There are 22 pet friendly American restaurants in Durham that welcome dogs at their outdoor tables. Need help to decide where to eat? Here’s a detailed description of each restaurant, along with pictures and reviews from other dog owners. Coming from out of town? Get a discounted rate on pet friendly hotels in Durham. Bone appetit!
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Southern food with global influences made with local products. Menu includes BBQ pork chops, chicken tamales, lamb burgers, and pan-seared Scottish salmon. Outdoor seating is dog friendly.
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Parker and Otis
Parker and Otis offers hearty breakfast and lunch food made with fresh and local ingredients, and porch seating that welcomes dogs. Tasty options include toasted bagels with smoked salmon, scrambles, open-faced egg sandwiches, shrimp BLTs, grilled cheese on sourdough, and peanut butter and bacon paninis. Opens at 7:30am Monday thru Saturday and 10am on Sunday.
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Burger Bach
If you're looking for a great place for a burger, check out Burger Bach, which has seven pet-friendly outdoor tables where you and your dog can enjoy a meal in Durham, NC. They use the absolute highest quality ingredients, including hormone free, organic, grass-fed beef. Try one of the specialty burgers, like the Hangover Cure Burger topped with green chile sauce, bacon, hot sauce, a fried egg, cheese, tomatoes, caramelized onions, and mayo, and pair it with their award winning fries. Finish it all off with a drink from their extensive wine and craft beer list.
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Town Hall Burger and Beer
Town Hall Burger and Beer serves up an assortment of menu options including burgers, sandwiches, salads, wings, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their many pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal and a cold beer. Try their Carolina Burger - a certified Angus beef patty topped with pork belly, pimiento cheese, and coleslaw on a brioche bun. Or dig into the unique Coconut Fried Chicken Sandwich - fried chicken, shaved coconut, honey mustard, and tomato, on a pretzel bun. For something light and delicious, order the Wedge Salad with iceberg lettuce, tomato, red onions, applewood smoked bacon, and bleu cheese dressing. Town Hall Burger and Beer is open Sunday through Tuesday from 11:00am to 9:00pm, Wednesday through Thursday from 11:00am to 10:00pm, and Friday through Saturday from 11:00am to 11:00pm.
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The Dog House
The Dog House, located in Durham, NC, is a casual American eatery that serves up a variety of delicious fare. Fido is welcome to join you at this pet-friendly joint, as they have a convenient walk-up window. The Dog House is open Monday through Saturday from 10am to 9pm.
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Foster's Market
Foster's Market is located in the Rockwood Forest Hills area and offers dog-friendly seating and traditional American dishes. A varied menu includes breakfast burritos, omelet specials, vanilla French toast, cold deli and grilled sandwiches, and baked treats like coconut macaroons, lemon bars, and NYC style crumbcake. Opens daily at 7:30am.
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Ted's Montana Grill
Ted's Montana Grill offers a dining experience that reflects the spirit of the bison, a symbol of the American spirit and the Great Plains. This location on Fayetteville Road in Durham provides dog-friendly seating with four outside. On the menu, you will find creative sandwiches and burgers along with more formal, classic entrees. The gourmet burgers feature bison or beef patties in signature selections like the Kitchen Sink or the Delicious Duo which includes both beef and bison. Vegetarians can enjoy the House-Made Veggie Burger, too! Mains include plates like the bison meatloaf, bison pot roast, or even bison shot ribs. Don't miss out on the extensive beverage selection with wine, cocktails, and beer.
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Tobacco Road Sports Cafe
Tobacco Road Sports Cafe is a local hangout in Durham, NC, that serves up a variety of menu options including appetizers, nachos, soups, salads, sandwiches, burgers, chicken, seafood, ribs, steak, pasta, and more. Snag a seat at one of their many pet-friendly outdoor tables and enjoy a cold beer with Fido by your side. Start with an order of Buffalo Chicken Egg Rolls - chicken, cheese, scallions, and buffalo sauce wrapped in a crispy wrapper and served with sundried tomato bleu cheese dipping sauce. Next, you can't go wrong with the Eagle Pride Burger - a freshly ground beef patty topped with pimiento cheese, fried green tomatoes, mixed greens, pickled okra, and pickled red onion, served with your choice of side (fries, sweet potato chips, green beans, coleslaw, tobacco onions, tomato basil salad, and more.) Tobacco Road Sports Cafe is open Sunday through Thursday from 11:00am to 12:00am, and Friday through Saturday from 11:00am to 2:00am.
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Harvest 18
If you're looking for a delicious meal made with fresh ingredients, check out Harvest 18, which has plenty of pet-friendly outdoor seating for you and your dog to enjoy, weather permitting. Harvest 18 prides themselves on using fresh ingredients sourced from local farms, ranches, and fishers to create seasonal, chef-driven menus. Try one of their wood-fired entrees like the cornmeal crusted Carolina catfish or the cracklin' pork shank, and make sure to ask about the vegetarian menu if necessary. Pair your meal with a selection from the local craft beer list. Stop by on Saturday and Sunday for brunch until 3pm.
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GRUB Durham
GRUB Durham, located in Durham, NC, is a casual Southern-style eatery that serves up a variety of delicious fare. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Please note that if table service is not available, Fido will need to wait outside while you go in to order. Start off with a craft cocktail, then chow down on Maybelle’s Pastrami Sandwich with brined and smoked brisket pastrami, sweet and sour beet relish, havarti cheese, and brown mustard on grilled sourdough bread. Or go for the I’ve Been Chopped Salad with artisan greens, heirloom tomatoes, maple pepper bacon bits, chopped egg, gorgonzola, spiced pecans, GRUB biscuit croutons, cheddar, and your choice of dressing.
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Nantucket Grill
Nantucket Grill in Durham, NC, is a dog-friendly restaurant where Fido is welcome to join you on the outdoor patio. They offer an extensive menu and wine list that features steak, Maine lobster, and their famous baked goods. Be sure to check their website for daily specials like the Sterling Silver Prime Rib on weekends.
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Jason's Deli
Jason's Deli on New Hope Commons Drive is home to five pet-friendly tables, so you can bring Fido with you to enjoy soups, salads, garden fresh salad, and for vegetarian hounds, a number of meatless eats. If meatless eats sounds good to you, then indulge in their black bean taco salad: mixed salad greens and organic blue corn chips, topped with black bean and roasted corn mix, and garnished with cheddar, sour cream, guacamole, pico de gallo, and Southwest spices, served with salsa on the side. Whether you are hungry for a fresh salad, sandwich, or dessert, you'll find your fix at Jason's Deli. Please note that table service isn't available, so your dog will need to be tied up outside while you go in to order.
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Happy + Hale
Happy + Hale serves healthy dishes in Durham, NC. The pet-friendly eatery welcomes leashed dogs on the patio. Breakfast is served all day. Try one of the many signature salads and bowls, many of which are vegetarian, vegan, or gluten-free. Quench your thirst with a protein-packed smoothie.
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Firehouse Subs
Firehouse Subs, located in Durham, is a popular deli-style eatery that serves up a variety of tasty subs and salads. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Try the Hook and Ladder Sub with smoked turkey, Virginia honey ham, and melted Monterey jack cheese. Order it Fully Involved to get mayo, deli mustard, lettuce, tomato, and onion! Or try the New York Steamer Sub with USDA corned beef brisket, pastrami, melted provolone, deli mustard, mayo, and Italian dressing. For something a bit lighter, try the Firehouse Salad with romaine, tomato, bell pepper, cucumber, mozzarella, pepperoncini peppers, and dressing, with your choice of smoked turkey, grilled chicken, or Virginia honey ham. Please note that table service isn't available, so your dog will need to be tied up outside while you go in to order.
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Clouds Brewing
Clouds Brewing is a restaurant and bar located in Durham, NC's Brightleft Square. Their German-inspired menu features more than 50 draft beers and a self-pour beer wall. Dogs are welcome to join you at outdoor tables on the patio.
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Hope Valley Diner & Catering
If you're looking for classic Southern comfort food, look no further than Hope Valley Diner & Catering, which has twelve pet-friendly outdoor tables where you and your dog can enjoy a meal on a beautiful day. They serve a variety of food including seafood, beef and chicken, pasta, and more. Check out the quiche of the day, fried or broiled seafood, or classic chicken and dumplings. Make sure you ask about the weekly specials, and pair your meal with a selection from the beer and wine list.
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Jimmy's Famous Hot Dogs
Jimmy's Famous Hot Dogs on Guess Road provides two pet-friendly tables outside. This old-fashioned hotdog joint specializes in traditional American favorites, like hot dogs, burgers, sandwiches, and banana pudding. If you're looking for Jimmy's specials, then you should try one of their hot dogs all-the-way, a beef hot dog, or some crispy fried catfish pieces. They can even accommodate Fido with one of their hotdogs without a bun. Please note that table service isn't available, so your dog will need to be tied up outside when you go in to order.
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Five Guys
Five Guys, located in Durham, is a popular burger joint that serves up a variety of tasty eats. Choose from menu options including burgers, sandwiches, hot dogs, fries, milkshakes, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Try the Bacon Cheeseburger - two hand-formed patties grilled to perfection, two strips of bacon, and two slices of American cheese on a soft sesame seed bun, piled high with the toppings of your choice (mayo, lettuce, pickles, grilled onions and mushrooms, relish, jalapenos, hot sauce, and more!) Before you leave, snag one of their hand-spun Milkshakes with your favorite mix-ins (bananas, cherries, coffee, malted milk, Oreo cookies, Oreo cream, bacon, peanut butter, and more!) Please note that table service isn't available, so your dog will need to be tied up outside while you go in to order.
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Panera Bread
Panera Bread on Fayetteville Road has six pet-friendly outdoor tables, so you can bring your dog along to dine. The popular national chain serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks. Stop by early for one of their freshly baked breakfast sandwiches, pastries, or Baked Egg Souffles. Panera Bread is known for their fresh, and clean eating salads, soups, and sandwiches like Bacon Turkey Bravo, Napa Almond Chicken Salad, and Steak and White Cheddar Panini. They have a full espresso and coffee bar where you can get signature drinks like the Hot Chocolate with Chocolate Chip Marshmallows, and Plum Ginger Hibiscus Tea. Please note that table service isn't available, so your dog will need to be tied up outside while you go in to order.
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Panera Bread
Panera Bread on Witherspoon Boulevard has several pet-friendly outdoor tables, so you can bring your dog along to dine. The popular national chain serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks. Stop by early for one of their freshly baked breakfast sandwiches, pastries, or Baked Egg Souffles. Panera Bread is known for their fresh, and clean eating salads, soups, and sandwiches like Bacon Turkey Bravo, Napa Almond Chicken Salad, and Steak and White Cheddar Panini. They have a full espresso and coffee bar where you can get signature drinks like the Hot Chocolate with Chocolate Chip Marshmallows, and Plum Ginger Hibiscus Tea. Please note that table service isn't available, so your dog will need to be tied up outside while you go in to order.
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