Dog Friendly American Restaurants in Oak Ridge, TN

There are 6 pet friendly American restaurants in Oak Ridge 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 Oak Ridge. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly Calhoun's
Calhoun's Calhoun's is a casual, American eatery in Oak Ridge, TN that serves up classic dishes with menu options like appetizers, wings, burgers, sandwiches, salads, barbecue, steaks, chicken, seafood, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their many pet-friendly tables on their back patio (Calhoun's requests that you call ahead so that they can escort you and your pup around back, as dogs cannot walk through the restaurant.) Start your meal with the Pulled Pork Nachos - tortilla chips topped with tender pulled pork, baked beans, beer cheese, and jalapeno peppers. Next, tuck into the Char-Grilled Wild Alaska Salmon topped with maitre d' butter and served over rice. Or enjoy the simple but spicy Kick-Back Burger topped with smoked cheddar and jack cheese, smoked bacon, jalapenos, and their spicy Kick-Back sauce. See Details
Pet Friendly Aubrey's
Aubrey's Aubrey's is a casual eatery that serves up classic American dishes. Choose from menu options like appetizers, soups, salads, burgers, sandwiches, chicken platters, barbecue, seafood, pasta, steaks, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their seven pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy an order of thick cut potato chips with buttermilk garlic dipping sauce. Next, you can't go wrong with the Thunder Road Burger - a Southern Natural prime burger topped with homemade pimiento cheese, tobacco onions, and sliced jalapeno. Or try the Rattlesnake Pasta with grilled chicken, sauteed baby spinach, and green peppers atop linguine in southwestern spiced alfredo, with cilantro. Aubrey's is open daily from 11:00am to 10:00pm. See Details
Firehouse Subs Firehouse Subs, located in Oak Ridge, 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. See Details
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. See Details
McAlister's Deli McAlister's Deli is a dog-friendly restaurant on S Illinois Ave. This deli has six 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. See Details
Oakey's Sports Grill Bring Fido to Oakey's Sports Grill in Oak Ridge, TN. Your leashed pup is welcome to join you on the pet-friendly patio. Their menu features a selection of burgers and sandwiches, salads, chicken wings and pasta. See Details
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. See Details
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. See Details
Tellico Village Yatch Club / Blue Heron Resturant The Blue Heron restaurant is located at Tellico Village Yatch Club just off the river and is open to non-members. They have six outdoor tables with dog-friendly seating, and the atmosphere is sophisticated and airy. The Blue Heron menu features classic selections like filet mignon, trout, lamb chops, and more. The restaurant is open Tuesday through Saturday from 5pm to 9pm and the bar opens at 4pm. See Details
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. See Details
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. See Details
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. See Details
Hooters Hooters, located in Alcoa, is a well-known bar and eatery that offers up an array of tasty pub grub served by the famed Hooters Girls. Choose from menu options including appetizers, wings, salads, sandwiches, tacos, burgers, seafood, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their eight pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Start off with a cold beer and an order of the Tex Mex Nachos - fresh chips topped with cheese, chili, guacamole, lettuce, pico de gallo, jalapenos, sour cream, and zesty chipotle sauce. Next, chow down on the Baja Fish Tacos with grilled or crispy fish, pico de gallo, fresh cabbage, and special sauce. Or go for the Texas Cheesesteak Sandwich with steak, sauteed onions, green peppers, mushrooms, provolone cheese, queso, Daytona Beach sauce, pico de gallo, and sliced jalapenos! See Details
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. See Details
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. See Details
Aubrey's Aubrey's, located in Lenoir City, TN, is a casual American 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 Thick-Cut Potato Chips with buttermilk garlic dipping sauce. Next, chow down on the Thunder Road Burger topped with homemade pimento cheese, tobacco onions, and sliced jalapenos. Or go for the Rattlesnake Pasta with grilled chicken, sauteed baby spinach, green peppers, linguine, southwestern spiced alfredo, and cilantro. Aubrey's is open daily from 11am to 10pm. See Details
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. See Details
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. See Details
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. See Details
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. See Details
Oak Ridge, TN, US