Dog Friendly Restaurants in Hiddenite, NC

There are 53 dog-friendly restaurants within 20 miles of Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly Olde Hickory Station
Olde Hickory Station
Olde Hickory Station is a dog-friendly American restaurant located in heart of Hickory, NC. Fido is welcome to accompany you for breakfast, lunch or dinner beside an umbrella-shaded table on the front outdoor patio. Enjoy breakfast classics such as omelettes, eggs Benedict, and Belgian waffles, or sample lunch specials which include signature burgers, freshly-made sandwiches, pizza, and seasonal salads. Choose from meat and seafood entrées, steak, or a house-smoked dinner plate for an evening meal.
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Pet Friendly Mellow Mushroom
Mellow Mushroom
This hip and modern dog-friendly national pizza chain puts a unique spin on the traditional pizza place, employing a carefree attitude in all of their culinary creations. They offer classic salads, subs, calzones, and pizza, but venture on the eclectic side with offerings like jerk chicken, tempeh, or tofu hoagies, and specialty pizza such as the Kosmic karma, Thai Dye, and Philosopher's Pie. Wash it down with a local craft beer while relaxing with Fido on the outdoor patio. Opens daily at 11am.
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Pet Friendly Mi Pueblo
Mi Pueblo
Mi Pueblo is open Sunday through Thursday from 11:00am to 10:00pm, and Friday through Saturday from 11:00am to 10:30pm. This Mexican eatery serves up a variety of fresh and authentic dishes including nachos, fajitas, burritos, enchiladas, chicken, seafood, beef, pork, soups, salads, and more. Bring Fido along for the day and snag a seat at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables. Start your meal off with an order of Guacamole Regional made with chunky, fresh avocados cut in pieces and topped with pico de gallo, and served with golden flour tortilla chips. Next, try the Burrito Mexicano - a flour tortilla stuffed with your choice of chicken, pork or ground beef, cooked with tomatoes, onions, and bell peppers topped with cheese dip, lettuce, tomatoes and guacamole and served with Mexican rice and refried beans.
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Pet Friendly Twisted Oak American Bar & Grill
Twisted Oak American Bar & Grill
Twisted Oak American Bar & Grill is a dog-friendly, American-style eatery that serves up a variety of delicious, creatively crafted menu options in Statesville, NC. Fido can join you in the outdoor seating area that is open from April - October. Start your meal off with an order of their famous buttermilk battered fried green tomatoes, stacked with pimento cheese, and topped with a balsamic reduction. Then sink your teeth into the Chophouse Burger. Don't forget to wash it all down with a cold beer from their extensive beer list!
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Pet Friendly Toucan's Lakefront
Toucan's Lakefront
Fido can join you at an outdoor, lakeside table at the dog-friendly Toucan's Lakefront on Lake Norman in Mooresville, NC. Pair a one of their creative tiki cocktails with food menu items like tacos, crab cakes, seafood platters, sandwiches, salads, burgers, fajitas and more.
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Pet Friendly Fourk
Fourk
Fourk is a pet-friendly restaurant located in Hickory, NC. Your four-legged family member is welcome to tag along at an outdoor table for a bite. Popular menu items include Ahi tuna, pasta caprese, in-house pork chop and blackberry wine cake.
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Pet Friendly Dooley's Tavern and Grill
Dooley's Tavern and Grill
Dooley's Tavern and Grill is a dog-friendly bar in Wilkesboro, NC, where Fido may join you beside an outdoor table on their covered patio. Dooley's offers craft beer and a menu which features salads, sandwiches, soups, burgers, pizza and desserts. Please note space is limited.
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Pet Friendly Hickory Tavern
Hickory Tavern
Hickory Tavern, located in Hickory, is a casual sports bar-style eatery that serves up a variety of tasty grub. Choose from menu options including appetizers, salads, wings, chicken tenders, steak, seafood, tacos, burgers, sandwiches, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Start off with a cold beer and an order of the Wings in your choice of sauce (Mild, Medium, Hot, Caribbean Jerk, Teriyaki, Honey Bee Sting, and more.) Next, chow down on the Smokehouse Burger topped with two slices of thick-cut bacon, Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ sauce, shredded jack and cheddar cheeses, and crispy onion straws. Or go for the Grilled Fish Tacos - two soft white corn tortillas filled with blackened whitefish, shredded cabbage, pico de gallo, Cajun remoulade, and fresh cilantro.
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Pet Friendly D'Laney's Sports Bar
D'Laney's Sports Bar
D'Laney's Sports Bar is a dog-friendly sports bar in Statesville, NC. Fido is welcome to join you at a table on the outdoor patio. Try their Cali Breakfast Taco, eggs benedict, Cajun sausage, or shrimp and grits while you're visiting. Ask a staff member about their extensive beer list!
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Pet Friendly Cafe Gouda
Cafe Gouda
Cafe Gouda is a dog-friendly eatery in Hickory, NC, where Fido can join you at an outdoor table for breakfast or lunch. Enjoy delicious sandwiches, build your own pasta dishes, burgers, fresh salads, quesadillas and more.
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Pet Friendly Wilkesboro Qdoba
Wilkesboro Qdoba
Wilkesboro Qdoba is open Sunday through Thursday from 11:00am to 9:30pm, and Friday through Saturday from 11:00am to 10:00pm. This unique fast food joint offers patrons a chance to build their own meal, whether it be a burrito, a taco, a taco salad, nachos, or more. Choose from ingredients that are prepared freshly in house every day. Fido is welcome to tag along with you as you grab a seat at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables. Try the Habanero BBQ Brisket Taco with tender smoked brisket, bold ancho chile bbq sauce, zesty habanero salsa, corn salsa, cilantro, and cotija cheese. Or try the Loaded Tortilla Soup with pulled pork - a crispy tortilla bowl loaded with tortilla soup, rice and beans, pulled pork, a hearty scoop of roasted chile corn salsa (corn, roasted poblano peppers, roasted red veggies, red onions, jalapenos, cilantro, and lime), sour cream, queso, and guacamole!
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Pet Friendly Dine-N-Dash
Dine-N-Dash
Dine-N-Dash is a family-owned-and-operated American restaurant in Wilkesboro, NC. Here, dogs may unwind beside their owners at one of the three umbrella-shaded, pet-friendly tables outside on their sidewalk patio. Their menu features classic breakfast, lunch and dinner options like pancakes, hot dogs, chicken salad sandwiches and veggie burgers.
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Pet Friendly North Hickory Market
North Hickory Market
North Hickory Market in Hickory, NC, welcomes dogs on its pet-friendly patio, including both covered and sunny seating areas. This neighborhood restaurant serves fresh, made-from-scratch breakfast, lunch, and dinner, along with cocktails, cold beer, and wine.
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Pet Friendly Taste Full Beans
Taste Full Beans
Taste Full Beans is a dog-friendly coffeehouse in Hickory, NC, where Fido can join you at an umbrella-shaded table outside on the patio. Please note that table service is unavailable so your pup must wait outside while you go in to place your order. The menu features over 50 varieties of coffees from around the world, an extensive list of loose-leaf teas, lattes, frappes, and a food menu boasting items such as breakfast items, baked goods, soups, salads, and sandwiches. They also offer vegetarian, gluten-free, and vegan dishes.
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Pet Friendly The 220 Cafe
The 220 Cafe
The 220 Cafe is a dog-friendly eatery in Statesville, NC, where Fido can join you at one of the half a dozen sidewalk tables outside. Enjoy a variety of food options including wraps, sandwiches, burgers, steak and seafood. They also offer an extensive wine list.
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Pet Friendly Corner Bakery
Corner Bakery
Corner Bakery is a dog-friendly bake shop in Hickory, NC, where Fido is invited to relax with you at an outdoor table while you indulge in their selection of cupcakes, macaroons, assorted desserts and specialty cakes. They also have dog treats and cakes for Fido!
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Pet Friendly Backstreets Bar & Grill
Backstreets Bar & Grill
Backstreets Bar & Grill in Hickory, NC, is a welcoming spot known for its delicious food, excellent service and dog-friendly atmosphere. Guests can enjoy a diverse menu featuring sandwiches, hand-cut steaks, homemade soups and craft spirits. The inviting patio is perfect for dining with furry companions, with staff happy to provide Fido a bowl of water.
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Pet Friendly Salsarita's Fresh Cantina
Salsarita's Fresh Cantina
Salsarita's Fresh Cantina, located in Hickory, is a casual Mexican eatery that serves up made-to-order dishes prepared in front of you with fresh, tasty ingredients. Choose from menu options including tacos, burritos, bowls, quesadillas, salads, nachos, 'quesoritos', and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their two pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Try an order of the Nachos - tortilla chips smothered in creamy queso and topped with your choice of ingredients (chicken, steak, pork, shrimp, rice, beans, pico de gallo, salsa, tomatillo salsa, cheese, guacamole, jalapenos, Hacienda ranch, olives, and more!) Please note that table service isn't available, so your dog will need to be tied up outside when you go in to order.
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Pet Friendly Five Guys
Five Guys
Five Guys, located in Hickory, 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 - two hand-formed patties grilled to perfection, two strips of bacon, and two slices of American cheese on a soft sesame seed bun, piled high with the toppings of your choice (mayo, lettuce, pickles, grilled onions and mushrooms, relish, jalapenos, hot sauce, and more!) Before you leave, snag 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 your dog will need to be tied up outside while you go in to order.
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Pet Friendly Krispy Kreme Doughnuts
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts is a world-famous doughnut shop with a location in Hickory, NC and features several dog-friendly outdoor tables, so Fido can join you for one of their hugely popular glazed doughnuts and a cup of coffee. Amongst their interesting doughnuts, you'll find a New York Cheesecake, Oreo Cookies and Kreme, and plenty of other tantalizing treats. A drive-thru window is also available if you don't want to tie your dog up outside while you go in to order.
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