Dog Friendly Restaurants in Mills River, NC

There are 4 dog-friendly restaurants in Mills River that welcome dogs at their outdoor tables, and 313 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 Mills River. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly Appalachian Mountain Brewery
Appalachian Mountain Brewery Leashed dogs are welcome to hang out inside the taproom and outside at the pet-friendly Appalachian Mountain Brewery in Mills River, NC. Pair one of their craft beers or a house-made root beer or ginger ale with a food menu item like chicken wings, boiled peanuts, Bavarian-style pretzels, or a burger or sandwich. A full bar with cocktails is also available. See Details
Pet Friendly Big Mikes BBQ
Big Mikes BBQ Big Mike’s BBQ in Mills River, NC, is a dog-friendly eatery serving up authentic wood-smoked BBQ on a laid-back patio where pups are welcome. Dig into ribs, wings, chicken, beef, sandwiches, and fresh salads—all packed with bold, smoky flavor in a relaxed, casual setting perfect for you and your four-legged friend. See Details
Mills River Restaurant Mills River Restaurant is a casual eatery that serves up a wide variety of traditional diner fare. Choose from menu options including appetizers, salads, burgers, sandwiches, wraps, paninis, steak, fish, stir fry, barbecue, spaghetti, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their two pet-friendly outdoor picnic tables while you enjoy your meal. Start with an order of the buffalo wings served with a side of bleu cheese and/or ranch dressing. Next, sink your teeth into the classic Reuben sandwich with corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and 1000 Island dressing on rye bread, served with fries, slaw, and a pickle. Or go with a fried seafood platter with popcorn shrimp and deviled crab, served with slaw, and your choice of veggies or potato. Mills River Restaurant is open daily from 6:00am to 9:00pm. See Details
Mills River Creamery Mills River Creamery serves up delicious homemade ice cream prepared with the freshest possible ingredients, such as fresh milk and local ingredients. Bring Fido along and snag a seat at one of their two pet-friendly outdoor picnic tables while you peruse their fresh eggs, milk, cheese, butter, jellies, and more! Mills River Creamery is open daily from 11:00am to 9:00pm. See Details
Flat Rock Wood Room Flat Rock Wood Room in Hendersonville, NC, serves award-winning North Carolina barbecue, wood-fired pizzas, and a large selection of local beer, ciders, and wine. Dogs are welcome on the covered porch! A member of the staff will be happy to bring your dog a water bowl, too. See Details
Pack's Tavern Pack's Tavern is a dog-friendly restaurant in Asheville, NC, where Fido is welcome on the enclosed patio that's heated in cooler months and has fans for the warmer months. Please note the patio is not always open, so it's best to call before venturing out with Fido. The menu features items like deviled eggs, tavern pretzels with beer cheese, breaded wings, pizza and more. Gluten-free options are also available. See Details
The Square Root The Square Root is a dog-friendly restaurant in Brevard, NC, where well-behaved pets are welcome to join you at an outdoor table on the covered patio. They offer a variety of menu choices sure to please anyone. Enjoy items such as North Carolina mountain trout, hangar steak, peach-glazed pork flat iron, cedar plank salmon, a variety of sandwiches and salads, and appetizers like the fried green tomatoes or Bavarian soft pretzel board. See Details
Twisted Laurel Twisted Laurel in downtown Asheville, NC, is a dog-friendly restaurant where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table on their spacious patio, where he even gets his own dog menu! For pet parents, 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. See Details
Sunny Point Cafe Sunny Point Cafe is a family-owned, pet-friendly cafe in Asheville, NC. They serve upscale made-from-scratch food options in a cozy atmosphere. Leashed dogs are welcome on the heated, covered outdoor patio. Menu items include salads, sandwiches, burgers, breakfast for dinner, and hearty entrees such as mighty meaty meatloaf, pork osso buco, and shrimp and grits. See Details
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 dog menu especially for Fido 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. See Details
Carmel's Restaurant and Bar Carmel's Restaurant and Bar is a relaxed eatery serving creative cuisine with seasonal dog-friendly outdoor seating in Asheville, NC. The 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. See Details
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. See Details
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 during lunch or dinner. Enjoy bar snacks like soft pretzels, edamame, spicy egg rolls, and wings, as well as a variety of burgers, sandwiches, quesadillas, and tacos. See Details
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. See Details
Burial Beer Co. Burial Beer Co. South Slope Taproom is a popular craft brewery located in Asheville’s South Slope district. Fido is welcome in the dog-friendly outdoor seating area. Originally opened in a renovated transmission shop, the brewery is now known for its edgy vibe and rotating draft list. The menu features elevated pub fare like buffalo chicken sandwiches, pretzels, and hearty entrees alongside standout beers such as IPAs, stouts, and lagers brewed in-house. See Details
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. See Details
Funkatorium The Funkatorium, located in Asheville, NC, is a pet-friendly, casual bar and eatery that serves up Wicked Weed sour beers and a myriad of delicious, elevated pub fare. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their outdoor tables in the heated, covered Biergarten. See Details
Well-Bred Bakery & Cafe Sweet and savory "handcrafted edibles" are the Well-Bred Bakery's specialty. Conveniently nestled in historic Biltmore Village in Asheville, NC, this pet-friendly bakery welcomes Fido on the patio. 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. See Details
Veranda Veranda is a unique dog-friendly cafe in Black Mountain where Fido can join you at a table on the scenic back deck. They offer an assortment of daily specials, house-made soups, sandwiches, wraps, paninis, salads, decadent desserts and more! See Details
Hillman Beer Hillman Beer is a dog-friendly brewery and restaurant in Asheville, NC, where Fido can join you inside or at an outdoor table with heaters. Enjoy one of their craft beers alongside a delicious menu item such as soft pretzels with beer cheese, crispy pork rinds, a classic club sandwich, flavorful rice bowls, hearty burgers and more. See Details
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