Dog Friendly Barbecue Restaurants in Townsend, TN

Boss Hogg's BBQ Shack serves up delicious southern-style barbecue in Sevierville, TN. Your pup can join you at one of their six pet-friendly tables on their covered porch. Choose from options like brisket, chicken, ribs and pork sandwiches. Customers rave about their signature tangy mustard-based sauce, though they also have a darker, sweet sauce. Please note Fido must remain outside while you go in to order.

Buddy's Bar-B-Q is a dog-friendly spot to enjoy Southern hospitality and fresh smoked meats in Sevierville. Buddy's offers outdoor tables to dog owners wanting to dig into a plate of Smoky Wings alongside their canine companion. The restaurant's menu is made up of sandwiches, Hawg Back Potatoes, wings, chili, sides of beans, slaw, and hush puppies, and dinner plates of pork, chicken, ham, and ribs. Please note that table service isn't available, so Fido needs to wait outside when you go in to order.

Myron Mixon Barbeque Co. in Gatlinburg, TN, serves up award-winning smoked BBQ. Bring your pup to join you outside on the dog-friendly patio while you dig into smoked wings, pit master platters, hearty sandwiches, and fresh salads crafted by 5x Barbecue World Champion Myron Mixon.

Dead End BBQ in Knoxville, TN, has several dog-friendly tables on their covered patio as well as high-top tables out front. They specialize in Southern-style barbeque. The menu includes BBQ plates, sandwiches, wings, and specialty options like their Bar-B-Queso. Top it all off with a cold beer to complete your meal.

Hungry Bear BBQ #1 is a little off the beaten path and offers a no-frills, casual dining experience in Gatlinburg, TN. They have lots of outdoor picnic tables with dog-friendly seating so you can bring Fido along. Their menu is straight forward with options like ribs, pulled pork, chicken, beef and brisket. You can have a sandwich, platter, or a picnic pack to take with you on your way to the mountains.

Calhoun's in Maryville has plenty of dog-friendly seating where Fido can join you at their large outdoor patio. The menu features barbeque, burgers, steak, and wings. Gluten free diners will have plenty of options, too, with a separate menu of items to choose from, just give your server a heads up! Calhoun's is open Sunday through Thursday from 11am to 10pm and Friday through Saturday from 11am to 11pm.

Bring Fido to the dog friendly Bobby Jack’s BBQ in Sevierville, TN, for Southern smoked meats, BBQ sandwiches and fresh-made sides. The restaurant features a fully covered, fenced-in front patio with fans, where dogs can relax while you enjoy a variety of meats, vegetarian options, house pickles and cornbread.

Sweet P's Downtown Dive is a hip barbeque joint with a large outdoor patio in Knoxville, TN, where you'll find plenty of dog-friendly seating in the shade. Their menu hosts a wide selection of sandwiches, plates, sides, and meats like pulled chicken and beef brisket. Be sure to check out the daily specials. The downtown location hosts live music, fundraisers and special events throughout the month.

Tony Gore's Smoky Mountain BBQ & Grill in Sevierville, TN is a family-owned restaurant with a dog-friendly patio. The outdoor tables have umbrellas to make sure you and Fido stay cool during your visit. The menu is full of southern comfort cooking, with options fried pickles, brisket and chicken wings.

Buddy's Bar-B-Q is a dog-friendly spot to enjoy Southern hospitality and fresh smoked meats in Knoxville. Buddy's offers three outdoor tables to dog owners wanting to dig into a plate of Smoky Wings alongside their canine companion. The restaurant's menu is made up of sandwiches, Hawg Back Potatoes, wings, chili, sides of beans, slaw, and hush puppies, and dinner plates of pork, chicken, ham, and ribs. Those with a sweet tooth can save room for LaMuriel's Lemon Pie, a Hot Fudge Sundae, or a Gourmet Chocolate Chip Cookie. Please note that table service isn't available, so your dog will need to be tied up outside when you go in to order.

Bring Fido to Hungry Bear BBQ #2 in Gatlinburg, TN. This dog-friendly eatery invites two- and four-legged friends to grab a seat at one of the high-top stools on the covered front porch or tree-shaded picnic tables on the lawn. Customer favorites include the beef brisket sandwich, pork sliders, half slab ribs and chicken wings.