Dog Friendly American Restaurants in Indio, CA

There are 3 pet friendly American restaurants in Indio that welcome dogs at their outdoor tables, and 33 more nearby. 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 Indio. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly Shields Date Garden Cafe
Shields Date Garden Cafe The Cafe at Shields in Indio offers a California cuisine style menu and a spacious dog-friendly patio with picturesque mountain views. Choose delicious options from an American-Mexican menu such as Santa Fe omelets, huevos rancheros, shrimp ceviche tostadas, pulled pork sandwiches, pan seared jidori chicken, skirt steak, and lobster tail. See Details
Pet Friendly Tack Room Tavern
Tack Room Tavern Tack Room Tavern, located in Indio, CA, is a western-themed joint that serves up a variety of delicious American fare. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Tack Room Tavern is open Monday through Wednesday from 11am to 9pm, Thursday through Saturday from 11am to 12am, and Sunday from 8:30am to 9pm. See Details
Shadows Restaurant Fido can join you at one of the mountain view tables outside Shadows Restaurant, a dog-friendly eatery located at Shadow Hills Golf Club in Indio, CA. Their menu features sandwiches, burgers, salads, steak, seafood and more. Beer and signature cocktails are also served. See Details
ROC's Firehouse Grille ROC's Firehouse Grille is a dog-friendly eatery in Palm Desert, CA, where Fido can join you at an outdoor table on the enclosed patio when the weather permits. Enjoy menu items like chicken wings, pub pretzels, salads, specialty burgers, sandwiches, and entrees like drunken pasta, ribs, meatloaf, pan seared salmon, and more. They also offer parking for boats and motorhomes with gas stations right across the street. See Details
Grill a Burger Serve 30 gourmet hamburgers and offer dog-friendly outdoor seating. See Details
Palms Cafe The Palms Cafe offers a wide selection of breakfast, lunch, and dinner dishes as well as dog-friendly outdoor seating. Menu favorites include omelettes, banana walnut pancakes, corned beef hash, entree salads, bacon cheeseburgers, turkey melts, Italian sausage and peppers, and roasted bone-in pork chops. Open 7am to 2pm daily. See Details
Escena Lounge and Grill At the Escena Lounge and Grill, request one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables. This popular spot serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Reservations aren't accepted for brunch, so it's first come, first serve, for bottomless champagne and signature Bloody Marys. Stop by for breakfast and you'll find omelets, French toast, and more. Dinner is fine dining, with entrees like Baby Back Ribs, Proscuitto Wrapped Meatloaf, and Fried Chicken. If you have a sweet tooth, Escena has eight different options including Pineapple Upsidedown Cake and Lavender Tea Bread. Open Sunday through Tuesday 7am to 3pm, Wednesday through Saturday 7am to 9pm. See Details
State Fare Bar + Kitchen State Fare Bar is a great dog-friendly spot to eat if you're looking to bring Fido along! Several outdoor tables where you can eat with your dog are available in a relaxed atmosphere. Enjoy beautiful views overlooking Palm Springs on the fireside patio. Indulgent breakfast, lunch and dinner menus offer a wide variety of American and Californian cuisine. Breakfast burritos, omelets, and classics like eggs benedict and belgian waffles are available daily from 6:30am to 11:00am. The lunch menu is served Monday to Sunday from 11:00am to 2:00pm and includes artisan salads, burgers, pasta, paninis and hand-crafted pizzas. A healthy list of California craft beers rounds out the menu. Thick, juicy steaks, seafood and several savory appetizers are included on the dinner menu also which is served Sunday through Thursday, 5:00pm to 9:00pm then Friday and Saturday 5:00pm to 10:00pm. Signature cocktails and an extensive assortment of wines are also available. See Details
JC's Cafe JC's Cafe, located in Palm Desert, CA, is a casual American cafe that serves up a variety of delicious eats. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Stop in for breakfast and chow down on the New Yorker - a plain bagel topped with smoked Norwegian salmon, cream cheese, thinly-sliced tomato, onion, capers, and lemon, served with fresh fruit. Or if you're in the neighborhood for lunch, you can try the Cubano Sandwich with thinly-sliced ham and pork, Swiss cheese, pickles, and mustard on torta bread. JC's Cafe is open Monday through Saturday from 9am to 8pm, and Sunday from 9am to 2pm. See Details
Don and Sweet Sue's Cafe Don and Sweet Sue's Cafe is a dog-friendly restaurant in Cathedral City, CA, where Fido can join you at an outdoor table. They offer a full breakfast menu, plus burgers, sandwiches, salads, and hearty entrees like Hungarian goulash, chicken parmesan, and Idaho trout for lunch. Everything is made fresh from scratch whenever possible. See Details
Eureka! Eureka!, located in Indian Wells, CA, 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. Start off with an order of the Cauliflower Bites with bonito flakes, garlic aioli, and lemon zest. Next, chow down on the Fresno Fig Burgerfig topped with marmalade, melted goat cheese, bacon, tomato, red onion, arugula, and spicy porter mustard. Or go for the Blackened Fish Tacos with sauteed white fish, avocado, tomatillo, radish, cabbage, mango salsa, and cilantro. Eureka! is open Monday through Thursday from 11am to 11pm, Friday from 11am to 1am, Saturday from 10am to 1am, and Sunday from 10am to 11pm. See Details
bluEmber bluEmber is a dog-friendly restaurant at the Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort and Spa in Rancho Mirage, California. Fido is welcome to join you on the patio in a comfy outdoor chair for excellent views of the mountains. The restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A full bar is available. See Details
Melange Dogs are welcome at several outdoor tables overlooking the lake and majestic mountain and resort views at this restaurant at the dog-friendly The Chateau at Lake La Quinta Hotel. Melange serves healthy fare for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Menu items include burgers, flatbread pizzas, granola and fruit parfaits, and salads. Melange is open daily from 7am - 3pm for breakfast and lunch. Dinner is served Tuesday - Friday 5pm - 9pm. See Details
In-N-Out Burger Established in 1948, In-N-Out Burger started life as California's first drive-thru hamburger stand. In-N-Out Burger on Varner Road in Thousand Palms has eight pet-friendly tables outside. As the name suggests, their kitchen dishes up a number of different burger options, like hamburgers, combos, and cheeseburgers. Their cheeseburger is made up of freshly baked buns, real American cheese, American beef, onions, lettuce, tomato, and spread. The most appropriate way for you and Fido to enjoy your In-N-out experience may be to order your items Animal style. Animal style burgers are smothered in Thousand Island dressing, mustard and extra pickles, while the fries are topped with cheese, spread and grilled onions. You can accompany your burger with freshly cut fries and one of the shakes: made with real ice cream, including chocolate, strawberry, and vanilla. 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
Mira Bar Dogs are welcome at Mira Bar, where you and Fido can enjoy the views of the mountain and golf course. On the patio, they provide fifteen pet-friendly tables. Their kitchen prepares breakfast, lunch, and dinner. For lunch, you can enjoy a juicy cheeseburger, a double-decker club sandwich, bacon-wrapped prawns, chicken wings, and a margherita flatbread. You can wash your meal down with a handcrafted cocktail, premium beer, or bottle of wine. Mira Bar is open for breakfast every day of the week from 6am to 10am, Sunday through Thursday from 11am to 10pm, and Friday to Saturday from 11am to 12am. See Details
Azure Palm Café Azure Palm Café is a dog-friendly café promoting heathy eating in Desert Hot Springs, CA. Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table in the fire-pit courtyard. Try their quiche, fresh cold-pressed juices, and multigrain sandwiches while you are there. See Details
Fortun's Kitchen + Bar Fortun's Kitchen + Bar is a pet-friendly restaurant serving American food in La Quinta, CA. Dogs are welcome on their spacious outdoor patio. They have a large dinner menu, with items such as wagyu meatballs, Louisiana creole shrimp, fig & prosciutto pizzas and beef stroganoff. See Details
Panera Bread Panera Bread on Ramon Road has fifteen pet-friendly outdoor tables, so you can bring your dog along to dine. The popular national chain serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks. Stop by early for one of their freshly baked breakfast sandwiches, pastries, or Baked Egg Souffles. Panera Bread is known for their fresh, and clean eating salads, soups, and sandwiches like Bacon Turkey Bravo, Napa Almond Chicken Salad, and Steak and White Cheddar Panini. They have a full espresso and coffee bar where you can get signature drinks like the Hot Chocolate with Chocolate Chip Marshmallows, and Plum Ginger Hibiscus Tea. 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
Panera Bread Panera Bread on CA-111has eight pet-friendly outdoor tables, so you can bring your dog along to dine. The popular national chain serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks. Stop by early for one of their freshly baked breakfast sandwiches, pastries, or Baked Egg Souffles. Panera Bread is known for their fresh, and clean eating salads, soups, and sandwiches like Bacon Turkey Bravo, Napa Almond Chicken Salad, and Steak and White Cheddar Panini. They have a full espresso and coffee bar where you can get signature drinks like the Hot Chocolate with Chocolate Chip Marshmallows, and Plum Ginger Hibiscus Tea. 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
Applebee's Applebee's is a dog-friendly grill and bar serving Palm Desert locals and tourists alike. Visitors to Frank Sinatra Drive can head to one of Applebee's outdoor tables to dig into a plate of Double Crunch Bone-In Wings, smothered in Honey BBQ sauce, alongside Fido. The grill and bar's menu includes appetizers such as Chicken Wonton Tacos, Spinach and Artichoke Dip, and Cheeseburger Egg Rolls, pasta, seafood, chicken dishes, burgers, sandwiches, tacos, salads, steaks, and more. Diners with room for dessert can order a Blue Hawaiian Long Island Iced Tea and a Triple Chocolate Meltdown to top it all off. See Details
Indio, CA, US