Dog Friendly Waterfront Restaurants in Kent, OH

The Lake House Kitchen & Bar in Kent, OH, is a pet-friendly neighborhood favorite since 1988. Enjoy seasonal outdoor seating with beautiful lake views, where pups are greeted with ice water. The menu features elevated Midwestern lake fare, craft cocktails, old-world wines and a curated beer list—all served in a relaxed, welcoming setting.

Tinkers Creek Road Tavern in Walton Hills, OH, is located within Cuyahoga Valley National Park and affords excellent views of Tinkers Creek. The seasonal, dog-friendly patio features several tables with umbrellas. Please call ahead to confirm patio availability. Built in 1902, the historic tavern holds one of the oldest liquor licenses in Ohio. Build a burger or indulge in prime ribeye or blackened swordfish.

Upper Deck Bar & Grill is a pet-friendly restaurant in Akron, OH. Fido can join you at a table on the deck or spacious lawn overlooking Portage Lakes. Menu items include nachos, boneless wings, tacos, sandwiches, burgers, chicken, and seafood entrees.

Peninsula Coffee House and Market is a dog-friendly eatery in Peninsula, OH. Pups are welcome on the scenic riverside patio and can enjoy a pup cup from the partial dog menu. Guests can sip coffee, tea, or wine while snacking on quick bites and locally sourced pastries.

Dano’s Lakeside Pub is a pet-friendly waterfront restaurant in Akron, OH. You and Fido are welcome to relax on their patio at an outdoor picnic table. Their menu offerings include salads, sandwiches, burgers and cocktails.