Dog Friendly Restaurants in Marion, NC

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

Pet Friendly Bantam Chef
Bantam Chef Bantam Chef, located in Marion, NC, is a casual fast food-style eatery that serves up a variety of delicious American fare. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Bantam Chef is open Monday through Saturday from 6:30am to 9pm. See Details
Pet Friendly Crabby Abby's Bar & Grill
Crabby Abby's Bar & Grill Crabby Abby's is a casual, dog friendly eatery where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table. Their scratch menu features sandwiches, wraps, salads, pasta, crab cakes, and more. See Details
Sonic Drive-In This fast food restaurant on US-70 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. See Details
Burrito Bros. If you're looking for a dog-friendly restaurant in Marion, NC, make sure to swing by Burrito Bros. This eatery has a large outdoor patio that you and Fido can sit at, and most tables have umbrellas to keep you shaded! The menu features authentic Mexican dishes like burritos and tacos. They also have cocktails and beer available. See Details
McDowell Local Leashed dogs are welcome at outdoor tables at McDowell Local in Marion, NC. This pet-friendly eatery features locally sourced and handcrafted eats, including burgers, sandwiches, pizzas and much more. See Details
Bar-B-Que Hut Bar-B-Que Hut in Marion, NC is pet friendly. Your leashed pup can join you at their walk-up window and one of their four outdoor tables. They serve hickory smoked pulled pork, burgers and hot dogs. See Details
Nara Express Nara Express is a pet-friendly eatery in Marion, NC, where Fido is welcome to join you at one of the four tables outside. Their menu features Japanese eats like stir fries, fried rice dishes, steak, seafood and more. Guests with dogs must make a to-go order. Please note that table service isn’t available, so Fido will need to wait outside while you place your order inside. See Details
Chimney Rock Brewing Co. Perched on the banks of the scenic Rocky Broad River in Chimney Rock, NC, the Chimney Rock Brewing Co. serves a flavorful lineup of craft beer in a casual country setting that offers dog-friendly outdoor seating on their spacious waterfront deck. Patrons can sample a rotating selection of cask and keg ales while noshing on snacks. Please note table service isn't available, so Fido must remain outside while you order. See Details
Switzerland Cafe Switzerland Cafe serves up American style cafe fare prepared with fresh, local, seasonal ingredients. Choose from menu options including starters, soups, salads, quiche, sandwiches, barbecue, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their four pet-friendly outdoor picnic tables while you enjoy your meal. Start with an order of the New South Pimiento Cheese, homemade with hardwood bacon, scallions, cheddar cheeses, and roasted red peppers, served with grilled French bread and celery sticks. Next, chow down on the French Dip sandwich, with warm sliced roast beef, sauteed onions, mushrooms, and Swiss cheese sandwiched between a toasted hoagie roll, with a side of au jus for dipping. For something a bit lighter, go for the Cafe Kale Salad with roasted butternut squash, toasted almonds, bleu cheese, parmesan, and tomatoes, with lemon tahini dressing. Switzerland Cafe is open daily from 10:30am to 4:00pm (during the in-season, from March to November.) See Details
Straightaway Cafe & Pub Dogs are welcome at several outdoor tables at this Black Mountain pub featuring live music. The Straightaway Cafe & Pub serves American pub cuisine, beer, and wine. Menu items include cheese quesadillas, nachos, fresh soups, build-your-own burgers, salads, fish n' chips, and wraps. The Straightaway Cafe & Pub is open Wednesday - Sunday 11am - 10pm. See Details
Hillman Beer Hillman Beer is a dog-friendly pub in Old Fort, NC serving a variety of craft beers and pub grub. See Details
City Drive-In Go back in time at City Drive-In located in Spruce Pine, NC. Fido is welcome to sit with you in your vehicle under the blue awning. A curb-hop will drop by to serve you hamburgers, hotdogs, chicken sandwiches, fish sandwiches, wings, or BBQ. Sides include fries, tots, and pork rinds. Milkshakes offer the perfect complement to your meal. See Details
Lured Market & Grill Lured Market & Grill in Lake Lure, NC, welcomes Fido at pet-friendly outdoor tables that feature leash clips, and water bowls are available. Guests can enjoy grill items like trout bites, burgers, hot dogs, salad and a variety of sandwiches. Make sure to order Fido something from the 'Bone Appetite! dog menu. 'Pupsicles' are also available! The store carries local and regional food and gifts, local produce in season, lake necessities, fresh local cheese, bread and meat, gourmet grab & go, craft beer and wine. See Details
Homeplace Beer Company Homeplace Beer Company is a dog-friendly brewery in Burnsville, NC. Fido is welcome to join you at a table on the outdoor patio. You'll find plenty to try on the impressive list of beers that includes flagships, seasonal rotating taps, and guest brews. Hog Hollow has partnered with the brewery and offers wood-fired pizzas, wings, salads, sandwiches, and more. See Details
Old Rock Cafe If you're looking for a meal on the way in or out of Chimney Rock State Park, check out the Old Rock Cafe, located right next to the entrance to the park. They have dog-friendly outdoor tables on the deck overlooking the Rocky Broad River where you and Fido can enjoy a meal on a beautiful day. Get an order of chili or one of their sandwiches, or try the award-winning burger, made with 100% Kobe beef. Pair it all with a craft beer, or grab a hiker's lunch to take with you on the trails at Chimney Rock State Park. Be sure to check out the puppy plate and pupsicle for Fido! See Details
Live Oak Gastropub Live Oak Gastropub is a dog-friendly restaurant in Spruce Pine, NC, where Fido can join you at an outdoor table on the patio. The menu features sandwiches, shrimp and grits, jerk chicken alfredo and more. See Details
DT's Blue Ridge Java DT's Blue Ridge Java is a pet-friendly cafe in the Historic District of downtown Spruce Pine, NC. Bring Fido with you while you enjoy caffeine and light eats outside at a table on the sidewalk. They serve specialty coffee, tea, pastries, bagels, breakfast platters, salads and sandwiches. See Details
Lake Lure Riverside Tiki Bar & Grille Lake Lure Riverside Tiki Bar & Grille, located in Lake Lure, NC, is a casual, dog-friendly eatery where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table. Lunch and dinner are served, with menu options including appetizers, salads, sandwiches, burgers and more. Take a splash in the river with your pup after dinner! See Details
Appalachian Java Dogs are welcome at three outdoor tables at this coffee shop. Appalachian Java & Cafe serves organic fresh brewed coffee, breakfast wraps, quiche, oatmeal, sandwiches, salads, and baked goods. Appalachian Java & Cafe is open Monday - Friday 7am - 5:30pm, Saturday 8am - 5:30pm. See Details
Coffee on the Rocks If you're in the Chimney Rock area and need a pick me up, check out Coffee on the Rocks, which has two pet-friendly outdoor tables, as well as a few benches for you and your dog to enjoy. They serve fresh brewed coffee, espresso, iced coffee, smoothies, and teas, as well as a variety of desserts and pastries. All of Coffee on the Rocks' beans are ground fresh daily to ensure a perfectly fresh cup. Check out the walking trail along the river behind the shop and make sure to stop by the dog-friendly Chimney Rock State Park. See Details
Marion, NC, US