Dog Friendly Restaurants in Rutherfordton, NC

There are 5 dog-friendly restaurants in Rutherfordton that welcome dogs at their outdoor tables, and 55 more nearby. 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 Rutherfordton. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly Copper Penny Grill Rutherfordton
Copper Penny Grill Rutherfordton
Copper Penny Grill in Rutherfordton, NC is a dog-friendly, locally owned and operated eatery where Fido is welcome to join you at a table on their outdoor patio. Enjoy appetizers, wings, soup and salad, steaks, burgers, panini, sandwiches, pasta dishes, and more!
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Pet Friendly Small Town Coffee Roasters
Small Town Coffee Roasters
Small Town Coffee Roasters is located in Rutherfordton, NC. Stop in with Fido and grab a seat at the pet-friendly picnic tables outdoors. Enjoy a smooth cup of their micro-roasted coffee with Fido by your side. The friendly and helpful staff that work in this quaint little coffee shop do not disappoint. They will be sure to help you with your coffee bean needs!
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Pet Friendly Mountain Haze Beer Garden
Mountain Haze Beer Garden
Mountain Haze Beer Garden in Rutherfordton, NC, is a laid-back, dog-friendly bar where guests can relax with their pups. This locally owned hangout offers a great selection of craft beers and non-alcoholic drinks, plus tasty food from an on-site truck. With a friendly vibe and welcoming crowd, it’s an ideal place to unwind and socialize.
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Pet Friendly Main Street Coffee & Ice Cream
Main Street Coffee & Ice Cream
Fido is welcome to join you at one of the four outdoor pet-friendly tables at Main Street Coffee & Ice Cream, an eatery in Rutherfordton, NC. Enjoy menu items like ice cream, baked goods, coffee drinks and more. Please note that table service isn’t available, so Fido will need to wait outside while you place your order inside.
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Pet Friendly 57A Cafe
57A Cafe
The South's favorite fly-in eatery. Eat tasty lunch on the grounds of Rutherfordton airport. Dog-friendly seating is available outside under the covered deck. 57A Cafe is open daily from 11 am to 2 pm.
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Pet Friendly The Hare & Hound Pub
The Hare & Hound Pub
Housed in a refurbished early 1900s era vintage brick mercantile, The Hare & Hound Pub in Landrum, SC, serves hearty American pub favorites with a covered, dog-friendly patio. A diverse and flavorful menu includes New England clam chowder, southwestern chicken salad, Buffalo wings, sandwiches, burgers, Guinness beef pie, grilled ribeye, crispy whole flounder, bacon covered pork chops, and decadent desserts. Brunch is served on Sundays.
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Pet Friendly Daddy Joe's Beach House BBQ & Grill
Daddy Joe's Beach House BBQ & Grill
Daddy Joe's Beach House BBQ & Grill in Gaffney, SC, offers up slow-smoked, succulent Southern BBQ with all the sides, plus wings, burgers, shrimp, and salads. Fido is welcome to join you on the pet-friendly outdoor covered patio, where he can enjoy a complimentary treat and fresh water.
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Pet Friendly Huckleberry's
Huckleberry's
Huckleberry's, located in Tyron, NC, welcomes your furry companion with its pet-friendly atmosphere. Bring your leashed pup to savor a meal at their outdoor patio. Their menu rotates, offering a delightful selection of customer and chef favorites and seasonal specialties. It's advisable to call ahead to ensure outdoor seating availability.
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Pet Friendly Hillman Beer
Hillman Beer
Hillman Beer is a dog-friendly pub in Old Fort, NC serving a variety of craft beers and pub grub.
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Pet Friendly Lured Market & Grill
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. Make sure to order Fido something from the 'Bone Appetite! dog menu! Guests can enjoy grill items like trout bites, burgers, hot dogs, salad and a variety of sandwiches. '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.
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Pet Friendly Stone Soup
Stone Soup
Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Landrum, SC, the dog-friendly Stone Soup infuses its fresh, local menu with plenty of flavor and creativity. Choose from fried green tomatoes, boom boom shrimp tacos, blackened salmon, wild mushroom lasagna, and pimento cheese burgers. Dogs are welcome at patio tables. Reservations are strongly recommended, especially for outdoor tables.
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Pet Friendly Soulisa's Fine Thai Dining
Soulisa's Fine Thai Dining
For authentic Thai and Pan-Asian cuisine served in a modern setting, pay a visit to Soulias's Fine Thai dining, a cozy downtown Landrum eatery with dog-friendly outside seating. A flavorful and diverse menu features tantalizing dishes like chicken satay, crispy potstickers, wonton soup, seafood salad, vegetable and beef udon, teriyaki and hibachi steak and shrimp, red and yellow curry, pad Thai, chicken and pork fried rice, and spicy veggie or tofu dinner entrees. Dogs are welcome at the four front sidewalk tables. Soulisa's Fine Thai Dining is open Monday through Thursday 11am to 9pm and Friday and Saturday 11am to 10pm.
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Pet Friendly Scoop Forest City
Scoop Forest City
Scoop is a dog-friendly outdoor ice cream shop in Forest City, NC. While they don't have a dog menu, they do offer complimentary pup cups with a scoop of vanilla ice cream topped with peanut butter and a dog biscuit. For pet parents, they have a variety of ice cream cones, smoothies and sundaes. After ordering, relax in a shaded Adirondack chair while you and Fido enjoy your frozen treats.
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Pet Friendly Grey Hawk Bar & Gardens
Grey Hawk Bar & Gardens
Grey Hawk Bar & Gardens is a dog-friendly restaurant in Lake Lure, NC. Fido is welcome to join you on their patio, where he'll be lavished with attention. The drink menu features herb-infused cocktails, dessert wines, fine wines and craft beers. The food offerings include shareable boards, snacks and fresh salads. On weekends, guests can enjoy a special brunch with boozy beverages, savory dishes and mid-day treats!
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Pet Friendly Chimney Rock Smokehouse
Chimney Rock Smokehouse
Furry friends of Chimney Rock, NC are invited to join their owners at Chimney Rock Smokehouse. This pet-friendly eatery features outdoor picnic tables with umbrellas, where visitors can unwind while enjoying a bite to eat for lunch or dinner. The menu offers a range of barbecue classics, from smoked wings and pulled pork sandwiches to BBQ mac and sliced brisket.
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Pet Friendly Sully's Place
Sully's Place
Sully's Place is a dog-friendly restaurant in Columbus, NC, where Fido can join you at a table on the covered patio. This family-owned eatery serves up favorites like chicken wings, sandwiches, burgers, fresh salads, and dinners like Monterrey chicken over rice, ribeye with mashed potatoes, and seared tuna with steamed edamame. A full bar is available with specialty cocktails.
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Pet Friendly La Strada at Lake Lure
La Strada at Lake Lure
Fido is welcome on the covered dog-friendly patio and can order from a dog menu at La Strada at Lake Lure, NC! This popular Italian restaurant offering scenic views of the lake and serves a menu of classic Italian and American favorites. Guests can enjoy pasta, lasagna, chicken parmigiana, pizza, burgers, seafood dishes, steaks, salads, and desserts, along with wine, beer, and cocktails.
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Pet Friendly Copper Penny Grill
Copper Penny Grill
Copper Penny Grill serves American cuisine in Forest City, NC. Their sidewalk patio tables are pet-friendly. Enjoy traditional pub favorites such as nachos, salads, sandwiches, pastas, burgers and steaks. Check out the Seasonal Selections portion of the menu for more options. Water bowls are provided for four-legged guests.
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Pet Friendly Iron Key Brewing Company
Iron Key Brewing Company
Iron Key Brewing Company is a dog-friendly restaurant and brewery in Columbus, NC, where Fido is welcome on the patio and front yard area. Housed in a repurposed North Carolina state prison, the brewery offers a distinctive atmosphere where guests can enjoy a variety of craft beers and creative cuisine. The expansive outdoor area, known as "The Yard," features cornhole and ample seating. Pair one of their beers with a food menu item like pimento cheese dip, wings, burgers, chicken and fish plates, and more.
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Pet Friendly The Soul of Michoacan
The Soul of Michoacan
The Soul of Michoacan in Forest City, NC features Authentic Mexican cuisine and a covered outdoor patio for you and Fido to enjoy. This pet-friendly restaurant offers a variety of tacos, burritos, enchiladas, quesadillas and more.
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