Dog Friendly Restaurants Near RFD Airport

There are 66 dog-friendly restaurants near RFD Airport 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 RFD Airport. Bone appetit!

Prairie Street Brewing Company

Rockford, IL 7.9 km

Prairie Street Brewing Company Located along the Rock River in downtown Rockford, Prairie Street Brewing Co. is a dog-friendly spot to grab a handcrafted meal and a local beer. Visitors to the Brewing Co. looking to dine along the river can sit with their canine at one of its outdoor tables. Prairie Street's menu includes dishes such as the Coney Island Dog, Apple BBQ Chicken, Poutine with Mushroom and Swiss, and the Cheesecake of the Week, as well as burgers, tacos, sandwiches, nachos, seafood, steaks, flatbreads, salads, soups, desserts, and more. Frequent visitors to Prairie Street Brewing Co. recommend ordering a pasta dish and the cheese curds and saving room for a Beer Ice Cream Sandwich or a Root Beer Float. The Brewpub is open Monday through Wednesday from 11am to 10pm, Thursday from 11am to 12am, Friday and Saturday from 11am to 2am and Sunday from 11am to 10pm. The Dockside Taproom is open Mondy and Tuesday from 3pm to 12am, Wednesday and Thursday from 11am to 12am, Friday and Saturday from 11am to 2am and Sunday from 11am to 12am. See Details

Smokin Coop BBQ Pit

Belvidere, IL 18.2 km

Smokin Coop BBQ Pit Smokin Coop BBQ Pit is a dog-friendly restaurant in Belvidere, IL, that is open seasonally from April through September. Fido is welcome to join you for some delicious barbecue at a table with an umbrella on the patio, or you can sit under the large oak trees. The open-air eatery serves all your favorite BBQ classics as well as baked potatoes and sweet potatoes. See Details

Tavern on Clark

Rockford, IL 13.2 km

Tavern on Clark Tavern on Clark is a dog-friendly restaurant in Rockford, IL. Your furry friend can join you at one of their eight outdoor tables, but please call ahead to see if the patio is open. Popular dishes include filet mignon Oscar, lobster tail tacos, black garlic shrimp pasta, crab cakes, calamari, and beer-battered cod, along with an impressive wine program and more than 60 craft beers. See Details

Thunder Bay Grille

Rockford, IL 13 km

Thunder Bay Grille Thunder Bay Grille is a casual eatery serving regionally sourced entrees and hand-crafted dishes in a pet-friendly atmosphere. Visitors to Thunder Bay can sit at one of its few outdoor tables to dig into their meal alongside their dog. The Grille's menu includes dishes such as Crawfish Rangoons, Corn Bread Crab Cakes, sandwiches, soups, salads, flatbreads, pasta dishes, seafood, burgers, steaks and chops, and a buffet of brunch options available every Sunday from 9:00am to 1:30pm. Thunder Bay Grille regulars recommend ordering the Seafood Jambalaya or the Cedar Plank Salmon, and saving room for creme brulee to top off your meal. The Grille is open Monday through Saturday from 11:00am to 10:00pm and Sunday from 9:00am to 9:00pm. See Details

The Olympic Tavern

Rockford, IL 10.7 km

The Olympic Tavern On Mondays only, Fido is welcome to order from their dog menu and join you at one of the outdoor tables on their enclosed patio at The Olympic Tavern in Rockford, IL. This casual bar and eatery serves up a variety of delicious pub grub. Try the coconut shrimp, a Margherita Pizza or a Black Bean Burger. Pet-friendly seating may be available during additional weekdays, but be sure to call in advance. See Details

8th Ward Pub

Rockford, IL 7.6 km

8th Ward Pub 8th Ward Pub is a 1960’s filling station converted into a cozy, urban style pub featuring a pet-friendly patio in Rockford, IL. They offer a tapas-style menu including many homemade plates, specialty craft cocktails, and a vast craft beer selection, and spirits from local distilleries. See Details

Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom

Rockford, IL 11.1 km

Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom This pizzeria on E State Street has five pet-friendly outdoor tables, so you can bring your dog along when you dine. Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom combines brewhouse favorites with pizza, but don't expect to see Chicago deep dish pies here. The specialty at Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom is Ale Crust, Chicago Thick, and Tavern Thin Crust pies, which you can top with whatever you like or go for one of the signature pies like Italian Grinder or Thai Pie. There are also calzones, salads, sandwiches, burgers, wraps, and more. The Taproom Mac and Cheese is one of the house favorites and comes in three varieties and a build-your-own option. See Details

Stone Eagle Tavern

Rockford, IL 11.3 km

Stone Eagle Tavern Stone Eagle Tavern is a casual restaurant in Rockford, IL that highlights wood-fired pizza and an oyster bar. Fido is welcome to join you on the outside patio. This dog-friendly eatery offers burgers, sandwiches, seafood dishes, steaks and more. You can fill up on a 36 ounce porterhouse or keep it light with the avocado shrimp salad. Stone Eagle Tavern also serves weekend brunch. See Details

Lydia's Cafe

Rockford, IL 8.2 km

Lydia's Cafe Fido is welcome at the outdoor tables at Lydia's Cafe, a dog-friendly eatery in Rockford, IL. Order from their home-cooked, classic American menu featuring breakfast and lunch options like sandwiches, salads and more. See Details

Pig Minds Brewing Co.

Machesney Park, IL 19.6 km

Pig Minds Brewing Co. Pig Minds Brewing Co. is a dog-friendly pub in Machensey Park, IL. They have two outdoor patios that welcome you and your pup when they are open. Here you'll find their menu consists of their hand-crafted ales and 100% plant-based cuisine with appetizers, pizzas, tacos, sandwiches and more. See Details

RBI Bourbon Street Lounge

Rockford, IL 15.8 km

RBI Bourbon Street Lounge RBI Bourbon Street Lounge in Rockford, IL welcomes Fido to join you for breakfast, lunch or dinner on their pet-friendly outdoor patio. They even have a small fenced dog park and a special dog menu! Your pup can dine on a meal while you enjoy a wide selection of dishes, including breakfast all day, burgers, sandwiches, street tacos, pizza and pasta. See Details

Culver's

Belvidere, IL 20.9 km

Culver's Culver's is a dog-friendly restaurant serving its signature ButterBurgers and fresh frozen custard to Belvidere locals and tourists alike. Culver's offers a few outdoor tables to dog owners wanting to dig into a heap of Wisconsin Cheese Curds alongside their canine companion. Its menu is made up of premium chicken dishes, sandwiches, hearty soups, fresh salads, ButterBurgers, sides, and dinners such as North Atlantic Cod, Butterfly Jumbo Shrimp, Beef Pot Roast, and Chopped Steak. Those with room for dessert can indulge in fresh frozen custard, shakes, malts, or a float. A drive-thru window is also available if you don't want to tie your dog up outside while you go in to order. See Details

Chipotle

Rockford, IL 11.8 km

Chipotle Tasty and hearty burritos, tacos, and bowls. Outdoor patio tables welcome dogs. See Details

Louie's Tap House

Roscoe, IL 26.1 km

Louie's Tap House Dogs are welcome at outdoor tables at Louie's Tap House in Roscoe, IL. See Details

Lucy's #7 Burger Bar

Beloit, WI 33.4 km

Lucy's #7 Burger Bar Lucy's #7 Burger Bar has five small dog-friendly tables outside, so Fido can join you while you indulge in a humongous handheld of your choice. One of the most popular items on Lucy's menu is a Wisconsinite burger, stuffed with WI's three favorites: beer, brats, and cheddar cheese, topped with fried onions. Vegetarians can indulge in the Veggie-Licious burger instead: roasted vegetable and black bean burger stuffed with pepper jack cheese, and topped with sauteed julienne vegetables and chipotle aioli. Lucy's #7 Burger Bar is open Sunday through Thursday from 11am to 9pm and Friday to Saturday from 11am to 10pm. See Details

Jason's Deli

Rockford, IL 11.7 km

Jason's Deli Jason's Deli on S Perryville Road is home to nine pet-friendly tables, so you can bring Fido with you to enjoy soups, salads, garden fresh salad, and for vegetarian hounds, a number of meatless eats. If meatless eats sounds good to you, then indulge in their black bean taco salad: mixed salad greens and organic blue corn chips, topped with black bean and roasted corn mix, and garnished with cheddar, sour cream, guacamole, pico de gallo, and Southwest spices, served with salsa on the side. Whether you are hungry for a fresh salad, sandwich, or dessert, you'll find your fix at Jason's Deli. Please note that table service isn't available, so your dog will need to be tied up outside while you go in to order. See Details

Rascals Bar & Grill

Loves Park, IL 18.8 km

Rascals Bar & Grill Rascals Bar & Grill is a dog-friendly restaurant in Loves Park, IL, where Fido can join you at an outdoor table on their spacious covered patio. The menu features items like a jumbo Bavarian pretzel, buffalo wings, sandwiches, burgers, pizza, plus chicken, seafood, steak and pasta dishes. See Details

Culver's

Rockford, IL 10.3 km

Culver's Culver's is a dog-friendly restaurant serving its signature ButterBurgers and fresh frozen custard to Rockford locals and tourists alike. Culver's offers a few outdoor tables to dog owners wanting to dig into a heap of Wisconsin Cheese Curds alongside their canine companion. Its menu is made up of premium chicken dishes, sandwiches, hearty soups, fresh salads, ButterBurgers, sides, and dinners such as North Atlantic Cod, Butterfly Jumbo Shrimp, Beef Pot Roast, and Chopped Steak. Those with room for dessert can indulge in fresh frozen custard, shakes, malts, or a float. A drive-thru window is also available if you don't want to tie your dog up outside while you go in to order. See Details

Cold Stone Creamery

Rockford, IL 11.6 km

Cold Stone Creamery Cold Stone Creamery is a dog-friendly shop serving sweets to Rockford locals and tourists alike. A few outdoor tables are available to dog owners with a sweet tooth and Fido in tow. The Creamery's menu is made up of ice cream, yogurt, and sorbet flavors made fresh in-store. Guests can choose from a variety of fruits, candies, and nuts to have mixed into their frozen treat on a granite stone. Ice cream cakes and cupcakes, and ice cream pies and cookie sandwiches, shakes, and smoothies are also available. Please note that table service isn't available, so your dog will need to be tied up outside while you go in to order. See Details

Culver's

Rochelle, IL 30.4 km

Culver's Culver's is a dog-friendly restaurant serving its signature ButterBurgers and fresh frozen custard to Rochelle locals and tourists alike. Culver's offers a few outdoor tables to dog owners wanting to dig into a heap of Wisconsin Cheese Curds alongside their canine companion. Its menu is made up of premium chicken dishes, sandwiches, hearty soups, fresh salads, ButterBurgers, sides, and dinners such as North Atlantic Cod, Butterfly Jumbo Shrimp, Beef Pot Roast, and Chopped Steak. Those with room for dessert can indulge in fresh frozen custard, shakes, malts, or a float. A drive-thru window is also available if you don't want to tie your dog up outside while you go in to order. See Details