Dog Friendly Restaurants in Fontana Dam, NC

There are 2 dog-friendly restaurants in Fontana Dam that welcome dogs at their outdoor tables, and 45 more nearby. 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 Fontana Dam. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly Wildwood Grill
Wildwood Grill Wildwood Grill is a restaurant and bar located within the Fontana Village Resort. Choose from menu options like appetizers, salads, sandwiches, burgers, pizzas, and more. Fido is more than welcome to join you at one of their many pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy a cold brew and an order of Chips and Charred Chipotle Salsa, covered with jalapeno peppers, hickory smoked pork, and cheddar sauce. Next, dig into the Carolina Pulled Pork Sandwich, with house smoked pulled pork, sweet and tangy BBQ sauce, and topped with bleu cheese coleslaw. The hours of operation at Wildwood Grill change seasonally, so be sure to call ahead! See Details
Pet Friendly Mountview Bistro at Fontana Village Resort
Mountview Bistro at Fontana Village Resort Mountview Bistro at Fontana Village Resort serves up elevated American fare. Choose from breakfast, lunch, and dinner options including omelettes, pancakes, biscuits, appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches, lunch baskets, steak, pasta, seafood, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their five pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Stop in for lunch and start with an appetizer of Fried Green Tomatoes drizzled with local honey and sriracha ranch dressing. Later, sink your teeth into the Roast Beef Dip sandwich with thinly sliced roast beef, Swiss cheese, and caramelized onions on a toasted French roll, served with herb au jus. Their menu and hours change seasonally, so be sure to call ahead! 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
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
Dancing Bear Appalachian Bistro This Townsend farm-to-table restaurant, the Dancing Bear Appalachian Bistro, redefines regional cuisine in an upscale yet casual setting, all set in the beauty of the Smoky Mountains. The menu offers a assortment of regionally inspired dishes using local, seasonal ingredients — all served among elegant surroundings and calming wooded vistas. Patio seating is dog friendly. See Details
Elvira's Cafe Elvira's Cafe in Sevierville, TN, is a dog-friendly eatery that serves up classic American-style dishes. Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table. Choose from menu options like pancakes, French toast, omelettes, biscuits, sweet and savory crepes, sandwiches, burgers, chicken, steak, seafood and more. See Details
Apple Valley Kitchen Cafe Apple Valley Kitchen Cafe in Townsend, TN, offers warm cabin decor and atmosphere with covered porch seating that welcomes dogs. The country style menu features hearty eats like biscuits and gravy, eggs and sausage, BBQ pulled pork sandwiches, cheeseburgers, premium ice cream, and fried apple pies. See Details
Smoky Mountain Brewery Smoky Mountain Brewery on Watkins Road has six pet-friendly tables where you are welcome to sit with your dog. This brewery is making their own brews like Tuckaleechee Porter, Black Bear Ale, and Cherokee Red Ale. You'll find classic brewery fare, with starters like Oven-Baked Soft Pretzels and Fried Pickles. There are quite a few sandwiches and burgers, like Philly Cheesesteak, Grilled Mountain Melt, and the Meatball Grinder, Smoky Mountain Brewery also has hand-tossed pizzas and calzones. Make your own, or go for one of the specialty pies. Entrees include steaks and ribs, including the Brewery ?Ale� Steak, which is marinated in Cherokee Red Ale. See Details
Little River Pub and Deli Located in front of the Strawberry Patch Inn along the Little River in Townsend, TN, Little River Pub and Deli serves a variety of craft beers and tasty pub fare in their dog-friendly beer garden along the river. Their gravel patio features a half-dozen tables and fire pits for cooler months. See Details
Peaceful Side Social Brewery + Craft Kitchen Peaceful Side Social Brewery + Craft Kitchen is a dog-friendly venue in Townsend, TN. Fido is welcome to join you at a table on the outdoor patio where there are leash hook-ups and heaters for cooler weather. The menu offers shareables, salads, sandwiches, pizzas, and more. There are 13 craft beers on tap, most of which are made in Tennessee. See Details
Hoppy Trout Brewing Hoppy Trout specializes in small-batch brews and delicious brick oven pizza served in a cozy downtown setting with dog-friendly outside seating. Patrons can quench their thirst on seven rotating taps offering signature and guest brews, then appease the appetite with hot oven-baked pizza, salads, nachos, bratwurst, sandwiches, and chocolate peanut butter pie for dessert. Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome at picnic tables on the outdoor patio. Hoppy Trout is open Monday through Thursday from 11:30am to 9pm, Friday and Saturday 11:30am to 11pm, and Sunday noon to 6pm. See Details
Burger Master Drive-In This '50s style outdoor drive-in serves burgers, fries, hot dogs, shakes, and ice cream. Best of all, there's a section of the menu dedicated just for dogs! Fido can join you at an outdoor table while he chows down on a small ice cream topped Milkbone dog treat at the reasonable cost of 50 cents! See Details
Tennessee Jed's Tennessee Jed's, located in Gatlinburg, TN, is a casual eatery that serves up a variety of delicious breakfast and lunch options. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. See Details
Hungry Bear BBQ # 1 Hungry Bear BBQ #1 is a little off the beaten path and offers a no-frills, casual dining experience. They have lots of outdoor picnic tables with dog-friendly seating so you can bring Fido along, too! Their menu is straight forward with options like ribs, pulled pork, chicken, beef, and brisket. You can have a sandwich, platter, or a picnic pack to take with you on your way to the mountains. Hungry Bear BBQ #1 is open daily from 11am to 9pm. See Details
Five Guys Five Guys, located in Gatlinburg, TN is a popular burger joint that serves up a variety of tasty eats. Choose from menu options including burgers, sandwiches, hot dogs, fries, milkshakes, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Try the bacon cheeseburger or one of their hand-spun milkshakes with your favorite mix-ins (bananas, cherries, coffee, malted milk, Oreo cookies, Oreo cream, bacon, peanut butter, and more!). Please note that table service isn't available, so Fido will need to wait outside while you go in to order. See Details
Tapoco Tavern Tapoco Tavern is a dog-friendly restaurant in Robbinsville, NC, where Fido can join you on the outdoor patio beside the Cheoah River. The eatery is located at the pet-friendly Tapoco Lodge and its menu includes salads, wings, hummus wraps, brick oven pizza, and half-pound gourmet burgers. See Details
Best Italian Italian food in the Smoky Mountains with a dog-friendly patio. See Details
Shamrock Pub Shamrock Pub is a dog-friendly eatery in Gatlinburg, TN, where Fido can join you on the outdoor patio. Guests can enjoy a full bar and a food menu with items like pizza, burgers, appetizers and more. 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. One of their most popular pies is the Holy Shiitake Pie, an olive oil and garlic base, shiitake, button, portobello mushrooms, caramelized onions, mozzarella, and Mont Amore, finished with a garlic aioli swirl and a spritz of black truffle oil. See Details
The Dancing Bean The Dancing Bean is a dog-friendly coffeehouse in Townsend, TN, where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table on the patio. Be sure to order your Fido their own Pup Cup! They are open for breakfast and lunch with a variety of coffees, beverages, and baked goods. See Details
Fontana Dam, NC, US