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Dog Friendly Restaurants in Asheville, NC

There are 181 pet friendly restaurants in Asheville that welcome dogs at their outdoor tables. 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 Asheville. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly Sunny Point Cafe

Sunny Point Cafe

Sunny Point Cafe

Pet-friendly Sunny Point Cafe is a family-owned cafe in Asheville, NC. They serve upscale made-from-scratch in a cozy atmosphere with a covered outdoor seating are that welcomes leashed, well-behaved dogs. Menu features salads, sandwiches, burgers, breakfast for dinner, and hearty entrees such as mighty meaty meatloaf, pork osso buco, and shrimp and grits.

Pet Friendly Green Man Brewery

Green Man Brewery

Green Man Brewery

Green Man Brewery is a dog-friendly brewery in Asheville, NC, known for consistently good traditional ales and impressive seasonal beers. Bring your dog to sample specialty brews like The Rainmaker Double IPA or The Dweller Imperial Stout. Well-behaved dogs are always welcome inside and outside.

Twisted Laurel

Twisted Laurel in downtown Asheville, NC, is a dog-friendly restaurant where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table and even gets his own dog menu! Their menu features fresh, Italian and Greek dishes. Enjoy items like Arancini, fresh Focaccia, a grilled trout BLT, Southern fried chicken, a Greek platter with pita and horiatiki salad, pizza, salads, and more.

Burial Beer Co.

Burial Beer Co.

Burial Beer Co. is dog friendly! Bring Fido to join you while you sample craft beers brewed on site. Favorites include Skillet Donut Stout, Scythe Rye IPA, Shadowclock Pils, Haysaw Saison, and Bolo Coconut Brown Ale. If you get hungry, order food from Salt & Smoke's window located on Burial Beer Co.’s patio. The taproom is open Monday - Thursdays from 4 pm – 10 pm, Fridays 2 pm - 10 pm, Saturdays from noon – 10 pm and Sundays from noon – 10 pm.

Pack's Tavern

Pack's Tavern, located in Asheville, NC, is a modern tavern-style restaurant that serves up an eclectic menu of American eats. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables on the enclosed patio, that's heated in cooler months. The menu features items like deviled eggs, tavern pretzels with beer cheese, breaded wings, pizza, meatloaf, blackberry BBQ glazed Carolina bison short rib, buffalo mac and cheese, fish and chips, beer brined chicken, sandwiches, and more.

Posana

Posana is a farm-to-table restaurant with outdoor tables overlooking Historic Pack Square in Asheville, NC. Posana is so dog friendly that the restaurant serves a menu especially for dogs featuring a grilled chicken breast with grains, Brasstown Doggie Beefloaf, and bacon soy doggie ice cream treats. The menus for humans also feature organic, sustainable, and local ingredients. Try the oatmeal brulee with dried fruit and almonds for brunch, smoky chipotle BBQ pork spare ribs at lunch, and saffron sea scallops with sweet corn risotto for dinner.

Biscuit Head

This locally-renowned breakfast and lunch restaurant in Asheville, NC serves delicious Southern-style biscuits and with several varieties of gravy. Other menu highlights include the country ham biscuit with a fried green tomato, housemade granola, and a pulled pork biscuit. The climate-controlled patio is dog-friendly. Please note that table service is not available, so Fido will have to wait outside while you go in to order.

Luella’s Bar-B-Que

Luella’s Bar-B-Que

Luella’s Bar-B-Que is a dog-friendly restaurant in Asheville, NC, where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table on the shaded, screened patio. Every order is made from scratch and served with their homemade sauces. Enjoy deviled eggs, Brunswick stew, smoked wings, chopped pork BBQ, ribs, smoked tempeh, BBQ baked potatoes, mac and cheese, and more. Please note that Fido will have to save your seat outside while you go in to order.

Catawba Brewing Company - Biltmore Village

Catawba Brewing Company - Biltmore Village

Catawba Brewing Company - Biltmore Village is a dog-friendly taproom where Fido is welcome to join you inside for a brew or hard seltzer. Special events are held throughout the year; check their website and social media for a current schedule.

Mellow Mushroom

Mellow Mushroom

Mellow Mushroom in Asheville, NC, is a hip and modern dog-friendly national pizza chain that puts a unique spin on the traditional pizza place, employing a carefree attitude in all of their culinary creations. They offer classic salads, subs, calzones, and pizza, but venture on the eclectic side with offerings like jerk chicken, tempeh, or tofu hoagies, and specialty pizza such as the Kosmic karma, Thai Dye, and Philosopher's Pie. Wash it down with a local craft beer while relaxing with Fido on the outdoor patio.

Urban Orchard Cider Company West

Urban Orchard Cider Company West

Urban Orchard Cider Company in Asheville, NC is dog friendly. This bar is one of the few family-owned cider bars in the country! The tap room serves house-made gluten-free hard apple cider year round as well as local beer and wine, plus a variety of snacks, including meat and cheese plates and baked goods from some of the city's most respected restaurants. Dogs are welcome on the patio but not inside, so make sure you have a friend to keep Fido company on the patio while ordering from the bar.

Wasabi

Wasabi is a dog-friendly Asian restaurant in Asheville, NC, where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table in an enclosed, climate-controlled area. The menu features Hibachi plates, sushi, curries and noodle dishes.

Mayfel's

Mayfel's is an eclectic and fun eatery in the heart of downtown Asheville that serves Louisiana-style food including gumbo, muffalettas, po' boys, and beignets. They have two dog-friendly outdoor dining areas: the front patio and The Courtyard Bar, which is reminiscent of the New Orleans French Quarter.

Carmel's Restaurant and Bar

Carmel's Restaurant and Bar

Carmel's Restaurant and Bar is a relaxed eatery serving creative cuisine with seasonal dog-friendly outdoor seating. Menu features crab cakes, pulled pork poutine, pecan crusted trout, sweet tea glazed ribs, pork chops, and shrimp and grits. Dogs are welcome on the patio during the summer months. Open Monday thru Saturday 11:30am to 10pm, 11am to 3pm on Sunday.

The Cantina at Historic Biltmore Village

The Cantina at Historic Biltmore Village

The Cantina at Historic Biltmore Village is a dog-friendly Mexican restaurant located in Asheville's historic Biltmore Village. The menu features Southwestern/Mexican fare made with fresh ingredients, and their Tequila Bar features locally-made craft beers and a large selection of fine tequilas. There are several vegan and vegetarian options on the menu, too. Dogs are welcome on the covered patio.

Universal Joint

Universal Joint

Universal Joint is a dog-friendly restaurant and bar in hip West Asheville, located in a refurbished old time gas station. Fido can join you on the spacious outdoor patio. Enjoy bar snacks like soft pretzels, edamame, spicy egg rolls and wings. They also have a variety of burgers and sandwiches, and quesadillas and tacos.

131 Main

The menu includes fresh-cut salmon, glazed chicken, ribeye, and roasted prime rib. Dog-friendly patio with heater.

Wedge Brewing Company

Wedge Brewing Company

Wedge Brewing Company is a dog-friendly brewery located in the heart of the River Arts District in Asheville, NC, inside a 19th-century warehouse. This neighborhood brewery has an inventory of over 20 craft beers, ranging from Iron Rail IPA to Vadim Bora Russian Imperial Stout. Local food trucks are always on site, and both live music and outdoor movie screenings are featured throughout the week, weather permitting. There is a large section of dog-friendly outdoor seating at the front of the brewery.

Hi-Wire Brewing Biltmore Village Taproom

Hi-Wire Brewing Biltmore Village Taproom

Hi-Wire Brewing Biltmore Village Taproom is dog friendly! Located a half a mile from the Biltmore Estate, the space has a pet-friendly bier garden with cornhole games. If you're feeling hungry, grab a meal from Foothills Food Truck. This family-friendly food truck is permanently located at the brewery and is open during taproom hours to provide Hi-Wire's guests with delicious, scratch made food that pairs perfectly with Hi-Wire beers.

Asheville Brewing Company

Asheville Brewing Company

Bring Fido to this pet-friendly brewery in Asheville, NC. Asheville Brewing Company's menu contains movie-themed dishes such as Lord of the onion rings, Zorba the Greek salad, Jaws sandwich, and the William Shatner quesadilla. Leashed dogs are allowed on the covered patio.

Well-Bred Bakery & Cafe

Well-Bred Bakery & Cafe

Sweet and savory "handcrafted edibles" are the Well-Bred Bakery's specialty. Conveniently nestled in historic Biltmore Village, the pet-friendly Asheville Well-Bred is the second location to go along with the original in Weaverville, North Carolina. Yummy pastries, delectable cakes, gourmet croissant sandwiches, fresh salads, and a variety of roasted coffees are proof that the mouth-watering menu has something for everyone. Fido can join in on the fun at one of the cafe's outdoor patio tables.

Avenue M

Avenue M is a dog-friendly, neighborhood restaurant and bar in the heart of North Asheville, serving something for everyone. There are gluten-free and vegan options as well as fresh fish and fabulous steaks. Plenty of local drafts on tap. Outdoor seating welcomes dogs.

Twin Leaf Brewery

Twin Leaf Brewery

Twin Leaf Brewery is a dog-friendly brewery in Asheville that offers signature and rotational craft brews. Dogs are always welcome inside the tasting room and outside. They serve a limited selection of snacks, and also sell locally made cider and wine.

Hillman Beer

Hillman Beer, located in Asheville, NC, is a casual brewery and restaurant that serves up a variety of delicious fare. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your day. Start off with a cold beer (of course) and an order of the Soft Pretzels - hand-shaped and baked daily, served with RAD whole-grain mustard. Next, chow down on the Reuben Sandwich with sauerkraut, special sauce, Swiss cheese, and your choice of corned beef, smoked turkey, or tempeh on rye sourdough bread. Or go for the Smoked Turkey Salad Sandwich with greens, pickled beets, and pecan pesto mayo on whole wheat honey oat bread.

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