Dog Friendly Restaurants in Knoxville, TN

There are 160 dog-friendly restaurants in Knoxville 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 Knoxville. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly Balter Beerworks
Balter Beerworks Balter Beerworks in Knoxville, TN is a local brewery and pub with dog-friendly seating for over a hundred guests on their patio and in the beer garden. They offer house brews as well as several guest beers, house cocktails, and a wine list. Their menu includes several vegetarian and gluten free options with a diverse selection of burgers, sandwiches, entrees, and shareable plates. Balter also serves brunch every Sunday. See Details
Pet Friendly Aubrey's Strawberry Plains
Aubrey's Strawberry Plains Aubrey's Strawberry Plains in Knoxville, TN, is a Tennessee chain that specializes in comfort food and a commitment to locally sourced ingredients. This location has a dozen dog-friendly tables outside with Tvs. Their menu has options galore with sandwiches, burgers, steaks, pasta, and more. They also have a full service bar with a wide selection of craft beers and carefully chosen wines. See Details
Aubrey's Aubrey's in Knoxville, TN serves hearty, Southern cuisine such as buttermilk fried chicken, grilled salmon tacos, and BBQ ribs. Porch seating is dog friendly. See Details
Pelancho's Pelancho's in Knoxville, TN, offers old Mexico atmosphere with festive decor, tasty food at reasonable prices, and dog-friendly patio seating. Choose from quesadillas, burritos, fajitas, enchiladas, chimichangas, and a variety of steak, chicken, and seafood entrees. See Details
Cafe 4 Cafe 4 is an upscale, urban bistro situated in the heart of downtown Knoxville. They have about a dozen dog-friendly tables outside on the patio, but reservations are highly encouraged. The menu features several American classics with a modern take. You'll find shareable dishes like their Drunken Mussels as well as small plates, entrees, and specialty mac and cheese options. Cafe 4 offers a wide assortment of specialty cocktails, classic drinks, and other drinks. Happy hour is served Sunday through Thursday from 4:00pm to 7:00pm and every Wednesday evening is Ladies Night. Cafe 4 is open Monday through Thursday from 7:00am to 9:30pm, Friday from 7:00am to 10:30pm, Saturday from 9:00am to 10:30pm, and Sunday from 9:00am to 8:30pm. See Details
Smoky Mountain Brewery Smoky Mountain Brewery on Parkside Drive has sixteen pet-friendly tables where you are welcome to sit with your dog. This brewery is making their own brews like Tuckaleechee Porter, Black Bear Ale, and Cherokee Red Ale. You'll find classic brewery fare, with starters like Oven-Baked Soft Pretzels and Fried Pickles. There are quite a few sandwiches and burgers, like Philly Cheesesteak, Grilled Mountain Melt, and the Meatball Grinder, Smoky Mountain Brewery also has hand-tossed pizzas and calzones. Make your own, or go for one of the specialty pies. Entrees include steaks and ribs, including the Brewery ?Ale� Steak, which is marinated in Cherokee Red Ale. See Details
NAMA Sushi Bar Nama Sushi Bar in downtown Knoxville has four outdoor tables with dog-friendly seating. The restaurant has a contemporary, sophisticated vibe good for a romantic night out or a dinner with friends. Their menu includes a wide range of options including a large selection of gluten free dishes. You'll find specialty entrees, flavorful starters, and an assortment of sushi, nagiri, sashimi, and more. They also serve numerous vegetarian options and specials every day of the week. The downtown location is open for lunch Monday through Saturday from 11am to 3pm, and dinner is served 3pm to close. They are open Sundays from 12pm to close, and host a sushi happy hour 3pm to 6pm daily and all day Sunday. See Details
Tomato Head Market Square Tomato Head in Knoxville, TN serves simple, fresh food in a casual setting with dog-friendly outdoor seating. The menu features black bean hummus, salads with homemade dressings, hot and cold sandwiches, signature pizza, quesadillas and burritos, and desserts baked every morning like key lime pie and cobbler a la mode. See Details
Downtown Grill & Brewery Downtown Brewery in Knoxville serves American standards and tasty brews. Dogs are welcome at outdoor tables. See Details
Calhoun's on the River Calhoun's on the River in Knoxville is accessible by land and by boat with their own dock so you can take a break from the river. Fido can join you at their massive dog-friendly downstairs deck with views of the Tennessee River. The menu features barbeque, burgers, steak, and wings. Gluten free diners will have plenty of options, too, with a separate menu of items to choose from, just give your server a heads up! See Details
Barley's Taproom and Pizzeria One of the Southeast's most popular taprooms with a relaxed and casual atmosphere, Barley's Taproom and Pizzeria in Knoxville, TN, allows dogs on their outdoor, pet-friendly patio. Enjoy pizza, calzones, burgers, sandwiches, fresh salads, wings and more. Daily happy hour and brunch is available on weekends. See Details
Sunspot Sunspot is located on the Strip in the middle of the University of Tennessee campus. We have won several awards for best lunch, best brunch, and best vegetarian (although we do serve non-vegetarians as well). We strive to use as many local and organic ingredients as possible. There is a downstairs patio and a rooftop deck. We have doggie bowls for water, offer doggie treats, and are working on starting a weekly Yappy Hour. See Details
Central Flats and Taps Great patio in the North Knox neighborhood with a healthy food selection of salads, oven baked wings, flat bread pizzas and hot paninis. With 31 beers on tap, it's a fantastic spot to relax with Fido on the dog-friendly patio. See Details
Bruster's Real Ice Cream Treat yourself AND your pup to a sundae at Bruster's! They make a free sundae with dog bones on top for their furry customers. See Details
Soccer Taco Satisfy your craving for sports and great authentic Mexican cuisine at Soccer Taco in Knoxville, TN. Dogs are welcome on the pet-friendly outdoor patio. See Details
Double Dogs Double Dogs, located in Knoxville, is a casual eatery that serves up a variety of delicious grub in a sports bar-style atmosphere. Choose from menu options including appetizers, wings, salads, sandwiches, burgers, hot dogs, pizza, chicken, steak, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of the pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. See Details
K Brew K Brew is a dog-friendly coffee shop in Knoxville, TN, where Fido can join you outside at a picnic table and hammocks under the covered patio. While there's no dog menu, they do provide pup cups when requested. The menu features single-origin coffees, signature blends, delicious espresso, and handmade bagels, along with fresh bagels. See Details
SoKno Taco Cantina SoKno Taco Cantina is a locally-owned, dog-friendly taco restaurant in Knoxville, TN. Your well-behaved pup is welcome to join you at a table on the outdoor patio. They provide street-style taco-centric menu and 22 beers on tap. Ask about their Thai Portobello taco, carne asada taco, and their SoKno quesadilla platter! See Details
Soccer Taco Market square is a pet friendly place to walk the streets of the city. It is often a venue for festivals and live entertainment. Soccer Taco and a few others offer outdoor seating. Bring Fido! See Details
Three Rivers Market Three Rivers Market is a cooperative, local market that emphasizes locally sourced foods and healthy options. There are six outdoor tables around the market where you'll find dog-friendly seating. Inside the market, they offer produce, baked treats, and pre-packaged meals like sandwiches, salads, and more. In addition to offering a dog-friendly patio, they provide a "Barking Lot", an area in front of the store with dog beds, fresh water, and a places to attach a leash so your pup can be safe while you shop! Three Rivers Market is open seven days a week from 8am to 9pm. See Details
Knoxville, TN, US