Dog Friendly Restaurants in Cherokee, NC

There are 7 dog-friendly restaurants in Cherokee 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 Cherokee. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly Wize Guyz Grille
Wize Guyz Grille Wize Guyz Grille, located in Cherokee, NC, is a casual, dog-friendly fast food-style eatery where Fido can join you at a table on the outdoor covered patio. Enjoy American cuisine like New York style pizza, chicken wings, burgers, pasta, sandwiches and more. Please note that table service is not available. Fido will have to wait outside while you order. See Details
Pet Friendly Native Brews Tap & Grill
Native Brews Tap & Grill Native Brews Tap & Grill is a Native American woman-owned restaurant in the heart of Cherokee, NC serving local cuisine and classic favorites. Their beverage menu includes beer, hard seltzer, spiced ale and spirits. Dogs are allowed at outdoor tables. See Details
Paul's Family Restaurant Dog-friendly Paul's Family Restaurant invites you and Fido to dine at a table on their covered front porch in Cherokee, NC. This family-style restaurant offers classic American fare including trout, steak, burgers and more. See Details
Qualla Java Cafe Qualla Java Cafe is a native-owned coffee shop near the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Cherokee, NC. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their two dog-friendly umbrella-shaded tables with river views. They serve high-quality, small-batch Colombian coffee in several roasts. Teas, espresso and hot chocolate are also available for purchase. See Details
Dairy Queen Dairy Queen is a dog-friendly quick-service food concept serving frozen sweet treats to Cherokee locals and tourists alike. four outdoor tables are available to dog owners with a sweet tooth wanting to indulge alongside Fido. Dairy Queen's menu is comprised of Grillburgers, artisan-style sandwiches, hot dogs, chicken strip baskets, snacks such as Pretzel Sticks with Zesty Queso, Potato Skins, and chicken snack melts, salads, and sides such as fries, onion rings, and cheese curds. Its menu also includes blizzards, hot desserts a la mode, dipped cones, sundaes, cold and blended coffees, shakes, malts, and Orange Julius drinks. A drive-thru window is also available if you don't want to tie your dog up outside while you go in to order. See Details
Funnel Cakes Ice Cream Station Funnel Cakes Ice Cream Station is a casual ice cream shop in Cherokee, NC serving made-to-order funnel cakes on a small patio. There are a couple of outdoor tables on the covered porch where dogs can join you. Please note table service is not available, so dogs must remain outside while you go in to order. See Details
Firehouse Subs Saunooke Village Firehouse Subs is a chain eatery with a pet-friendly location at Saunooke Village in Cherokee, NC. This sandwich shop features a covered porch with outdoor seating where owners dining with their canine companions can unwind. Their menu features hot specialty subs, build-your-own sandwiches, cold hoagies and salads. See Details
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
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
Howard's Restaurant Howard's Restaurant is a dog-friendly spot in Gatlinburg, TN, where Fido can join you at an outdoor table on its fully-covered patio overlooking the creek. The establishment features a dog menu with a grilled hamburger or chicken patty and complimentary water. The menu for humans has burgers, steaks and seafood entrees. A full bar is also available on site. See Details
Fox & Parrot Tavern Fox & Parrot Tavern is a dog-friendly restaurant in Gatlinburg, TN, that serves traditional British pub fare like Bubble and Squeak, Welsh rabbit, and shepherd's pie. Fido is welcome to join you inside or at an outdoor table on the second-level porch. See Details
Mad Dog's Creamery & Donuts Mad Dog's Creamery & Donuts in Gatlinburg is a cheery ice cream and donut shop located along a quaint creek. Fido is welcome in the pet-friendly outdoor area, and they even sell dog treats shaped like donuts. They serve 24 flavors of hand-dipped premium ice cream, soft serve, sundaes, banana splits, milkshakes, a variety of delicious donuts, and the best funnel cakes in town. See Details
Timbers Log Cabin Restaurant Timbers Log Cabin Restaurant, located in Gatlinburg, TN, is a casual eatery that serves up a variety of delicious American fare. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Try their delicious burgers and salads. See Details
Split Rail Eats Split Rail Eats, located in Gatlinburg, TN, is a casual eatery that serves up a variety of delicious American cuisine. 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 Fried Cheese Curds served with jalapeno ranch dressing, then chow down on the Southwestern Burger topped with pepper jack cheese, jalapenos, tomatoes, red onions, avocado, lettuce, and chipotle mayo. Or go for the unique Polish Reuben with kielbasa, sauerkraut, pickles, Swiss cheese, and Thousand Island dressing on grilled rye bread. Split Rail Eats is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10:30am to 7pm. See Details
Anthony's Italian Restaurant Anthony's Italian Restaurant welcomes Fido to join you at a pet-friendly outdoor table on their front porch in Bryson City, NC. They even have a dog menu with biscuits for your pup to enjoy! Try their selection of Italian-American favorites such as paninis, pasta, and pizza. See Details
Foragers Canteen Foragers Canteen, located in Dillsboro, NC, is a casual eatery that serves up a variety of tasty, farm-to-table grub. 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 Crispy Cluckin' Chips - crispy chicken skin with salt, pepper, and sumac, served with pimento cheese sauce. Next, chow down on the Coastal Car Hopper Taco with grilled or fried wild Mahi Mahi, pineapple slaw, lime crema, cilantro, and cheddar cheese. Or go for the Back Porch Burger topped with house-made pimento cheese, house-peppered bacon, a fried green tomato, and bibb lettuce on a house brioche bun. Foragers Canteen is open Monday from 4pm to 9pm, Tuesday through Thursday from 11:30am to 9pm, Friday through Saturday from 11:30am to 10pm, and Sunday from 12pm to 8pm. See Details
Creekside Oyster House and Grill Creekside Oyster House and Grill is a pet-friendly restaurant in Sylva, NC. They offer great seafood and the bar serves popcorn shrimp, jumbo wings, soft shell crab and catfish sandwiches. Outdoor seating is dog friendly. See Details
Mellow Mushroom Mellow Mushroom in Gatlinburg, TN is home to eleven pet-friendly tables outside on the ground level, so you can bring Fido with you to enjoy a specialty pie, calzone, hoagie, or salad. Place your order at their to-go window for one of their most popular pies, the Holy Shiitake Pie with an olive oil and garlic base finished with a garlic aioli swirl and a spritz of black truffle oil. See Details
The Lazy Hiker The Lazy Hiker brews IPA, porter, amber, and a selection of seasonal beers throughout the year. Drop by with Fido after hiking the Appalachian Mountain trails. See Details
Innovation Brewing Innovation Brewing in Sylva, NC, lives up to its name by creating new and inventive brews without neglecting the tried and true styles that have become staples in the microbrewing industry. Outdoor seating area alongside a running creek is dog friendly. They have a food truck on site and there is a pizza shop next door. See Details
Cherokee, NC, US