Best Southern American Restaurants in Cherokee

Dancing Bear has swiftly become one of our most cherished dining destinations, so much so that upon returning to the area, a visit was nothing short of essential. The cuisine (most notably the filet and the pork chop), the service, and the ambiance are truly unparalleled. We extend our sincerest gratitude to our server, Ian, as well as to Nicole and Jameson, whose warm and gracious hospitality has made our experiences unforgettable time and time again. Should you be in search of a reason to dine here, consider this your invitation. We eagerly await our return to East Tennessee, and naturally, to Dancing Bear.

Rachel our server was exceptional, so polite and accommodating, very Professional. The food was exceptional, as always, including all the seafood and desserts. Thank you

Donovan was a great waiter and provided perfect service, and recommendations on how much to order with the sampler. The hostess (can’t remember her name) was super making us welcome, and even jumped in and cleared our finished plates when the staff was busy. Great food too!

The four of us enjoyed the dinner immensely! The food was great, and the service was very good. There was a crying baby two tables over, but other than that the sound level was fine the ambience, very much a log cabin with old stone fireplaces, lovely.

Ember and Elm is an outstanding restaurant! Definitely a favorite of ours. Everything is superb from the decor/ambience, menu choices, taste of the food (I had the trout and my husband had the gnocchi), the STAFF - the overall experience was just what we were hoping for. We’ve dined here before and look forward to returning. Thank you, Ember and Elm!!