Dog Friendly American Restaurants in Candler, NC

Posana is a farm-to-table restaurant with outdoor tables overlooking Historic Pack Square in Asheville, NC. Posana is so dog friendly that the restaurant serves a dog menu especially for Fido featuring a grilled chicken breast with grains, Brasstown Doggie Beefloaf, and bacon soy doggie ice cream treats. The menus for humans also feature organic, sustainable, and local ingredients. Try the oatmeal brulee with dried fruit and almonds for brunch, smoky chipotle BBQ pork spare ribs at lunch, and saffron sea scallops with sweet corn risotto for dinner.

Twisted Laurel in downtown Asheville, NC, is a dog-friendly restaurant where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table on their spacious patio, where he even gets his own dog menu! For pet parents, their menu features fresh, Italian and Greek dishes. Enjoy items like Arancini, fresh Focaccia, a grilled trout BLT, Southern fried chicken, a Greek platter with pita and horiatiki salad, pizza, salads, and more.

HenDough Chicken & Donuts is a unique, dog-friendly eatery in Hendersonville specializing in perfectly fried chicken and delicious, homemade donuts. Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table on the porch or in the yard. Table service isn't available but they have a convenient walk-up window to place orders and pick up your food without leaving your pup alone outside. Beer and wine are available.

Sunny Point Cafe is a family-owned, pet-friendly cafe in Asheville, NC. They serve upscale made-from-scratch food options in a cozy atmosphere. Leashed dogs are welcome on the heated, covered outdoor patio. Menu items include salads, sandwiches, burgers, breakfast for dinner, and hearty entrees such as mighty meaty meatloaf, pork osso buco, and shrimp and grits.

Pack's Tavern is a dog-friendly restaurant in Asheville, NC, where Fido is welcome on the enclosed patio that's heated in cooler months and has fans for the warmer months. Please note the patio is not always open, so it's best to call before venturing out with Fido. The menu features items like deviled eggs, tavern pretzels with beer cheese, breaded wings, pizza and more. Gluten-free options are also available.

Universal Joint is a dog-friendly restaurant and bar in hip West Asheville, located in a refurbished old-time gas station. Fido can join you on the spacious outdoor patio during lunch or dinner. Enjoy bar snacks like soft pretzels, edamame, spicy egg rolls, and wings, as well as a variety of burgers, sandwiches, quesadillas, and tacos.

131 Main is a pet-friendly eatery in Asheville, NC. The menu includes options like fresh-cut salmon, glazed chicken, ribeye, and roasted prime rib. Dogs are welcome on the patio which includes heaters in winter.

Bring Fido to this pet-friendly brewery in Asheville, NC. Asheville Brewing Company's menu contains movie-themed dishes such as Lord of the onion rings, Zorba the Greek salad, Jaws sandwich, and the William Shatner quesadilla. Leashed dogs are allowed on the covered patio.

Well-behaved dogs are welcome at several outdoor tables at this dog-friendly soul food joint in Asheville. Rocky's Hot Chicken Shack specializes in Nashville hot chicken and Southern-style comfort food sides. Don't fret if you're not into spicy fried chicken, you can choose your level of spice from Plain to XX hot! The menu features fried pickles, fried green tomatoes, rotisserie chicken, Cheerwine BBQ sandwich, chicken n' waffles, and fried chicken plates with sides of corn pudding, fried okra, sweet potato casserole, mac n' cheese, pimento cheese grits, and biscuits.

The Baker's Box is a dog-friendly restaurant in Hendersonville, NC, where Fido can join you at a table on the covered outdoor patio. This locally-owned sandwich shop and bakery serves scratch-made desserts, pastries and bread, as well as gourmet sandwiches, wraps and salads.

Dogs are welcome at six outdoor tables at this family restaurant in Asheville. Stone Ridge Tavern uses fresh local ingredients and serves both lunch and dinner. Menu items include bruschetta, fried gator tail, hamburger steak with brown gravy, Calabash chicken tenders, baby back ribs, and spaghetti. Stone Ridge Tavern is open Sunday - Thursday 11am - 10pm, Friday 11am - 11pm, Saturday 4pm - 11pm.

Posana is a restaurant located in the Biltmore Park area of South Asheville, NC. They have a dog-friendly patio and a dog menu for Fido! Guests can enjoy seasonal, locally sourced cuisine, with a rotating menu of creative starters, house-made pastas, prime meats, vegetarian plates, seasonal cocktails, and a curated wine list.

Church Street Depot is open Monday through Saturday from 11:00am to 8:00pm, and according to locals, they serve up the best burgers around. Bring Fido along as you visit this "build-your-own-burger" joint, and snag a seat at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables. Choose from options like basic Angus patties, chuck and brisket patties, turkey burgers, and grass-fed patties. Topping choices include mayo, mustard, onion, pickled jalapenos, spicy mustard, cheese options, sauteed spinach, roasted red peppers, bleu cheese, a fried egg, and much more. Try the local favorite Palmetto Burger prepared with your choice of patty, topped with pickled jalapenos, and a housemade smoked pimiento cheese!

Dogs are welcome at three seasonal outdoor tables at this American restaurant in the heart of downtown Asheville. Chesnut serves lunch and dinner every day and brunch on Saturday and Sunday mornings. Popular menu items include lobster bisque, fried oyster Rockefeller salad, and steak frites. Specialty cocktails, wine, and beer is also served. Chesnut is open Monday - Thursday 11:30am - 3pm, 5pm - 9:30pm, Friday - Saturday 11:30am - 3pm, 5pm - 10pm, Sunday 9am - 3pm, 5pm - 9:30pm. Reservations recommended for dinner.

Season's at Highland Lake is a dog-friendly restaurant in Flat Rock, NC. Fido is welcome to join you at a table on the outdoor patio. The menu features seasonal herbs, vegetables and edible flowers from the on-site garden. Try the cauliflower gratin, blackened catfish, or prime beef tenderloin when you're there!

Mike's on Main in historic downtown Hendersonville, NC, has a couple dog-friendly tables out front on the sidewalk, weather permitting. They'll even bring a biscuit to your furry friend! This old-fashioned drug store diner serves burgers, sandwiches, ice cream floats and a great breakfast.

Well-behaved dogs are welcome at several outdoor tables at this dog-friendly soul food joint in Asheville. Rocky's Hot Chicken Shack specializes in Nashville hot chicken and comfort food sides. Don't fret if you're not into spicy fried chicken, you can choose your level of spice from Plain to XX hot! The menu features fried pickles, fried green tomatoes, rotisserie chicken, Cheerwine BBQ sandwich, chicken n' waffles, and fried chicken plates with sides of corn pudding, fried okra, sweet potato casserole, mac n' cheese, pimento cheese grits, and biscuits. Order a soothing banana pudding to help cool off for dessert!

Dogs are welcome at six outdoor tables at this grass-fed burger chain location. Farm Burger serves build-your-own grass-fed beef, chicken, or vegan burgers with an assortment of toppings including roasted garlic, jalapenos, Lusty Monk mustard, and fried eggs. Other menu items available include pimento cheese fries topped with jalapenos, beer battered onion rings, superfood salads, and hot dogs. Farm Burger is open for lunch and dinner Sunday - Thursday 11:30am - 10pm, Friday -Saturday 11:30am - 11pm.

Harry's Grill and Piggy's Ice Cream is a unique combination eatery that serves up American barbecue and delicious ice cream. Choose from menu options like soups, salads, sandwiches, wraps, hamburgers, hotdogs, pulled or sliced pork, beef brisket, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Try a classic pulled pork bbq sandwich topped with coleslaw, and served with your choice of side (baked beans, corn nuggets, cheese sticks, onion rings, jalapeno poppers, fries, tater tots, collard greens, and more.) Before you leave, order a delicious ice cream cone available in an assortment of flavors (banana, mocha chip, peach, coffee, Heath bar crunch, moose tracks, praline, rum raisin, and many more!) Harry's Grill and Piggy's Ice Cream is open Monday through Saturday from 10:30am to 8:00pm, and during summer only they're open on Sunday from 1:00am to 8:00pm.

If soup, salads, burgers, and wraps are your cup of tea, then Blue Sky Cafe is the place to be. There is a covered patio with ceiling fans where dogs are welcome.