Dog Friendly American Restaurants in Franklin, TN

Burger Up Franklin is a dog-friendly burger joint in Franklin, TN offering gourmet, farm-to-table burgers on a roomy, dog-friendly patio. Fido is permitted to dine with you at outside tables, and there is an on-site mini-golf course for your four-legged friend can join you on, too. Gluten-free menu options are available.

CoreLife Eatery is a dog-friendly health food restaurant in Franklin, TN. Your leashed, friendly dog is welcome to join you at one of the 10 tables on the outdoor patio. Try their sriracha ginger tofu quinoa, tuna poke fire bowl, maple bacon brussels, or tomato basil soup while you're visiting!

M.L.Rose Craft Beer & Burgers is a dog-friendly neighborhood pub with a location in Franklin, TN. Fido is welcome to relax with you at an outdoor table for lunch, dinner, or weekend brunch on their covered patio, featuring TVs and fans. Their menu offerings include pretzel bites, loaded fries, chicken nachos, a variety of burgers, sandwiches and wraps, salads, and more.

Barbara's Home Cookin will make you feel right at home with generous portions and Southern comfort food. The menu features rotating main dishes like fried chicken, pork chops, and crab cakes with various sides. Barbara's has several outdoor tables around their front yard area making it feel like a real family picnic.

Scout's Pub is a modern Southern pub in the Westhaven community of Franklin, TN. This local eatery features a dog-friendly patio, hand-crafted cocktails, and crave-worthy eats in a friendly atmosphere perfect for meeting friends, spending time with family, or just hanging out with the gang. Their delicious food and drink menus offer a gourmet take on pub classics. Their dog menu, aptly named the "Good Dog Menu" features hot dogs, grilled chicken breast, beef patties, bacon, scrambled eggs, and kibble. You can even order a custom cake for your pet with 24 hours advance notice.

Bring your pooch and enjoy cheese tots and a great burger on the patio of Corner Pub in Franklin, TN. The menu includes traditional southern meat and three combos and pub food classics.

The Tin Roof in Franklin, TN, is the place to be for laid-back atmosphere, scratch-made eats, and dog-friendly outdoor seating. Sample a classic bar and grill menu that features wings, fried shrimp, spicy chicken quesadillas, burgers, steak and cheese sandwiches, and pizza-dillas (flour tortillas stuffed with toppings).

Puckett's Grocery & Restaurant, located in Franklin, is a casual eatery that serves up delicious American-style fare. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their many pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Try the fried green tomatoes, shrimp and grits, or the Tennessee Philly with slow-smoked beef brisket. Save room for a Deep-Fried Brownie Sundae!

Bishop's is a streamlined meat and three restaurant with a small patio and four dog-friendly tables. They are available for dine in, carry out, and delivery. You order at the counter from their selection of rotating daily offerings like meatloaf, fried chicken, and country steak. If you prefer to eat vegetarian, you can also order a veggie plate. Bishop's also offer family meals that will feed four. They are open Monday through Saturday from 11:00am to 8:00pm and Sunday from 10:30am to 2:30pm.

Big Shakes specializes in a Tennessee icon - hot chicken! If you're feeling non-traditional, they also have hot fish. You can choose your level of heat from the Original to the sweat-inducing Executioner. They offer sandwiches, platters, wings, and tacos. Big Shakes also offers seafood plates, burgers, and family sized meals. For dessert, Big Shakes serves deep fried oreos. This location has two small, outdoor tables with dog-friendly seating so you can order your meal to go then enjoy it outside with Fido. Big Shakes is open Monday through Thursday from 11am to 8pm and Friday through Saturday from 11am to 10pm.

Since 1956, Jersey Mike's Subs has been serving authentic East Coast-style subs on freshly baked bread. At this location on Mallory Ln, 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.

Whiskey Room Live is a dog-friendly restaurant at Kings Dining & Entertainment in Franklin, TN. Bring Fido with you while you enjoy food and drinks outside on the spacious, temperature-controlled patio. Along with a full bar, they serve wings, sandwiches, barbeque, pizzas, fried fish, salads and more.

Fido is welcome at the pet-friendly outdoor tables Ground in Franklin, TN. Order from a menu featuring signature dishes like burgers, baked potatoes and salads, or design your meal the way you like it. They have several vegetarian options, too.

The Butcher Block is your one-stop shop for all things meat with high grade beef, deli meat, pork, poultry, veal, and seafood. At the lunch counter, you'll find an array of sandwich options like the Tuscan Chicken or Classic Reuben. Vegetarians need not go hungry! You'll have options, too, like the Veggie sandwich, Pimento Cheese, and Egg Salad sandwich. Top it off from their list of sides, chips, soups, and desserts. Fido can join you at one of their three dog-friendly tables while you enjoy a quick bite. The Butcher Block also serves as an old-fashioned meat market so you can pick some select cuts to take home with you for later. They are open Monday through Friday from 10am to 6pm and weekends from 10am to 5pm.

McAlister's Deli is a dog-friendly restaurant in Franklin, TN, where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table. Please note that table service isn't available, so Fido will need to wait outside while you order inside. Their chefs are proud to serve food prepared with fresh ingredients made to order. The crafted sandwiches on the menu are the specialty of the kitchen. Meat eaters can indulge in the McAlister's Club, the King Club, horseradish roast beef and cheddar, garden fresh turkey, or the black cherry and ham sandwich. Vegetarians can indulge in a veggie sandwich or their Four Cheese Griller, a mom-made favorite prepared their way. If you like the sound of ginormous spuds, you can order one of their topped potatoes instead, like the black Angus roast beef spud.

Panera Bread on Columbia Avenue has six 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.

Five Guys, located in Franklin, 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.

Just off the corner of Fourth Avenue North and Main Street sits one of historical downtown Franklin’s most treasured restaurants. A local staple and tourist favorite, the dog-friendly Franklin Mercantile Deli has been family owned and operated since 1999. Touting a relaxed, comfortable atmosphere and a menu filled with Southern breakfast favorites, specialty sandwiches, salad bar, fruit tea, coffee, and homemade desserts, the “Merc” has earned a reputation for being a “go-to” destination for anyone with an appetite. Dogs are welcome at outdoor tables. Open daily 7am to 3pm.

Party Fowl serves scratch-made Nashville hot chicken in a casual sports bar style atmosphere with dog-friendly outdoor seating. Menu favorites include smoked wings, chicken gumbo, chicken n' dumplins, chicken andouille po'boys, hot chicken Cuban sandwiches, hot chicken tacos, and for dessert, deep-fried fudge pies and banana pudding. Wash it all down with a cold local craft beer.

Panera Bread on Mallory Ln has ten 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.