Top 10 Dog-friendly Restaurants In Asheville, North Carolina

1. Twisted Laurel

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Twisted Laurel in downtown Asheville is a modern eatery and lounge that often has live music entertainment and dancing. The cuisine is Mediterranean-inspired with an American twist. They serve craft beers, delicious cocktails, and great hospitality. Dishes are delicious and vegetarian-friendly and there is a full bar. The outside terrace is great for the warmer months, where Fido is free to sit with you while you enjoy your meal.

Twisted Laurel

Address: 130 College Street, Asheville, North Carolina, USA

Website: Twisted Laurel

Opening hours: Mon - Thu: 11am - 9pm; Fri: 11am - 11pm; Sat: 11am - 2am; Sun: 11am - 3pm

2. Posana

Posana in Asheville serves contemporary American cuisine for dinner and weekend brunch in a chic indoor space, along with a full bar. Wherever possible, meals are cooked with locally sourced fresh ingredients. If you only crave a coffee or a couple of refreshing drinks, no problem, Posana can do that too! The restaurant also has a welcoming patio, where your family pet can join you while enjoying your meal.

Posana

Address: 1 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, North Carolina, USA

Website: Posana

Opening hours: Tue - Fri: 5pm - 10pm; Sat - Sun: 10am - 3pm, 5pm - 10pm (closed on Mon)

3. Carmel's Kitchen & Bar

Carmel’s Kitchen & Bar is located in the historic Grove Arcade in Asheville. The restaurant has an inviting interior, as well as a large outdoor dining patio where the family pet can accompany you for a meal. The bar serves signature cocktails and local microbrews and other drink specials. Lunch, dinner and weekend brunch menus are on offer and include Southern-influenced comfort food using locally sourced ingredients, including soups, starters and sharing dishes, salads and sandwiches, pizzas and delicious entrees. There is also a tempting dessert menu. Carmel’s also offers regular jazz nights.

Carmel's Kitchen & Bar

Address: 1 Page Ave, Asheville, North Carolina, USA

Website: Carmel’s Kitchen & Bar

Opening hours: Mon - Sat: 11:30am - 10pm; Sun: 11am - 3pm

4. Laughing Seed Cafe

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Laughing Seed is described as a “funky, no-frills” cafe and bar, which serves locally sourced, organic vegetarian and vegan dishes from all over the world. The main menu features small plates and salads, as well as sandwiches, pasta, and other options. There is also a delicious Sunday brunch menu including delights like cinnamon buns, hummus, and bagels. There is a spacious outdoor terrace which accommodates the family dog with pleasure.

Laughing Seed Cafe

Address: 40 Wall St, Asheville, North Carolina, USA

Website: Laughing Seed Cafe

Opening hours: Mon, Wed & Thu: 11:30am - 9pm; Fri - Sat: 11:30am - 10pm; Sun: 10am - 9pm (closed on Tue)

5. Westville Pub

Westville Pub serves up American-style freshly made dishes during the day and up to late at night, using fresh, locally sourced produce as ingredients. These include such delights as nachos, fries, chicken wings and chili. The bar has 27 taps offering craft beers from more than 10 local breweries. The bar has been a “Beer City USA” winner on several occasions. There is a games room with a 7’ x 9’ pool table, as well as video games and shuffleboard. Visitors can enjoy sports and special events on the pub’s big-screen TV. As can be seen in the image, Westville Pub has no smoking signs on its outdoor terrace, but the family pet is welcome to accompany you.

Westville Pub

Address: 777 Haywood Rd, Asheville, North Carolina, USA

Website: Westville Pub

Opening hours: 10:30am - 2am (daily)

6. The Cantina at Biltmore Village

The Cantina at Biltmore Village is a fresh Mex and tequila bar, just outside the gates of the historic Biltmore Estate. They tout their dishes as being “Fresh Mex with a twist of Asheville,” and all are prepared using mostly locally sourced high-quality ingredients. There is a large selection of dishes for those with vegetarian, gluten-free or vegan tastes. As for the tequila bar, it offers more than 50 different tequilas and great margaritas with freshly squeezed juices. There are also several, rotating beers on tap to be ordered. Guests can enjoy brunch, lunch or dinner at The Cantina. Weather permitting, dogs are allowed on the outdoor patio.

The Cantina at Biltmore Village

Address: 10 Biltmore Plaza, Asheville, North Carolina, USA

Website: The Cantina at Biltmore Village

Opening hours: Sat - Wed: 11am - 8:30 pm; Thu - Fri: 11am - 9:30pm

7. Main

131 Main offers refined New American cuisine in a casual setting, along with good wines and spirits. The interior has an old Charleston charm, with plank siding, gas lamps, and a hickory wood-fire grill. The lunch menu includes delicious sandwiches and burgers of all kinds, salads, linguine and fish dishes. Dinner includes a full range of fish and meat dishes, as well as salads, sides, and burgers. Guests can watch the chef in action at the full chef’s table. Outside dining with your pet can be enjoyed on the covered porch, where people watching in Biltmore Park is always a feature.

131 Main

Address: 308 Thetford St, Asheville, North Carolina, USA

Website: 131 Main

Opening hours: Mon - Thu: 11am - 9:30pm; Fri - Sat: 11am - 10:30pm; Sun: 11am - 9pm

8. Mellow Mushroom

Mellow Mushroom is a funky chain pizzeria full of colorful art and serving creative stone-baked pizzas, calzones and craft beer. The restaurant has been running for 40 years and only uses the freshest, locally sourced ingredients in their pizzas. Only the best quality ingredients are used, meaning no chemicals or hormones, just healthy food. There is also a gluten-free menu and options for vegetarians and vegans. Dogs are welcome with their humans on the terrace outside.

Mellow Mushroom

Address: 50 Broadway St, Asheville, North Carolina, USA

Website: Mellow Mushroom

Opening hours: Mon, Wed, Thu & Sun: 11am - 9:30pm; Tue: 11am - 3pm; Fri - Sat: 11am - 11pm

9. The Market Place

The Market Place Restaurant and Lounge serves up farm-to-table American cuisine, backed by an excellent wine list and craft cocktails. All ingredients are supplied fresh from local farms. The setting is upscale but casual for comfort. There is a terrace for outdoor dining accompanied by the family pet. The menu includes both small and large plates with a variety of meat and fish dishes, pasta and risottos. There is also a small, but delicious selection of desserts.

The Market Place

Address: 20 Wall St, Asheville, North Carolina, USA

Website: The Market Place

Opening hours: Mon - Thu: 5pm - 10pm; Fri: 5pm - 10:30pm; Sat: 10:30am - 2:30pm, 5pm - 10:30pm; Sun: 10:30am - 2:30pm, 5pm - 10pm

10. Bones Smokehouse

This lunch-only smokehouse serves barbeque, platters, and sandwiches in a casual and fun atmosphere. Meats are smoked over select oak and cherry hardwoods. The owners believe in using simple ingredients and take lots of care in preparing your food. Even better, they are not stingy with their recipes and visitors can purchase the 12 Bones recipe book home from the restaurant. Choose from sandwiches, specialty sandwiches, plates, salads, and sides. Let the family dog drool as you enjoy your meal outside on the terrace!

12 Bones Smokehouse

Address: 5 Foundy Street Suite 10 Suite 10, Asheville, North Carolina, USA

Website: 12 Bones Smokehouse

Opening hours: Mon - Fri: 11am - 4pm (closed on Sat & Sun)

Enjoy your time in Asheville, North Carolina

While exploring all the sights of this historic and attractive city, don’t leave your pet in the car as you dine at one of the top dog-friendly restaurants in Asheville, North Carolina. Doggie bags are available too!