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Dog Friendly American Restaurants in Gatlinburg, TN

There are 7 pet friendly American restaurants in Gatlinburg 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 Gatlinburg. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly Three Jimmy's

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 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!

Pet Friendly Tom & Earl's Back Alley Grill

Tom & Earl's Back Alley Grill

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.

Timbers Log Cabin Restaurant

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.

Split Rail Eats

Split Rail Eats

Split Rail Eats, located in Gatlinburg, TN, is a casual eatery that serves up a variety of delicious American cuisine. 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 Fried Cheese Curds served with jalapeno ranch dressing, then chow down on the Southwestern Burger topped with pepper jack cheese, jalapenos, tomatoes, red onions, avocado, lettuce, and chipotle mayo. Or go for the unique Polish Reuben with kielbasa, sauerkraut, pickles, Swiss cheese, and Thousand Island dressing on grilled rye bread. Split Rail Eats is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10:30am to 7pm.

Five Guys

Five Guys, located in Gatlinburg, TN is a popular burger joint that serves up a variety of tasty eats. Choose from menu options including burgers, sandwiches, hot dogs, fries, milkshakes, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Try the bacon cheeseburger or one of their hand-spun milkshakes with your favorite mix-ins (bananas, cherries, coffee, malted milk, Oreo cookies, Oreo cream, bacon, peanut butter, and more!). Please note that table service isn't available, so Fido will need to wait outside while you go in to order.

Morning Mist Cafe

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.

TGI Fridays

TGI Fridays is a dog-friendly restaurant chain in Gatlinburg, TN, where Fido can join you at an outdoor table on the patio. This iconic bar and restaurant serves up classic pub food like chicken wings, loaded potato skins, whiskey-glazed ribs and chicken, burgers and sandwiches, pasta dishes, flat iron steak and more. A full bar with signature cocktails is also available.

Junction 35 Spirits

Pigeon Forge, TN

Junction 35 Spirits

Junction 35 Spirits, located in Pigeon Forge, TN, welcomes Fido at an outdoor table on the pet-friendly patio, weather permitting. Call ahead to confirm if the patio is open. They offer a variety of spirits including bourbon, rye whiskey, moonshine, vodka, gin, and rum, as well as hand-crafted cocktails. Enjoy food items such as wings, hummus, nachos, artisan mac and cheese dishes, BBQ trays, burgers and more.

Hard Rock Cafe Pigeon Forge

Pigeon Forge, TN

Hard Rock Cafe Pigeon Forge

Hard Rock Cafe Pigeon Forge is an iconic, dog-friendly eatery where Fido can join you at an outdoor table and order from the dog menu. Visitors to the Pigeon Forge, TN area can enjoy their from-scratch menu with items like their Legendary Burger, a cowboy ribeye, mac and cheese, fajitas, sandwiches, salads and more.

Calhoun's

Pigeon Forge, TN

Calhoun's is a casual, dog-friendly American eatery in Pigeon Forge that serves up classic dishes with menu options like appetizers, wings, burgers, sandwiches, salads, barbecue, steaks, chicken, seafood, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their seven pet-friendly outdoor tables. Please note the patio is subject to close without notice. Please call ahead to confirm availability of dog-friendly patio seating before making the trip with Fido in tow.

Dancing Bear Appalachian Bistro

Dancing Bear Appalachian Bistro

This Townsend farm-to-table restaurant, the Dancing Bear Appalachian Bistro, redefines regional cuisine in an upscale yet casual setting, all set in the beauty of the Smoky Mountains. The menu offers a assortment of regionally inspired dishes using local, seasonal ingredients — all served among elegant surroundings and calming wooded vistas. Patio seating is dog friendly.

Elvira's Cafe

Sevierville, TN

Elvira's Cafe in Sevierville, TN, is a dog-friendly eatery that serves up classic American-style dishes. Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table. Choose from menu options like pancakes, French toast, omelettes, biscuits, sweet and savory crepes, sandwiches, burgers, chicken, steak, seafood and more.

Aubrey's Strawberry Plains

Aubrey's Strawberry Plains

Aubrey's Strawberry Plains in Knoxville, TN, is a Tennessee chain that specializes in comfort food and a commitment to locally sourced ingredients. This location has a dozen dog-friendly tables outside with Tvs. Their menu has options galore with sandwiches, burgers, steaks, pasta, and more. They also have a full service bar with a wide selection of craft beers and carefully chosen wines.

Apple Valley Kitchen Cafe

Apple Valley Kitchen Cafe

Apple Valley Kitchen Cafe in Townsend, TN, offers warm cabin decor and atmosphere with covered porch seating that welcomes dogs. The country style menu features hearty eats like biscuits and gravy, eggs and sausage, BBQ pulled pork sandwiches, cheeseburgers, premium ice cream, and fried apple pies.

Fuddruckers

Pigeon Forge, TN

Fuddruckers, located in Pigeon Forge, is a well-known burger chain that offers a build-your-own burger bar. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their eight pet-friendly outdoor tables while you savor your masterpiece. Choose from beef patties, elk, bison, or even ostrich, then pile it high with the cheeses and toppings of your choice. Choose from ingredients like shredded lettuce, onions, pickles, pico de gallo, relish, mayo, mustard, cheese sauce, and more! Please note that table service isn't available, so Fido will need to wait outside while you go in to order.

Applewood Farmhouse Restaurant

Sevierville, TN

Applewood Farmhouse Restaurant

Old-fashioned down home country cooking is what you'll find at the dog-friendly Applewood Farmhouse Restaurant in Sevierville, TN. Fido can join you at an outdoor table on the seasonal patio, but call ahead for availability. Hankering for a hearty breakfast? Dig into a stack of buttermilk pancakes or a plate of biscuits and gravy. In the mood for a big dinner after a long day? Try the chicken pot pie, momma's meatloaf, or slow roasted pot roast. Got a sweet tooth? A slice of chocolate pecan pie should do the trick.

McAlister's Deli

Pigeon Forge, TN

McAlister's Deli

McAlister's Deli is a dog-friendly restaurant in Pigeon Forge with outside tables on a covered patio for dogs and their owners. Their chefs are proud to serve food prepared with fresh ingredients made to order. The crafted sandwiches on the menu are the specialty of the kitchen. Please note that table service isn't available, so Fido will need to wait outside while you go inside to order.

The Diner

Sevierville, TN

The Diner, located in Sevierville, TN, serves up classic American style dishes. Choose from options like appetizers, soups, salads, steak, chicken, burgers, hotdogs, sandwiches, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. It's safe to say that at The Diner, the burgers are the star. Choose the red meat that you prefer for your burger (beef, elk, or bison) and go from there! Try the Eldorado, topped with grilled red and green peppers, double pepper jack cheese, and chipotle sauce. (Turkey and veggie burgers are available, as well.) The Diner is open Monday through Friday from 7:15am to 10:00pm, and Saturday through Sunday from 7:15am to 11:00pm.

Five Guys

Pigeon Forge, TN

Five Guys, located in Pigeon Forge, is a popular burger joint that serves up a variety of tasty eats. Choose from menu options including burgers, sandwiches, hot dogs, fries, milkshakes, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables. Try the Bacon Cheeseburger piled high with the toppings of your choice (mayo, lettuce, pickles, grilled onions and mushrooms, relish, jalapenos, hot sauce, and more!) Before you leave, snag one of their hand-spun Milkshakes with your favorite mix-ins. Please note that table service isn't available, so Fido will need to wait outside while you go in to order.

Firehouse Subs

Pigeon Forge, TN

Firehouse Subs, located in Pigeon Forge, is a popular deli-style eatery that serves up a variety of tasty subs and salads. Dogs are welcome to join you at one of four pet-friendly outdoor tables. Please note that table service isn't available, so your dog will need to wait outside when you go in to order.

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