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!
Cornucopia
With a name like Cornucopia, there is no shortage of menu offerings. Outdoor seating in back allows dogs. Staff will bring out bowls of water if you ask nicely.
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Whiteside Brewing Company
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.
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Wolfgang's Restaurant & Wine Bistro
Wolfgang's Restaurant and Wine Bistro serves up American cuisine with a cajun/creole twist. Choose from menu options like starters, soups, salads, poultry, seafood, steak, schnitzel, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables (outdoor seating opens late spring/early summer) while you enjoy an appetizer of Hand Breaded Fried Brie with a cranberry walnut compote, a lemon dijon vinaigrette, and crostini. Later, try the Venison au Poivre - venison tenderloin wrapped in applewood smoked bacon with montrachet rosti potato and lingonberry demi glace. Wolfgang's Restaurant and Wine Bistro is open Wednesday through Monday from 4:00pm to 9:00pm.
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Boots Steakhouse
Boots Steakhouse, located in Dillsboro, NC, is a casual steakhouse-style eatery that serves up a variety of tasty dishes. 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 Crab Cakes, pan-fried and served atop roasted red pepper coulis with parsley oil, balsamic glaze, and topped with homemade tartar sauce. Next, chow down on the Prime Filet Mignon served with a baked potato and choice of veggie medley or a side house salad. Or go for the Old Fashioned Chicken Pot Pie chocked full of carrots, onions, and celery, topped with fluffy biscuits. Boots Steakhouse is open Wednesday through Friday from 4pm to 9pm, Saturday from 12pm to 9pm, and Sunday from 12pm to 8pm.
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La Dolce Vita Bakery
Dogs are welcome at four outdoor tables at this coffee shop. La Dolce Vita Bakery serves coffee and espresso drinks alongside baked goods and gelato. La Dolce Vita Bakery is open Monday - Wednesday 7:30am - 6pm, Thursday - Friday 7:30am - 8pm, Saturday 8am - 8pm, Sunday 8:30am - 6pm.
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Midpoint Restaurant & Lounge
Midpoint Restaurant & Lounge is a dog-friendly southern-style restaurant in Highlands, NC. Your well-behaved, leashed dog is welcome to join you on the outdoor patio. Try their Crawfish cakes, croquettes, and shrimp ceviche while you're there!
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The Ugly Dog Public House
Fido is welcome on the outdoor patio at the dog-friendly Ugly Dog Public House in Cashiers. They serve cocktails, craft beer, and wine alongside tasty bites and daily dinner specials. Menu items include chicken wings, jalapeno macaroni bites, blackened shrimp Caesar salad, Reuben sandwich with tater tots, loaded hot dogs, bacon-pimento cheeseburger, pan-roasted salmon, and steak frites.
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Lulu's on Main
Lulu's on Main is a dog friendly restaurant where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table. 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.
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CJ's Grille
Located in the heart of Bryson City, NC, CJ's Grille is a family-friendly restaurant with a full bar located across the street from the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad. Dogs are welcome at outdoor tables on the pet-friendly covered deck.
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Sonic Drive-In
This fast food restaurant on E Main Street offers carhop service and a handful of pet-friendly tables. At Sonic Drive-In you can get burgers and hot dogs, chicken sandwiches, plus fries, tater tots, and mozzarella sticks. Sonic Drive-In is known for their vast selection of drinks, like Frozen Lemonade, Strawberry Limeade, and Grape Sluch with Rainbow Candy. There is also a selection of milkshakes, Sonic Blasts, waffle cone sundaes, and ice cream slushes.
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City Lights Cafe
City Lights Cafe is a small, dog-friendly eatery in Sylva, NC, that offers a variety of menu options including bagels, parfaits, scones, sandwiches, crepes (sweet and savory), salads, soups, paninis, burritos, quesadillas, tacos, muffins, cupcakes, and more. Let Fido tag along for the day and snag a seat at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables. City Lights also offers locally roasted coffee concoctions, as well as craft beers and local, organic wines!
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Highlands Dive
Fido is welcome on the patio outside Highlands Dive, a dog-friendly dive bar in Highlands, NC. Also known as the High Dive, this relaxed locale is a favorite of locals looking to enjoy tasty libations. Food options include adult grilled cheese options, soups, burgers and more.
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Cashiers Valley Smokehouse
Cashiers Valley Smokehouse, a dog-friendly BBQ restaurant in Cashiers, North Carolina, welcomes Fido at a picnic table outside. Some of the picnic tables are shaded either by trees or umbrellas. The casual BBQ eatery serves pit-cooked chicken, pork, and beef with homemade sides.
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Santé - the Wine Bar
Santé - The Wine Bar is a pet-friendly wine bar and eatery in Sylva, NC. Fido is welcome to join you inside while you drink and dine. Enjoy a variety small plates including charcuterie boards, toastadas, risotto and more with your choice of wine.
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Wild Thyme Gourmet
Wild Thyme Gourmet provides a sophisticated menu and extensive wine selection in an upscale environment with dog-friendly patio seating, weather permitting. Delicious dishes include black bean burgers, crab cake sandwiches, shrimp and sea scallops, bacon-wrapped quail, double cut pork chops, and ricotta ravioli.
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Lakeside Restaurant
Located in Highlands, NC, Lakeside Restaurant serves up a variety of menu options including appetizers, soups, salads, pork, seafood, poultry, beef, pasta, 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 crisp glass of wine and an order of Cornmeal Dusted Fried Oysters with chipotle remoulade, crispy bacon, and garden greens. Later, tuck into the Shrimp and Grits with jalapeno cheddar grits, chorizo, mushrooms, tomatoes, bacon, and herb blanc de blanc. Lakeside Restaurant is open Tuesday through Saturday from 5:30pm to 10:30pm.
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The Filling Station Deli & Sub Shop
Dogs are welcome at four outdoor tables at The Filling Station Deli & Sub Shop. You'll need to leave Fido outside while you order and pay inside, so plan accordingly. The Filling Station Deli & Sub Shop serves warm soups and chili in sourdough bread bowls, hot and cold sandwiches, and crisp greens topped with a scoop of tuna salad, egg salad, or chicken salad. Save room for a homemade ice cream sandwich! The Filling Station & Deli is open Monday - Saturday 11am - 4pm.
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Lazy Hiker Brewing - Sylva Taproom
Lazy Hiker Brewing - Sylva Taproom is a dog-friendly bar in Sylva, NC, where Fido can join you at an outdoor table on the patio. There is an on-site food truck that features burgers, fries, soft pretzel bites and more.
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Nantahala Brewing’s Sylva Outpost & Brewpub
Located in Western North Carolina, the Nantahala Brewing’s Sylva Outpost & Brewpub offers a dog-friendly covered deck creekside 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 the time of year, so call ahead before arriving. Because dogs cannot come inside the brewery, there are carabiners outside where you can attach your pet's leash so you can hop inside real quick and order a bite and a pint.
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Chile Loco Authentic Mexican Restaurant
Chile Loco Authentic Mexican Restaurant, located in Cashiers, NC, is a casual eatery that serves up a variety of familiar Mexican favorites. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Chile Loco is open Monday through Saturday from 11am to 9pm.
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