough to honor everything he does.

What makes Appalachian cuisine Appalachian?It’s not just what’s on the plate.It’s the memory food carries. The stories t...
06/12/2026

What makes Appalachian cuisine Appalachian?
It’s not just what’s on the plate.

It’s the memory food carries. The stories tucked into recipes. The seasons that shape what we grow, preserve, cook, and share. It’s where we come from, what we value, and how we gather.

During Culture Through Food at Appalachian Homecoming, Chef Jeff Carter will explore Appalachian cuisine as something living, evolving, and deeply connected to place.

Join us for a full day of food, music, art, farming, and the stories that shape this region.

Tickets are available now — come experience Appalachian Homecoming. Visit http://www.dancingbearlodge.com or click the link in our bio!

took shrimp and grits and gave it a story to tell.Gulf seafood, house andouille, oyster mushrooms, and silky white corn...
05/27/2026

took shrimp and grits and gave it a story to tell.

Gulf seafood, house andouille, oyster mushrooms, and silky white corn grits meet Fresno velouté, pickled onions, and a crisp finish of ham chips.

A true Southern comfort.

Meet the ultimate addition to your next grazing spread. 🍇🧀Our very own Executive Chef Jeff Carter has been busy in the w...
05/20/2026

Meet the ultimate addition to your next grazing spread. 🍇🧀

Our very own Executive Chef Jeff Carter has been busy in the woodshop, hand-shaping and finishing custom cutting boards from locally sourced hardwoods. No two are exactly alike!

Stop by the The Dancing Bean to pick up your own piece of functional Appalachian art, along with Chef Jeff’s signature Board Butter to keep it pristine.

🪵 Handmade. Functional art. Appalachian made.

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Address

7140 East Lamar Alexander Pkwy
Townsend, TN
37882

Opening Hours

Tuesday 5pm - 9pm
Wednesday 5pm - 9pm
Thursday 5pm - 9pm
Friday 5pm - 9pm
Saturday 5pm - 9pm
Sunday 5pm - 9pm

Telephone

+18653362138

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