Dog Friendly Restaurants in Waterford, MI

There are 9 dog-friendly restaurants in Waterford 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 Waterford. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly Union Lake Tap
Union Lake Tap
Dine beside your four-legged companion on the enclosed patio of the dog-friendly Union Lake Tap in Waterford, MI. The menu features items like salads, fish and chips, sandwiches, burgers and chicken tenders, as well as 30 beers on draft and more by the bottle. They're also known for their excellent bourbon and tequila selections.
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Pet Friendly Copperstones
Copperstones
Copperstones is a family dining restaurant in Waterford, MI. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their dog-friendly, umbrella-shaded tables. Start your morning with an omelet and return for lunch or dinner to try their hamburgers. Cake is also available for those with a sweet tooth.
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Pet Friendly Jersey Mike's Subs
Jersey Mike's Subs
Since 1956, Jersey Mike's Subs has been serving authentic East Coast-style subs on freshly baked bread. At this location on Highland Road, you and Fido can choose one of the pet-friendly tables outside. Their menu includes a number of hot sandwiches, such as Jersey Mike's Famous Philly: grilled onions, peppers and melted white American cheese; meatball and cheese, melted provolone, tomato sauce, and parmesan cheese; or the big kahuna cheese steak, grilled onions, peppers, mushrooms, jalapenos, and extra melted white American cheese. If you'd rather cut down on the carb's, why not try a grilled veggie wrap: grilled green bell peppers and onions, melted swiss and provolone, lettuce, tomato, and homestyle ranch dressing. Please note that table service isn't available, so your dog will need to be tied up outside when you go in to order.
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Pet Friendly L. A. Cafe
L. A. Cafe
Dine with your dog outside at one of the six pet-friendly tables on the umbrella-shaded patio at L. A. Cafe in Waterford, MI. Bagels, muffins, sandwiches, salads and soup are some of the classic cafe options available for breakfast or lunch. Table service isn't provided, so Fido must remain outside while you order inside.
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Pet Friendly Dairy Queen
Dairy Queen
Dairy Queen is a dog-friendly quick-service food concept serving frozen sweet treats to Waterford locals and tourists alike. four 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.
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Pet Friendly Panera Bread
Panera Bread
Panera Bread on Highland Road has fifteen 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.
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Pet Friendly Dairy Queen
Dairy Queen
Dairy Queen is a dog-friendly quick-service food concept serving frozen sweet treats to Waterford 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.
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Pet Friendly Firehouse Subs Waterford
Firehouse Subs Waterford
Firehouse Subs is a popular American sandwich chain with a location in Waterford. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their a couple of pet-friendly outdoor tables. They're known for their variety of hot and cold gourmet submarine sandwiches which are made with premium meats and cheeses piled high on a toasted sub roll. Choose a Local Special, Hot Specialty Sub, or Firehouse Pair combo of a sandwich and side. In addition to subs, diners have a choice of added extras such as chips, salad, soup, chili, cookies or a brownie. Please note that table service isn't available, so Fido will need to be leashed up outside while you place your order inside.
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Pet Friendly Buffalo Wild Wings
Buffalo Wild Wings
Buffalo Wild Wings is a dog-friendly restaurant in Waterford Twp, MI, where Fido can join you at an outdoor table on the patio. The menu features wings, burgers and more.
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Pet Friendly O'Connor's Public House
O'Connor's Public House
O'Connor's Public House is an authentic Irish pub in Rochester, MI, with dog-friendly outdoor seating on the patio. Menu items include potato leek soup, shepherd's pie, Guinness stew, poutine, Scotch eggs, and steak boxty, plus classic cocktails and 36 beers on draft.
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Pet Friendly Honcho
Honcho
Honcho, located in Clarkston, MI, is a casual eatery that serves up a variety of delicious Latin American fare. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Start off with an order of the Honcho Nachos - corn chips topped with cheese, house-pickled chilies, chopped tomatoes, green onions, and Peruvian chili sauce. Next, chow down on the Shaved Caramelized Brussels Tacos gararm masala-caramelized brussels, lemon, mirin, shallots, capers, griddle-seared queso, Peruvian green chili sauce, spiced pepitas, and east Asian herbs. Or go for the Hot Chicken Burrito with fried chicken tossed in a spicy soy fish sauce glaze with miso black beans, house-smoked cheddar, shaved romaine, chopped tomato, and McClure's pickles in a kale flour tortilla topped with griddled queso, served with cilantro lime jasmine rice and miso refried beans. Honcho is open Monday through Friday from 6am to 10pm, Saturday from 7am to 2am, and Sunday from 8am to 9pm.
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Pet Friendly Beerhead Bar & Eatery
Beerhead Bar & Eatery
Beerhead Bar & Eatery, located in Novi, MI, is a casual, dog friendly eatery where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table. They offer a tasty menu of pizzas, small plates, specialty sandwiches and desserts, along with craft beers, high quality spirits, wines, and classic cocktails. Be sure to try the Signature Barbarian Pretzel.
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Pet Friendly The Oxford Tap
The Oxford Tap
The Oxford Tap Irish Pub is a dog-friendly establishment in Oxford, MI that is proud to offer a great range of craft and bottled beer, wine by the glass or bottle, and a full bar that includes a long list of Irish and Scotch whiskey. To soak up your beverage of choice, make sure you order something from the extensive menu, such as BBQ baby back ribs, fish and chips, entrees, sandwiches or a salad.
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Pet Friendly Parker's Hilltop Brewery
Parker's Hilltop Brewery
Parker's Hilltop Brewery is a dog-friendly brewpub where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor, umbrella-shaded table. Their menu features soups, salads, and shareables like loaded potato boats, chicken tenders, pretzel bites, and pierogi, as well as sandwiches, burgers, pizza, pasta, and chicken, steak, and seafood dinners. Full bar is available.
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Pet Friendly Toast
Toast
Toast is a pet-friendly restaurant offering breakfast and light lunch in downtown Birmingham, MI. Well-behaved dogs can accompany you at a table on the front sidewalk patio, but please note space is limited. Along with an extensive list of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage options, their breakfast menu features specialty toast, omelets, eggs benedict, waffles, and pancakes. For lunch, you can enjoy salads, soups, bowls and sandwiches.
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Pet Friendly Diamond Jim Brady's
Diamond Jim Brady's
Diamond Jim Brady's is a dog-friendly restaurant in Novi, MI, where Fido is welcome at outdoor tables on the covered, enclosed and heated patio available year-round. The menu features casual yet trendy dishes like potato crusted whitefish, crispy flatbread with chèvre cheese & prosciutto, and the renowned Big DJB Burger. Guests can enjoy handcrafted cocktails, Michigan draft beers, and an eclectic wine list in a relaxed atmosphere.
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Pet Friendly Charlie's Still on Main
Charlie's Still on Main
Charlie's Still on Main serves up American comfort food with craft beer and an extensive brown water menu. Dogs are welcome at six outdoor tables on the pet-friendly patio, and a dog menu is available if Fido would also like to dine! Starters on the pet menu include carrots and apples, and entrees include burger, chicken, and a 6oz petite filet.
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Pet Friendly Como's Restaurant
Como's Restaurant
Como's Restaurant, located in Ferndale, MI, is a casual eatery that serves up a variety of delicious Italian-American fare. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Como's Restaurant is open Monday through Thursday from 11am to 12am, Friday from 11am to 2am, Saturday from 10am to 2am, and Sunday from 10am to 12am.
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Pet Friendly HomeGrown Brewing Company
HomeGrown Brewing Company
HomeGrown Brewing Company, located in Oxford, MI, is a casual, dog-friendly brewery where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table. Dedicated to quality brews and food, they feature six year-round flagship beers as well as creative seasonal and experimental selections to compliment Michigan's changing seasons. Their scratch kitchen features seasonal fare that pairs perfectly with their brews.
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Pet Friendly Alfoccino Italian Restaurant
Alfoccino Italian Restaurant
Alfoccino Italian Restaurant in Auburn Hills, MI, welcomes Fido on their dog-friendly outdoor patio. With a menu full of comforting classics - from chicken piccata, lasagna, and shrimp scampi to inventive dishes like filet‑mignon bites and toasted ravioli - you’ll taste the care in every bite.
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