There are 8 dog-friendly restaurants in Franklin 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 Franklin. Bone appetit!
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.
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Motor Company Grill
Motor Company Grill is a popular dog-friendly restaurant in downtown Franklin, NC, where Fido can join you on the outdoor patio. The 1950s-themed diner has a great selection of burgers, appetizers, entrees, and desserts, plus a soda fountain serving milkshakes and ice cream. Be sure to order Fido something off of their dog menu!
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Las Margaritas
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 tequila, whiskey, wine, vodka, rum, beer, or a margarita.
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Slanted Window Tasting Station
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.
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Nani’s Pizza & Pasta Bar
Nani's Pizza & Pasta Bar is a dog-friendly restaurant in Franklin, NC, where Fido can join you at an outdoor table on the patio. The menu features pizza with hand-tossed dough, salads, pasta and more.
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J.R. Chophouse
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.
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Gracious Plates on Main
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!
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Sakura Japanese Grill & Sushi Bar
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.
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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.
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Nantahala Brewing Company
Located just outside the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the Nantahala Brewing Company offers a dog-friendly covered deck and award-winning craft beer in a spacious, casual setting. Patrons can sample flagship brews like the Noon Day IPA, seasonal specialties such as the Little Tennessee Logger, and a delicious series of Trail Magic Ales. The Brewing Company also hosts tours, tastings, events and live music. Hours of operation vary depending on time of year, so call ahead before arriving.
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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.
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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.
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Haywood Smokehouse
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.
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Cashiers Farmers Market
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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Blue Bike Cafe
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.
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Cupboard Cafe & Gifts
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!
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Speedy's Pizza
Speedy's Pizza, located in Sylva, NC, is a casual joint that serves up hot, steaming slices for you and your pup to enjoy! Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Try the Meat Pizza topped with pepperoni, ham, sausage, ground beef, and bacon. Or go for the Greek Pizza topped with fresh spinach, onions, ham, sundried tomatoes, artichoke hearts, black olives, mozzarella, and feta cheese.
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Slab Town Pizza
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.
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