Dog Friendly American Restaurants in Arkansas

Local Flavor Cafe is a dog-friendly eatery in Eureka Springs, AR, where Fido can join you at an outdoor patio table. Their menu offers salads, sandwiches, burgers, and house specials like grilled salmon and shrimp Diablo.

Dizzy’s Gypsy Bistro is a dog-friendly restaurant located within River Market in Little Rock, AR. Fido is welcome to join you at outdoor tables. Their menu items are scratch-made daily, featuring must‑try starters like the award‑winning La Petit Roche cheese dip and hot artichoke nachos, hearty soups and creative salads, and entrees like the decadent white truffle mac & cheese and the flavorful Electra’s Baked Chicken Casserole to inventive handhelds like the Gypsy Burger, Real McCoy Reuben, and San Miguel wrap.

The Grumpy Rabbit is a dog-friendly restaurant in Lonoke, AR. Your leashed dog is welcome to join you at a table on the outdoor covered patio. Try the Grumpy Burger, Reuben, or bacon egg salad sandwich while you're visiting. Don't forget to ask your server about their brunch menu!

Stickyz in Little Rock, AR serves wings, grilled burgers and sandwiches and French Quarter pizza. Their covered patio seating is dog friendly, but guests are advised to call in advance to ensure availability.

Bubbalu's is a dog-friendly restaurant in the heart of downtown Hot Springs, AR. Your leashed, well-behaved dog is welcome to join you at an indoor table. This award-winning burger joint serves up fresh, never-frozen Angus burgers that are pressed fresh everyday, Nathan's Hot Dogs, veggie burgers, grilled chicken, and seasonal sandwiches. Pair your meal with a root beer float!

Balcony Bar & Restaurant, located at the dog-friendly Basin Park Hotel in Eureka Springs, AR, welcomes Fido at outdoor tables with scenic views of Spring Street and Basin Park. During colder months the patio is heated. The diverse menu includes hearty appetizers, fresh salads, and signature entrees like the War Eagle Friday Fish Fry and Chicken Mac & Cheese. The Balcony is particularly renowned for its "Best Burger in Eureka Springs."

Dogs are welcome at eight outdoor tables at this Creole restaurant. The Faded Rose serves New-Orleans style steaks, Creole comfort foods, and drinks from the full bar. Menu items include fried green tomatoes, crawfish bread with Reine sauce, bacon-wrapped filet, and shrimp, okra and andouille sausage gumbo. The Faded Rose is open for lunch and dinner Sunday - Thursday 11am - 10pm, Friday - Saturday 11am - 11pm.

Whispering Woods Grill is a dog-friendly restaurant in Jordan, AR, where Fido is welcome at one of seven outdoor tables outside. The menu features appetizers, salads, gourmet dinner entrees, vegetarian options, burger of the month specials, and desserts.

Fido is welcome to join you at one of the few outdoor pet-friendly tables on the patio at Slim and Shorty's, a bar and eatery in Arkadelphia, AR. Enjoy lunch and dinner menu items like wings, fried calamari, steak, shrimp, salads, sandwiches, desserts, and more. They also serve a kids menu.

The Purple Cow Restaurant is a dog-friendly diner and soda fountain in Hot Springs, AR. The restaurant is a popular spot serving gourmet burgers, specialty sandwiches, and old-fashioned soda fountain treats like the famous hand-dipped purple vanilla shake. Menu items include grilled patty melt sandwich, onion rings, the Rodeo Burger, chicken finger platter, and banana split. Brunch is served on the weekend, too.

The Filling Station Restaurant in Eureka Springs is an American, roadside pit stop that offers home cooking and blue plate specials. A popular stop for classic car enthusiasts and bikers, your furry traveling partner will be welcome at their four dog-friendly tables on the patio. Breakfast includes all the classic staples with hash browns, toast, eggs, bacon, and more. Lunch digs include salad, sandwiches, burgers, and Southern favorites like Frito Pie.

Dogs are welcome on the outdoor patio at Oven & Tap, a bar and grill in downtown Bentonville, AR. Open in the summer months, the patio offers a dog-friendly spot to enjoy Southern-Italian dishes like wood-fired pizzas, pasta Bolognese, and charcuterie, plus craft beer and cocktails.

Bubba Brews on Lake Hamilton, located in Hot Springs, AR, is a casual, dog-friendly restaurant where Fido is welcome to join you on the outdoor patio. Their menu includes hot wings, pulled pork sandwiches, burgers, pizza and more, as well as a wide selection of microbrews and signature drinks.

Purple Cow offers a 1950s diner atmosphere with gourmet sandwiches, burgers, and desserts. This location has six outdoor tables with dog-friendly seating so you can share a shake with Fido. The menu includes burgers, hot dogs, platters, and an assortment of soda shop favorites. Their specialty is the hand-dipped, purple vanilla shake. You'll also find more classic options with shakes, malts, ice cream sodas, and floats. Purple Cow in Conway is open Sunday through Thursday from 11am to 9pm and Friday through Saturday from 11am to 10pm. Brunch is served on Saturday and Sunday from 11am to 2pm.

Eureka Grill, located in Eureka Springs, AR, is a casual eatery that serves up a variety of delicious fare. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Eureka Grill is open Monday through Thursday from 11am to 4pm, Friday through Saturday from 11am to 6pm, and Sunday from 12pm to 6pm.

Pet-friendly Smitty's Garage Burgers & Beer with a location in Fayetteville, AR invites Fido to join you at a table on their outdoor covered patio. Their classic American fare includes appetizers, tacos, salads and burgers. Enjoy a pint of beer or a frozen cocktail with your meal.

McAlister's Deli is a dog-friendly restaurant on N Hills Blvd. This deli has four tables outside for dogs and their owners. Their chefs are proud to serve food prepared with fresh ingredients made to order. The crafted sandwiches on the menu are the specialty of the kitchen. Meat eaters can indulge in the McAlister's Club, the King Club, horseradish roast beef and cheddar, garden fresh turkey, or the black cherry and ham sandwich. Vegetarians can indulge in their new veggie sandwich or the four cheese griller, a mom-made favorite prepared their way. If you like the sound of ginormous spuds, you can order one of their topped potatoes instead, like the black Angus roast beef spud. Please note that table service isn't available, so you'll need to tie your dog up while you order inside.

Tusk and Trotter has an upscale pub atmosphere with dark wood and early 20th century decor. They offer two small tables outside with dog-friendly seating. The menu handcrafted and creative takes on regional classics and bar bites. You'll find dishes like the Flankenstein which comes with short ribs or the Popcorn Escargot Po'Boy. They serve a range of burgers, seafood, and meat entrees for almost any appetite. The drink list is equally diverse with several house cocktails, classic beverages, wines, and beers. Tusk and Trotter is open Monday from 4:00pm to 9:30pm, Tuesday through Thursday from 11:00am to 9:30pm, Friday from 11:00am to 11:00pm, Saturday from 10:00am to 11:00pm, and Sunday from 10:00am to 9:00pm.

TGI Fridays provides a diverse menu with familiar favorites sure to please your whole pack. You can bring Fido to this location on E Oak Street in Conway where there are six dog-friendly tables outside. The menu items range from wings and salads to burgers and sandwiches. Signature mains include plates like ribs, chicken fingers, salmon, and pasta. The beverage selection is eclectic and refreshing with cocktails and beer as well as non-alcoholic options like smoothies and slushes.

The Little Red Restaurant in Fairfield Bay, AR is located at the Indian Hills Golf course and offers four dog-friendly tables. The menu features seasonal entrees like rainbow trout as well as familiar fare like salads, burgers, ribs, and chicken.