Dog Friendly Restaurants in Murphysboro, IL

There are 2 dog-friendly restaurants in Murphysboro that welcome dogs at their outdoor tables, and 20 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 Murphysboro. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly 17th Street Barbecue
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
Pet Friendly Midland Inn
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
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
Peachbarn Winery & Café Peachbarn Winery & Café in Alto Pass welcomes Fido at tables on their dog-friendly patio. Their menu changes periodically based on the season, as most ingredients are locally sourced. You may find items like cheese platters, house-made flatbread, and goat cheese pasta to pair with their wines. See Details
Blue Sky Vineyard Blue Sky Vineyard in Makanda welcomes dogs at their outdoor tables. Order delicious wine by the glass or bottle and enjoy a variety of appetizers, including their famous bread and olive oil presentations, a variety of deli sandwiches, pizza, pulled pork and rich desserts. A variety of salami, cheese and cracker selections are also available for you to build your own plate. Dogs are not allowed in the tasting room. See Details
The StarView Cafe The StarView Cafe is a dog-friendly eatery offering homemade foods to pair alongside the wines from the vineyard its located on. Dog owners craving a plate of Italian Pasta Salad can head to one of StarView's twenty outdoor tables on its patio, or twenty outdoor tables on its deck, to enjoy a meal alongside their canine. Its menu includes Spinach and Artichoke Dip, Asiago and Seasoned Oil, BBQ Nachos, Chips and Salsa, a soft pretzel plate, a cheese plate, a chopped salad, and a variety of sandwiches including Chipotle Turkey, Honey Ham, Chicken Salad, Grilled Chicken, and Pulled Pork. Frequent guests to StarView rave about the fun laid-back atmosphere and recommend going when there is live music and ordering a wine slushie or a pitcher of sangria. The Cafe's operating hours vary seasonally, so guests should call ahead or check its website before planning their trip. See Details
Sunny Street Cafe Carbondale Sunny Street Cafe is a pet-friendly establishment in Carbondale, IL. Your leashed pup can tag along at one of their outdoor tables. They serve hearty American fare for breakfast and lunch, with gluten-free options. See Details
Honey Heist Mead Honey Heist Mead in Cobden, IL, is located near the scenic Shawnee National Forest. Dogs are welcome on the pet-friendly outdoor patio and at nearby picnic benches, where staff may offer water bowls and treats. Enjoy rotating mead flights, lawn games and a laid-back, welcoming atmosphere. See Details
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
Rip’s Brick Oven Pizzeria Rip’s Brick Oven Pizzeria in Carbondale, IL, is a laid-back, pet-friendly eatery known for its wood-fired Neapolitan-style pizzas, rotisserie chicken, fresh salads and more. Leashed dogs are welcome to join you at umbrella-shaded picnic tables outside, making it a great spot to relax and enjoy a meal with your furry friend. See Details
McAlister's Deli McAlister's Deli is a dog-friendly restaurant on E Main St. This deli has ten tables outside for dogs and their owners. Their chefs are proud to serve food prepared with fresh ingredients made to order. The crafted sandwiches on the menu are the specialty of the kitchen. Meat eaters can indulge in the McAlister's Club, the King Club, horseradish roast beef and cheddar, garden fresh turkey, or the black cherry and ham sandwich. Vegetarians can indulge in their new veggie sandwich or the four cheese griller, a mom-made favorite prepared their way. If you like the sound of ginormous spuds, you can order one of their topped potatoes instead, like the black Angus roast beef spud. A drive-thru window is also available if you don't want to tie your dog to the table while you go inside to order. See Details
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
Dairy Queen Dairy Queen is a dog-friendly quick-service food concept serving frozen sweet treats to Carterville 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
Bandana's Bar-B-Q Bandana's Bar-B-Q is a dog-friendly, Southern Style BBQ restaurant, serving slow smoked meats to Carbondale locals and tourists alike. Bandana offers seven outdoor tables to guests wanting to dig into a plate of Fried Okra alongside their furry friend. The Bar-B-Q joint's menu includes starters such as Hot Boiled Peanuts, Smoked Wings, and Brunswick Stew, award-winning ribs, platters of smoked sausage, fried chicken tenders, beef, catfish, pork, chicken, and turkey, an array of sandwiches, and homemade sides such as Cole Slaw, Sweet Cut Corn, Bar-B-Q Beans, Applesauce, and Baked Potato. Diners with room for dessert can indulge in Donut Holes, its Fresh Pie of the Day, Ice Cream Sundae, an IBC Root Beer Float, Ice Cream or a Fudge Brownie. See Details
Panera Bread Panera Bread on E Walnut Street has six 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. 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
Sonic Drive-In If your pup isn't always on his best behavior at traditional restaurants, share a burger with him from the comfort of your own car instead! See Details
Longbranch Cafe & Bakery Fido is welcome to join you on the outdoor, dog-friendly patio at Longbranch Cafe & Bakery in Carbondale, IL. Enjoy menu items like wraps, bowls, noodles, salads, pastries and more. They also serve coffee drinks, smoothies and teas. Gluten-free and vegetarian options are available. 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
Cool Spoons Cool Spoons is a pet-friendly eatery in Carbondale, IL. Your leashed pup can join you at one of their four outdoor picnic tables. Upon arriving, you'll grab a cup, choose your soft serve flavor, and top it off with your favorite fresh fruits, sweet candies, or both. Please note table service isn't available, so Fido must remain outside while you order. See Details
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