Dog Friendly Restaurants in McDonald, TN

With beautiful views of Chickamauga Lake, the Lakeshore Grille is a pleasant spot to sample a varied menu of American favorites, like jambalaya, chicken Parmesan, and swordfish. The spacious lakeside deck offers umbrella tables that are dog friendly.

Acropolis Grill in Chattanooga, TN, is a family-owned Mediterranean restaurant offering a wide range of authentic dishes—from kabobs and seafood to pastas and pitas. Fido is welcome to join you on the dog-friendly patio, which features tablecloth-covered tables for an elevated outdoor dining experience.

Aubrey's in Cleveland, TN, offers pet-friendly seating outside on the patio. The menu features fresh and delicious comfort food such as cranberry chicken salad, grilled salmon tacos, prime cheddar burgers and buttermilk fried chicken.

Oddstory Brewing Company has been a downtown Chattanooga staple since 2016, when it first started serving the people in “Scenic City” their take on lagers, pale ales, stouts and more. The lively and popular dog-friendly brewery welcomes Fido in the huge beer garden with 10,000 square feet of outdoor space for Fido to explore on-leash. Pair your craft beer with delicious menu options like a spent grain pretzel, elote fries, smash burgers or flavorful noodle dishes.

Bad Daddy's Burger Bar is a dog-friendly restaurant in Chattanooga, TN. Fido is welcome to join you at a table on the outdoor table, so long as they are friendly and leashed. Try their Backyard BBQ Pork Nachos, fried pickles, Not Your Mama's deviled eggs, Bacon Cheeseburger on Steroids, or Daddy's Philly while you're visiting!

The Daily Ration has a huge dog-friendly patio with cornhole games and a fire pit. Bring your dog with you while you dine al fresco for breakfast, lunch or dinner. The spot is especially popular for their hearty breakfasts but is a great place to enjoy happy hour and dinner, too. The Daily Ration is open Tuesday and Wednesday from 7am to 2pm, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 7am to 10pm, and for Sunday Brunch from 8am to 3pm.

Mellow Mushroom 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 pizzas 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.

Dockside Cafe is a dog-friendly restaurant in Harrison, TN, that offers seating for up to 30 guests on their shaded, outdoor patio that welcomes Fido. Enjoy the dockside views with a plate of catfish, barbeque, shrimp, and other favorites. Dockside Cafe also offers all you can eat catfish every Friday.

Jason's Deli in Chattanooga, TN is home to a seasonal patio with pet-friendly tables. Bring Fido with you to enjoy soups, salads, a black bean taco salad, sandwiches, desserts and more. Please note that table service isn't available, so your leashed dog will need to remain outside while you go in to order.

Shane's Rib Shack is a dog-friendly restaurant in Ooltewah, TN. This BBQ chain is famous for slow-cooked ribs, hand-chopped chicken & pork and southern sides. Fido is welcome to join you at an outside table.

Leashed dogs are welcome on the patio outside Ruth's Chris Steakhouse, a pet-friendly restaurant located inside the Embassy Suites Hotel in Chattanooga, TN. Enjoy a wide variety of delicious food options, including their famous steaks, as well as beer, wine and cocktails.

Wood Oven Kitchen is a dog-friendly restaurant in East Ridge, TN, where Fido can join you at one of three umbrella-covered picnic tables on the outdoor patio. Enjoy dining on menu items such as chicken wings, tacos, wood-fired pizza and more.

Doc Holidays Bar & Grill in Chattanooga, TN, is a casual, dog-friendly restaurant with a pet-friendly covered patio. Guests can enjoy hearty comfort foods such as steaks, burgers, and wings, along with cold beer and crafted cocktails, all in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere.

Tazikis serves Mediterranean cuisine such as herb roasted pork loin, grilled gyros, and dolmades (stuffed grape leaves). Outdoor seating is Fido friendly.

Bruster's Real Ice Cream in Chattanooga, TN, is pet friendly. This restaurant doesn't have a full dog menu, but they do offer complimentary pup cups topped with dog bones on request. Heritage Park is located nearby.

Mike's Tavern, located in Chatanooga, TN, is a casual joint 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 meal. Mike's Tavern is open daily from 11am to 12am.

Papa's of Dawnville is open Monday through Thursday from 11:00am to 9:00pm, Friday through Saturday from 11:00am to 11:00pm, and Sunday from 12:00pm to 9:00pm. If you're looking to sate your Italian fix, this is the place to go. Choose from a variety of menu options including salads, wings, calzones, subs, pizzas, and more. Let Fido tag along for the day and grab a seat at one of their two pet-friendly outdoor tables. Try the Philly Steak pizza, topped with steak, mushrooms, onions, and green peppers, on a ranch sauce base.

Giardino is a dog-friendly Italian restaurant in Chattanooga, TN, where Fido can join you on the outdoor patio for lunch or dinner. The menu features appetizers like bruschetta and calamari, pasta dishes such as pappardelle bolognese, mushroom risotto, and lasagna, and specialties like the chicken piccata and veal marsala.

Buffalo Wild Wings in Hixson, TN, offers a dog-friendly covered patio outside. The menu features their famous wings, shareables, burgers, tenders, mac and cheese, salads, wraps, sandwiches, and more. Diners with room for dessert can indulge in cheesecake bites or dessert nachos.

This pizzeria on Northgate Mall Drive has pet-friendly outdoor tables, so you can bring your dog along when you dine. Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom combines brewhouse favorites with pizza, but don't expect to see Chicago deep dish pies here. The specialty at Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom is Ale Crust, Chicago Thick, and Tavern Thin Crust pies, which you can top with whatever you like or go for one of the signature pies like Italian Grinder or Thai Pie. There are also calzones, salads, sandwiches, burgers, wraps, and more. The Taproom Mac and Cheese is one of the house favorites and comes in three varieties and a build-your-own option.