Dog Friendly Barbecue Restaurants in Knoxville, TN

There are 4 pet friendly barbecue 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 Dead End BBQ
Dead End BBQ Dead End BBQ in Knoxville, TN, has several dog-friendly tables on their covered patio as well as high-top tables out front. They specialize in Southern-style barbeque. The menu includes BBQ plates, sandwiches, wings, and specialty options like their Bar-B-Queso. Top it all off with a cold beer and your meal is complete! See Details
Pet Friendly Sweet P's Downtown Dive
Sweet P's Downtown Dive Sweet P's Downtown Dive is a hip barbeque joint with a large outdoor patio where you'll find plenty of dog-friendly seating. Their menu hosts a wide selection of sandwiches, plates, sides, and meats like pulled chicken and beef brisket. Be sure to check out the daily specials! The downtown location hosts live music, fundraisers, and special events throughout the month. Every Thursday, you can get wine bottles for half the price all day. Sweet P's Downtown Dive is open Tuesday through Thursday from 11am to 9pm, Friday from Saturday 11am to 10pm, and Sunday from 11am to 9pm. See Details
Archers BBQ Archers BBQ is a beloved local chain with classic barbeque plates and signature dishes. This location has two dog-friendly, outdoor tables. You'll find ribs, pulled pork, pulled chicken, sandwiches, and hot dogs. You might even try Captain Almond's BBQ Sundae which comes with layers of pork or chicken, slaw or potato salad, and Texas toast on the side. Archers BBQ is open Monday through Thursday from 11am to 8pm, Friday through Saturday from 11am to 8pm, and Sunday from 12pm to 7pm. See Details
Buddy's Bar-B-Q Buddy's Bar-B-Q is a dog-friendly spot to enjoy Southern hospitality and fresh smoked meats in Knoxville. Buddy's offers three outdoor tables to dog owners wanting to dig into a plate of Smoky Wings alongside their canine companion. The restaurant's menu is made up of sandwiches, Hawg Back Potatoes, wings, chili, sides of beans, slaw, and hush puppies, and dinner plates of pork, chicken, ham, and ribs. Those with a sweet tooth can save room for LaMuriel's Lemon Pie, a Hot Fudge Sundae, or a Gourmet Chocolate Chip Cookie. 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
Calhoun's Maryville Calhoun's in Maryville has plenty of dog-friendly seating where Fido can join you at their large outdoor patio. The menu features barbeque, burgers, steak, and wings. Gluten free diners will have plenty of options, too, with a separate menu of items to choose from, just give your server a heads up! Calhoun's is open Sunday through Thursday from 11am to 10pm and Friday through Saturday from 11am to 11pm. See Details
Li'l Jo's BBQ Li'l Jo's BBQ is a dog-friendly restaurant in Maynardville, TN that welcomes leashed pups at their four outdoor tables. The menu features items such as pulled pork, chicken tenders, tater chips, coconut shrimp and beef brisket. See Details
Knoxville, TN, US