Dog Friendly American Restaurants in Athens, GA

There are 25 pet friendly American restaurants in Athens 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 Athens. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly Mama's Boy Restaurant
Mama's Boy Restaurant Mama's Boy Restaurant specializes in sweet and savory Southern breakfast and lunch foods, and offers dog-friendly outdoor seating. Popular menu choices include biscuits and gravy, salmon cakes Benedict, Georgia peach French toast, pimento cheeseburgers, and pulled pork sandwiches. Opens daily at 7am. See Details
Pet Friendly Clocked
Clocked Clocked uses natural and chemical free ingredients in all their dishes. Outdoor seating is dog friendly. See Details
The Foundry Athens If you're looking for modern twists on southern classics, then you've got to try The Foundry Athens, which has eight pet-friendly outdoor tables where you and your dog can enjoy a delicious meal on a beautiful day. The Foundry is located in a reclaimed iron mill and features live music every night, so make sure to check their calendar before you go to see what you'll be hearing. Try one of their specialty cocktails or a bowl of specialty grits. All of their dishes are made with locally sourced ingredients. See Details
The Pine Southern food with a twist. Varied menu includes spiced lamb flatbreads, kung pao shrimp, and rainbow trout. Dogs are welcome on the outdoor patio. See Details
Mama's Boy at the Falls of Oconee Dog-friendly Mama's Boy at The Falls of Oconee welcomes Fido at outdoor tables on the patio. They have a delicious, southern style breakfast and lunch menu. The outdoor seating overlooks a stream and small waterfall. See Details
Schlotzky's Counter-serve chain serving deli fare such as their Original sandwich, specialty pizzas, and salads. Outdoor seating is dog friendly. See Details
South Kitchen + Bar If you're looking for modern twists on southern classics, then you've got to try South Kitchen + Bar, which has six pet-friendly outdoor tables where you and your dog can enjoy a delicious meal on a beautiful day. They'll even bring a water bowl out for your pup. South Kitchen describes their dishes as ""creative food with a southern accent"", with meals like the pork belly with truffled mac and cheese and fried okra or the deviled egg trip of masala curry. Check out their sister restaurant, Trappeze Pub, which is also pet-friendly!" See Details
Rafferty's Restaurant & Bar The Rafferty's Restaurant & Bar location in Athens, GA is dog-friendly! There is a large patio of outdoor seating for you and Fido to enjoy, and tables have umbrellas to keep you both cool during hot weather. This chain restaurant specializes in burgers, steaks, and other comfort food staples. A full bar is also available. See Details
Weaver D's Beloved by hometown rockers R.E.M., this hole-in-the-wall eatery with dog-friendly patio seating has been serving tasty soul food for 30 years along the banks of the Oconee River. Enjoy hearty comfort food like chicken fingers, fried wings, pork chops and gravy, mac and cheese, and apple and peach cobbler for dessert. Dogs are welcome at outdoor tables during the summer. Open 11am to 6pm Monday thru Saturday and is closed Sunday. See Details
Catch 22 Gastropub If you're looking for great, high end beer and food, then you'll love Catch 22 Gastropub, which has seven pet-friendly outdoor tables where you and your dog can enjoy a delicious meal on a beautiful day. You and your favorite UGA student can stop by for one of their burgers, sandwiches, or entrees, like the barbecue mac and cheese or the Helldorado burger, topped with beer braised short ribs, jalapeno poppers, and pepper jack cheese. If you're feeling adventurous, try the chef's pick burger for a surprise. Catch 22 Gastropub is closed on Sundays. See Details
Locos Grill & Pub Your dog can join you at Locos Grill and Pub on Timothy Road, where they provide a lot of dog-friendly tables outside. This sports bar is known locally for slinging wings, hosting live music events, providing a huge beer selection, and displaying your favorite team's biggest games. Their menu is made up of American fare and includes a number of burgers, such as the Redneck Deluxe, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, and mayo' served on a butter-toasted kaiser roll. There are a few vegetarian options for dog owners who don't do meat as well, including a Fun Guy Philly: sauteed mushrooms, onions, green peppers with spinach, tomato, Monterrey jack, and house-dressing wrapped in a flour tortilla. See Details
Firehouse Subs Firehouse Subs, located in Athens, 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. See Details
Five Guys Five Guys, located in Athens, is a popular burger joint that serves up a variety of tasty eats. Choose from menu options including burgers, sandwiches, hot dogs, fries, milkshakes, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Try the Bacon Cheeseburger - two hand-formed patties grilled to perfection, two strips of bacon, and two slices of American cheese on a soft sesame seed bun, piled high with the toppings of your choice (mayo, lettuce, pickles, grilled onions and mushrooms, relish, jalapenos, hot sauce, and more!) Before you leave, snag one of their hand-spun Milkshakes with your favorite mix-ins (bananas, cherries, coffee, malted milk, Oreo cookies, Oreo cream, bacon, peanut butter, and more!) 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
Jason's Deli Jason's Deli on Alps Road is home to pet-friendly tables, so you can bring Fido with you to enjoy soups, salads, garden fresh salad, and for vegetarian hounds, a number of meatless eats. If meatless eats sounds good to you, then indulge in their black bean taco salad: mixed salad greens and organic blue corn chips, topped with black bean and roasted corn mix, and garnished with cheddar, sour cream, guacamole, pico de gallo, and Southwest spices, served with salsa on the side. Whether you are hungry for a fresh salad, sandwich, or dessert, you'll find your fix at Jason's Deli. 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
Grind House If you love burgers, then you'll be sure to love Grind House, which has twelve pet-friendly outdoor tables where you and your dog can enjoy a delicious meal on a beautiful day. Grind House has features award winning burgers, homemade brisket chili, and their famous boozy shakes. Build your own burger, choosing from either a beef, turkey, or veggie patty, or try a specialty burger, like the dixie style burger, topped with pimento cheese, fried green tomato, Carolina cole slaw, and chipotle ranch. Make sure to pair your meal with a shake (either alcoholic or not) or a local craft beer! See Details
Locos Grill & Pub Your dog can join you at Locos Grill and Pub on S Barnett Shoals Road, where they provide five dog-friendly tables outside. This sports bar is known locally for slinging wings, hosting live music events, providing a huge beer selection, and displaying your favorite team's biggest games. Their menu is made up of American fare and includes a number of burgers, such as the Redneck Deluxe, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, and mayo' served on a butter-toasted kaiser roll. There are a few vegetarian options for dog owners who don't do meat as well, including a Fun Guy Philly: sauteed mushrooms, onions, green peppers with spinach, tomato, Monterrey jack, and house-dressing wrapped in a flour tortilla. See Details
The Local 706 Located in Athens, GA, The Local 706 is a farm-to-table sports bar with dog-friendly outdoor seating. You and Fido can stop by for a plate of locally sourced food and signature cocktails! The patio tables are covered, so you and your pup will stay shaded and cool during hotter weather. A few menu staples include their flatbreads, burgers and a homemade red velvet cake. See Details
Checkers Drive-In Checkers Drive-In is a dog-friendly spot to enjoy a 'bold and made-to-order' burger in Athens. Visitors to Checkers Drive-In can bring Fido and head to one of its seven outdoor tables to dig in. The Drive-In's menu is made up of burgers, chicken dishes, fish, classic and boneless wings, hot dogs, fries, and sweets such as loaded and regular milkshakes, stackers, soft serve cones, and Cinnamon Apple Pie. A walk-up window is also available. See Details
Groove Burgers Located in Athens, GA, Groove Burgers is a dog-friendly restaurant with outdoor seating. The patio tables available for you and Fido have umbrellas to help keep you shaded and cool. This restaurant is locally owned and operated. The menu includes specialty burgers, sandwiches and milkshakes. See Details
The Table Bistro If you and Fido are looking for a bite to eat in Athens, GA, stop by the dog-friendly The Table Bistro! There are multiple patio tables with umbrellas to help keep you and your pup shaded during sunnier weather. This comfortable bistro has menu items like chicken sandwiches, Creole shrimp and grits, and pesto pasta. See Details
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