Dog Friendly Restaurants in St. Matthews, KY

There are 5 dog-friendly restaurants in St. Matthews that welcome dogs at their outdoor tables, and 352 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 St. Matthews. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly Namnam Cafe
Namnam Cafe Namnam Cafe, located in Louisville, KY, is a casual Asian eatery that serves up a variety of delicious Vienamese dishes. Choose from menu options including starters, soups, noodle bowls, curry, seafood, sandwiches, tacos, and more. Fido is more than welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Start off with an order of the Imperial Rolls - four Vietnamese fried crispy rolls filled with pork, shrimp, and veggies, served with Nuoc Mam. Next, chow down on the Banh Mi Sandwich with your choice of lemongrass grilled chicken, pork, tofu, grilled beef, or salami and pork pate, with pickled carrots, cilantro, jalapenos, scallions, cucumber, and aioli, atop a light French baguette. Or go for the Pho - a Vietnamese aromatic beef sopu and pho noodles topped with white and green onions, Thai basil, bean sprouts, jalapenos, and your choice of grass-fed beef tenderloin, brisket, or Vietnamese beef meatballs. Namnam Cafe is open Tuesday through Thursday from 11am to 9pm, Friday through Saturday from 11am to 9:30pm, and Sunday from 4pm to 9pm. See Details
Pet Friendly El Nopal
El Nopal El Nopal, located at Shelbyville Road, Saint Matthews, is a casual Mexican eatery that serves up a variety of tasty cuisine. Choose from menu options including appetizers, salads, fajitas, burritos, quesadillas, steak, chicken, seafood, enchiladas, pork, beef, tacos, vegetarian dishes, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their eight pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Start off with an order of the Papa Nachos - potato fries topped with your choice of ground beef or shredded chicken, white queso, guacamole, sour cream, and jalapenos. Next, chow down on the Tacos De Carne Asada - three tacos stuffed with strips of beef, rice, beans, pico de gallo, and tomatillo sauce. Or go for the Macho Burrito - deep-fried, and filled with shredded beef or chicken, beans, lettuce, and sour cream, topped with white queso and enchilada sauce. See Details
Molly Malone's Irish Pub Molly Malone's Irish Pub off St. Matthews brings a taste of the Emerald Isle in a classy, casual pub setting. There are several dog-friendly seats on their patio, and they occasionally host pet-centric events like the Paws and Pints event to benefit a local dog rescue. The menu includes traditional dishes like the Full Irish Breakfast, Shepherd's Pie, or Corned Beef and Cabbage. They also offer chef-inspired dishes like the Cod In Parcel or their house made pizzas. The bar offers a range of craft beers, specialty cocktails, and after dinner drinks. This location is open Monday through Friday from 11am to 1am and Saturday through Sunday from 10am to 4am. See Details
The Fishery The Fishery specializes in comfort food and seafood for dine in or carry out. There are nine dog-friendly tables outside so you can partake in some homestyle cooking with Fido. The menu features sandwiches with chicken, shrimp, oysters, crab cakes, and more. You'll also find platters, salads, broiled seafood, and orders by the pound so you can take a meal home to share. The Fishery is open Saturday through Thursday from 11am to 9pm and Friday from 11am to 10pm. See Details
Panera Bread Panera Bread on Shelbyville Road 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 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
Molly Malones Molly Malones is a dog-friendly Irish pub in the highlands of Louisville, KY. Order a pint of Guinness and some bangers and mash while you sit with Fido at an outdoor table in the covered patio out front. See Details
Down One Bourbon Bar & Restaurant Down One Bourbon Bar and Restaurant is a casual eatery that serves up cold drinks and delicious eats. Choose from a variety of menu options including appetizers, salads, sandwiches, burgers, seafood, chicken, barbecue, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their many pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Start off with a House Old Fashioned (sugar, flamed orange, bitters) and an order of the Bacon Wrapped Medjool Dates with gorgonzola cheese and a bourbon maple glaze. Next, chow down on the highly-recommended Three Little Pigs Sandwich with pulled pork butt, bacon, roasted pork belly, coleslaw, pickles, and mustard BBQ on a roll, served with your choice of side (house chips, fruit, seasoned fries, collard greens, or jalapeno cheddar grits.) Down One is open Monday through Thursday from 11am to 11pm, Friday from 11am to 1am, and Saturday from 4pm to 1am. See Details
The Exchange Pub + Kitchen Housed in a historic Italian-style building constructed in 1875, the Exchange Pub and Kitchen, located in New Albany, IN, has outdoor tables where Fido is welcome to join you for lunch or dinner. The kitchen churns out plenty of high-end pub grub, including scallops, shrimp and grits, steak frites, and fish and chips. The pub side of the establishment provides plenty of American craft beers to accompany your dinner. See Details
Against the Grain Against the Grain is a dog-friendly brewpub in Louisville, KY, where Fido is welcome to join you on their seasonal, dog-friendly patio during the warmer months. They offer 15 craft beers on tap and a food menu that includes pork nachos, spare ribs, and beer can chicken. See Details
Joe's Crab Shack Dogs are welcome at Joe's Crab Shack in Louisville, KY, where they offer pet-friendly tables outside. Their kitchen specializes in churning out dish after dish of fresh fish favorites like scratch-made crab cake dinners with hushpuppies, fish and chips, and steamed seafood buckets. See Details
Saints Pizza and Pub Saints Pizza and Pub is a dog-friendly eatery in Louisville, KY, where Fido can join you at an outdoor table on the back patio. Besides pizza, Saints also serves pulled pork sliders, meatball sandwiches, Cajun pasta and calzones. See Details
Roosters Wings Roosters Wings, located in Clarksville, IN, has dog-friendly outdoor tables, so you can dine with Fido. The wing is king at Roosters Wings, with boneless or traditional wings in a dozen sauce flavor options, from the mild Carolina Gold to the super hot Nu-Killer. Combine the sauces to create your own flavor. You can even get a Buffalo Chicken Pizza, topped with full-sized wings. Speaking of pizza, you can build your own or go for one of their specialty pies. Roosters Wings has a big selection of appetizers, plus sandwiches, oven-baked subs, soups, salads, and more. See Details
The Irish Rover The Irish Rover, located in Louisville, KY, is an Irish-inspired bar and eatery that serves up a variety of delicious pub grub. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Choose from menu options including starters, soups, salads, seafood, lamb, sausage, sandwiches, burgers, chicken, pork and more. Please note that their patio availability is weather dependent. See Details
The Red Yeti Restaurant and Brewpub with rotating taps and an excellent seasonal menu. Dogs are always welcome at outdoor tables. See Details
The Comfy Cow The Comfy Cow serves up handcrafted and creamy frozen treats with tons of flavors. Bring Fido along for a cool confection at this location in Louisville, KY where there are twelve dog-friendly tables. You can cool off with a classic ice cream snack with flavors like Bourbon Ball, Strawberry Fields Forever, and Rip Van Ripple. There are also decadent ice cream pies. You can customize your creation with toppings like candy, fruit, sauces, and nuts. Warm up with their hot drinks like the hot chocolate or a cup of coffee. The Comfy Cow also offers fruit smoothies and giant cookies for snacks on the go. 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
Brasserie Provence Brasserie Provence is an upscale French eatery that serves up delicious dishes crafted with fresh, local ingredients. Choose from menu options including hors d'oeuvres, soups, salads, seafood, steak, sandwiches, charcuterie, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their seven pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Start off with a L'Esterel (Svedka citron, muddled raspberries, lemon, pink grapefruit juice) and an order of the Escargots - oven roasted Burgundy snails with Pernod and walnut garlic butter. Next, chow down on the Red Ruby Trout with herb fingerling potatoes, haricot verts with toasted almonds, and a white wine lemon shallot caper butter sauce. Brasserie Provence is open Monday through Thursday from 11am to 9pm, Friday from 11am to 10pm, and Saturday from 5pm to 10pm. See Details
Seeds and Greens Natural Market and Deli Seeds and Greens Natural Market and Deli is a dog-friendly health food store and cafe in New Albany, IN serving paninis, sandwiches, salads, smoothies, breakfast items, beer and wine. Daily specials and Vegan, gluten-free and low-carb options available. The market sells dog treats, CBD, organic groceries, local meat and honey, and supplements. Dogs are welcome at five tables in the pet-friendly outdoor seating areas. Call (812) 944-3800 with questions about pet-friendly indoor seating. See Details
Merle's Whiskey Kitchen Merle's Whiskey Kitchen is a lively bar and eatery in Louisville, KY, that serves up a variety of down-home Southern comfort foods. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their many pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Choose from menu options including starters, soups, salads, sandwiches, burgers, tacos, fried chicken and more. See Details
Mark's Feed Store Bar-B-Q Mark's Feed Store has five pet-friendly tables outside, so Fido can join you for some tangy BBQ meat smothered in their signature sauce that is made up of a mixture of twenty-six ingredients and thirteen spices. Mark's dinner entrees include the chicken finger dinner, tender all-breast meat pieces. Alternatively, you may want to try one of their entree salads, such as Mark's BBQ salad: your choice of pork, chicken, or brisket. The dessert menu includes buttermilk crunch, Oreo banana pudding, and caramel apple sundae with nuts. See Details
Selena's at Willow Lake Tavern Selena's at Willow Lake Tavern, located in Louisville, KY, serves up an ever-changing menu of Creole and Sicilian-style dishes crafted with fresh, local ingredients. Choose from options including appetizers, salads, soups, pasta, seafood, po'boys, etouffee, jambalaya, oysters, steak, chicken, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their many pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Start off with a glass of wine or a cold beer, and an order of the Fried Green Tomatoes, hand dipped in buttermilk, breaded with crispy corn meal, and served with a basil aioli. Next, tuck into the Shrimp Manale - large shrimp charred and baked, and served over linguini with a white pepper and lemon butter sauce. Or for something a bit lighter, try the Tavern Salad with field greens, seasonal fruit, glazed pecans, tomato, bacon, gorgonzola, and a raspberry balsamic dressing. Selena's at Willow Lake Tavern is open Monday through Friday from 11am to 10pm, Saturday from 10am to 10pm, and Sunday from 10:30am to 9pm. See Details
St. Matthews, KY, US