Dog Friendly Restaurants in Davidson, NC

There are 10 dog-friendly restaurants in Davidson 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 Davidson. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly North Harbor Club
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
Pet Friendly Lake Norman Cottage
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
Flatiron Kitchen + Taphouse For fans of delicious steaks, check out Flatiron Kitchen + Taphouse in Davidson, NC, which has several pet-friendly outdoor tables where you and your dog can enjoy a meal on a nice day. Flatiron prides themselves on partnering with local farms to provide the very freshest and highest quality ingredients possible. If you're ever curious about where your food comes from, just ask- they would be happy to tell you! Try one of the signature steaks like the coffee crusted ribeye, or go for another classic entree like the Carolina shrimp and grits. 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
Carrburritos For fans of Mexican cuisine, Carrburritos is a great place to stop for a meal, and they have lots of pet-friendly outdoor seating on their two patios. Carrburritos prepares all of their food in-house from scratch using fresh ingredients to ensure that the quality of your meal is the very best that it could possibly be. They serve classics like tacos, burritos, quesadillas, and even ceviche. Pair it all with a drink from the full bar, and you'll be sure to leave happy. Dogs are not allowed inside, so someone will have to wait outside with your pup while you go in to order at the counter. See Details
The Soda Shop If you find yourself missing the classic soda parlors of the past, check out The Soda Shop, which has eight pet-friendly outdoor tables where you and your dog can enjoy a treat on a nice day. They serve classic American favorites like burgers and hot dogs, as well as breakfast every day until 2am, but the real stars are The Soda Shop's milkshakes, floats, and homemade sodas. Grab a classic chocolate shake or go for a specialty treat like the cherry Coke float- Coke and cherry syrup with vanilla or black cherry ice cream. The Soda Shop is very popular with college students in the area! See Details
Whit's Frozen Custard Whit's Frozen Custard serves up old school frozen custard with a broad selection of rotating flavors to appeal to any palate. You can stop by this Davidson location with Fido where they have four dog-friendly tables outside. You can choose a simple scoop or mix it up with their large selection of toppings and pre-designed mixed flavors. Some of the house specials include options like the Caramel Apple or Hawaiian Luau with pineapple, coconut half of a banana, and macadamia nuts. They also offer banana splits, brownie dishes, shakes, malts, and floats. Don't forget to ask about the flavors of the week! 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
Ben & Jerry's Ben and Jerry's is a dog-friendly frozen sweet shop serving, 'fresh and extraordinary dairy,' to Davidson locals and tourists alike. Dog owners can head to one of Ben and Jerry's three outdoor tables to indulge in the sunshine alongside their furry friend. The shop's menu includes flavors such as Bourbon Brown Butter, Cherry Garcia, Empower Mint, Phish Food, Totally Baked, and The Tonight Dough. Its menu also includes an array of cones, sundaes, smoothies, and shakes. 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
Restaurant X Restaurant X is a pet-friendly eatery in Davidson, NC, where Fido is welcome to join you at one of the half a dozen tables on the partially shaded and heated patio outside. Their menu features scratch-made global fare like seafood, steak, burgers, wraps and more. Beer, wine and cocktails are also available. See Details
Mestizo Contemporary Mexican Cuisine Leashed dogs are welcome at the umbrella-shaded tables on the patio outside Mestizo Contemporary Mexican Cuisine, a pet-friendly eatery in Davidson, NC. Their menu features Mexican fare including tacos, burritos, quesadillas, enchiladas and more. Beer and cocktails are also served. See Details
NoDa Brewing Company NoDa Brewing Company is dog friendly! Bring Fido to NoDa on North Davidson (Get it?!) while you partake in a pint or flight of locally-made microbrews. Craft beer lovers will want to sign up for the brewery tour, too. Live music and food trucks round out the offerings. See Details
Jim 'N Nick's BBQ Jim 'N Nick's BBQ on Gateway Ln NW is dog-friendly. They offer their dog-owning customers six tables outside. Their motto is to avoid any tricks, no freezers, only fresh Southern goodness. On the menu, you'll find ribs, pork, chicken, brisket, and sausage, all smoked over time. One of the classic plate meals at Jim 'N Nick's BBQ is the fried chicken tender plate, served Southern-fried, Buffalo style or Nashville Hot with a choice of honey mustard, Morgan County white sauce, ranch, or BBQ sauce. See Details
The Dog Bar The Dog Bar in Charlotte, NC is THE pet-friendly place to bring Fido in the Queen City. Located in the NoDa Arts District, the bar serves beer, wine, and liquor, and allows dogs of all shapes and sizes both indoors and out. All dogs are welcome, as long as they are well-behaved and are up to date on vaccinations. There is a membership fee per dog, which can be picked up on first visit. Just be sure to bring Fido's vaccination records. See Details
VBGB Beer Hall & Garden VBGB Beer Hall & Garden offers over 30 craft beers and a menu of traditional pub fare. Leashed Fidos can join you on the patio and water bowls are available. Please note table service isn't available, so dogs will have to wait outside while you order from the counter. See Details
Nellie's Southern Kitchen Dogs are welcome at several tables at this Southern restaurant in Belmont. Nellie's Southern Kitchen serves Southern comfort food for lunch, dinner, and Sunday brunch. Start with an appetizer order of biscuits and gravy to share (they are available anytime!). For the main course, choose from chicken n' dumplins, meatloaf with mashed ""taters"" and green bean casserole, or fried chicken with four-cheese mac and maple chili roasted winter veggies. Nellie's Southern Kitchen is open Monday - Saturday 11am - 10pm, Sunday 10am - 3pm." See Details
Futo Buta Futo Buta is a ramen house, but this is definitely not the ramen you made in a college dorm room microwave when you only had two dollars to your name. They have thirteen pet-friendly outdoor tables where you and your dog can enjoy a meal, and they pride themselves on delicious and flavor packed ramens- not from a flavor packet, but from actual seasonings and ingredients. Try a bowl of one of their specialty ramens, which can be customized to your taste, or get a sandwich or rice bowl. Futo Buta features several seasonal ramen choices, which change depending on what's fresh at the time, as well as complex specialties, like the Buta Bowl- chicken and dashi broth with noodles, pork belly, duck confit, spicy pork, ono chili sauce, corn, leek, scallion, cayenne pepper, and onsen egg. See Details
Luna's Living Kitchen Vegan and vegetarian friendly, Luna's serves organic, plant-based cuisine along with smoothies and juices. Outdoor seating is dog friendly. See Details
Boardwalk Billy's Boardwalk Billy's is a raw bar and ribs joint offering dog-friendly outdoor seating at its front tables. They offer great seafood, smokehouse items, burgers, and sandwiches. With a friendly atmosphere and excellent food, Boardwalk Billy's is the choice for Fido-friendly dining in Charlotte. See Details
Zada Jane's Corner Cafe Zada Jane's serves soups, salads, and sandwiches to go along with pancakes and omelets for breakfast. They always offer water for your dog when sitting outside. See Details
Triple C Brewing Company Neighborhood brewery with outdoor seating for both pooches and people. Choose from a quality lineup of year-round and seasonal brews. Rotating food trucks are often onsite to provide tasty eats. Triple C Brewing Company opens at 4 pm Monday through Thursday, 2 pm on Friday, and noon on weekends. See Details
Davidson, NC, US