Dog Friendly Restaurants in Burlington, NC

There are 21 dog-friendly restaurants in Burlington 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 Burlington. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly Da Vinci's Table
Da Vinci's Table Dogs are welcome at several outdoor tables at the pet-friendly Da Vinci's Table in Burlington, NC. Their menu features antipasto platters, fried calamari, bruschetta, salads and onion soup appetizers. Main courses include pasta dishes served with a tossed salad and garlic bread, traditional or thin crust pizzas, sub sandwiches, gourmet burgers and steaks. Da Vinci's Mona Lisa Spaghetti and German Pizza are popular orders! See Details
Pet Friendly Mellow Mushroom
Mellow Mushroom Mellow Mushroom in Burlington is home to a dozen pet-friendly tables outside, so you can bring Fido with you to enjoy a specialty pie, calzone, hoagie, or salad. See Details
Biscuitville Serving fresh Southern fare, made from locally sourced ingredients, Biscuitville is a dog-friendly eatery feeding Burlington locals and tourists alike. The eatery offers a lot of outdoor tables to customers with Fido in tow wanting to dig into a Spicy Chicken and Jalapeno Pimento Cheese sandwich alongside Fido. Biscuitville's menu includes breakfast sandwiches, sweets, and platters, lunch sandwiches and sides, and healthy options such as Oatmeal, a Country Ham Biscuit, and a Low-Carb Eggs Platter. A drive-thru window is also available if you don't want to tie your dog up outside while you go in to order. See Details
San Marcos Mexican Restaurant San Marcos Mexican Restaurant, located in Burlington, NC, is a casual eatery that serves up a variety of south-of-the-border style fare. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Start off with a cold beer or craft cocktail, then chow down on the Camaron a la Diabla - 16 grilled shrimp with grilled onions, spicy chipotle sauce, avocado, rice, beans, pico de gallo, and two flour tortillas. Or go for the Enchiladas con Mole - two shredded chicken enchiladas topped with mild mole sauce, cheese, lettuce, sour cream, and tomatoes, served with rice and beans. San Marcos Mexican Restaurant is open Sunday through Thursday from 11am to 10pm, and Friday through Saturday from 11am to 11pm. See Details
Smitty's Homemade Ice Cream Smitty's Homemade Ice Cream, located in Burlington, NC, is a casual ice cream shop that serves up a variety of delicious treats. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you indulge your sweet tooth. Smitty's Homemade Ice Cream is open Sunday through Thursday from 12pm to 9pm, and Friday through Saturday from 12pm to 10pm. See Details
Cork & Cow Dogs are welcome at outdoor tables at this wine and cheese bar. Cork & Cow serves thirty wines by the glass, draught and bottled craft beers alongside meat and cheese plates, dips served with baguettes, sandwiches, salads, and desserts. Cork & Cow is open Monday - Tuesday 11am - 9pm, Wednesday - Thursday 11am - 10pm, Friday - Saturday 11am - 11pm. Dogs are only allowed on the patio until 7pm. See Details
Mimi's Pizza Dogs are welcome at one outdoor table at this pizzeria. Mimi's Pizza makes each of their New York-style pizzas with homemade sauce, fresh ingredients, and handcrafted dough. Popular menu items include the steak and cheese calzone, meatball sub, stuffed shells pasta, chicken caesar salad, and specialty pizzas like Hercules, The Big Kahuna, and Buffalo Chicken. Mimi's Pizza is open Sunday � Thursday 11am � 9:30 pm, Friday � Saturday 11am - 10:30pm. See Details
Brixx Wood Fired Pizza Brixx Wood Fired Pizza, located in Burlington, NC, is a casual, dog-friendly pizzeria that serves up a variety of tasty eats. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Start off with an order of the Bruschetta with marinated tomatoes, fresh basil, crumbled feta, and garlic crostini. Next, chow down on the Rosemary Chicken and Mushroom Pizza topped with wood-roasted chicken, fresh rosemary, mozzarella, wild mushrooms, caramelized onions, and a four-cheese blend. Or go for the Shrimp Carbonara Pasta with sauteed shrimp, bacon, red onions, and sundried tomatoes tossed with alfredo sauce and penne pasta. See Details
Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, located in Burlington, is a fast food-style joint that serves up a variety of delicious American-style eats. Choose from menu options including sandwiches, burgers, hot dogs, frozen custard, sundaes, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their four pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Try the Double Steakburger California Style - two steakburger patties topped with cheese, onion, Freddy's sauce, lettuce, and tomato, served on a toasted bun. Or go for the Chicago Dog Freddy's Style - an all-beef dog topped with mustard, relish, diced onion, sport peppers, celery salt, tomatoes, and pickles, served on a toasted bun. Don't leave without your sweet treat! Savor their PBC and B Sundae - fresh vanilla custard topped with Reese's peanut butter cups, bananas, whipped cream, and a cherry! Please note that table service isn't available, so your dog will need to be tied up outside while you go in to order. See Details
Tickle My Ribs Tickle My Ribs BBQ is dog-friendly! The barbecue restaurant has three outdoor tables where dogs are welcome. Tickle My Ribs specializes in hickory-smoked pork, beef brisket, ribs, wings, and chicken served with Southern hospitality. Popular menu items include Brunswick stew, chicken tenders dipped in a variety of sauces like Squealin' Hot, St. Louis ribs, fried okra, and the Mac Dawg hot dog topped with mustard BBQ sauce, beans, and mac n' cheese. Save room for a piece of pecan pie or some cobbler! Tickle My Ribs is open Tuesday - Sunday 11am - 9pm. See Details
Cancun Mexican Grill & Cantina Dogs are welcome at seven outdoor tables on the deck at this Mexican restaurant located in Burlington. Cancun Mexican Grill & Cantina serves refreshing margaritas alongside classic Mexican fare like chips and guacamole and queso dips, taquitos, taco salad, chimichangas, quesadillas, fajitas, burritos, and combination platters. Lunch and happy hour specials are available. Cancun Mexican Grill & Cantina is open Sunday - Thursday 11am - 9pm, Friday - Saturday 11am - 10pm. See Details
Delancy's Restaurant Dogs are welcome at three outdoor tables at this casual Southern restaurant. Delancy's Restaurant serves homestyle comfort food in a no-frills environment. Menu items include pimento cheese sandwiches with chips, meatloaf with mashed potatoes and gravy, BLT sandwiches on sourdough bread, chicken pot pie, hamburger steak with onions, and sides of okra, mac n' cheese, broccoli casserole, sweet potato casserole, and lima beans. Delancy's Restaurant is open Monday - Saturday 11am - 9pm. See Details
La Cocina La Cocina in Burlington, NC, is a dog-friendly restaurant that serves Mexican favorites like chips and salsa, loaded beef or chicken nachos, mango habanero chicken wings, burritos, loaded cheese fries, tacos, combination platters, enchiladas, fajitas, and huevos rancheros. See Details
Starbucks Whether you are getting your early morning coffee fix or fueling up for a late night, Starbucks has you covered. This location on University Drive in Burlington provides two tables with dog-friendly seating. The vast menu includes a broad range of coffee drinks, tea, cold brews, and their popular Frappuccino in tons of customizable flavors. Don't forget to ask for a Puppuccino just for Fido! You can also find a light bite with breakfast options, sandwiches, bagels, parfaits, protein boxes, and baked treats. A drive-thru window is also available if you don't want to tie your dog up outside while you go in to order. See Details
Cold Stone Creamery Cold Stone Creamery is a dog-friendly shop serving sweets to Burlington locals and tourists alike. A few outdoor tables are available to dog owners with a sweet tooth and Fido in tow. The Creamery's menu is made up of ice cream, yogurt, and sorbet flavors made fresh in-store. Guests can choose from a variety of fruits, candies, and nuts to have mixed into their frozen treat on a granite stone. Ice cream cakes and cupcakes, and ice cream pies and cookie sandwiches, shakes, and smoothies are also available. Please note that table service isn't available, so your dog will need to be tied up outside while you go in to order. See Details
Sonic Drive-In This fast food restaurant on S Church Street offers carhop service and a handful of pet-friendly tables. At Sonic Drive-In you can get burgers and hot dogs, chicken sandwiches, plus fries, tater tots, and mozzarella sticks. Sonic Drive-In is known for their vast selection of drinks, like Frozen Lemonade, Strawberry Limeade, and Grape Sluch with Rainbow Candy. There is also a selection of milkshakes, Sonic Blasts, waffle cone sundaes, and ice cream slushes. See Details
Burlington Beer Works Burlington Beer Works is a dog-friendly restaurant in Burlington, NC, where Fido can join you at an outdoor table on the patio. The menu features beer, burgers, salads and more. See Details
Hooters Hooters, located in Burlington, is a well-known bar and eatery that offers up an array of tasty pub grub served by the famed Hooters Girls. Choose from menu options including appetizers, wings, salads, sandwiches, tacos, burgers, seafood, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their three pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Start off with a cold beer and an order of the Tex Mex Nachos - fresh chips topped with cheese, chili, guacamole, lettuce, pico de gallo, jalapenos, sour cream, and zesty chipotle sauce. Next, chow down on the Baja Fish Tacos with grilled or crispy fish, pico de gallo, fresh cabbage, and special sauce. Or go for the Texas Cheesesteak Sandwich with steak, sauteed onions, green peppers, mushrooms, provolone cheese, queso, Daytona Beach sauce, pico de gallo, and sliced jalapenos! See Details
Buffalo Wild Wings Branding itself as a fun, edgy, high-energy and easygoing restaurant, Buffalo Wild Wings is a dog-friendly sports-focused place to enjoy a meal in Yukon, OK. Buffalo Wild Wings offers outdoor tables to dog owners wanting to dig into a plate of Spinach Artichoke Flatbread alongside their canine companion. The restaurant's menu is made up of wings, shareables, burgers, tenders, mac and cheese, salads, wraps, sandwiches, and more. Diners with room for dessert can indulge in Cheesecake Bites, Dessert Nachos, Loaded Ice Cream or Chocolate Fudge Cake. See Details
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Burlington Krispy Kreme Doughnuts is a popular chain serving world-famous doughnuts. Share a sweet treat with Fido beside one of four dog-friendly tables at the shop located in Burlington. Amongst their classic but hugely popular Original Glazed® doughnuts, you'll find New York Cheesecake, Oreo Cookies and Kreme varieties, and plenty of other tantalizing treats. Although they are most well-known for providing seasonal, classic, and specialty doughnuts, their coffee is fast becoming an American breakfast staple as well. Pair your favorite iced or filled doughnut with a frozen caramel mocha or vanilla latte. A drive-thru window is also available, so you don't have to tie your dog up outside while you go in to order. See Details
Burlington, NC, US