Dog Friendly American Restaurants in Vernon Hills, IL

There are 5 pet friendly American restaurants in Vernon Hills that welcome dogs at their outdoor tables, and 146 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 Vernon Hills. Bone appetit!

Red Barn Restaurant & Brewery

Mount Prospect, IL

Red Barn Restaurant & Brewery Red Barn is a locally owned and family-run establishment serving Classic America Comfort food in a relaxed atmosphere. The restaurant also has an extensive beer selection and tv's with sports playing and live music on Fridays and Saturdays. The pet-friendly patio space has an area to play bags, giant Jenga, and axe throwing. See Details

Charmers Cafe

Chicago, IL

Charmers Cafe Located in Rogers Park in Chicago, IL, is Charmers Cafe. This pet-friendly plant and food cafe has outdoor seating where you and your pup can unwind. Their menu features breakfast and lunch options like egg sandwiches, bagels, turkey sandwiches and southwest salads. See Details

The Grove Pub & Grill

Spring Grove, IL

The Grove Pub & Grill The Grove Pub & Grill is a dog-friendly restaurant in Spring Grove, IL. Fido is welcome to join you at an umbrella-covered table on their outdoor patio which also features a fire pit, or you and your pup can enjoy the warmth of their screened-in patio during winter. Their classic American fare includes wings, nachos, salads, sandwiches and burgers. Enjoy a pint of beer or a specialty cocktail. See Details

American Wild Burger

Des Plaines, IL

American Wild Burger American Wild Burger is a dog-friendly eatery serving gluten-free, vegan, and meat dishes to locals and tourists alike. Visitors to American Wild Burger wanting to dig into a WildBurger, a patty created with a combination of beef, chicken, and turkey, alongside their furry friend can sit at one of its four outdoor tables to enjoy their meal. The restaurant's menu includes build-your-own burger options, wraps, sandwiches, wings, tacos, signature burgers such as the Cali Classic and the Philly Burger, and Cheese Fries. Visitors recommend giving the Southwest Stuffed Avacado a try. See Details

Kaufman's Bagel & Delicatessen

Skokie, IL

Kaufman's Bagel & Delicatessen Kaufman's Bakery and Delicatessen is a dog-friendly spot to grab a bagel or a sweet treat. Visitors to Kaufman's craving a Pastrami sandwich can head to one of its six outdoor tables to enjoy their meal alongside their furry friend. Kaufman's menu includes a huge range of sandwiches, brisket, salads, chips, brownies, cookies, soups, chicken dishes, seafood, homemade sides and more. Kaufman regulars recommend ordering the corned beef and a side of pickles. Kaufman's Bakery and Delicatessen is open seven days a week from 7am to 7pm. See Details

Dengeos Restaurant

Skokie, IL

Dengeos Restaurant Dengeos is a homestyle restaurant serving both locals and tourists in a dog-friendly environment. Dengeos offers eight outdoor tables to guests with dogs wanting to dig into a plate of Grecian Chicken alongside their furry friend. The fast-casual restaurant's menu includes sandwiches, burgers, salads, chicken dinners, hot dogs, specialties such as Italian Beef, and Cheesy Meatballs, ribs, seafood, desserts, and more. Frequent visitors to Dengeos recommend ordering the gyros. This location is open Monday through Saturday from 10am to 10pm and Sunday from 10am to 9pm. See Details

Great Escape

Schiller Park, IL

Great Escape Great Escape is a historic, dog-friendly restaurant with a warm and cozy atmosphere, a resident ghost in a black suit, and an attached antique bar where Al Capone drank and Tom Mix made silent movies in the early 1900's. Visitors with dogs wanting to sniff out paranormal activity can head to one of Great Escape's twelve ""absolutely dog-friendly"" outdoor tables to enjoy a drink. The Great Escape's menu includes a range of starters, soups, salads, chili, ribs, chicken, pork chops, pasta, seafood, sandwiches, burgers, and more. Frequent visitors rave about the atmosphere and the wind turbine out back powering the restaurant. Great Escape is open Monday through Friday from 11am to 10pm, Saturday from 11am to 10pm and Sunday from 11am to 10pm." See Details

Portillo's

Schaumburg, IL

Portillo's Portillo's, located in Schaumburg, is a casual eatery that serves up a variety of tasty American fare. Choose from menu options including salads, chili, hot dogs, burgers, sandwiches, beef, sausage, chicken, ribs, pasta, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their fifteen pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Try the Turkey Florentine Panini with thinly-sliced turkey breast, smoked gouda, sauteed spinach, caramelized onions, and sundried tomato mayo on grilled tomato focaccia. Or go for the Jumbo Hot Dog topped with mustard, relish, celery salt, fresh onions, tomatoes, kosher pickle, and sport peppers on a steamed poppy seed bun. Before you leave, grab a Shake to-go in your favorite flavor (Chocolate, Vanilla, Strawberry, or Chocolate Cake!) 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

Portillo's

Skokie, IL

Portillo's Portillo's, located in Skokie, is a casual eatery that serves up a variety of tasty American fare. Choose from menu options including salads, chili, hot dogs, burgers, sandwiches, beef, sausage, chicken, ribs, pasta, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their six pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Try the Turkey Florentine Panini with thinly-sliced turkey breast, smoked gouda, sauteed spinach, caramelized onions, and sundried tomato mayo on grilled tomato focaccia. Or go for the Jumbo Hot Dog topped with mustard, relish, celery salt, fresh onions, tomatoes, kosher pickle, and sport peppers on a steamed poppy seed bun. Before you leave, grab a Shake to-go in your favorite flavor (Chocolate, Vanilla, Strawberry, or Chocolate Cake!) 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

Culver's

Mount Prospect, IL

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

No Wake Bar & Grill

Barrington, IL

No Wake Bar & Grill No Wake Bar and Grill is a dog-friendly restaurant tucked away on the Lower Fox River. Visitors to No Wake looking to dine and drink alongside their dog can do so at one of its outdoor tables. No Wake's menu includes appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches, burgers, wraps, seafood, chicken and steak entrees. Desserts include Key Lime Pie, White Chocolate Orange Creamsicle Cake, Tropical Sorbet and a Brownie Sundae. Loyal No Wake Bar and Grille customers recommend ordering the homemade chips with salsa and guacamole. The kitchen's hours are 11:30am to 9:00pm daily. Bar hours vary seasonally, so guests should check the website or call ahead before arriving. See Details

Crosbys Kitchen

Chicago, IL

Crosbys Kitchen Crab cakes, chicken and biscuits, babyback ribs. and smoky meats straight from the rotisserie. Patio seating is dog friendly. See Details

Rand Red Hots

Des Plaines, IL

Rand Red Hots Rand Red Hots is a dine in and drive thru shop serving a variety of hot dogs and fresh cut fries in a dog-friendly environment. Visitors to Rand Red Hots wanting to enjoy a Banana Malt alongside their furry friend can sit at one of its five outdoor tables. Along with hot dogs, its menu includes Polish sausage, tamales, shakes, malts, cones, Frozen Bananas, chills, floats, and sundaes. Regulars recommend the strawberry milkshake. Rand Red Hots is open seven days a week from 11am to 10pm. See Details

North Branch

Glenview, IL

North Branch North Branch Pizza and Burger Co. is a locally-owned, dog-friendly restaurant serving delicious food and drinks to community members and tourists alike. Visitors to North Branch wanting to chow down on a Crispy BBQ Ranch Chicken Salad alongside their canine can head to one of its three outdoor tables to enjoy their meal. Its menu includes a range of starters, salads, wings, pizzas, tacos, sandwiches, chicken entrees, ribs, pasta dishes, Tavern Fish and Chips, and desserts. Frequent visitors to North Branch recommend ordering the fish tacos or the turkey burger. North Branch is open Sunday through Wednesday from 11am to 10pm and Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 11am to 11pm. See Details

Kuma's Corner

Schaumburg, IL

Kuma's Corner Kuma's Corner is a dog-friendly eatery in Schaumburg, IL. Fido is welcome to join you at a table with an umbrella on the patio. The restaurant serves American comfort food and the burgers are named after heavy metal bands. A full bar is available. See Details

Chicken Works & Salad Company

Chicago, IL

Chicken Works & Salad Company Chicken Works and Salad Company is a dog-friendly restaurant serving locals and tourists alike. Dog owners looking to enjoy a meal alongside their furry friend can sit at one of Chicken Works and Salad Company's few outdoor tables to enjoy a Chicken Works Wrap filled with chicken breast, bacon bits, lettuce, sharp cheddar cheese, tomatoes, cucumber, and honey mustard sauce. Chicken Works and Salad Company's menu includes half chicken dishes, whole chicken dishes, quarter chicken dishes, soups, sandwiches, wraps, a salad bar, and homemade side dishes such as Carrots with Pineapple, Potato Salad, Mac and Cheese, a Baked Potato, Sweet Curry Rice with Vegetables, Green Beans, and more. Chicken Works and Salad Bar is open Monday through Saturday from 11am to 9pm. See Details

Big Ange's Eatery

Arlington Heights, IL

Big Ange's Eatery Big Ange's Eatery is a family owned and operated, quick-serve spot to grab bbq and made to order sandwiches in a dog-friendly atmosphere. Dog owners can head to one of Big Ange's seven outdoor tables to enjoy a meal alongside their canine. Big Ange's claims that "if your dog is cute enough, he or she might get a burger or a hot dog." The Eatery's menu includes bbq sandwiches, Homemade Mac and Cheese, Rib Tips, hot dogs, hamburgers, and signature sandwiches such as Italian Eggplant/Sausage Sandwich Combo, a Sweet Pepper Sandwich, Meatball Sandwich, and Italian "Porchetta" Pork Sandwich. Extras include a Homemade Tamale and Fresh Cut French Fries. Grandma Fridono's Fresh Squeezed Lemonade and Homemade Italian Ice are available to accompany your meal. Big Ange's is open Tuesday and Wednesday from 11am to 7pm, Thursday from 11am to 8pm and Friday and Saturday from 11am to 7pm. See Details

Sunset Foods

Northbrook, IL

Sunset Foods Sunset Foods is a pet-friendly neighborhood supermarket serving pre-cooked meals, exotic snacks and other tasty dishes. Visitors to Sunset Foods wanting to dine alongside their canine can head to one of its five outdoor tables to enjoy their meal. The grill's menu includes burgers, sandwiches, wraps, and salads. Frequent visitors to Sunset Foods recommend ordering the Southwestern Turkey Burger with sweet potato fries. This location of Sunset Foods is open seven days a week from 7am to 9pm. See Details

Buona Beef

Hoffman Estates, IL

Buona Beef A quick, casual restaurant chain, Buona Beef is a dog-friendly spot to find Original Italian Beef in Hoffman Estates. Visitors wanting to enjoy a dish from its menu, which is a blend of old-school Chicago classics and next-generation choices, can do so alongside Fido at one of its three outdoor tables. Buona Beef's menu includes salads, soups, hand-rolled pizzas, barbeque dishes, sandwiches, paninis, burgers, hot dogs, and classics such as its Meatballs Marinara sub, Charbroiled Sausage, and Gravy Bread. Those with room for dessert can indulge in Hand-Filled Cannoli, Fresh Baked Oatmeal Raisin Cookies, a Ghiradelli Fudge Brownie, and Hand Mixed Shakes. 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

Stacked & Folded

Winnetka, IL

Stacked & Folded Stacked and Folded is a dog-friendly restaurant serving artisanal sandwiches and fusion tacos. Dog owners with a hankering for a healthy dining experience can head to one of its four outdoor tables to enjoy their meal. Along with its ""stacked"" sandwiches and ""folded"" tacos, the eatery serves ""forked"" salad dishes. Favorites include the Turkey and Brie sandwich, which is hand carved oven roasted turkey breast with slices of granny smith apple, brie cheese, and cranberry aioli served on pecan raisin bread, as well as the Duck Bacon BLT Maple, or the Garlic Shrimp Tacos. Stacked and Folded is open Monday through Saturday from 11am to 8pm and Sunday from 11am to 4pm." See Details