Dog Friendly American Restaurants in Kings Mountain, NC

There are 2 pet friendly American restaurants in Kings Mountain that welcome dogs at their outdoor tables, and 22 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 Kings Mountain. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly 238 Cherokee Grill
238 Cherokee Grill
238 Cherokee Grill serves up a variety of menu options including starters, soups, salads, burgers, sandwiches, wraps, pork, fish, chicken, steak, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their three pet-friendly outdoor tables (weather permitting) while you enjoy your meal. Start with an order of Cherokee Wings - your choice of fried or smoked wings tossed in your choice of sauce (mild, hot, diablo, BBQ, polynesian, sweet chili, jerk sauce, old bay, and more) served hot and crispy with a side of celery and ranch or bleu cheese dressing. Next, bite into the Reuben Burger topped with corned beef, housemade sauerkraut, whole grain mustard, thousand island dressing, and Swiss cheese. 238 Cherokee Grill is open Sunday through Thursday from 11:00am to 9:00pm, and Friday through Saturday from 11:00am to 10:00pm.
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Pet Friendly 133 west
133 west
133 west is a dog-friendly restaurant in Kings Mountain, NC. Your leashed pup can tag along and sit outside at a table on their patio. Popular menu items include pound cake French toast, chicken and waffles, all American burgers, shrimp cocktails, and shrimp and grits.
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Pet Friendly Hickory Tavern Gastonia
Hickory Tavern Gastonia
Hickory Tavern in Gastonia, NC, is a casual sports bar and restaurant serving American fare. Fido is welcome on the outdoor patio. They menu includes burgers, wings, sandwiches, seafood, steaks, salads, appetizers, and desserts, along with a selection of beer and cocktails.
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Pet Friendly McAlister's Deli
McAlister's Deli
McAlister's Deli is a dog-friendly restaurant on Cox Rd. This deli has four tables outside for dogs and their owners. 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 their new veggie sandwich or the 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. Please note that table service isn't available, so you'll need to tie your dog up while you order inside.
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Pet Friendly Hoof & Barrel
Hoof & Barrel
Bring Fido to Hoof & Barrel in York, SC. This dog-friendly eatery invites two and four-legged friends to sit together at one of the shaded outdoor tables. Customer favorites include the Makin' Bacon burger, the Johnny's Pork N Bun sandwich and The Wicked Cod.
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Pet Friendly Mayworth's Public House
Mayworth's Public House
If you're looking for a great place to go for lunch or dinner, check out dog-friendly Mayworth's Public House, which has pet-friendly outdoor tables on their covered patio where you and your dog can enjoy a meal. Mayworth's is an upscale pub using the very finest and freshest ingredients to make delicious meals, made to order. Try one of the burgers, build your own salad, or get an order of deluxe mac and cheese. Make sure to pair your meal with one of Mayworth's craft, draft, and local beers. Check out the weekly events and specials!
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Pet Friendly Pleasant City Wood Fired Grille
Pleasant City Wood Fired Grille
Pleasant City has an awesome menu with specialty pizzas, pasta, hot and cold sandwiches and more. They also offer a great craft and domestic beer selection. Their outdoor seating area has umbrellas for added shade and allows nice views of he city fountain. They always bring out a little bowl of water for our pup!
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Pet Friendly Hooters
Hooters
Hooters, located in Gastonia, is a well-known bar and eatery that offers up an array of tasty pub grub served by the famed Hooters Girls. Choose from menu options including appetizers, wings, salads, sandwiches, tacos, burgers, seafood, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their six pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Start off with a cold beer and an order of the Tex Mex Nachos - fresh chips topped with cheese, chili, guacamole, lettuce, pico de gallo, jalapenos, sour cream, and zesty chipotle sauce. Next, chow down on the Baja Fish Tacos with grilled or crispy fish, pico de gallo, fresh cabbage, and special sauce. Or go for the Texas Cheesesteak Sandwich with steak, sauteed onions, green peppers, mushrooms, provolone cheese, queso, Daytona Beach sauce, pico de gallo, and sliced jalapenos!
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Pet Friendly Carolina Kitchen
Carolina Kitchen
Bring Fido to Carolina Kitchen in Shelby, NC. This dog-friendly breakfast and lunch eatery invites two and four-legged friends to sit together at one of the shaded picnic tables outside on the patio. Customer favorites include the Country Breakfast, shrimp and grits, bologna on toast, and spicy chicken wrap.
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Pet Friendly Wings Etc.
Wings Etc.
Wings Etc., located in Shelby, NC, is a casual chain pub that serves up a variety of delicious drinks and tasty grub. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal.
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Pet Friendly Lotus Bar & Eatery
Lotus Bar & Eatery
Lotus Bar & Eatery, located in Gastonia, NC, is a stylish joint that serves up a variety of delicious modern American fare. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Lotus Bar & Eatery is open Monday from 4:30pm to 10pm, Tuesday through Thursday from 11am to 2:30pm, then 4:30pm to 10pm, Friday through Saturday from 11am to 2:30pm, then 4:30pm to 10:30pm, and Sunday from 11am to 3pm, then 4:30pm to 10pm.
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Pet Friendly HoneyBaked Ham
HoneyBaked Ham
HoneyBaked Ham, located in Gastonia, is a well-known eatery that serves up delicatessen-style dishes. Choose from menu options including soups, salads, sandwiches, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Try the Ham and Turkey Pesto Sandwich with ham, roasted turkey, provolone, lettuce, tomato, red onion, and pesto aioli on multigrain flatbread. Or go for the Ham Classic with ham, Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, savory mayo, and hickory honey mustard on a flaky croissant. 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 Firehouse Subs
Firehouse Subs
Firehouse Subs, located in Gastonia, is a popular deli-style eatery that serves up a variety of tasty subs and salads. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Try the Hook and Ladder Sub with smoked turkey, Virginia honey ham, and melted Monterey jack cheese. Order it Fully Involved to get mayo, deli mustard, lettuce, tomato, and onion! Or try the New York Steamer Sub with USDA corned beef brisket, pastrami, melted provolone, deli mustard, mayo, and Italian dressing. For something a bit lighter, try the Firehouse Salad with romaine, tomato, bell pepper, cucumber, mozzarella, pepperoncini peppers, and dressing, with your choice of smoked turkey, grilled chicken, or Virginia honey ham. 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 Bellacino's Pizza & Grinders Irmo
Bellacino's Pizza & Grinders Irmo
Bellacino's Pizza & Grinders is a chain restaurant with a pet-friendly location in Irmo, SC. Owners can enjoy lunch or dinner with Fido outside on the covered patio with a fan, located to the right of the entrance. The menu features classic options like pizza, grinders, salads, and pasta.
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Pet Friendly Redbone Willy's Trading Company
Redbone Willy's Trading Company
Redbone Willy's Trading Co. serves up traditional deli style fare. Choose from menu options like sandwiches, wraps, hotdogs, burgers, salads, homemade ice cream, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor picnic tables while you enjoy your meal. Try the house favorite Beast of Burden Sandwich with bacon, spinach, mushrooms, roasted red peppers, olives, red onions, fresh tomato, asiago, havarti, mozzarella, and fresh basil. Redbone Willy's also offers a number of vegetarian friendly options, like the Graveyard Sandwich with fresh tomato, onion, spinach, garlic cream cheese spread, mozzarella, tomato pesto, and fresh basil. Redbone Willy's Trading Co. is open daily from 10:00am to 6:00pm (hours are subject to change, so call ahead!)
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Pet Friendly Cook Out
Cook Out
Cook Out is a dog-friendly restaurant serving fresh, never frozen hamburgers to Lincolnton locals and tourists alike. Visitors to Cook Out can head to one of its three outdoor tables to indulge in a milkshake alongside Fido. The restaurant's menu is made up of hot dogs, bbq, burgers, chicken dishes, corn dogs, quesadillas, hushpuppies, fries, and more. Forty plus premium milkshakes are available to top off your meal in flavors such as Peanut Butter Banana, Hi-C Punch, Chocolate Cobbler, and Reese's Cup. A drive-thru window is also available if you don't want to tie your dog up outside while you go in to order.
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Pet Friendly Schlotzsky's
Schlotzsky's
Schlotzsky's, located in Gastonia, is a well-known delicatessen that serves up delicious salads, wraps, flatbreads, sandwiches, pizzas, and more! Fido is welcome to join you at one of their seven pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Try the Deluxe Original Sandwich with smoked ham, Genoa and Cotto salami, melted cheddar, mozzarella, parmesan, black olives, red onion, lettuce, tomato, mustard, and signature dressing on a toasted sourdough bun. Or go for the Tuscan Sandwich with hand-carved turkey, provolone, Swiss, bacon, chipotle pesto, cilantro, roasted red peppers, chipotle mayo, avocado, field greens, and tomato on ciabatta. For something a bit lighter, go for the Margherita Artisan Flatbread topped with sundried tomato pesto, fresh basil, roasted tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, parmesan cheese, and balsamic reduction. A drive-thru window is also available if you don't want to tie your dog to the table while you go inside to order.
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Pet Friendly Cook Out
Cook Out
Cook Out is a dog-friendly restaurant serving fresh, never frozen hamburgers to Gastonia locals and tourists alike. Visitors to Cook Out can head to one of its six outdoor tables to indulge in a milkshake alongside Fido. The restaurant's menu is made up of hot dogs, bbq, burgers, chicken dishes, corn dogs, quesadillas, hushpuppies, fries, and more. Forty plus premium milkshakes are available to top off your meal in flavors such as Peanut Butter Banana, Hi-C Punch, Chocolate Cobbler, and Reese's Cup. A drive-thru window is also available if you don't want to tie your dog up outside while you go in to order.
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Pet Friendly Tommy's Drive-In
Tommy's Drive-In
Tommy's Drive-In is a pet-friendly restaurant in Dallas, NC that welcomes leashed dogs at outdoor tables. On the menu, you'll find items such as cheeseburgers, onion rings, pumpkin pies and Shirley Temples.
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Pet Friendly Thirsty Social Club
Thirsty Social Club
Bring Fido to Thirsty Social Club, a dog-friendly eatery, bar and dog park in Belmont, NC. Featuring 7,500 square feet of outdoor space for pups to play off-leash, as well as a family-friendly section and plenty of indoor space where leashed dogs are welcome, there's room for everyone. Order beer, wine or a specialty cocktail and enjoy food options including fish tacos, burgers, chicken sliders, shareables and even a dog bowl option for Fido! Visiting pups must be current on vaccinations.
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