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Dog Friendly Restaurants in Lancaster, OH

There are 10 dog-friendly restaurants in Lancaster 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 Lancaster. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly Donatos Pizza

Donatos Pizza

Branding itself as American's original Edge to Edge pizza, Donatos Pizza is a dog-friendly spot to enjoy a slice in Lancaster. Visitors to the pizzeria can head to one of its six outdoor tables to dig into a Bourbon BBQ Bacon pie. Donatos' menu includes oven-baked subs, an array of salads, shareable plates such as Meatballs, Boneless Wings, Fresh Stuffed Jalapenos, and Asiago Cheese Garlic Bread, and create your own and specialty pizzas such as Hot Chicken, Serious Meat, Skinny Pizza, Hawaiian, and Vegan It's Greek to Me Pizza. Please note that table service isn't available, so your dog will need to be tied up outside when you go in to order.

Pet Friendly Castaways

Castaways

Castaways is a pet-friendly restaurant serving up American cuisine in Lancaster, OH. Grab a seat with Fido at a table on their covered patio, equipped with ceiling fans to keep you comfortable in warmer weather. Their menu features local meat from Bay Food Market and is full of time-tested favorites to please every member of the family, from a classic club sandwich to a sirloin steak for two.

Ale House 1890

Ale House 1890, located in Lancaster, OH, is a trendy gastropub that serves up a variety of delicious drinks and tasty eats. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your day. Start off with a craft cocktail and an order of the Chilean Blue Mussels - one pound of blue mussels steamed with garlic, white wine, and blistered tomatoes, served with garlic toast. Next, tuck into the Farmhouse Smoked Chop - a 10oz bone-in pork chop smoked to perfection and served over roasted sweet potatoes with caramelized onions, finished with house-made apple-cranberry chutney and served with roasted veggies. Or go for the unique Pig & Fig Pizza topped with prosciutto, fig jelly, bleu cheese, mozzarella, and caramelized red onions. Ale House 1890 is open Monday through Saturday from 11am to 1am.

The Downtown Bistro

The Downtown Bistro

The Downtown Bistro is a restaurant with a seasonal pet-friendly patio in downtown Lancaster, OH. Your leashed and well-behaved pup can join you outside at a table on the gated patio. They serve New American fare with options like salads, soups, burgers, sandwiches, chicken, steak, and seafood entrees. A full bar is also available.

Donut World

Donut World, located in Lancaster, OH, is a casual bakery that serves up a variety of tasty donuts. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you indulge your sweet tooth. Donut World is open 24 hours a day, so you and your pup can enjoy a bite at all hours!

The Well

The Well, located in Lancaster, OH, is a casual joint that serves up a small assortment of delicious eats, complete with vegetarian-friendly choices. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their three pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Start off with an order of the Watermelon Crunch Kale Salad with kale, watermelon, avocado, radishes, red onion, quinoa, salty almonds, spicy sweet pumpkin seeds, and spring onion cashew spread. Next, try the Peach Pie Pita - a millet-flax pita topped with caramel dip, strawberry-plum-basil spread, peaches, apples, and maple pecan clusters, served with a simple kale salad. Or go for the Garden Tuna Pita topped with spring onion cashew spread, roasted red pepper hummus, cucumbers, pea shoots, and tomato pesto wild-caught albacore tuna. The Well is open Monday through Friday from 8am to 3pm.

Panera Bread

Panera Bread on Ety Road NW has five 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. Please note that table service isn't available, so your dog will need to be tied up outside while you go in to order.

Dairy Queen

Dairy Queen is a dog-friendly quick-service food concept serving frozen sweet treats to Lancaster locals and tourists alike. A lot of 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.

Sonic Drive-In

This fast food restaurant on Ety Pointe Drive NW offers carhop service and a handful of pet-friendly tables. At Sonic Drive-In you can get burgers and hot dogs, chicken sandwiches, plus fries, tater tots, and mozzarella sticks. Sonic Drive-In is known for their vast selection of drinks, like Frozen Lemonade, Strawberry Limeade, and Grape Sluch with Rainbow Candy. There is also a selection of milkshakes, Sonic Blasts, waffle cone sundaes, and ice cream slushes.

Max & Erma's

Fido is welcome at the pet-friendly tables outside Max & Erma's in Lancaster, OH. Menu options include burgers, soups, beer, sangria and much more.

Millstone Southern Smoked BBQ

Millstone Southern Smoked BBQ

Millstone Southern Smoked BBQ, located in Logan, OH, is a dog-friendly restaurant where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table on the covered patio. The menu features southern smoked barbeque, hearty sandwiches, and refreshing draft beer.

The Ridge Inn Restaurant

Laurelville, OH

The Ridge Inn Restaurant

The Ridge Inn Restaurant is a dog-friendly eatery in Laurelville, OH. The menu includes gourmet cuisine and homemade donuts. Dogs are allowed outside on the wrap-around porch.

Barrel & Boar

Cooking up savory BBQ in the capital since 1983, Barrel & Boar in Gahanna, OH, uses slow smoked meats and Southern influence to create a casual menu that brings the South and Midwest together. Fido can join you at an outdoor, dog-friendly table. Choose from Ohio brisket, pulled pork, smoked sausage, rib tips, and chicken. Other menu favorites include shrimp and grits, spicy pork mac and cheese, and Texas cheesesteaks.

Prost Beer & Wine Cafe

Reynoldsburg, OH

Prost Beer & Wine Cafe

Prost offers a great selection of local beer and wine, light lunch fare, and dog-friendly patio seating. Menu includes salads, paninis, German brats, and a bruschetta bar.

BrewDog DogTap Columbus

Canal Winchester, OH

BrewDog DogTap Columbus

BrewDog DogTap Columbus, located in Canal Winchester, OH, is a trendy brewpub that serves up a vast number of delicious brews and an assortment of tasty eats. Fido is welcome to join you at this pet-friendly establishment outdoors on their patio or in their lobby. When you start to get hungry, order your food on the patio and chow down on the Identity Crisis Burger topped with pulled pork, crispy tortilla strips, chipotle cream, a sunny-side-up egg, and avocado cream. Or go for the Chili Chorizo Pizza topped with fresh chorizo, cotija cheese, dried chili oil, cilantro, chili verde salsa, sweet corn, and arugula.

Hungry Buffalo

Hungry Buffalo is a friendly neighborhood tavern in Logan, OH serving dishes with game meat or fresh, all-natural ingredients. Dogs are welcome at outdoor tables in the pet-friendly seating area.

Hocking Hills Frozen Yogurt Company

Hocking Hills Frozen Yogurt Company

Hocking Hills Frozen Yogurt Company, located in Logan, OH, is a dog friendly frozen treat shop where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table. Go in the morning for some coffee and cinnamon rolls, or stroll in during out later hours to get some frozen yogurt or gourmet popcorn.

Papa Boo's

Papa Boo's, located in Thornville, OH, is a casual bar and eatery that serves up a variety of delicious 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 drink and an order of the Loaded Tater Tots topped with shredded cheddar, bacon, and scallions. Next, chow down on the Taco Pizza topped with seasoned ground beef, onions, black olives, provolone, cheddar cheese, jalapeno peppers, lettuce, and tomato, served with sour cream and salsa. Or go for the Italian Sub with provolone, salami, ham, pepperoni, hot peppers, onions, lettuce, tomato, and Italian dressing!

Rita's Italian Ice

Rita's Italian Ice

Rita's Italian Ice on Granville Street has pet-friendly outdoor tables and a walk-up window, so you are welcome to bring your dog along. Rita's Italian Ice has dozens of flavors of Italian ices, cream ices, soft serve custard and more. You can choose from flavors like Swedish Fish, Pumpkin Pie, and Green Apple. Get your ice or cream turned into Mistos Shakes, Milkshakes, or Frozen Drinks. Try a Gelati, which is custard on top of an Italian ice, or the Blendini, which blends custard with your choice of toppings.

Firehouse Subs

Firehouse Subs, located in Gahanna, is a popular deli-style eatery that serves up a variety of tasty subs and salads. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Try the Hook and Ladder Sub with smoked turkey, Virginia honey ham, and melted Monterey jack cheese. Order it Fully Involved to get mayo, deli mustard, lettuce, tomato, and onion! Or try the New York Steamer Sub with USDA corned beef brisket, pastrami, melted provolone, deli mustard, mayo, and Italian dressing. For something a bit lighter, try the Firehouse Salad with romaine, tomato, bell pepper, cucumber, mozzarella, pepperoncini peppers, and dressing, with your choice of smoked turkey, grilled chicken, or Virginia honey ham. Please note that table service isn't available, so your dog will need to be tied up outside while you go in to order.

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