Dog Friendly Restaurants Near GVL Airport

There are 24 dog-friendly restaurants near GVL Airport 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 GVL Airport. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly Atlas Pizza
Atlas Pizza
Atlas serves subs, wraps, wings, and a huge selection of gourmet and specialty pizza. Outdoor seating is dog friendly.
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Pet Friendly Wild Wing Cafe
Wild Wing Cafe
You can always find cold beer, hot wings, and fun times at Wild Wing Cafe, a dog-friendly restaurant in Gainesville, GA. Bring Fido to an outdoor tables so you can enjoy great American eats, beer, and good company. Known for tasty wings customized to your liking, choose from a selection of traditional Buffalo sauces catering to mild tastes or eye-watering "Braveheart" heat. For a unique take on popular wings, opt for signature flavors which include Italian, Flying Fajita, and Honey Lime Sriracha. Additional menu items include wraps, sandwiches, burgers, and salads.
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Pet Friendly Skogie's on Lake Lanier
Skogie's on Lake Lanier
Offering lakeside dining at the Gainesville Marina, Skogie's on Lake Lanier serves fresh seafood with a craft beer selection. Dogs are welcome outdoors at pet-friendly picnic tables. A courtesy boat dock is just a short walk from the restaurant.
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Pet Friendly Re-cess Southern Gastro Pub
Re-cess Southern Gastro Pub
Recess Southern Gastro Pub is open Monday through Friday from 11:00am to 10:00pm, and Saturday from 5:00pm to 10:00pm. This modern eatery offers a variety of American style menu options prepared with lots of flair and flavor. Let Fido tag along and grab a seat at one of their four pet-friendly outdoor tables. Choose from menu options like soups, salads, burgers, flatbreads, seafood, steaks, and much more. Start your dinner off with an order of seared lamb lollipops served with a potato pancake and horseradish mint aioli. Next, dig into some shrimp n' grits - grilled shrimp served with seared pork belly, Brussels sprouts, cheddar grits, a bacon white wine reduction, and pickled red onions!
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Pet Friendly Avocados
Avocados
Leashed pups are welcome on the patio outside Avocados, a dog-friendly eatery in Gainesville, GA. Order burgers, tacos, pasta, sandwiches and more. A full bar is available and a brunch bar is served on Sundays.
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Pet Friendly Bourbon Brothers
Bourbon Brothers
Bourbon Brothers is a pet-friendly smokehouse and tavern in Gainesville, FL, serving upscale BBQ and a wide selection of drinks—not just bourbon. Enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner and a popular Sunday brunch on the spacious outdoor patio with your pup.
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Pet Friendly Dunkin' Donuts Browns Bridge Road SW
Dunkin' Donuts Browns Bridge Road SW
Dunkin' is a dog-friendly chain in Gainesville, GA, with outdoor covered tables where pups are welcome. Enjoy coffee, iced beverages, donuts, breakfast sandwiches, bagels and more while Fido relaxes by your side. Pup cups are also available from their partial dog menu. This location offers a drive-thru for convenient ordering.
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Pet Friendly Firehouse Subs
Firehouse Subs
Firehouse Subs, located in Gainesville, 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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Pet Friendly Bruster's Real Ice Cream
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.
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Pet Friendly Avocados Restaurant
Avocados Restaurant
Avocados Restaurant in downtown Gainesville, GA is pet friendly. Bring Fido along to sit at one of the outdoor tables available to two and four-legged visitors on the sidewalk patio during lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch. Their menu offers a range of options from eggs benedict and salads to sandwiches and fish tacos.
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Pet Friendly Starbucks
Starbucks
Whether you are getting your early morning coffee fix or fueling up for a late night, Starbucks has you covered. This location on Dawsonville Highway Ste 210 in Gainesville provides six 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.
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Pet Friendly Schlotzsky's
Schlotzsky's
Schlotzsky's, located in Gainesville, is a well-known delicatessen that serves up delicious salads, wraps, flatbreads, sandwiches, pizzas, and more! Fido is welcome to join you at one of their six pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Try the Deluxe Original Sandwich with smoked ham, Genoa and Cotto salami, melted cheddar, mozzarella, parmesan, black olives, red onion, lettuce, tomato, mustard, and signature dressing on a toasted sourdough bun. Or go for the Tuscan Sandwich with hand-carved turkey, provolone, Swiss, bacon, chipotle pesto, cilantro, roasted red peppers, chipotle mayo, avocado, field greens, and tomato on ciabatta. For something a bit lighter, go for the Margherita Artisan Flatbread topped with sundried tomato pesto, fresh basil, roasted tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, parmesan cheese, and balsamic reduction. Please note that table service isn't available, so you'll need to tie your dog up while you order inside.
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Pet Friendly Firehouse Subs
Firehouse Subs
Firehouse Subs, located in Gainesville, 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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Pet Friendly Dairy Queen
Dairy Queen
Dairy Queen is a dog-friendly quick-service food concept serving frozen sweet treats to Gainesville locals and tourists alike. four outdoor tables are available to dog owners with a sweet tooth wanting to indulge alongside Fido. Dairy Queen's menu is comprised of Grillburgers, artisan-style sandwiches, hot dogs, chicken strip baskets, snacks such as Pretzel Sticks with Zesty Queso, Potato Skins, and chicken snack melts, salads, and sides such as fries, onion rings, and cheese curds. Its menu also includes blizzards, hot desserts a la mode, dipped cones, sundaes, cold and blended coffees, shakes, malts, and Orange Julius drinks. A drive-thru window is also available if you don't want to tie your dog up outside while you go in to order.
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Pet Friendly Dairy Queen
Dairy Queen
Dairy Queen is a dog-friendly quick-service food concept serving frozen sweet treats to Gainesville locals and tourists alike. five outdoor tables are available to dog owners with a sweet tooth wanting to indulge alongside Fido. Dairy Queen's menu is comprised of Grillburgers, artisan-style sandwiches, hot dogs, chicken strip baskets, snacks such as Pretzel Sticks with Zesty Queso, Potato Skins, and chicken snack melts, salads, and sides such as fries, onion rings, and cheese curds. Its menu also includes blizzards, hot desserts a la mode, dipped cones, sundaes, cold and blended coffees, shakes, malts, and Orange Julius drinks. A drive-thru window is also available if you don't want to tie your dog up outside while you go in to order.
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Pet Friendly Five Guys
Five Guys
Five Guys is a dog-friendly eatery in Gainesville, GA, where Fido can join you at an outdoor, umbrella-shaded table. Please note that table service isn't available, so your pup will need to wait outside while you place your order inside. The restaurant offers affordable and delicious non-fast-food burgers with quick service. They also serve hot dogs, fries, grilled cheese and veggie sandwiches.
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Pet Friendly Haydee’s Cafe & Cantina
Haydee’s Cafe & Cantina
Haydee’s Cafe & Cantina in Gainesville, GA is pet friendly. Your leashed four-legged family member can join you on their spacious patio, perfect for large and small dogs. Enjoy delicious offerings like breakfast tacos, chicken fajitas and veggie burritos. The outdoor dining area is fenced and features shaded seating with umbrellas.
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Pet Friendly Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar Gainesville
Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar Gainesville
Bring Fido to Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar at Limestone Marketplace in Gainesville, GA, to enjoy a bite from the dog menu! This chain restaurant features an pet-friendly outdoor patio where visitors can enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner together. The menu includes options like chicken & waffles, southern shakshuka, and honey pecan chicken salad sandwich alongside craft beers and cocktails.
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Pet Friendly Senior Fiesta
Senior Fiesta
Señor Fiesta in Gainesville, GA, is a dog-friendly, locally-owned restaurant featuring a fenced-in covered patio perfect for dining with your pup. Guests enjoy fresh, made-from-scratch Mexican cuisine, from chips and salsa to flavorful entrees, plus a full bar with standout margaritas. With a fun, family-friendly atmosphere, it’s a welcoming spot for great food and service.
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Pet Friendly Culver's
Culver's
Culver's is a fast food restaurant in Gainesville, GA, with a small dog-friendly front patio. Fido must wait outside while you place and collect your order from the counter inside. Culver's is known for their signature ButterBurgers and fresh frozen custard. Menu items include American favorites such as burgers, sandwiches, chicken tenders, crinkle cut fries, and mashed potatoes with gravy.
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