Dog Friendly Restaurants in Benson, NC

There are 2 dog-friendly restaurants in Benson that welcome dogs at their outdoor tables, and 61 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 Benson. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly Redneck BBQ Lab
Redneck BBQ Lab Redneck BBQ Lab offers dog-friendly outdoor seating at their restaurant in Benson, NC. Bring Fido with you while you enjoy tasty barbeque platters at one of the many umbrella-covered picnic tables on the lawn. Popular options include St. Louis style ribs, Brunswick stew, pulled pork and hand-sliced brisket. See Details
Pet Friendly Big Steve's Bagels
Big Steve's Bagels Big Steve's Bagels is a dog-friendly breakfast eatery in Benson, NC that welcomes pups at their two outdoor tables. Stop by to check out their selection of bagels, breakfast sandwiches and platters, and daily specials. Please note table service isn't available, so Fido will have to wait outside while you order. See Details
Pelican's SnoBalls Pelican's SnoBalls on Cleveland Road in Clayton, NC, has fifteen dog-friendly outdoor tables, so owners can bring Fido along for a pup cup! Pelican's SnoBalls serves shaved ice topped with your choice of over a hundred pure cane sugar flavors like Honeydew Melon, Dill Pickle, and Red Velvet Cake. All snowballs are gluten-free and nut-free. A drive-thru window is also available if you don't want to tie your dog up outside while you go in to order. See Details
Tavern 42 Tavern 42 is a dog-friendly restaurant and gathering place in Clayton, NC. Dogs are welcome at outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Choose from a variety of pub standards, from wings, burgers, seafood, pizza and more. See Details
Skylines Cafe If you're looking for a fantastic place for lunch or dinner, check out Skylines Cafe, which has lots of pet-friendly outdoor seating on their patio where you and your dog can enjoy a meal together. Skylines uses only high quality ingredients to create their meals, and many of the foods and ingredients are locally sourced. They are happy to accommodate dietary restrictions and have lots of gluten free, vegetarian, and vegan options available. Try the lamb burger and finish it off with a slice of the key lime pie with an animal cracker crust. See Details
Bass Lake Draft House Bass Lake Draft House serves up your typical delicious bar fare. Choose from menu options like appetizers, salads, soups, chili, seafood, poultry, steak, sandwiches, burgers, and more. Let Fido tag along for the day and snag a seat at one of their ten pet-friendly outdoor tables to enjoy your meal. Start with a cold beer and an order of Beer Pretzel Breaded Cheese Curd Bites - beer and pretzels wrapped around Wisconsin cheddar cheese curds and served with sriracha honey mustard. Next, you can't go wrong with a juicy burger. Try the Ugly Vampire Slayer topped with garlic aioli, minced garlic, sriracha, habanero pepper jack, fresh jalapenos, and tortilla strips. Bass Lake offers a few vegetarian options, as well, like their Bad Hunter Sandwich with avocado cream cheese, sliced tomato, cucumbers, shredded carrots, Portobello mushroom, spinach leaves, red onion, and garlic aioli on toasted wheat bread. Bass Lake is open Sunday through Thursday from 11:00am to 12:00am, and Friday through Saturday from 11:00am to 1:00am, with a weekend brunch from 9:00am to 1:00pm. See Details
Cleveland Draft House Cleveland Draft House serves up traditional, delicious pub grub. Choose from menu options including appetizers, soups, salads, burgers, ribs, steak, seafood, pasta, sandwiches, wraps, hotdogs, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their many pet-friendly outdoor tables while you relax with a cold beer and enjoy the game on one of the TVs strewn around the joint. Start with an order of Jalapeno Poppers - jalapeno peppers stuffed with cream cheese, battered and fried, and served with your choice of salsa or ranch for dipping. Next, sink your teeth into the Crazy Crabster Burger - an Angus beef patty topped with lettuce, tomato, pickles, a fried crab cake, coleslaw, breaded fried onion rings, and remoulade sauce, served with your choice of side (fries, pasta salad, coleslaw, potato chips, salad, mashed potatoes, cheese fries, mac and cheese, sweet potato fries, onion rings, and more.) Cleveland Draft House is open Monday through Saturday from 11:00am to 2:00am, and Sunday from 12:00pm to 12:00am. See Details
County Seat Sports Grille County Seat Sports Grille offers classic pub fare, from appetizers to burgers, sandwiches, wraps, salads and more, in Lillington, NC. Enjoy your meal with your leashed pup at one of five pet-friendly outdoor tables along the sidewalk. Try a cold beer with Pop Warner Petals—crispy fried onions with house sauce—or the Campbell Crunch Burger, featuring Angus beef, American cheese, bacon, and potato chips. See Details
Gotham's Deli Gotham's Deli is open Monday through Friday from 7:00am to 8:00pm, and Saturday from 8:00am to 3:00pm. This eatery serves up a variety of deli-style sandwiches, salads, and more. Let Fido tag along on your trip and snag a seat at one of their two pet-friendly outdoor tables. Try the Brass Knuckle sandwich with pastrami, cheddar, mozzarella, mushrooms, olives, lettuce, tomato, and mayo on toasted sourdough bread. Gotham's also offers a variety of vegetarian friendly options like their Cyclone sandwich, with Swiss, cheddar, smoked provolone, lettuce, avocado, tomato, and mayo on a hero roll. Gluten-free bread is also available! See Details
Creek Coffee House Creek Coffee House specializes in serving up delicious, carefully crafted coffee drinks. Choose from hot options like espressos, mochas, lattes, Americanos, chai lattes, and hot chocolates, and cold options like iced white mochas, organic iced tea, frozen hot chocolate, frozen chai, and more. Bring Fido along for the day and you can snag a seat at one of their eight pet-friendly outdoor tables. Creek Coffee is open Monday through Thursday from 6:30am to 10:00pm, Friday from 6:30am to 9:00pm, and Saturday from 7:30am to 7:00pm. See Details
Boulevard West Boulevard West is a dog-friendly coffeehouse in downtown Clayton, NC. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their few outdoor picnic tables along the sidewalk for a bite. Sandwiches are served for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Specialty waffles are also available. An extensive drink list includes several different types of coffee, tea, smoothies and beer. See Details
Aviator Brewing Company Aviator Brewing Company is a dog-friendly brewery in Fuquay-Varina, NC, that welcomes Fido on the outdoor patio. They combine award‑winning craft beer with a lively venue featuring BBQ, wood-fired pizza and live music. Their beer lineup includes core brews like the Devil’s Tramping Ground Tripel, HogWild IPA, and BlackMamba Stout. The brewery spans multiple spaces — including a taproom, a pizzeria and beer shop, a smokehouse, and a large brewery complex. See Details
Cleveland Drafthouse Family restaurant and sports bar serves soups, sandwiches, steaks, and seafood. Outdoor seating is dog friendly. See Details
Hamburger and Hot Dog Haven Hot dogs, hamburgers, and a variety of other sandwiches and "meat and 2" plates available. Outside tables are dog friendly. See Details
Lillington Sports Zone Restaurant and Grill Located in Lillington, NC, Lillington Sports Zone Restaurant and Grill serves up your typical delicious pub grub. Fido is welcome to come along and join you at one of their four pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Start with a cold beer and an order of loaded potato chips topped with sour cream, ground beef, bacon, and cheddar cheese. Next, sink your teeth into the Zone Avocado Burger - a ground beef patty topped with bacon, provolone, tomatoes, avocado, jalapenos, and chipotle sauce, served with a side of fries. Lillington Sports Zone Restaurant and Grill is open Monday through Friday from 11:00am to 2:00am, Saturday from 11:30am to 2:00am, and Sunday from 11:30am to 10:00pm. See Details
Don Beto's Tacos y Tequila Don Beto's Tacos y Tequila is a dog-friendly Mexican restaurant located in Clayton, NC. Fido is welcome to join you on the spacious partially-shaded patio where bowls of water are provided. This restaurant serves lunch and dinner and all of your traditional Mexican favorites can be found here. A children's menu is also available. See Details
First Street Tavern First Street Tavern in downtown Clayton, NC is dog friendly. Bring Fido along to sit at one of the outdoor tables available to two and four-legged visitors. Customers are invited to stop in for dinner and weekend lunch and enjoy bites like flatbreads, burritos, salads and tacos. See Details
Cleveland Draft House of Fuquay Cleveland Draft House of Fuquay is a dog-friendly bar and grill in Fuquay-Varina, NC. Fido is welcome to join you at a table on the outdoor patio, so long as they are friendly and remain leashed. Cats and alpacas may be allowed by request and reservation. Try their fried shrimp platter, draft house ribeye, or pulled pork nacho bowl while you're visiting! See Details
The Garden State Grill The Garden State Grill is a pet-friendly restaurant in Lillington, NC, where you and Fido are welcome to dine at a table on their outdoor patio, which features a covered portion for those who prefer to relax in the shade. Enjoy traditional handhelds like cheesesteaks and homemade meatball subs, burgers, pasta dishes, and a mix of items from the grill. See Details
Old North State Food Hall Fido is welcome at the umbrella-shaded tables outside Old North State Food Hall, a dog-friendly food hall in Selma, NC. Choose from a variety of cuisines including Cuban and Indian street foods, Neapolitan pizzas, burgers, comfort foods and much more. See Details
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