Dog Friendly Restaurants in Lincolnton, NC

There are 7 dog-friendly restaurants in Lincolnton 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 Lincolnton. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly Italianno's
Italianno's
Italianno's is an Italian eatery that serves up a variety of fresh, authentic menu options. Choose from appetizers, wings, salads, sandwiches, subs, burgers, pizza, pasta, chicken, veal, seafood, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their six pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Start with an order of fresh mussels steamed in your choice of white wine and garlic sauce, or marinara. Next, bite into a slice of Margherita Pizza topped with tomato sauce, buffalo mozzarella, sliced roma tomatoes, and fresh basil. Or if sandwiches are more your thing, go with the Caprese Sandwich with prosciutto, fresh roma tomatoes, basil, buffalo mozzarella, virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, sea salt, and ground pepper, served with a side of fries. Italianno's is open Monday through Thursday from 11:00am to 9:00pm, Friday from 11:00am to 10:00pm, and Saturday from 12:00pm to 9:00pm.
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Pet Friendly Cook Out
Cook Out
Cook Out is a dog-friendly restaurant serving fresh, never frozen hamburgers to Lincolnton locals and tourists alike. Visitors to Cook Out can head to one of its three outdoor tables to indulge in a milkshake alongside Fido. The restaurant's menu is made up of hot dogs, bbq, burgers, chicken dishes, corn dogs, quesadillas, hushpuppies, fries, and more. Forty plus premium milkshakes are available to top off your meal in flavors such as Peanut Butter Banana, Hi-C Punch, Chocolate Cobbler, and Reese's Cup. 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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Pet Friendly Vittles
Vittles
Vittles is a dog-friendly restaurant serving American cuisine in Lincolnton, NC. Leashed furry friends are welcome at umbrella-shaded tables on their outdoor patio. On the menu, you'll find items such as hot dogs, grilled cheese sandwiches, cheeseburgers and chicken wings.
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Pet Friendly Lincoln Cafe & Catering
Lincoln Cafe & Catering
Lincoln Cafe & Catering is a pet-friendly eatery in Lincolnton, NC that welcomes leashed dogs at their five outdoor tables. Stop by and check out their selection of delicious eats! Please note table service isn't available, so Fido will have to wait outside while you order.
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Pet Friendly Court Street Grille Lincolnton
Court Street Grille Lincolnton
Court Street Grille is a pet-friendly Italian & Mediterranean restaurant with a location in Lincolnton, NC. Bring Fido with you while you enjoy a meal outside on the sidewalk patio. Popular menu options include Garlc Bread, Wings, Veggie Gyro, Buffalo Chicken Pizza, Pepperoni Stromboli and Baked Ziti.
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Pet Friendly Pelican's SnoBalls
Pelican's SnoBalls
Pelican's SnoBalls in Lincolnton, NC, has dog-friendly outdoor tables so you can bring your pup along for a treat from their dog menu! They serve shaved ice topped with your choice of over a hundred pure cane sugar flavors like honeydew melon, dill pickle and red velvet cake. A walk-up window is also available.
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Pet Friendly Habibi Frozen Yogurt
Habibi Frozen Yogurt
Habibi Frozen Yogurt is a pet-friendly dessert shop in downtown Lincolnton, NC. Bring Fido along while you enjoy a frozen treat outside on the sidewalk patio. Yogurt is available in a variety of flavors and toppings.
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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 Nellie's Southern Kitchen
Nellie's Southern Kitchen
Dogs are welcome at several tables at this Southern restaurant in Belmont. Nellie's Southern Kitchen serves Southern comfort food for lunch, dinner, and Sunday brunch. Start with an appetizer order of biscuits and gravy to share (they are available anytime!). For the main course, choose from chicken n' dumplins, meatloaf with mashed ""taters"" and green bean casserole, or fried chicken with four-cheese mac and maple chili roasted winter veggies. Nellie's Southern Kitchen is open Monday - Saturday 11am - 10pm, Sunday 10am - 3pm."
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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 Hickory Tavern Gastonia
Hickory Tavern Gastonia
Hickory Tavern in Gastonia, NC, is a casual sports bar and restaurant serving American fare. Fido is welcome on the outdoor patio. They menu includes burgers, wings, sandwiches, seafood, steaks, salads, appetizers, and desserts, along with a selection of beer and cocktails.
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Pet Friendly The String Bean
The String Bean
The String Bean is a dog-friendly eatery in Belmont, NC. Try the Duck Fat Fries and a Pesto Burger, have a beer from their fantastic selection, and maybe even enjoy a live band by the outdoor fireplaces. Fido is welcome to pull up a seat at one of the outside tables.
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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 River's Edge Bar and Grill
River's Edge Bar and Grill
Located at the United States National Whitewater Center, River's Edge allows you to watch kayakers, listen to live bands, enjoy festivals, and eat delicious food. Dogs are welcome, but not on the upper deck.
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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 238 Cherokee Grill
238 Cherokee Grill
238 Cherokee Grill serves up a variety of menu options including starters, soups, salads, burgers, sandwiches, wraps, pork, fish, chicken, steak, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their three pet-friendly outdoor tables (weather permitting) while you enjoy your meal. Start with an order of Cherokee Wings - your choice of fried or smoked wings tossed in your choice of sauce (mild, hot, diablo, BBQ, polynesian, sweet chili, jerk sauce, old bay, and more) served hot and crispy with a side of celery and ranch or bleu cheese dressing. Next, bite into the Reuben Burger topped with corned beef, housemade sauerkraut, whole grain mustard, thousand island dressing, and Swiss cheese. 238 Cherokee Grill is open Sunday through Thursday from 11:00am to 9:00pm, and Friday through Saturday from 11:00am to 10:00pm.
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Pet Friendly Floyd & Blackie's Coffeehouse & Ice Cream
Floyd & Blackie's Coffeehouse & Ice Cream
Whether you're looking for a treat or a midday pick me up, dog-friendly Floyd and Blackie's Coffeehouse & Ice Cream is the perfect place. They have pet-friendly outdoor tables where you and your dog can enjoy a beautiful day while sipping one of their coffees made with organic, fair trade, locally roasted coffee beans. Try a classic coffee or espresso drink or go for a frozen frappe or tea. Floyd and Blackie's also serves Hershey's ice cream, which you can get on its own or blended as a milkshake, as well as a selection of fresh pastries.
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Pet Friendly Pita Wheel
Pita Wheel
Pita Wheel is a restaurant in Gastonia, NC, where Fido is welcome on the dog-friendly patio. They serve elevated street food including creative pita pitas, burgers, salads, along with craft cocktails and local beers on tap.
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Pet Friendly Safari Miles
Safari Miles
If you're looking for a great place for a delicious meal, check out Safari Miles, which has eight pet-friendly outdoor tables where you and your dog can enjoy a meal on a beautiful day. Safari Miles features fresh ingredients, including seafood and the finest USDA choice beef, so make sure to ask about the daily food and drink specials. Try ordering Miles' Sizzling Prime Rib- prime rib with roasted garlic and rubbed in Cajun seasoning with au jus. Check the calendar before you plan to go- Safari Miles features live music some nights, which you won't want to miss.
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Pet Friendly Don Pedro
Don Pedro
Don Pedro is a Mexican eatery that serves up delicious, authentic dishes. Choose from menu options like appetizers, soups, salads, tacos, seafood, vegetarian dishes, beef, burritos, enchiladas, chalupas, fajitas, chimichangas, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their five pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Try the Chile Relleno - a green chile stuffed with cheese and beef, dipped in egg batter and deep fried to a perfect golden brown. Or try the exclusive Combo Axteca - skirt steak butterflied and flame broiled to perfection, with four prawns seasoned with garlic and grilled, served with rice, beans, cactus salad, and tortillas. Don Pedro is open Sunday through Thursday from 11:00am to 10:00pm, and Friday through Saturday from 11:00am to 11:00pm.
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