Dog Friendly Restaurants Near RFD Airport

There are 11 dog-friendly restaurants near RFD Airport 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 RFD Airport. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly Prairie Street Brewing Company
Prairie Street Brewing Company
Located along the Rock River in downtown Rockford, Prairie Street Brewing Co. is a dog-friendly spot to grab a handcrafted meal and a local beer. Visitors to the Brewing Co. looking to dine along the river can sit with their canine at one of its outdoor tables. Prairie Street's menu includes dishes such as the Coney Island Dog, Apple BBQ Chicken, Poutine with Mushroom and Swiss, and the Cheesecake of the Week, as well as burgers, tacos, sandwiches, nachos, seafood, steaks, flatbreads, salads, soups, desserts, and more. Frequent visitors to Prairie Street Brewing Co. recommend ordering a pasta dish and the cheese curds and saving room for a Beer Ice Cream Sandwich or a Root Beer Float. The Brewpub is open Monday through Wednesday from 11am to 10pm, Thursday from 11am to 12am, Friday and Saturday from 11am to 2am and Sunday from 11am to 10pm. The Dockside Taproom is open Mondy and Tuesday from 3pm to 12am, Wednesday and Thursday from 11am to 12am, Friday and Saturday from 11am to 2am and Sunday from 11am to 12am.
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Pet Friendly 8th Ward Pub
8th Ward Pub
8th Ward Pub is a 1960’s filling station converted into a cozy, urban style pub featuring a pet-friendly patio in Rockford, IL. They offer a tapas-style menu including many homemade plates, specialty craft cocktails, and a vast craft beer selection, and spirits from local distilleries.
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Pet Friendly Lydia's Cafe
Lydia's Cafe
Fido is welcome at the outdoor tables at Lydia's Cafe, a dog-friendly eatery in Rockford, IL. Order from their home-cooked, classic American menu featuring breakfast and lunch options like sandwiches, salads and more.
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Pet Friendly Beef-A-Roo
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.
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Pet Friendly Wired Cafe
Wired Cafe
Wired Cafe is a pet-friendly cafe serving breakfast and lunch. Visitors to Wired Cafe wanting to dig into a ""Best Sandwich Ever"" can do so alongside their furry friend at one of its two outdoor tables to enjoy their meal. Wired's menu includes a Breakfast Burrito, Egg in a Cup, quiche, fruit, a variety of sandwiches and wraps as well as a Loaded Bagel, Siracha Egg Salad, and more. Frequent visitors recommend ordering a baked good and a cup of coffee. Wired Cafe is open Monday through Friday from 6:30am to 5:00pm and Saturday from 8:00am to 2:00pm."
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Pet Friendly Deli Italia
Deli Italia
Deli Italia is a dog-friendly eatery home to award-winning Italian Beef and Thin Crust Pizzas. Visitors to the Deli wanting to enjoy authentic Sicilian cuisine alongside their dog can sit at one of its seven outdoor tables to enjoy their meal. Deli Italia's menu includes antipasti dishes, salads, traditional pasta, chicken dishes, seafood, paninis, pizzas, and more. Regulars to Deli Italia recommend saving room for a scoop of gelato to finish off your meal. This location of Deli Italia is open Monday through Thursday from 10:30am to 10:00pm, Friday from 10:30am to 11:00pm and Saturday from 11:00am to 11:00pm.
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Pet Friendly Prairie Street Brewhouse
Prairie Street Brewhouse
Located along the Rock River in downtown Rockford, Prairie Street Brewing Co. is a dog-friendly spot to grab a handcrafted meal and a local beer. Visitors to the Brewing Co. looking to dine along the river can sit with their canine at one of its outdoor tables. Prairie Street's menu includes dishes such as the Coney Island Dog, Apple BBQ Chicken, Poutine with Mushroom and Swiss, and the Cheesecake of the Week, as well as burgers, tacos, sandwiches, nachos, seafood, steaks, flatbreads, salads, soups, desserts, and more. Frequent visitors to Prairie Street Brewing Co. recommend ordering a pasta dish and the cheese curds and saving room for a Beer Ice Cream Sandwich or a Root Beer Float. The Brewpub is open Monday through Wednesday from 11am to 10pm, Thursday from 11am to 12am, Friday and Saturday from 11am to 2am and Sunday from 11am to 10pm. The Dockside Taproom is open Mondy and Tuesday from 3pm to 12am, Wednesday and Thursday from 11am to 12am, Friday and Saturday from 11am to 2am and Sunday from 11am to 12am.
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Pet Friendly Luichi's Hot Dog's
Luichi's Hot Dog's
Luichi's Hot Dogs is a pet-friendly spot to grab a chili cheese dog and a glass of lemonade. Visitors to Luichi's wanting to dine alongside their canine can head to one of its four outdoor tables to enjoy their meal. Only small dogs are allowed to join their owner at Luichi's. The shop's menu includes Fried Chicken, Catfish, pizzas, hot dogs, wings, salads, sandwiches and super sandwiches, salads, gyros, a variety of side items, ice cream, and shakes. Locals recommend stopping in for a Beef and Sausage Combo. Luichi's is open Monday through Thursday from 11am to 10pm and Friday and Saturday from 11am to 11pm.
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Pet Friendly Jo Jo's Pizza & Pub
Jo Jo's Pizza & Pub
Jo Jo's Pizza & Pub offers pet-friendly outdoor seating in Rockford, IL. Bring Fido along while you enjoy lunch, dinner or just drinks at one of the five tables on the patio. Menu options include fried appetizers, pizza, sandwiches, pasta, salads, chicken, fish and more. They also offer a full bar.
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Pet Friendly Sisters Thai Cafe
Sisters Thai Cafe
Sisters Thai Cafe is a dog-friendly restaurant in downtown Rockford, IL. Fido can join you outside on the gated side patio while you enjoy traditional Thai food, authentic Laotian entrees, beer, or wine. Popular dishes include Pot Stickers, Sisters’ Kow Pad, Seven Wonders, Pad Thai, and Panang Curry.
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Pet Friendly DiTullio's Italian Market & Cafe
DiTullio's Italian Market & Cafe
Dine with your dog at DiTullio's Italian Market & Cafe in Rockford, IL. Their pet-friendly patio features six umbrella-shaded tables where four and two-legged guests can sit beside each other. Whether you're stopping in for a cup of coffee and a piece of dessert in the late morning or a specialty sandwich in the afternoon, this local deli has something to hit the spot.
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