Dog Friendly American Restaurants Near LOU Airport

There are 39 pet friendly American restaurants near LOU 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 LOU Airport. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly Ditto's Grill
Ditto's Grill
Ditto's Grill serves up American cuisine with a bit of International flair, all in a casual, upscale atmosphere. Choose from a variety of menu options including appetizers, soups, salads, seafood, beef, chicken, sandwiches, burgers, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their many pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Start off with an Absolut Bloody Mary (Absolut, bacon salt, fresh basil, pepperoncini, stuffed olives) and an order of the Crabmeat Quesadillas with crabmeat, provolone cheese, toasted almonds, apricots, and cilantro. Next, chow down on the house special Stuffed Pacific Bass - baked and stuffed with pesto nuts, tomatoes, and roasted garlic sauce, served with corn risotto and a citrus salad. Or go for the Smoke House Ham Sandwich with applewood bacon, gouda, BBQ sauce, and tobacco onions. Ditto's Grill is open Monday through Thursday from 11am to 10pm, Friday through Saturday from 11am to 11pm, and Sunday from 9am to 10pm.
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Pet Friendly Hammerheads
Hammerheads
Hammerheads is a basement pub with dog-friendly sidewalk seating in Louisville, KY. Bring Fido to join you at an umbrella-cast shade table as you chow down on a variety of American pub grub and cold beer.
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Pet Friendly McAlister's Deli
McAlister's Deli
McAlister's Deli is a dog-friendly restaurant on Lime Kiln Ln. This deli has eight tables outside for dogs and their owners. Their chefs are proud to serve food prepared with fresh ingredients made to order. The crafted sandwiches on the menu are the specialty of the kitchen. Meat eaters can indulge in the McAlister's Club, the King Club, horseradish roast beef and cheddar, garden fresh turkey, or the black cherry and ham sandwich. Vegetarians can indulge in their new veggie sandwich or the four cheese griller, a mom-made favorite prepared their way. If you like the sound of ginormous spuds, you can order one of their topped potatoes instead, like the black Angus roast beef spud. Please note that table service isn't available, so you'll need to tie your dog up while you order inside.
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Pet Friendly Pizza Lupo
Pizza Lupo
Pizza Lupo is a dog-friendly restaurant located in a historic brick building in Louisville, KY. Fido is welcome to join you at a table on their outdoor patio. They serve Neapolitan-style pizza, handmade pasta and salads.
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Pet Friendly The Eagle
The Eagle
Fido can join you at this pet-friendly American restaurant located in Louisville, KY, known as The Eagle. You can enjoy their house-brined and dredged fried chicken and southern sides while sitting outside with your pup. The Eagle sources free-range and all-natural birds which make their meals well-known around the country. Along with their fried chicken, you can try some of their snacks and sides like brown sugar bacon, hush puppies, spoonbread, or homemade biscuits, and don't forget to pair your meal with one of their cocktails.
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Pet Friendly Royals Hot Chicken
Royals Hot Chicken
Royals Hot Chicken is a casual eatery that specializes in fried chicken, available in varying levels of tongue-torching heat. Choose from a variety of menu options including snacks, salads, sandwiches, fried chicken, tacos, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their many pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Start off with an order of the Loaded Potato Wedges, topped with pickled red onions, bacon, beer cheese, and green onions, served with a side of ranch for dipping. Next, chow down on the Fried Chicken Tenders Plate in your choice of heat (Mild, Medium, Hot, X-Hot, or Gonzo,) served with a dipping sauce of your choice (Honey Mustard, Alabama White Barbecue, Hot Pepper Jelly, Green Goddess, and more,) along with one side (coleslaw, pimiento cheese grits, cucumber salad, and more!) Or go for the Royals Fried Chicken Salad Sandwich with sunflower seeds, Granny Smith apples, honey mustard, golden raisins, iceberg lettuce, and dill pickles, on a potato bun. Royals Hot Chicken is open Tuesday through Thursday from 11:30am to 10pm, and Friday through Saturday from 11:30am to 11pm.
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Pet Friendly Joella's Hot Chicken
Joella's Hot Chicken
Joella's Hot Chicken is a pet-friendly restaurant on Frankfort Avenue in Louisville. There are ten tables outside for dogs and their owners, so Fido can join you for some all-natural chicken, brined over-night, fried golden brown, and sauced in a choice of unique spice blends. Hot chicken, a favorite in Nashville, has a sweet-mean kick and is available at Joella's Hot Chicken with a range of spice levels, including Southern, Tweener, Spiked Honey, Inferno, and for the bravest of the brave, Fire-In-Da-Hole. Please note that table service isn't available, so your dog will need to be tied up outside when you go in to order.
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Pet Friendly Varanese
Varanese
Varanese is an American-style joint serving up delicious, elegant dishes. Choose from menu options including appetizers, soups, salads, seafood, veggies, steak, pork, lamb, pasta, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of the four pet-friendly tables available on the sidewalk (unfortunately pups aren't allowed on their patio.) Start your meal off with an order of the Baked Brie wrapped in puff pastry and served with bourbon caramel, toasted pecans, and sliced apples. Next, chow down on the Pecan Encrusted California White Bass atop molasses whipped sweet potatoes, finished with a honey jalapeno butter sauce. Or go for the Beef Tips and Tortellini - sauteed beef tips and tortellini tossed in a gorgonzola cream sauce with baby spinach, grape tomatoes, and toasted pine nuts, topped with crispy prosciutto. End on a sweet note with the Brioche French Toast - custard-fried brioche French toast topped with candied bacon, sugared pecans, peanut butter powder, bourbon maple syrup, and caramel sea salt ice cream! Varanese is open Sunday through Thursday from 5pm to 11pm, and Friday through Saturday from 5pm to 12am.
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Pet Friendly Game Restaurant
Game Restaurant
Game Restaurant in Louisville, KY is a pet-friendly restaurant, where Fido can join you on the outdoor patio. Enjoy options like pretzel samplers, a variety of meatballs, burgers and more. They also serve vegetarian options, starters and a drink menu.
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Pet Friendly Bourbons Bistro
Bourbons Bistro
Dogs are welcome at outdoor tables at Bourbons Bistro in Louisville, KY. This pet-friendly eatery has a rotating, seasonal menu that is inspired by bourbon and Southern cuisine. Dishes may include salads, seafood, steak and burgers. Choose from more than 130 bourbons, or enjoy beer, wine and cocktails.
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Pet Friendly Grind Burger Kitchen
Grind Burger Kitchen
Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor, pet-friendly table at Grind Burger Kitchen, a restaurant in Louisville, KY. Enjoy a variety of burgers, sandwiches, salads and more. They also serve gluten-free and vegetarian options, as well as a drink menu.
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Pet Friendly Highland Morning
Highland Morning
Highland Morning is an eatery with dog-friendly outdoor seating in Louisville, KY. Fido can join you on the patio while you have breakfast or lunch. The menu includes egg platters, waffles, biscuits & gravy, salads, sandwiches, and more.
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Pet Friendly McAlister's Deli
McAlister's Deli
Wonderful neighborhood American Cafe with a covered patio. Bring fido and enjoy a giant spud, tasty salad, or maybe a simple cup of soup.
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Pet Friendly Union Restaurant & Gameyard
Union Restaurant & Gameyard
Union Restaurant & Gameyard in Jeffersonville, IN is a dog-friendly establishment serving up food, drinks and fun during all four seasons. Their large outdoor area welcomes you and Fido to dine and play all night long. Their food menu includes Bang Bang shrimp tacos, pork BBQ, burrito bowls and burgers. A full bar is also available. If you're in the mood to play, be sure to check out their outdoor games, including ping pong, corn hole and bocci ball.
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Pet Friendly Uptown Cafe
Uptown Cafe
Uptown Cafe serves up delicious eats in a casual atmosphere with a contemporary twist. Choose from menu options including appetizers, seasonal small plates, salads, seafood, chicken, steak, pork, veggies, burgers, sandwiches, pasta, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their eight pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Start off with an order of the Stuffed Mushroom Caps filled with sausage and goat cheese, and topped with a brandy brown cream sauce. Next, chow down on the Duck Ravioli with mushrooms and green peppers in a white wine sauce. Or go for the Pecan Encrusted Chicken Liver Salad with Granny Smith apples, bacon, and red onions in a brandy brown sugar glaze over mixed greens and spinach, tossed with a raspberry vinaigrette. Uptown Cafe is open Monday through Thursday from 11:30am to 10pm, and Friday through Saturday from 11:30am to 11pm.
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Pet Friendly Wiltshire on Market
Wiltshire on Market
Wiltshire on Market is an intimate eatery that serves up a variety of elegant American-style dishes. Choose from menu options including starters, flatbreads, tacos, soups, salads, steak, seafood, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their five pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Start off with an order of the Popcorn with plugra butter, salt, and pepper. Next, chow down on your first course of the Taco with fried Kentucky silver carp, beet-pickled red cabbage, chipotle crema, and jalapenos. Once you've cleaned the plate, start in on the Braised Marksbury Farm Rabbit with black pepper pappardelle, toasted pistachios, and parmigiano reggiano. Wiltshire on Market is open Thursday from 5pm to 10pm, Friday through Saturday from 5pm to 11pm, and Sunday from 5pm to 9:30pm.
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Pet Friendly Culver's S Hurstbourne Pkwy
Culver's S Hurstbourne Pkwy
Culver's is a dog-friendly restaurant serving its signature ButterBurgers and fresh frozen custard to Louisville locals and tourists alike. Your leashed pet can join you at an outdoor table on their patio. The 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.
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Pet Friendly Check's Cafe
Check's Cafe
Check's Cafe is a dog-friendly restaurant serving German-American cuisine in Louisville, KY, since 1944. Fido can join you at an outdoor table. The menu features their signature chili, braunschweiger, bratwurst and pan-fried oysters, hot wings and more. They also have a full bar with a large beer list.
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Pet Friendly Hauck's Corner
Hauck's Corner
Hauck's Corner is a pet-friendly restaurant in Louisville, KY, where Fido is invited to relax with you at an outdoor table for lunch, dinner or drinks. Their menu features a variety of beer, cocktails and mocktails as well as pub fare, such as appetizers, sandwiches, wings and tacos. Vegetarian options are also available.
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Pet Friendly McAlister's Deli
McAlister's Deli
McAlister's Deli is a dog-friendly restaurant on Breckenridge Ln. This deli has five tables outside for dogs and their owners. Their chefs are proud to serve food prepared with fresh ingredients made to order. The crafted sandwiches on the menu are the specialty of the kitchen. Meat eaters can indulge in the McAlister's Club, the King Club, horseradish roast beef and cheddar, garden fresh turkey, or the black cherry and ham sandwich. Vegetarians can indulge in their new veggie sandwich or the four cheese griller, a mom-made favorite prepared their way. If you like the sound of ginormous spuds, you can order one of their topped potatoes instead, like the black Angus roast beef spud. Please note that table service isn't available, so you'll need to tie your dog up while you order inside.
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