Dog Friendly Waterfront Restaurants in Indiana

No need to leave Fido in the hotel room when you want to grab a bite! No matter where you’re headed, we can point you towards great waterfront restaurants in Indiana that will welcome Fido to join you at an outdoor table. Bone appetit!

Bridges Waterside Grille

Michigan City, IN

Bridges Waterside Grille Bridges Waterside Grille is a dog-friendly restaurant in Michigan City, IN, where Fido is welcome on the spacious outdoor deck that has views of Trail Creek and the historic Amtrak swing bridge. The menu features a variety of fresh options including seafood (such as fish tacos and clam strips), hearty sandwiches, wraps, burgers, salads, and vegetarian and gluten‑free fare, all paired perfectly with regional beers and creative cocktails. The eatery is open seasonally, mid-April through mid October. See Details

Boathouse Kitchen & Swan Dive

Cicero, IN

Boathouse Kitchen & Swan Dive Boathouse Kitchen & Swan Dive is a dog-friendly waterfront restaurant with patio seating for you and Fido on the reservoir. Water bowls are available upon request. Try their Steak and Potatoes dinner, Fish sandwich, Pontoon Pete burger, or their loaded boathouse nachos while you're there! See Details

Lakelife Bar & Grill

Warsaw, IN

Lakelife Bar & Grill Lakelife Bar & Grill is a pet-friendly establishment along the water in Warsaw, IN featuring a dog menu! Fido can join you at an outdoor umbrella-shaded table for a meal. Options include open-faced sandwiches, juicy burgers, tacos and wraps. They also have seafood options such as fish and chips and jumbo-breaded shrimp. A full bar is also available, and convenient docking is available for those arriving by boat. See Details

The Deck

Fort Wayne, IN

The Deck The Deck, located on St. Mary’s River in downtown Fort Wayne, IN, is a summer-only destination. Bring Fido along to a pet-friendly, umbrella-covered table while you enjoy a unique riverside atmosphere. Indulge in tasty dishes like a roasted chicken club, beef tenderloin salad, crab cakes and loaded tots, all paired with refreshing drinks. See Details

The Channel Marker

Syracuse, IN

The Channel Marker The Channel Marker is a dog friendly restaurant where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table, weather permitting, for lunch, dinner or cocktails. Their menu features fresh lake perch and seafood, USDA steaks, Jamaican hot wings, sandwiches and Island-style favorites. Whether you come by boat, car, personal watercraft or even seaplane, The Channel Marker is the premier destination for water lovers in the Syracuse and Wawasee Lakes area. See Details

Steady Eddy's Station

Leo-Cedarville, IN

Steady Eddy's Station Bring Fido to sit outside with you on the pet-friendly patio at Steady Eddy's Station, located in the heart of Leo-Cedarville, IN, on the bank of the Cedarville Reservoir. The outdoor deck features two tables with umbrellas to keep you and Fido cool. Their menu features classic American-style food with starters, salads, sandwiches and more. See Details

Pete's Simonton Lake Tavern

Elkhart, IN

Pete's Simonton Lake Tavern This family-run restaurant in Elkhart has lots of pet-friendly patio tables where they welcome well-behaved dogs. Located on Simonton Lake, Pete's Taverns is serving up Rib Eye steaks, and sandwiches like Italian and Philly beef. If you are feeling seafood, they have a selection that includes smelt, blue gill, Alaskan pollack, perch, and shrimp. Check the website for specials, including the Tuesday hamburger night where you can get a burger for under three bucks. Open Tuesday through Saturday 10am to 10pm. Closed on Sunday and Monday. See Details

The Pier & Back Porch

Syracuse, IN

The Pier & Back Porch The Pier & Back Porch is a pet-friendly restaurant attached to Oakwood Resort in Syracuse, IN. Your furry friend is welcome to join you at an outdoor table while you enjoy your meal. Their food menu features burgers, salads and sushi options. See Details

KingFish On the Rocks

Jeffersonville, IN

KingFish On the Rocks KingFish On the Rocks is a dog-friendly, waterfront patio bar in Jeffersonville, IN where Fido is welcome to join you on the outdoor patio downstairs. They are known for their live music events, grilled oysters and gourmet burgers. See Details

KC's Marina Pointe

Evansville, IN

KC's Marina Pointe KC's Marina Pointe in Evansville, IN, is a pet-friendly spot with covered, fan-cooled seating along the Ohio River. Enjoy lunch, cold drinks, and casual bar fare while taking in river views, live music, and weekly entertainment in this lively open-air grill and nightclub. See Details

Marina Shores Yacht Club

Portage, IN

Marina Shores Yacht Club Well-behaved, leashed pets can join their owners at Marina Shores Yacht Club in Portage, IN. This pet-friendly restaurant is open to the public year-round and features umbrella-shaded outdoor seating on the seasonal patio overlooking the boats and the water. The menu features a variety of options, from specialty sushi and flatbreads to fresh seafood and pasta. See Details

The Dive Barge

Evansville, IN

The Dive Barge The Dive Barge in Evansville, IN, is a laid-back, dog-friendly spot on the water known for serving up some of the best burgers in town, great bartenders and cold beer at unbeatable prices. Furry friends are welcome on the dog-friendly patio, making it a perfect waterside hangout to kick back and enjoy the view with your pup. See Details

The Boardwalk Beach Bar & Grill

La Porte, IN

The Boardwalk Beach Bar & Grill The Boardwalk Beach Bar & Grill within Blue Heron Inn, La Porte, IN, is dog friendly. Bring Fido to join you at a lakeside outdoor table while you enjoy comfort food and cold drinks. The menu includes options such as crab rolls, margherita flatbread pizza, a buffalo chicken sandwich and a Boardwalk burger. Live music is available on select days. See Details

RiverWatch

Lawrenceburg, IN

RiverWatch Leashed dogs can join their humans at one of the dozen tables outside River Watch, a floating pet-friendly eatery in Lawrenceburg, IN. This seasonal spot serves seafood, sandwiches, burgers and more. Beer and cocktails are also served. See Details

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