Many others have answered and I concur. Free parking, not on Biltmore Estate

Yes, they are open

I did not see any pets.

They follow North Carolina phase 2 reopening schedule with limited capacity, hours and admission. Best to keep up to date on the newest development on line or call 800-411-3812.

If the main gate is closed or blocked there is no way to drive closer to the Chateau for photos...its quite a ways into the middle of the Estate. If they have closed the hotel and shops as well, you will also not be able to drive into or around the huge estate. You cannot just walk/hike in. They are very strict about who can go into the Estate even in a normal year...you need a specific date and tickets to do so. However, I had a lot of questions before we went last Thanksgiving...and I e-mailed off of the website link and did get specific answers. You could try that to verify that they are not allowing drive-throughs.

$79.95 for all of the estate at your leisure ,shuttle throughout included. Wine tasting Yes I got a $10.00 senior discount.

TOJO 72 gave a perfect and very thorough answer to your question.

Yes there is parking underneath one whole row of buildings in the village. There are buildings without under parking but parking on the street but it is hard to get - have to catch someone leaving. Park once and walk around if you like to walk or are able to do that.

Dogs are allowed on the Biltmore Village grounds, as far as being allowed in establishments/stores, that is left up to the individual owners. The Village is usually pretty crowded, so for dogs that typically don't do well with crowds and congestion, it may not be the place. Leashes are required.

I am so very sorry that I just found this. I hope you found The Corner Kitchen for your brunch. There are numerous other restaurants in the Village that have just as delicious food. You will also find a casual lunch or fine dining at the Red Stag located inside the Grand Bohemian.