Dog Friendly Restaurants in Charlotte, NC

There are 311 dog-friendly restaurants in Charlotte 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 Charlotte. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly McKoy's Smokehouse & Saloon
McKoy's Smokehouse & Saloon
McKoy's Smokehouse & Saloon is a pet-friendly eatery in Charlotte, NC. Fido is welcome at outdoor tables on the covered deck that's heated in cooler months and has misters for warmer weather. Their menu features succulent BBQ, smokehouse wings and plenty of tasty sides.
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Pet Friendly The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery
The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery
The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery in Charlotte is pet-friendly. Home to the largest biergarten in the Southeast, it’s more like a park than a garden. The space, modeled after the early biergartens of Munich, is surrounded by 100-year-old oak, mature pecan and hickory trees for shade. It would be easy to forget that you’re only minutes from the hustle and bustle of downtown as you stroll the brewery’s cobbled pathways and discover shady tables, cornhole games and toasty fire pits with your pup by your side.
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Pet Friendly VBGB Beer Hall & Garden
VBGB Beer Hall & Garden
VBGB Beer Hall & Garden offers over 30 craft beers and a menu of traditional pub fare. Leashed Fidos can join you on the patio and water bowls are available. Please note table service isn't available, so dogs will have to wait outside while you order from the counter.
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Pet Friendly The Wine Shop at Rivergate
The Wine Shop at Rivergate
The Wine Shop at Rivergate in Charlotte, NC, features a great wine selection to complement an entree menu of seared Ahi tuna, Angus flatiron steak, and pasta of the day. Outdoor tables are dog friendly.
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Pet Friendly Angry Ale's
Angry Ale's
Angry Ale's is a dog-friendly neighborhood bar and grill in Charlotte, NC, where Fido can join you at a covered outdoor table on the spacious patio. After settling in, be sure to order Fido from their dog menu! For pet parents, they have po'boys, chicken sandwiches, mac and cheese, jambalaya, baby back ribs, and Cajun chicken pasta.
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Pet Friendly Brewers at 4001 Yancey
Brewers at 4001 Yancey
Brewers at 4001 Yancey is a dog-friendly brewery located in the Lower South End of Charlotte, NC. They offer over 40+ award-winning craft beers and ciders in addition to delicious food from their scratch kitchen. While you enjoy their craft beer and food, Fido can run around in the fenced-in dog-run area located at the brewery. In addition to the dog run, there are also three patios, one that is enclosed.
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Pet Friendly Oh My Soul
Oh My Soul
Venturing out from South Africa, Oh My Soul opened a vegan kitchen in Charlotte, NC. Leashed dogs are welcome to join you at outside tables in the Woof Corner. Make sure you don't skip over the dog-friendly section of the menu. You can order Fido a Fur Kidz nice cream or a Doggie Biscuit. For two-legged patrons, the menu offers a variety of Vurgers (vegan burgers), waffles, nachos and more.
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Pet Friendly Cafe Monte French Bakery and Bistro
Cafe Monte French Bakery and Bistro
Cafe Monte French Bakery and Bistro is a dog friendly cafe where Fido is welcome to join you at an umbrella-shaded outdoor table. They serve classic French-country favorites all day, such as fresh pastries, salads, sandwiches, quiches, and crepes, and also have a full breakfast menu. In addition, you can enjoy bistro specialties such as mussels, steak and pommes frites, rotisserie chicken, and more served in a casual and comfortable European setting.
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Pet Friendly 131 Main
131 Main
Pet-friendly 131 Main serves refined New American cuisine in Charlotte, NC. Your pup is welcome to join you at one of the eight outdoor tables on their patio, where he'll be offered a pup cup from their partial dog menu. Their lunch and dinner menus include items such as crab cakes, prime rib sandwiches, classic cheeseburgers, southern shrimp and grits, and banana cream pie. There's also a wine, beer and cocktail menu.
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Pet Friendly NoDa Brewing Company North End
NoDa Brewing Company North End
NoDa Brewing Company in Charlotte, NC, offers dog-friendly seating outside on the patio. Bring Fido to NoDa while you enjoy a pint or a flight of locally made microbrews, paired with pizzas, salads, and shareables.
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Pet Friendly Boardwalk Billy's UNCC
Boardwalk Billy's UNCC
Boardwalk Billy's is a vibrant raw bar and ribs joint in Charlotte, NC, featuring dog-friendly outdoor seating at its front tables. With a delicious selection of seafood, smokehouse items, burgers and sandwiches, this spot is perfect for a casual meal. Enjoy a friendly atmosphere and excellent food, making Boardwalk Billy's the top choice for Fido-friendly dining in Charlotte.
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Pet Friendly The Flying Saucer
The Flying Saucer
The Flying Saucer is a great restaurant/bar for pet owners. The outdoor patio is fairly large and covered with fans. The servers will bring water for your pooch and will swoon over him/her as well.
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Pet Friendly Triple C Brewing Company
Triple C Brewing Company
Neighborhood brewery with outdoor seating for both pooches and people. Choose from a quality lineup of year-round and seasonal brews. Rotating food trucks are often onsite to provide tasty eats. Triple C Brewing Company opens at 4 pm Monday through Thursday, 2 pm on Friday, and noon on weekends.
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Pet Friendly Mellow Mushroom
Mellow Mushroom
This hip and modern dog-friendly national pizza chain 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. Opens daily at 11am.
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Pet Friendly The Cowfish Sushi Burger Bar
The Cowfish Sushi Burger Bar
The Cowfish Sushi Burger Bar is a dog-friendly chain restaurant with a location in Charlotte, NC. Fido is welcome to accompany you for lunch or dinner at a table on their outdoor covered patio, featuring heaters and fans to keep you comfortable in all weather. They serve up a selection of tasty sushi rolls, bento boxes, sashimi bowls, hearty burgers and creamy milkshakes.
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Pet Friendly River's Edge Bar and Grill
River's Edge Bar and Grill
Located at the United States National Whitewater Center, River's Edge allows you to watch kayakers, listen to live bands, enjoy festivals, and eat delicious food. Dogs are welcome, but not on the upper deck.
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Pet Friendly Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar
Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar
Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar pays homage to Southern culinary traditions with a menu full of classic dishes and modern spins on old favorites. Fido can join you on the patio that has 20 dog-friendly tables; be sure to request a dog menu! The menu features sandwiches, salads, snacks, and mains for any palate. Entrees include decadent dishes like the cauliflower steak, sweet tea roasted chicken, or shrimp and grits. Brunch is a popular affair with popular dishes like the Appalachian Breakfast or Red Flannel Hash. Don't miss out on the drink menu with craft cocktails, mimosas, wine and beer.
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Pet Friendly Sycamore Brewing - Beer Garden
Sycamore Brewing - Beer Garden
Local brewery with 28 constantly changing taps, plus a small kitchen serving food Monday-Thursday, and food trucks on site Thursday-Sunday. Dogs are welcome.
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Pet Friendly Mellow Mushroom
Mellow Mushroom
The founders of Mellow Mushroom opened their first restaurant because they saw pizza baking as an art form and wanted to offer other people the chance to enjoy their art. Mellow Mushroom on W Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard has several pet-friendly tables outside, so you can bring Fido with you to enjoy a specialty pie, calzone, hoagie, or salad. One of their most popular pies is the Holy Shiitake Pie, an olive oil and garlic base, shiitake, button, portobello mushrooms, caramelized onions, mozzarella, and Mont Amore, finished with a garlic aioli swirl and a spritz of black truffle oil.
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Pet Friendly 300 East
300 East
Dogs are welcome at outdoor tables at this family-owned casual dining restaurant in Dilworth. 300 East serves creative eclectic American cuisine in a fun and quirky setting. Menu items include toasted quinoa and kale salad, Asian tuna burger, lump crab cakes, shrimp and grits, and pimento cheese with crackers. You may also find homemade dog treats on the menu!
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