Dog Friendly American Restaurants in Fontana Dam, NC

There’s 1 pet friendly American restaurant in Fontana Dam that welcomes dogs at their outdoor tables, and 13 more nearby. 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 Fontana Dam. Bone appetit!

Mountview Bistro at Fontana Village Resort

Fontana Dam, NC

Mountview Bistro at Fontana Village Resort Mountview Bistro at Fontana Village Resort serves up elevated American fare. Choose from breakfast, lunch, and dinner options including omelettes, pancakes, biscuits, appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches, lunch baskets, steak, pasta, seafood, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their five pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Stop in for lunch and start with an appetizer of Fried Green Tomatoes drizzled with local honey and sriracha ranch dressing. Later, sink your teeth into the Roast Beef Dip sandwich with thinly sliced roast beef, Swiss cheese, and caramelized onions on a toasted French roll, served with herb au jus. Their menu and hours change seasonally, so be sure to call ahead! See Details

Three Jimmy's

Gatlinburg, TN

Three Jimmy's Three Jimmy's in Gatlinburg, TN offers fried chicken, BBQ pork ribs, smoked prime rib, rainbow trout, and turkey Reubens. Outdoor seating is dog friendly, and they have a dog relief area and water bowls available. Guests can also enjoy dining while their pup is safely tied to a leash hook-up! See Details

Tom & Earl's Back Alley Grill

Gatlinburg, TN

Tom & Earl's Back Alley Grill Located on the Parkway in the heart of Gatlinburg, TN the dog-friendly Tom & Earl's Back Alley Grill serves delicious bar and grill eats with a Southern spin in a casual and inviting atmosphere. Dogs are welcome to join their owners on the outdoor patio. Popular menu choices include fried green tomatoes, creamed corn fritters, jumbo wings, grilled cheese paninis, BBQ brisket sandwiches, and Hillbilly Philly cheesesteaks. Wash it down with an ice cold draft or bottled beer. See Details

Dancing Bear Appalachian Bistro

Townsend, TN

Dancing Bear Appalachian Bistro This Townsend farm-to-table restaurant, the Dancing Bear Appalachian Bistro, redefines regional cuisine in an upscale yet casual setting, all set in the beauty of the Smoky Mountains. The menu offers a assortment of regionally inspired dishes using local, seasonal ingredients — all served among elegant surroundings and calming wooded vistas. Patio seating is dog friendly. See Details

Elvira's Cafe

Sevierville, TN

Elvira's Cafe Elvira's Cafe in Sevierville, TN, is a dog-friendly eatery that serves up classic American-style dishes. Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table. Choose from menu options like pancakes, French toast, omelettes, biscuits, sweet and savory crepes, sandwiches, burgers, chicken, steak, seafood and more. See Details

Apple Valley Kitchen Cafe

Townsend, TN

Apple Valley Kitchen Cafe Apple Valley Kitchen Cafe in Townsend, TN, offers warm cabin decor and atmosphere with covered porch seating that welcomes dogs. The country style menu features hearty eats like biscuits and gravy, eggs and sausage, BBQ pulled pork sandwiches, cheeseburgers, premium ice cream, and fried apple pies. See Details

Five Guys

Gatlinburg, TN

Five Guys Five Guys, located in Gatlinburg, TN 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 or 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 Fido will need to wait outside while you go in to order. See Details

The Riverstone Restaurant

Townsend, TN

The Riverstone Restaurant Bring Fido to The Riverstone Restaurant, a pet-friendly eatery in Townsend, TN. Your pup is welcome to join you on their spacious back patio, which has umbrella-covered tables. On the menu, you'll find traditional American food such as potato skins, BBQ sandwiches, veggie burgers, taco salad, and spaghetti and meatballs. See Details

Snoring Bear Diner

Walland, TN

Snoring Bear Diner Snoring Bear Diner is a casual restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner in Walland, TN. Fido is welcome to join you on the shaded, outside patio. This dog-friendly eatery offers specialty sandwiches, gourmet hot dogs and other goodies like fish & chips. See Details

Dragon's Den Grill

Robbinsville, NC

Dragon's Den Grill Located within the Deals Gap Motorcycle Resort in Robbinsville, NC, Dragon's Den Grill allows Fido to tag along for the day and you can snag a seat at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables. Menu options include pancakes, French toast, biscuits, burgers, hotdogs, bratwurst, wings, pulled pork, and more. See Details

Dairy Queen Grill & Chill

Maryville, TN

Dairy Queen Grill & Chill Dairy Queen Grill & Chill is a dog-friendly ice cream shop and grill in Maryville, TN. Fido is welcome on the outdoor patio. Be sure to order him a free Pup Cup - a small cup of soft serve ice cream. You can enjoy their signature Blizzards and shakes, sundaes, cones, classic burgers, hot dogs, fries and more. See Details

Burger Basket

Andrews, NC

Burger Basket Burger Basket is a dog-friendly restaurant in Andrews, NC. Furry friends can stick by your side the entire visit, from ordering at the walk-up window to eating outside at one of the four tables. Menu items include burgers, chicken strips, catfish, hot dogs, sandwiches and more. See Details

Windy City Grille

Maryville, TN

Windy City Grille Windy City Grille in Maryville, TN is pet friendly. Your leashed companion can tag along at one of their eight outdoor tables. Their menu features pretzel sticks, loaded nachos, burgers, salads and wraps. A dog bowl is also available on site. See Details

TGI Fridays

Gatlinburg, TN

TGI Fridays TGI Fridays is a dog-friendly restaurant chain in Gatlinburg, TN, where Fido can join you at an outdoor table on the patio. This iconic bar and restaurant serves up classic pub food like chicken wings, loaded potato skins, whiskey-glazed ribs and chicken, burgers and sandwiches, pasta dishes, flat iron steak and more. A full bar with signature cocktails is also available. See Details