The task of planning and preparing a bountiful Thanksgiving dinner can be daunting. Spending hours confined to a messy kitchen knee-deep in pots and pans, and a hot oven stuffed with a baking bird isn’t everyone’s idea of fun. Thankfully, some restaurants and hotels do all the work for you, and even allow your pup to join the culinary celebration on Turkey Day. Here are some of our favorite places to dine out with your dog this Thanksgiving.
Where to Enjoy Thanksgiving Dinner With Your Dog
Posted by Scott Tunstall
GG's Waterfront
Share Turkey Day with your pooch and enjoy a view under the covered terrace at GG's Waterfront in Hollywood, FL. Choose from a prix fixe menu for the whole table that includes traditional sides, seasonal desserts, and, of course, turkey! Thanksgiving menu options start at $49 per person for turkey or $65 per person for prime rib as the main course. Reserve a table or order a to-go meal ahead of time and savor it at home instead.
Don’t leave the water views behind with a stay at the pet-friendly La Quinta by Wyndham Ft. Lauderdale Airport. When you wake up in the morning, take a stroll along the sand at the Dog Beach of Hollywood.
Timber Kitchen & Bar
Say “timber!” and watch the good times roll in one of the four outdoor igloos on the patio at Timber Kitchen & Bar. Huddle in a bubble with your nearest and dearest at this sleek American eatery and dig into a pet-friendly, four-course Thanksgiving feast for $45 per adult and $19 for kids under 12. Call ahead to reserve your spot at the restaurant with the much-loved motto, “Work hard, play hard.”
You won’t have to go far to stay overnight at the Residence Inn by Marriott Bangor, which houses Timber Kitchen & Bar. Meet local pups and spread holiday cheer at Bangor Dog Park during your stay.
FIG Santa Monica
Located at The Fairmont Miramar Hotel, pet-friendly FIG Restaurant is a neighborhood bistro with a seasonally-inspired menu that utilizes ingredients from local farms. This Thanksgiving, Chef Damon Gordon meticulously crafts a prix-fixe menu with dishes made only with the finest seasonal ingredients. For $90 per person, indulge in a celebration of flavors that will leave you grateful for every delicious bite. Dine with your dog on the patio before retiring to your room in the Fairmont Miramar with full bellies.
A trip to Santa Monica isn’t complete without a walk on the nearby Santa Monica Pier and Boardwalk. Leashed dogs are welcome to join you for an evening walk on the planks.
Season's at Highland Lake
Western North Carolina experienced vast devastation due to Hurricane Helene in 2024. Thankfully, the Flat Rock area fared well and residents and businesses would be especially grateful for your support while the region recovers in all ways including financially. Season's at Highland Lake is serving a cornucopia of festive delights for you to enjoy with your hungry hound on November 28. The mouthwatering buffet includes smoked salmon, poached shrimp, seared halibut with a lemon-dill sauce, glazed ham, and carving stations featuring herb-roasted turkey and prime rib. Salads, traditional side dishes, and seasonal desserts round out the feast. Savor it on the pet-friendly patio for $60 per person.
If you’re traveling with a small dog, eat, drink and be merry without having to worry about getting home by reserving a room at the Highland Lake Inn & Resort.
The Capital Grille
Sit down to an elegant Thanksgiving meal at one of The Capital Grille’s many dog-friendly locations across the country. In addition to its full dinner menu, on November 28, the upscale eatery is serving special Thanksgiving favorites including slow-roasted turkey with gravy, brioche stuffing, green beans with Marcona almonds, cranberry-pear chutney, mashed potatoes, pecan-crusted sweet potatoes with hot honey, and pumpkin cheesecake starting at $55 per person. Fido is welcome to join you at one of The Capital Grille’s outdoor tables where you can expect the same high standard of service, or you can pre-order a family-style meal to take home with all of the fixings for $135.
Carpenters Hall
Carpenters Hall, an indoor/outdoor restaurant in a pecan grove, housed within Austin’s pet-friendly Carpenter Hotel, is serving a $75 three-course prix fixe holiday menu on Thanksgiving. A la carte specials with a Texas twist on traditional dishes will also be available throughout the day, along with a variety of fall-inspired desserts. Dogs are welcome on the spacious outdoor patio and reservations are recommended.
The West Austin Dog Park is just over a mile from the Carpenter Hotel and offers a fenced off-leash area where Fido can get in a turkey trot before or after dinner.
Passerelle Bistro
Nestled in the beautiful Falls Park on the Reedy in downtown Greenville, SC, Passerelle Bistro will be serving a full Thanksgiving lunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Stack your plate with roasted turkey, baked ham and all your favorite sides, or sample the restaurant’s seasonal French dishes. Leashed dogs are welcome on the cozy patio overlooking the park, weather permitting. Call ahead for reservations.
Stay in town for the weekend and embrace the hospitality and charm of downtown Greenville. Aloft Greenville Downtown provides comfortable, modern accommodations and is only three blocks from Falls Park. Fido can also help sniff out Black Friday deals at the pet-friendly Mast General Store and many other pet-friendly shops along Greenville’s Main Street.
Courtyard Restaurant at Kennedy School
McMenamins breathes new life into historic buildings and transforms them into incredible hotels and brewpubs. Spend Thanksgiving with your Terrier at Courtyard Restaurant at Kennedy School and see for yourself. This Turkey Day, they are offering a buffet that includes the classics, from roast turkey and cider-glazed ham to pumpkin pies and assorted desserts, plus some delicious sides you won’t find anywhere else. Of course, the bar will be open so you can order the perfect ale, wine or spirit to accompany your feast. Dogs are welcome to keep their owners company on the patio.
It doesn't matter if you overindulge with a second helping and dessert, you won't have far to travel to enjoy an afternoon nap at McMenamins Kennedy School. Dogs of any size are welcome to stay with you in the queen rooms located in the main schoolhouse building.
Lulu California Bistro
This year, celebrate Turkey Day in style on the lively pet-friendly patio at Lulu California Bistro in Palm Springs. For $60, Lulu is offering a 4-course, prix fixe holiday menu consisting of an amuse bouche, soup or salad course with options like butternut squash soup or the harvest salad, your choice of 10 different main courses including turkey and prime rib, and one of five different desserts to choose from including Lulu’s Spiced Chai Creme Brulee.
Feast with Fido and then gratefully retire to the comfortable, dog-friendly accommodations at Thompson Palm Springs by Hyatt which doesn’t charge an additional pet fee.
For more ways to dine with Fido, check out these hotels with dog room service menus.