Dog Friendly Restaurants in Wadsworth, IL

There are 286 dog-friendly restaurants within 40 kilometers of Wadsworth 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 Wadsworth. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar
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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Pet Friendly Side Lot Brewery
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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Pet Friendly Docks Bar and Grill
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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Pet Friendly Captain Mike's
Captain Mike's
Captain Mike's is a dog-friendly restaurant in Kenosha, WI, where Fido is welcome at one of eight outdoor tables on the seasonal patio. Order a Puppy Patty from the dog menu for Fido! This beloved neighborhood spot known for its award-winning build-your-own burgers, mac‑n‑cheese specials, and standout pub classics like fried cheese curds and beer chili.
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Pet Friendly Dinghys
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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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.
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Pet Friendly Jesse Oaks
Jesse Oaks
Jesse Oaks serves burgers, pizza, quesadillas, and daily drink specials. Spacious patio welcomes dogs.
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Pet Friendly Copper Fiddle
Copper Fiddle
Great little place. Only serves bourbon and gin, but does it like it was ART! Very fun! Also, Dog friendly due to very cool owners.
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Pet Friendly Petrifying Springs Biergarten
Petrifying Springs Biergarten
Petrifying Springs Biergarten, located in Kenosha, WI, is a lively bar and eatery that serves up a variety of delicious brews and German-style fare. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy a drink and a bite to eat. Petrifying Springs Biergarten is open Friday through Saturday from 12pm to 9pm, and Sunday from 12pm to 8pm.
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Pet Friendly Prairie House Tavern
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.
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Pet Friendly The Chatterbox of Long Grove
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.
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Pet Friendly Lauretta's Italian Bake Shop & Cafe'
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.
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Pet Friendly Norton's
Norton's
Norton's serves burgers, sandwiches, and entrees like baby back ribs, chicken pot pie, and grilled salmon. Outdoor tables are dog friendly.
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Pet Friendly The Daily Dose Cafe
The Daily Dose Cafe
The Daily Dose Cafe has five pet-friendly tables where you can sit with your dog. You can get breakfast or lunch at The Daily Dose, or even just a pick me up of a cup of Colectivo Coffee. Breakfast is served until 11am and has options like French Toast Panini, Frittata of the Week, and Bisculicious Plate. For lunch, you can pick up their signature sandwich, the Awesome Beef, which is sliced beef with cheese and sambal chili sauce. There are also fresh salads and soups that you can pair with your sandwich. Open Monday through Friday 6am to 3pm, Saturday 7am to 2pm, and Sunday 7am to 1pm.
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Pet Friendly BBQ'd Productions Sports Bar & Grill
BBQ'd Productions Sports Bar & Grill
BBQ'd Productions Sports Bar & Grill, located in Lake Zurich, IL, is a casual bar and eatery 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. Start off with a cold beer and an order of the BBQ Bacon Bruschetta - a pretzel roll with bacon, tomatoes, green onions, smoked gouda cheese blend, and maple chipotle BBQ sauce. Next, chow down on the Burnt End Burger - an angus brisket-short rib blend patty topped with pulled pork, smoked gouda cheese, cheddar cheese, lettuce, and mayo on a brioche bun. Or go for the Fish Tacos - a flour tortilla filled with cornmeal dusted and fried tilapia, cabbage blend, and honey jalapeno sauce.
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Pet Friendly The Garage
The Garage
The Garage is a dog-friendly bar that brands itself as a place "for the working man and woman." The Garage offers outdoor tables to dog owners wanting to dig into a Muffler Pig sandwich stuffed with bbq pork, jalapenos, bacon, cheddar, and a fried egg, alongside their furry friend. The Garage's menu includes appetizers such as Garage Nachos, Triumphs Poutine, and Spicy Fried Pickles, burgers, tacos, and sandwiches, build your own chicken dishes, black bean or beef burgers, fries, or bbq pulled pork sandwiches with a wide variety of toppings, and sauces. The Garage is open Sunday through Thursday from 11am to 10pm and Friday and Saturday from 11am to 11pm.
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Pet Friendly The Tropics
The Tropics
Located next to pristine lake trails and a local park, The Tropics is a pet-friendly waterfront restaurant frequented by locals and tourists alike in Winthrop Harbor. Fido can join you at an outdoor table. The menu includes daily specials such as smoked fish dip, and lobster grilled cheese. They also have appetizers, sandwiches, burgers, salads, pizzas, fried seafood baskets, and Broasted chicken.
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Pet Friendly Emil's Sports Bar & Pizza
Emil's Sports Bar & Pizza
Emil's Sports Bar and Pizza, located in Mundelein, IL, is a casual joint that serves up a myriad of delicious eats. Choose from menu options including starters, salads, BBQ, pizza, burgers, sandwiches, wraps, 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 cold beer and an order of the Fried Shrimp served with cocktail sauce. Next, chow down on the Mexiburger topped with guacamole, mozzarella, and pico de gallo. Or go for Emil's Taco Pizza topped with taco meat, mozzarella, cheddar, lettuce, tomato, black olives, and jalapeno peppers. Emil's Sports Bar and Pizza is open Monday through Thursday from 10am to 2am, Friday through Saturday from 11am to 3am, and Sunday from 10am to 1am.
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Pet Friendly Rustic Road Brewing Company
Rustic Road Brewing Company
Rustic Road Brewing Company is a dog-friendly restaurant in Kenosha, WI, where your leashed pup is welcome to join you on the patio. Rustic Road Brewing Company is a brewery that takes pride in their small batch brews, starters and wings. Try the pretzel cheese cards and the elote bites when you're there!
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Pet Friendly Kelsey Road House
Kelsey Road House
Dog-friendly Kelsey Road House (KRH) in Barrington, IL, welcomes Fido to join you at an outdoor table in their large and scenic outdoor space. They offer fresh meals made in-house, as well as as dog menu for Fido! The dog-friendly menu includes choices like grilled chicken, hot dogs with bacon, or a beef pattie and all choices include a milkbone. Their human menu includes wings with a variety of sauces, fried green tomatoes, calamari, zucchini, mushrooms, green beans and pickles, Bavarian pretzel, quesadillas, thin crust and deep dish pizzas, a variety of salads, burgers and sandwiches, tacos, ribs, seafood, steaks, and more!
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