Dog Friendly American Restaurants in Dayton, OH

There are 19 pet friendly American restaurants in Dayton 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 Dayton. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly Ray's Wine Spirits Grill
Ray's Wine Spirits Grill Ray's Wine Spirits Grill is a dog-friendly restaurant in Dayton, OH, where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table. Ray's menu only serves certified organic vegetables, fruits and greens, and animal proteins are certified wild-caught or free range with no growth hormones, antibiotics or artificial ingredients. They have a selection of soup, salad, appetizers, pizza, sandwiches, entrees and desserts. See Details
Pet Friendly Wheat Penny Oven and Bar
Wheat Penny Oven and Bar Wheat Penny is a locally owned restaurant with an eclectic flair and eleven dog-friendly tables. The menu reflects the chefs' love for Italian food with plenty of inspiration from local cuisine, too. Mains feature sandwiches, handmade pasta, pizza, and plate dinners. Popular menu items include the vegetarian Cauliflower T-Bone and the Crispy Brick Chicken Thighs. The bar at Wheat Penny offers a large variety of drinks with cocktails, beer, wine, and spirits. The restaurant is open Monday through Saturday from 11am to 10pm. See Details
Zinks Meats & Fine Wines Zinks Meats and Fine Wines is a dog-friendly deli in Dayton. Diners with their dog in tow can dig into a Kentucky Steak Sandwich while Fido lounges underfoot at one of Zink's five outdoor tables. The Deli's menu includes sandwiches, burgers, and dinner specials such as Steak by the ounce, Jerk Pork, and Santa Fe Chicken with Pico Alfredo. Regulars recommend ordering a glass of wine to swirl, sniff, and sip, over your meal. Zinks Meats and Fine Wines is open Monday through Friday from 11am to 8pm and Saturday from 11am to 6pm. See Details
Flavors Eatery This eatery strives for healthy California cuisine that also offers organic and healthy choices for a variety of tastes and dietary restrictions. Some of their offerings include made-from-scratch soups, salads, wraps, subs, pizza, smoothies, and low-fat yogurt. Leashed, friendly dogs are allowed at the outside dining area. See Details
Lily's Bistro Diverse menu includes Ohio nachos, roasted tomato basil hummus, baked enchilada casserole, and grilled ahi tuna. Patio seating is dog friendly. See Details
Panera Bread Panera Bread on Wilmington PikE 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. 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
Jersey Mike's Subs Since 1956, Jersey Mike's Subs has been serving authentic East Coast-style subs on freshly baked bread. At this location on Pentagon Blvd, you and Fido can choose one of the pet-friendly tables outside. Their menu includes a number of hot sandwiches, such as Jersey Mike's Famous Philly: grilled onions, peppers and melted white American cheese; meatball and cheese, melted provolone, tomato sauce, and parmesan cheese; or the big kahuna cheese steak, grilled onions, peppers, mushrooms, jalapenos, and extra melted white American cheese. If you'd rather cut down on the carb's, why not try a grilled veggie wrap: grilled green bell peppers and onions, melted swiss and provolone, lettuce, tomato, and homestyle ranch dressing. 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
McAlister's Deli McAlister's Deli is a dog-friendly restaurant on Pentagon Blvd. This deli has eight 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 Washington Township locals and tourists alike. DiBella's offers five 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
Tropical Smoothie Cafe Tropical Smoothie Cafe offers a healthy alternative to typical fast food with a menu full of light and filling options. Fido can join you for a bite at this location in Washington on Far Hills Avenue where there are two dog-friendly tables outside. You can kick off the morning with a savory breakfast wrap or a sweater dish like the Peanut Butter Banana Crunch Flatbread. Lunch and dinner options feature flatbreads, sandwiches, and wraps with plenty of options for vegetarian diners. True to their name, you will also find a large selection of smoothies with classic fruit smoothies, superfood options, and supplements that you can add in for an extra boost. Please note that table service isn't available, so you'll need to tie your dog up while you order inside. See Details
Panera Bread Panera Bread on Miller Ln 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
Tim Hortons With its roots in Canada, Tim Hortons has locations across the United States where you can find their legendary coffee as well as delicious breakfast and lunch plates. You can find dog-friendly seating outside at this location in Dayton where there are tables outside. Start your day off with dishes like the grilled breakfast wraps, sandwiches, hash browns, or light oatmeal bowls. Don't miss out on their donuts with flavors like Boston Cream, Canadian Maple, and Chocolate Dip. Lunch options include paninis, sandwiches, wraps, soup, and bowls of comfort food like the Homestyle Chili. 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
Panera Bread Panera Bread on Brown Street 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 Far Hills Avenue has ten 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
Hooters Hooters, located in Dayton, is a well-known bar and eatery that offers up an array of tasty pub grub served by the famed Hooters Girls. Choose from menu options including appetizers, wings, salads, sandwiches, tacos, burgers, seafood, 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 a cold beer and an order of the Tex Mex Nachos - fresh chips topped with cheese, chili, guacamole, lettuce, pico de gallo, jalapenos, sour cream, and zesty chipotle sauce. Next, chow down on the Baja Fish Tacos with grilled or crispy fish, pico de gallo, fresh cabbage, and special sauce. Or go for the Texas Cheesesteak Sandwich with steak, sauteed onions, green peppers, mushrooms, provolone cheese, queso, Daytona Beach sauce, pico de gallo, and sliced jalapenos! See Details
Jimmie's Ladder 11 Jimmie's Ladder 11 is a pet-friendly bar and grill serving delicious American cuisine in a converted 1892 firehouse in Dayton, OH. Your pup is welcome to join you at an outdoor table on their patio. The menu features items such as spicy cauliflower bites, chicken tender salad, tuna melts, breaded pork tenderloin sandwiches and Hawaiian burgers. See Details
Brixx Ice Company Brixx Ice Company is a pet-friendly sports bar in downtown Dayton, OH. Bring Fido with you while you enjoy food and drinks outside on the spacious patio, featuring umbrella-covered tables and lit string lights in the evenings. The menu includes fried appetizers, salads, sandwiches, burgers, fried chicken, fish and more. See Details
The Root Beer Stande The Root Beer Stande in Dayton, OH is pet friendly. They offer two outdoor tables for you and your pup. Their menu features specialty hot dogs, crinkle-cut fries, onion rings and more. Please note table service isn't available, so Fido must remain outside while you order. See Details
Corner Kitchen Corner Kitchen is a pet-friendly eatery in Dayton, OH. Your leashed pup can join you at an umbrella-shaded table on their gated patio. Their menu features specialty cocktails, crab cakes, deviled eggs, steak frites and alfredo. Please note table service isn't available, so Fido must remain outside while you order. See Details
Stone House Tavern Tasty menu offers bacon cheeseburgers, pulled pork sandwiches, pot roast, and fish tacos. Covered outdoor seating is dog friendly. See Details
Dayton, OH, US