Dog Friendly Restaurants Near HKY Airport

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Granite Falls Brewing Company welcomes dogs on the patio at their craft brewery in Granite Falls, NC. There are 38 taps with beer, guest brews, meads, wines, and cocktails. Four-legged visitors will receive plenty of water and treats. You'll have plenty of options to tame your hunger, with choices like jumbo chicken wings, cheesesteaks, burgers, salads, and more.

Sam's Hot Dog Stand, located in Hickory, is a casual eatery that serves up a simple menu of hot dogs and barbecue sandwiches. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their three pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Try one of their all-beef hot dogs with your choice of toppings (mustard, ketchup, mayo, onions, coleslaw, chili, sweet relish, sauerkraut, and/or jalapenos.) A drive-thru window is also available if you don't want to tie your dog up outside while you go in to order.

Mas Amor Cantina is a dog-friendly restaurant at The Crossing at Hollar Mill in Hickory, NC. Owners dining with their furry friends can request a seat outside at an umbrella-shaded table on the patio during dinner. The menu features authentic Tex-Mex cuisine with a North Carolina flair, including options like skirt steak fajitas, Americana tacos and carnitas nachos.

Olde Tavern serves up a variety of menu options including appetizers, sandwiches, burgers, salads, wings, steak, chicken, pasta, fish, barbecue dishes, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their four pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy a cold beer and an order of Pork Rinds cooked to order tossed in your choice of seasoning (ranch, Memphis, or plain) and served with a spicy ranch dipping sauce. Next, sink your teeth into the Pimento Burger topped with a generous portion of pimiento cheese and fried onions. For something a bit lighter, go with the Southwestern Salad - fresh chopped salad mix, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, applewood bacon, fire roasted corn, green peppers, jalapenos, tortilla chips, and a three cheese blend served in a tortilla bowl with southwest dressing and your choice of shrimp, chicken (grilled or fried,) tri-tip, or tuna salad. Olde Tavern is open Sunday through Thursday from 11:00am to 10:00pm, and Friday through Saturday from 11:00am to 11:00pm.

Whether you are getting your early morning coffee fix or fueling up for a late night, Starbucks has you covered. This location on 2nd Street NE in Hickory provides ten tables with dog-friendly seating. The vast menu includes a broad range of coffee drinks, tea, cold brews, and their popular Frappuccino in tons of customizable flavors. Don't forget to ask for a Puppuccino just for Fido! You can also find a light bite with breakfast options, sandwiches, bagels, parfaits, protein boxes, and baked 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.

Hickory Wine Shoppe offers dog-friendly outdoor seating in downtown Hickory, NC. Bring Fido along while you enjoy a wine tasting at one of the umbrella-covered tables on the front patio. They serve red, white, rose and orange wines, plus charcuterie boards and flatbreads.

Frankie's Pizza is a dog-friendly pizzeria in Granite Falls, NC that welcomes your leashed pup at one of their four outdoor tables. The menu features items such as pub chips, stromboli, baked ziti and a delicious selection of specialty pizzas. Please note table service isn't available, so Fido will have to wait outside while you order.

El Sarape Mexican offers pet-friendly outdoor seating in Hickory, NC. Bring Fido with you while you enjoy food and drinks at one of the many tables on the tropical patio. The menu includes Mexican specialties and combo platters, plus alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.

Walk-up and drive-through restaurant serves burgers, hot dogs, fries, ice cream, and more. Outdoor seating is dog friendly.

Hooters, located in Hickory, is a well-known bar and eatery that offers up an array of tasty pub grub served by the famed Hooters Girls. Choose from menu options including appetizers, wings, salads, sandwiches, tacos, burgers, seafood, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their five pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Start off with a cold beer and an order of the Tex Mex Nachos - fresh chips topped with cheese, chili, guacamole, lettuce, pico de gallo, jalapenos, sour cream, and zesty chipotle sauce. Next, chow down on the Baja Fish Tacos with grilled or crispy fish, pico de gallo, fresh cabbage, and special sauce. Or go for the Texas Cheesesteak Sandwich with steak, sauteed onions, green peppers, mushrooms, provolone cheese, queso, Daytona Beach sauce, pico de gallo, and sliced jalapenos!

Copper Penny Grill is a dog-friendly restaurant in Hickory, NC, where Fido is welcome at outdoor tables overlooking Lake Hickory. You’ll find items like their grilled sirloin, a BLTA salmon sandwich, cheesesteaks, burgers, and several elevated comfort food options. The restaurant also has a full bar with signature cocktails and craft beers on tap.

Copper Penny Grill is a family-owned and operated restaurant in Rhodhiss, NC. Your furry friend is welcome to join you outdoors on their patio, where they have pet-friendly seating which overlooks the water. Their menu includes lunch and dinner options with appetizers, soups and salads, entrees, and beverages. Their eatery can also be accessed via your boat on the river.