Dog Friendly American Restaurants in Wisconsin

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

The Keg & the Patio

Wisconsin Dells, WI

The Keg & the Patio The Keg & The Patio, located in Wisconsin Dells, WI, is a dog friendly, downtown bar and grill where small dogs are welcome to join you at an outdoor table on the patio for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Offering a great spot for homemade breakfast and bloody's, their menu also features homemade pizza, burgers, and unique sandwiches. Try their Spit Carved Gyros, the Early Bird Burger topped with Burger cheddar, Jones Farms cherry smoked bacon, and an over easy egg on a pretzel bun, a house-made pizza, wings, cheese curds and more. Breakfast options include biscuits and gravy, omelets, French toast, and pancakes. See Details

TJ's Harbor Restaurant

Oshkosh, WI

TJ's Harbor Restaurant Boasting great views of Lake Winnebago from the outdoor deck, you and Fido will discover twenty dog-friendly tables at TJ's Harbor Restaurant. Their chefs pride themselves on offering a rotisserie-inspired menu, slow roasting all of the meat for their sandwiches, salads, and pasta in their rotisserie oven. The entrees on offer include a popular halibut plate: seared halibut with sauteed asparagus, heirloom tomatoes, and artichokes over pesto gnocchi, finished with a lemon gremolata. TJ's Harbor Restaurant is open Sunday through Thursday from 11am to 9pm and Friday to Saturday from 11am to 10pm. See Details

Blue Horse Cafe

Fish Creek, WI

Blue Horse Cafe Blue Horse Cafe provides four pet-friendly tables outside. Additionally, servers will bring parched dogs a water bowl to cool them down. Their all-day breakfast menu includes a Sunrise Egg Sandwich: grilled egg, Wisconsin cheddar cheese, a choice of ham, sausage patty, or bacon on an English muffin. For lunch, the kitchen prepares a number of sandwiches, like the popular Muffaletta, a jam-packed sandwich stuffed with salami, pepperoni, ham, pickled onions, tomatoes, seasonal greens, and provolone cheese with house-made Italian dressing and an olive tapenade, served on focaccia bread. The Blue Horse Cafe is open every day of the week from 7am to 5pm. See Details

Ground Round at River's Edge

Oshkosh, WI

Ground Round at River's Edge Ground Round at River's Edge in Oshkosh, WI, serves a tasty array of breakfast, lunch, and dinner dishes in spacious waterfront setting with dog-friendly outside seating. A menu chock-full of delicious fare includes biscuits and gravy, corned beef hash, creme brulee French toast, hot Sicilian sandwiches, Baja tacos, chicken parmesan, bison burgers, baby back ribs, sirloin and shrimp, and baked cod. Dogs are welcome to join their owners at outside tables. See Details

Buckley's Restaurant and Bar

Milwaukee, WI

Buckley's Restaurant and Bar You and Fido will find ten pet-friendly tables at Buckley's Restaurant. If you're trying to dine with your dog in the evening, it's worth calling ahead to reserve. Their starters come highly recommended by local patrons. You may want to start your dining experience off with truffled fried artichokes, meatballs, or Vietnamese chicken wings. Their main menu is made up of high-end American fare, including Parisian gnocchi, served with chicken confit, Parisian gnocchi, broccolini, shiitake mushrooms, schmaltz, and birch-mushroom broth. Buckley's is open Monday through Saturday from 11am to 10pm and Sunday from 10am to 10pm. See Details

Tipsy Cow

Madison, WI

Tipsy Cow During warmer months, enjoy a variety of Wisconsin fare while your dog enjoys a bowl of fresh cool water on The Tipsy Cow's patio in Madison. Their menu highlights a variety of ingredients from the Badger State, such as rolls from Clasen's Bakery, Nueske's bacon, and Knoche's meat items. The seasonal patio closes during the winter season. Calling ahead is recommended to ensure a pet-friendly outdoor table is available. See Details

Lucille

Madison, WI

Lucille Lucille is a tri-level fresh cocktail, craft beer, pizza and shared platters venue located at the gateway of Madison’s historic culinary and entertainment center – the First Settlement District of Madison, WI. The locally-sourced, yet globally inspired menu features wood-fired pizza, Wisco-Detroit cheddar-crusted black steel pan pizza, and artfully crafted Pan-Latin cuisine. Outdoor seating welcomes well-behaved dogs, and reservations are recommended. See Details

Bread and Bean Eatery

Sheboygan Falls, WI

Bread and Bean Eatery Bread and Bean Eatery is a dog-friendly spot to grab a simple and creative dish. Dog owners can sit at one of Bread and Bean's four sidewalk tables to enjoy a plate of Sarasota Shrimp while Fido lounges underfoot. Bread and Bean's menu includes appetizers, soups, salads, seafood, pasta, paninis, wraps, burgers, pizzas, and entrees such as Kentucky Sirloin, St. John Salmon, an Anywhere USA Noodle Bowl, and Pittsburg Pretzel Crusted Chicken. Bread and Bean Eatery is open for lunch, Monday through Friday from 10:30am to 2:00pm, Saturday from 11:00am to 1:30pm and for dinner, Tuesday through Friday from 4:00pm to 8:00pm. See Details

Cafe Lulu

Milwaukee, WI

Cafe Lulu Cafe Lulu has six pet-friendly tables outside. Their kitchen offers a variety of unique hot sandwiches, soups, and salads. Although they specialize in meaty sandwiches, there are several vegetarian options on the menu as well, including the 'Bella Grill: grilled portobello mushrooms, roasted red peppers, and crisp spring greens tucked into a fresh baguette spread with tangy Boursin cheese. Cafe Lulu is open Monday through Thursday from 11am to 10pm, Friday to Saturday from 11am to 11pm, and Sunday from 10am to 9pm. See Details

The Summer Kitchen Restaurant

Sister Bay, WI

The Summer Kitchen Restaurant Dogs are welcome at seven outdoor tables at this cafe. The Summer Kitchen serves American fare for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Popular menu items include the breakfast burrito, huevos rancheros, cashew chicken salad, Door County whitefish, fried perch and shrimp, beef liver and bacon, and cheese curds. The Summer Kitchen is open daily from 7:30am - close. See Details

The Daily Dose Cafe

Kenosha, WI

The Daily Dose Cafe The Daily Dose Cafe has five pet-friendly tables where you can sit with your dog. You can get breakfast or lunch at The Daily Dose, or even just a pick me up of a cup of Colectivo Coffee. Breakfast is served until 11am and has options like French Toast Panini, Frittata of the Week, and Bisculicious Plate. For lunch, you can pick up their signature sandwich, the Awesome Beef, which is sliced beef with cheese and sambal chili sauce. There are also fresh salads and soups that you can pair with your sandwich. Open Monday through Friday 6am to 3pm, Saturday 7am to 2pm, and Sunday 7am to 1pm. See Details

The Depot Gastropub

Green Bay, WI

The Depot Gastropub The Depot Gastropub is a dog-friendly gastropub in Green Bay, WI. Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table. The pub serves appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches, pastas, burgers, flatbreads, and more. If you have room for dessert, try the Candied Bacon Brownie Sundae. See Details

Jackson Harbor Soup & Sandwiches

Washington Island, WI

Jackson Harbor Soup & Sandwiches Jackson Harbor Soup and Sandwiches, located in Washington Island, WI, is a casual joint that serves up delicatessen-style fare. Choose from menu options including soups, salads, sandwiches, wraps, paninis, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their eight pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Start off with a cup of the Beer and Cheddar Soup, then chow down on the JH Sub-a-Drift Sandwich with ham, turkey, salami, cheddar, Swiss, lettuce, tomatoes, banana peppers, honey mustard, and mayo on a hoagie roll. Or go for the Jen Panini with turkey, sauerkraut, Thousand Island dressing, Swiss cheese, and jalapenos on toasted rye bread. See Details

CT's Deli

Rhinelander, WI

CT's Deli CT's Deli, located in Rhinelander, WI, is a casual eatery that serves up a variety of delicious soups, salads, sandwiches, and wraps. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their ten pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Try the Fire-Braised Turkey Sandwich with turkey, jalapeno bacon, Roma tomatoes, pepper jack cheese, and chipotle ranch on a Telera roll. Or go for the Grilled Italiano Sandwich with genoa salami, calabrese, spicy pepperoni, provolone, roasted red peppers, and basil-pesto mayo. For something a bit lighter, try the Autumn Apple Salad with turkey, apples, spiced pecans, dried cherries, onion, red pepper, bleu cheese, and a Creole honey mustard vinaigrette. CT's Deli is open Monday through Friday from 10am to 6pm, and Saturday from 10am to 2pm. See Details

Bluefront Cafe

Sturgeon Bay, WI

Bluefront Cafe Bluefront Cafe is a dog-friendly, casual American restaurant in Sturgeon Bay, WI, specializing in lunch fare. Fido is welcome to join you at a table on the outdoor patio. Try their crunchy taco kale salad, meatloaf sandwich, or the banh mi bowl while you're visiting. Ask a staff member about their daily special! See Details

Black Locust Cafe

Madison, WI

Black Locust Cafe Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table at Black Locust Cafe, a dog-friendly eatery in Madison, WI. Enjoy drinks options like coffee, beer, and kombucha. Some of their food options include crepes, avocado toast, biscuits and gravy, sandwiches and more. They also serve a variety of vegan and vegetarian options. See Details

Culver's

Baraboo, WI

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

Baumgartner's Cheese Store & Tavern

Monroe, WI

Baumgartner's Cheese Store & Tavern Baumgartner's Cheese Store & Tavern is a dog-friendly restaurant in Monroe, WI, and is known as Wisconsin's oldest cheese store. Fido is welcome to join you in their outside seating area, weather permitting. They feature some of Wisconsin's finest cheese, as well as imported cheeses, specialty foods and much more. See Details

The Wicked Hop

Milwaukee, WI

The Wicked Hop The Wicked Hop offers tasty sandwiches like the Billy Bob and filling entrees like Argentinian Hanger Steak. The front sidewalk tables are dog friendly. See Details

Milwaukee Burger Company

Wausau, WI

Milwaukee Burger Company Wausau's Milwaukee Burger Company is a casual, dog friendly eatery where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table. Famous for their burgers and cheese curds, they also offer wings, nachos, soup, salads, pub sandwiches, craft beer, margaritas, specialty cocktails, and more. Try the The Blueberry Hangover burger - a blueberry marinated patty topped with everything but the kitchen sink; the Peanut Butter & Jelly (Hot) burger, or a Brown Sugar & Smoked Cheddar burger. See Details