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Dog Friendly Restaurants in DeKalb, IL

There are 11 dog-friendly restaurants in DeKalb 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 DeKalb. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly Ellwood Steak and Fish House

Ellwood Steak and Fish House

Ellwood Steak and Fish House

Located on busy Sycamore Road, Ellwood Steak and Fish House is a dog-friendly, local restaurant with an upscale feel. Dog owners with a craving for Crab Meat Avacado can dig in alongside Fido at one of Ellwood's four outdoor tables. The Steak and Fish House's menu includes dishes such as the One Pound Meatball, Spinach and Artichoke Dip, Filet Mignon, Canadian Salmon, Mediterranean Chicken, Fettuccini Alfredo, Baked French Onion Soup, a Black and Bleu Cheeseburger, and Mini Cheeseburgers. Ellwood regulars recommend ordering the crab cakes and the Saganaki. The restaurant is open Monday through Thursday from 11:00am to 10:00pm, Friday and Saturday from 11:00am to 10:30pm and Sunday from 11:00am to 9:00pm.

Pet Friendly Dairy Queen

Dairy Queen

Dairy Queen is a dog-friendly quick-service food concept serving frozen sweet treats to DeKalb locals and tourists alike. Several 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.

Tom & Jerry's

Tom and Jerrys is a dog-friendly alternative to fast food, serving fresh, prepared-at-order dishes. Guests wanting to chow down on a plate of chicken fingers alongside their furry friend can sit at one of the restaurant's two outdoor tables to enjoy their meal. Tom and Jerry's menu includes wings, sandwiches, salads, gyros, Italian beef, mozzarella sticks, cheese bites, jalapeno poppers, pizza puffs, and more. Frequent visitors rave about the authentic Greek-style cuisine and the gyros. Tom and Jerry's is open Sunday through Wednesday from 10:30am to 12:30am and Thursday and Friday from 10:30am to 2:00am.

El Jimador Mexican Grill

El Jimador Mexican Grill

El Jimador Mexican Grill is a dog-friendly Mexican restaurant in DeKalb, IL, where your leashed dog is welcome to join you on the outdoor patio. Try their carnitas, steak and shrimp, or Huskie fajitas when you're visiting!

Chipotle Mexican Grill

Chipotle Mexican Grill

Founded on the idea that food served fast does not have to be a typical fast food experience, Chipotle Mexican Grill is a dog-friendly restaurant known for its burritos, tacos, bowls, and salads. Visitors to DeKalb with a craving for a customizable burrito bowl can dig in alongside Fido at one of Chipotle's seven outdoor tables. The Grill's menu allows guests to choose from crispy corn or soft flour tacos, a bowl, burrito, or salad, then choose from steak, carnitas, chicken, barbacoa or sofritas, next, adding rice beans and fajita vegetables, and finally, topping it all off with salsas, lettuce, guacamole, and cheese. Please note that table service isn't available, so your dog will need to be tied up outside while you go in to order.

Noodles & Company

Noodles & Company

Noodles & Company on Sycamore Road has seven pet-friendly tables where you are welcome to dine with your dog. Noodles & Company has noodle and pasta dishes with an international flare. You can get Asian dishes like Japanese Pan Noodles, Italian bowls including Spaghetti and Meatballs, and comfort food meals like Wisconsin Mac and Cheese. Most of the entrees can be made gluten-free. Salads, soups, and shareable items including Korean BBQ Meatballs, Potstickers, and Cheesy Garlic Bread. Check out the rotating specials and you might find Buffalo Mac and Cheese and Pasta Fresca. Bringing the kids with your too? No problem. Noodles & Company has kids meals. Please note that table service isn't available, so your dog will need to be tied up while you go inside to order.

Panera Bread

Panera Bread on Sycamore Road has six 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.

Starbucks

Whether you are getting your early morning coffee fix or fueling up for a late night, Starbucks has you covered. This location on W Lincoln Highway in DeKalb provides three tables with dog-friendly seating. The vast menu includes a broad range of coffee drinks, tea, cold brews, and their popular Frappuccino in tons of customizable flavors. Don't forget to ask for a Puppuccino just for Fido! You can also find a light bite with breakfast options, sandwiches, bagels, parfaits, protein boxes, and baked treats. A drive-thru window is also available if you don't want to tie your dog up outside while you go in to order.

Potbelly Sandwich Shop

Potbelly Sandwich Shop

Potbelly Sandwich Shop, located in DeKalb, is a casual delicatessen-style eatery that serves up a variety of tasty noshes. Choose from menu options including soups, salads, sandwiches, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their eleven pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Try the Wreck Sandwich with salami, Angus roast beef, oven-roasted turkey, hickory-smoked ham, melted Swiss, lettuce, tomato, and mayo on multigrain bread. Or go for the Uptown Salad with romaine, iceberg, spinach, all-natural grilled chicken, crumbled bleu cheese, red grapes, apples, dried cranberries, diced red onion, and candied walnuts. Before you leave, grab a shake in your favorite flavor (Vanilla, Chocolate, Coffee, Oreo, Banana, Mixed Berry, Strawberry, and more.) Please note that table service isn't available, so you'll need to tie your dog up while you order inside.

Los 3 Burritos

A local chain, Los 3 Burritos in DeKalb, IL, is a simple Mexican eatery serving burritos and tacos in a pet-friendly environment. Visitors wanting to dig into a taco alongside their pooch can head to one of its three outdoor tables. The menu includes popular items such as their chicken taco, horchata, and steak taco, as well as traditional breakfast dishes, salads, soups, nachos, quesadillas, torta sandwiches, and a wide variety of burritos.

Keg & Kernel by Tangled Roots Brewing Company

Keg & Kernel by Tangled Roots Brewing Company

Fido is welcome to join you on either of the two pet-friendly, outdoor patios at Keg & Kernel by Tangled Roots Brewing Company in DeKalb, IL. Enjoy a variety of locally-brewed craft beers, as well as food options. Their menu includes items like a Bavarian pretzel, chicken quesadilla, flatbreads, burgers and more.

Hart's Garage

Hart's Garage is a pet-friendly restaurant in Hampshire, IL, where Fido can join you at an outdoor table. The owner combined his passion for cars, motorcycles, and made-from-scratch food and beer to deliver a unique atmosphere. Try their famous smash burgers, pizza and craft cocktails during your visit.

Portillo's

Portillo's, located in Sycamore, is a casual eatery that serves up a variety of tasty American fare. Choose from menu options including salads, chili, hot dogs, burgers, sandwiches, beef, sausage, chicken, ribs, pasta, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their eight pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Try the Turkey Florentine Panini with thinly-sliced turkey breast, smoked gouda, sauteed spinach, caramelized onions, and sundried tomato mayo on grilled tomato focaccia. Or go for the Jumbo Hot Dog topped with mustard, relish, celery salt, fresh onions, tomatoes, kosher pickle, and sport peppers on a steamed poppy seed bun. Before you leave, grab a Shake to-go in your favorite flavor (Chocolate, Vanilla, Strawberry, or Chocolate Cake!) Please note that table service isn't available, so your dog will need to be tied up outside when you go in to order.

Beef-A-Roo

Beef-A-Roo is a dog-friendly, fast-casual restaurant serving American fare to Rockford locals and tourists alike. Beef-A-Roo offers three outdoor tables to dog owners wanting to dig into a Bacon Bleu Burger alongside Fido. The restaurant's menu includes classic sandwiches, burgers, wraps, chicken dishes, chili, soup, fresh gourmet salads, baked potatoes, and more. Diners with a sweet tooth can save room for shakes, malts, brownies or cookies. Please note that table service isn't available, so your dog will need to be tied up outside when you go in to order.

Eddie Gaedel Pub and Grill

Eddie Gaedel Pub and Grill

Created to give folks a place to sit down, relax and enjoy a cool beverage, Eddie Gaedel Pub and Grill is a pet-friendly spot serving a variety of craft beers. Visitors to Eddie Gaedel Pub and Grill wanting to sip on a specialty drink alongside their dog can sit at one of its six outdoor tables. Its menu includes appetizers, soups, salads, mini sandwiches, and paninis. The Pub is a sister establishment to a local pizzeria, and it claims it ""would be happy to order a pizza from Paisano's for you to enjoy at Eddie's."" It also offers daily specials including Mac N Cheese Monday, and Seafood Wednesday. Frequent visitors recommend ordering the pulled pork with a side of tater tots and rave about its Bloody Marys. Eddie Gaedel Pub and Grill is open Monday through Thursday from 11am to 12am, Friday and Saturday from 11am to 1am and Sunday from 11am to 10pm."

Bull Moose Bar and Grille

Bull Moose Bar and Grille

Bull Moose Bar and Grille is a dog-friendly restaurant which is built around an 1893 Pullman Palace dining car used by President Roosevelt in his ""Bull Moose Party"" presidential campaign. Visitors to Bull Moose wanting to sip on a glass of wine while Fido lounges underfoot can do so at one of its six outdoor tables. The Bar and Grille's menu includes appetizers, burgers, sandwiches, salads, flatbreads, steaks, seafood, pasta, and Not Your Mama's Pot Pie. Bull Moose customers recommend ordering the Caramel Apple Burger, a half-pound patty topped with fresh apples, crispy bacon, homemade caramel and Swiss cheese, served with Homemade Apple-Coleslaw. Bull Moose Bar and Grille is open Monday through Saturday from 11am to 1am and Sunday from 11am to 12am. Food is served daily until 10pm."

Jamrah Middle Eastern Cuisine

Jamrah Middle Eastern Cuisine

Jamrah Middle Eastern Cuisine, located in Sycamore, IL, is a casual eatery that serves up a variety of delicious, authentic Middle Eastern cuisine. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Try the Shish Kabob Sandwich - fresh-baked pita filled with seasoned, marinated, grilled fillet of beef, hummus, Jamrah salad, and tahini sauce. Or go for the Kefta Kabob - grilled ground beef and lamb, onions, parsley, and spices, served with soup or salad, rice, and fresh pita.

Salsa Verde Mexican Restaurant & Taqueria

Salsa Verde Mexican Restaurant & Taqueria

Serving dishes prepared from authentic Mexican recipes, in a vibrant, dog-friendly environment, Salsa Verde Mexican Restaurant and Taqueria is a favorite among locals and tourists alike. Dog owners with a craving for Mexican food can tie their pooch up outside, order at the counter and head to one of Salsa Verde's eight outdoor tables to enjoy their meal alongside their canine. Salsa Verde's menu includes appetizers, soups, tostadas, seafood, vegetarian dishes, tacos, enchiladas, burritos, quesadillas, drinks, and desserts. Regulars rave over the Mexican Restaurant's margaritas. This location of Salsa Verde is open Sunday through Thursday from 10:30am to 9:00pm and Friday and Saturday from 10:30am to 9:30pm.

Shawn's

Nestled in the corner of downtown Sycamore, Shawn's Coffee Shop and Gourmet Deli is a dog-friendly spot to grab a cup of joe. Visitors to Shawn's wanting to dine alongside their dog can do so at one of its outdoor tables. Its menu includes a variety of coffee drinks, breakfast bagels, soups, salads, sandwiches, and baked goods such as cookies, muffins, and Rice Krispie Treats. Regulars recommend giving the blueberry bagel a try and rave over Shawn's homemade Cranberry Pecan cream cheese. Shawn's Coffee Shop is open Monday through Friday from 6am to 6pm, Saturday from 7am to 5pm and Sunday from 7am to 2pm.

Tom and Jerry's

Tom and Jerry's

Tom and Jerry's is an award-winning dog-friendly restaurant known as ""King of the Gyros."" Tom and Jerry's has a self-proclaimed ""huge"" patio for guests with dogs wanting to dig into a plate of fried chicken. Tom and Jerry's menu includes homemade soups, daily specials, sandwiches, hot dogs, broiled burgers, subs, seafood, steak dishes, salads, ribs, chicken, and a range of side orders. Regulars rave over the Italian Beef. Tom and Jerry's is open seven days a week from 10am to 10pm."

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