Dog Friendly American Restaurants in Ankeny, IA

There are 4 pet friendly American restaurants in Ankeny that welcome dogs at their outdoor tables, and 23 more nearby. 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 Ankeny. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly Whiskey River
Whiskey River Whiskey River is an bar and grill in Ankeny, IA serving up American fare with 30 beers on tap. Dogs are welcome at outdoor tables on the pet-friendly patio. See Details
Pet Friendly Panera Bread
Panera Bread Panera Bread on SE Delaware Avenue has several 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
Culver's Culver's is a dog-friendly restaurant serving its signature ButterBurgers and fresh frozen custard to Ankeny locals and tourists alike. Culver's offers a few outdoor tables to dog owners wanting to dig into a heap of Wisconsin Cheese Curds alongside their canine companion. Its menu is made up of premium chicken dishes, sandwiches, hearty soups, fresh salads, ButterBurgers, sides, and dinners such as North Atlantic Cod, Butterfly Jumbo Shrimp, Beef Pot Roast, and Chopped Steak. Those with room for dessert can indulge in fresh frozen custard, shakes, malts, or a float. A drive-thru window is also available if you don't want to tie your dog up outside while you go in to order. See Details
Vintage Brewhouse Vintage Brewhouse in Ankeny, IA, is pet friendly. This restaurant doesn't have a full dog menu, but they do offer biscuits, a pup cup and water on request. Fido can join you at one of their outdoor tables, but please note seating is limited. They offer coffee, an excellent selection of alcoholic beverages and comfort food. See Details
Clyde's Fine Diner Clyde's Fine Diner in Des Moines, IA, is a dog-friendly eatery where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table. Clyde's serves upscale American cuisine, reimagined diner classics, craft cocktails and more. See Details
Barn Town Brewing Barn Town Brewing is a locally owned brewpub serving up from scratch comfort food and craft beer on the border of West Des Moines & Waukee, Iowa. Outdoor patio area is pet-friendly. See Details
Zombie Burger + Drink Lab Located in downtown Des Moines, IA, is Zombie Burger + Drink Lab, a restaurant famous for its inventive flavor combos in a "post-apocalyptic chic" setting. Their dog-friendly sidewalk patio lets you bring Fido to your dining experience. Try one of their burgers like the Army of Darkness, They're Coming To Get You, Barbara, Dawn of the Dead, or Poultrygeist. Don't forget to add one of their delicious shakes to your meal! See Details
Palmer's Deli & Market Palmer's Deli & Market in Des Moines, IA, has ten pet-friendly outdoor tables so you can bring Fido along. This local eatery serves breakfast, lunch, and pick-me-ups with coffee and pastries to get you through the day. You can get omelets, egg sandwiches, fruit, oatmeal and more in the morning. In the afternoon, they offer specialty sandwiches like the Apple Orchard, Market Turkey, and Deli Stack. Please note that table service isn't available, so your dog must be tied up outside when you go in to order. See Details
South Union Bread Cafe South Union Bread Cafe is a delicatessen serving up scratch-made salads and soups, plus sandwiches on artisan breads. Bring Fido along to three dog-friendly outdoor tables and choose from daily specials like Meatball Subs on Monday or Italian Beef on Fridays! Everyday signatures like Sarah's Revenge with bacon, roast beef, mozzarella, red onion, sauteed bell pepper and onions, and horseradish sauce on focaccia are available as well, plus specialty salads and a custom salad bar. Don't miss the Potato Pepperjack Cheese Soup! South Union Bread Cafe is open Monday through Friday from 11:00am to 2:00pm. See Details
Bruegger's Bagels Bruegger's Bagels is a dog-friendly eatery serving a comprehensive menu of healthy choices for breakfast and lunch. Visitors to Des Moines with Fido in tow and a craving for a preservative-free bagel, can head to one of Bruegger's four outdoor tables to dig in. The eatery's menu is made up of bagels and cream cheese, salads, signature soups, breakfast and lunch sandwiches, and coffee drinks. Diners with a sweet tooth can indulge in a Cheesecake Brownie, Cranberry Orange Nut Muffin, or Oatmeal Raisin Pecan Cookie. See Details
Palmer's Deli & Market Palmer's Deli & Market on Westown Parkway has four pet-friendly outdoor tables, so you can bring your dog along. Palmer's Deli & Market serves breakfast and lunch, plus pick me ups to get your through the day like coffee and pastries. You can get omelets, egg sandwiches, and griddle items for breakfast, plus fruit and oatmeal. For lunch, Palmer's Deli & Market has eighteen specialty sandwiches like the Apple Orchard, Market Turkey, and Deli Stack. Check their website for the soups of the day, or go for a cup of their award-winning chili. Feel like something sweet? Palmer's Deli & Market makes cookies, brownies, bars, and cakes from scratch daily. 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
Bruegger's Bagels Bruegger's Bagels is a dog-friendly eatery serving a comprehensive menu of healthy choices for breakfast and lunch. Visitors to Clive with Fido in tow and a craving for a preservative-free bagel, can head to one of Bruegger's outdoor tables to dig in. The eatery's menu is made up of bagels and cream cheese, salads, signature soups, breakfast and lunch sandwiches, and coffee drinks. Diners with a sweet tooth can indulge in a Cheesecake Brownie, Cranberry Orange Nut Muffin, or Oatmeal Raisin Pecan Cookie. See Details
HoQ Fido is welcome to join you at HoQ, a stylish farm-to-fork dog-friendly restaurant located in Des Moines, IA. Relax and keep warm on the heated outside patio when you reserve a table for lunch or dinner. HoQ serve a continually evolving menu featuring dishes which showcase the finest ingredients from local Iowa farmers. Meat, poultry and seafood entrées contain grass-fed beef and lamb, pasture-raised chicken and duck, and sustainably sourced seafood. HoQ buy organic butter and cream, fresh seasonal produce, and source 90% of their ingredients locally. The majority of HoQ's menu is gluten-free and unique vegetarian dishes can also be prepared. Beverages choices include fair trade coffee which is locally roasted, and the very best house liquors. See Details
Panera Bread Panera Bread on Merle Hay Road has six 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
Panera Bread Panera Bread on University Avenue has seven 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
Culver's Culver's is a dog-friendly restaurant serving its signature ButterBurgers and fresh frozen custard to Altoona locals and tourists alike. Culver's offers a few outdoor tables to dog owners wanting to dig into a heap of Wisconsin Cheese Curds alongside their canine companion. Its menu is made up of premium chicken dishes, sandwiches, hearty soups, fresh salads, ButterBurgers, sides, and dinners such as North Atlantic Cod, Butterfly Jumbo Shrimp, Beef Pot Roast, and Chopped Steak. Those with room for dessert can indulge in fresh frozen custard, shakes, malts, or a float. A drive-thru window is also available if you don't want to tie your dog up outside while you go in to order. See Details
Culver's Culver's is a dog-friendly restaurant serving its signature ButterBurgers and fresh frozen custard to West Des Moines locals and tourists alike. Culver's offers a few outdoor tables to dog owners wanting to dig into a heap of Wisconsin Cheese Curds alongside their canine companion. Its menu is made up of premium chicken dishes, sandwiches, hearty soups, fresh salads, ButterBurgers, sides, and dinners such as North Atlantic Cod, Butterfly Jumbo Shrimp, Beef Pot Roast, and Chopped Steak. Those with room for dessert can indulge in fresh frozen custard, shakes, malts, or a float. A drive-thru window is also available if you don't want to tie your dog up outside while you go in to order. See Details
Culver's Culver's is a dog-friendly restaurant serving its signature ButterBurgers and fresh frozen custard to Des Moines locals and tourists alike. Culver's offers a few outdoor tables to dog owners wanting to dig into a heap of Wisconsin Cheese Curds alongside their canine companion. Its menu is made up of premium chicken dishes, sandwiches, hearty soups, fresh salads, ButterBurgers, sides, and dinners such as North Atlantic Cod, Butterfly Jumbo Shrimp, Beef Pot Roast, and Chopped Steak. Those with room for dessert can indulge in fresh frozen custard, shakes, malts, or a float. A drive-thru window is also available if you don't want to tie your dog up outside while you go in to order. See Details
Culver's Culver's is a dog-friendly restaurant serving its signature ButterBurgers and fresh frozen custard to Urbandale locals and tourists alike. Culver's offers a few outdoor tables to dog owners wanting to dig into a heap of Wisconsin Cheese Curds alongside their canine companion. Its menu is made up of premium chicken dishes, sandwiches, hearty soups, fresh salads, ButterBurgers, sides, and dinners such as North Atlantic Cod, Butterfly Jumbo Shrimp, Beef Pot Roast, and Chopped Steak. Those with room for dessert can indulge in fresh frozen custard, shakes, malts, or a float. A drive-thru window is also available if you don't want to tie your dog up outside while you go in to order. See Details
Captain Roy's Captain Roy's restaurant is located at the Birdland Marina on the Neal Smith bike trail in Des Moines, IA. Bring Fido to join you on their pet-friendly outdoor patio overlooking the Des Moines River. Their menu offers traditional American food, including burgers, tacos, sandwiches, burritos and more! See Details
Ankeny, IA, US