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Dog Friendly American Restaurants in Chicago, IL

There are 138 pet friendly American restaurants in Chicago 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 Chicago. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly Wishbone

Wishbone

Wishbone is a popular local spot that serves traditional Southern food in a spacious setting with dog-friendly patio seating. Tasty options available are omelets, buttermilk pancakes, biscuits and gravy, shrimp and grits, North Carolina-style crab cakes, blackened catfish and smoked beef brisket. Opens at 7am during the week and 8am on weekends for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Wishbone also serves a dog-friendly Sunday brunch.

Pet Friendly Lou Mitchell's Restaurant

Lou Mitchell's Restaurant

Lou Mitchell's Restaurant

Lou Mitchell's Restaurant is a pet-friendly spot to grab food, acclaimed by USA Today and others, in Chicago, IL. Those wanting to dig into a meal alongside their pooch can sit at one of Lou Mitchell's seven outdoor tables. Lou Mitchell's menu includes a variety of sandwiches, cereals, pancakes and waffles, jumbo omelets, and plenty of baked goods. Frequent visitors to Lou Mitchell's recommend coating your waffle in its homemade orange marmalade.

The Perch Kitchen and Tap

The Perch Kitchen and Tap

Fido is welcome at dog-friendly outdoor tables at The Perch Kitchen and Tap in Chicago, IL. Order your pup something from the dog menu like the Puppy Power Bowl, a Pupsicle, or even a Hefe-Woof-Zen drink! For humans, the restaurant and brewery offers wood-fired grill items, sandwiches, burgers and vegetarian options. A full bar and weekend brunch are also available.

Gemini

Gemini, located in Chicago, IL, is a modern eatery that serves up delicious American fare. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Start off with a glass of wine and an order of the Greek Lamb Meatballs with cucumber-fennel relish, tzatziki, mint, and naan crumble. Next, chow down on the Vegetable Tortelloni with spinach ricotta, asparagus, cherry tomato, zucchini, shimeji, tomato broth, and parmesan. Or go for the Wisconsin Rainbow Trout with artichoke heart, green bean, cherry tomato, fingerling potato, capers, arugula, and chili oil. Gemini is open Monday through Thursday from 4:30pm to 10pm, Friday from 4:30pm to 11pm, Saturday from 10am to 11pm, and Sunday from 10am to 10pm.

Do-Rite Donuts & Chicken

Do-Rite Donuts & Chicken

Do-Rite Donuts and Chicken is a pet-friendly spot in Chicago serving dog owners with a sweet tooth. Those wanting to get their hands on a Candied Maple Bacon donut or chicken sandwich while Fido relaxes nearby can do so at one of Do-Rite Donut's eleven outdoor tables. Do-Rite's menu includes a wide array of donuts but warns guests that its chefs often change their minds, so donut flavors might rotate. From gluten-free and vegan options to Valrhona Chocolate Cake, Blueberry Crumb, Vanilla Bean Glazed, or Buttermilk Old Fashioned, Do-Rite has a donut for everyone.

Eris Brewery and Cider House

Eris Brewery and Cider House

Eris Brewery and Cider House in Chicago serves craft beer, hard cider, and a diverse food menu, all under one roof in historic Old Irving Park. Patio tables are pet friendly only Monday through Thursday. They don't offer a full dog menu but do have a "dog bowl" menu item for Fido!

Parson's Chicken and Fish

Parson's Chicken and Fish

Parson's Chicken and Fish, located in Chicago, IL, is a casual fast-food-style eatery that serves up a variety of delicious fare. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Try an order of the cheese curd fritters with potatoes, cream, confit garlic, aged cheddar and jalapeno, served with buttermilk dressing. Next, chow down on the fish sandwich with beer-battered fish, slaw, American cheese, hot sauce, aioli and North Star pickles, served with house-made potato chips.

Rockwell's Neighborhood Grill

Rockwell's Neighborhood Grill

Rockwell's Neighborhood Grill offers hearty burgers and sandwiches and dog-friendly patio seating, weather permitting. Other menu choices include Louisiana eggrolls, spinach salad, blackened fish tacos, pork chops, and carne asada, plus a wide selection of craft, bottled, and canned beer. Opens at noon during the week and 10am on weekends.

Elephant & Castle

Elephant & Castle

Elephant & Castle serves a tasty array of British and American pub favorites in a warm and inviting downtown Chicago setting that offers dog-friendly outdoor seating. Hungry patrons can feast on delicious options such as ale and onion soup, citrus chicken salad, turkey club sandwiches, French dips, lamb burgers, poutine, fish tacos, tomato basil linguine, shepherd's pie, bangers and mash, and steak and mushroom pie. Well-behaved dogs are welcome to join their owners at front sidewalk patio tables.

The Reveler

Set in Chicago's historic Roscoe Village, this once epicenter of film-making in the 1900s, THE REVELER combines state-of-the-art amenities with the atmosphere of yesteryear. This family-friendly restaurant offers a full bar and menu of American eats like their wood-fired creations, hand-tossed pizza, gourmet drinks, smoothies, shakes and weekend brunch. Dogs are welcome to join you at outdoor tables on the patio.

The Kerryman

Once a notorious gangster hangout known as the McGovern Saloon, The Kerryman is now a pet-friendly Irish Bar located in the heart of Chicago's River North neighborhood. Visitors to The Kerryman wanting to sip on a beer or dig into a Baked Apple Crumble topped with vanilla bean gelato while their canine lounges underfoot can sit at an outdoor table on the award-winning patio. The menu includes salads, soups, sandwiches, burgers, Fish and Chips, Steak and Frites, Shepherd's Pie and more.

Vintage Lounge

Vintage Lounge is a dog-friendly restaurant and upscale bar serving a variety of dishes in a sophisticated atmosphere. Vintage Lounge offers a large outdoor patio for those wanting to dine alongside their canine. The Lounge's menu includes various starters such as Vintage Pretzels, Chicken Strips, Loaded Waffle Fries, salads, pizzas, burgers, sandwiches, and sides. Regulars to Vintage Lounge recommend ordering a slice of pizza and a beer to wash it down. The Vintage Lounge is open Monday through Friday from 3pm to 2am, Saturday from 3pm to 3am and Sunday from 11am to 2am.

Frances' Deli

Frances' Deli serves all day breakfast, lunch, and dinner in a pet-friendly atmosphere. Those wanting to dig into a Cajun Burger while their pooch lounges underfoot can sit at one of Frances' seven outdoor tables. However, the patio is only open on the weekends. The Deli's menu ranges from sandwiches to burgers to salads, skillets, omelets, french toast, and Frances' Own Famous Cheese Blintzes. Regulars to Frances' recommend the hot pastrami sandwiches. France's Deli is open Saturday from 8am to 9pm, Sunday from 8am to 7pm, Monday through Thursday from 8am to 9pm and Friday from 8am to 3pm. On weekends, Frances has a Build Your Own Bloody Marys bar from 9am to 2pm.

Harry Caray's Tavern Navy Pier

Harry Caray's Tavern Navy Pier

Harry Caray's Tavern boasts a licensed dog friendly patio on beautiful Navy Pier and will serve your canine companion a souvenir water bowl and a treat. Try the restaurant's specialty, slow-smoked 'cue or opt for the signature Holy Cow! Burger or a foot-long Chicago-style hot dog.

Jefferson Tap & Grille

Jefferson Tap & Grille

At Jefferson Tap & Grille, not only are dogs permitted on the patio, but they are truly welcomed by the staff. All items on the special dog menu are natural, including desserts from Paw Natural. Fido owners can choose from tasty options such as quesadillas, Buffalo shrimp, pulled pork sandwiches, blackened chicken paninis, sesame lime steak wraps, pizza, and sizzling fajitas. Opens daily at 11am.

Reggies

In addition to an abundance of beer and cocktails, Reggies serves nachos, quesadillas, salads, hillbilly chili, salads, chicken sandwiches, burgers, and fried shrimp. Sidewalk seating is dog friendly during the summer, and the rooftop bar will permit dogs only if it's not crowded.

Jerry's Lincoln Square

Jerry's Lincoln Square

Jerry's Sandwiches in Chicago offers over 100 sandwich options and a rotating collection of specials in a dog-friendly environment. Those wanting to chow down on a sandwich and sip on a whiskey or craft beer can do so beside Fido at one of Jerry's outdoor tables. The menu includes options such as fried chicken sandwiches, turkey sandwiches, beef sandwiches, pork sandwiches, meatloaf sandwiches, seafood sandwiches, veggie sandwiches and grilled cheeses. Regulars recommend ordering the sweet potato fries or the mac and cheese as a side dish.

Wildwood Tavern

Wildwood Tavern

Wildwood Tavern is a dog-friendly restaurant serving fresh, family recipes to locals and tourists alike. Guests to Wildwood Tavern wanting to dig into a plate of house-smoked meats and freshly cut fries can sit at one of its fifteen outdoor tables to enjoy their meal alongside Fido. Wildwood Tavern's menu includes its famous chopped liver, skirt steak with burnt onions and shrimp dejonghe, as well as whitefish, salmon, ribs, nachos, soups, salads, burgers, sandwiches, pizza, and more. Frequent visitors recommend ordering the BBQ Brisket and an Onion Loaf. Wildwood Tavern's kitchen is open Sunday and Monday from 11am to 9pm, Tuesday through Thursday from 11am to 10pm and Friday and Saturday from 11am to 11pm.

The Smith

The Smith is a lively neighborhood restaurant located in the heart of River North in Chicago, IL. This dog-friendly eatery offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch. The Smith's menu includes pasta, salads, house entrees, items from the raw bar and more. They also have an extensive craft cocktail list, boasting specialty drinks like the Lychee Gimlet and the Kentucky Buck Mule. Fido is welcome to join you at an outside table.

Wyler Road

Wyler Road is a pet-friendly deli serving sandwiches and housemade chips to locals and tourists alike. Wyler Road offers visitors with furry friends a large outdoor patio where they can dine alongside their dog. The restaurant's menu includes cold sandwiches, as well as hot sandwiches, melts, salads, soups, snacks, and sides. Some of its dishes can be made either gluten-free, vegan or vegetarian upon request. Regulars love its cheese curds and recommend ordering one of its milkshakes to top off your meal. Wyler Road is open Sunday through Wednesday from 11am to 10pm and Thursday through Saturday from 11am to 12am.

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