Dog Friendly Waterfront Restaurants in Tennessee

No need to leave Fido in the hotel room when you want to grab a bite! No matter where you’re headed, we can point you towards great waterfront restaurants in Tennessee that will welcome Fido to join you at an outdoor table. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly Lakeshore Grille
Lakeshore Grille With beautiful views of Chickamauga Lake, the Lakeshore Grille is a pleasant spot to sample a varied menu of American favorites, like jambalaya, chicken Parmesan, and swordfish. The spacious lakeside deck offers umbrella tables that are dog friendly. See Details
Pet Friendly Sam's Sports Grill - Blue Turtle Bay
Sam's Sports Grill - Blue Turtle Bay Sam's Sports Grill - Blue Turtle Bay is a dog-friendly waterfront restaurant in Old Hickory, TN. At a spot overlooking the Cumberland River, bring Fido for a meal on the outdoor deck as you enjoy drinks and popular American fare at this sports bar. Sam's Sports Grill serve pizza, burgers, wings, sandwiches, salads, house speciality platters, and desserts. See Details
Liberty Park Grill Fido is welcome on the patio outside Liberty Park Grill in Clarksville, TN. This dog-friendly, waterfront restaurant offers casual dining. Menu options include salads, steaks, burgers and seafood. The drink menu offers a variety of beer, wine and cocktails. See Details
3rd Deck Burger Bar Located on the third deck of the Southern Belle Riverboat, the dog friendly, 3rd Deck Burger Bar serves up the best food around, according to patrons. The atmosphere and kind service keep guests coming back for more. Bring Fido along and snag a seat at one of their pet-friendly tables overlooking the Tennessee River. Create your own burger masterpiece by choosing your appetizer, patty meat, toppings, sides, and more. See Details
Iron Works Grille on the River Situated along the banks of the Tellico River, Iron Works Grille is a family- and dog-friendly gathering place in Tellico Plains, TN. The grill offers a variety of small plates, sandwiches, salads and other entrees, plus beer and sodas. Dogs are welcome to join you at outside tables, cornhole boards and chairs along the riverfront. See Details
Waterfront Bar & Grill Waterfront Bar & Grill is a dog-friendly restaurant in Maryville, TN, where Fido can join you on the covered deck that overlooks the scenic Greenbelt Park and the large creek. The food menu features great burgers, sandwiches, and entrees. See Details
Calhoun's on the River Calhoun's on the River in Knoxville is accessible by land and by boat with their own dock so you can take a break from the river. Fido can join you at their massive dog-friendly downstairs deck with views of the Tennessee River. The menu features barbeque, burgers, steak, and wings. Gluten free diners will have plenty of options, too, with a separate menu of items to choose from, just give your server a heads up! See Details
The Rudder at Anchor High Marina The Rudder at Anchor High Marina in Hendersonville, TN, is a dog-friendly eatery where Fido can join you at an outdoor table in the tiki area as long as your pup is leashed. They serve a variety of American staples such as crab cakes, Buffalo wings, beef stew, meat lover's pizza, ribeye sandwiches, and shrimp platters. See Details
Bubba Brew's Sports Bar & Grill Bubba Brew's Sports Bar & Grill, located in Maynardville, TN, is a casual eatery with dog-friendly outdoor tables. While your pooch is cooling off with a bucket of ice water, you are can enjoy ice cold beer, cocktails or wine from their full bar. Their menu includes favorites such as wings, nachos, soft pretzels, tacos, burgers, salads, seafood and more. Live music (call ahead for schedule) and easily accessible by boat or car. See Details
Dockside Cafe Dockside Cafe offers seating for up to thirty guests on their shaded, outdoor patio where you and your pup will find plenty of dog-friendly seating. Enjoy the dockside views with a plate of catfish, barbeque, shrimp, and other favorites. Dockside Cafe also offers all you can eat catfish every Friday. They are open Wednesday through Sunday from 11am to 8pm. See Details
Calhoun's Calhoun's is a dog-friendly waterfront BBQ restaurant in Lenoir City, TN. Fido is welcome to join you at a table at the outdoor tiki hut. Wings, burgers, sandwiches, ribs, steaks, tenders, and smoked pork plates are available. Cool off with fresh-squeezed lemonade, beer, or a cocktail. See Details
Lakehouse Grill Lakehouse Grill is a dog-friendly waterfront restaurant in Vonore, TN. Fido is welcome to join you at a table on the covered patio or at a table with an umbrella. The restaurant serves appetizers, salads, sandwiches, wraps, skewers, BBQ plates, and more. See Details
Jimmy's Place Jimmy's Place is a pet-friendly bar and grill in Tazewell, TN. Your leashed pup can join you on their outdoor deck for a meal. They offer boat docking for visitors who arrive from any point on Norris Lake, or you can attend by car. Menu options include chicken tenders, parmesan-crusted chicken, shrimp and grits, and desserts by Raychel's Sweet Treats. See Details
Cotten's Marina Cotten's Marina is a pet-friendly market in Rock Island, TN. Fido can join you outside at one of their tables for a meal. Their menu features sandwiches, salads, chicken tenders and pizza. See Details
Pirates Cove Pirates Cove is a pet-friendly restaurant at Leatherwood Resort Marina in Dover, TN. Fido is welcome to join you at a table on their deck for a meal. They serve a variety of comfort food items in addition to a full bar. See Details
Hoppy's Harbor Grill Fido is welcome to join you at one of the eight outdoor, pet-friendly tables at Hoppy's Harbor Grill, an eatery located at the Fate Sanders Marina in Smyrna, TN. Enjoy lunch and dinner menu items like wings, calamari, sandwiches, salads, burgers, seafood, and more. They also serve a breakfast menu. See Details
Paddle Dog - Hot Dogs, Boats, & Beer Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor pet-friendly table at Paddle Dog - Hot Dogs, Boats, & Beer, an eatery in Franklin, TN. Enjoy gourmet hot dogs, burgers, grilled cheese, craft beer and more. Be sure to check their schedule online in advance as they often have live music. See Details
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