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Dog Friendly American Restaurants in Tennessee

No need to leave Fido in the hotel room when you want to grab a bite! No matter where you’re headed, we can point you towards great American restaurants in Tennessee that will welcome Fido to join you at an outdoor table. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly Hard Rock Cafe Pigeon Forge

Hard Rock Cafe Pigeon Forge

Pigeon Forge, TN

Hard Rock Cafe Pigeon Forge

Hard Rock Cafe Pigeon Forge is an iconic, dog-friendly eatery where Fido can join you at an outdoor table and order from the dog menu, which features a puppy patty! Visitors to the Pigeon Forge, TN area can enjoy their from-scratch menu with items like their Legendary Burger, a cowboy ribeye, mac and cheese, fajitas, sandwiches, salads and more. If visiting during the colder months, please call ahead to ensure outdoor seating is available.

Pet Friendly Junction 35 Spirits Kitchen + Bar

Junction 35 Spirits Kitchen + Bar

Pigeon Forge, TN

Junction 35 Spirits Kitchen + Bar

Junction 35 Spirits Kitchen + Bar, located in Pigeon Forge, TN, welcomes Fido at an outdoor table on the pet-friendly patio, weather permitting. Call ahead to confirm if the restaurant patio is open. Please note that dogs aren't permitted inside the distillery. They offer a variety of spirits including bourbon, rye whiskey, moonshine, vodka, gin, and rum, as well as hand-crafted cocktails. Enjoy food items such as wings, hummus, nachos, artisan mac and cheese dishes, BBQ trays, burgers and more.

Elvira's Cafe

Sevierville, TN

Elvira's Cafe in Sevierville, TN, is a dog-friendly eatery that serves up classic American-style dishes. Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table on their covered porch, featuring heaters in cooler weather. Choose from menu options like pancakes, French toast, omelettes, biscuits, sweet and savory crepes, sandwiches, burgers, chicken, steak, seafood and more.

Tom & Earl's Back Alley Grill

Tom & Earl's Back Alley Grill

Located on the Parkway in the heart of Gatlinburg, TN, the dog-friendly Tom & Earl's Back Alley Grill serves delicious bar and grill eats with a Southern spin in a casual and inviting atmosphere. Dogs are welcome to join their owners on the outdoor patio. Popular menu choices include fried green tomatoes, creamed corn fritters, jumbo wings, grilled cheese paninis, BBQ brisket sandwiches, and Hillbilly Philly cheesesteaks. Wash it down with an ice cold draft or bottled beer.

Three Jimmy's

Three Jimmy's in Gatlinburg, TN, offers fried chicken, BBQ pork ribs, smoked prime rib, rainbow trout, and turkey Reubens. Outdoor seating on their partially covered patio is dog friendly, and they have a dog relief area and water bowls available. Guests can also enjoy dining while their pup is safely tied to a leash hook-up.

Universal Joint

Chattanooga, TN

Universal Joint

Menu includes wings, burgers, quesadillas, and a variety of beer and spirits. Dogs are welcome at outdoor tables.

Dancing Bear Appalachian Bistro

Dancing Bear Appalachian Bistro

This Townsend farm-to-table restaurant, the Dancing Bear Appalachian Bistro, redefines regional cuisine in an upscale yet casual setting, all set in the beauty of the Smoky Mountains. The menu offers a assortment of regionally inspired dishes using local, seasonal ingredients — all served among elegant surroundings and calming wooded vistas. Patio seating is dog friendly.

Apple Valley Kitchen Cafe

Apple Valley Kitchen Cafe

Apple Valley Kitchen Cafe in Townsend, TN, offers warm cabin decor and atmosphere with covered porch seating that welcomes dogs. The country style menu features hearty eats like biscuits and gravy, eggs and sausage, BBQ pulled pork sandwiches, cheeseburgers, premium ice cream, and fried apple pies.

The Alley on Main

Murfreesboro, TN

The Alley on Main

The Alley on Main is a family-owned restaurant located in downtown Murfreesboro, TN, where Fido is welcome on the dog-friendly patio outside. The menu features fresh steaks, seafood, pasta dishes, salads, and rotating seasonal specials, along with popular starters like fried green tomatoes and shrimp wontons. Guests can also enjoy a full bar with craft cocktails, bourbon, wine, and beer.

Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar

Murfreesboro, TN

Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar

Bad Daddy's Burger Bar is a regional restaurant chain with a dog-friendly location in Murfreesboro, TN. Fido is welcome to join you at a table on the heated, covered patio where a dog menu and water bowl are provided! They're well known for large, juicy burgers such as the Smokehouse; topped with barbecue pulled pork, or the Bistro Burger served with Applewood smoked bacon and Gouda. Opt for a side of green chili cheese tots, truffle parmesan fries, or steakhouse onion rings to complete your meal. Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar also offer kids meals, and a menu featuring gluten-free choices.

Carrabelle's

Carrabelle's is a casual, dog-friendly eatery in Dayton, TN, where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table. Enjoy a variety of chicken, pork, beef, seafood, and pasta dishes, as well as salads, tacos, sandwiches, pizza, and appetizers. A full bar is also available.

Calhoun's

Pigeon Forge, TN

Calhoun's is a casual, dog-friendly eatery in Pigeon Forge that serves up classic dishes with menu options like appetizers, wings, burgers, sandwiches, salads, barbecue, steaks, chicken, seafood, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their seven pet-friendly outdoor tables. Please note the patio is subject to close without notice. Please call ahead to confirm availability of dog-friendly patio seating before visiting with Fido.

M.L.Rose Craft Beer & Burgers Sylvan Park

M.L.Rose Craft Beer & Burgers Sylvan Park

M.L.Rose Craft Beer & Burgers Sylvan Park is a dog-friendly eatery in Nashville, TN, where Fido can join you at an outdoor table on the porch. The menu features handcrafted beers, waffle fries, nachos, salads, sandwiches, wings and more. Weekend brunch is also served.

Timbers Log Cabin Restaurant

Timbers Log Cabin Restaurant

Timbers Log Cabin Restaurant, located in Gatlinburg, TN, is a casual eatery that serves up a variety of delicious American fare. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Try their delicious burgers and salads.

Tupelo Honey Cafe

Tupelo Honey Cafe

Tupelo Honey Cafe pays homage to Southern culinary traditions with a menu full of classic dishes and modern spins on old favorites. You can stop by with Fido at this location in Franklin, TN where there are 16 dog-friendly tables outside, and they even offer a dog menu! For humans, the menu features sandwiches, salads, a variety of craft cocktails, and decadent dishes like cauliflower steak, sweet tea roasted chicken, or shrimp and grits. It's best to call ahead to confirm patio availability.

The Southern Steak & Oyster

The Southern Steak & Oyster

Conveniently located in the heart of downtown Nashville, The Southern Steak & Oyster serves delicious, modern Southern cuisine for lunch, dinner and weekend brunch. This pet-friendly restaurant welcomes dogs to join their owners on the seasonally heated, covered patio. House favorites include fish & grits, hot chicken salad, baby back ribs, 21-day dry-aged strip steak, and The Farmer's Plate - a weekly rotating Vegetarian special.

Split Rail Eats

Split Rail Eats

Split Rail Eats in Gatlinburg, TN, is a casual eatery offering delicious American cuisine. Fido is welcome at their pet-friendly outdoor tables. Enjoy appetizers like Fried Cheese Curds with jalapeno ranch, and try the Southwestern Burger or Polish Reuben for a tasty main dish.

Miss Lucille's Cafe

Clarksville, TN

Miss Lucille's Cafe

Miss Lucille's Cafe is a rustic, dog-friendly restaurant serving up Southern flavor. The cafe is located at the far end of the huge Miss Lucille's Marketplace in Clarksville, TN. They offer a lunch menu with tasty sandwiches like the brisket sliders. You'll also find several salads and shareable plates like cheese board or nachos. Fido is welcome at a table on the covered patio.

The Thirsty Goat

Clarksville, TN

The Thirsty Goat

The Thirsty Goat is a dog-friendly craft beer garden, an artisan coffee shop, and a gathering place all rolled into one in Clarksville, TN. They offer a large outside seating area that Fido is welcome to sit with you at as you enjoy an artisan coffee, craft beer, made from scratch pizza, a hand-crafted cream soda, fresh-made desserts, or a homemade pastry.

Aubrey's

Sevierville, TN

Aubrey's is a dog-friendly restaurant in Sevierville, TN. Fido is welcome to join you at a table on the outdoor patio. The popular Tennessee-based chain serves soups, salads, burgers, sandwiches, pasta and more.

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