Dog Friendly Restaurants in Gardner, MA

There are 55 dog-friendly restaurants within 40 kilometers of Gardner that welcome dogs at their outdoor tables. 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 Gardner. Bone appetit!

The Westminster Brew Yard at Wachusett Brewing Company

Westminster, MA

The Westminster Brew Yard at Wachusett Brewing Company The Westminster Brew Yard at Wachusett Brewing Company in Massachusetts with dog-friendly outdoor seating. The unique bar, built in a custom Airstream trailer, features 24 Wachusett beers on draught along with Country Hard Seltzers, Fifty Trees Hard Ciders, Nauti Seltzers, Scratch Margaritas, and a selection of non-alcoholic beverages. The food menu changes frequently. They allow one dog per customer and pups aren't permitted on furnishings or to eat from the table. Current vaccination tags and license tags must be on Fido's collar. See Details

Rota Spring Ice Cream

Sterling, MA

Rota Spring Ice Cream Dogs are welcome at two outdoor picnic tables outside of this ice cream shop with a petting zoo. Rota Spring Farm Ice Cream serves freshly made ice cream cones, sundaes, frappes, and sherbet. For lunch, the shop also serves hot dogs, meatball subs, turkey subs, and chicken salad and tuna salad subs. Dogs are not allowed near the petting zoo. Rota Spring Farm Ice Cream is open seasonally from March and September daily 11:30am - 9pm, April - August daily 11:30am - 9:30pm, October daily 11:30am - 8pm, November daily 11:30am - 6pm. See Details

Kimball Farms

Jaffrey, NH

Kimball Farms Kimball Farms is a dog-friendly ice cream shoppe in Jaffrey, NH. Kimballs offers sandwiches, burgers, fried food, salads, and ice cream. Outdoor order windows and seating so you can bring Fido along. See Details

Kimball Farm Grill & Seafood Shack

Lancaster, MA

Kimball Farm Grill & Seafood Shack Dogs are welcome at several outdoor tables shaded by large trees and a tent at Kimball Farm Grill & Seafood Shack in Lancaster, MA. This dog-friendly restaurant and creamery serves fried seafood platters with fries and coleslaw, grilled chicken sandwiches, hamburgers, hot dogs, veggie burgers, and rolls filled with a choice of clams, scallops, or shrimp. See Details

Panera Bread

Leominster, MA

Panera Bread Panera Bread on Commercial Road has five 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 Souffles. Panera Bread is known for their fresh, and clean eating salads, soups, and sandwiches like Bacon Turkey Bravo, Napa Almond Chicken Salad, and Steak and White Cheddar Panini. They have a full espresso and coffee bar where you can get signature drinks like the Hot Chocolate with Chocolate Chip Marshmallows, and Plum Ginger Hibiscus Tea. Please note that table service isn't available, so your dog will need to be tied up outside while you go in to order. See Details

Coopershill

Peterborough, NH

Coopershill Coopershill is a dog-friendly Irish pub in Peterborough, NH, that welcomes Fido at outdoor tables on their small patio along the sidewalk. They have the largest curated whiskey collection in all of New Hampshire and serve traditional pub food like Irish nachos, burgers, bangers and mash, fish and chips, and shepherd’s pie. See Details

The Dog House

Milford, NH

The Dog House The Dog House is a small, dog-friendly, walk-up hot dog stand in Milford, NH, that's been in business since the early 1980's. Enjoy hot dogs, homemade buns, baked beans, potato salad, and more. Open seasonally May through October. See Details

Greater Good Imperial Brewing Company

Worcester, MA

Greater Good Imperial Brewing Company Bring Fido to Greater Good Imperial Brewing Company in Worcester, MA. This dog-friendly eatery invites two and four-legged friends to sit together at one of the umbrella-shaded picnic tables outside on the patio. Visitors can order one of the delicious beers on tap or hard seltzer cocktails to pair with classic pub-style fare like burgers, tacos, wings and salads. See Details

Tacos Tequila

Fitchburg, MA

Tacos Tequila Tacos Tequila is a dog-friendly eatery in Fitchburg, MA, that serves up authentic Mexican cuisine made with care, including homemade tortillas and flavorful specialty cocktails. Enjoy a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere where you can relax and share a meal with your pup by your side. See Details

Marty's Ice Cream

Mason, NH

Marty's Ice Cream Marty's Ice Cream, located in Mason, NH, is a casual ice cream shop that serves up a variety of delicious treats. Fido is welcome to join you at this pet-friendly joint while you indulge your sweet tooth, as they have a convenient walk-up window. Marty's Ice Cream is open daily from 10am to 9pm. See Details

Harlow's Pub & Restaurant

Peterborough, NH

Harlow's Pub & Restaurant Fido can join you on the seasonal patio outside Harlow's Pub & Restaurant, a family and dog-friendly pub in Peterborough, NH. This local favorite serves homemade soups, sandwiches, burgers, entrees, draft beers and cocktails. Reservations are recommended for all tables. See Details

Cherry Hill Ice Cream

Lunenburg, MA

Cherry Hill Ice Cream Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor, pet-friendly table at Cherry Hill Ice Cream, a seasonal ice cream shop in Lunenburg, MA. They also offer pup cups from their partial dog menu to order for your furry friend. Enjoy a variety of ice cream flavors and desserts, which you can order from the walk-up window. See Details

Kay's Dairy Bar

Westminster, MA

Kay's Dairy Bar Enjoy hot dogs, hamburgers, fried seafood, and ice cream. Outdoor tables are dog friendly. See Details

Brady's

Leominster, MA

Brady's Brady's is a dog friendly, chef inspired restaurant where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table. Brady's creates and serves Chef inspired cuisine and beverages—with many ingredients locally-sourced. The menus are approachable and wallet-friendly. Many dishes are available gluten-free. Enjoy appetizers, shareables, soups, salads, pasta and entrees. See Details

Dairy Queen

Fitchburg, MA

Dairy Queen Dairy Queen is a dog-friendly quick-service food concept serving frozen sweet treats to Fitchburg 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

Stone Cow Brewery

Barre, MA

Stone Cow Brewery Stone Cow Brewery, located in Barre, MA, is a casual brewpub-style joint that serves up a variety of delicious beers and tasty eats. From April through October, your pooch can enjoy a pup cup from their partial dog menu at an outdoor table. Please note that pets aren't permitted in the barn or taproom. See Details

Rutland Marketplace

Rutland, MA

Rutland Marketplace Rutland Marketplace, located in Rutland, MA, is a casual delicatessen-style joint that serves up specialty sandwiches, soups, salads, and more, prepared with Boar's Head products. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their two pet-friendly outdoor picnic tables while you enjoy your meal. Try the Carideo Sandwich with oven-roasted beef, American cheese, and horseradish sauce. Or go for the Montesano with Genoa salami, mortadella, hot capicola, and provolone cheese. Rutland Marketplace is open daily from 8am to 8pm. See Details

Peterborough Diner

Peterborough, NH

Peterborough Diner Pet-friendly Peterborough Diner in Peterborough, NH welcomes Fido at their umbrella-covered picnic tables outside. Breakfast and lunch are served at this historic lunch car diner. They also have a kids menu and dessert menu. Water dishes are provided tableside for your pup. See Details

The Kitchen Garden

Templeton, MA

The Kitchen Garden Dogs are welcome at outdoor tables at this ice cream shop and bakery. The Kitchen Garden serves fresh Finnish coffee bread, homemade pies, coffee, ice cream, muffins, and other baked goods. The Kitchen Garden is open Monday - Friday 6:30am - 8pm, Saturday 8am - 9pm, Sunday 8am - 8pm; hours may vary seasonally. See Details

Ice Cream Factory

Townsend, MA

Ice Cream Factory Dogs are welcome at eight outdoor tables at this grill and ice cream shop. Ice Cream Factory serves pizza, New England seafood, salads, burgers, chicken, hot dogs, and ice cream. Menu items include clam chowder, mozzarella sticks, haddock fish sandwich, lobster roll, pepperoni pizza, and ice cream sundaes. Ice Cream Factory is open Monday - Saturday 11am - 9pm, Sunday noon - 9pm. See Details