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Dog Friendly American Restaurants in Franklin, NC

There are 2 pet friendly American restaurants in Franklin that welcome dogs at their outdoor tables, and 16 more nearby. 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 Franklin. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly J.R. Chophouse

J.R. Chophouse

J.R. Chophouse is a pet-friendly restaurant in Franklin, NC, where your leashed pup is welcome to dine with you at a table on their outdoor patio. They even have a dog menu for Fido. Enjoy their selection of succulent seafood dishes and steak entrees along with a cocktail or pint of craft beer.

Pet Friendly Gracious Plates on Main

Gracious Plates on Main

Gracious Plates on Main

Gracious Plates on Main is a farm-to-fork restaurant in Franklin, TN. Leashed dogs are welcome at pet-friendly tables outside. Gracious Plates on Main offers fresh food made with locally-sourced ingredients. Guests can enjoy tasty salads along with shareable appetizers like the Tempura Shrimp or the Chef's Daily Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms. Save room for dessert dishes like the cheesecake with bananas foster!

Lulu's on Main

Lulu's on Main is a dog-friendly restaurant in Sylva, NC, where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table on their covered patio. This small eatery offers a variety of international menu options including French onion soup, hummus, salads, noodle dishes, sandwiches, burgers, and more. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options are available as well. Be sure to save some room for one of their desserts like a vanilla bean creme brulee or chocolate lava brownie.

Blue Bike Cafe

Blue Bike Cafe is a casual, dog-friendly restaurant in Highlands, NC, where Fido is welcome to join you at one of six outdoor tables for breakfast or lunch. Ask for the dog menu! The eatery is located in Creekside Village Shops near Hutchison Founder’s Park. Their menu features classic American burgers, sandwiches and salads in addition to an “all-day” breakfast. Before leaving, be sure to check out the Blue Bike merchandise, from jellies and jams, to coffee mugs and t-shirts, and also Amity Brother’s Coffee, who roasts the custom blend of Ethiopian and Colombian coffee that is served daily at the Blue Bike.

Cupboard Cafe & Gifts

Cupboard Cafe & Gifts

Cupboard Cafe & Gifts, located in Dillard, GA, is a dog-friendly eatery where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table for breakfast or lunch on the covered porch. This is a local, go-to spot for deliciously southern cuisine that includes country fried steak, pork chops, center cut country ham, Low Country carbonara fettuccine, fried chicken and catfish, shrimp and grits, trout, a variety of sandwiches, burgers, and more. Breakfast includes classic items such as omelets, biscuit sandwiches, quiche, hash, French toast and pancakes. Don't forget the delectable desserts from their bakery!

Lakeside Restaurant

Lakeside Restaurant

Located in Highlands, NC, Lakeside Restaurant serves up a variety of menu options including appetizers, soups, salads, pork, seafood, poultry, beef, pasta, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their five pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Start with a crisp glass of wine and an order of Cornmeal Dusted Fried Oysters with chipotle remoulade, crispy bacon, and garden greens. Later, tuck into the Shrimp and Grits with jalapeno cheddar grits, chorizo, mushrooms, tomatoes, bacon, and herb blanc de blanc.

Foragers Canteen Dillsboro

Foragers Canteen Dillsboro

Foragers Canteen in Dillsboro, NC, is a casual farm-to-table eatery with pet-friendly outdoor seating. Start with Crispy Cluckin' Chips—crispy chicken skin with salt, pepper, sumac and pimento cheese sauce. Then try the Coastal Car Hopper Taco, featuring grilled or fried wild Mahi Mahi, pineapple slaw, lime crema, cilantro, and cheddar cheese. Alternatively, enjoy the Back Porch Burger with pimento cheese, house-peppered bacon, fried green tomato and bibb lettuce on a brioche bun. Please call ahead to ensure the patio is open for dining.

CJ's Grille

Bryson City, NC

Located in the heart of Bryson City, NC, CJ's Grille is a family-friendly restaurant with a full bar located across the street from the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad. Dogs are welcome at outdoor tables on the pet-friendly covered deck.

Wild Thyme Gourmet

Wild Thyme Gourmet

Wild Thyme Gourmet provides a sophisticated menu and extensive wine selection in an upscale environment with dog-friendly patio seating, weather permitting. Delicious dishes include black bean burgers, crab cake sandwiches, shrimp and sea scallops, bacon-wrapped quail, double cut pork chops, and ricotta ravioli.

Happ's Place

Happ's Place is a dog-friendly restaurant in Glenville, NC, where Fido is welcome to join you at a table in the large outdoor area that's surrounded by trees. The menu features pizza, sandwiches, North Carolina favorites like trout dip and pork rinds, and dinners such as the pecan-crusted trout, pork osso bucco, and chicken bacon ranch pasta.

Cornucopia

Cornucopia Restaurant is a charming mountain restaurant in Cashiers, NC, known for fresh, seasonal American cuisine. Dogs are welcome at the pet-friendly outdoor seating area. The menu includes burgers, sandwiches, salads, soups, seafood, steaks, and fresh oysters during special oyster nights, plus beer, wine, and cocktails. Leashed, well-behaved dogs are welcome at the pet-friendly outdoor seating area, where you can dine with your pup.

Primary Restaurant + Bar

Primary Restaurant + Bar

Primary Restaurant + Bar is a pet-friendly eatery located in the heart of Highlands, NC, where Fido can enjoy a bite from the dog menu! Two- and four-legged friends are invited to relax at an outdoor table for lunch or dinner. Their human menu features starters, salads, burgers, sandwiches, pork chops, and steak and seafood dishes. They also offer a selection of cocktails, beer and wine.

Foragers Canteen Sylva

Foragers Canteen Sylva

Located in historic downtown Sylva, NC, Foragers Canteen serves lunch, dinner and weekend brunch to patrons with their pups on the dog-friendly patio. The menu features Southern fusion cuisine that blends down-home country cooking with global flavors.

The Zookeeper Bistro

The Zookeeper Bistro

Dogs are welcome at two outdoor tables at this cafe. The Zookeeper Bistro in Cashiers, NC serves omelets, eggs Benedicts, pancakes, and oatmeal for breakfast. At lunch, menu items include french onion soup, Asian chop salad, crab cake salad, slices of quiche with fruit, veggie wrap, club sandwich, and chicken tenders.

The Filling Station Deli & Sub Shop

Bryson City, NC

The Filling Station Deli & Sub Shop

Dogs are welcome at four outdoor tables at The Filling Station Deli & Sub Shop. You'll need to leave Fido outside while you order and pay inside, so plan accordingly. The Filling Station Deli & Sub Shop serves warm soups and chili in sourdough bread bowls, hot and cold sandwiches, and crisp greens topped with a scoop of tuna salad, egg salad, or chicken salad. Save room for a homemade ice cream sandwich! The Filling Station & Deli is open Monday - Saturday 11am - 4pm.

South of Philly

South of Philly

South of Philly, located in Sylva, NC, is a casual delicatessen that serves up a variety of tasty eats. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. South of Philly is open Monday through Thursday from 11am to 10pm, Friday through Saturday from 11am to 12am, and Sunday from 11am to 8pm.

Julep Kitchen

Dine beside your four-legged companion at the dog-friendly Julep Kitchen at Julep Farms in Dillard, GA. The partially covered outdoor patio is a great spot to unwind with Fido during brunch, lunch or dinner. Julep boasts a three-course Doggy Dining Menu and also a la carte items for your canine dining companion. For you, the farm-to-table menu features a range of options, such as lemon ricotta pancakes, steak frites, smoked trout and beef short ribs. During the cooler months, dogs are also welcome in climate-controlled igloo dining.

Rodgers Bros

Rodgers Bros offers pet-friendly outdoor seating in Cullowhee, NC. Bring Fido along while you enjoy food and drinks at one of the tables on the covered patio, which features heaters in cooler months. Their menu includes fried appetizers, salads, sandwiches, burgers, chicken and more. By request, you can also treat your pup to a cup of whipped cream!

Franklin, NC, US