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Dog Friendly Restaurants in Iowa City, IA

There are 33 dog-friendly restaurants in Iowa City 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 Iowa City. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly Big Grove Brewery & Taproom

Big Grove Brewery & Taproom

Big Grove Brewery & Taproom

Big Grove Brewery and Taproom, located in Iowa City, IA, is a casual bar and eatery that serves up a variety of delicious brews and eats. 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 Flash-Fried Cauliflower in your choice of Buffalo, Korean BBQ, or Sesame Ginger. Next, chow down on the Pollo Chipotle Tacos with roasted chicken thigh, chipotle sauce, pepitas, queso fresco, white onion, and cilantro. You could also go for the Banh Mi Sandwich with grilled, marinated pork shoulder, sriracha-lime aioli, pickled veggies, jalapeño and cilantro on a toasted bun.

Pet Friendly Pullman Bar & Diner

Pullman Bar & Diner

Pullman Bar & Diner

Pullman Bar and Diner dishes out Midwestern diner fare with a twist, cocktails, craft brews, and more in an authentic diner space. Bring Fido along to six dog-friendly outdoor tables and choose from menu options including avocado toast, smoothie bowls, cubano sandwiches, a BLT salad, shrimp and grits, local veggie succotash, and more! Pullman Bar and Diner is open Monday through Thursday from 8am to 10pm, Friday through Saturday from 8am to 10:30pm, and Sunday from 8am to 9pm.

Basta

Voted the Best Italian Restaurant in Johnson County by readers of the Iowa City Press-Citizen, Basta is an upscale pizzeria and ristorante serving up modern Italian cuisine, Napoli-style pizza, and plenty of wine by the bottle or glass just a block away from the Old Capitol. Bring Fido along to several dog-friendly outdoor tables and start out with dates hand-stuffed with Italian sausage and topped with pancetta, Gorgonzola, and Calabrian chile tomato sauce, then go for a Hanger Steak or Margherita pizza. Pasta specials include Crab Spaghetti and Roasted Butternut Squash Ravioli. Basta is open seven days a week from 11:00am to 10:00pm.

Bluebird Diner

Bluebird Diner is a hearty cafe serving up Midwestern soul food like Corned Beef Hash and Eggs, The El Lobo Burger topped with chili verde and melted pepper jack cheese, and Honey-Chipotle Glazed Pork Chops. Bring Fido along to the handful of pet-friendly outdoor tables for breakfast, lunch, or dinner! Start your day off with Steak and Eggs, or stop by for a burger at lunchtime. Try the signature Bluebird Noodles for dinner: linguine with marinara or alfredo and garlic bread. Coffee, wine, and beer are available as well, including a house-brewed Bluebird Bitter beer. Bluebird Diner is open Monday through Saturday from 7:00am to 9:00pm and Sunday from 7:00am to 8:00pm.

Bread Garden Market & Bakery

Bread Garden Market & Bakery

Bread Garden Market and Bakery in Iowa City is a grocery store with a hot bar serving up specials like chicken tenders, Italian sausage pasta bake, and Asian meatballs, plus plenty of pet-friendly patio seating! Try light fare, Fried Chicken, and Scalloped Corn, grab a bottle of wine from inside the store, and enjoy on the patio with three dog-friendly tables! Bread Garden Market and Bakery is open seven days a week from 6:30am to 10:00pm.

Press Coffee Company

Press Coffee Company

Press Coffee Company is a simple pet-friendly coffee house serving up French-pressed coffee, plus tea, espresso, smoothies and baked goods in Iowa City, IA! Donuts from Daylight Donuts are available on Saturdays and Sundays. Fido is welcome at their outdoor tables, and water bowls are provided outside! Bring him along for a signature French press, or go for an espresso drink.

BlackStone

BlackStone is a dog-friendly American restaurant serving delicious food in a contemporary setting in Iowa City, IA. Fido is welcome to join you at table on the outside patio. BlackStone have a full service bar so enjoy a draft beer, martini, or glass of wine when stopping by for lunch or dinner. Each weekday from 3-6pm Blackstone holds a discounted Whiskey pour, and with over 150 different bottles on site, your tastebuds will be spoiled for choice.

Shakespeare's Pub and Grill

Shakespeare's Pub and Grill

Shakespeare's Pub And Grill is a dog-friendly tavern in Iowa City, IA. With menus for everything from breakfast to late-night snacks, you're sure to find something to hit the spot at almost any time of day. Stop in for dinner and enjoy a hearty sandwich or burger like the Southwest Chicken Philly. Or, swing by after a night on the town and finish your evening with a plate of wings and a basket of Wisconsin Cheese Nuggets. Leashed dogs are allowed at outside tables and be sure to order them the barkuterie board!

One Twenty Six

Inspired by European travels and sourced by local Iowan farmers, One Twenty Six is a French-influenced bistro serving up classics like the Natural Beef Hanger Steak and Butternut Squash in Phyllo. Fido is welcome at the dog-friendly outdoor seating area! Bring him along and try Maryland Crabcakes to start, then go for Etouffe, Chicken Bourgogne, or Gnocchi with Blue Crab. Make sure to order a bottle of wine to pair with your meal! One Twenty Six is open in Iowa City from 11:00am to 2:00pm for lunch Monday through Saturday and 5:00 to 9:30pm for dinner.

Deluxe Cakes and Pastries

Deluxe Cakes and Pastries

Stop by Deluxe Iowa, a dog-friendly dessert bakery, for sweet treats like cakes, cupcakes, bars, tarts, pies, petit fours, cookies, and French vienoisserie. Fido is welcome at two outdoor tables! Try the signature Doughnut Croissant or Carrot Cupcakes. Deluxe Iowa is open in Iowa City Tuesday through Friday from 7:00am to 5:30pm and Saturday from 7:30am to 3:00pm.

St. Burch Tavern

St. Burch Tavern

St. Burch Tavern is a pet-friendly restaurant in downtown Iowa City, IA. Take advantage of their outdoor patio, where Fido will be brought a bowl of water and be lavished with attention. Their menu features fish and chips, a buffalo chicken burrito, a lobster sandwich, and truffle fries. Gluten-free options are also available.

Micky's Irish Pub

Micky's Irish Pub

Bring Fido to sit outside with you on the dog-friendly patio at Micky's Irish Pub in Iowa City, IA. This eatery offers classic pub-style food and drink options for lunch, dinner and weekend breakfast. Their menu includes starters, soups, salads, burgers, tacos, sandwiches and more. Pair your meal with a beer, seltzer or specialty cocktail.

Nodo

Nodo is a trendy sandwich shop in Iowa City dishing out hearty specials, wraps, salads, and sandwiches like the Hoisin Beef Wrap with roast beef, julienned carrots, red peppers, and caramelized red onions, the Cajun Salmon Melt on grilled sourdough with salmon salad, cheddar cheese, pepper jack, and tomatoes, and the vegetarian Mushroom Sandwich. Bring Fido along to the pair of dog-friendly outdoor tables and order at the counter; try the Nodo Steak with white cheddar and Guinness barbecue mayonnaise. Nodo is open Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 6:30pm and Saturday from 8:00am to 3:30pm.

2 Dogs Pub

2 Dogs Pub is a dog-friendly restaurant in Iowa City, IA, where Fido can join you at an outdoor table on the patio. The menu features wings, wraps, burgers and more.

Brix

Brix is a wine bar and cheese shop featuring rotating wines by the glass, seasonal hors d�oeuvres, and finely paired cheese, plus four dog-friendly patio tables and more. Grab a glass and try the Tuscan Board with Italian cheeses, Sopressata salami, sun-dried tomato pesto, and warm ciabatta bread, or go for premium sandwiches like Le Cuban or a Spicy Grilled Cheese with smoked Gouda, tomato confit, and chipotle aioli. Hand-Rolled Chocolate Truffles and Mini Macarons are available for dessert! Brix is open Monday through Saturday at 11:00am and for brunch on Sundays from 11:00am to 3:00pm.

Iowa City DQ

Dairy Queen in Iowa City serves up Grillburgers, Chicken Strips, and Blizzards and features seven dog-friendly outdoor tables. Bring Fido along for a Five Buck Lunch of chicken tenders or a cheeseburger, or go for a Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Blizzard. Dairy Queen is open 10:30am to 10:00pm, seven days a week.

Noodles & Company

Noodles & Company

Noodles & Company on S Clinton Street has two 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.

The Airliner

Opened in 1944, The Airliner is a dog-friendly cafe serving its famous pizza to Iowa City locals and tourists alike. The Airliner offers many outdoor tables to dog owners wanting to enjoy a slice alongside their canine companion. The cafe's menu includes appetizers, soups, salads, wraps, pasta, fish and beef entrees, burgers, sandwiches, build your own pizzas with Chicago Deep Dish, Gluten-Free, Airliner Regular, and New York Thin crusts, and specialty pizzas such as Airliner Taco Pizza, Thai Chicken Pizza, Philly Cheese Steak, Vegetarian, and Margarita Pizza. The Airliner is open seven days a week from 11:00am to 1:30am.

Donnelly's Pub

Serving up hearty Irish food, craft beer, Guinness on tap, and plenty of bar snacks, Donnelly�s Pub also features two dog-friendly outdoor tables and a classic sports bar atmosphere. Bring Fido along and share Pretzel Bites or Fried Mushrooms, or go for a signature burger. Donnelly�s Jumbo Drunken Wings are a fan-favorite as well, especially with Jameson Buffalo sauce. If you�ve got your eye on Irish specials, go for The Reuben, Fish and Chips, or Donnelly�s Irish Stew over potatoes. Don�t forget to wash it down with a Guinness or classic Irish cocktail. Donnelly�s Pub is open seven days a week from 11:00am to 2:00am.

High Ground Cafe

High Ground Cafe

High Ground Cafe serves up light fare, sandwiches, salads, and soup, plus coffee, espresso, tea, beer, and wine in Iowa City. Bring Fido along to the dog-friendly outdoor seating area and try an iced Americano, Chai Latte, or classic Drip Coffee. The Cuban sandwich is a fan favorite, as well as the Turkey Mango Panini with smoked gouda, mango chutney, roasted red pepper, and spinach on sourdough. High Ground Cafe is open seven days a week from 7:00am to 11:00pm.

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