Dog Friendly American Restaurants in Maine

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 Maine that will welcome Fido to join you at an outdoor table. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly Bitter End
Bitter End Bitter End, located in Wells, ME, is a trendy dog-friendly eatery that serves up a myriad of delectable fare. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables on the spacious outdoor patio with Adirondack chairs and a fire pit. The diverse menu features dishes like Portuguese mussels, nine-hour bolognese, and seafood paella. See Details
Pet Friendly The Pickled Wrinkle
The Pickled Wrinkle The Pickled Wrinkle is a seasonal, dog-friendly restaurant in Birch Harbor, ME. They welcome pets at outdoor tables whenever the weather is nice. Enjoy flame broiled burgers, pizza, grilled ribeyes, wings and more. Craft cocktails and beer are also available. See Details
Ruth and Wimpy's Outdoor seating with both a roof or umbrellas. See Details
The Red Barn The Red Barn is a pet-friendly establishment in Augusta, ME. Your leashed four-legged family member is welcome at a table in their large dining area, where he'll be greeted with a treat. For pet parents, stop in to enjoy seafood and chicken options for lunch or dinner. See Details
Side Street Cafe Side Street Cafe is a pet-friendly eatery in Bar Harbor, ME, that allows one dog per table on their outdoor patio. The menu features wings, tacos, salads, mac & cheese, sandwiches, fresh seafood entrees, and a full bar. See Details
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. See Details
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. See Details
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. See Details
Belfast Co-op Belfast Co-op welcomes dogs at a couple outdoor tables! Please note that table service is not available, and dogs cannot be left unattended. You'll need an extra pair of hands to wait with Fido while you go inside to order. The breakfast menu includes local free range eggs, home fries made with local organic potatoes, bagels, bacon, sausage, and gluten-free oatmeal. A savory selection of soups and salads make for great lunch starters. Beefy burgers and signature sandwiches abound, as well. Taking advantage of lots of local, organic and raw ingredients the deli aims to serve the healthiest, best meals around. Vegan and vegetarian options are also available. See Details
River Driver's Restaurant & Pub Located at the Twin Pine Cabins, River Drivers Restaurant has a couple pet-friendly table where you can dine overlooking Millinocket Lake. Serving American fare with local ingredients whenever possible, you can stop by for breakfast, lunch or dinner. The breakfast menu has options like pancakes and French toast, egg dishes, and sandwiches. For lunch or dinner, previous diners recommend the Lobster Bisque as a starter. You can order a Lobster Roll, Fish and Chips or one of the restaurant's half pound burgers. Entrees include Crab Stuffed Haddock or Atlantic Salmon. Stop by on Friday nights for the weekly fish fry. Open daily 7am to 9pm. See Details
Birches Resort You'll find fine dining at this pet-friendly restaurant with a few outdoor tables. Located inside the Birches Resort and open since the 1930s, the resort has been a destination for wilderness lovers for generations. The restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner to guests and diners alike. On weekends, the Traditional Prime Rib Dinner is available, which visitors give high marks. Reservations are recommended for dinner. Open daily 7am to 9pm. See Details
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. See Details
Blaze Blaze is a dog-friendly eatery in Bar Harbor, ME, where Fido can join you at an outdoor table on the patio with heat lamps. The menu features food cooked using a wood-fired oven, a wood-fired Argentinian Asador Grill, and a duck fat fryer. Enjoy small plates pork belly lollipops and poutine, plus burgers, sandwiches, tacos, pizza and more. A full bar with over 40 draft beers is also available. See Details
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 See Details
Maine Diner Fido is welcome to join you at one of the seasonal picnic tables outside next to Maine Diner in Wells, ME. This pet-friendly diner serves breakfast all day, along with a variety of salads, wraps, sandwiches, and seafood dishes. Wine, beer, and desserts are also available to complement your meal. Please note that table service isn't available, so your leashed pup will need to remain outside while you go in to place a takeout order. See Details
Cameron's Lobster House Craving some delicious shrimp? Maybe you’re in the mood for a hot cup of lobster stew? No matter what kind of meal you have in mind, Cameron's Lobster House is ready to prepare it for you using only locally caught seafood in every dish. Covered patio is dog friendly. See Details
Blaze Dogs are welcome at Blaze, where they offer six pet-friendly tables outside. The kitchen at Blaze specializes in preparing fresh entrees cooked in the wood-fired brick oven and specialty tacos, including Carolina tacos: beer-infused, house-smoked shredded BBQ pork, slaw, pickled red onion, and queso fresco in flour tortillas. One of the most popular dishes on the menu is the fire-roasted rabbit: local farmer's bacon, caramelized fennel, salt potato, rabbit jus, and fennel oil. Blaze is open Monday through Saturday from 11am to 1am and Sunday from 10am to 1am. See Details
Norway Brewing Company There are eight outdoor tables at Norway Brewing Company that welcome well-behaved dogs. The family-owned microbrewery is dedicated to using local ingredients and making scratch made food to go along with their brews. In addition to their own beers, Norway Brewing sells local and craft beers from other brewers. Their menu has snacks like pimento cheese and hand-cut sweet potato chips, plus sandwiches like the vegetarian Philly Bella or the Cuban. The menu is subject to change based on the season. Norway Brewing Company is open Wednesday and Thursday 4pm to 10pm, Friday 1pm to 11pm, Saturday 2pm to 11pm, and Sunday 11am to 3pm. See Details
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! See Details
Henry VIII Carvery Henry VIII Carvery has three pet-friendly outdoor tables where you are welcome to sit with your dog. The restaurant specializes in carved sandwiches, particularly their roast beef. There are eleven roast beef sandwiches, from the Beefeater with au jus, to the horseradish loaded Dragonslayer. They are also carving up ham, pork and turkey sandwiches and wraps. If you are looking for something a little lighter, they also have carved meat salads. Check out the extended and daily special menus which are posted in the restaurant. Open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 11am to 7pm, and Sunday 11am to 6pm. See Details
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