Dog Friendly American Restaurants in Chicago, IL

There are 127 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!

Wishbone

Chicago, IL

Wishbone Wishbone is a popular local restaurant serving traditional Southern cuisine in a spacious setting with dog-friendly patio seating in Chicago, IL. Menu favorites include omelets, buttermilk pancakes, biscuits and gravy, shrimp and grits, North Carolina-style crab cakes, blackened catfish, and smoked beef brisket. Weekend brunch is also available. See Details

The Perch Kitchen and Tap

Chicago, IL

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. See Details

Beatrix

Chicago, IL

Beatrix Located in River North, Beatrix is a neighborhood restaurant, coffeehouse and meeting place with a dog-friendly atmosphere. Visitors to Beatrix with Fido along can head to one of its five outdoor tables to sip on a Gin Fizz Tropical Cocktail in the sunshine. The eatery's menu includes breakfast items such as a coffee bar, fresh-squeezed juice, Ten-Grain Oatmeal, Quinoa Cakes with Poached Eggs, and Light and Fluffy Lemon Pancakes, it also includes lunch and dinner items such as starter snacks, Vegan Asparagus Soup, salads, sandwiches, Chili and Chocolate Glazed Salmon, Slow-Braised Short Rib, Chicken Bebe, and Housemade Ricotta Ravioli. Gluten-free options are also available. Diners with room for dessert can indulge in a Shortbread Lemon Tart, Warm Apple Strudel or Chia Pudding. This location of Beatrix serves coffee and baked goods daily starting at 6:00am; breakfast, Monday through Friday from 7:00am to 11:00am; brunch, Saturday and Sunday from 8:00am to 3:00pm; lunch, Monday through Friday from 11:30am to 4:00pm; and dinner, Monday through Thursday from 4:00pm to 10:00pm, Friday from 4:00pm to 11:00pm, Saturday from 3:00pm to 11:00pm and Sunday from 3:00pm to 9:00pm. The bar is open daily until 12:00am. See Details

Do-Rite Donuts & Chicken

Chicago, IL

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. See Details

Eris Brewery and Cider House

Chicago, IL

Eris Brewery and Cider House Eris Brewery and Cider House in Chicago, IL, 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 when the weather is warm. They don't offer a full dog menu but do have a "dog bowl" menu item for Fido! See Details

Parson's Chicken and Fish

Chicago, IL

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. See Details

Elephant & Castle

Chicago, IL

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. See Details

Gemini

Chicago, IL

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. See Details

The Reveler

Chicago, IL

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. See Details

Vintage Bar

Chicago, IL

Vintage Bar Vintage Bar is a dog-friendly restaurant and upscale bar serving a variety of dishes in a sophisticated atmosphere. They offer a large outdoor patio for those who want to dine alongside their canine companions. The menu includes starters such as Vintage Pretzels, Chicken Strips, and Loaded Waffle Fries, as well as salads, pizzas, burgers, sandwiches, and sides. Regulars to Vintage Lounge recommend ordering a slice of pizza and a beer to wash it down. See Details

Harry Caray's Tavern Navy Pier

Chicago, IL

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. See Details

Jefferson Tap & Grille

Chicago, IL

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. See Details

Rockwell's Neighborhood Grill

Chicago, IL

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. See Details

The Kerryman

Chicago, IL

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. See Details

Jerry's Lincoln Square

Chicago, IL

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. See Details

Reggies

Chicago, IL

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. See Details

Lou Mitchell's Restaurant

Chicago, IL

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. See Details

The Smith

Chicago, IL

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. See Details

O'Brien's Riverwalk Cafe

Chicago, IL

O'Brien's Riverwalk Cafe O'Brien's Riverwalk Cafe has been serving continental cuisine in an elegant historic Old Town atmosphere with outdoor seating available for dogs. A diverse menu offers crab cakes, Buffalo shrimp, Caesar salad with chicken, BBQ pork sandwiches, turkey burgers, ribeye steak, seared salmon, and shepherd's pie. Dogs are welcome at front sidewalk tables. Opens at 11am during the week and 10am on weekends. See Details

Black Barrel Tavern

Chicago, IL

Black Barrel Tavern Black Barrel Tavern is a pet-friendly restaurant in Chicago, IL. Leashed dogs are welcome at outside tables and can even get a puppacino! Black Barrel Tavern offers lunch, dinner and brunch. Guests can enjoy items like the pork belly Rueben or the pan-seared tuna. If you're stopping in for brunch with friends, ask about the Mimosa Table Kit. See Details