Danny Kay's Riverside Restaurant - Townsend, TN Places to Eat

The Peaceful Side of the Smokies delivers serenity, excitement and an unexpected restaurant on the river. Danny Kay’s Riverside Restaurant in Townsend, TN, brings you New Orleans style dining while you relax inside or on the outdoor patio by the Little River. From Po’ boys to wings, Danny Kay’s delivers a diverse menu in a peaceful atmosphere.

After a day in Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg or enjoying Townsend’s many activities such as hiking, biking, horseback riding and nearby Cade’s Cove, sit back, listen to the river roll by and let the welcoming staff bring a Creole dinner to you. Enjoy New Orleans favorites such as Cajun Gumbo, Shrimp, crab cakes and Crawfish Etouffee and shrimp boil. Other entrees include pork chops, rib-eye and grilled chicken.

Danny Kay’s Riverside Restaurant sign

They also offer burgers, chicken and fish sandwiches and wings. Start your meal with an appetizer of fried green tomatoes, fried pickles, calamari or Chips 1853 Danny Kay All the Way – golden brown thick-sliced potato chips loaded with Chili, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream and jalapenos. Also enjoy some sweet potato fries or fried okra on the side. Top off your meal with bananas foster or beignets.

If you enjoy the hot stuff, ask them to make it spicier!

On Wednesday, Friday and Saturday nights, join owners Danny and Kay for LIVE MUSIC at 6 p.m.

Domestic, import and craft beer available.

Open Sunday from 12 p.m. – 8 p.m. and Tuesday through Saturday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Please note, some people have identified this restaurant incorrectly as Danny K’s Riverfront Restaurant. It should be noted that this restaurant is not named Danny K’s Riverfront Restaurant, Danny K’s or any variation thereof.