Dog Friendly Waterfront Restaurants in Gainesville, GA

Offering lakeside dining at the Gainesville Marina, Skogie's on Lake Lanier serves fresh seafood with a craft beer selection. Dogs are welcome outdoors at pet-friendly picnic tables. A courtesy boat dock is just a short walk from the restaurant.

Pelican Pete's Tiki Bar & Grill offers pet-friendly outdoor seating at Port Royale Marina in Gainesville, GA. Bring Fido along while you enjoy food and drinks at one of the many tables on the tropical patio. Their menu includes appetizers, salads, sandwiches, tacos, rice platters, fried baskets and more.

Fish Tales Lakeside Grille is a dog-friendly restaurant located within the Hideaway Bay Marina in Flowery Branch, GA. Fido is welcome at outdoor tables overlooking Lake Lanier. Known for its signature fried “Fish Tales” grouper fingers, the menu also includes a variety of seafood dinners paired with comforting sides like creole grits, wild rice, or plantains . They also serve sandwiches, burgers, salads and steamer pots.

Pig Tales, located in Flowery Branch, GA, is a waterfront joint that serves up a variety of delicious barbecue 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 BBQ Pimento Flatbread topped with pimento cheese, pulled pork, and hickory BBQ sauce. Next, chow down on the Chicken Club Brioche Sandwich with your choice of fried or grilled chicken, smoked gouda, pepper-encrusted bacon, lettuce, tomato, onion, and ranch. Or go for the Baja Fish Tacos with crispy fried fish, crunchy slaw, pico de gallo, and mango-habanero sauce.