49 Best Dog Friendly Restaurants Mills River

“Update April, 2024: always came here for the burgers but appears as if co-owning with Victory has eliminated the GF buns! It's our last time here..sad as we really loved the many cider choices. :-(They've really done a good job of social distancing & enforcing masks when away from your immediate seating area. Good food too! They offer a GF bun & the bbq is too. Best burger I've had in a very long time! The Pineapple Freeze will knock your socks off...esp on a hot afternoon!“

“We visited this brewery during our week long trip to Pisgah with our two German shorthair pointers. Our hike was rained out, though we attempted it anyway. After aborting the hike due to weather, we decided to look for a place to get a mid-day beer. We looked at a couple breweries, even drove to Sierra Nevada Brewery. SN was disappointing since their outdoor area was not covered nor open for service apparently. We then went to Burning Blush to check it out. This was also one of few places open at noon (and it was a weekday). Lucky for us, they allow pups inside, which was a plus given the weather. The place was quiet but as I said, was a weekday with terrible weather. The beers were great, the food truck was amazing, and the staff were very kind. They gave our pups a few biscuits (which they loved). My dogs are my kids, so I'm happy to have found this place! Def recommend if traveling with furry friends! We would 100% go back when we are in the area again. THANK YOU FOR YOUR KINDNESS TO OUR POINTERS!“

“Its been my go to place when I visit Asheville. I aways order the veggie Pizza they have. They let me customize my pizza and always make it to perfection. I have been coming here for over 4 years now and the staff is really good. They recently moved to a new location and have awesome interior and a nice dining area. Can't wait to visit again.“

“We loved the 45-minute brewhouse tour for a bachelorette party! It was just enough information and time for people who are mildly interested in beer but don't need to get into too much detail. Unfortunately, the production facility is not active on the weekends so we couldn't see beer being made. The live music in the pavilion was a great treat too!“

“First time visit and WOW! What a great first impression. Nice open bar with plenty of taps to choose from. Excellent beer and well crafted. There is also a liquor bar for your favorite cocktail.Food trucks are a staple and offer a nice variety of fare.The outdoor space is unbelievable. Plenty of seating and picnic tables. Cornhole is also abundant.Great live music on the weekends.All around a really nice place that’s family and dog friendly.“

“The nickname "Malt Disney World" truly fits. This place is amazing. I took the brewery tour and was extremely impressed with how knowledgeable and friendly Madison was. Afterwards, I had a few beers in the taproom, and honestly I didn't want to leave! Amazing experience from beginning to end, and I can't wait to come back!“

“i really enjoyed this! i was hungry after a long hike and i’d read good reviews about this place. I ordered el cubano sandwich and a water. the sandwich was great, toasted well with good ingredients, and it came with potato chips that i enjoyed putting in the sandwich. The water was nice and cold too. Only suggestion is asking for extra pickles in the sandwich, they need a little more in the ratio. Very pleased! would take anyone here!“

“This place is dialed in. The food was superb and cooked to perfection. The staff was very friendly and professional as well. Atmosphere was very pleasing and we now have a “new go to place” for dining out in the area. This manager should be proud to have such a well run business in this day and age. WELL DONE EVERYONE !“

“We had a wonderful experience at Fahrenheit Pizza. We brought some family with us from out of town. We had pizza, garlic knots and even tried their cannolis! The food was all very delicious, especially the pizza. And the staff were all very kind and inviting, especially Conrad. (He was the one that sold us on the cannolis) As a pizza snob, this place has inched its way into my top 3 pizza places in Asheville. Cheers!“

“Always delicious food, even if a little expensive. You know they're quality when the wait is out the door. You will have to grab your own drinks and condiments. You will also want to come back over and over again.Parking: During peak hours, the lot we'll be full“

“Barn Door is fantastic! We were warmly greeted by the owners and then they explained their ciders and menu. We got a cider flight and a cheese board. It was delightful, delicious, and everything was excellent. The ciders were interesting, flavorful, and paired well with the cheese board. The atmosphere is very peaceful and a nice retreat away from the touristy, crowded mess of downtown Asheville. Barn Door Ciderworks is Asheville's best kept secret but it should be a secret no more!“

“On vacation from Michigan, we needed a late lunch after hiking to multiple falls in the mountains. What a find! It was warm and breezy outside; perfect for their bright picnic tables on the patio.The menu has astonishing variety and is all fresh ingredients, made onsite. We each ordered 2 and had the option of flour or corn tortillas. We tried gyro, fish (grilled), steak and carnitas. Each has perfect seasoning and flavor.Unlimited chip basket came with a salsa trio. Again, each flavor was unique and delicious. And the staff was extremely friendly and helpful.If we get back to the area, this place has earned a repeat visit.Kid-friendliness: Indoor and outdoor seating.Wheelchair accessibility: Flat entrance and patio area“

“Wow - this was the best scooped frozen custard I've ever had. I am a big purist when it comes to ice cream and other frozen desserts. I don't order blended, topped, mixed stuff. I want only the dessert in its purest form. And this place is excellent for that. It was super refreshing after an afternoon of hiking. We got fast service and very generous servings. I could only eat about 2/3 of the double scoop. My husband had about 3/4 of a medium Whit-zer (? Sorry if I'm spelling that wrong!).“

“I have been to many fine drinking establishments in my life but the Blue Door is my all time favorite. It has over 500 beers to choose from under perfect refrigeration. In addition there are 20 rotating taps of excellent curated beers from the best local and regional craft breweries. If that sounds like too many choices, just ask the owners John or AJ to help you. Tell them what you like and they will find a perfect match for you. They have been amazing in helping me try new beers but matching it to what I enjoy. The atmosphere is warm and friendly and has a feeling of comfort to it that invites you to relax. I highly recommend the Blue Door.“

“Very chill, family owned winery. The owner and his pup greeted us upon arrival. FYI we had 3 Ubers cancel on our ride to bold rock. I asked a “stranger” in the parking lot for a ride who was more than happy to give us a ride! Come to find out he worked there! Super awesome guy didn’t even want to take our money for the ride!!! Def will be back!“

“I met a friend here for ice-cream a couple of weeks ago. The staff was extremely friendly, professional, courteous and kind. The ice-cream was nice and cold and sooo yummy. There is no inside dining, as it is an ice-cream stand. They have picnic tables to sit at and one could always eat in their car. They have a drive up window for ordering as well. I had such a wonderful time and look forward to going back. If you find yourself in Etowah, or passing through, I highly recommend you consider stopping in for something. They also have food items too. Based on my positive experience, I highly recommend.“

“This place is awesome! Did the guided tour and was mesmerized. Shared some appetizers for lunch (wings were the best I’ve had anywhere), had a few beers and hung out at the fire pit a while afterwards. Really cool experience! Planning to go back many times.“

“We’re become frequent visitors over the past few years. Everything is impeccable from chicken to doughnut. The service is so fast and friendly. We’ve only had to go back up to the counter after ordering on one occasion and they were so quick to reconcile and even gave us a box of doughnuts to take home!! We love “

“I love to camp and around Brevard is a great place, but I also like good coffee which I haven't figured out how to make in a campground. Stopped in here with my daughter and both of us had the best coffee we could remember. I had the Americana / coffee and she had the dirty chai. Pup cups for the dogs of course... Came back the next day for two different drinks and they were awesome as well.Seems like there can be a bit of a wait during the peak morning rush but it doesn't last long and it's well worth the wait anyway.Hopefully I'm not messing up the ranking by giving only four stars... especially when I'm not sure what to improve, but I'm a tough grader so don't let that throw you, it's great coffee. Almost forgot! she gave us some great tips for vegan food in Asheville and a couple of cool places to check out in the area as well. Now I really feel like a jerk for only giving four stars!“

“I'm giving 5 stars for the service because we didn't want for anything but the person did have the personality of a fencepost. The food, however, was crazy good! I had the shrimp and grits and it was one of the best breakfast dishes I've had in years. My Sister had the Southern Benny and and also raved about it. Really, really flavorful and perfectly cooked. The complimentary beignet beginner was a nice touch, too.“

“Love this place! It's a go to spot for me and my celiac husband. We drive here often (1.5hr drive) because the food is bomb, atmosphere is fun, and the staff are so sweet. The Gluten Free items are clearly marked. Great date night place! My favorite it the General Tso tacos and chips and queso!“

“My husband and I stopped here, our last full day before we head back home to michigan, and I have to say this place was amazing! The atmosphere was 10/10, the service was 10/10 and the beer as well, 10/10. I asked the girl at the counter who was on the shorter side with brown hair (I didn't catch her name but she was awesome) what beer I should try because I was having a hard time deciding and then she suggested a few to sample so I did. I really liked them all! I also bought a four pack and she said she'd leave it in the fridge for when I'm ready to leave and when I went up there to grab it I hadn't even said anything yet and she was grabbing the pack and putting it in a bag for me. I wish I lived closer!!“

“Great traditional beer, cool atmosphere and a full bar if you're not feeling beer. We didn't try the food but love that they offer American and German options. Appreciate Sean, the bartender, suggesting some other great local places to visit. Like the half pour option!“

“The chef collaborations and upcoming events at Ivory Road are a foodies paradise! The space was recently updated. It's cozy and welcoming. Each space, in the home turned restaurant, offers community seating with exceptional service for a one of a kind experience. Stay tuned for their new offerings and curated menus. Brunch yesterday was next level. Thank you chef's TT and Jill.“

“Dry Falls Brewing has an amazing vibe with an excellent variety of tasty beers. Jeff the owner sets the bar for fantastic customer service and knowledge of craft beer. Not only did he and his team do a great job of taking care of us, he also hooked us up with dinner reservations for 8 at a great restaurant, the Flat Rock Wood Room, on a Saturday night.“

“An absolute gem in the Asheville craft beer scene and an easy hop from Sierra Nevada. My favorite this time was the limited release Where the Boat Leaves From - a delightful toasted coconut blonde ale. My husband chose an IPA flight and can’t decide between the Blue Ghost IPA and the Grapefruit IPA for his favorite. There is so much to love about what this brewery is up to! Their Hungry Ghost food truck was a delicious surprise and their firefly Biergarten is magical at twilight…“

“I was very surprised with this place... The food was freshly prepared and served with a large portion... They do not have table service.. You order and pay at the counter.. Food items were moderately priced and service was fairly fast... We had thunder storms the day we visited and had to eat inside..but they have great outdoor seating with nice views of the gardens.“

“What a very lovely place to stop and grab an ice cream cone and sit on the big front porch and just enjoy your Ice cream and the cool breeze blown across the porch. Service is great and the ice cream is delicious! I highly recommend the chocolate rasberry truffle.“

“I love this place. My husband and I came back from Looking Glass Waterfall, which was incidentally passing this way, and I saw the saw Oskar Blues Brewery sign it take a right. Then we followed the map and found the big can and big buildings, and we tried to drive to behind and found bar beer. The temperature was perfect and the music was very good.“

“As far as 12 bones being goes. Environment is laid back and fun, staff where informative and responsive beer was good. I haven't had the BBQ here but I can't imagine it's much different then the other location..... Ribs are the best... Period!“

“Woah baby! The vanilla custard is out of this world! There are other flavors, some are very creative. The atmosphere is okay. The back corner opposite the entry door has a screen divider with storage behind it, and some of the bar seats are right there. I do love that there is a bar/stool seating option though, they are against windows so you can look outside.Dietary restrictions: Gluten-free flavors available!“

“fantastic. my fiancée and I both loved our snow cones and our dogs were so delighted with their cute pup cups! this is a snow cone place that has actually good flavors and fluffy “snow,” not just ice chips. highly recommend and can’t wait to come back.“

“Charming place, super friendly owner and staff and very yummy drinks . Went on the Wed songwriters in the round night. Good songs and talented local musicians in an intimate setting, telling stories about their songs, harmonizing together. Really enjoyed it and I highly recommend.“

“Definitely don't miss the onion fries! My burger was good and I would get it again... classic, and juicy, what more could you ask for. The beer selection is decent, but we happened to drop in during trivia and the music is crazy loud between questions. Our service was adequate. I would avoid trivia night but I would eat this burger again for sure“

“We enjoyed a delicious breakfast here today. I had the breakfast scramble, an amazing blend of eggs, cheese, tomatoes, onions and the protein of your choice. It was served with delicious multigrain toast with HOMEMADE JAM! We both really enjoyed the grits with cheese too. Our server was friendly and the food was delivered to our table quickly. Go try this gem in South Asheville!“

“My wife and I have been wanting to try The Baker's Box for a while now. Today was our lucky day! We tried their "Big A** Fish Sandwich" which was one of today's specials and the Ashe-vegas Panini. Both sandwiches were delicious, but that fish sandwich might have been the best I have ever had. The house made roll and tarter sauce were out of this world! I just wish there was more and that it was a permanent menu item. While ordering our lunch, we were tempted by the dessert display to the left of the registers, so we ordered a lemon tart and an oreo cheesecake brownie to take home. Highly recommend this place! Just don't stop in for lunch if you are in a rush, they have signs reminding you that this is not a fast food joint.“

“Dietary restrictions: Had some GF options for daughter, three of us dining there during travels through the area.. great service and we all enjoyed our food..except one person ordered sliced brisket & it was rather dry.. overall experience was very good!“

“We loved this place. The owner ( although he said his wife was the owner, maybe he was joking) made the experience really fun. He was very funny and also helpful as we were new to the area. He really kept us entertained. (But it was encouraged, he was not overly intrusive at all) The food was delicious. Fresh beautifully arranged on the plate and at a very good price. I wish we lived closer I would go back for dinner. He was smoking ribs that afternoon and they smelled delicious. Overall great experience. Enjoyed sitting on the beautiful patio where many people had their pets with them.I would highly recommend this place.“

“Made a sudden decision to stop and grab a beer after visiting some of the gorgeous waterfalls in the area. Could have stayed longer since this place has a great selection of beers. Even better is the small taco restaurant - Gordingo’s, that is housed within the brewery. Plenty of pace inside and out to sit down and enjoy life.“

“The place is hidden, so your GPS will be a blessing. But everything else was on point. The drinks (crunch ribbon frap and ice Chai latte) tasted wonderful. The best part was my pumpkin load was warm and not doughy (something I had experienced a few times in the past at other locations).“

“Me and a friend went here to meet up. It was my first time visiting, and it was a little packed, but the service was fast and faultless. The workers were very nice and made sure everything was taken care of. The food was delicious. I ordered a gluten-free pizza, and it was perfect. I even ate it for lunch the next day, and it still tasted just as good as it was fresh! This place is perfect for a quick lunch or dessert i would recommend! ?“

“The fish was light and delicious- lots of flavor. The potato wedges were not cooked all the way through. Shepard's pie was savory and served hot with a side gravy that was amazing. The waitress seemed annoyed. Atmosphere was definitely a pub style, but family friendly too.Parking: Find a spot on the main road or side streets and walk to the pub“

“While at the North Carolina Arboretum, we decided to eat lunch here instead of going out to somewhere else. So the location is ideal. If you are planning on spending the day at the Arboretum. The menu is limited, but we each found something we liked. I had the chicken salad sandwich, our friends had the turkey sandwich, and Husband had the hotdogs. All meals came with chips. We had our water bottles, so we didn't need to buy a drink. If we had, there were canned sodas, and bottles of water in a nearby cooler. Friends' white bread was better than my whole grain bread. The whole grain bread was dense and I wanted to taste the chicken salad, so I skipped the bread and ate the chicken salad with a fork. We tried one of their cookies Dash a chocolate chip with walnut and nuts. It was very good. Aside from being pricey, the food was good, and the ambience was very nice. We liked the giant leaves over our heads, and the leaves on the windows.“

“First thing I noticed was that the lunch crowd is a bit older, blue collar crowd which I like. Service was fast and friendly. I had their New Mexico Green Chili Burger. Didn't expect a WHOLE green chili on it so that was a good surprise. Definitely a burger worth getting again. One of the best milkshakes I've ever had. Will definitely come back.“

“I visited at least 5 times now since coming across it on my search to eat healthier. I had a poké bowl with ingredients of my choosing. The lettuce and veggies were all crisp and crunchy, the chicken was seasoned well and tender. They do have other proteins. I just haven't tried them yet. The Pork Gyoza is one of my favorites. I get 2 orders every time. They have a return customer out of me.“

“Excellent food and they were great with food allergies! The kitchen manager came out and double checked everything and answered all our questions. We felt safe and well taken care of.Dietary restrictions: Knew all their ingredients and food prep and were able to accommodate multiple allergies including dairy.“

“This place started in Ashville NC and now has 20+ locations all over the US. Every time I’m in Ashville for work I eat here! Really great options for some unique dining. I always get the hot honey chicken with Mac and cheese waffles and it never disappoints! Service is ALWAYS excellent, so nice and friendly! Definitely one of my top 10 restaurants to eat at.“

“2nd time we have tried and STILL fantastic!! I MUST give the owners and staff and extra merit for working Easter Sunday(2024)!! We had some things arise and couldn't make it home to our families last minute.??❤️??Both experiences we ordered the same because it was sooooo good!!* Fig-Et About it Pizza* Boneless BBQ wings* Arugula salad* Chicken Parm SubThe staff was very nice and friendly! We got it to go but the patrons inside seemed to be enjoying themselves as well!The prices are very affordable.I highly recommend this place! They also have a nice front outdoor patio.“

“In town for the ArborFest, my friend and I were eager to discover a breakfast spot that could offer a hearty meal and a glimpse into the local dining scene. Another Broken Egg Cafe caught our attention, and we arrived shortly after opening, hopeful for a good start to our day. The cafe didn't disappoint; we were met with a friendly welcome that echoed the inviting atmosphere, making it clear this place was a local gem.Promptly seated and with our drink orders swiftly taken care of, I decided to have the Supreme Omelet accompanied by a side of sausage. The dish was flavorful and satisfyingly filling; it was everything I could ask for in a breakfast. The omelet, in particular, was a standout.As the morning progressed, the cafe quickly filled with locals, adding a vibrant buzz and affirming its popularity among the town's residents. This transformation from a quiet morning spot to a bustling community hub enhanced our dining experience with a genuine sense of place.Based on this visit, I recommend Another Broken Egg Cafe to anyone searching for a quality breakfast experience. Whether you're a visitor in town for an event or a local looking to rediscover the joys of a well-made morning meal, this cafe promises to serve great food and a warm and welcoming atmosphere.“