Dog Friendly American Restaurants in Middletown, CT

There are 2 pet friendly American restaurants in Middletown that welcome dogs at their outdoor tables, and 50 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 Middletown. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly Tavern at the Armory
Tavern at the Armory
Tavern at the Armory is a dog-friendly eatery located at the Inn at Middletown in Middletown, CT. Your leashed pup is welcome to join you at one of their four outdoor tables. The menu features items such as eggs Benedict, surf and turf, and honey-baked ham wraps.
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Pet Friendly Five Guys
Five Guys
Five Guys, located in Middletown, is a popular burger joint that serves up a variety of tasty eats. Choose from menu options including burgers, sandwiches, hot dogs, fries, milkshakes, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Try the Bacon Cheeseburger - two hand-formed patties grilled to perfection, two strips of bacon, and two slices of American cheese on a soft sesame seed bun, piled high with the toppings of your choice (mayo, lettuce, pickles, grilled onions and mushrooms, relish, jalapenos, hot sauce, and more!) Before you leave, snag one of their hand-spun Milkshakes with your favorite mix-ins (bananas, cherries, coffee, malted milk, Oreo cookies, Oreo cream, bacon, peanut butter, and more!) 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 Christopher Martins
Christopher Martins
Christopher Martins has been offering a modern interpretation of Italian and Mediterranean cuisine in a dog-friendly setting for three decades. Menu features Dublin spring rolls, beef stew, pan seared sea bass, roasted rack of lamb, beef short rib, and spinach ricotta ravioli, plus over 20 draft beers. Dogs are welcome at front sidewalk tables.
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Pet Friendly Max Burger
Max Burger
Max Burger in West Hartford, CT, is a casual, dog friendly eatery where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table. They serve a variety of delicious all-natural burgers, American-style comfort food, and a large selection of craft beers.
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Pet Friendly The Elbow Room
The Elbow Room
The dog-friendly Elbow Room features an eclectic, contemporary American menu featuring soups, salads, sandwiches, burgers, and hot entrees such as grilled salmon, baby back ribs, lobster mac and cheese, and blackened grouper tacos. Outdoor seating is situated in the heart of West Hartford Center, a great spot to people-watch with your dog as you dine outside.
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Pet Friendly Bruegger's Bagels
Bruegger's Bagels
Bruegger's Bagels is a dog-friendly eatery serving a comprehensive menu of healthy choices for breakfast and lunch. Visitors to Wallingford with Fido in tow and a craving for a preservative-free bagel, can head to one of Bruegger's two outdoor tables to dig in. The eatery's menu is made up of bagels and cream cheese, salads, signature soups, breakfast and lunch sandwiches, and coffee drinks. Diners with a sweet tooth can indulge in a Cheesecake Brownie, Cranberry Orange Nut Muffin, or Oatmeal Raisin Pecan Cookie.
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Pet Friendly South Lane Bistro
South Lane Bistro
Pet-friendly South Lane Bistro in Guilford, CT, invites Fido to join you at a table on their outdoor patio. Their menu offerings include salads, entrees and desserts.
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Pet Friendly GoldBurgers
GoldBurgers
GoldBurgers is a pet-friendly eatery in Newington, CT. They offer eight outdoor tables for you and your furry friend, but please note Fido must wait outside while you go in to order. They're known for their gourmet burgers, which have various toppings to choose from.
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Pet Friendly Riley's Hot Dog & Burger Gourmet
Riley's Hot Dog & Burger Gourmet
Riley's Hot Dog & Burger Gourmet, located in New Britain, CT, is a casual American eatery that serves up a myriad of delectable fare. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal (tables are open seasonally, so be sure to call ahead!) Try the Dirty Mac Dog topped with house-made mac and cheese, onions, meat sauce, and Fritos. Or go for the Buffalo Blue Burger topped with Riley's buffalo sauce, house-made bleu cheese spread, lettuce, red onions, and crunchy kettle chips. Riley's Hot Dog & Burger Gourmet is open Tuesday through Wednesday from 11am to 6pm, Thursday through Friday from 11am to 8pm, and Saturday from 11am to 3pm.
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Pet Friendly Tavern on the Trax
Tavern on the Trax
Fido is welcome to join you on the outdoor, pet-friendly patio at Tavern on the Trax, a restaurant in Berlin, CT. Enjoy menu items like salads, sandwiches, flatbreads, wraps and more. They also serve a full bar and unique cocktails.
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Pet Friendly Burtons Grill & Bar South Windsor
Burtons Grill & Bar South Windsor
Burtons Grill & Bar is a chain restaurant with a pet-friendly location at The Shops at Evergreen Walk in South Windsor, CT. Two- and four-legged friends can dine together outside on the seasonal patio during lunch, dinner or weekend brunch. Customer favorites include the truffle & goat cheese frittata, California chicken sandwich, braised short ribs, and ahi tuna bowl.
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Pet Friendly Effie's Place
Effie's Place
Effie's Place is a West Hartford, CT restaurant where Fido can join you on their pet-friendly patio. They serve breakfast all day, every day, and offer numerous specials with sides and beverages. If you'd rather skip breakfast and go right to lunch or dinner, you won't want to miss out on the part of their menu with over 25 different starters to complement your meal.
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Pet Friendly Rooster Co.
Rooster Co.
Rooster Co. in Newington, CT, offers dog-friendly dining on a spacious, shaded patio with string lights, heaters and cozy teal seating. Pups are welcome and often treated to water bowls while you enjoy elevated comfort food like buttermilk fried chicken, roasted Brussels sprouts, and bourbon-glazed meatloaf. The relaxed, neighborhood vibe makes it a perfect spot for brunch, lunch or dinner with your four-legged friend.
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Pet Friendly Plan B Burger Bar
Plan B Burger Bar
Plan B specializes in burgers, beer, and bourbon in a fun, polished atmosphere with dog-friendly outdoor seating. Enjoy delicious bar and grill style eats such as wings, pulled pork sliders, country meatloaf, shepherd's pie, fresh ground burgers, and a wide selection of craft beer, bourbon, and signature cocktails.
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Pet Friendly Five Guys
Five Guys
Five Guys, located in Old Saybrook, is a popular burger joint that serves up a variety of tasty eats. Choose from menu options including burgers, sandwiches, hot dogs, fries, milkshakes, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Try the Bacon Cheeseburger - two hand-formed patties grilled to perfection, two strips of bacon, and two slices of American cheese on a soft sesame seed bun, piled high with the toppings of your choice (mayo, lettuce, pickles, grilled onions and mushrooms, relish, jalapenos, hot sauce, and more!) Before you leave, snag one of their hand-spun Milkshakes with your favorite mix-ins (bananas, cherries, coffee, malted milk, Oreo cookies, Oreo cream, bacon, peanut butter, and more!) 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 Chapter One Food and Drink Guilford
Chapter One Food and Drink Guilford
Chapter One Food and Drink is an American restaurant in Guildford, CT serving casual American fare with dog-friendly outdoor seating. Choose from a variety of tasty options like dry-aged steaks, fresh seafood, oysters, burgers, and housemade desserts, plus craft beer and cocktails. Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table on the patio, which is heated and tented in winter. The patio also features Adirondack chairs and a fire pit for chilly nights. Water bowls are available for thirsty pups.
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Pet Friendly Noah's at 63 Main
Noah's at 63 Main
Essex, CT, is home to the pet-friendly Noah's at 63 Main St. This local eatery welcomes pups to unwind beside their owners outside while they overlook the Connecticut River. Start your meal with their hummus of the day, try the blackened salmon for your entree, and finish with their homemade ice cream. Don't forget to pair your lunch or dinner with one of their delicious cocktails.
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Pet Friendly The Village Bistro
The Village Bistro
The Village Bistro is a downtown eatery offering pet-friendly outdoor seating in Chester, CT. Bring Fido along for dinner at one of the six tables on the sidewalk patio. The menu includes charcuterie boards, small plates, salads, pastas, chicken, steak, pork, and seafood entrees. Beer, wine and cocktails are also available.
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Pet Friendly Funcle's Café
Funcle's Café
Funcle's Café is a dog-friendly restaurant in Hamden, CT near the local hiking trail, where your leashed dog is welcome to join you on the outdoor patio at tables with umbrellas. Serving everything from a full breakfast menu to salads, you're sure to find something tasty here. Try the fried chicken sandwich, avocado toast, NYC Lox bagel, or cheeseburger burrito while you're here!
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Pet Friendly Panera Bread
Panera Bread
Panera Bread on N Colony Road has seven 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. 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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