BearWaters Brewing Company: Riverside

Wow, what an amazing time. The food was amazing drinks a little pricey, but who would’ve ever paid attention to that was such an amazing bartender as Luis. One of the most communicative and fun loving people I’ve ever met. I’d pay an arm and a leg just to hang out with him

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

(Maggie Valley) Beer is great but sadly gets over shadowed the food service. Time between burger and pizzas arrival was 45 minutes. Sad part is no-one was hardly there. Hate to see a busy day. 1 refill during our almost 2 hour lunch. Had to track a server down for our refill as well. Will not be back unless management fixes this place. Very embarrassing to the brewery name.. Also the fresh burger smash burger. Was not fresh it was frozen and also was not a smash burger

The waitress we had was wonderful and the food was ok. What really got me was the pianist having a heart attack during our meal. what’s even worse is when I called to check if he was ok, the woman was super rude and hung up on me. My brother did CPR on him and the least they could do is let us know if he survived or not. Just shows the quality of their staff:( sadly disgusted and disappointed.

The bartender Laura here is the nicest lady. I have been going through a lot and thought I would try their GF pizza which is “the best ever too” by the way. So nice to get great food and truly great service!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We went for lunch a couple of weeks ago from Canton. It’s the first time that we’ve been to the Maggie Valley location and I can’t say enough great things about it! We will definitely be back. Special shout out to the chef who made the amazing Pad Thai. I’ve been looking for authentic Pad Thai since I left the UK and moved to North Carolina. It was really fantastic! Beers, ambience and servers were amazing too!

I love this brewery and all their beers. They have an excellent selection and food on site, too. I'm praying they open up again very soon.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Visited here in August 2024. The atmosphere of this place was amazing and that alone gives it a 10/10 for me. The cheesesteak that I had was one of the best I’ve ever tried and the staff was super sweet and helpful.

We had an unfortunate experience with a tubing outfitter next door, and bearwaters brewing and cold mtn tubing were so kind, took us out on the water last minute without reservation’s, and turned what could have been a bachelorette party disaster into a highlight of our trip!

I was there for the Beer. Great options. They had several gose(s) is that a word? A few lagers, a pils, and an IPA. Omg get the blueberry and/or Oktoberfest. Not sure get a flight. I l8ved the outdoor spaces around the "river."

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Beer Flight

I was there for the Beer. Great options. They had several gose(s) is that a word? A few lagers, a pils, and an IPA. Omg get the blueberry and/or Oktoberfest. Not sure get a flight. I l8ved the outdoor spaces around the "river."

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Beer Flight

Great spot. Dog friendly. Excellent beer. Splendid burger.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Went here after tubing the Pigeon River. Great drinks, best BLT we've ever had. Great talks with locals. Definitely will be back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Very cool place by the river with some great food

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fries

We had a good time on our first visit this past Saturday after a fun tubing adventure! We loved the efficiency of ordering our beers and drinks at the bar, and the food came out super fast. The Reuben and Philly were great, although pricing was a bit high.

Nice atmosphere and excellent service, thanks to Jackson and Jamie at the bar. They were helpful with our choices, and genuinely kind people. Can't wait to come back soon!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chicken Tenders, Philly Cheese, Fries

Updated review. As a local and longtime patron, I'm saddened by how my feelings for this establishment have changed for the worse lately. Overpriced food is my first complaint, sporting a wild $19.05 for a single reheated pretzel after tax and tip. The transition to table service only is another disappointment, as you'll often be left waiting for 20 minutes or more for someone to even notice you. The main saving grace was the bar staff, but the new management (owner?) has been driving them away with cruel and abusive practices. The community involvement and local support that was once a big selling point is gone. I'm not particularly surprised, yet I still mourn.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 1