Dog Friendly American Restaurants in North Carolina

No need to leave Fido in the hotel room when you want to grab a bite! No matter where you’re headed, we can point you towards great American restaurants in North Carolina that will welcome Fido to join you at an outdoor table. 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 The Square Root
The Square Root The Square Root is a dog-friendly restaurant in Brevard, NC, where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table on the covered patio. They offer a variety of menu choices sure to please anyone. Enjoy items such as North Carolina mountain trout, hangar steak, peach glazed pork flat iron, cedar plank salmon, a variety of sandwiches and salads, and appetizer like the fried green tomatoes or Bavarian soft pretzel board. See Details
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
Banner Elk Cafe The Banner Elk Cafe in North Carolina has a spacious outdoor seating area that is very dog friendly. You and your pup can enjoying dining at an umbrella-covered table or under their covered patio rain or shine. There are two entrances to the outdoor area and they allow dogs of any size. Menu favorites include shrimp po boy and blueberry pancakes. 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
The Local Dogs are welcome at nine outdoor tables on the porch at The Local. Serving wood-fired flatbread pizzas, salads, burgers, seafood, pasta dishes, steaks, and tacos, The Local offers a variety of options for lunch, brunch, or dinner. Popular menu times include barbecue pork nachos, cheese curds, fried Brussels sprouts, Carolina banh mi sandwich, kale salad, and beignets. The Local is open Monday - Saturday 11am - 2am, Sunday 11am - 10pm. 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
South Beach Grill The pet-friendly South Beach Grill has been serving southern inspired locally sourced dishes for years to Outer Banks locals and tourists. Dogs are welcome on the outdoor patio. A savory surf and turf menu features low country spiced shrimp, lump crab cake, Carolina mac and cheese, sweet potato flounder, Osso Bucco, filet mignon, and fresh catch of the day cooked your way. See Details
Hops Burger Bar Hops Burger Bar is a dog friendly burger joint where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table on the patio. They serve their own Superior blend of Angus Beef, the finest of craft beers, and locally grown ingredients. See Details
Poe's Tavern Poe's Tavern is a dog-friendly restaurant located in Wrightsville Beach, NC. This literary-themed eatery is famous for their delicious burgers, however they also serve up appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches, fish tacos, and an extensive beer and wine list. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Try the Amontillado burger - a half pound in-house ground burger topped with guacamole, jalapeno-jack cheese, pico de gallo, and chipotle sour cream. For something lighter, try the Sesame Seared Tuna salad with mixed greens, tortilla strips, seared yellowfin tuna, dried cranberries, scallions, and citrus jicama slaw with a mango lime vinaigrette. Poe's also offers a delicious veggie burger that can be used in place of beef in any of their hamburgers! 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
Oliver's on the Cape Fear Oliver's on the Cape Fear is a dog-friendly restaurant in Southport, NC. This southern-style restaurant serves up a variety of menu options including calamari, shrimp, burgers, salads, soups, calabash platters, lamb, crab cakes, and more. Fido is welcome to join you for your meal, so snag a seat at one of their many pet-friendly outdoor tables which are enclosed and heated during the cooler months. Start your lunch with the soft shell crab bites, quartered, lightly dusted and fried, and topped with a housemade sriracha-creole aioli. Next, dig into the juicy Southern Burger - a half pound chopped short rib and chuck burger topped with housemade pimiento cheese, crispy bacon, and a fried onion ring, and served with potato salad or french fries. Wash your meal down with a Margarita Martini (triple sec, simple syrup, lime juice, and an egg white, and garnished with a lime twist and coarse salt). See Details
Sweet n Savory Cafe Sweet n Savory Cafe is a dog-friendly eatery in Wilmington, NC, where Fido can join you at an outdoor table for breakfast, lunch or dinner. They serve everything from breakfast sandwiches to seafood and steak, as well as have a bakery on site. Vegetarian options are also available. 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
Veranda Veranda is a unique dog-friendly cafe in Black Mountain where Fido can join you at a table on the scenic back deck. They offer an assortment of daily specials, house-made soups, sandwiches, wraps, paninis, salads, decadent desserts and more! See Details
Big Burger Spot Big Burger Spot is a dog-friendly restaurant in Greensboro, NC, where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table, and they even offer a dog menu! Visitors can enjoy char-grilled burgers, hot dogs, fries, and shakes. See Details
The Purple Onion The Purple Onion in Saluda, NC, features a large, covered outdoor dining area that is dog friendly. They serve lunch and dinner and offer a wide selection of offerings all the way from pizza to fine dining. Excellent selection of craft beers. See Details
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