Dog Friendly American Restaurants in Indianapolis, IN

There are 61 pet friendly American restaurants in Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly Fire by the Monon
Fire by the Monon Try the Dirty Mac & Cheese or Famous FishTacos and wash it down with one of 16 craft beers on tap. Outdoor seating welcomes dogs. See Details
Pet Friendly Flatwater
Flatwater Flatwater in Indianapolis is a causal, dog-friendly bar and restaurant on the canal with plenty of outdoor seating on seasonal, waterfront patio. Their menu features quality, fresh, made from scratch comfort food such as home-made soups, salads, sandwiches, and entrees and some of the best fresh cut fries in town. A full bar is also available. See Details
Bluebeard Bluebeard is a New American restaurant in Indianapolis, IN offering craft beers and plates on a dog-friendly outdoor patio. Fido is welcome to join you at outdoor tables. See Details
Flamme Burger Keystone Flamme Burger Keystone is a dog-friendly gourmet burger restaurant in Indianapolis, IN. Fido is welcome to accompany you on the covered patio and dog bowls with cold water are provided. Treat your pup to their very own grilled and chopped chicken breast and even a pup cup! Flamme Burger is a family-owned restaurant which serves authentic, wood-fired burgers, chicken, seafood, and salads with homemade dressings. Hot dishes are cooked over an authentic woodier grill, using oak wood and apple chips for outstanding flavor. Food is freshly prepared in house from scratch each day. See Details
Public Greens With an ever rotating menu, the pet-friendly Public Greens Urban Kitchen has a large outdoor dining space for you and your pupper. Public Greens is dedicated to farm-market inspired cuisine and their profits benefit food-insecure school children in the Indianapolis area. The menu features many vegetarian and gluten-free meals like Thai Zoodles and Kung Pao Broccoli. There is also a protein section where you'll find things like Fried Chicken and Grilled Pork Chops. Public Greens even offers light snacks, local brews and a handful of crafted cocktails. Open Tuesday through Saturday 8am to 9pm, Sunday and Monday 8am to 4pm. See Details
A2Z Cafe A2Z Cafe is a dog-friendly breakfast and brunch restaurant in Carmel, IN, where Fido is welcome to join you at a patio table with umbrellas. Serving everything from classic midwestern flare, like steak and eggs, to island favorites like Loco Moco, you are sure to find something you love here. Bring a bowl and your waiter will fill it with water for your dog! See Details
Between the Bun - Burgers, Dogs and More Between the Bun - Burgers, Dogs and More is a casual, dog friendly eatery in Indianapolis where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table. Their menu features delicious, one-of-a-kind burger creations. All burgers are hand crafted fresh daily and they only use the freshest ingredients available, as well as hand crafted BBQ sauces, rubs and seasonings. In addition to burgers, they also offer appetizers, hot dogs, wraps, salads and a variety of other sandwiches. See Details
317 Burger There are several outdoor tables at the dog-friendly 317 Burger. There are fourteen burger options on the menu, including the Strawberry Hill, with spicy strawberry compote and Ghost Pepper cheese, and The Parthenon, a lamb based burger. Check the special menu for the Burger of the Month too. If you are looking for a burger alternative, there is plenty on the menu to accommodate, like Seasonal Veggie Poutine, French Onion Soup Dumplings or the 317 Wings that are fried twice for extra crunch. Open Monday 11:30am to 9pm, Tuesday through Thursday 11:30am to 10pm, Friday 11:30am to 11pm, Saturday 11:30am to 11:00pm, and Sunday 11:30am to 9:00pm. See Details
The Free Spirit The Free Spirit is a neighborhood sports bar and music venue on the north side of Indianapolis, IN. They serve American comfort food on a dog-friendly outdoor patio. See Details
Hooters Hooters, located in Indianapolis, is a well-known bar and eatery that offers up an array of tasty pub grub served by the famed Hooters Girls. Choose from menu options including appetizers, wings, salads, sandwiches, tacos, burgers, seafood, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their seven pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Start off with a cold beer and an order of the Tex Mex Nachos - fresh chips topped with cheese, chili, guacamole, lettuce, pico de gallo, jalapenos, sour cream, and zesty chipotle sauce. Next, chow down on the Baja Fish Tacos with grilled or crispy fish, pico de gallo, fresh cabbage, and special sauce. Or go for the Texas Cheesesteak Sandwich with steak, sauteed onions, green peppers, mushrooms, provolone cheese, queso, Daytona Beach sauce, pico de gallo, and sliced jalapenos! See Details
BRU Burger Bar BRU Burger Bar, located in Indianapolis, IN, is a casual eatery that serves up a variety of delicious gourmet burgers and other tasty fare. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. See Details
McAlister's Deli McAlister's Deli is a dog-friendly restaurant on Michigan Rd. This deli has twenty tables outside for dogs and their owners. Their chefs are proud to serve food prepared with fresh ingredients made to order. The crafted sandwiches on the menu are the specialty of the kitchen. Meat eaters can indulge in the McAlister's Club, the King Club, horseradish roast beef and cheddar, garden fresh turkey, or the black cherry and ham sandwich. Vegetarians can indulge in their new veggie sandwich or the four cheese griller, a mom-made favorite prepared their way. If you like the sound of ginormous spuds, you can order one of their topped potatoes instead, like the black Angus roast beef spud. Please note that table service isn't available, so you'll need to tie your dog up while you order inside. See Details
Grindstone Charley's Grindstone Charley's, located in Indianapolis, is a casual American eatery that serves up an array of tasty dishes. Choose from menu options including starters, wings, soups, salads, burgers, sandwiches, ribs, steak, seafood, chicken, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their seven pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Start off with a cold beer and an order of the Wings in your choice of sauce (Honey Bourbon, Peach Honey BBQ, BBQ, Garlic Parm, Buffalo, or Thai.) Next, chow down on the Farmhouse Burger topped with hickory-smoked pulled pork, a fried egg, hickory-smoked bacon, and BBQ sauce on a potato bun. Or go for the Drunken Tenderloin Sandwich with grilled tenderloin, pepper jack cheese, hickory-smoked bacon, honey bourbon sauce, and onion straws on a potato bun. See Details
Broad Ripple Brewpub Broad Ripple Brewpub is a dog-friendly pub in Indianapolis, IN that serves craft beer and a food menu. Their menu includes pasta, pizza, burgers, vegetarian dishes and more. You can pair your meal with a cold beer from the rotating tap list. Dogs are welcome at outside tables. See Details
Shakers Good Eats & Ale Shakers Good Eats & Ale is a pet-friendly restaurant in Indianapolis, IN. Your leashed pup can join you at a table on their covered outdoor patio. Their menu features salads, burgers, sandwiches, wings and pizza. If you have a sweet tooth, be sure to try their cheesecake. See Details
Patachou on the Park Patachou on the Park in Indianapolis serves breakfast and brunch in a modern space with speedy service. Fido is welcome in the outdoor, pet-friendly seating area. See Details
First Watch First Watch, located in Indianapolis, is a casual cafe-style eatery that serves up a variety of delicious dishes. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their four pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Try the Chile Chorizo Omelette filled with chorizo, avocado, green chilies, roasted onions, cheddar, Monterey jack, sour cream, and house-made pico de gallo. Or go for the Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict - two poached eggs atop toasted ciabatta, topped with wild Alaskan smoked Sockeye salmon, red onion, tomato, and hollandaise, served with lightly dressed organic mixed greens. If you're stopping by for lunch, chow down on the Roast Beef and Havarti Sandwich with roast beef, horseradish Havarti, house-roasted onions, tomato, and lemon-dressed arugula on grilled parmesan-crusted sourdough, served with a side of horseradish sauce. See Details
Plump's Last Shot Plump's Last Shot, one of the busiest bars in Indianapolis, IN, is pet friendly. Your furry friend is allowed on their deck to enjoy great drinks and comfort food. Please note Fido must remain on a leash during your visit. See Details
The Garden Table The Garden Table is the home of fresh food, juice, and three pet-friendly tables. Their locally inspired menu prepared using produce sourced from farms in the area. The chefs don't like to overcomplicate matters in the kitchen and believe keeping it simple is the most important thing, serving items like granola, quinoa, smoked salmon toast, and a number of salads. The vegans amongst you may want to try the vegan bahn-mi sandwich: sun-dried tomato hummus, avocado, seasonal veggies, and salsa verde on a baguette. You can accompany your lunch with something from the juice list, including an amped almond drink, a garden gate juice, and a tropic tonic. The Garden Table is open Tuesday through Saturday from 8am to 3pm and Sunday from 9am to 3pm. See Details
The Flatiron @ the Point on Penn The Flatiron is a neighborhood bar and restaurant in Indianapolis, IN housed in the former space of the "Original Elbow Room." Their outdoor patio has several bistro tables with bar stools where dogs may join you while you enjoy a cold drink and street snacks from The Flatiron's chef-driven menu. See Details
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