Dog Friendly American Restaurants in South Dakota

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

Pet Friendly The Custer Wolf
The Custer Wolf The Custer Wolf, located in Custer, SD, is a pet-friendly eatery where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table on their covered patio. This restaurant offers fresh made food and a variety of craft beer and wine. Their menu features tasty dishes such as Kettle Chip Nachos, a Walleye Po'Boy, the Chicken Artichoke Sandwich, Falafel Burger, Fish 'n' Chips, BLT Alfredo, Vegetable Medley w/ Chicken or Cod, and much more. Save room for some bread pudding! See Details
Pet Friendly The Depot Pub & Grill
The Depot Pub & Grill Fido is welcome on the back patio at The Depot Pub & Grill in Mitchell, SD. This dog-friendly, family-run eatery features American cuisine in a casual atmosphere. Menu items include steak dishes, burgers, soups and homemade desserts. They have 30 beers on tap and a full bar for all your beverage needs. See Details
Thirsty's Thirsty's is a dog-friendly restaurant in Rapid City, DS, that offers a menu of Tex-Mex delights to go along with a huge selection of foreign, domestic and microbrews on tap. Dogs are welcome to join you on their outdoor patio. See Details
Josiah's Coffeehouse & Cafe Josiah's Coffeehouse & Cafe is a pet-friendly Sioux Falls, SD eatery. Treat Fido to something delicious off the doggy menu, like a bowl or a pup cup, while you sit inside or outside on the patio together. Humans can sip on fresh, bold coffee or espresso and choose from scones, muffins, wraps, paninis or artisan pizza to eat. See Details
Bread & Circus Bread and Circus, located in Sioux Falls, SD, is a casual American delicatessen that serves up a variety of delicious eats. Dogs are welcome at pet-friendly outdoor tables. Start off with an order of the Naughty Fries topped with pork chile verde, taqueria pickles, queso fresco, cilantro, and radish. Next, chow down on the Fish & Chipwich with wild Alaskan cod, sea salt and vinegar chip crust, bread and butter pickles, tartar slaw, and American cheese on a potato roll. Bread and Circus is open Sunday through Thursday from 11am to 9pm, and Friday through Saturday from 11am to 10pm. See Details
The Canteen at the Custer Beacon The Canteen at The Custer Beacon, located in Custer, SD, is a casual, dog-friendly eatery where Fido is welcome to join you inside or at an outdoor table. Their menu features wings, salads, bowls, sandwiches and more. Beer and wine also available. See Details
Jacobs Brewhouse & Grocer Jacobs Brewhouse and Grocer is a restaurant in Deadwood, SD, that offers dog-friendly indoor and outdoor seating and a dog menu for Fido. Call ahead to ensure outdoor seating is available as it's weather permitting. This family-owned and operated brewhouse, restaurant, bakery, and gourmet market caries goodies like organic coffee, homemade doughnuts, and heartier American fare. See Details
The Gaslight The Gaslight is a warm tavern in Rockerville serving up South Dakota standards like Chislic, pork shanks, buffalo burgers, plenty of home-cooked comfort foods, pasta, steak, salad, and more in a bluegrass-themed environment. Fido is welcome at eight dog-friendly outdoor tables! Try the Country Fried Steak or the Loco Burger served open-face on Indian-fry bread with melted cheese and green chili! The Prime Rib served with au jus is a local favorite dish. Every Thursday, the restaurant hosts a Bluegrass Jam! Bring your own instrument or just sit back and enjoy the music. The Gaslight is open seven days a week from 11:00am to 9:00pm. See Details
Ruby House Restaurant Step back into the Old West at Ruby House, a turn-of-the-century style eatery with warm ambiance and dog-friendly outdoor seating. A hearty menu offers potato skins, Santa Fe chicken salad, bourbon ribeye steak, smoked baby back ribs, almond crusted salmon, and New Orleans Cajun pasta. Open seasonally from mid April to October. Call ahead for hours. See Details
M.B. Haskett Delicatessen Located in the heart of downtown Sioux Falls, M.B. Haskett is a deluxe delicatessen dishing out an artisan selection of French, Spanish, and Mediterranean-inflected deli staples, plus coffee roasted locally, wine, and craft beers. Stop by with Fido for brunch, breakfast, lunch, or libations; bring him along for dog-friendly dining and try the signature Muffaletta Sandwich, or go for a Sweet Crepe with raspberry, apricot, strawberry, or Nutella. A seasonal, three-course Prix Fixe dinner is served Friday through Sunday after 5:00pm, and on regular weekdays, the Comfort Pub menu is available with specials like the Strip Fillet and Chicken Rice Bowl. M.B. Haskett is open Monday through Thursday from 7:00am to 9:00pm, Saturday from 8:00am to 11:00pm, and Sunday from 8:00am to 9:00pm; the kitchen closes to prepare dinner Friday through Sunday from 2:00 to 5:00pm. See Details
Bobkat's Purple Pie Place Purple Pie Place in Custer is a can't-miss cafe serving famous homemade pies, plus lunch fare like salads, sandwiches, chicken pot pie, paninis, and mac-and-cheese. Bring Fido along to the dog-friendly outdoor tables and sample scratch-made Rhubarb, Bumbleberry, or Peach Pies, or go for a full meal and try the Classic Italian Panini topped with ham, salami, and provolone and served with Caesar dip. Or, go for the signature Chicken Pot Pie! Ice cream and sundaes are served for dessert as well. See Details
The Farmhouse Bistro & Bar Enjoy beautiful views and delicious food at The Farmhouse Bistro & Bar, a dog-friendly restaurant in Spearfish, SD. Fido is welcome to join you at a table on the back patio which overlooks Spearfish Creek. They offer a seasonal selection of dishes for lunch and dinner which include salad, sandwiches, burgers and larger seafood and meat entrees. See Details
Grap's Burgers & Brews Grap's Burgers & Brews is a casual, dog friendly eatery where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table on the heated patio. They specialize in American-style gourmet burgers and craft beers. Salads, fries, wings, onion rings, and more are also available. See Details
Sugar Shack Sugar Shack is a dog-friendly American restaurant situated just outside Deadwood, SD. Fido is welcome to join you at a picnic table on the fully covered spacious outside patio. Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner, Sugar Shack is best known for their juicy burgers, grilled cheese sandwiches, chicken fried steak and popular Friday Fish Fry. For breakfast, enjoy a signature Sugar Shack Scramble, biscuits and gravy, or traditional Old Timers breakfast. Pair your dish with an ice-cold beer or choose from a selection of juices, soda, tea, coffee, or hot chocolate. See Details
Shipwrecks Bar & Grill Fido is welcome on the large, pet-friendly Shipwrecks Bar & Grill patio in Rapid City, SD. Pets parents can enjoy their menu, which features grilled and fried seafood, burgers, chicken sandwiches and more. See Details
Tailgators Sports Bar & Grill Tailgators Grill and Bar is a casual tavern serving up bar food like tacos, appetizers, small plates, pizzas, sandwiches, chicken, seafood, steak, burgers, soups, salads, and seasonal specialties. Bring Fido along to the patio area with five dog-friendly tables and seating for ten! Try the Grilled Fish Tacos with pan-seared white fish, shredded lettuce, pico de gallo, spicy ranch, and lime, or feast on the House Specialty Burger topped with cheddar cheese, pecan wood bacon, and sauteed mushrooms on toasted ciabatta, and don�t forget to wash it all down with a draft from the well-stocked bar! Tailgators Grill and Bar is open 7:00am to 12:00 midnight Sunday through Thursday and Friday and Saturday from 7:00am to 2:00am. See Details
The Front Porch Restaurant and Bar The Front Porch Restaurant and Bar is a dog-friendly restaurant in Keystone, SD. Fido is welcome to join you at a table on their covered porch. Their classic American fare includes salads, pasta, steak and burgers. They also have a breakfast menu. See Details
Pheasant Restaurant & Lounge Brookings� oldest full-service restaurant, The Pheasant started as a small gas-station cafe and has grown into an institution serving up a menu of hand-pattied and char-broiled burgers, other grilled entrees, seafood, platters, salads, pasta, and handmade sandwiches, plus a full bar serving wine, liquor, cocktails, and beer. Five dog-friendly tables are perfect for Fido; bring him along and enjoy the live music on certain nights! Try the Wild Canadian Walleye, caught in cold Canadian waters, lightly breaded, and pan-seared with fresh lemon, served with garlic mashed potatoes or fresh vegetables. Finish it off with Trevor�s Artisanal Ice Cream, made in-house! The Pheasant is open Monday through Thursday 11:00am to 9:00pm and Friday and Saturday from 11:00am to 10:00pm; the lounge stays open until midnight or later. Monday nights feature live jazz music. See Details
Red Hog Saloon The Red Hog Saloon serves up pork dishes, sandwiches, baskets, wings, pizzas, and salads in a small-town bar environment. Bring Fido along to any of three dog-friendly outdoor tables and try the signature Red Hog Burger with a patty made of pork, beef, cheese, and bacon, topped with onions, lettuce, tomatoes, and pickles; or go for the Pork Wings with Honey Chipotle or Buffalo sauce! Personal pizzas are available as well; try the Red Hog Pizza with the same toppings as the burger! The Red Hog Saloon is open in Alpena from 11:00am to 10:00pm Sunday through Thursday and 11:00am to 11:00pm on Friday and Saturday. See Details
The Smoking Mule The Smoking Mule is a dog-friendly restaurant in Chamberlain, SD, where Fido may join you beside an outdoor table. Please note that table service isn't available, so Fido needs to wait outside while you order. This local tavern serves hearty American comfort food and craft beer. See Details
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