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The Abbey is a great way to spend a sunny afternoon, eating lunch or dinner by the river and drinking your favorite brew, whether it be craft beer, cider, sweet iced tea, or a soft drink. Our family-friendly atmosphere brings a smile to all ages! Join a friend in the corn hole or Connect Four on the patio. Escape the hustle and bustle of Pigeon Forge (25 minutes away) or Gatlinburg (25 minutes). Visit Cades Cove or ride your bike along our 6-mile Townsend bike path and rest with us!
Address and Contact Information
Address: 7765 River Rd, Townsend, TN 37882
Phone: (865) 448-1924
Website: http://townsendabbey.com/
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Reviews
T Popp
Great food and worth the stop. You order your food at the entrance and then find a spot. They have both indoor and outdoor seating with several tables with a wonderful view of the river. We got Loaded Tots, Chicken tacos, chicken salad sandwich, and flatbread pizzas. Drinks are self service as well as bussing your own table. We enjoyed this as it meant no interruptions by servers until the food was delivered. Prices were pretty reasonable, plenty of parking, and friendly staff.
… moreVal Ge
It used to be a church and the vibe of the place and the outdoor area is palpable. You can even eat in the chapel, in pews with tables. Good vibe in this entire space – no kidding.
The food is good but on the pricey side given the flavors. The $18 ish brisket sandwich is basically a brisket doused with sauce, the “big” burger is just a big large patty you could fry at home….
BUT the flat bread is the thing to go for. The pork belly and apple flatbread OUTSTANDING for this foodie [flavor, freshness and uniqueness] and flat out 5 stars.
Giving the food review 4 stars for that alone. The fish & chips were fresh, light and good. The burger…. ugggh ooooof.
glad i went, worth going to and i would go again.
val
… moreThe food is good but on the pricey side given the flavors. The $18 ish brisket sandwich is basically a brisket doused with sauce, the “big” burger is just a big large patty you could fry at home….
BUT the flat bread is the thing to go for. The pork belly and apple flatbread OUTSTANDING for this foodie [flavor, freshness and uniqueness] and flat out 5 stars.
Giving the food review 4 stars for that alone. The fish & chips were fresh, light and good. The burger…. ugggh ooooof.
glad i went, worth going to and i would go again.
val
Carrie Johnson
What a treasure!! Not only is the atmosphere a total vibe but the service and food were great! I had the burger with a GF bun and the bun was great! My husband had the gator and we had the chocolate torte for dessert. We enjoyed the live music and the musician was giving us trivia questions on the songs. So fun!!
… moreRebecca Farrell
This is a must if you are in the area. We had the pork belly pizza and OMG!!! Who knew apples on pizza was such a beautiful thing!!! Also had the loaded tater tots, a meal in itself! Plenty of beer to choose from, I recommend the cider with cinnamon! It was fabulous! If you are in or going thru Townsend TN you must eat here! The old church is a great atmosphere, sitting right in the Little River. We loved it!!! Took the fish home. It was good too!
… moreAdventure Queen
I don’t think I can say enough great things about this wonderful, charming restaurant!! The old, nostalgic feel of the chapel makes this restaurant a unique dining experience. It is absolutely beautiful and has a stunning view of the creek.
The food is delicious and the service is awesome.
We enjoyed a delicious Italian style sub and chips. The portions are very satisfying.
You don’t want to miss this dinning experience when you are visiting Townsend.
… moreThe food is delicious and the service is awesome.
We enjoyed a delicious Italian style sub and chips. The portions are very satisfying.
You don’t want to miss this dinning experience when you are visiting Townsend.
Kelsey Andrews
Dinner at The Abbey was such a great experience! We ended up here after the Smoky Mountain Hot Air Balloon Festival since it was nearby and less crowded than other spots. Even though it was busy, half of our group found a table outside while the rest of us ordered at the bar (you order food/drinks at the counter, take a number, and they bring it to your table). The wait was about 20 minutes, not bad considering how packed it was.
We sat outside, and the atmosphere was amazing: scenic views of the river, twinkle lights strung around, and live music in the background. Super cozy and fun.
The food was excellent. We had the pretzels with beer cheese (hands down the best beer cheese I’ve had in a long time), barbacoa tacos, and pulled pork sliders. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and just really well done.
Highly recommend if you’re in the area and looking for good food with a laid-back, scenic vibe. We’ll definitely be back.
… moreWe sat outside, and the atmosphere was amazing: scenic views of the river, twinkle lights strung around, and live music in the background. Super cozy and fun.
The food was excellent. We had the pretzels with beer cheese (hands down the best beer cheese I’ve had in a long time), barbacoa tacos, and pulled pork sliders. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and just really well done.
Highly recommend if you’re in the area and looking for good food with a laid-back, scenic vibe. We’ll definitely be back.
Jennifer Spinelli
Food Excellent Atmosphere Amazing alongside the Water outside. Service great at front but server could at least check on you once.
… morePetra Davis
Great experience!
Unique Building with outdoor patio. Right at the river.
Porkbelly Flatbread was amazing .
Amazing, kind, and helpful owners and staff. They made us feel welcome.
… moreUnique Building with outdoor patio. Right at the river.
Porkbelly Flatbread was amazing .
Amazing, kind, and helpful owners and staff. They made us feel welcome.
Jill Blewett
When you walk in there is a small entryway that would contain the line of people waiting to order if there had been a line when we rolled up. Since it was early 4:50pm, I assume there was not yet a crowd and we walked right up and were able to order quickly.
I ordered off the Specials menu and got the Seared Salmon. My husband got a pulled pork sandwich and our girls split a pizza and pretzels and cheese. There was actually enough cheese to eat with the pretzels which was nice. Usually places give you a teeny tiny container of cheese and a big hunk of pretzel.
I did not try the pizza, but it looked all right. The kids didn’t love the blackened parts from the wood fire oven but they ate the rest. My salmon was pretty good and the potatoes were buttery. The vegetables were okay. Green beans, yellow beans, carrots, and the like. They tasted like they were cooked in butter but I guess that’s how most stuff is made out here.
The ambiance inside the big room with the fireplace was nice. You could see outside because the whole wall was a screen. The river rushing by was very pretty. There was a private event or we would have sat outside by the river.
… moreI ordered off the Specials menu and got the Seared Salmon. My husband got a pulled pork sandwich and our girls split a pizza and pretzels and cheese. There was actually enough cheese to eat with the pretzels which was nice. Usually places give you a teeny tiny container of cheese and a big hunk of pretzel.
I did not try the pizza, but it looked all right. The kids didn’t love the blackened parts from the wood fire oven but they ate the rest. My salmon was pretty good and the potatoes were buttery. The vegetables were okay. Green beans, yellow beans, carrots, and the like. They tasted like they were cooked in butter but I guess that’s how most stuff is made out here.
The ambiance inside the big room with the fireplace was nice. You could see outside because the whole wall was a screen. The river rushing by was very pretty. There was a private event or we would have sat outside by the river.
Chapel in the Hollow
5 Stars – Delicious Food & Chill Vibes in Townsend!
We stopped by The Abbey in Townsend, TN, and absolutely loved everything about it! It’s a super cute, airy spot with big open windows that let in the mountain breeze—such a great place to relax and enjoy a meal.
My husband ordered the brisket sandwich and couldn’t stop raving about it. We split the strawberry salad, and it was honestly one of the best I’ve had—fresh, flavorful, and beautifully put together. I had the fish and chips with tater tots, and both were perfection. The fish was cooked just right—crispy outside, flaky inside—and the tots were golden and addictive.
The setup is easy: you walk through a line, order at the counter, and they bring the food to your table. Super casual and efficient. They also have tons of alcohol options (hello, local beer and cider!) and the prices were really reasonable for the quality.
Overall, The Abbey is a total gem in Townsend—great food, chill atmosphere, and a perfect place to kick back after exploring the Smokies. We’ll definitely be back!
… moreWe stopped by The Abbey in Townsend, TN, and absolutely loved everything about it! It’s a super cute, airy spot with big open windows that let in the mountain breeze—such a great place to relax and enjoy a meal.
My husband ordered the brisket sandwich and couldn’t stop raving about it. We split the strawberry salad, and it was honestly one of the best I’ve had—fresh, flavorful, and beautifully put together. I had the fish and chips with tater tots, and both were perfection. The fish was cooked just right—crispy outside, flaky inside—and the tots were golden and addictive.
The setup is easy: you walk through a line, order at the counter, and they bring the food to your table. Super casual and efficient. They also have tons of alcohol options (hello, local beer and cider!) and the prices were really reasonable for the quality.
Overall, The Abbey is a total gem in Townsend—great food, chill atmosphere, and a perfect place to kick back after exploring the Smokies. We’ll definitely be back!