Dog Friendly American Restaurants in Minooka, IL

There’s 1 pet friendly American restaurant in Minooka that welcomes 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 Minooka. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly Culver's
Culver's Culver's is a dog-friendly restaurant serving its signature ButterBurgers and fresh frozen custard to Minooka 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. See Details
Pet Friendly Public Landing Restaurant
Public Landing Restaurant Located in the historic Gaylord Building, 1 of only 28 National Trust Historic Sites in the entire country, Public Landing Restaurant welcomes Fido to enjoy outdoor dining at its finest on their beautiful and spacious dog-friendly patio in Lockport, IL. They even have a dog menu featuring Yappetizer dishes for your pup! After your meal, wind down with a walk along the old I&M Canal or through the Lincoln Landing Park. See Details
Hamburgerseria Hamburgerseria is a dog-friendly restaurant serving gourmet burgers in Joliet. Visitors to Hamburgerseria can bring Fido and head to one of its three outdoor tables to enjoy a meal alongside their furry friend. The restaurant's menu includes starters such as Kosher Pickle Fries, Buffalo Tots, and Loaded Chips, as well as salads, burgers, sandwiches, paninis, hot dogs, and more. Its range of burgers include a Philly Cheese Burger, Black Bean Burger, Breakfast Burger, and Italiano Burger. Hamburgerseria is open seven days a week from 11am to 9pm. See Details
Backroads Pub and Grill Backroads Pub and Grill is a dog-friendly American restaurant located in Plainfield, IL. Fido is welcome to join you for a meal on their outdoor patio and order off the dog menu. They are known for offering 17 different burger designs to pair with a signature cocktail! See Details
Honest Abe's Tap and Grill Honest Abe's Tap and Grill has two dog-friendly tables, so you'll want to grab one when you can. Honey Abe's has a number of rotating micro-brews on tap, and every day you can get a burger and a beer for a special price. Previous guests give the thumbs up to the burgers too. Honest Abe's specializes in an open-faced sandwich called The Horseshoe, with your choice of meat and crinkle cut fries, smothered in cheese sauce. Mac and Cheese lovers will appreciate the five versions of cheesy noodle bowls. Open Sunday through Thursday 11am to 11pm, Friday and Saturday 11am to 2pm. See Details
Craft'd Craft'd is a dog-friendly neighborhood bar & grill serving craft beer and craft food in Plainfield, IL. Fido is welcome to dine with you at an outside table and they even have a dog menu! Start your meal with an order of the smoked pineapple chicken nachos, then choose from specialty entrees such as the orange salmon or the Cuban sandwich. Craft'd also offers gluten-free options. See Details
Metro Grill & Bar The Metro Grill serves contemporary American cuisine with a Mediterranean flair. You and Fido can sit at one of the twelve dog-friendly tables and enjoy the local produce, naturally raised meats, and sustainable seafood on the menu. You'll be satisfied to know that the soups and sauces they use in their dishes are made from scratch every single day. Their menu has a whole section devoted to comfort food, including Argentinian skirt steak, key lime shrimp and rice, and chimichurri chicken. The Metro Grill is open Sunday through Thursday from 11am to 9pm and Friday to Saturday from 11am to 10pm. See Details
3 Rivers Café 3 Rivers Café in Channahon, IL, welcomes pets on its front fenced patio with umbrella-shaded tables. Stop by this dog-friendly eatery for options like biscuits & gravy, omelets, crepes, pancakes, burgers, and salads. Gluten-free dishes, mimosas, and Bloody Marys make it a top spot for both locals and tourists. See Details
Heroes West Sports Grill Heroes West Sports Grill is a laid-back bar and grill in Joliet, IL, that allows dogs under 10 lbs at an outdoor table during the summer months. Calling ahead to ensure availability of outdoor seating during colder months is encouraged. The menu features a rotating selection of more than 30 craft beers on tap, wings, salads, soups, sandwiches, build-your-own burgers, steaks and a variety of smokehouse favorites like ribs and pulled pork. See Details
Potbelly Sandwich Shop Potbelly Sandwich Shop, located in Joliet, is a casual delicatessen-style eatery that serves up a variety of tasty noshes. Choose from menu options including soups, salads, sandwiches, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their seven pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Try the Wreck Sandwich with salami, Angus roast beef, oven-roasted turkey, hickory-smoked ham, melted Swiss, lettuce, tomato, and mayo on multigrain bread. Or go for the Uptown Salad with romaine, iceberg, spinach, all-natural grilled chicken, crumbled bleu cheese, red grapes, apples, dried cranberries, diced red onion, and candied walnuts. Before you leave, grab a shake in your favorite flavor (Vanilla, Chocolate, Coffee, Oreo, Banana, Mixed Berry, Strawberry, and more.) A drive-thru window is also available if you don't want to tie your dog to the table while you go inside to order. See Details
Ted's Montana Grill Ted's Montana Grill offers a dining experience that reflects the spirit of the bison, a symbol of the American spirit and the Great Plains. This location on E Boughton Road in Bolingbrook provides dog-friendly seating with eight outside. On the menu, you will find creative sandwiches and burgers along with more formal, classic entrees. The gourmet burgers feature bison or beef patties in signature selections like the Kitchen Sink or the Delicious Duo which includes both beef and bison. Vegetarians can enjoy the House-Made Veggie Burger, too! Mains include plates like the bison meatloaf, bison pot roast, or even bison shot ribs. Don't miss out on the extensive beverage selection with wine, cocktails, and beer. See Details
World Famous Jimmy K's World Famous Jimmy K's is a dog-friendly sandwich place. You can leave Fido outside to save one of the four outdoor tables, and you can head inside to order your sandwich. They're so confident in their food that they've labeled most of their items world famous. On the menu, they offer world-famous hot dogs, world-famous wraps, world-famous sandwiches, world-famous soups and salads, world-famous appetizers, world-famous burgers, and world-famous sides. However, their desserts are not world-famous, so maybe you should avoid them. Jimmy K's is open Monday through Friday from 10am to 9pm and Saturday from 11am to 7pm. See Details
Penn Station East Coast Subs This sub spot on S Weber Road has plenty of dog-friendly outdoor tables, so you can bring your dog along. Penn Station East Coast Subs has a small but hearty menu of submarine sandwiches plus fresh-cut fries and hand-squeezed lemonade. You can get classic sandwiches like Philly Cheesesteaks, Reubens, and Italian. For something light, you can go for the Grilled Artichoke or Grilled Vegetable. Save some room for a warm chocolate chip cookie. See Details
Culver's Culver's is a dog-friendly restaurant serving its signature ButterBurgers and fresh frozen custard to Bolingbrook 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. See Details
Which Wich Sandwich lovers will find plenty to choose from the menu at Which Wich. This location in Plainfield offers dog-friendly seating outside with one table. The menu offers signature sandwiches like the Meatball Grinder, Superfood Wich, or the super-stuffed Wicked Wich. You can also customize your own sandwich from a broad selection of bread, meat, and toppings. There are also plenty of vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options, too! You can wrap it all up with a shake or cookie. Please note that table service isn't available, so Fido will have to wait outside while you order. See Details
Culver's Culver's is a dog-friendly restaurant serving its signature ButterBurgers and fresh frozen custard to Oswego 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. See Details
Jersey Mike's Subs Since 1956, Jersey Mike's Subs has been serving authentic East Coast-style subs on freshly baked bread. At this location on N Weber Road, you and Fido can choose one of the pet-friendly tables outside. Their menu includes a number of hot sandwiches, such as Jersey Mike's Famous Philly: grilled onions, peppers and melted white American cheese; meatball and cheese, melted provolone, tomato sauce, and parmesan cheese; or the big kahuna cheese steak, grilled onions, peppers, mushrooms, jalapenos, and extra melted white American cheese. If you'd rather cut down on the carb's, why not try a grilled veggie wrap: grilled green bell peppers and onions, melted swiss and provolone, lettuce, tomato, and homestyle ranch dressing. Please note that table service isn't available, so your dog will need to be tied up outside when you go in to order. See Details
Potbelly Sandwich Shop Potbelly Sandwich Shop, located in Bolingbrook, is a casual delicatessen-style eatery that serves up a variety of tasty noshes. Choose from menu options including soups, salads, sandwiches, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their six pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Try the Wreck Sandwich with salami, Angus roast beef, oven-roasted turkey, hickory-smoked ham, melted Swiss, lettuce, tomato, and mayo on multigrain bread. Or go for the Uptown Salad with romaine, iceberg, spinach, all-natural grilled chicken, crumbled bleu cheese, red grapes, apples, dried cranberries, diced red onion, and candied walnuts. Before you leave, grab a shake in your favorite flavor (Vanilla, Chocolate, Coffee, Oreo, Banana, Mixed Berry, Strawberry, and more.) Please note that table service isn't available, so you'll need to tie your dog up while you order inside. See Details
Babe's Hot Dogs Babe's Hot Dogs is an all-American eatery with three dog-friendly tables outside. You can place your order to go then join Fido outside for a tasty treat. Their menu is expansive ranging from hot dogs and burgers to wraps and chicken. If you'd rather eat light, Babe's offers a broad selection of salads and customizable wraps. The restaurant often hosts classic car cruise-ins and bike nights, too. Babe's Hot Dogs is open Monday through Saturday from 10am to 10pm and Sunday from 11am to 9pm. See Details
MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes on W Jefferson Street has two dog-friendly tables outside, so Fido can come along with you to enjoy the taste trifecta of burgers, fries, and shakes. The menu includes a number of burgerlicious favorites, like the Mooyah Cheeseburger: fresh, never-frozen beef, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, and Mooyah sauce on a non-GMO potato bun. Alternatively, you can build your own burger with a choice of proteins, artisan buns, cheese, extras, veggies, and sauces to go on top. Please note that table service isn't available, so your dog will need to be tied up outside when you go in to order. See Details
Minooka, IL, US