Dog Friendly Restaurants in Riverwoods, IL

There are 1089 dog-friendly restaurants within 40 kilometers of Riverwoods 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 Riverwoods. Bone appetit!

Big Star

Chicago, IL

Big Star

Big Star serves fancy tacos in a cool atmosphere, with a walk-up window that allows you to bring your pup.

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Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar

Vernon Hills, IL

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.

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Side Lot Brewery

Wauconda, IL

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!

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Docks Bar and Grill

Wauconda, IL

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.

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Fitz's Pub

Elmhurst, IL

Fitz's Pub

Offering cold beverages, delicious meals, and warm hospitality, Fitz's Pub is a dog-friendly spot frequented by locals and tourists alike. Fido is welcome along at a dozen outdoor tables. The menu includes appetizers, burgers, grilled sandwiches, deli meals, healthy options, and salads. They also offer 20 beers on tap, Irish coffee and a Nutty Irishman cocktail topped off with whipped cream.

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Dawg Park Gourmet Grill

Glenview, IL

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.

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Cody's Public House

Chicago, IL

Cody's Public House

Cody's Public House is a dog-friendly bar in Chicago, IL, where Fido is welcome to join you for a beverage inside the cozy bar or outside on the deck. Enjoy a drink from their extensive list that includes wine, domestic, craft and imported beers, ciders, seltzers, specialty drinks, and signature shots.

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Lizzie McNeill's Irish Pub

Chicago, IL

Lizzie McNeill's Irish Pub

Lizzie McNeill's Irish Pub is a neighborhood spot located in Chicago, IL. Your pup is welcome to tag along at an outdoor pet-friendly table in front of their establishment when the weather is nice. Cozy up with a great selection of Irish whiskeys and dig into their tasty food during your visit.

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The Bad Apple

Chicago, IL

The Bad Apple

Fido is welcome on one of the largest dog-friendly patios in Chicago, IL, at The Bad Apple, a neighborhood gastropub known for creative burgers, scratch-made comfort food, and an extensive beer selection. The menu features the Elvis' Last Supper burger, Slow Burn burger, authentic poutine, smoked salmon salad, fried cheese curds, and house-made pickles and ketchup.

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Yolk

Chicago, IL

Yolk

Yolk in the Streeterville neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois, is dog-friendly. The restaurant welcomes Fido at a table on the outdoor patio. Before venturing to the Navy Pier or Millennium Park, stop by Yolk to fuel yourself for the day. The eatery offers a fresh take on breakfast and focuses on serving high quality food in a welcoming environment.

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Eduardo's Enoteca

Chicago, IL

Eduardo's Enoteca

Offering small production wines, craft spirits, and light authentic Italian fare, Eduardo's Enoteca is a pet-friendly spot in Chicago, IL, for a romantic date or a glass of wine among the locals. Fido is welcome at outdoor tables. The menu includes rustic Italian pizzas and hand-made pasta.

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PB&J: Pizza Beer and Jukebox

Chicago, IL

PB&J: Pizza Beer and Jukebox

PB&J: Pizza Beer and Jukebox is a dog-friendly bar within the West Loop where pups can join you on the patio or inside in Chicago, IL. The dog menu includes a Pupwich, PB&J Dog Biscuit, and house-made Doge Jerky. Enjoy Neapolitan pizza, draft beer and music from a jukebox while Fido relaxes by your side.

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Two Hound Red Brewing Co

Glen Ellyn, IL

Two Hound Red Brewing Co

Two Hound Red Brewing Co is a brewery and restaurant located in downtown Glen Ellyn, IL. Fido is welcome to join you on the outside shaded patio. This dog-friendly eatery offers shareables, burgers, soups, salads and more to pair with your craft beer of choice. You can order a BBQ Frisbee (pizza) for the table to share or snag a Good Boy burger for yourself.

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Convito Cafe & Market

Wilmette, IL

Convito Cafe & Market

Convito Cafe & Market is a dog-friendly European restaurant at Plaza del Lago in Wilmette, IL. Owners can enjoy lunch, dinner, or Sunday brunch outside on the patio with umbrella-shaded tables. The menu features French and Italian dishes like beignets, spaghetti & meatballs, and steak frites, along with wine and cocktails.

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Wolfden Brewing Company

Bloomingdale, IL

Wolfden Brewing Company

Wolfden Brewing Company is a dog-friendly restaurant and brewery in Bloomingdale, IL, where Fido can join you at an outdoor table on the patio. Canine companions can enjoy a Bark Beer or a milk bone and peanut butter treat from the dog menu! The human menu features pretzel bites, chicken sandwiches, corn dogs and more.

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Black Barrel Tavern

Chicago, IL

Black Barrel Tavern

Black Barrel Tavern is a pet-friendly restaurant in Chicago, IL. Leashed dogs are welcome at outside tables and can even get a puppacino! Black Barrel Tavern offers lunch, dinner and brunch. Guests can enjoy items like the pork belly Rueben or the pan-seared tuna. If you're stopping in for brunch with friends, ask about the Mimosa Table Kit.

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Dinghys

Fox Lake, IL

Dinghys

Dinghys is a pet-friendly waterfront restaurant on Fox Lake, IL, welcoming Fido at a table on a large deck that has great views. They even have a dog menu featuring chicken, a beef patty and a pup cup! Enjoy classic comfort food items such as burgers, sandwiches, wraps and appetizers. Tropical and frozen drinks are also available, as well as a vegan menu.

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The Albert

Chicago, IL

The Albert

The Albert in Chicago, IL, is a pet-friendly restaurant with a chic outdoor patio located in an Einstein-themed hotel. Enjoy chef-driven, Italian-inspired fare with bold southern flavors, creative twists on classics and whimsical desserts—all in a stunning, art-filled space perfect for making memories with your pup by your side.

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Oaken

Lake Forest, IL

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.

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Wishbone

Chicago, IL

Wishbone

Wishbone is a popular local restaurant serving traditional Southern cuisine in a spacious setting with dog-friendly patio seating in Chicago, IL. Menu favorites include omelets, buttermilk pancakes, biscuits and gravy, shrimp and grits, North Carolina-style crab cakes, blackened catfish, and smoked beef brisket. Weekend brunch is also available.

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