Dog Friendly American Restaurants Near SDF Airport

There are 33 pet friendly American restaurants near SDF 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 SDF Airport. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly Corner Flavors of Kentucky
Corner Flavors of Kentucky
Located inside the Aloft Louisville Downtown in Louisville KY, you'll find Corner Flavors of Kentucky, a dog-friendly restaurant serving up modern southern fare. They are happy to welcome pups on their outdoor patio. Their menu fuses crowd favorites with Kentucky staples, featuring items such as the Brush Creek Ranch wagyu burger, Kentucky club, seven-layer chicken salad and whiskey caramel bread pudding.
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Pet Friendly Ditto's Grill
Ditto's Grill
Ditto's Grill serves up American cuisine with a bit of International flair, all in a casual, upscale atmosphere. Choose from a variety of menu options including appetizers, soups, salads, seafood, beef, chicken, sandwiches, burgers, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their many pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Start off with an Absolut Bloody Mary (Absolut, bacon salt, fresh basil, pepperoncini, stuffed olives) and an order of the Crabmeat Quesadillas with crabmeat, provolone cheese, toasted almonds, apricots, and cilantro. Next, chow down on the house special Stuffed Pacific Bass - baked and stuffed with pesto nuts, tomatoes, and roasted garlic sauce, served with corn risotto and a citrus salad. Or go for the Smoke House Ham Sandwich with applewood bacon, gouda, BBQ sauce, and tobacco onions. Ditto's Grill is open Monday through Thursday from 11am to 10pm, Friday through Saturday from 11am to 11pm, and Sunday from 9am to 10pm.
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Pet Friendly The B.A. Colonial
The B.A. Colonial
The historic B.A. Colonial in the south end of Louisville, KY is pet friendly. This Louisville landmark offers a covered side patio for you and your pup to enjoy brunch, lunch or dinner. While they don't have a full dog menu, they do feature a plain burger patty for Fido to enjoy! Enjoy their selection of wings, sandwiches, specialty spuds, burgers, and a variety of brunch options including biscuits, bowls, and pancakes.
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Pet Friendly Hammerheads
Hammerheads
Hammerheads is a basement pub with dog-friendly sidewalk seating in Louisville, KY. Bring Fido to join you at an umbrella-cast shade table as you chow down on a variety of American pub grub and cold beer.
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Pet Friendly Bristol Bar & Grille
Bristol Bar & Grille
Branding itself as a Louisville Original and a local favorite, Bristol Bar and Grille is a dog-friendly spot to enjoy lunch, dinner, award-winning Sunday brunch, and full bar service in Louisville. Bristol offers nine outdoor tables to dog owners wanting to dig into a plate of its famous Bristol Green Chili Wontons. The Bar and Grille's menu is made up of appetizers, salads, pasta, sandwiches, classics such as Thai Stir Fry, a Steak Sandwich, and Grilled Salmon Teriyaki, along with chef specialties such as Osaka Scallops and Smoked Grits, and Country Fried Chicken Caprese. Diners with room for dessert can indulge in housemade desserts such as Chocolate Oreo Cheesecake, Lemon Cake with Raspberry Sauce, or a Bourbon Pecan Torte.
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Pet Friendly Pizza Lupo
Pizza Lupo
Pizza Lupo is a dog-friendly restaurant located in a historic brick building in Louisville, KY. Fido is welcome to join you at a table on their outdoor patio. They serve Neapolitan-style pizza, handmade pasta and salads.
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Pet Friendly The Eagle
The Eagle
Fido can join you at this pet-friendly American restaurant located in Louisville, KY, known as The Eagle. You can enjoy their house-brined and dredged fried chicken and southern sides while sitting outside with your pup. The Eagle sources free-range and all-natural birds which make their meals well-known around the country. Along with their fried chicken, you can try some of their snacks and sides like brown sugar bacon, hush puppies, spoonbread, or homemade biscuits, and don't forget to pair your meal with one of their cocktails.
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Pet Friendly The Sports and Social Club
The Sports and Social Club
The Sports and Social Club is a relaxed sports bar offering classic pub food and tremendous sports viewing in a comfortable tavern setting. Serving lunch, dinner and a dynamic nightlife, The Sports & Social Club also offers bowling and live entertainment. Sidewalk tables welcome dogs.
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Pet Friendly Potbelly Sandwich Shop
Potbelly Sandwich Shop
Potbelly Sandwich Shop, located in Louisville, 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 eight 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.
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Pet Friendly The Café
The Café
The Café is a dog-friendly American restaurant in Louisville, KY. Fido can join you for breakfast, lunch or dinner at one of the outdoor tables on their spacious patio. Their Southern-inspired menu includes waffles, burgers, sandwiches, steak, chicken and seafood.
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Pet Friendly Royals Hot Chicken
Royals Hot Chicken
Royals Hot Chicken is a casual eatery that specializes in fried chicken, available in varying levels of tongue-torching heat. Choose from a variety of menu options including snacks, salads, sandwiches, fried chicken, tacos, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their many pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Start off with an order of the Loaded Potato Wedges, topped with pickled red onions, bacon, beer cheese, and green onions, served with a side of ranch for dipping. Next, chow down on the Fried Chicken Tenders Plate in your choice of heat (Mild, Medium, Hot, X-Hot, or Gonzo,) served with a dipping sauce of your choice (Honey Mustard, Alabama White Barbecue, Hot Pepper Jelly, Green Goddess, and more,) along with one side (coleslaw, pimiento cheese grits, cucumber salad, and more!) Or go for the Royals Fried Chicken Salad Sandwich with sunflower seeds, Granny Smith apples, honey mustard, golden raisins, iceberg lettuce, and dill pickles, on a potato bun. Royals Hot Chicken is open Tuesday through Thursday from 11:30am to 10pm, and Friday through Saturday from 11:30am to 11pm.
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Pet Friendly Joella's Hot Chicken
Joella's Hot Chicken
Joella's Hot Chicken is a pet-friendly restaurant on Frankfort Avenue in Louisville. There are ten tables outside for dogs and their owners, so Fido can join you for some all-natural chicken, brined over-night, fried golden brown, and sauced in a choice of unique spice blends. Hot chicken, a favorite in Nashville, has a sweet-mean kick and is available at Joella's Hot Chicken with a range of spice levels, including Southern, Tweener, Spiked Honey, Inferno, and for the bravest of the brave, Fire-In-Da-Hole. 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 Varanese
Varanese
Varanese is an American-style joint serving up delicious, elegant dishes. Choose from menu options including appetizers, soups, salads, seafood, veggies, steak, pork, lamb, pasta, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of the four pet-friendly tables available on the sidewalk (unfortunately pups aren't allowed on their patio.) Start your meal off with an order of the Baked Brie wrapped in puff pastry and served with bourbon caramel, toasted pecans, and sliced apples. Next, chow down on the Pecan Encrusted California White Bass atop molasses whipped sweet potatoes, finished with a honey jalapeno butter sauce. Or go for the Beef Tips and Tortellini - sauteed beef tips and tortellini tossed in a gorgonzola cream sauce with baby spinach, grape tomatoes, and toasted pine nuts, topped with crispy prosciutto. End on a sweet note with the Brioche French Toast - custard-fried brioche French toast topped with candied bacon, sugared pecans, peanut butter powder, bourbon maple syrup, and caramel sea salt ice cream! Varanese is open Sunday through Thursday from 5pm to 11pm, and Friday through Saturday from 5pm to 12am.
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Pet Friendly Game Restaurant
Game Restaurant
Game Restaurant in Louisville, KY is a pet-friendly restaurant, where Fido can join you on the outdoor patio. Enjoy options like pretzel samplers, a variety of meatballs, burgers and more. They also serve vegetarian options, starters and a drink menu.
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Pet Friendly Bourbons Bistro
Bourbons Bistro
Dogs are welcome at outdoor tables at Bourbons Bistro in Louisville, KY. This pet-friendly eatery has a rotating, seasonal menu that is inspired by bourbon and Southern cuisine. Dishes may include salads, seafood, steak and burgers. Choose from more than 130 bourbons, or enjoy beer, wine and cocktails.
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Pet Friendly Buck's Restaurant
Buck's Restaurant
Fido is welcome to join you at a pet-friendly, outdoor table at Buck's Restaurant in Louisville, KY. Enjoy fine dining with options like filet mignon, scallops, ribeye, quail and more. They also serve a variety of desserts, wines and spirits.
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Pet Friendly Grind Burger Kitchen
Grind Burger Kitchen
Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor, pet-friendly table at Grind Burger Kitchen, a restaurant in Louisville, KY. Enjoy a variety of burgers, sandwiches, salads and more. They also serve gluten-free and vegetarian options, as well as a drink menu.
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Pet Friendly Highland Morning
Highland Morning
Highland Morning is an eatery with dog-friendly outdoor seating in Louisville, KY. Fido can join you on the patio while you have breakfast or lunch. The menu includes egg platters, waffles, biscuits & gravy, salads, sandwiches, and more.
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Pet Friendly Troll Pub Under the Bridge
Troll Pub Under the Bridge
Troll Pub Under the Bridge is a dog-friendly restaurant in Louisville, KY, where Fido can join you at an outdoor table on the patio. The menu offers comfort food favorites like beer cheese and pretzels, crispy wings, loaded tots, gourmet burgers, fish and chips, and sandwiches such as a Philly prime rib. Guests can also enjoy a wide selection of craft beers, bourbon flights and creative cocktails.
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Pet Friendly Uptown Cafe
Uptown Cafe
Uptown Cafe serves up delicious eats in a casual atmosphere with a contemporary twist. Choose from menu options including appetizers, seasonal small plates, salads, seafood, chicken, steak, pork, veggies, burgers, sandwiches, pasta, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their eight pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Start off with an order of the Stuffed Mushroom Caps filled with sausage and goat cheese, and topped with a brandy brown cream sauce. Next, chow down on the Duck Ravioli with mushrooms and green peppers in a white wine sauce. Or go for the Pecan Encrusted Chicken Liver Salad with Granny Smith apples, bacon, and red onions in a brandy brown sugar glaze over mixed greens and spinach, tossed with a raspberry vinaigrette. Uptown Cafe is open Monday through Thursday from 11:30am to 10pm, and Friday through Saturday from 11:30am to 11pm.
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