Restaurants near North River Recreation Area

Enjoyed the food, service was great & the appetizers were on point.

I've visited this restaurant three times. The hostess has always been very pleasant, the service was spot on, and the food was hot and fresh. I thought the pasta ala vodka and lasagna were very good. If you're at Harrah's, I recommend you give Brio's a try. Reservations are highly recommended!

Our server today was Reece who made our lunch especially nice. She made sure our water glasses were never empty and that our bread and entree arrived promptly. She smiled throughout our lunchtime. All of the employees at Knoxville location have made Connors are favorite restaurant. Today, Reece made an outstanding impression on us. The food was delicious. The fried cod was perfectly prepared.

We went to Dancing Bear last evening to celebrate my husband's 81st trip around the sun! It is our go-to spot for all special occasions and when we just want to give ourselves a treat. Also, it is always the dining venue requested by family and friends who visit us in East TN. We had fried gulf oysters for our appetizer. They were excellent as was my entree of trout with grits and my husband's brined pork chop. Their staff is welcoming and personable - attentive without hovering. We had the added treat of being seated near the fireplace which was most welcome on a bitterly cold night. We love everything about the Dancing Bear - location, ambiance, service and especially the food. Not only do we love it but so does everyone we have ever treated to a meal there.

The waitress was incredibly attentive, the bartender was friendly and crafted amazing drinks, and the food was absolutely delightful.