Dog Friendly Restaurants in Claremont, NC

There are 151 dog-friendly restaurants within 20 miles of Claremont 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 Claremont. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly Olde Hickory Station
Olde Hickory Station Olde Hickory Station is a dog-friendly American restaurant located in heart of Hickory, NC. Fido is welcome to accompany you for breakfast, lunch or dinner beside an umbrella-shaded table on the outside patio. Enjoy breakfast classics such as omelettes, eggs Benedict, and Belgian waffles, or sample lunch specials which include signature burgers, freshly-made sandwiches, pizza, and seasonal salads. Choose from meat and seafood entrées, steak, or a house-smoked dinner plate for an evening meal. See Details
Pet Friendly Blowing Rock Draft House & Brewery
Blowing Rock Draft House & Brewery American Honor Ale House is a dog-friendly restaurant in Hickory, NC, where Fido can join you at a table in the covered, outdoor seating area. Choose from menu options like appetizers, salads, sandwiches, burgers, steak, poultry, fish and more. See Details
Mi Pueblo Mi Pueblo is open Sunday through Thursday from 11:00am to 10:00pm, and Friday through Saturday from 11:00am to 10:30pm. This Mexican eatery serves up a variety of fresh and authentic dishes including nachos, fajitas, burritos, enchiladas, chicken, seafood, beef, pork, soups, salads, and more. Bring Fido along for the day and snag a seat at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables. Start your meal off with an order of Guacamole Regional made with chunky, fresh avocados cut in pieces and topped with pico de gallo, and served with golden flour tortilla chips. Next, try the Burrito Mexicano - a flour tortilla stuffed with your choice of chicken, pork or ground beef, cooked with tomatoes, onions, and bell peppers topped with cheese dip, lettuce, tomatoes and guacamole and served with Mexican rice and refried beans. See Details
North Harbor Club For anyone looking for a great restaurant on the harbor, check out the North Harbor Club in Davidson, NC, which has lots of pet-friendly outdoor seating on their patio overlooking the lake. Pull up in your boat to one of the nine boat slips, which are complimentary for customers, or come by car for the traditional parking. North Harbor Club serves a variety of seafood and land fare like the mango shrimp, cornmeal crusted catfish, or aged filet mignon. Patio seating is extremely popular but is given on a first come, first serve basis, so try to beat the rush! See Details
Backstreet Pub Backstreet offers a wide selection of bottled and beers on tap. Dogs are welcome both inside and outside. See Details
Crafty Burg'r If you like burgers, you've love Crafty Burg'r, which has several pet-friendly outdoor tables where you and your dog can enjoy a delicious meal on a beautiful day. Crafty prides themselves on providing extremely fresh burgers- the meat is ground daily, the buns are freshly baked, and the sides are all prepared and cooked in-house. Build your own burger or try one of the specialty burgers like the Mac n' Cheese Burg'r or the Rolling Hills of Carolina Burg'r, topped with chili, cheese, slaw, bustard, and onions. Pair it all with one of Crafty's beer and wine selections. See Details
Lake Norman Cottage For anyone who loves wine, Lake Norman Cottage is the place to go. They have plenty of pet-friendly outdoor seating on their patio, and from there, you can watch boats drift by on Lake Norman and enjoy the refreshing lake breeze. The Cottage is a wine bar and shop, featuring a huge wine list, fresh baked cookies and pastries, gelato, and full meals. The menu is rotating depending on availability, so make sure to ask your server about the specials, and to find the perfect wine pairing to go along with your food. The staff is extremely knowledgable and would love to guide you on your wine journey. See Details
Bruster's Real Ice Cream Treat yourself AND your pup to a sundae at Bruster's! They make a free sundae with dog bones on top for their furry customers. See Details
Famous Toastery Famous Toastery, located in Mooresville, is a casual cafe-style joint that serves up a myriad of delicious eats. Choose from menu options including breakfast sandwiches, egg plates, omelettes, French toast, waffles, pancakes, sandwiches, wraps, melts, salads, burgers, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their eight pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Try the Avocado Benny - a split avocado baked with two eggs any style, topped with pepper jack cheese and Cajun spices, served with pico de gallo and fresh fruit. Or go for a plate of FlapJacks in your choice of flavor (Banana Nut, Apple Cinnamon, Blueberry, Raspberry Walnut, Chocolate Chip, or Coconut.) If you're stopping by for lunch, chow down on the Left Coast BLT with bacon, lettuce, tomato, avocado, brie, and pesto mayo on whole wheat bread, served with a side of pesto pasta salad. See Details
Bad Daddy's Burger Bar Delicious burgers and salads with build your own options. Only eight outside tables, but very welcoming to dogs on leashes, and will bring water out for them as well. See Details
Mellow Mushroom This hip and modern dog-friendly national pizza chain puts a unique spin on the traditional pizza place, employing a carefree attitude in all of their culinary creations. They offer classic salads, subs, calzones, and pizza, but venture on the eclectic side with offerings like jerk chicken, tempeh, or tofu hoagies, and specialty pizza such as the Kosmic karma, Thai Dye, and Philosopher's Pie. Wash it down with a local craft beer while relaxing with Fido on the outdoor patio. Opens daily at 11am. See Details
Lake Norman Tavern Lake Norman Tavern is a local watering hole located in Mooresville, NC, that offers up an extensive menu of traditionally delicious pub grub. Choose from menu options like appetizers, soups, salads, wings, tacos, fried seafood baskets, ribs, burgers, hotdogs, sandwiches, seafood, steak, chicken, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their five pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Start with a cold beer and an order of Jalapeno Poppers stuffed with cheddar and cream cheese, with a side of chili lime ranch dressing for dipping. Next, sink your teeth into the South of the Border Burger topped with pepper jack, fresh jalapenos, and a white cayenne lime sauce. Or go for the highly recommended Baja Style Fish Tacos with beer battered grouper, cabbage, pico, and white cayenne lime sauce on warm tortillas! Lake Norman Tavern is open Monday through Thursday from 11:00am to 12:00am, Friday from 11:00am to 2:00am, Saturday from 8:00am to 2:00am, and Sunday from 8:00am to 11:00pm. See Details
Toucan's Lakefront Fido can join you at an outdoor, lakeside table at the dog-friendly Toucan's Lakefront on Lake Norman in Mooresville, NC. Pair a one of their creative tiki cocktails with food menu items like tacos, crab cakes, seafood platters, sandwiches, salads, burgers, fajitas and more. See Details
Davinos Queens Pizza Davinos Queens Pizza is a casual Italian eatery that serves up a wide variety of menu options. Choose from appetizers, salads, pizza, wings, strombolis, calzones, pasta, sub sandwiches, desserts, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their four pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Try the White Pizza with ricotta cheese, garlic oil, mozzarella cheese, and fresh tomatoes. The slightly more carnivorous can try the Meat Pizza topped with homemade pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese, sausage, beef, pepperoni, and bacon. Davinos Queens Pizza is open Monday through Thursday from 11:00am to 9:00pm, and Friday through Saturday from 11:00am to 10:00pm. See Details
Safari Miles If you're looking for a great place for a delicious meal, check out Safari Miles, which has eight pet-friendly outdoor tables where you and your dog can enjoy a meal on a beautiful day. Safari Miles features fresh ingredients, including seafood and the finest USDA choice beef, so make sure to ask about the daily food and drink specials. Try ordering Miles' Sizzling Prime Rib- prime rib with roasted garlic and rubbed in Cajun seasoning with au jus. Check the calendar before you plan to go- Safari Miles features live music some nights, which you won't want to miss. See Details
Bruster's Real Ice Cream Treat yourself and your pup to a sundae at Bruster's, a dog-friendly ice cream shop in Cornelius, NC. They make a sundae with dog bones on top for their furry customers. See Details
Hickory Tavern Hickory Tavern, located in Hickory, is a casual sports bar-style eatery that serves up a variety of tasty grub. Choose from menu options including appetizers, salads, wings, chicken tenders, steak, seafood, tacos, burgers, sandwiches, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Start off with a cold beer and an order of the Wings in your choice of sauce (Mild, Medium, Hot, Caribbean Jerk, Teriyaki, Honey Bee Sting, and more.) Next, chow down on the Smokehouse Burger topped with two slices of thick-cut bacon, Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ sauce, shredded jack and cheddar cheeses, and crispy onion straws. Or go for the Grilled Fish Tacos - two soft white corn tortillas filled with blackened whitefish, shredded cabbage, pico de gallo, Cajun remoulade, and fresh cilantro. See Details
Sabi Asian Bistro If you're looking for delicious sushi, check out Sabi Asian Bistro, which has eight pet-friendly outdoor tables where you and your dog can enjoy a meal on a beautiful day. You can feast on both traditional and specialty rolls, such as the "That's how we" roll, filled with shrimp tempura and cucumber with seafood salad on top, or go for a cooked favorite like lo mein or General Tso's chicken. Make sure to try a selection from their huge beer and wine list. See Details
Taste Full Beans Taste Full Beans is a dog-friendly coffeehouse in Hickory, NC, where Fido can join you at an outdoor table. Please note that table service is not available so your pup will need to wait outside while you place your order inside. The menu features over 50 varieties of coffees from around the world, an extensive list of loose leaf teas, lattes, frappes, and a food menu boasting items such as breakfast items, baked goods, soups, salads, and sandwiches. They also offer vegetarian, gluten-free, and vegan dishes. See Details
Cornelius Drafthouse Cornelius Drafthouse, located in Cornelius, NC, is a casual bar that serves up a variety of delicious drinks and good vibes. Fido is welcome to join you at this pet-friendly joint while you enjoy your evening. See Details
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