JimBob&#x27;s Bar-B-Q

Dope little hole in the wall spot. Definitely low key and not super fancy but a great spot with…read morefriendly and genuine people and cold drinks and good food. If you're looking for a no frills place to grab a hot sandwich and cold beer - this is the place!

Cute little outside seating area with umbrellas and trees for shade. The outdoor area is adjacent…read moreto the Little River. They are dog friendly, but you have to walk through the restaurant to go outside. Our server, Jessie brought a nice cold bowl of water for our pups. The food was just "ok". My husband's fries were undercooked and my Reuben was lukewarm and the bread was soggy. If it had been delivered fresh off the grill I'm sure it would have been much better. I did have the strawberry shortcake cider which was delicious. If I was just reviewing this on our server, I would have given 5 stars. Jessie was super friendly!

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Cuban Sandwich

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Outdoor seating with a view of The Little River. Very peaceful and a great bird viewing spot!

Dancing Bear Appalachian Bistro

4.6(299 reviews)

1.7 mi

•$$$

Let me start by saying this is longer than most of my reviews and we loved everything about the…read moreDancing Bear. We were celebrating my wife's birthday and it was our first time dining there. The restaurant is tucked into a nice wooded area near the foothills of the Smoky Mountains. There is outdoor seating available, a firepit area with make your own smores, and indoor seating which is where we dined. We were greeted as soon as we entered and waited at the bar where Ian served us (he was great) until our reservation time (doubt we could have got in without the reservation). The bar had a huge selection of bourbon including many allocated bottles. My wife had a spicy margarita which she loved. We were promptly seated at our reservation time. Our server, David, brought us some of their famous cornbread it reminded me of couple of pieces of cake except it was cornbread with a delicious sorghum syrup and whipped butter. It was unique and delicious. We started with trio of dips - sharp cheddar pimento cheese, butter bean hummus, and my favorite smoked salmon rillette. These were served with sea salt crackers and pickled vegetables. It was all tasty and the smoke salmon had so much flavor. I had delicious thick cut pork chop topped with peach and jalapeno jam. It was cooked perfectly, tender and juicy and the topping added a fantastic spicy tang. The sides were charred baby carrots, green beans, a spoonbread with red-eye gravy and red pepper emulsion. My wife had a filet with bearnaise sauce and Yukon potatoes with cauliflower, sweet peppers, mushrooms and braised onions. It was cooked exactly as ordered with such a great taste and so tender. David brought my with a complementary piece of pie made with Cruze Farm buttermilk topped with berries and a lemon drizzle. It was a fantastic experience and we were so happy with everything. Everything was pricey for the area, but well worth it for what we received.

From out of town and I got a lot of recommendations to try the bistro at Dancing Bear. The bistro…read morewas a bit further drive up the long driveway where the map takes you, and that's where all the bnbs are as well. You're tucked away in the forest with the most peaceful ambiance in the evening! The waiter introduced the menu to us and mentioned that the ingredients were all mostly locally sourced and or grown in their garden when you first turn onto the driveway. So great to know exactly where your food is coming from! For the starter, I shared the crab corn chowder - and the waiter was kind enough to split the soup into two bowls with my partner. This was a perfect starter! Creamy, a little smokey, and not too heavy like your typical chowder. Lacking in the crab department, but it's as you would suspect with anything advertising 'containing crab' at a restaurant. We were also given complimentary corn bread and it was delicious. Such a nice surprise and I definitely preferred having the cornbread over regular bread! The service was a little slow, especially to bring the appetizer and bread out, but I wasn't too bothered since it didn't seem like we were rushed to finish our meal. I ordered the filet mignon (med rare) as my main. The flavors were spot on! My filet was a bit tougher than other filets I've had in the past... it was difficult to cut into. I also wished there was more of the red wine sauce to balance the richness of all the accompanying flavors and textures. All in all, this spot was a special treat tucked away in Townsend and I'm glad I didn't have to drive too far for a well-crafted menu and food scene!

Kelly Harris greeting us!

Best. Pork chop. Ever.

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Smoke & Dagger cocktail.

Peaceful Side Social

4.4(322 reviews)

0.6 mi

We been wanting to try this brewery ever since it opened a few years ago. It is always packed. We…read morewere about to bring Freckles with us, because they have a dog friendly patio. The weather was very ominous, so we decided to leave her in the RV with the air on. You order at the counter and they bring it to you. There is a bar and you order your beer there. We're enjoying a leisurely afternoon looking at the beautiful Smokey's. There is even a playground for the kids!

We come here every time we're in TN! The playground is perfect for littles and tables near by for…read moreparents to enjoy their food and drinks and still be able to see them. Food is always amazing whether you get the pizza or the tacos! And the ice cream is so perfect to end our adventure

Margarita pizza. Not recommended

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Congrats on Yelp Top 5 Places to Drink award!

Smoking pig BBQ

4.0(1 review)

3.0 mi

Excellent traditional smoked BBQ. Fried pickles and jalapeño Mac n cheese are awesome. The ribs…read morewere just right and the spicy sauce was the best they have

The Riverstone Restaurant

3.7(301 reviews)

1.9 mi

Cozy, rustic eatery with a varied home-style Southern food menu. Kinda like Cracker Barrel but more…read moreauthentic. We started with the fried green tomatoes and ranch dip, which were good. I then had the liver (previously frozen) and onions with gravy, mashed potato (scratch-made) and turnip greens (canned). Was pretty good. ' Wife had burger and fries and enjoyed it. Quite a few tables, including front and back dining rooms and an outdoor patio at the rear. Large portions and reasonable prices and service. Clean toilets. We would come here again.

Easy, quick breakfast spot. Side of bacon was $5, not listed on the menu. Sausage was grainy and…read morefell apart. French toast and pancakes were straight-forward and did the job for breakfast. The waitress was very friendly and was prompt in getting our orders in.

Fried Catfish with Mac n' Cheese and Fried Okra. Pot Roast Dinner with Pinto Beans and Fried Okra.

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Outside Seating

Snoring Bear Diner

4.6(162 reviews)

6.7 mi

Mellisa was awesome Service was great…read moreFood was and delicious The inside was good and the bathroom was very clean it was awesome!!!

Its small, quaint, amazing wait staff there heads are always on a swivel looking out for there…read morecustomers. The food was great!! And it truly makes family memories every time

Tiny dining room and it's a full house for Sunday brunch.

Mushroom onion and Swiss

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Snoring Bear Diner outside front view

Apple Valley Cafe

3.8(214 reviews)

1.7 mi

The G and I had a decent breakfast here. It was fresh and quick. Nothing fancy, pretty basic…read more You'll be overdressed in shorts, t-shirt and flip flops. Grab an udder and give it a squeeze. Its perfectly natural You'll see what I mean when it comes time to top your entrée. Plenty of shopping awaits after your meal. Quick Tip: There are a number of tables available. Try sharing one with other tourists. It's fun to hear their stories.

Pancakes are excellent. Having maple syrup available would have made the pancakes even better…read more Sausage patties were good. Having a local source of meats would have made the dining experience even better. The dining room had the right touch of country. The ordering process is efficient with orders taken at the counter and food is delivered to your table. Customers are expected to bus their tables to disposals near the entry way, not unlike a fast food establishment. Like almost all establishment today, A tipping screen is built into the payment process. My tipping rule is - If I have to stand at a counter to order, I do not tip.

Caroline the Cow

Apple Valley Cafe homemade fluffy biscuit with sausage and diced breakfast potatoes

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Subway

3.6(16 reviews)

0.1 mi

We have been visiting Townsend for years and years, and we never went into the Subway. We noticed…read moreit was always there, even when several other restaurants had come and gone, Subway seems to have always been able to stay. So this is a typical Subway and has what you would expect at a Subway, bit this one has a special bonus. It also offers ice cream! They offer about 15 different flavors in a bowl or on a cone. There is outdoor and indoor seating. We stopped in for a treat and will return again for lunch! By the way it is all very affordable! The building itself seems to be showing some age, but it doesn't take away from the quality of the food or the great attitude of the team that runs the show here.

Clean and really great. Everything was fresh. The gal that helped me fix up my sandwich was really…read morenice. I asked her what breads were available in foot long and I ended up with a honey oat. She put exactly what I needed on the sandwich. And apparently it has been awhile since I have been in Subway, but they have this new thing that you put the knives into and it cleans them right away, so that when your sandwich is sliced, there is nothing on there from the previous sandwich that was cut. That's huge for me because of all my allergies. So it's a win win for me. So I will definitely be back to this Subway time and time again. It's so rare to find great customer service and someone who is so conscious about food allergies and didn't roll her eyes when I asked her for a clean knife.

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Pizza Hut

3.3(24 reviews)

0.6 mi

Disappointing Experience -- Not Dining Room Ready…read more We stopped at the Pizza Hut in Townsend, TN during a terrible storm. Our first choice was next door, but the outdoor seating was closed due to the wind and rain, so we walked over to Pizza Hut instead. While the sign said the dining room was open, it was clear they're really only set up for carry out. The dining area was completely silent -- no music, no atmosphere, just the occasional noise from the kitchen. It felt awkward and unwelcoming. We ordered a thin crust buffalo chicken pizza, hoping for something warm and flavorful. Unfortunately, it was dry as a bone -- no visible buffalo sauce, no kick, no moisture at all. It was honestly the driest pizza we've ever had. We managed two slices, gave up, and left hungry and disappointed. If the dining room is going to be advertised as open, it should feel like it's actually being used and cared for. And the food should at least meet a basic standard of quality. Unfortunately, this visit missed the mark on both.

good food, great quality, great service. We were there and in desperate need of food, and well,…read morethis came through. The deals are out of this world. I drooled thinking about how good the food is

The location

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The Dancing Bean

4.6(57 reviews)

1.7 mi

Dancing Bean is our favorite coffee shop when we're in Townsend! They are usually busy, so try to…read moreget there early to grab the best pastries. Every month, theirs a creative drink menu that's themed towards the season - they are usually how I order. The staff are polite and friendly...if you want a custom drink, they are happy to assist!

Dancing Bean remains our must stop coffee place when heading up to the mountains. Love the friendly…read moreservice here, and the cozy ambiance. It wasn't yet cold enough to have the fire going, but I'm sure in a few more weeks, it'll be nice and toasty in there. My go to order is always their house coffee with the lavender syrup and my better half gets the iced chai. He says it's his favorite chai in all of Tennessee!! They always have a drinks specials board and some yummy baked goods in their case (muffins, danishes, and scones). I also love their little gifts that you can buy for home, such as the glazed coffee cups. Other perks, include a filtered water station and a plant swap station. This place is just my favorite for coffee--if you haven't been, you're truly missing out.

Asiago bagel sandwich

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Latte and two iced mochas

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We were a party of 6 adults and everyone in our party was overly pleased with their order. I had the burnt ends and the cowboy beans. Several had the grilled shrimp and said they were well seasoned and cooked to perfection. Generous portions- I had to take some back to the hotel with me. The food was delicious, the service was great and we had no wait at 7:00 pm on a Tuesday during the summer vacation period. Will definitely put this one on our rotation of restaurants for our annual vacation in Townsend! read more

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Service was fantastic for our group of 9. Food came out quickly and at the same time for everyone. The fried ochre was perfectly done. The Mac 'n cheese is very creamy and cheesy. The pulled pork and burnt ends were great. We all really enjoyed the smoked wings as well. read more

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Visited on a Tuesday 6:15pm. Google indicated they were open. They were not. Several other cars attempted to eat there as well.

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