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Dog Friendly Restaurants in Cherokee, NC

There are 7 dog-friendly restaurants in Cherokee 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 Cherokee. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly Wize Guyz Grille
Wize Guyz Grille Wize Guyz Grille, located in Cherokee, NC, is a casual, dog-friendly fast food-style eatery where Fido can join you at a table on the outdoor covered patio. Enjoy American cuisine like New York style pizza, chicken wings, burgers, pasta, sandwiches and more. Please note that table service is not available. Fido will have to wait outside while you order. See Details
Pet Friendly Native Brews Tap & Grill
Native Brews Tap & Grill Native Brews Tap & Grill is a Native American woman-owned restaurant in the heart of Cherokee, NC serving local cuisine and classic favorites. Fido is welcome at dog-friendly tables outside. Their menu spans comforting handhelds like the Bour­bon‑Zola and Warrior burgers and Philly cheese sandwiches, to hearty entrées such as honey‑chipotle and soy‑ginger glazed salmon, blackened catfish, pesto chicken pasta, meatloaf, and a rotating chef’s specials lineup. See Details
Funnel Cakes Ice Cream Station Funnel Cakes Ice Cream Station is a casual ice cream shop in Cherokee, NC serving made-to-order funnel cakes on a small patio. There are a couple of outdoor tables on the covered porch where dogs can join you. Please note table service isn't available, so dogs must remain outside while you go in to order. See Details
Qualla Java Cafe Qualla Java Cafe is a native-owned coffee shop near the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Cherokee, NC. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their two dog-friendly umbrella-shaded tables with river views. They serve high-quality, small-batch Colombian coffee in several roasts. Teas, espresso and hot chocolate are also available for purchase. See Details
Paul's Family Restaurant The dog-friendly Paul's Family Restaurant invites you and Fido to dine at a table on their covered front porch in Cherokee, NC. This family-style eatery offers classic American fare including trout, steak, burgers and more. See Details
Dairy Queen Dairy Queen is a dog-friendly quick-service food concept serving frozen sweet treats to Cherokee locals and tourists alike. four outdoor tables are available to dog owners with a sweet tooth wanting to indulge alongside Fido. Dairy Queen's menu is comprised of Grillburgers, artisan-style sandwiches, hot dogs, chicken strip baskets, snacks such as Pretzel Sticks with Zesty Queso, Potato Skins, and chicken snack melts, salads, and sides such as fries, onion rings, and cheese curds. Its menu also includes blizzards, hot desserts a la mode, dipped cones, sundaes, cold and blended coffees, shakes, malts, and Orange Julius drinks. 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
Firehouse Subs Saunooke Village Firehouse Subs is a chain eatery with a pet-friendly location at Saunooke Village in Cherokee, NC. This sandwich shop features a covered porch with outdoor seating where owners dining with their canine companions can unwind. Their menu features hot specialty subs, build-your-own sandwiches, cold hoagies and salads. See Details
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. See Details
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. See Details
Howard's Restaurant Howard's Restaurant is a dog-friendly eatery in Gatlinburg, TN, where Fido can join you at an outdoor table on their fully covered patio overlooking the creek. The restaurant features a dog menu with a grilled hamburger or chicken patty and complimentary water. The menu for humans has burgers, steaks and seafood entrees. A full bar is also available. See Details
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. See Details
Mad Dog's Creamery & Donuts Mad Dog's Creamery & Donuts in Gatlinburg is a cheery ice cream and donut shop located along a quaint creek. Fido is welcome in the pet-friendly outdoor area, and they even sell dog treats shaped like donuts. They serve 24 flavors of hand-dipped premium ice cream, soft serve, sundaes, banana splits, milkshakes, a variety of delicious donuts, and the best funnel cakes in town. See Details
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. See Details
Creekside Oyster House and Grill Creekside Oyster House and Grill is a pet-friendly restaurant in Sylva, NC. They offer great seafood and the bar serves popcorn shrimp, jumbo wings, soft shell crab and catfish sandwiches. Outdoor seating is dog friendly. See Details
Mellow Mushroom Gatlinburg Mellow Mushroom in Gatlinburg, TN is home to eleven pet-friendly tables outside on the ground level, so you can bring Fido with you to enjoy a specialty pie, calzone, hoagie, or salad. Place your order at their to-go window for one of their most popular pies, the Holy Shiitake Pie with an olive oil and garlic base finished with a garlic aioli swirl and a spritz of black truffle oil. See Details
Innovation Brewing Innovation Brewing in Sylva, NC, lives up to its name by creating new and inventive brews without neglecting the tried and true styles that have become staples in the microbrewing industry. Outdoor seating area alongside a running creek is dog friendly. They have a food truck on site and there's a pizza shop next door. See Details
Anthony's Italian Restaurant Anthony's Italian Restaurant welcomes Fido to join you at a pet-friendly outdoor table on their front porch in Bryson City, NC. They even have a dog menu with biscuits for your pup to enjoy! Try their selection of Italian-American favorites such as paninis, pasta, and pizza. See Details
Lulu's on Main Lulu's on Main is a dog-friendly restaurant in Sylva, NC, where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table on their covered patio. This small eatery offers a variety of international menu options including French onion soup, hummus, salads, noodle dishes, sandwiches, burgers, and more. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options are available as well. Be sure to save some room for one of their desserts like a vanilla bean creme brulee or chocolate lava brownie. See Details
Shamrock Pub Shamrock Pub is a dog-friendly eatery in Gatlinburg, TN, where Fido can join you on the outdoor patio. Guests can enjoy a full bar and a food menu with items like pizza, burgers, appetizers and more. See Details
Morning Mist Cafe Morning Mist Cafe is a dog friendly eatery located in the heart of the arts and crafts community of Morning Mist Village where Fido is welcome to join you at an table on their outdoor deck. Their menu includes homemade salads, made fresh daily soups and southern starters such as deep fried deviled eggs and crunchy fried green tomatoes. Try on of their sandwiches including the Morning Mist Chicken Sandwich made with grilled chicken tenders, gouda cheese, Granny Smith apples and peach jalapeño jam in grilled artisan bread; or a half pound Angus burger blackened with Swiss cheese, tomato and signature coke slaw with a side of fresh cut Idaho fries. Don't forget to save some room for dessert like a fresh baked cobbler or oatmeal cake. Specialty drinks such as cold brew coffee and iced lattes are available daily. See Details
Cherokee, NC, US