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Dog Friendly American Restaurants in Knoxville, TN

There are 46 pet friendly American restaurants in Knoxville 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 Knoxville. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly Aubrey's Strawberry Plains

Aubrey's Strawberry Plains

Aubrey's Strawberry Plains

Aubrey's Strawberry Plains in Knoxville, TN, is a Tennessee chain that specializes in comfort food and a commitment to locally sourced ingredients. This location has a dozen dog-friendly tables outside with Tvs. Their menu has options galore with sandwiches, burgers, steaks, pasta, and more. They also have a full service bar with a wide selection of craft beers and carefully chosen wines.

Pet Friendly Aubrey's

Aubrey's

Aubrey's in Knoxville, TN serves hearty, Southern cuisine such as buttermilk fried chicken, grilled salmon tacos, and BBQ ribs. Porch seating is dog friendly.

Cafe 4

Cafe 4 is an upscale, urban bistro situated in the heart of downtown Knoxville. They have about a dozen dog-friendly tables outside on the patio, but reservations are highly encouraged. The menu features several American classics with a modern take. You'll find shareable dishes like their Drunken Mussels as well as small plates, entrees, and specialty mac and cheese options. Cafe 4 offers a wide assortment of specialty cocktails, classic drinks, and other drinks. Happy hour is served Sunday through Thursday from 4:00pm to 7:00pm and every Wednesday evening is Ladies Night. Cafe 4 is open Monday through Thursday from 7:00am to 9:30pm, Friday from 7:00am to 10:30pm, Saturday from 9:00am to 10:30pm, and Sunday from 9:00am to 8:30pm.

Double Dogs

Double Dogs, located in Knoxville, is a casual eatery that serves up a variety of delicious grub in a sports bar-style atmosphere. Choose from menu options including appetizers, wings, salads, sandwiches, burgers, hot dogs, pizza, chicken, steak, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of the pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal.

Jason's Deli

Jason's Deli on N Peters 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.

Not Watsons Kitchen + Bar

Not Watsons Kitchen + Bar

Not Watson's Kitchen and Bar is a hip, downtown bar with farm to table dishes and several dog-friendly seats outside. Their menu includes several vegetarian options like the Vegetarian Portobella Sandwich as well as classics like grilled salmon, ribeye, and short ribs. They offer an extensive selection of beer, wine, vodka, scotch, and more. Not Watson's is open Monday through Thursday from 11am to 10pm, Friday through Saturday from 11am to 11pm, and Sunday from 11am to 9pm.

Craven Wings Choto

Craven Wings Choto

Craven Wing is a pet-friendly establishment in Knoxville, TN. Your furry friend can join you on their covered patio with side panels, fans and heaters. Their menu features salads, boneless and traditional wings, burgers, and chicken sandwiches. A variety of sauces are gluten-free and range from mild to hot.

Tupelo Honey Cafe

Tupelo Honey Cafe

Tupelo Honey Cafe pays homage to Southern culinary traditions with a menu full of classic dishes and modern spins on old favorites. You can stop by with Fido at this location in Knoxville where there are nine dog-friendly tables outside. The menu features sandwiches, salads, snacks, and mains for any palate. Entrees include decadent dishes like the Cauliflower Steak, Sweet Tea Roasted Chicken, or Tupelo Shrimp and Grits. Brunch is a popular affair with popular dishes like the Appalachian Breakfast or Red Flannel Hash. Don't miss out on the drink menu with craft cocktails, Bloody Marys, mimosas, wine, and beer.

Carolina Ale House

Carolina Ale House

Fido is welcome to sit outside with you on the pet-friendly patio at Carolina Ale House in Knoxville, TN. This chain restaurant serves classic American-style food with appetizers, burgers, hotdogs, salads, soups, tacos, entrees, sandwiches and more. Pair your meal with a beer, wine or signature cocktail.

Seasons Innovative Bar & Grille

Seasons Innovative Bar & Grille

Seasons Innovative Bar and Grille emphasizes the chef's creativity and seasonal flavors. The menu rotates with various small plates, seasonal soups, and specialty plates like Garlic-Infused Beef Medallions or Parmesan Encrusted Barramundi. Let your server know if you are gluten free since many of the dishes can be made to suit your needs. Seasons Innovative Bar and Grille also offers a diverse selection of wine to compliment your culinary experience. They are open Monday through Thursday from 11am to 9pm, Friday through Saturday from 11am to 10pm, and Sunday from 11am to 8pm with brunch served until 2pm.

Stock and Barrel

Stock and Barrel

Stock and Barrel is located on Market Square in downtown Knoxville. They offer several dog-friendly seats on the outdoor patio. Stock and Barrel specializes in beer, bourbon, and burgers. You'll find gourmet burgers like the unique Greek with lamb or the vegetarian Deadhead with a black bean quinoa patty. Of course, they offer classic burger options and all of their beef come from a local farm. Their drink selection is extensive with a huge list of bourbon along with beer, wine, and cocktails. If your sweet tooth is calling, check out their housemade shakes and desserts.

First Watch

First Watch, located in Knoxville, is a casual cafe-style eatery that serves up a variety of delicious dishes. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their ten pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Try the Chile Chorizo Omelette filled with chorizo, avocado, green chilies, roasted onions, cheddar, Monterey jack, sour cream, and house-made pico de gallo. Or go for the Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict - two poached eggs atop toasted ciabatta, topped with wild Alaskan smoked Sockeye salmon, red onion, tomato, and hollandaise, served with lightly dressed organic mixed greens. If you're stopping by for lunch, chow down on the Roast Beef and Havarti Sandwich with roast beef, horseradish Havarti, house-roasted onions, tomato, and lemon-dressed arugula on grilled parmesan-crusted sourdough, served with a side of horseradish sauce.

McAlister's Deli

McAlister's Deli

McAlister's Deli is a dog-friendly restaurant on Parkside Dr. This deli has eight tables outside for dogs and their owners. Their chefs are proud to serve food prepared with fresh ingredients made to order. The crafted sandwiches on the menu are the specialty of the kitchen. Meat eaters can indulge in the McAlister's Club, the King Club, horseradish roast beef and cheddar, garden fresh turkey, or the black cherry and ham sandwich. Vegetarians can indulge in their new veggie sandwich or the four cheese griller, a mom-made favorite prepared their way. If you like the sound of ginormous spuds, you can order one of their topped potatoes instead, like the black Angus roast beef spud. Please note that table service isn't available, so you'll need to tie your dog up while you order inside.

Firehouse Subs

Firehouse Subs, located in Knoxville, 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 when you go in to order.

MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes

MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes

MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes on Kingston Pike has twelve dog-friendly tables outside, so Fido can come along with you to enjoy the taste trifecta of burgers, fries, and shakes. The menu includes a number of burgerlicious favorites, like the Mooyah Cheeseburger: fresh, never-frozen beef, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, and Mooyah sauce on a non-GMO potato bun. Alternatively, you can build your own burger with a choice of proteins, artisan buns, cheese, extras, veggies, and sauces to go on top. Please note that table service isn't available, so your dog will need to be tied up outside when you go in to order.

Panera Bread

The dog-friendly Panera Bread's eclectic deli/bakery menu includes soups, salads, hot and cold sandwiches, and pastries and cookies for dessert. Great place for a light lunch or dinner. Outdoor seating area welcomes dogs.

Big Kahuna Wings Bar & Grill

Big Kahuna Wings Bar & Grill

Big Kahuna's traditional and boneless wings are complemented by over 20 types of housemade sauces. Outdoor seating is dog friendly.

Half Barrel

Half Barrel offers a menu of traditional bar and grill favorites, including wings, burgers, and craft beer from across the country. Patio seating is dog friendly.

Holly's Homberg

Holly's Homberg

Holly's Homberg offers a diverse menu of gourmet sandwiches, tapas, buffet items, and vegetarian options. They have several outdoor tables with dog-friendly seating or you can take your meal to go. You'll find Southern inspired specials like Black Eyed Pea Salad or Bagel and Lox. Holly's is open Monday through Friday from 7am to 3pm and Saturday through Sunday from 8am to 3pm.

Petro's Chili & Chips

Petro's Chili & Chips

The dog-friendly Petro's Chili & Chips on Kingston Pike has four outdoor tables, so you are can bring your pup along. Petro's Chili & Chips serves their famous chili and Frito Pie, called the Petro, which you can get with original chili, vegetarian, and lite. Add grilled chicken, queso, guacamole and more to your Petro. You can also get that chili on hot dogs, nachos, and giant baked potatoes. To go along with your meal, try the Petro's Hint of Orange Iced Tea, which Petro's Chili & Chips has been serving since 1985. 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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