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Dog Friendly Restaurants in Franklin, NC

There are 5 dog-friendly restaurants in Franklin that welcome dogs at their outdoor tables, and 51 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 Franklin. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly Las Margaritas
Las Margaritas Las Margaritas is a dog-friendly restaurant in Franklin, NC. Fido is welcome to join you at a picnic table with an umbrella in front of the eatery. Dine on traditional Mexican favorites paired with beer, cocktails or margaritas. See Details
Pet Friendly J.R. Chophouse
J.R. Chophouse J.R. Chophouse is a pet-friendly restaurant in Franklin, NC, where your leashed pup is welcome to dine with you at a table on their outdoor patio. They even have a dog menu for Fido. Enjoy their selection of succulent seafood dishes and steak entrees along with a cocktail or pint of craft beer. See Details
Slanted Window Tasting Station Slanted Window Tasting Station is a dog-friendly eatery with a shaded patio in Franklin, NC. Enjoy dining with Fido at one of a half dozen tables on their outdoor patio, featuring heaters to keep you comfortable on cooler days. This former gas station now serves wine, beer and bourbon tastings in an inviting atmosphere along with a variety of sandwiches, charcuterie boards and flatbreads. See Details
Gracious Plates on Main Gracious Plates on Main is a farm-to-fork restaurant in Franklin, TN. Leashed dogs are welcome at pet-friendly tables outside. Gracious Plates on Main offers fresh food made with locally-sourced ingredients. Guests can enjoy tasty salads along with shareable appetizers like the Tempura Shrimp or the Chef's Daily Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms. Save room for dessert dishes like the cheesecake with bananas foster! See Details
Sakura Japanese Grill & Sushi Bar Bring Fido to Sakura Japanese Grill & Sushi Bar at The Shops At Riverwalk in Franklin, NC. This dog-friendly eatery invites two and four-legged friends to sit together at one of four outdoor tables. Customer favorites include hibachi red snapper, sesame chicken, beef teriyaki, Japanese stir-fry and sushi rolls. See Details
Whiteside Brewing Company Whiteside Brewing Company, located in Cashiers, NC, is a casual brewpub that serves up a variety of delicious eats and great brews. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Enjoy a craft brew with menu items like nachos, a Cubano sandwich, or a Thai noodle salad. 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
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
Blue Bike Cafe Blue Bike Cafe is a casual, dog-friendly restaurant in Highlands, NC, where Fido is welcome to join you at one of six outdoor tables for breakfast or lunch. Ask for the dog menu! The eatery is located in Creekside Village Shops near Hutchison Founder’s Park. Their menu features classic American burgers, sandwiches and salads in addition to an “all-day” breakfast. Before leaving, be sure to check out the Blue Bike merchandise, from jellies and jams, to coffee mugs and t-shirts, and also Amity Brother’s Coffee, who roasts the custom blend of Ethiopian and Colombian coffee that is served daily at the Blue Bike. See Details
Cupboard Cafe & Gifts Cupboard Cafe & Gifts, located in Dillard, GA, is a dog-friendly eatery where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table for breakfast or lunch on the covered porch. This is a local, go-to spot for deliciously southern cuisine that includes country fried steak, pork chops, center cut country ham, Low Country carbonara fettuccine, fried chicken and catfish, shrimp and grits, trout, a variety of sandwiches, burgers, and more. Breakfast includes classic items such as omelets, biscuit sandwiches, quiche, hash, French toast and pancakes. Don't forget the delectable desserts from their bakery! See Details
Cashiers Farmers Market Dogs are welcome at five outdoor tables outside of the Cashiers Farmers Market. The market sells freshly prepared salsas, chicken salad, pies, cookies, and there is a BBQ restaurant called On The Side Barbecue, too. On The Side Barbecue serves bbq pulled pork, smoked brisket, turkey, ribs, ham and cheese sandwiches, egg salad, and chicken. Cashiers Farmers Market is open seasonally Monday - Saturday 10am - 6pm, Sunday 10am - 4pm. See Details
Mountain Perks Coffee and Cafe with breakfast, lunch, dinner selections and great coffee! See Details
Haywood Smokehouse All natural meats slow smoked with native hickory ensures that Haywood's BBQ is chock-full of Southern flavor. Choose from sliced brisket, chopped pork and chicken, and St. Louis style jumbo ribs, plus traditional sides liek collard greens, mac and cheese, baked beans, and cornbread. Outdoor seating is dog friendly. See Details
Foragers Canteen Dillsboro Foragers Canteen in Dillsboro, NC, is a casual farm-to-table eatery with pet-friendly outdoor seating. Start with Crispy Cluckin' Chips—crispy chicken skin with salt, pepper, sumac and pimento cheese sauce. Then try the Coastal Car Hopper Taco, featuring grilled or fried wild Mahi Mahi, pineapple slaw, lime crema, cilantro, and cheddar cheese. Alternatively, enjoy the Back Porch Burger with pimento cheese, house-peppered bacon, fried green tomato and bibb lettuce on a brioche bun. Please call ahead to ensure the patio is open for dining. See Details
Slab Town Pizza Slab Town Pizza, located in Cashiers, NC, is a casual pizzeria that serves up a variety of tasty eats. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Try the Vodka Pizza topped with vodka sauce, meatballs, parmesan, and mozzarella. Or go for the Pesto Pizza topped with basil pesto, tomatoes, artichoke hearts, ricotta, and mozzarella. Slab Town Pizza is open Monday through Saturday from 11am to 9pm, and Sunday from 4pm to 9pm. See Details
Boots Steakhouse Boots Steakhouse, located in Dillsboro, NC, is a casual steakhouse-style eatery that serves up a variety of tasty dishes. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Start off with an order of the Crab Cakes, pan-fried and served atop roasted red pepper coulis with parsley oil, balsamic glaze, and topped with homemade tartar sauce. Next, chow down on the Prime Filet Mignon served with a baked potato and choice of veggie medley or a side house salad. Or go for the Old Fashioned Chicken Pot Pie chocked full of carrots, onions, and celery, topped with fluffy biscuits. Boots Steakhouse is open Wednesday through Friday from 4pm to 9pm, Saturday from 12pm to 9pm, and Sunday from 12pm to 8pm. See Details
La Dolce Vita Bakery Dogs are welcome at four outdoor tables at this coffee shop. La Dolce Vita Bakery serves coffee and espresso drinks alongside baked goods and gelato. La Dolce Vita Bakery is open Monday - Wednesday 7:30am - 6pm, Thursday - Friday 7:30am - 8pm, Saturday 8am - 8pm, Sunday 8:30am - 6pm. See Details
The Ugly Dog Public House Fido is welcome at one of the five outdoor tables at the dog-friendly Ugly Dog Public House in Cashiers. They serve cocktails, craft beer, and wine alongside tasty bites and daily dinner specials. Menu items include chicken wings, salads, sandwiches, loaded hot dogs, and steak frites. Table service isn't permitted, so Fido will need to stay outside while you go in to order. See Details
Franklin, NC, US