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Dog Friendly American Restaurants in Portland, ME

There are 14 pet friendly American restaurants in Portland that welcome dogs at their outdoor tables. 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 Portland. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly The Thirsty Pig

The Thirsty Pig

The Thirsty Pig

It's all about local at the pet-friendly The Thirsty Pig in Portland, ME. Order at the counter and bring your food outside to one of the picnic tables. The Thirsty Pig makes their own sausages in ten varieties, including a vegan version. You can order plain hot dogs, or spice things up with the Alli's Spicy McFirepants, or cool things down with the Blueberry Chicken with Maine blueberries. The beer is from local micro-breweries like Allagash and Shipyard.

Pet Friendly East Ender

East Ender

The pet-friendly East Ender only has two outdoor tables so you may want to make a reservation before stopping in. The restaurant has an internationally influenced menu, while using local and seasonal ingredients. You can check out the Maine Lobster Melt with Bacon Jam for something local, or the vegetarian Tunisian Coconut-Chickpea Stew for a taste of North Africa. Come for brunch and you'll find fresh Daily Doughnuts and Housemade Yogurt with Olive Oil Granola. Open Monday 11:30am to 3:30pm, Tuesday through Saturday 11:30am to 10:00pm, and

Elevation Burger

Elevation Burger

Elevation Burger, located at Commercial Street, Portland, is a casual burger joint that serves up a variety of American fare. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their 10+ pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Try the Elevation Burger - two organic, grass-fed, free-range beef patties piled high with the toppings of your choice (lettuce, tomato, onions, pickles, caramelized onions, mushrooms, jalapenos, cheddar, bacon, balsamic Dijon, mayo, bleu cheese sauce, hot pepper relish, and more!) Or go for a Veggie Burger made with organic whole grains and veggies seasoned with organic spices. Before you head out, be sure to try one of their made-to-order Shakes, created with either chocolate, vanilla, or coffee ice cream, and two mix-ins of your choice (bananas, strawberries, mango, blueberries, Oreos, black cherry, organic cheesecake, key lime, chocolate syrup, and more.)

The Front Room

The Front Room is a pet-friendly restaurant in Portland, ME. Your pup is welcome to relax with you at a table on their outdoor patio. Their menu offers a variety of brunch options as well as classic American fare for dinner. Start the day off with an omelette or brioche French toast for breakfast. For dinner, enjoy their chicken pot pie or sirloin steak.

Portland Pottery Cafe

Portland Pottery Cafe

While you can toss some clay at the dog-friendly Portland Pottery, you can also get breakfast, brunch or lunch at their cafe. There are a couple of tables outside where you can sit and sip a cup of Maine's own Wicked Joe's coffee. For breakfast, which is served all day, you can order up a hearty Mighty New Englander or go light with Avocado Toast. Lunch has options for vegetarians and meat eaters alike, like the Bbq Tofu Bomb. Open Monday through Thursday 8:00am to 6:30pm, Friday and Saturday 8:00am to 5:00pm, and Sunday 9:00am to 2:00pm.

Hot Suppa

Hot Suppa is a dog-friendly, Southern-style restaurant in Portland, ME. Your leashed pup is welcome to join you at a table on their shaded back patio. Try their Nashville hot chicken, pulled pork egg sandwich, plant-based burger, fried green tomatoes, or Cajun Bloody Mary.

Local 188

Local 188 serves an array of Spanish tapas prepared with local ingredients. Dogs are welcomed in the outdoor seating area.

David's Opus Ten

David's Opus Ten

At the dog-friendly David's Opus Ten, you'll find seven outdoor tables for you and your pooch. You may want to make a reservation as well. At David's Opus Ten, they serve a daily rotating seven course menu with wine pairings. There's not a traditional menu, but the daily dished are listed on their website. Each meal is started off with the optional Cocktail Cart, where craft cocktails are served to you table side. Cocktails and Hors d'oeuvres begin at 6:45pm, and dinner is served at 7:15pm.

Cote's Portland Cafe

Cote's Portland Cafe

This pet-friendly Portland breakfast and lunch spot has two outdoor tables and a couple of benches where you can sit with your dog. The breakfast menu at Cote's Cafe is simple, with sandwiches and burritos, plus baked goods. For lunch, there are specialty sandwiches like the French Onion Soup Grilled Cheese, and Hawaiian with Thai Mayo. You can also find traditional sandwiches like Tuna or Chicken Salad. If you are looking for a sandwich alternative, Cote's also has Burritos & Rice Bowls. Check their website for daily special, including soups and chowders. Open Monday through Friday 7:30am to 2:30pm.

The Local Press

The Local Press

Score one of the two outdoor tables at the pet-friendly The Press. The press in the name is homage to the pressed sandwiches, or paninis, they serve. There are ten varieties of panini including the Orchard Turkey with bacon and Gala apples, and the vegetarian Islander with mushrooms and goat cheese. You can also order up cold sandwiches and a spicy Caribbean chowder called The Run Down. To end with something sweet, The Press makes milkshakes and floats with ice cream from local New England creamery, Annabelle's. Open Tuesday through Friday 11am to 6pm, and Saturday 11am to 4pm.

Sisters Gourmet Deli

Sisters Gourmet Deli

Sit down at one of the five outdoor tables at the dog-friendly Sisters Gourmet Deli. Using all all fresh and local ingredients, Sisters Gourmet Deli is serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. If you stop in for breakfast, you can order one of the deli's create-your-own egg sandwiches. For lunch, Sister's offers a selections of specialty sandwiches, like the Two Little Pigs with Dr. Pepper Pork Tenderloin and bacon, or the Shore Wrap with salmon and avocado. Open Monday 11am to 8pm, Tuesday through Friday 7am to 8pm, Saturday and Sunday 8am to 8pm.

Other Side Delicatessen

Other Side Delicatessen

Dog-friendly Other Side Delicatessen specializes in custom-butchered and house-cured meats. There's only one outdoor table so you'll want to snag it when you can. The menu is compact, with just a few options in each section, but all meats are cut to order. You can order up a Pork Belly Bahn Mi, or a Pork Schnitzel sandwich, for something hot. Nine varieties of grinders are also available, as are a handful of pizzas. Open Monday through Thursday 8am to 7pm, Saturday and Sunday 8am to 6pm.

Dogfish Bar & Grille

Dogfish Bar & Grille

There are five pet-friendly outdoor tables at The Dogfish Grill. The menu at Dogfish is seasonal, but you'll find burgers, sandwiches, salads, and housemade soup and bison chili, which previous diners give high marks. Dinner specials may include Lobster Rolls, Shrimp and Mussel Saute, and Wild Mushroom Ravioli. Craft and local beers are on tap, and playful signature cocktails like the Belching Hippo made with lavender vodka and elderflower liqueur. Open Monday through Thursday 4:00pm to 1:00am, Friday and Saturday 11:30am to 1:00am, and Sunday 12:00pm to 8:00pm.

The Garden Cafe

The Garden Cafe

The Garden Cafe offers pet-friendly outdoor seating at Portland Regency Hotel & Spa in Portland, ME. Bring Fido along while you enjoy food and drinks at one of the tables on the shaded garden patio. Their menu includes shareables, salads, sandwiches, chicken, fish, steak and desserts.

Joshua's Tavern

Joshua's Tavern

Joshua's Tavern is a dog-friendly restaurant in Brunswick, ME, where Fido can join you at one of five outdoor tables along the sidewalk during the summer months. They serve lunch and dinner daily, featuring a seafood-centered menu that includes New England-style clam chowder, Maine lobster stew, steamed mussels, crab cakes, fried garlic Gulf shrimp, fresh swordfish steak, and penne primavera.

Sebago Brewing Co.

Sebago Brewing Co.

Sebago Brewing is a relaxing brewpub specializing in craft beer and comfort food. Menu features up to a dozen craft beers on tap, New England clam chowder, Maine lobster quesadillas, bourbon steak wraps, Thai BBQ chicken flatbread, bacon mac and cheese, and turkey burgers. Dogs are welcome on the outdoor patio.

Broad Arrow Tavern

Broad Arrow Tavern

Located in the Harraseeket Inn, the Broad Arrow Tavern has eight pet-friendly outdoor tables. The tavern has been open for the last thirty years, and serves lunch and dinner using local producers and seasonal ingredients. The menu is seafood heavy, with starters like the Seafood Sampler, with chilled lobster, crab and shrimp, and Bacon Wrapped Scallops. Past diners recommend the Lobster Stew made with local New England lobster. If you aren't feeling seafood, they have dishes including Spit Roasted Pork Loin and Slow Braised Beef Short Ribs. Open daily 11:30am to 10:30pm.

Brunswick Diner

Brunswick Diner

Brunswick Diner serves traditional diner dishes, such as steak and eggs, biscuits and gravy, lobster rolls, burgers, meatloaf sandwiches, and roast turkey dinners. Covered outdoor seating area is dog friendly.

Frye's Leap Cafe

Frye's Leap Cafe

Frye's Leap Cafe serves pizza, sandwiches, and ice cream. Outdoor seating near the water is dog friendly. Forget to bring water? No problem! Their servers will happily bring your dog a bowl of water to quench their thirst, and maybe even a dog treat to keep them happy. Plus you can't beat the sunset views!

O'Reilly's Cure Restaurant & Bar

Scarborough, ME

O'Reilly's Cure Restaurant & Bar

O'Reilly's Cure Restaurant & Bar, located in Scarborough, ME, is a dog friendly eatery where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table on the seasonal patio.The restaurant serves an eclectic American menu with some Irish fare and the full bar has beers on tap including many local craft beers.

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