Dog Friendly Restaurants in Highland Park, IL

There are 12 dog-friendly restaurants in Highland Park 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 Highland Park. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly Norton's
Norton's Norton's serves burgers, sandwiches, and entrees like baby back ribs, chicken pot pie, and grilled salmon. Outdoor tables are dog friendly. See Details
Pet Friendly Cafe Central
Cafe Central This French bistro draws loyals jonesing for pommes frites and other French standards. Dine outside and they'll bring Fido a water bowl. See Details
Highland Pop Gourmet Popcorn and Fudge Shop Highland Pop is a locally owned specialty store offering gourmet popcorn and fudge. The main store location provides several dog-friendly picnic tables and adirondack chairs where you can relax with a flavorful snack. Their popcorn comes in classic flavors like cheddar and caramel as well as unique options like Birthday Cake and Cinnamon Churro Kettle. If you're counting calories, try the healthy Slim Kim for a guilt-free snack. You can also find sweet treats like chocolate-covered strawberries, pretzel sticks, fudge pops, and more. The shop also specializes in kosher treats. Highland Pop is open Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm. See Details
Frost Gelato Frost Gelato, located in Highland Park, is a casual joint that serves up sweet treats in a variety of flavors and combinations. Choose from menu options including gelato, sorbet, cakes, coffee, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their four pet-friendly outdoor tables while you indulge your sweet tooth. Pick from gelato flavors like Amaretto, Bailey's Irish Cream, Butter Pecan, Chai Tea, Cardamom, Honey Lavender, Stracciatella, Sea Salt Caramel, Root Beer, and more! Please note that table service isn't available, so your dog will need to be tied up outside when you go in to order. See Details
Michael's Chicago-Style Red Hots Michael's Chicago-Style Red Hots is a dog-friendly restaurant serving dogs and specialty sandwiches to Highlands Park locals and visitors alike, since 1977. Forty outdoor seats are available for dog owners wanting to dig into an award-winning dish alongside their canine companion. Michael's menu includes hot dogs, burgers, chicken and beef dishes, specialty spuds, wraps, salads, and more. Diners with room for dessert can indulge in a seasonal fruit or Nutella shake, a Traditional Fudge Brownie, Gluten-Free Rocky Road Brownie or Rice Krispie Treat. Michael's Chicago-Style Red Hots is open Sunday from 11:00am to 8:00pm, Monday from 10:30am to 8:00pm, Thursday from 10:30am to 8:00pm and Friday and Saturday from 10:30am to 7:30pm. See Details
Starbucks Whether you are getting your early morning coffee fix or fueling up for a late night, Starbucks has you covered. This location on Skokie Valley Road in Highland Park provides four 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. See Details
Dairy Queen Dairy Queen is a dog-friendly quick-service food concept serving frozen sweet treats to Highland Park 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. Please note that table service isn't available, so your dog will need to be tied up outside while you go in to order. See Details
Phoenicia Mediterranean Located in the heart of Highland Park, Phoenicia Mediterranean is a dog-friendly spot to find Mid-Eastern hospitality, and an array of wine and family-recipe fare. Phoenicia has a large patio with quite a few tables for dog owners wanting to dig into a bowl of Yellow Lentil with Vegetable soup alongside their furry friend. The Mediterranean restaurant's menu is made up of brunch items, hot and cold appetizers, salads, soups, a range of couscous dishes, seafood meals, broiled dishes such as lamb, chicken and beef brochettes, and traditional entrees including Hummus with Sauteed Meat, and Shawarma. Phoenicia Mediterranean is open Monday from 3:00pm to 9:00pm, Tuesday through Thursday from 11:30am to 9:00pm, Friday from 11:30am to 10:00pm, Saturday from 9:00am to 10:00pm and Sunday from 9:00am to 9:00pm. See Details
Potbelly Sandwich Shop Potbelly Sandwich Shop, located in Highland Park, 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 two 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. See Details
La Michoacana Bella Bring Fido to La Michoacana Bella in Highland Park, IL. This local ice cream shop welcomes four-legged companions to sit beside their owners outside at one of the four pet-friendly, umbrella-shaded tables. Whether you're stopping in for a paleta or Mangonada, you will surely enjoy a sweet treat. Table service isn't provided, so Fido must remain outside while you order inside. See Details
Once Upon a Bagel Once Upon a Bagel offers pet-friendly outdoor seating in Highland Park, IL. Bring Fido along while you enjoy a meal at one of the four tables on the front patio. Their menu includes customizable bagels, donuts, salads, sandwiches, soups, desserts and more. See Details
Perfect Blend Perfect Blend is a dog-friendly coffee shop in Highland Park, IL that welcomes leashed pups at their four outdoor tables. Stop by and check out their selection of coffees, teas and smoothies. Please note table service isn't available, so Fido will have to wait outside while you order. See Details
Big Star Big Star serves fancy tacos in a cool atmosphere, with a walk-up window that allows you to bring your pup. See Details
312 Chicago This Italian spot, located in the pet-friendly Allegro Royal Sonesta Hotel, is a favorite for diners in the Chicago Loop. Leashed dogs are welcome on the outdoor patio during the summer months. See Details
DAWG PARK Gourmet Grill DAWG PARK Gourmet Grill in Glenview, IL, serves up American fast-food fusion with Asiatic style in a restaurant that is not only dog friendly but dog-themed and welcoming to all well-behaved canines outdoors and indoors. You can enjoy classic diner fare served out of stainless steel bowls. See Details
Wishbone Wishbone is a popular local spot that serves traditional Southern food in a spacious setting with dog-friendly patio seating. Tasty options available are omelets, buttermilk pancakes, biscuits and gravy, shrimp and grits, North Carolina-style crab cakes, blackened catfish and smoked beef brisket. Opens at 7am during the week and 8am on weekends for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Wishbone also serves a dog-friendly Sunday brunch. See Details
D & J Bistro This suburban French bistro serves up haute cuisine at a fair price, and without any attitude. Dine outdoors and Fido is welcome to join you, weather permitting. See Details
The Bad Apple The Bad Apple, located in Chicago, IL, is a casual bar and eatery that serves up a myriad of delectable fare. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Start off with a cold beer and an order of the Soft Pretzel served with hearty tomato and roasted red pepper sauce, and goat cheese. Next, chow down on the Southern Dandy Burger topped with grilled local Spanish sweet onion, pepper jack cheese, Buckboard molasses bacon, and sweet and spicy Dandy sauce. Or go for the Southwestern Cobb Salad with bibb lettuce, corn, black beans, avocado, red onions, red peppers, bacon, hard-boiled egg, and crispy tortilla strips, served with chipotle ranch. The Bad Apple is open Monday through Wednesday from 4:30pm to 12am, Thursday through Friday from 11:30am to 2am, Saturday from 11:30am to 3am, and Sunday from 11:30am to 12am. See Details
Eduardo's Enoteca Offering small production wines, craft spirits, and light authentic Italian fare, Eduardo's Enoteca is a pet-friendly spot for a romantic date or a glass of wine among the locals. Those wanting to sip alongside Fido can do so at one of Eduardo's ten outdoor tables. Its menu includes a vast wine selection and hand-crafted cocktails, made with freshly squeezed juices. It also offers rustic Italian pizzas and hand-made pasta. Eduardo's serves lunch and dinner daily, and brunch on the weekends. This hidden gem is open Sunday through Wednesday from 10am to 11pm, and Thursday through Saturday from 10am to 3am. See Details
Bar Siena Fido is welcome at outdoor tables at Bar Siena in Chicago, IL. This dog-friendly restaurant features Italian street food, pizza and drinks. They even have a dog menu where pups can order, chicken, a burger patty, steak, gelato, a dog doughnut and even a pup sundae! See Details
Highland Park, IL, US