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Dog Friendly American Restaurants in Iowa

No need to leave Fido in the hotel room when you want to grab a bite! No matter where you’re headed, we can point you towards great American restaurants in Iowa that will welcome Fido to join you at an outdoor table. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly Clyde's Fine Diner

Clyde's Fine Diner

Clyde's Fine Diner

Clyde's Fine Diner in Des Moines, IA, is a dog-friendly eatery where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table. Clyde's serves upscale American cuisine, reimagined diner classics, craft cocktails and more.

Pet Friendly Pullman Bar & Diner

Pullman Bar & Diner

Pullman Bar & Diner

Pullman Bar and Diner dishes out Midwestern diner fare with a twist, cocktails, craft brews, and more in an authentic diner space. Bring Fido along to six dog-friendly outdoor tables and choose from menu options including avocado toast, smoothie bowls, cubano sandwiches, a BLT salad, shrimp and grits, local veggie succotash, and more! Pullman Bar and Diner is open Monday through Thursday from 8am to 10pm, Friday through Saturday from 8am to 10:30pm, and Sunday from 8am to 9pm.

Whiskey River

Whiskey River is a dog-friendly bar and grill in Ankeny, IA. Your pup can join you at an outdoor table on their patio, where he can enjoy items off their dog menu during the summer months. Stop in for American fare and choose from over 30 beers on tap.

Ox Yoke Inn

Ox Yoke Inn offers a limited menu on their pet-friendly patio in Amana, IA, where Fido can enjoy a fresh bowl of water and complimentary treats. Located in a building that dates back to 1856, this National Historic Landmark houses a menu full of old-world German and American recipes that have been passed down from generation to generation, including a popular honey apple pork dish that has been featured on Pork Paradise on the Travel Channel.

Bluebird Cafe

North Liberty, IA

Bluebird Cafe welcomes dogs at four outdoor tables! This cafe works with locally-sourced food partners in the area to serve up a mellow Midwestern menu. Breakfast is available all day everyday and includes classics like steak and eggs, biscuits and gravy, and a wide selection of omelets. Try the Bluebird BQ burger for lunch which comes with bacon, cheddar cheese, fried onions and BBQ sauce. Other favorites include the crab cake po'boy and the portobella salad. Dinner entrees include lasagna, New York strip, meatloaf and more. A fine selection of beer, wine and choice cocktails are available all day in addition to their delectable dessert menu. Bluebird Cafe is open Monday through Sunday 7am to 9pm.

LP Street Food

Cedar Rapids, IA

LP Street Food is a dog-friendly eatery in Cedar Rapids, IA. Fido is welcome to join you at a table on the patio. Adirondack chairs even have hooks to secure a dog leash, and pup cups are available! The restaurant offers unpretentious but delicious street food creations from around the globe. Have one of the seasonal cocktails with your meal. Visit their Instagram feed to view the daily specials.

Big Dave and Holly's

Big Dave and Holly's

Big Dave and Holly's is a restaurant in Le Claire, IA, where Fido is welcome at dog-friendly outdoor tables with views of the Mississippi River. The menu includes burgers, wraps, hot dogs, and soft serve ice cream and sundaes for dessert.

Tin Roost

North Liberty, IA

Tin Roost is a dog-friendly eatery in North Liberty, IA, where Fido can join you at an outdoor table under their partially covered patio. Their scratch kitchen serves up creative menu items like boneless chicken or cauliflower wings, truffle fries, fresh salads, burgers, sandwiches, steak frites, chicken alfredo, jambalaya, pork belly fried rice, tuna poke and more. Weekend brunch is also available. Try one of their creative Old Fashion cocktails.

Canteen Lunch in the Alley

Canteen Lunch in the Alley

In 1927, Canteen Lunch in the he Alley opened in Ottumwa, IA. Outside, you'll find two pet-friendly picnic tables for you and Fido to relax at and enjoy something from the concise American menu. Sink your canines into a loose meat sandwich on a bun with ketchup, an egg sandwich, a hot dog, or one of their homemade pies.

Bluebird Diner

Bluebird Diner is a hearty cafe serving up Midwestern soul food like Corned Beef Hash and Eggs, The El Lobo Burger topped with chili verde and melted pepper jack cheese, and Honey-Chipotle Glazed Pork Chops. Bring Fido along to the handful of pet-friendly outdoor tables for breakfast, lunch, or dinner! Start your day off with Steak and Eggs, or stop by for a burger at lunchtime. Try the signature Bluebird Noodles for dinner: linguine with marinara or alfredo and garlic bread. Coffee, wine, and beer are available as well, including a house-brewed Bluebird Bitter beer. Bluebird Diner is open Monday through Saturday from 7:00am to 9:00pm and Sunday from 7:00am to 8:00pm.

Prairie Canary Restaurant & Bar

Prairie Canary Restaurant & Bar

Prairie Canary is a dog-friendly restaurant located in the heart of Grinnell, IA. Fido is welcome at outdoor tables. The menu features a variety of dishes, including truffle fries, fried Brussels sprouts, Cajun shrimp, and mango chicken egg rolls. For main courses, options such as the maple sriracha chicken, blackened salmon sandwich, and pesto chicken sandwich are available. The restaurant also offers a selection of salads, burgers, and sandwiches.

The HandleBar

Dallas Center, IA

The HandleBar in Dallas Center, IA, is a craft beer and food destination with 32 craft beers on tap as well as sandwiches, salads, pastas and more. Dogs are allowed on the outdoor concrete patio, the crushed rock patio/bags court, and in the two-acre green space around the pond. The bar is located directly off the Raccoon River Valley bike trail.

BlackStone

BlackStone is a dog-friendly American restaurant serving delicious food in a contemporary setting in Iowa City, IA. Fido is welcome to join you at table on the outside patio. BlackStone have a full service bar so enjoy a draft beer, martini, or glass of wine when stopping by for lunch or dinner. Each weekday from 3-6pm Blackstone holds a discounted Whiskey pour, and with over 150 different bottles on site, your tastebuds will be spoiled for choice.

Culver's

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

Barn Town Brewing

West Des Moines, IA

Barn Town Brewing

Barn Town Brewing is a locally owned brewpub serving up from scratch comfort food and craft beer on the border of West Des Moines & Waukee, Iowa. Outdoor patio area is pet-friendly.

Maxwell's Beach Cafe

Arnolds Park, IA

Maxwell's Beach Cafe

Maxwell's offers salads, sandwiches, and wraps for lunch, and delicious dinner entrees such as rigatoni, rack of lamb, yellowfin tuna, filet mignon, and rock lobster tails. Patio seating with lake views is dog friendly.

Starlite Room

Cedar Rapids, IA

Starlite Room is a dog-friendly burger restaurant which has served the community of Cedar Rapids, IA, since 1958. Bring Fido to accompany you at a table on the covered outdoor patio. Starlight Room specializes in burgers and also serve tasty wraps and sandwiches. Starlight Room has a full bar with a range of local Iowa beers in addition to craft beer, seltzer and wine. A children's menu is available.

Kickstand

Cedar Rapids, IA

Kickstand is a bike-themed burger joint in Cedar Rapids serving up big burgers, chicken sandwiches, wraps, seafood, all-day breakfast, and bar bites. Several dog-friendly outdoor tables are perfect for Fido! Bring him along and try Kickstand Tots topped with cheddar jack cheese and bacon, then go for the Bacon Egg and Cheeseburger with steak fries or the Pork Tenderloin Sandwich. Breakfast sandwiches and burritos are available as well!

Zombie Burger + Drink Lab

Zombie Burger + Drink Lab

Located in downtown Des Moines, IA, is Zombie Burger + Drink Lab, a restaurant famous for its inventive flavor combos in a "post-apocalyptic chic" setting. Their dog-friendly sidewalk patio lets you bring Fido to your dining experience. Try one of their burgers like the Army of Darkness, They're Coming To Get You, Barbara, Dawn of the Dead, or Poultrygeist. Don't forget to add one of their delicious shakes to your meal!

George's Local

Cedar Falls, IA

The spacious outdoor front patio at George's Local in Cedar Falls, IA, welcomes pups! This pet-friendly American restaurant and bar serves lunch, dinner and weekend brunch. Featured menu items include breakfast pizza, breakfast burrito, George's burger, tacos de birria, Asian salmon salad and pork tenderloin.

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