Dancing Bear Lodge

What are some of your favorite memories gathering around the fireplace? Let us help you create new ones this winter season at the Bistro during our special Fireside Brunches every Sunday. Featuring our popular Bear-fay curated by our award-winning culinary team filled with your favorite brunch classics, as well as craft Bloody Marys and Mimosas from the Bar at the Bear - this Appalachian inspired brunch is only made better by the sounds of the crackling wood burning fireplaces in the dining rooms. Won’t you join us? Make your reservation today, and we’ll save you a seat!

What are some of your favorite memories gathering around the fireplace? Let us help you create new ones this winter season at the Bistro during our special Fireside Brunches every Sunday. Featuring our popular Bear-fay curated by our award-winning culinary team filled with your favorite brunch classics, as well as craft Bloody Marys and Mimosas from the Bar at the Bear - this Appalachian inspired brunch is only made better by the sounds of the crackling wood burning fireplaces in the dining rooms. Won’t you join us? Make your reservation today, and we’ll save you a seat!

Join Chef Jeff Carter and his award-winning culinary team alongside Level 2 Sommelier Matt Burke on an epic journey across the globe at Dancing Bear Appalachian Bistro’s Elevations Wine Dinner!

What are some of your favorite memories gathering around the fireplace? Let us help you create new ones this winter season at the Bistro during our special Fireside Brunches every Sunday. Featuring our popular Bear-fay curated by our award-winning culinary team filled with your favorite brunch classics, as well as craft Bloody Marys and Mimosas from the Bar at the Bear - this Appalachian inspired brunch is only made better by the sounds of the crackling wood burning fireplaces in the dining rooms. Won’t you join us? Make your reservation today, and we’ll save you a seat!

What are some of your favorite memories gathering around the fireplace? Let us help you create new ones this winter season at the Bistro during our special Fireside Brunches every Sunday. Featuring our popular Bear-fay curated by our award-winning culinary team filled with your favorite brunch classics, as well as craft Bloody Marys and Mimosas from the Bar at the Bear - this Appalachian inspired brunch is only made better by the sounds of the crackling wood burning fireplaces in the dining rooms. Won’t you join us? Make your reservation today, and we’ll save you a seat!

Join us in saying goodbye to 2022 and welcoming in a new year with a delicious meal and curated wines and cocktails from our Bar at the Bear. The crackling fireplace, delicious meal, great wines, and rustic, romantic atmosphere combine to give the perfect wave goodbye to 2022!

Be part of our Christmas tradition at the Bistro. Enjoy a delicious meal as well as an incredible optional wine pairing from our Sommelier, Matt Burk. The crackling fireplace, delicious meal, great wines, and rustic, romantic atmosphere is how we like to usher in the Christmas spirit. Won’t you join us?

On Thursday, November 24th the Dancing Bear Appalachian Bistro will be open for expanded dining hours to give thanks and feast upon a delicious, bountiful buffet spread thoughtfully planned for Thanksgiving Day.

Goblins and ghouls and ghosts…Oh my! Spooky season is upon us and we invite you to join us on Sunday, October 30th for an Appalachian Bistro Spooktacular featuring professional storyteller Elizabeth Rose, who will be telling spooky stories around Papa Pete’s Fire Pit. Storytelling sessions will be held at 5:30 and 6:30 with limited tickets available for each session. Tickets are for adults only, and include 1 adult beverage as well as fireside appetizers for you to enjoy during the storytelling. Don’t be scared…Sign up today! You won’t want to miss the bone chilling event!

Enjoy an evening of fun, food, and music in the Smokies' most unique venue at the Dancing Bear Lawn! Mat Kearney comes to the Peaceful Side of the Smokies - August 25th!

Join us for the legendary 'Bacon at the Bear' to benefit New Hope Children’s Advocacy Center.

Treat Mom this Mother's Day to a Specialty Brunch offering at the Dancing Bear Appalachian Bistro. Enjoy a fixed menu, offering a selection of your favorite Brunch classics with an Appalachian Bistro flare.

Join us this Easter for a delicious brunch featuring Appalachian inspired food and cocktails curated for the holiday. Your Sunday best isn’t required for this Easter Brunch - come as you are and let us handle your Easter meal this year.

Join us on the Lawn this Easter for a very special Sunrise Service at Dancing Bear!

This nondenominational service is open to the public and we welcome you for faith and fellowship in Peaceful Townsend, TN.

Join us for a three-course plated wine dinner prepared by Dancing Bear Appalachian Bistro’s competing chef, Jeff Carter, as part of Cityview’s annual Top Chefs competition. Each course from Chef Jeff will be paired with a glass of wine that compliments the dish flavors, curated for you by Dancing Bear’s team of culinary experts.
At the end of the evening, you will have the opportunity to rate the dishes (appetizer, entree, and dessert), as well as the overall wine dinner experience, and help Cityview crown this year’s Top Chef in each category! Only those in attendance will have the opportunity to rate these dishes, so don’t miss out!
**Ticket price is per person and includes the three-course plated dinner with wine pairings. Your ticket also includes a donation to benefit East Tennessee Children’s Hospital. Additional alcoholic beverages and gratuity is not included and can be purchased the night of the event.

Join us February 26th from 11am-2pm for an EXCLUSIVE Open House event at Dancing Bear Lodge! Are you newly engaged? Currently planning your dream wedding? You deserve the best for your special day, and Dancing Bear Lodge offers that and so much more. Join us February 26th to enjoy delicious Appetizers and Refreshments from Dancing Bear Appalachian Bistro, explore our unique venues, meet with exclusive vendors, and learn about weddings at Dancing Bear Lodge from our very own skilled events team.

Join us at Dancing Bear Appalachian Bistro for a romantic evening to celebrate Valentine's Day. 2022 Menu Coming Soon

Join us for an exciting evening where our GM and Sommelier, Matt Burk, challenges an old friend and rival, Blake Parrish, from Cherokee Country Club in a flavorful battle for the title of Top Somm!

How does it work?

We’ve asked Chef Jeff Carter and his culinary team to prepare a 5 course meal that Matt & Blake will both choose a wine to accompany each dish. You, the guests get to decide who picked the perfect pairing!

Dinner starts at 6:00pm

$125 +Tax & Gratuity ($162.19)

Join us in saying goodbye to 2021 and welcoming in a new year with a delicious meal as well as an incredible optional wine pairing from our Sommelier, Matt Burk. The crackling fireplace, delicious meal, great wines, and rustic, romantic atmosphere combine to give the perfect wave goodbye at 2021!

Join us for a fantastic evening featuring the wines of Duckhorn!

Executive Chef Jeff Carter and GM/Sommelier Matt Burk have planned out a 5 course, 6 wine dinner designed to highlight the magnificent wines from this iconic winery. We'll even be pouring the legendary Duckhorn 3 Palms Merlot, Winner of Wine Spectator's "Wine of the Year" Award.

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