Dog Friendly American Restaurants in Cincinnati, OH

There are 30 pet friendly American restaurants in Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly The Root Beer Stand
The Root Beer Stand Known as a landmark and a local favorite in Cincinnati, OH, The Root Beer Stand is a dog-friendly spot that's been serving famous footlong cheese coneys and mugs of root beer made on-site since 1957. Visitors to The Stand can head to one of its three outdoor picnic tables to relax alongside Fido and dig into a Chattanooga Cheeseburger piled high with American cheese, smokey pulled pork, and shredded cheddar cheese. The Root Beer Stand's menu includes root beer floats, ice cream, footlong hot dogs, The Timmy Dog, burgers, sandwiches such as its Chili Cheese Sandwich, deli sandwiches, and The Big E Sandwich, popcorn, chips, and more. See Details
Pet Friendly Ruth's Parkside Cafe
Ruth's Parkside Cafe Ruth's Parkside Cafe in Cincinnati, OH strives to provide an eclectic and healthful dining experience for appetites of all kinds. You can bring Fido as their outdoor section provides pet-friendly seating for over twenty-five guests. The staff will even provide water bowls for your pup. Menu items include sandwiches, bagels, and entrees with lots of customizable protein options. Mains include options like Orange Szechuan Stir-Fry, Linguine Ratatouille, and Creole Catfish. With meatless items, you can choose to add proteins like tofu, tempeh, chicken, or chorizo. There is even a separate menu of gluten-free and vegan items. See Details
RJ Cinema Distillery & Taproom RJ Cinema Distillery & Taproom is a dog-friendly restaurant and distillery located in Cincinnati, OH. Leashed dogs are welcome to join you on the outside patio. They offer bar bites, craft cocktails and Sunday brunch. You can chow down on a Brisket Cheese Melt or order a plate of wings to share with your friends. See Details
Nation Kitchen and Bar Nation Kitchen and Bar is a pet-friendly place to enjoy a burger and a beer for Cincinnati, OH locals and tourists alike. Diners with a hankering for a Whiskey Bacon Burger can head to one of the Kitchen and Bar's ten outdoor tables to enjoy alongside their pup. Nation's menu includes burgers, potatoes, sandwiches, salads, wraps, bottomless brunch items, cocktails, wines, beers, ciders, and seasonal drinks. Nation Kitchen regulars recommend ordering the Breakfast Tots coated in cheddar cheese, sausage gravy, and a fried egg. See Details
Anderson Township Pub Anderson Township Pub is a dog-friendly restaurant in Cincinnati, OH, where Fido can join you at an outdoor table. The menu has appetizers like fried mushrooms, chicken tenders, nacho potato skins and more. Soups, salads and other sides including pub fries or tots, onion rings, macaroni and cheese and coleslaw can be added to any entree. A great selection of burgers and other sandwiches including the tuna melt, roast beef, and Reuben round a robust menu. See Details
Nation Westwood Nation Westwood is housed in an old firehouse in Cincinnati, OH. Sip on a beer or craft cocktail as you enjoy the ambiance of the pet-friendly outdoor patio complete with a large fire pit. The eatery is known for its inventive burgers and selection of potatoes served up as tater tots, sweet tots, hand-cut fries, or Saratoga chips. See Details
Hang Over Easy Hang Over Easy serves breakfast all day, but also offers a wide selection of burgers, sandwiches, and craft beer. Outdoor seating area is dog friendly when the patio is open. Call ahead before arriving to ensure seating i available. Hang Over Easy is open from 7am to 4pm Monday through Friday and 8am to 4pm on weekends. See Details
Americano Burger Bar Americano Burger Bar is a dog-friendly spot to enjoy a burger made with local and fresh ingredients, a beer, and an organic custard milkshake. Americano Burger Bar offers ten plus outdoor seats on its patio to dog owners wanting to chow down alongside their canine. Americano Burger Bar's menu includes starters such as Canadian Poutine, Melting-Pot Nachos Supreme, and Americano Wings, soups, salads, burgers, sandwiches, and hot dogs, sides and snacks such as Russian Slaw, Mac n' Cheese, Onion Rings, and Handcut Fries. Diners with a sweet tooth can indulge in a milkshake or root beer float. Americano Burger Bar is open Monday through Thursday from 11am to 11pm, Friday and Saturday from 11am to 2am and Sunday from 11am to 9pm. See Details
Panera Bread Panera Bread on Colerain Avenue has four 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. 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
McAlister's Deli McAlister's Deli is a dog-friendly restaurant on Montgomery Rd. This deli has seven tables outside for dogs and their owners. Their chefs are proud to serve food prepared with fresh ingredients made to order. The crafted sandwiches on the menu are the specialty of the kitchen. Meat eaters can indulge in the McAlister's Club, the King Club, horseradish roast beef and cheddar, garden fresh turkey, or the black cherry and ham sandwich. Vegetarians can indulge in their new veggie sandwich or the four cheese griller, a mom-made favorite prepared their way. If you like the sound of ginormous spuds, you can order one of their topped potatoes instead, like the black Angus roast beef spud. Please note that table service isn't available, so you'll need to tie your dog up while you order inside. See Details
Dibella's Old Fashioned Subs DiBella's Old Fashioned Subs is a dog-friendly restaurant serving classic style subs and grilled and made to order subs to Cincinnati locals and tourists alike. DiBella's offers two outdoor tables to dog owners wanting to dig into a Godfather sub, stuffed with Genoa salami, capicola, and spicy ham, alongside their canine companion. The sub shop's menu is comprised of salads, submarines, specialty subs such as DiBella's Cheesesteak, Italian Meatball, and Buffalo Chicken, and sides such as macaroni, potato and pasta salad, chips and deli pickles. Grandma DiBella's Chocolate Chip Cookies are available to top it all off. 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
Big Apple Bagels Creating sandwiches from fine deli meats, Big Apple Bagels is a dog-friendly eatery serving all-day breakfast, lunch, and dinner to Cincinnati locals and tourists alike. Big Apple offers four outdoor tables to dog owners wanting to dig into a gourmet muffin alongside Fido. The bagel shop's menu includes breakfast and deli sandwiches, bagels, My Favorite Muffins, Freshens smoothies, and Brewster's coffee drinks. 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
Potbelly Sandwich Shop Potbelly Sandwich Shop, located in Cincinnati, 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 ten 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. See Details
Apple Spice Junction Apple Spice Junction is a dog-friendly spot to find breakfast, lunch, and dinner on Creek Road for Cincinnati locals and tourists alike. Visitors to the Junction can head to one of its two outdoor tables to dig into a meal alongside Fido. Apple Spice's menu includes sandwiches made on freshly-baked breads, homemade soups, healthy salads, freshly baked goods, boxed lunches, breakfast pastries, gourmet eggs, and more. 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
Five Guys Five Guys, located in Cincinnati, is a popular burger joint that serves up a variety of tasty eats. Choose from menu options including burgers, sandwiches, hot dogs, fries, milkshakes, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Try the Bacon Cheeseburger - two hand-formed patties grilled to perfection, two strips of bacon, and two slices of American cheese on a soft sesame seed bun, piled high with the toppings of your choice (mayo, lettuce, pickles, grilled onions and mushrooms, relish, jalapenos, hot sauce, and more!) Before you leave, snag one of their hand-spun Milkshakes with your favorite mix-ins (bananas, cherries, coffee, malted milk, Oreo cookies, Oreo cream, bacon, peanut butter, and more!) 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
Five Guys Five Guys, located in Cincinnati, is a popular burger joint that serves up a variety of tasty eats. Choose from menu options including burgers, sandwiches, hot dogs, fries, milkshakes, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Try the Bacon Cheeseburger - two hand-formed patties grilled to perfection, two strips of bacon, and two slices of American cheese on a soft sesame seed bun, piled high with the toppings of your choice (mayo, lettuce, pickles, grilled onions and mushrooms, relish, jalapenos, hot sauce, and more!) Before you leave, snag one of their hand-spun Milkshakes with your favorite mix-ins (bananas, cherries, coffee, malted milk, Oreo cookies, Oreo cream, bacon, peanut butter, and more!) 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
Firehouse Subs Firehouse Subs, located in Cincinnati, 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. See Details
Potbelly Sandwich Shop Potbelly Sandwich Shop, located in Cincinnati, 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 ten 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. See Details
Potbelly Sandwich Shop Potbelly Sandwich Shop, located in Cincinnati, 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 three 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. See Details
Lil Goodie Shoppe The Li'l Goodie Shoppe is a dog-friendly sweet shop serving locals and tourists alike. Dog owners with a sweet tooth can head to one of The Li'l Goodie Shop's outdoor picnic tables to enjoy their treat. The Shoppe serves burgers, hot dogs, Pulled Pork BBQ, nachos, and a Soft Dough Pretzel, as well as, Only Eight frozen yogurt, ice cream, sundaes, malts, sodas, glaciers, flurries, and specialties such as a Candy Parfait, a Nut Dip, Chocolate Covered Banana, Hot Fudge Cake, and more. The Li'l Goodie shop's hours are Monday through Saturday from 11am to 9pm and Sunday from 12pm to 9pm. See Details
Cincinnati, OH, US