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Dog Friendly American Restaurants in Portage, IN

There’s 1 pet friendly American restaurant in Portage that welcomes dogs at their outdoor tables, and 25 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 Portage. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly Culver's

Culver's

Culver's is a dog-friendly restaurant serving its signature ButterBurgers and fresh frozen custard to Portage 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.

Pet Friendly Craft House

Craft House

There are seven outdoor tables where you can sit with your pup at the dog-friendly Craft House. This American pub has seventeen craft beers on tap and over fifty craft bottles. Previous guests recommend the Craft House's Prime Rib which you can get in a sandwich or an entree. There are quite a few other entrees including the Boursin Chicken and Grilled Fresh Salmon. Burgers and sandwiches are also available like the Sriracha Chicken Wrap and Pulled Pork Sliders.

Third Coast Spice Cafe

Third Coast Spice Cafe

Fido is welcome at an outdoor table during the summer season at the dog-friendly Third Coast Spice Cafe in Chesterton, IN. This breakfast and lunch cafe serves omelets, scrambles, pancakes, burgers, hot and cold sandwiches, and burritos.

Panini Panini

Michigan City, IN

Panini Panini is a European-style bistro with a large patio and pet-friendly seating for around fifty guests. Sandwiches are their specialty and you'll find a broad selection of classic options and vegetarian bites. Popular sandwiches include the Croque Madame, Reuben, Portabella on Focaccia, and Crab Cake BLT. They serve various soup and pasta dishes, too. Panini Panini also offers a small selection of breakfast plates like steak and eggs, French toast, and quiche. Fresh desserts are available in their display daily, and they serve several boutique wines and craft beers. Panini Panini is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10am to 4pm.

Fiddlehead Restaurant

Michigan City, IN

Fiddlehead Restaurant

Fiddlehead Restaurant is a trendy eatery that serves up a myriad 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 Fry Bucket - natural cut fries with three sauces of your choice (Green Goddess, bleu cheese, lemon-garlic aioli, BBQ, ranch, Bangin' sauce, chipotle mayo, or horsey sauce). Next, chow down on the Hipster Sandwich with pulled pork, bacon, cheddar, gouda, mozzarella, lemon-garlic aioli, candied jalapenos, and chipotle slaw on a pretzel roll. Or go for the Filet Mignon - an 8oz grass-fed filet with your choice of garlic butter or horsey sauce. Fiddlehead Restaurant is open Monday from 11am to 9pm, Wednesday through Thursday from 11am to 9pm, Friday from 11am to 10pm, Saturday from 11am to 2am, and Sunday from 12pm to 8pm.

Leeds Public House

Michigan City, IN

Leeds Public House

Leeds Public House, located in the beautiful Uptown Arts District of Michigan City, IN, is a eclectic, dog-friendly gastropub where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table. Their food is made fresh and as sustainable as possible, while using many local ingredients. Enjoy menu items like fried feta cubes, wings, charcuterie, a variety of salads and sandwiches, and dinners like braised short ribs, Buddha bowls, pasta, fish, and more.

Flamingo Pizza of Miller

Flamingo Pizza of Miller

Flamingo Pizza of Miller is a dog friendly, neighborhood bar and grill where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table. Their menu features hand-tossed, stone-baked pizzas, fresh salads, local craft beers and more. Patio and in-house dining available for 21 and over only. Closed on Monday and Tuesday.

Hooters

Merrillville, IN

Hooters, located in Merrillville, is a well-known bar and eatery that offers up an array of tasty pub grub served by the famed Hooters Girls. Choose from menu options including appetizers, wings, salads, sandwiches, tacos, burgers, seafood, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their six pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Start off with a cold beer and an order of the Tex Mex Nachos - fresh chips topped with cheese, chili, guacamole, lettuce, pico de gallo, jalapenos, sour cream, and zesty chipotle sauce. Next, chow down on the Baja Fish Tacos with grilled or crispy fish, pico de gallo, fresh cabbage, and special sauce. Or go for the Texas Cheesesteak Sandwich with steak, sauteed onions, green peppers, mushrooms, provolone cheese, queso, Daytona Beach sauce, pico de gallo, and sliced jalapenos!

Trailyard

Trailyard is a dog-friendly American restaurant in Valparaiso, IN, which has spacious patio seating for you and Fido. The large menu features a variety of dishes such as smoked salmon dip, maple bourbon wings, Asian sticky ribs, lake trout, and Trailyard's homemade chipotle-bacon sausage. Draft beer, cocktails, wine and a choice of spirits are also offered.

Set 'Em Up

Set 'Em Up is a restaurant attached to a bowling alley located in Griffith, IN. Fido is welcome to join you on the outside patio. This dog-friendly eatery offers pub fare, burgers, nachos and more. You can fill up on the Catfish Dinner or keep it light with the Southwest Fajita Salad.

Culver's

Crown Point, IN

Culver's is a popular fast-food chain offering burgers and frozen custard with dog-friendly seating available outside. Enjoy tasty offerings like butterburgers, Wisconsin cheese curds, chili cheddar fries, root beer floats, chopped steak, and Buffalo chicken tenders. Open daily 10am to 10pm.

Culver's

Culver's is a dog-friendly restaurant serving its signature ButterBurgers and fresh frozen custard to Valparaiso 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.

Culver's

Schererville, IN

Culver's on West Lincoln Highway in Schererville, IN, has dog-friendly outdoor tables, so you can bring Fido along. This fast-food chain restaurant is known for signature ButterBurgers and fresh frozen custard. The menu also offers Wisconsin cheese curds, premium chicken dishes, beef pot roast sandwiches, chili, fresh salads, North Atlantic cod, butterfly jumbo shrimp and more. A drive-thru window is also available if you don't want to leash your dog alone outside while you go in to order.

Culver's

Michigan City, IN

Culver's is a dog-friendly restaurant serving its signature ButterBurgers and fresh frozen custard to Michigan City 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.

Potbelly Sandwich Shop

Merrillville, IN

Potbelly Sandwich Shop

Potbelly Sandwich Shop, located in Merrillville, 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 eleven 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.)

Culver's

Merrillville, IN

Culver's is a dog-friendly restaurant serving its signature ButterBurgers and fresh frozen custard to Merrillville 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.

Panera Bread

Panera Bread on Laporte Avenue has ten 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.

Panera Bread

Schererville, IN

Panera Bread on US-41has five 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.

Five Guys

Schererville, IN

Five Guys, located in Schererville, 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.

Overboard at the Marina

Michigan City, IN

Overboard at the Marina

Casual American restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, featuring fresh seafood and burgers. Outdoor tables overlooking the lake are dog friendly.

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