35 Best Dog Friendly Restaurants Chapel Hill

“Vimala’s holds a special place in my heart. I met and proposed to my fiancé in the Vimala’s courtyard. It’s one of the most unique and beautiful restaurants in Chapel Hill. On top of the wonderful atmosphere, the food is awesome. I haven’t gone wrong with anything that I’ve ordered here. The staff are great people and the service is always top notch. I would not have been able to do a special proposal + engagement dinner without them. Highly recommend!“

“Some of the absolute best food around! Merritt’s has now become out “go-to” place for pregame foot before all Tar Heel events! Best burgers/BLTs/pimento cheese/soup and everything else you can think of anywhere around!!! Cannot go wrong with a stop into Merritt’s!“

“Food was incredible and the staff were friendly and helpful! Will definitely be going back!“

“Great food, great service! I am so full of delicious food but will back as soon as I am hungry again!! Yum!!“

“Probably the loveliest of lovely places to hang out in all of the triangle; one of the few outdoor hangouts left after Honeysuckle closed! Conveniently nestled between E Franklin St and the trees off the Bolin Creek trail, this is just the perfect location with the perfect amount of shade and nature vibes - perfect place to read a book, catch up with a friend, have a first date, or get some work done in calming environs- highly popular for this reason. In the winter they have blankets and heaters, and during the summer they have bug spray out and the shade helps buffer the heat - be aware there will be plenty of bugs/critters, but it goes with the lovely outdoor NC experience! The internet has gotten much better over the years and you can definitely access the WiFi now without issues (was not the case a few years ago). There are only maybe 1-2 plugs on the premises, though best to charge up before you come. Drinks are delicious with plenty of coffee, tea, non-caf options - my favorites are the brown sugar oat latte and the ginger beer cold brew. Service is good with sweet and helpful baristas - there is always a line here but it goes decently quickly. The only thing I wish I could change would be longer hours so you could spend even more time here early AM - later afternoon/evening!“

“I'm not too much into fast food but this place has amazing burgers (I recommend the mookie one) and dogs. The sweet potatoes fries with the sweet sauce (cinnamon) is so delicious. Service is friendly, the place is small inside but there's seating area outside as well. Highly recommended!“

“The food and service was excellent - all staff was friendly and super accommodating. They made great recommendations. The restaurant was also very clean and notably organized. The upstairs lounge area was inviting and comfortable. I will visit again!“

“Food is excellent, even if it's a pit pricey. Creative varied menu expertly prepared. The Service is also very good. It's in a hotel so bar area can be a bit loud if there is a group in there and the noise easily bleeds into the dining room. If you're in the mood for a fine dining experience in CH then this is the place.“

“Karen was an amazing server! The food is great and the atmosphere is amazing.“

“The people make this place really special and the food is wonderful. Peaceful and pretty, this is a spot you won’t want to pass up on. It’s an absolute must!“

“I have played the Kraken with 3 different bands now over the past 10 years and had so much fun every time. I love the Kraken!“

“The “Creamy Vanilla” may be better than regular ice cream. Excellent flavors, well explained to first-timers. This is not unlimited DIY toppings, but reasonable servings of great frozen yogurt, with an additional charge for 1 to 3 toppings. The perfect antidote to a yummy, spicy lunch on Franklin Street. We will be back!“

“Great beer, great people, great space. What more can you say?“

“Good food. Chips too salty.“

“Great food, atmosphere, cold beer“

“Great local area hang out. TVs with soccer are available. Large tables for board games. Digital pour has live draft beer list online and on site. Untappd list is also available and updated. Great diverse draft beer selection along with refrigerated can and bottles. Diverse beer selection.“

“I found this place to be very cozy with a creative menu and lovely cocktails. The bartender was super accommodating-I wanted a French Martini but they didn’t have Chambourd, so he used their house made blackberry syrup. Together, we created a delicious new cocktail! I got the beet salad and tofu skewers and both were delicious! Check them out!“

“Food was Delicious!! Waitress was nice and inviting!“

“Had a great experience. We tried a combination of street tacos which did not disappoint. We ordered chorizo, shrimp, asada, and vegetarian tacos all of which came with cilantro, onion, and lime. The shrimp taco came with a delicious mango relish. All tacos were pretty good. The vegetarian tacos had substantial filling. They let you order taco combos so that you can try different types of tacos instead of ordering three of the same kind. The service is prompt. The ambience is relaxing. Plenty of parking available in the lot. Looking forward to going back.“

“Food was delicious. Very happy.“

“I strongly recommend the short rib hand pie. So tender and delicious! Fun, relaxed atmosphere and excellent bar service.“

“One of my Favorite Restaurants, From the absolute best Burger, To Steak, Scallops, Shrimp, Onion Rings, To the Fabulous Strawberry Short Cake !“

“The Outdoor Space is a Chapel Hill Community Treasure. 5 stars.Indoors I can touch the ceilings. Thats 2 stars.This is an Undergraduate Staple along with Pantana Bobs when I was around 25 Years ago. A must visit bar while you are in Chapel Hill to meet undergrads.The smallest draft beer is 32oz.... the signature cup of a black out night to come.Overall it gets 4 stars, this was a hard decision. The bar is a 3. Just know biger better bars and resturants lie ahead in your future!The outdoor area under the Magnolia Trees is special. As I noticed all the needed new multi family investment next door built 50' high. I bumped my rating to a 4 star because of the location and Trees and the value of the land.This is a "if its not broke dont fix" I get it. However I would add landscaping and more lots outdoor lighting. Outdoor area needs $10,000 investmest.“

“I stay at hotel next door for business. Always bypass all other restaurants in area and make a point to get authentic North Carolina bbq with beans and greens…also pimento cheese and some hush puppies! I’m live in Pennsylvania. But from North Carolina…this is the real deal!! Always consistent. Warm friendly relaxed!! Great service!!! Really reasonable prices! A true hidden gem!!! Totally recommend!!“

“My mom & I eat here all the time. Friendly fast service & great food. Good selection of beers too“

“I ordered a take out order for someone celebrating a holiday away from home, and they really went the extra mile!! They wrote a special note on the box, and gave them a mini cake to celebrate! I truly love this place, we always get the corned beef hash and their caramel iced coffee and it’s scrumptious. Thank you Carolina Coffee Shop!“

“Best bubble tea place in town :) Milk tea, thai tea and mango-peach smoothie is my favourite! Love it“

“Excellent local craft brewery with a great food menu and variety of beers. Lunchtime isn't too crowded on a weekday. They sell great swag and delicious barbecue sauces and dry rubs. Ask for Megan at the hostess stand, she and other staff are very welcoming!“

“So random praise but this was one of like two juice places open at a time I think is appropriate to have juice. The staff explained the menu and I was able to quickly order my juice and be on my way. They have some great music playing. I love the big picture windows. Now the juice. It was good. I made my own blend of their "Red". I wanted to add spirulina. Trying to start off my birthday right. My juicer broke a few years ago and I have missed juicing. Also, their juice was really good, no grainy finish. The next juicer I get needs to be professional quality. I had when you get to the end of the juice and it's like drinking grain.“

“The Bobo was GREAT!! I wouldn't have picked it by the description but I did because it was so "famous" and it was SO GOOD!!! Will definitely get it again!I ordered online before they opened and picked it up after dance on the "mad rush" to get home on 15-501 at 5p and then make dinner. This was a GREAT way to end a busy day. Thank you so much!“

“Alfredo's is a pretty solid pizza joint located in university mall. They offer a selection of pizza by the slice when dining in, which is always appreciated when you have a group with diverse pallets. If you like ranch with your pizza - name a more iconic duo - theirs is some of the best. The quality of the pizza itself is pretty good and reminds me of many a slice I've sampled in NYC. Service is pretty quick - usually within five mins of ordering- and the staff are nice. Sometimes you have to clean your own table before sitting but I feel like that's part of the pizza joint experience.“

“Phenomenal burgers and dogs plus daily specials from the awesome chef-owner! Hand cut fries, local taps, shakes, awesome staff, and family takeout meals on Wednesday nights!!! Go see Carmine and the gang and have a great meal!“

“The owner Mandey was (still is) amazing and provided top notch service to me and my department when we organized social events at her bar. She was incredibly responsive, helped us think through logistics, came up with fun themed cocktail menus (a Don Quixote cocktail??) and was fun to work with. Would definitely recommend hosting an event with her.More generally, Zog’s was one of my favorite bars during graduate school - I love the chill vibe, mature crowd, and pool tables (seriously, where else in Chapel Hill can you play pool??). AND IT’S DOG FRIENDLY! Go have a beer, shoot some pool, and pet some dogs. Sounds like a stellar night to me!“

“I used the Honeysuckle Tea House to host a bridal shower for my sister and was beyond impressed! Justin and his team were so kind and took care of set up and break down. The food was fresh and delicious with incorporated heirloom ingredients grown on the property. Staff made planning and booking the event so easy with everything done virtually and over the phone. Don’t miss out on using this beautiful event space for your next event!“

“The food was pretty good. It's a casual restaurant. Food is kind of casual bar food but good. I had the blackened shrimp tacos. My son had the meatball sandwich. Both were good. Was able to park very close to the restaurant. Service was fine. Nothing exceptional.“