Dog Friendly American Restaurants in Chattanooga, TN

There are 34 pet friendly American restaurants in Chattanooga 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 Chattanooga. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly Universal Joint
Universal Joint
Menu includes wings, burgers, quesadillas, and a variety of beer and spirits. Dogs are welcome at outdoor tables.
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Pet Friendly The Purple Daisy Picnic Cafe
The Purple Daisy Picnic Cafe
The Purple Daisy Picnic Cafe is a quirky restaurant that specializes in sandwiches, barbeque, burgers, and comfort food. They offer five outdoor tables on the front porch where you can find dog-friendly seating. Besides their dine in choices, The Purple Daisy also offer take out only picnic plates with barbeque pork or chicken to feed up to six people. The Purple Daisy is open Monday through Friday from 11am to 8pm and weekends from 11am to 4pm.
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Pet Friendly Bad Daddy's Burger Bar Chattanooga
Bad Daddy's Burger Bar Chattanooga
Bad Daddy's Burger Bar is a dog-friendly restaurant in Chattanooga, TN. Fido is welcome to join you at a table on the outdoor table, so long as they are friendly and leashed. Try their Backyard BBQ Pork Nachos, fried pickles, Not Your Mama's deviled eggs, Bacon Cheeseburger on Steroids, or Daddy's Philly while you're visiting!
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Pet Friendly Oddstory Brewing Company - Central
Oddstory Brewing Company - Central
Oddstory Brewing Company has been a downtown Chattanooga staple since 2016, when it first started serving the people in “Scenic City” their take on lagers, pale ales, stouts and more. The lively and popular dog-friendly brewery welcomes Fido in the huge beer garden with 10,000 square feet of outdoor space for Fido to explore on-leash. Pair your craft beer with delicious menu options like a spent grain pretzel, elote fries, smash burgers or flavorful noodle dishes.
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Pet Friendly The Daily Ration
The Daily Ration
The Daily Ration has a huge dog-friendly patio with cornhole games and a fire pit. Bring your dog with you while you dine al fresco for breakfast, lunch or dinner. The spot is especially popular for their hearty breakfasts but is a great place to enjoy happy hour and dinner, too. The Daily Ration is open Tuesday and Wednesday from 7am to 2pm, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 7am to 10pm, and for Sunday Brunch from 8am to 3pm.
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Pet Friendly Jason's Deli
Jason's Deli
Jason's Deli in Chattanooga, TN is home to a seasonal patio with pet-friendly tables. Bring Fido with you to enjoy soups, salads, a black bean taco salad, sandwiches, desserts and more. Please note that table service isn't available, so your leashed dog will need to remain outside while you go in to order.
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Pet Friendly Mike's Tavern
Mike's Tavern
Mike's Tavern, located in Chatanooga, TN, is a casual joint that serves up a variety of delicious fare. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Mike's Tavern is open daily from 11am to 12am.
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Pet Friendly Hennen's
Hennen's
Hennen's is an American-style eatery that serves up appetizers, soups, salads, seafood, steaks, pasta, burgers, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their many pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy the Warm Goat Cheese Plate - drizzled with olive oil and served with arugula, flash fried mushrooms, and a side of toasted boules. Then tuck into the Prince Edward Island mussels served in a jalapeno bacon broth. If seafood isn't your style, order the Shaved Prime Rib - slow roasted and served on ciabatta bread with provolone cheese, grilled onions, and creamy horseradish, with a side of au jus for dipping. Hennen's is open Monday through Thursday from 11:00am to 10:00pm, Friday from 11:00am to 11:00pm, Saturday from 5:00pm to 11:00pm, and Sunday from 5:00pm to 10:00pm.
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Pet Friendly Southern Star
Southern Star
Southern Star serves up southern-inspired cuisine, prepared fresh daily with high quality ingredients. Choose from menu options like appetizers, soups, salads, quiche, sandwiches, seafood, ribs, meat and three, veggies, and more. Fido is more than welcome to join you at one of their six pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy an appetizer of freshly fried oysters with dill tartar sauce. For your entree, try the Virginia Ham Sandwich with Granny Smith apple, provolone, and a sweet and spicy mustard, served with your choice of chips or fries. For something a bit on the lighter side, try the Charleston Salad with fried chicken, mixed greens, bleu cheese, tomato, onion, sugared pecans, and a housemade honey mustard vinaigrette. Southern Star is open Monday through Friday from 11:00am to 9:00pm.
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Pet Friendly Champy's
Champy's
Champy's is a dog-friendly restaurant located in Chattanooga, TN, where Fido can join you at an outdoor table. They are famous for their fried chicken served by the piece in a sandwich or on a salad.
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Pet Friendly Five Guys
Five Guys
Five Guys, located in Chattanooga, 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.
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Pet Friendly Frazier Five & Dime
Frazier Five & Dime
Frazier Five & Dime is a dog-friendly eatery in Chattanooga, TN, where Fido is welcome to join you at a table outside. Enjoy creative eats from their menu that features steak, chicken, seafood, burgers and more. Craft cocktails, wine and draft beer are also served.
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Pet Friendly Burger Republic
Burger Republic
Fido can join you at an outdoor table at the dog-friendly Burger Republic in Chattanooga, TN. This eatery is known for their award-winning gourmet burgers and hand-spun shakes. The menu features items like tater tot fondue, pepperoni cheese curds, a variety of burgers and sandwiches, fresh salads and more. A full bar with spiked milkshakes is also available.
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Pet Friendly Public House
Public House
Public House is a dog-friendly American restaurant in Chatanooga, TN. You are welcome to bring Fido with you as you sit at a table on their outdoor patio. Whether you're stopping in for lunch, dinner, or drinks, their extensive menu will have something for everyone. They also have gluten-free menus for customers with dietary restrictions.
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Pet Friendly Five Guys
Five Guys
Five Guys, located in Chattanooga, 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.
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Pet Friendly Puckett's Grocery & Restaurant
Puckett's Grocery & Restaurant
Puckett's Grocery & Restaurant, located in Chattanooga, is a casual eatery that serves up delicious American-style fare. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their four pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Start off with an order of the Fried Green Tomatoes dipped in egg wash and rolled in cornmeal, served with chipotle bacon ranch. Next, chow down on the Shrimp and Grits - jumbo shrimp blackened and sauteed with peppers, onions garlic, tomatoes, and mushrooms, over Gouda Weisenberger grits, served with a house salad. Or go for the Tennessee Philly with slow-smoked beef brisket or grilled chicken, bell peppers, onions, BBQ sauce, and smoked gouda on a hoagie, served with au jus. End on the perfect sweet note with the Deep-Fried Brownie Sundae - a fried brownie and triple treat cookie dough topped with ice cream, spiced pecans, and candied bacon!
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Pet Friendly MISSION BBQ
MISSION BBQ
MISSION BBQ in Chattanooga, TN, is a dog friendly eatery where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table. The side patio has 4 picnic tables with large umbrellas for shade. This American BBQ joint is dedicated to the men and women who have served and are currently serving in the military, and to first responders. Multiple flavors of BBQ from around the USA. The menu includes brisket, pulled pork, turkey, pulled chicken, and sausage. Please note that table service isn't available, so your Fido will need to wait outside when you go in to order.
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Pet Friendly Panera Bread
Panera Bread
Panera Bread on Market Street has four 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.
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Pet Friendly River Street Deli
River Street Deli
Leashed dogs are welcome at one of the few tables along the sidewalk outside River Street Deli, a pet-friendly eatery in Chattanooga, TN. Their menu features a variety of handcrafted hot and cold sandwiches, salads, and soups.
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Pet Friendly Chicken Salad Chick
Chicken Salad Chick
Claiming to take a Southern favorite to a whole new level, Chicken Salad Chick is a dog-friendly neighborhood destination in Chattanooga. Chicken Salad Chick offers three outdoor tables to dog owners wanting to dig into a Pimento Cheese BLT alongside their furry friend. The restaurant's menu is made up of pimento cheese, salads, soups, sides, signature sandwiches, and twelve different chicken salad flavors including Barbie-Q, Fruity Fran, Olivia's Old South, and Jalapeno Holly. Please note that table service isn't available, so your dog will need to be tied up outside when you go in to order.
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