Dog Friendly Restaurants in Wilmette, IL

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

Pet Friendly Convito Cafe & Market
Convito Cafe & Market Do your marketing, then stick around for a lovely French-Italian meal! Dine on the patio and Fido is welcome to join you. See Details
Pet Friendly Napolita Pizzeria & Wine Bar
Napolita Pizzeria & Wine Bar Napolita Pizzeria and Wine Bar is a dog-friendly restaurant serving lunch, dinner, and Saturday and Sunday brunch. Visitors to the Pizzeria wanting to devour a slice alongside their pup can do so at one of its twelve outdoor tables. Napolita's menu includes a variety of Neapolitan Pizzas, salads, soups, pasta dishes, risottos, paninis, and more. Frequent visitors to Napolita recommend ordering a veal dish and a Ceasar Salad and saving room for gelato to top off your meal. Its hours are Friday and Saturday from 11am to 10pm, Sunday from 11am to 9pm and Sunday from 11am to 9pm. Happy Hour is Monday through Thursday from 2pm to 5pm, during this time all pizzas are eleven dollars and bottles of wine are half-priced. See Details
JP's Pizza & Grill JP's Pizza and Grill is a pet-friendly place to get a pie alongside your pooch. JP's visitors wanting to dine with their dog can sit at one of its three outdoor tables to enjoy a plate of Vesuvio Fries, coated in parmesan, parsley, and Vesuvio sauce. JP's menu includes an array of starters, wings, a huge selection of specialty pizzas and pizzettas, salads, pasta, chicken and fish dishes, subs and burgers, desserts and more. Monthly specials include items such as Pear and Gorgonzola Pizza, BBQ Pulled Pork Pizza, a Superfood Salad, and a Hummus Plate. JP's Pizza and Grill is open Sunday and Monday from 4:00pm to 8:00pm, Tuesday and Thursday from 11:30am to 8:30am, Wednesday from 4:00pm to 8:30pm and Friday and Saturday from 11:30am to 9:00pm. See Details
Valley Lodge Tavern The self-proclaimed ""North Shore's favorite neighborhood restaurant,"" Valley Lodge Tavern is a dog-friendly home-like spot to grab a mouthwatering burger and a beer. Visitors to Valley Lodge wanting to dine alongside their dog can sit at one of its six outdoor tables to enjoy their meal. The Tavern's menu includes items such as starters, soups, salads, sandwiches, burgers, wraps, minis, ribs, chicken dishes, pasta, steak and chops, and desserts. Visitors call Valley Lodge Tavern a ""happening place"" and recommend ordering a Homemade Sloppy Joe with a side of homemade chips. This location of Valley Lodge Tavern is open Monday through Thursday from 11am to 11pm, Friday and Saturday from 11am to 12am and Sunday from 11am to 10pm." See Details
Corner Bakery Cafe A fast-casual restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner, Corner Bakery Cafe is a dog-friendly spot to enjoy a meal in Wilmette. Visitors to the Cafe can head to one of its twelve outdoor tables to dig into a plate of Buttermilk Pancakes and Eggs with Bacon alongside Fido. The Bakery Cafe's menu is made up of morning favorites such as scramblers and pancakes, breakfast sandwiches, Power Flats, oatmeals, yogurt, fresh salads, signature sandwiches, panini, hot sandwiches, handcrafted pasta, soups, chili, and more. Its baked goods include cookies, hand pies, rugalach, slices of cake, and bars. 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
Panera Bread Panera Bread on Wilmette Avenue has eight 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. 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 Sheridan Road in Wilmette provides eleven 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. 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
Starbucks Whether you are getting your early morning coffee fix or fueling up for a late night, Starbucks has you covered. This location on Lake Avenue in Wilmette provides six 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. 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
Pit & Tap Pit & Tap is a dog-friendly restaurant in downtown Wilmette, IL, where Fido can join you at an outdoor table. The menu features wood-smoked meats including brisket, ribs, and pulled pork on sandwiches, salads or as a platter. See Details
Central Station Coffee & Tea Central Station Coffee & Tea is a dog-friendly coffeehouse in downtown Wilmette, IL, where Fido can join you at a table in the Parisian outdoor area and back patio. The menu features espresso and teas, as well as pastries from some of North Shore’s local bakeries. See Details
Alchemy Coffee & Bake House Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor, pet-friendly table at Alchemy Coffee & Bake House, a coffeehouse in Wilmette, IL. Enjoy a variety of coffee drinks, as well as scones, muffins, and other baked goods. See Details
Big Tomato Pizzeria Big Tomato Pizzeria is a pet-friendly eatery in Wilmette, IL that welcomes leashed dogs at outdoor tables. The menu features a selection of pizzas, salads, pasta dishes and desserts. 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
O'Brien's Riverwalk Cafe O'Brien's Riverwalk Cafe has been serving continental cuisine in an elegant historic Old Town atmosphere with outdoor seating available for dogs. A diverse menu offers crab cakes, Buffalo shrimp, Caesar salad with chicken, BBQ pork sandwiches, turkey burgers, ribeye steak, seared salmon, and shepherd's pie. Dogs are welcome at front sidewalk tables. Opens at 11am during the week and 10am on weekends. 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
Harry Caray's Tavern Navy Pier Harry Caray's Tavern boasts a licensed dog friendly patio on beautiful Navy Pier and will serve your canine companion a souvenir water bowl and a treat. Try the restaurant's specialty, slow-smoked 'cue or opt for the signature Holy Cow! Burger or a foot-long Chicago-style hot dog. See Details
Cody's Public House Cody's Public House is a dog-friendly bar in Chicago, IL, where Fido is welcome to join you for a beverage inside the cozy bar or outside on the deck. Enjoy a drink from their extensive list that includes wine, domestic, craft and imported beers, ciders, seltzers, specialty drinks, and signature shots. See Details
Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar, located in Vernon Hills, IL, 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. Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar is open Monday through Friday from 11am to 12am, and Saturday through Sunday from 9am to 12am. See Details
Sticky Rice Serving traditional Thai cuisine and house specials, Sticky Rice is a pet-friendly restaurant serving tourists and locals alike. Dog owners craving Northern Thai fare can head to one of Sticky Rice's seven outdoor tables to enjoy their meal beside their pet. The restaurant's vast menu includes soup, egg rolls, curry, seafood, salad, rice dishes, noodles, Thai sausage, vegetarian options, desserts and much more. Regulars recommend ordering the Mango Sticky rice served in a mango. Sticky Rice is open Monday through Thursday from 11:30am to 10:00pm, Friday and Saturday from 11:30am to 10:30pm and Sunday from 12:00am to 10:00pm. See Details
Wilmette, IL, US