Dog Friendly Restaurants in Franklin, NC

Las Margaritas is a dog-friendly restaurant in Franklin, NC. Fido is welcome to join you at a picnic table with an umbrella in front of the eatery. Dine on traditional Mexican favorites paired with beer, cocktails or margaritas.

J.R. Chophouse is a pet-friendly restaurant in Franklin, NC, where your leashed pup is welcome to dine with you at a table on their outdoor patio. They even have a dog menu for Fido. Enjoy their selection of succulent seafood dishes and steak entrees along with a cocktail or pint of craft beer.

Slanted Window Tasting Station is a dog-friendly eatery with a shaded patio in Franklin, NC. Enjoy dining with Fido at one of a half dozen tables on their outdoor patio, featuring heaters to keep you comfortable on cooler days. This former gas station now serves wine, beer and bourbon tastings in an inviting atmosphere along with a variety of sandwiches, charcuterie boards and flatbreads.

Gracious Plates on Main is a farm-to-fork restaurant in Franklin, TN. Leashed dogs are welcome at pet-friendly tables outside. Gracious Plates on Main offers fresh food made with locally-sourced ingredients. Guests can enjoy tasty salads along with shareable appetizers like the Tempura Shrimp or the Chef's Daily Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms. Save room for dessert dishes like the cheesecake with bananas foster!

Bring Fido to Sakura Japanese Grill & Sushi Bar at The Shops At Riverwalk in Franklin, NC. This dog-friendly eatery invites two and four-legged friends to sit together at one of four outdoor tables. Customer favorites include hibachi red snapper, sesame chicken, beef teriyaki, Japanese stir-fry and sushi rolls.

Whiteside Brewing Company, located in Cashiers, NC, is a casual brewpub that serves up a variety of delicious eats and great brews. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Enjoy a craft brew with menu items like nachos, a Cubano sandwich, or a Thai noodle salad.

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.

Lulu's on Main is a dog-friendly restaurant in Sylva, NC, where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table on their covered patio. This small eatery offers a variety of international menu options including French onion soup, hummus, salads, noodle dishes, sandwiches, burgers, and more. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options are available as well. Be sure to save some room for one of their desserts like a vanilla bean creme brulee or chocolate lava brownie.

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's a pizza shop next door.

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.

Located in historic downtown Sylva, NC, Foragers Canteen serves lunch, dinner and weekend brunch to patrons with their pups on the dog-friendly patio. The menu features Southern fusion cuisine that blends down-home country cooking with global flavors.

Blue Bike Cafe is a casual, dog-friendly restaurant in Highlands, NC, where Fido is welcome to join you at one of six outdoor tables for breakfast or lunch. Ask for the dog menu! The eatery is located in Creekside Village Shops near Hutchison Founder’s Park. Their menu features classic American burgers, sandwiches and salads in addition to an “all-day” breakfast. Before leaving, be sure to check out the Blue Bike merchandise, from jellies and jams, to coffee mugs and t-shirts, and also Amity Brother’s Coffee, who roasts the custom blend of Ethiopian and Colombian coffee that is served daily at the Blue Bike.

Cupboard Cafe & Gifts, located in Dillard, GA, is a dog-friendly eatery where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table for breakfast or lunch on the covered porch. This is a local, go-to spot for deliciously southern cuisine that includes country fried steak, pork chops, center cut country ham, Low Country carbonara fettuccine, fried chicken and catfish, shrimp and grits, trout, a variety of sandwiches, burgers, and more. Breakfast includes classic items such as omelets, biscuit sandwiches, quiche, hash, French toast and pancakes. Don't forget the delectable desserts from their bakery!

Dogs are welcome at five outdoor tables outside of the Cashiers Farmers Market. The market sells freshly prepared salsas, chicken salad, pies, cookies, and there is a BBQ restaurant called On The Side Barbecue, too. On The Side Barbecue serves bbq pulled pork, smoked brisket, turkey, ribs, ham and cheese sandwiches, egg salad, and chicken. Cashiers Farmers Market is open seasonally Monday - Saturday 10am - 6pm, Sunday 10am - 4pm.

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Foragers Canteen in Dillsboro, NC, is a casual farm-to-table eatery with pet-friendly outdoor seating. Start with Crispy Cluckin' Chips—crispy chicken skin with salt, pepper, sumac and pimento cheese sauce. Then try the Coastal Car Hopper Taco, featuring grilled or fried wild Mahi Mahi, pineapple slaw, lime crema, cilantro, and cheddar cheese. Alternatively, enjoy the Back Porch Burger with pimento cheese, house-peppered bacon, fried green tomato and bibb lettuce on a brioche bun. Please call ahead to ensure the patio is open for dining.

The Ugly Dog Public House in Highlands, NC, is a dog-friendly tavern with outdoor seating where leashed pups are welcome. The patio areas offer water bowls for four-legged guests, while owners can enjoy burgers, pub fare and craft beers. Food must be ordered inside, but staff will bring orders out. A Beyond Meat option is also available for those seeking a meat-free alternative.

All natural meats slow smoked with native hickory ensures that Haywood's BBQ is chock-full of Southern flavor. Choose from sliced brisket, chopped pork and chicken, and St. Louis style jumbo ribs, plus traditional sides liek collard greens, mac and cheese, baked beans, and cornbread. Outdoor seating is dog friendly.

Slab Town Pizza, located in Cashiers, NC, is a casual pizzeria that serves up a variety of tasty eats. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Try the Vodka Pizza topped with vodka sauce, meatballs, parmesan, and mozzarella. Or go for the Pesto Pizza topped with basil pesto, tomatoes, artichoke hearts, ricotta, and mozzarella. Slab Town Pizza is open Monday through Saturday from 11am to 9pm, and Sunday from 4pm to 9pm.

Happ's Place is a dog-friendly restaurant in Glenville, NC, where Fido is welcome to join you at a table in the large outdoor area that's surrounded by trees. The menu features pizza, sandwiches, North Carolina favorites like trout dip and pork rinds, and dinners such as the pecan-crusted trout, pork osso bucco, and chicken bacon ranch pasta.