Dog Friendly American Restaurants in Franklin, WI

On the east side of Swagger Sports Bar and Grill, you and Fido will find a little pet-friendly courtyard. Their kitchen provides a menu full of American favorites and pub fare. On the menu, their handcrafted pizzas are prepared on a crispy thin crust, including the gourmet garden veggie pie, loaded with veggies, classic marinara sauce, four cheese blend, spinach, mushroom, red onion, green peppers, diced tomato, banana peppers, and black olives. Alternatively, you may want to try something from the Tailgate Grill, including a pigskin brew brat. Swagger Sports Bar and Grill is open every day of the week from 10am to 12am.

Culver's is a dog-friendly restaurant serving its signature ButterBurgers and fresh frozen custard to Franklin 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.

The Wicked Hop is a dog-friendly restaurant in Milwaukee, WI, where Fido is welcome at outdoor tables along the sidewalk with heaters. Located in the Historic Third Ward, the establishment offers a diverse menu featuring pub classics like burgers, wings, and generous appetizers, complemented by an extensive selection of local and imported beers. One of its standout offerings is the acclaimed Bloody Mary, often hailed as Milwaukee's best. Brunch is served on weekends.

Matty's Bar and Grill is a dog-friendly restaurant in New Berlin, WI, with 20+ outdoor tables where Fido is welcome. The menu includes starters, soups, chili, salads, build-your-own sandwiches, wraps, pizzas, and more. Breakfast is served Saturdays and Sundays.

Sebastian's is a dog-friendly, fine-dining restaurant serving American fare to locals and tourists alike. Dog owners wanting to dig into a plate of Crab Cakes can do so while their canine lounges underfoot at one of Sebastian's outdoor tables. The restaurant's menu includes a soup of the day, salads, starters such as a Cheese Board, Oysters, and Ground Tenderloin Sliders, and entrees such as Linguini Carbonara, Spaghetti Squash with Truffles, Filet Mignon, Duck Breast, Veal Rib Chop, and more. Frequent visitors recommend ordering your meal with a salad whether it be the Grilled Kale salad or the Romaine Wedge topped with bleu cheese dressing, bacon, fried onion strings, carrots, and radish. Sebastian's is open Monday through Thursday from 5:00pm to 9:00pm and Friday and Saturday from 5:00pm to 9:30pm.

You and Fido will find ten pet-friendly tables at Buckley's Restaurant. If you're trying to dine with your dog in the evening, it's worth calling ahead to reserve. Their starters come highly recommended by local patrons. You may want to start your dining experience off with truffled fried artichokes, meatballs, or Vietnamese chicken wings. Their main menu is made up of high-end American fare, including Parisian gnocchi, served with chicken confit, Parisian gnocchi, broccolini, shiitake mushrooms, schmaltz, and birch-mushroom broth. Buckley's is open Monday through Saturday from 11am to 10pm and Sunday from 10am to 10pm.

Cafe Lulu has six pet-friendly tables outside. Their kitchen offers a variety of unique hot sandwiches, soups, and salads. Although they specialize in meaty sandwiches, there are several vegetarian options on the menu as well, including the 'Bella Grill: grilled portobello mushrooms, roasted red peppers, and crisp spring greens tucked into a fresh baguette spread with tangy Boursin cheese. Cafe Lulu is open Monday through Thursday from 11am to 10pm, Friday to Saturday from 11am to 11pm, and Sunday from 10am to 9pm.

The relaxing North Star American Bistro offers a variety of new American dishes and outdoor seating that welcomes dogs. Choose tasty menu options such as crab cakes, grilled chicken clubs, cheddar and bacon jam burgers, pesto chicken pizza, ravioli, bacon wrapped meatloaf, yellowfin tuna, and apple cobbler for dessert. Open daily 11am to 10pm.

Cafe Centraal offers outdoor seating where dogs are welcomed! They even bring out a dish of water for your pup.

Zisters is a casual, dog-friendly, American restaurant serving classic breakfast and dinner options with cocktails. Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table on their large patio, surrounded by gorgeous plants in the spring and summer. Igloos are available in the winter for outdoor dining. The menu features a modern flare on breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Food inspired from all around the world.

Highlands Cafe is a dog-friendly bistro in Wauwatosa, WI. Fido is welcome to join you at a four-top table on the outdoor patio. Try their Black & Bleu Burger, tuna melt, chicken avocado sandwich, or the yacht club sandwich while you're visiting. Don't forget to ask a staff member for their alcoholic menu!

Reefpoint Brew House is a dog-friendly restaurant in Racine, WI, where Fido can join you at an outdoor table on the patio and even order off a dog menu. The human menu features ribeyes, burgers, fish fry plates, cajun shrimp tacos and mac & cheese. Be sure to check out the Friday and Saturday specials.

Cafe Benelux is always delicious and always dog friendly. They have a great outdoor seating area that is shaded. The restaurant is located in the Third Ward which is a very dog friendly area.

Southern, from-scratch cooking. Great beer and whiskey list. Beautiful patio that welcomes dogs!

Lucky Star Pub & Eatery is a dog-friendly restaurant in Burlington, WI, where Fido can join you at an outdoor table on the patio. The menu features baby back ribs, wraps, burgers and more.

Thunder Bay Grille, located in Pewaukee, WI, is a casual 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. Thunder Bay Grille is open Monday through Saturday from 11am to 10pm, and Sunday from 10am to 9pm.

Waterfront Warehouse, a dog-friendly restaurant in Kenosha, WI, provides fresh, high-quality food, serving everything from traditional bar food like wing to fine dining classics like surf and turf. Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor four-top table with umbrellas, weather permitting. Please call ahead to see if the patio is open.

Located in a hundred-year-old warehouse, the Iron Horse Hotel Bar and Patio provides a few pet-friendly tables outside and some lounge seating. The patio is known as the Yard and is a great place to enjoy the menu full of bar food, including burgers, house-smoked salmon, poutine, and creme brulee for dessert. One of the large dinners available is the Miller Farm Chicken: crushed sweet potato, root spinach, and Madeira jus. The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner.

Green Hills Grille is a casual, upscale restaurant that offers fifteen dog-friendly tables on outdoor patio. You'll find a wide selection of dishes on their menu as well as separate gluten free and vegetarian menus. They offer salad, sandwiches, and heartier entrees like steak, chicken, and ribs. Green Hills Grille also offer brunch Saturday and Sunday until 2:30pm. The grill also provides a wine selection and other drinks. They are open Monday through Saturday from 11:00am to 10:00pm and Sunday from 10:00am to 9:30pm.

North Avenue Grill is a dog-friendly diner with four tables outside. Each month, the chef handpicks a burger of the month, such as the Wisconsin topped with a brat patty, bacon, fried onions, and finished with a beer cheese sauce. The menu also includes a number of classics, including country fried steak and eggs: hand-breaded steak, fried and served on top of biscuits and housemade sausage gravy with eggs and potatoes. North Avenue Grill is open Monday through Saturday from 7am to 8pm and Sunday from 7am to 3pm.