Dog Friendly American Restaurants in New Haven, CT

There are 4 pet friendly American restaurants in New Haven that welcome dogs at their outdoor tables, and 37 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 New Haven. Bone appetit!

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 80 Proof American Kitchen & Bar
80 Proof American Kitchen & Bar
Dogs are welcome on the large patio outside 80 Proof American Kitchen & Bar in New Haven, CT. This pet-friendly restaurant, which even has an outdoor bar, focuses on shareable plates and craft cocktails. The menu offers many seafood options as well as sliders, sandwiches and classic appetizers. Besides the delicious cocktails, you can also say cheers with beer, wine and seltzer. Please me mindful that the patio is weather-permitting.
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Pet Friendly Five Guys
Five Guys
Five Guys, located in New Haven, 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 Rudy's
Rudy's
New Haven, CT is home to the pet-friendly Rudy's. This eatery welcomes owners to sit beside their dogs at one of the five outdoor tables while they enjoy a bite to eat. Try the chili, New Haven burger or chorizo flatbread for lunch or dinner. For brunch, order the breakfast burrito, Fallbrook wrap or smoked salmon benedict. Table service isn't provided, so Fido must remain outside while you order inside.
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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 Jesse Camille's Restaurant
Jesse Camille's Restaurant
Bring Fido to Jesse Camille's Restaurant in Naugatuck, CT. This pet-friendly eatery welcomes pups at tables on their outdoor patio located along the banks of Hop Brook, overlooking the water and the rolling hills of the golf course. On the menu, you'll find items such as lemon chicken risotto, pan-seared salmon, Baja shrimp cocktails, eggplant parmesan and tuna melts. Reservations are strongly encouraged to reserve a spot for you and your pup.
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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 Nardelli's Grinder Shoppe
Nardelli's Grinder Shoppe
Your dog can join you for a grand grinder at Nardelli's Grinder Shoppe on Plank Rd. Outside, you'll discover three dog-friendly tables. Nardelli's is known for providing a menu full of favorites, including the chicken cutlet sandwich, filled with marinara sauce, mayo', lettuce, tomato, cheese, diced veggies, olives, and hot sauce. If you're cutting down on the carb's, you can plunge your fork into a fresh green salad instead. Finish off your meal with some cheesecake, yogurt, or a chocolate chip brownie. Please note that table service isn't available, so your dog will need to be tied up outside when 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 Denmo's Snack and Dairy Bar
Denmo's Snack and Dairy Bar
Denmo's Snack and Dairy Bar, located in Southbury, CT, is a casual American eatery that serves up a variety of classic fare. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Choose from menu options, including hot dogs, burgers, fried seafood, sandwiches, soups, chicken and more. While table service isn't provided, they do have a walk-up window, making it convenient for your pup to stay by your side while ordering.
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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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Pet Friendly Rathskeller Restaurant & Bar
Rathskeller Restaurant & Bar
The pet-friendly Rathskeller Restaurant & Bar in Southbury, CT, invites Fido to join you at an umbrella-covered table on their outdoor patio. Their menu offerings include appetizers, salads, sandwiches and entrees. They have a kids menu as well as a dessert menu. Gluten-free options are also available.
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Pet Friendly Flipside Burgers & Bar
Flipside Burgers & Bar
Flipside Burgers & Bar in Milford, CT welcomes dogs to join you at a pet-friendly table on their partially-covered outdoor patio. Sip on a margarita while you enjoy their selection of amazing burgers and creative dishes. They also have draft beer, happy hour specials and dessert drinks.
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Pet Friendly Craft Kitchen Southington-Plantsville
Craft Kitchen Southington-Plantsville
Craft Kitchen is a pet-friendly establishment in Plantsville, CT. Fido is welcome to join you at an umbrella-shaded table on their patio, which features fire pits. They specialize in serving fresh, local, scratch-made dishes, bringing you zucchini fritters, a salmon burger, a BLT panini, buffalo chicken wrap and poutine pie. Brunch is also available.
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Pet Friendly Hub and Spoke
Hub and Spoke
Hub and Spoke serves a flavorful array of American tapas, hearty handhelds, and yummy desserts in a warm and inviting setting that offers dog-friendly outdoor seating. Patrons can please their palates with tantalizing options such as fried calamari, chicken and waffles, poutine, lemon crusted shrimp, smoked chicken quesadillas, Baja fish tacos, black and blue burgers, bratwurst, and sweet tooth favorites like key lime pie, apple crisp, and brownie sundaes. Dogs are welcome at outside tables. Hub and Spoke opens at 11:30am seven days a week.
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Pet Friendly Nardelli's Grinder Shoppe
Nardelli's Grinder Shoppe
Your dog can join you for a grand grinder at Nardelli's Grinder Shoppe on E Main St. Outside, you'll discover four dog-friendly tables. Nardelli's is known for providing a menu full of favorites, including the chicken cutlet sandwich, filled with marinara sauce, mayo', lettuce, tomato, cheese, diced veggies, olives, and hot sauce. If you're cutting down on the carb's, you can plunge your fork into a fresh green salad instead. Finish off your meal with some cheesecake, yogurt, or a chocolate chip brownie. Please note that table service isn't available, so your dog will need to be tied up outside when you go in to order.
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Pet Friendly Nardelli's Grinder Shoppe
Nardelli's Grinder Shoppe
Your dog can join you for a grand grinder at Nardelli's Grinder Shoppe on Old Gate Ln. Outside, you'll discover three dog-friendly tables. Nardelli's is known for providing a menu full of favorites, including the chicken cutlet sandwich, filled with marinara sauce, mayo', lettuce, tomato, cheese, diced veggies, olives, and hot sauce. If you're cutting down on the carb's, you can plunge your fork into a fresh green salad instead. Finish off your meal with some cheesecake, yogurt, or a chocolate chip brownie. Please note that table service isn't available, so your dog will need to be tied up outside when you go in to order.
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Pet Friendly Wing It On!
Wing It On!
Wing It On! strives to serve high-quality chicken wings with unforgettable flavor. You can bring Fido for a finger-licking meal at this location in Waterbury where there are one dog-friendly table outside. Their wings come in styles like the classic bone-in wings, boneless wings, and grilled bites. You can choose from over twenty signature sauces ranging in spiciness from BBQ Cheddar and Honey Blues to Ragin' Cajun and Wings of Prey. They also offer sandwiches, wraps, and salads. Please note that table service isn't available, so your dog will need to be tied up outside when you go in to order.
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Pet Friendly Nardelli's Grinder Shoppe
Nardelli's Grinder Shoppe
Your dog can join you for a grand grinder at Nardelli's Grinder Shoppe on Oxford Rd. Outside, you'll discover four dog-friendly tables. Nardelli's is known for providing a menu full of favorites, including the chicken cutlet sandwich, filled with marinara sauce, mayo', lettuce, tomato, cheese, diced veggies, olives, and hot sauce. If you're cutting down on the carb's, you can plunge your fork into a fresh green salad instead. Finish off your meal with some cheesecake, yogurt, or a chocolate chip brownie. Please note that table service isn't available, so your dog will need to be tied up outside when you go in to order.
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