Dog Friendly Restaurants in Ava, IL

There are 2 dog-friendly restaurants in Ava that welcome dogs at their outdoor tables, and 6 more nearby. Need help to decide where to eat? Here’s a detailed description of each restaurant, along with pictures and reviews from other dog owners. Coming from out of town? Get a discounted rate on pet friendly hotels in Ava. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly Scratch Brewing Company
Scratch Brewing Company Ava, IL is home to the pet-friendly Scratch Brewing Company. This local microbrewery welcomes owners to sit beside their dogs at one of the outdoor tables on the partially shaded patio while enjoying a draft beer. Sip on your drink while enjoying a wood-fired pizza like the sliced potato, rosemary & sausage pie. Food is available on select days throughout the week, and owners are encouraged to bring their own picnic when their menu isn't available. See Details
Pet Friendly Gabby's Bar and Grill
Gabby's Bar and Grill Dog-friendly Gabby's Bar and Grill in Ava, IL, has outdoor dog-friendly seating that is umbrella covered to help keep Fido cool. The menu includes salads, seafood, grilled items, burgers, wraps, sandwiches and pasta, and the bar offers a range of beverage options. Order off the menu or choose from the buffet options when available. See Details
St. Nicholas Brewing Company Located in the historic St. Nicholas Hotel in Du Quoin, IL, St. Nicholas Brewing Company is a dog-friendly microbrewery and restaurant where Fido is welcome on the large outdoor patio. The menu features elevated pub fare like wings, beer cheese pretzels, loaded nachos, fish and chips, steak frites, flatbreads, and creative brunch dishes like chicken and waffles. See Details
17th Street Barbecue Featured on Food Network, the Travel Channel, and more, 17th Street Barbecue is a dog-friendly restaurant in Murphysboro. There are eight outdoor tables to dog owners with Fido in tow wanting to dig into a basket of Southern Fried Dill Pickles once featured in the New York Times. The menu includes items like pimento cheese and sausage, BBQ nachos, burgers, signature potatoes, ribs, and sandwiches, plus entrees such as grilled pork chops, beef sausage links, and a fish dinner. Diners with room for dessert can indulge in homemade sweets such as bread pudding, brownies, or banana pudding. See Details
Dairy Queen Dairy Queen is a dog-friendly quick-service food concept serving frozen sweet treats to Pinckneyville locals and tourists alike. three outdoor tables are available to dog owners with a sweet tooth wanting to indulge alongside Fido. Dairy Queen's menu is comprised of Grillburgers, artisan-style sandwiches, hot dogs, chicken strip baskets, snacks such as Pretzel Sticks with Zesty Queso, Potato Skins, and chicken snack melts, salads, and sides such as fries, onion rings, and cheese curds. Its menu also includes blizzards, hot desserts a la mode, dipped cones, sundaes, cold and blended coffees, shakes, malts, and Orange Julius drinks. 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
Panera Bread Carbondale Panera Bread in Carbondale has four pet-friendly outdoor tables, so you can bring your dog along to dine. The popular national chain serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks. Stop by early for one of their freshly baked breakfast sandwiches, pastries, or baked egg souffle. They're also known for their fresh, and clean eating salads, soups, and refreshing drinks. They even have a full espresso and coffee bar. A drive-thru window is also available, so you don't have to tie your dog up outside while you go in to order. See Details
Sonic Drive-In This fast food restaurant on Howellman Drive offers carhop service and a handful of pet-friendly tables. At Sonic Drive-In you can get burgers and hot dogs, chicken sandwiches, plus fries, tater tots, and mozzarella sticks. Sonic Drive-In is known for their vast selection of drinks, like Frozen Lemonade, Strawberry Limeade, and Grape Sluch with Rainbow Candy. There is also a selection of milkshakes, Sonic Blasts, waffle cone sundaes, and ice cream slushes. See Details
Midland Inn Midland Inn is a pet-friendly restaurant in Murphysboro, IL. Your leashed pup can join you at one of their outdoor tables for a meal. Their menu features American classics for you to pair with a refreshing cold beer. See Details

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