Dog Friendly Restaurants in Utica, IL

There are 5 dog-friendly restaurants in Utica that welcome dogs at their outdoor tables, and 27 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 Utica. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly Skoog's Pub & Grill
Skoog's Pub & Grill
Skoog's Pub & Grill in Utica, IL is a casual, dog-friendly eatery where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table and even gets his own dog menu! Skoog's is famous for their great homemade food. Their menu includes items like tavern fried chicken, jumbo wings, salads, sandwiches, pasta, chopped sirloin, ribeye, hoagies, burgers, and more. Skoog's has quickly become one of the most popular gathering spots for locals and park visitors in the historic "Starved Rock State Park" region.
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Pet Friendly Canal Port Bar & Grill
Canal Port Bar & Grill
Canal Port Bar & Grill is a neighborhood tavern in Utica, IL. Fido is welcome to dine with you at an outside table. This dog-friendly restaurant offers burgers, steaks and award-winning fish & chips. There's even a Pup Menu for Fido!
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Pet Friendly Habaneros
Habaneros
Habaneros in Utica, IL, is a pet-friendly Mexican restaurant with a dog-friendly patio where pups are welcome to join you for an authentic taste of Mexico. Family-owned and rooted in tradition, Habaneros serves flavorful dishes that celebrate the spirit of Mexican culture and cuisine.
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Pet Friendly Jamie's OutPost
Jamie's OutPost
Jamie's OutPost in Utica, IL, is pet friendly. This local motorcycle-themed bar features a covered seasonal outdoor patio where two- and four-legged friends can enjoy a bite. Order a beer to pair with pub-style bites like nachos, wings, burgers, sandwiches and tacos.
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Pet Friendly Nonie's Bakery & Cafe
Nonie's Bakery & Cafe
Nonie's Bakery & Cafe, located in North Utica, IL, is a casual joint that serves up a variety of delicious fare. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Try the Everything Scrambler - two scrambled eggs with tomato, mushrooms, spinach, onions, bell pepper, bacon, sausage, and cheddar jack cheese, served with two slices of toasted homemade bread of your choice. Or drop in for lunch and chow down on the Veggie Wrap - a tomato basil wrap stuffed with spinach, tomato, cucumber, bell pepper, onion, and guacamole. Nonie's Bakery & Cafe is open daily from 8am to 3pm.
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Pet Friendly Tangled Roots/Lone Buffalo
Tangled Roots/Lone Buffalo
The Lone Buffalo by Tangled Roots Brewing Company is a dog-friendly restaurant in Ottawa, IL, where Fido is welcome at an outdoor table along the sidewalk. The menu includes a range of appetizers from bison chili to pulled pork cheese fries to hummus dip. It also includes salads, sandwiches, flatbreads, and fish, pasta, chicken, and vegetarian entrees, as well as desserts.
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Pet Friendly Berta's Tap
Berta's Tap
Berta's Tap is a pet-friendly tavern in Ottawa, IL, where owners and their dogs can dine together outside on the seasonal patio. Visitors can enjoy classic tavern-style bites for lunch or dinner, including options such as burgers, wings, sandwiches, and salads.
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Pet Friendly Court Street Pub
Court Street Pub
Court Street Pub in Ottawa, IL, is a downtown eatery with a shaded dog-friendly patio where canine companions are welcome. This restaurant serves up American comfort food like burgers, fried chicken, street tacos, wings, and wraps, all paired with beer, wine, and cocktails.
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Pet Friendly B.A.S.H. Burger and Sushi House
B.A.S.H. Burger and Sushi House
B.A.S.H. has something for everyone. This dog-friendly sushi house in Ottawa, IL, serves not only interesting sushi rolls but also unique burgers and mac & cheese. Fido is welcome to join you at a table on their covered patio.
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Pet Friendly The Lone Buffalo
The Lone Buffalo
The Lone Buffalo by Tangled Roots Brewing Company is a dog-friendly place to grab a plate of food and a craft beer in a comfortable atmosphere. Guests wanting to indulge in The Lone Buffalo's self-proclaimed ""slow food"" can savor at one of its outdoor tables alongside Fido. Its menu includes a range of appetizers from Bison Chili to Pulled Pork Cheese Fries to Rotating Hummus. It also includes salads, sandwiches, flatbreads, and fish, pasta, chicken, and vegetarian entrees, as well as desserts. Brunch is served on Sundays from 10am to 2pm. Frequent visitors recommend ordering the Shrimp Tacos or the Meatball Sub. The Lone Buffalo by Tangled Roots Brewing Company is open Sunday from 10am to 9pm, Monday through Thursday from 11am to 10pm and Friday and Saturday from 11am to 11pm."
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Pet Friendly Jalapenos
Jalapenos
Jalapenos in Peru, IL, is a dog-friendly eatery where Fido can join you at an outdoor table. Call ahead to confirm the patio is open. They have an extensive menu of traditional Mexican dishes, including 30 combo meals.
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Pet Friendly Cheese Shop
Cheese Shop
Located just off the banks of the Illinois and Michigan Canal, The Cheese Shop 'n' Deli is a dog-friendly eatery serving locals and tourists alike in Ottawa, IL. Guests wanting to devour a daily special can head to one of its three outdoor tables to enjoy alongside Fido. Its menu includes its famous homemade soups, sandwiches, salads, Fried Chicken, Len-Rico's Spaghetti, chili, seafood, wings, and a wide variety of desserts. Please note that your leashed pup will have to remain outside while you go in to place your order.
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Pet Friendly Halftime Restaurant Pizza & Cocktails
Halftime Restaurant Pizza & Cocktails
Halftime Restaurant Pizza & Cocktails is a dog-friendly eatery located in Ottawa, IL. Fido is welcome to join you beneath an umbrella shaded table on the large outdoor patio. Order one of Halftime's specialty pizzas, or choose one of your favorite bar dishes including wings, soft pretzels, loaded nachos, potato skins, burgers and sandwiches. A children's menu is also available.
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Pet Friendly Goofee G's
Goofee G's
Goofee G's is a pet-friendly homemade ice cream shop in Crest Hill, IL. Fido is welcome to tag along at their walk-up window, where he can order a pup cup from their partial dog menu. Afterward, you can sit at one of their many outdoor tables. A drive-thru is also on site.
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Pet Friendly Blue Margaritas
Blue Margaritas
Blue Margaritas is a dog-friendly restaurant in Oglesby, IL, where Fido can join you at one of six umbrella-shaded tables on the patio. Enjoy menu items like burritos, fajitas, enchiladas, tacos, quesadillas and more. A full bar is also available with their signature margaritas.
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Pet Friendly The Rootbeer Stand
The Rootbeer Stand
The Rootbeer Stand welcomes you and your leashed pup at one of their two pet-friendly outdoor tables in Oglesby, IL. While they don't have a full dog menu, they do feature a pup cup for Fido to enjoy! Their menu offerings include burgers, hot dogs, ice cream, homemade rootbeer and more. Please note this establishment is cash only.
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Pet Friendly Bulldogs Bar
Bulldogs Bar
Bulldogs Bar is a pet-friendly establishment in Oglesby, IL. Fido is welcome to join you at a table on their patio that offers umbrella-shaded tables. Relax and enjoy an ice-cold beverage with your furry friend by your side.
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Pet Friendly The Veranda
The Veranda
The Veranda is a seasonal, dog-friendly outdoor restaurant located at Starved Rock Lodge and Conference Center in Oglesby, IL. Enjoy a meal with your pup on the deck overlooking Starved Rock State Park and the Illinois River Valley. The restaurant features a full bar and Fido can order from the Doggie Delights menu which includes a chicken fillet, hot dog or beef patty.
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Pet Friendly JJ's Pub
JJ's Pub
J J's Pub is a pet-friendly, full-service pub serving sixteen different beers on tap and a variety of menu items in a casual atmosphere. Visitors to J J's wanting to dig into a taco while their furry friend lounges underfoot can do so at one of its seven outdoor tables. The Pub's menu includes items such as Colby Jack Sticks, wings, soups, salads, burgers, sandwiches, and more. J J's is a cash only establishment with an ATM located onsite. Frequent visitors recommend ordering a cold beer or a Bloody Mary and a plate of wings.
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Pet Friendly Pine Hills Golf Club Bar & Restaurant
Pine Hills Golf Club Bar & Restaurant
Pine Hills Golf Club Bar and Restaurant is a dog-friendly place to grab a bite to eat and look out over the areas most scenic golf course. Visitors to Pine Hills looking to dine alongside their dog can dig into a plate of award-winning Clubhouse Chips, topped with creamy parmesan sauce, bleu cheese crumbles, grilled chicken, bacon and diced red onion at one of its twenty outdoor seats. Dogs must be leashed during their visit. Pine Hills asks that guests call ahead to reserve the deck before arriving. The Bar and Restaurant's menu includes a variety of appetizers, soups, salads, Foldovers, pizzas, calzones, sandwiches, burgers, tenderloins, seafood, pasta, and desserts. Frequent visitors rave about the service and recommend ordering a pizza and a cocktail. Pine Hills Golf Club Bar and Restaurant's hours vary seasonally, so guests should call ahead or check its website before planning their visit.
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