Dog Friendly American Restaurants in Indio, CA

There are 3 pet friendly American restaurants in Indio that welcome dogs at their outdoor tables, and 32 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 Tack Room Tavern
Tack Room Tavern
Tack Room Tavern, located in Indio, CA, is a western-themed eatery where Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables. Enjoy delicious comfort food, like baby back ribs, wings, the house TRT Burger and carnitas tacos. They also serve handcrafted cocktails, beer, wine and plenty of NA beverages!
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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.
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Pet Friendly Shadows Restaurant
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.
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Pet Friendly ROC's Firehouse Grille
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.
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Pet Friendly Grill a Burger
Grill a Burger
Serve 30 gourmet hamburgers and offer dog-friendly outdoor seating.
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Pet Friendly Eureka!
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.
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Pet Friendly Escena Lounge and Grill
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.
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Pet Friendly State Fare Bar + Kitchen
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.
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Pet Friendly Firehouse Subs
Firehouse Subs
Firehouse Subs, located in Palm Springs, is a popular deli-style eatery that serves up a variety of tasty subs and salads. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Try the Hook and Ladder Sub with smoked turkey, Virginia honey ham, and melted Monterey jack cheese. Order it Fully Involved to get mayo, deli mustard, lettuce, tomato, and onion! Or try the New York Steamer Sub with USDA corned beef brisket, pastrami, melted provolone, deli mustard, mayo, and Italian dressing. For something a bit lighter, try the Firehouse Salad with romaine, tomato, bell pepper, cucumber, mozzarella, pepperoncini peppers, and dressing, with your choice of smoked turkey, grilled chicken, or Virginia honey ham. Please note that table service isn't available, so your dog will need to be tied up outside while you go in to order.
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Pet Friendly Larkspur Grill
Larkspur Grill
Larkspur Grill is a pet-friendly restaurant at Hotel Paseo in Palm Desert, CA. Owners and their canine companions are invited to dine together at a table outside on the covered patio. Their breakfast, lunch and dinner menus offer a range of choices, from classic eggs benedict and lobster rolls to chicken salad and filet mignon.
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Pet Friendly Paradise Cove Cafe
Paradise Cove Cafe
Paradise Cove Café in Palm Desert, CA, welcomes Fido on the dog-friendly patio for breakfast and lunch with stunning ocean views. The menu features classic breakfast plates including fluffy pancakes and waffles, savory egg dishes and hearty morning combos, alongside fresh fruit, salads, burgers, and seafood‑inspired options for lunch. You’ll also find refreshing juices, brunch‑friendly cocktails and generous portions.
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Pet Friendly JC's Cafe
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.
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Pet Friendly Don and Sweet Sue's Cafe
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.
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Pet Friendly Fortun's Kitchen + Bar
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.
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Pet Friendly bluEmber
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.
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Pet Friendly In-N-Out Burger
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.
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Pet Friendly Melange
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.
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Pet Friendly Azure Palm Café
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.
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Pet Friendly Keedy's Fountain & Grill
Keedy's Fountain & Grill
Keedy's Fountain & Grill, located in Palm Desert, CA, is a casual eatery that serves up a variety of delicious breakfast and lunch options. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. They even have a water station and Pup Menu just for canines! Keedy's Fountain & Grill is open daily from 5:30am to 2pm.
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Pet Friendly Manhattan in the Desert
Manhattan in the Desert
Manhattan in the Desert is a dog-friendly restaurant in Palm Springs, CA, where Fido can join you at an outdoor table on the patio for breakfast, lunch or dinner. This New York-style delicatessen and bakery specializes in their homemade cakes, sandwiches and soups, and also serves dinner items like baked meatloaf, corned beef and cabbage, and liver with onions.
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