Dog Friendly American Restaurants in Boone, NC

There are 14 pet friendly American restaurants in Boone 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 Boone. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly The Local
The Local Dogs are welcome at the outdoor tables on the pet-friendly covered porch at The Local in Boone, NC. Serving wood-fired flatbread pizzas, salads, burgers, seafood, pasta dishes, steaks, and tacos, The Local offers a variety of options for lunch, brunch, or dinner. The patio is weather permitting, so owners are encouraged to call ahead and confirm availability. See Details
Pet Friendly Come Back Shack
Come Back Shack Come Back Shack in Boone, NC, serves tasty burgers in styles like Carolina, Hula, Cajun and California. For the full experience, pair your meal with chili cheese fries and a milkshake. The covered deck with heaters is dog friendly, making it a great spot to dine with your pup. See Details
Wild Craft Eatery Wild Craft Eatery is a New American restaurant located in Boone, NC. Fido is welcome to join you on the outside patio. This dog-friendly eatery offers lunch and dinner options, as well as local beer, fine wine and craft cocktails. You can fill up on Bonnie's Pot Pie or keep it light with the Veganista Salad. See Details
Pepper's Restaurant & Bar Since 1975, Pepper's Restaurant & Bar has been a staple of the Boone, NC community. This local eatery welcomes dogs to sit with their owners at one of the pet-friendly tables outside while chowing down on a bite from the dog menu! Pups can nibble on diced chicken or a hamburger patty while owners treat themselves to flatbread pizzas, sandwiches, steaks and more. See Details
Troy's 105 Diner This retro '50s style diner serves breakfast all day, homemade soups, fresh salads, NC style BBQ, meatloaf, and burger, sandwich, and seafood baskets. Outdoor tables welcome dogs. See Details
Vidalia Vidalia is a wine bar and restaurant located in Boone, NC. Fido is welcome to join you at an outside table as you sip on a glass of wine, craft beer or seasonal cocktail. This dog-friendly bistro offers a mixture of American and Southern cuisine. Be sure to try a specialty entrée like the smoked pork belly tostada or the fried chicken and waffles. See Details
Gamekeeper Restaurant Dogs are welcome at outdoor tables at this Southern restaurant. Gamekeeper Restaurant serves wild game and fresh fish in their ""modern mountain cuisine"" menus that change according to the season. Representative menu items include potato soup with bacon and green onions, cheese plates, cocoa-rubbed elk, grilled bison steaks, and cornmeal crusted trout. Gamekeeper Restaurant is open Thursday - Saturday 5pm - 9pm. Reservations are recommended." See Details
Stick Boy Kitchen Stick Boy Kitchen in Boone is a dog friendly eatery where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table. Breakfast offerings include a variety of specialty breakfast sandwiches, quiche, bagels, pastries, cinnamon rolls, muffins, granola and more. Lunch and dinner options include hot and cold sandwiches, homemade soup, French fries and salads. They have an extensive coffee and espresso bar menu that includes lattes, cold brew, smoothies, chai, hot cocoa and tea. See Details
Boone Bagelry Omelettes and pancakes for breakfast, and sandwiches and burgers for lunch. Umbrella patio tables are dog friendly. See Details
Tucker's Cafe Dogs are welcome at two outdoor tables at this casual cafe. Tucker's Cafe serves American classics like baskets of onion rings, fried pickle chips, fried chicken salads, Reuben sandwiches, grilled chicken quesadillas, cheeseburgers, hot dogs, and loaded baked potatoes. Tucker's Cafe is open Monday - Saturday 9am - 9pm, Sunday noon - 5:30pm. See Details
Five Guys Five Guys, located in Boone, is a popular burger joint that serves up a variety of tasty eats. Choose from menu options including burgers, sandwiches, hot dogs, fries, milkshakes, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Try the Bacon Cheeseburger - two hand-formed patties grilled to perfection, two strips of bacon, and two slices of American cheese on a soft sesame seed bun, piled high with the toppings of your choice (mayo, lettuce, pickles, grilled onions and mushrooms, relish, jalapenos, hot sauce, and more!) Before you leave, snag one of their hand-spun Milkshakes with your favorite mix-ins (bananas, cherries, coffee, malted milk, Oreo cookies, Oreo cream, bacon, peanut butter, and more!) Please note that table service isn't available, so your dog will need to be tied up outside while you go in to order. See Details
Panera Bread Panera Bread on Blowing Rock Road has twelve pet-friendly outdoor tables, so you can bring your dog along to dine. The popular national chain serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks. Stop by early for one of their freshly baked breakfast sandwiches, pastries, or Baked Egg Souffles. Panera Bread is known for their fresh, and clean eating salads, soups, and sandwiches like Bacon Turkey Bravo, Napa Almond Chicken Salad, and Steak and White Cheddar Panini. They have a full espresso and coffee bar where you can get signature drinks like the Hot Chocolate with Chocolate Chip Marshmallows, and Plum Ginger Hibiscus Tea. Please note that table service isn't available, so your dog will need to be tied up outside while you go in to order. See Details
Jersey Mike's Subs Since 1956, Jersey Mike's Subs has been serving authentic East Coast-style subs on freshly baked bread. At this location on New Market Centre, you and Fido can choose one of the pet-friendly tables outside. Their menu includes a number of hot sandwiches, such as Jersey Mike's Famous Philly: grilled onions, peppers and melted white American cheese; meatball and cheese, melted provolone, tomato sauce, and parmesan cheese; or the big kahuna cheese steak, grilled onions, peppers, mushrooms, jalapenos, and extra melted white American cheese. If you'd rather cut down on the carb's, why not try a grilled veggie wrap: grilled green bell peppers and onions, melted swiss and provolone, lettuce, tomato, and homestyle ranch dressing. Please note that table service isn't available, so your dog will need to be tied up outside when you go in to order. See Details
Lily's Snack Bar Lily's Snack Bar in Boone, NC is a bar and sandwich shop with dog-friendly outdoor seating. A portion of the patio is covered, if you and Fido need a little shade on a warmer day. The menu includes comfort food favorites like fried pickles, sweet potato fries and chicken sandwiches. Vegan and gluten-free options are also available. There is a full bar with signature cocktails and alcoholic slushies. See Details
Banner Elk Cafe The Banner Elk Cafe in North Carolina has a spacious outdoor seating area that is very dog friendly. You and your pup can enjoying dining, rain or shine, at an umbrella-covered table or under their covered, heated patio. There are two entrances to the outdoor area, and they allow dogs of any size. Menu favorites include shrimp po boy and blueberry pancakes. See Details
Boondocks Brewery Boondocks Brewery is a dog-friendly brewpub in West Jefferson, NC, where Fido can join you at an outdoor table on the covered patio. In addition to year-round and special-release craft beer, Boonedocks serves food like fire-cracker shrimp, Cajun blackened chicken sandwiches, Kobe beef and veal meatloaf, and Neapolitan flatbread pizza. See Details
Banner Elk Cafe Dogs are welcome at several outdoor tables on the lower patio at this cafe in downtown Banner Elk. Banner Elk Cafe serves pizza, pasta dishes, salads, coffee, fresh baked muffins, and smoothies. Stop in for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Alcoholic beverages are also served. Banner Elk Cafe is open Sunday - Thursday 7am - 9pm, Friday - Saturday 7am - 10pm. See Details
The Hotel Tavern Restaurant Upscale, casual restaurant and bar makes an excellent choice for either an intimate dinner or family gathering. Menu features Thai chicken skewers, sirloin filet, grilled pork tenderloin, fresh Atlantic salmon, and pasta primavera. Outdoor seating is dog friendly. See Details
Kaye's Kitchen Kaye's Kitchen is a locally owned and operated eatery located in Newland, NC. Choose from a variety of dining options including an all day breakfast menu, lunch and dinner dishes, freshly baked pies and cakes, brownies, cookies, cupcakes, and more. Bring Fido along and snag a seat at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables (weather permitting) while you try a piece of pie (Buttermilk Coconut, Chocolate Chess, Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip, Key Lime, and more!) Kaye's Kitchen is open Monday through Tuesday from 8:00am to 2:00pm, Thursday through Saturday from 8:00am to 2:00pm, and Sunday from 9:00am to 1:30pm. See Details
Bayou Smokehouse & Grill Leashed dogs are welcome on the pet-friendly patio of Bayou Smokehouse & Grill in Banner Elk, NC. This Texas-Louisiana-style eatery serves items like fried chicken, ribs, catfish, po'boys, red beans and rice, crawfish etouffee, gumbo, burgers and more. See Details
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