Dog Friendly Restaurants in Lake Forest, IL

There are 6 dog-friendly restaurants in Lake Forest 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 Lake Forest. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly Oaken
Oaken Oaken in Lake Forest, IL, is a contemporary American bistro and bar blending familiar comfort with creative flair. The pet-friendly 25-seat patio, dog menu, sleek lounge with craft cocktails, local beers, and eclectic wines make Oaken perfect for all-day dining, happy hour, and more. Guests can savor elevated burgers, salads, and globally inspired dishes like Braised Short Rib or Tuna Poke Bowl. See Details
Pet Friendly Francesca's Intimo
Francesca's Intimo Francesca’s Intimo is a dog-friendly Italian restaurant that has been in business for our twenty years, in the beautiful town of Lake Forest, IL. The menu features the zesty earthy cuisine of Rome, Tuscany, Umbria, and Lazio. Try the Risotto con Capesante e Carciofi, Rigatoni Dei Sardi, and Fruitti di Mare Acqua Pazza when you're visiting. Ask about their gluten friendly menu too! See Details
Starbucks Whether you are getting your early morning coffee fix or fueling up for a late night, Starbucks has you covered. This location on S Waukegan Road in Lake Forest provides four tables with dog-friendly seating. The vast menu includes a broad range of coffee drinks, tea, cold brews, and their popular Frappuccino in tons of customizable flavors. Don't forget to ask for a Puppuccino just for Fido! You can also find a light bite with breakfast options, sandwiches, bagels, parfaits, protein boxes, and baked treats. Please note that table service isn't available, so your dog will need to be tied up outside when you go in to order. See Details
Panera Bread Panera Bread on Waukegan Road has ten 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
Donati's Pizza Donati's Pizza is a dog-friendly restaurant serving Italian dishes to Lake Forest locals and visitors alike. Donati's offers two four-top tables and six two-top tables to dog owners wanting to sip on a local craft beer alongside their pooch. The pizzeria's menu includes appetizers, pizzas, calzones, sandwiches, wings, ribs, salads, pasta dishes, and more. Diners with room for dessert can indulge in a cookie, cannoli, cheesecake slice, or tiramisu. Donati's Pizza is open Sunday from 4:00pm to 8:00pm, Monday through Thursday from 10:30am to 9:00pm and Friday and Saturday from 10:30am to 10:30pm. See Details
Le Colonial Lake Forest When visitors crave fine dining in Lake Forest, IL, they head to Le Colonial for tropical Vietnamese-French fusion fare served in an elegant setting. Dogs are welcome on the lush, dog-friendly garden patio, where guests can unwind with flavorful cuisine in the heart of the vibrant Market Square District. See Details
Side Lot Brewery Side Lot Brewery welcomes leashed pups to join you at a table on their outdoor patio in Wauconda, IL. This dog-friendly brewery serves up craft beer, microbrews, craft spirits, boutique wine, and locally roasted coffee. They even have a dog menu for Fido featuring a Good Boy Burger, chicken or bacon & rice, and a cup of kibble all served on a take-home frisbee! See Details
Docks Bar and Grill Docks Bar and Grill is a dog-friendly restaurant in Wauconda, IL where Fido can join you at a table on the outdoor deck. Their dog menu includes chicken and hamburger options! Dog owners can enjoy burgers, sandwiches, flatbreads, and house favorites like cheese lasagna, meatloaf, and boneless pork chops. See Details
Dawg Park Gourmet Grill Dawg Park Gourmet Grill in Glenview, IL, serves up American fast-food fusion with Asian style in a restaurant that is dog-friendly, dog-themed, and welcoming to all well-behaved canines outdoors and indoors. Humans enjoy classic diner fare served out of stainless steel bowls. See Details
Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar is a dog-friendly eatery in Vernon Hills, IL, where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table on the enclosed patio and even gets to order from a dog menu! Diners can enjoy items like wok-fired chicken, house-made pot roast, burgers and seasonal specials, as well as handcrafted cocktails and small-batch beers. See Details
Jesse Oaks Jesse Oaks serves burgers, pizza, quesadillas, and daily drink specials. Spacious patio welcomes dogs. See Details
The Bad Apple The Bad Apple, located in Chicago, IL, is a casual bar and eatery that serves up a myriad of delectable fare. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Start off with a cold beer and an order of the Soft Pretzel served with hearty tomato and roasted red pepper sauce, and goat cheese. Next, chow down on the Southern Dandy Burger topped with grilled local Spanish sweet onion, pepper jack cheese, Buckboard molasses bacon, and sweet and spicy Dandy sauce. Or go for the Southwestern Cobb Salad with bibb lettuce, corn, black beans, avocado, red onions, red peppers, bacon, hard-boiled egg, and crispy tortilla strips, served with chipotle ranch. The Bad Apple is open Monday through Wednesday from 4:30pm to 12am, Thursday through Friday from 11:30am to 2am, Saturday from 11:30am to 3am, and Sunday from 11:30am to 12am. See Details
Le Peep Le Peep, located in Mount Prospect, IL, is a casual, pet friendly cafe where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table for breakfast or lunch. They offer a diverse menu of breakfast and lunch delicacies including French Toast, Belgian Waffles, Chicken Fried Steak, a Pancake Sandwich, Crepes, several types of Benedicts, egg white omelets, Frittatas, sandwiches, burgers, fresh salads, build your own oatmeal and more. Be sure to check out their drink offerings like smoothies, juices, cocktails and coffee, and their Pancake of the Month. See Details
Prairie House Tavern Prairie House is a cozy, family-owned pub and grill in Buffalo Grove, IL with two dog-friendly patios. Leashed dogs are welcome to join you at outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Their menu offers a variety of refreshing drinks and traditional American eats like burgers, ribs, tacos, wraps, chicken tenders and more. See Details
The Chatterbox of Long Grove The Chatterbox of Long Grove is a dog-friendly restaurant in Long Grove, IL, where Fido can join you at an outdoor table. The menu includes appetizers like charcuterie boards, deviled eggs with chili sauce, fried calamari, truffle and loaded fries, and tequila lime shrimp cocktail. Diners can also enjoy burgers, street tacos, wings, and entrees like BBQ ribs and fish & chips. See Details
Durty Nellie's Pub Durty Nellie's Pub is a traditional Irish pub boasting a pet-friendly attitude, a fresh take on modern cuisine, and an impressive craft beer list. Guests wanting to dig into a farm-to-table dish while Fido lounges underfoot can do so at one of its twenty outdoor tables. Durty Nellie's menu includes small plates such as hummus and chicken wings, as well as salads, sandwiches, a Build-A-Burger option, Fish and Chips, Chicken Schnitzel, BBQ Ribs, and more. Regulars rave over the salmon and recommend ordering the mac and cheese as a side with one of its one hundred and thirty bottled beers to wash it all down. Durty Nellie's Pub is open Sunday through Thursday from 11am to 3am and Friday and Saturday from 11am to 4am. See Details
Lauretta's Italian Bake Shop & Cafe' This small restaurant offers good Italian food, nice wines, and delicious desserts. Dogs are allowed on the small outdoor patio, which only has a few tables. See Details
Rooster's Barn & Grill Rooster's Barn & Grill is a dog-friendly restaurant in Bloomingdale, IL, where Fido is welcome at outdoor tables. They breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily. The restaurant is known for their Best Fried Chicken Dinner, which is served after 2 PM each day. There are also options like tacos, burgers, sandwiches and kabobs. See Details
The Dock The Dock, located in Chicago, IL, is a casual beach bar that serves up a variety of tasty fare. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your day. Start off with a cold beer and an order of the Cheese Curds - beer-battered with cheddar, pickled jalapeno and onion, served with ranch dressing. Next, chow down on the Fish Tacos with blackened whitefish, cabbage, and lime aioli. Or go for the BBQ Pork Banh Mi with BBQ pulled pork, Asian slaw, cilantro, pickled jalapenos, and onions. A water station is also on-site to fill a bowl up for your furry friend. See Details
Kuma's Corner Kuma's Corner is a dog-friendly eatery in Schaumburg, IL. Fido is welcome to join you at a table with an umbrella on the patio. The restaurant serves American comfort food and the burgers are named after heavy metal bands. A full bar is available. See Details
Lake Forest, IL, US