Dog Friendly American Restaurants in Asheville, NC

There are 42 pet friendly American restaurants in Asheville 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 Asheville. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly Sunny Point Cafe
Sunny Point Cafe Sunny Point Cafe is a family-owned, pet-friendly cafe in Asheville, NC. They serve upscale made-from-scratch food options in a cozy atmosphere. Leashed dogs are welcome on the covered outdoor patio. Menu items include salads, sandwiches, burgers, breakfast for dinner, and hearty entrees such as mighty meaty meatloaf, pork osso buco, and shrimp and grits. See Details
Pet Friendly Pack's Tavern
Pack's Tavern Pack's Tavern, located in Asheville, NC, is a modern tavern-style restaurant that serves up an eclectic menu of American eats. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables on the enclosed patio, that's heated in cooler months. The menu features items like deviled eggs, tavern pretzels with beer cheese, breaded wings, pizza, meatloaf, blackberry BBQ glazed Carolina bison short rib, buffalo mac and cheese, fish and chips, beer brined chicken, sandwiches, and more. See Details
Twisted Laurel Twisted Laurel in downtown Asheville, NC, is a dog-friendly restaurant where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table on their spacious patio, where he even gets his own dog menu! For pet parents, their menu features fresh, Italian and Greek dishes. Enjoy items like Arancini, fresh Focaccia, a grilled trout BLT, Southern fried chicken, a Greek platter with pita and horiatiki salad, pizza, salads, and more. See Details
Posana Posana is a farm-to-table restaurant with outdoor tables overlooking Historic Pack Square in Asheville, NC. Posana is so dog friendly that the restaurant serves a dog menu especially for Fido featuring a grilled chicken breast with grains, Brasstown Doggie Beefloaf, and bacon soy doggie ice cream treats. The menus for humans also feature organic, sustainable, and local ingredients. Try the oatmeal brulee with dried fruit and almonds for brunch, smoky chipotle BBQ pork spare ribs at lunch, and saffron sea scallops with sweet corn risotto for dinner. See Details
Mayfel's Mayfel's is an eclectic and fun eatery in the heart of downtown Asheville that serves Louisiana-style food including gumbo, muffalettas, po' boys, and beignets. They have two dog-friendly outdoor dining areas: the front patio and The Courtyard Bar, which is reminiscent of the New Orleans French Quarter. See Details
Universal Joint Universal Joint is a dog-friendly restaurant and bar in hip West Asheville, located in a refurbished old-time gas station. Fido can join you on the spacious outdoor patio and even gets his own dog menu with meals served on Frisbees! Enjoy bar snacks like soft pretzels, edamame, spicy egg rolls and wings. They also have a variety of burgers and sandwiches, and quesadillas and tacos. See Details
131 Main 131 Main is a pet-friendly eatery in Asheville, NC. The menu includes options like fresh-cut salmon, glazed chicken, ribeye, and roasted prime rib. Dogs are welcome on the patio which includes heaters in winter. See Details
Asheville Brewing Company Bring Fido to this pet-friendly brewery in Asheville, NC. Asheville Brewing Company's menu contains movie-themed dishes such as Lord of the onion rings, Zorba the Greek salad, Jaws sandwich, and the William Shatner quesadilla. Leashed dogs are allowed on the covered patio. See Details
Avenue M Avenue M is a dog-friendly, neighborhood restaurant and bar in the heart of North Asheville, serving something for everyone. There are gluten-free and vegan options as well as fresh fish and fabulous steaks. Plenty of local drafts on tap. Outdoor seating welcomes dogs. See Details
Rocky's Hot Chicken Shack Well-behaved dogs are welcome at several outdoor tables at this dog-friendly soul food joint in Asheville. Rocky's Hot Chicken Shack specializes in Nashville hot chicken and comfort food sides. Don't fret if you're not into spicy fried chicken, you can choose your level of spice from Plain to XX hot! The menu features fried pickles, fried green tomatoes, rotisserie chicken, Cheerwine BBQ sandwich, chicken n' waffles, and fried chicken plates with sides of corn pudding, fried okra, sweet potato casserole, mac n' cheese, pimento cheese grits, and biscuits. Order a soothing banana pudding to help cool off for dessert! See Details
Chestnut Dogs are welcome at three seasonal outdoor tables at this American restaurant in the heart of downtown Asheville. Chesnut serves lunch and dinner every day and brunch on Saturday and Sunday mornings. Popular menu items include lobster bisque, fried oyster Rockefeller salad, and steak frites. Specialty cocktails, wine, and beer is also served. Chesnut is open Monday - Thursday 11:30am - 3pm, 5pm - 9:30pm, Friday - Saturday 11:30am - 3pm, 5pm - 10pm, Sunday 9am - 3pm, 5pm - 9:30pm. Reservations recommended for dinner. See Details
Rhubarb A memorable, shared dining experience is what Rhubarb strives for. The menu features traditional regional fare with hints of international influence. Masterful creations such as Lamb Merguez Meatballs, Wood Roasted Sunburst Trout, and Rhubarb Glazed Duck Confit have quickly earned this modern eatery a sterling reputation both locally and nationally. A Bon Appetit nominee for Best New Restaurant of 2014, Rhubarb is perfect for anyone seeking a refined meal. The comfortable covered patio allows dogs. See Details
Farm Burger Dogs are welcome at six outdoor tables at this grass-fed burger chain location. Farm Burger serves build-your-own grass-fed beef, chicken, or vegan burgers with an assortment of toppings including roasted garlic, jalapenos, Lusty Monk mustard, and fried eggs. Other menu items available include pimento cheese fries topped with jalapenos, beer battered onion rings, superfood salads, and hot dogs. Farm Burger is open for lunch and dinner Sunday - Thursday 11:30am - 10pm, Friday -Saturday 11:30am - 11pm. See Details
Stone Ridge Tavern Dogs are welcome at six outdoor tables at this family restaurant in Asheville. Stone Ridge Tavern uses fresh local ingredients and serves both lunch and dinner. Menu items include bruschetta, fried gator tail, hamburger steak with brown gravy, Calabash chicken tenders, baby back ribs, and spaghetti. Stone Ridge Tavern is open Sunday - Thursday 11am - 10pm, Friday 11am - 11pm, Saturday 4pm - 11pm. See Details
Tastee-Diner Dogs are welcome at four picnic tables outside of this Asheville diner when the weather permits. Tastee Diner serves classic diner comfort foods like specialty hot dogs and hamburgers, fried chicken, grilled cheese sandwiches, and breakfast all day and night. Patrons can enjoy an adult beverage with their meal - how about a bacon bourbon vanilla milkshake or a rum and root beer float? Tastee Diner is open daily from 11am until 9pm. See Details
The Social Dogs are welcome at several outdoor tables at this bar and grill serving food until late night. The Social is a good spot to meet up with friends to enjoy a meal and a couple of adult beverages. The Social serves cocktails, beers, wines, wings, sandwiches, nachos, and salads. Breakfast is also served until noon every day. The Social is open daily from 8am until 2am. See Details
Applebee's Applebee's is a dog-friendly grill and bar serving Asheville locals and tourists alike. Visitors to Smokey Park Highway can head to one of Applebee's outdoor tables. The menu includes appetizers such as Chicken Wonton Tacos, Spinach and Artichoke Dip, and Cheeseburger Egg Rolls, plus pasta, seafood, chicken dishes, burgers, sandwiches, tacos, salads, steaks, and more. See Details
Homegrown Dogs are welcome at several outdoor tables at this cafe popular for breakfast. HomeGrown serves Southern-style comfort food with a healthy twist. Menu items include an open-faced fried chicken biscuit topped with sausage gravy, chorizo breakfast tacos, French toast casserole, and the Sunshine Bowl with saut?ed sesame greens, quinoa, peppers, two eggs, pickled onions, mushrooms, sriracha, saffron aioli, and a choice of bacon, sausage, chorizo, or tempeh. HomeGrown is open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner from 8am - 9pm. See Details
Smoky Park Supper Club Smoky Park Supper Club, located in Asheville, NC, is a casual 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. Start off with an order of the Smoky Park Fries topped with smoked brisket, beer cheese gravy, grilled pepper relish, green garlic chimichurri, and scallions. Next, chow down on the Wood-Fired Mussels with smoked shellfish broth, country ham, roasted peppers, potato strings, garlic aioli, grilled lemon, and ciabatta. Or go for the Parisian Gnocchi with local mushrooms, embered carrots, broccolini, ricotta, fennel soubise, sunflower and puffed rice crumble, and tarragon oil. Smoky Park Supper Club is open Tuesday through Thursday from 5pm to 9pm, Friday through Saturday from 4pm to 10pm, and Sunday from 10:30am to 9pm. See Details
Daddy Mac's Down Home Dive Daddy Mac's Down Home Dive is a dog-friendly restaurant in Asheville, NC, where Fido can join you at an outdoor table on the patio. The menu features wings, burgers, sliders and more. See Details
Asheville, NC, US