Dog Friendly American Restaurants in Elgin, IL

There are 5 pet friendly American restaurants in Elgin that welcome dogs at their outdoor tables, and 95 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 Elgin. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly Old Republic Kitchen + Bar
Old Republic Kitchen + Bar Old Republic Kitchen + Bar is an American restaurant in the Fox Valley Area of Elgin, IL. This dog-friendly eatery serves house-smoked meats, pizza, award-winning burgers and more. You can also sip on craft cocktails or a cold draft beer. Fido is welcome to join you for a meal on the large, outside patio. The patio often overlooks live music and other events. See Details
Pet Friendly Big Apple Bagels
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 Elgin locals and tourists alike. Big Apple offers two 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
Culver's Culver's is a dog-friendly restaurant serving its signature ButterBurgers and fresh frozen custard to Elgin 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
Billy Bricks Wood Fired Pizza Billy Bricks Wood Fired Pizza is a dog-friendly pizza chain with a location in Elgin, IL. Fido is welcome to join you at an umbrella-shaded table on the side patio which is situated opposite the beautiful Fox River. Billy Bricks specialize in baking wood-fired thin crust Neapolitan and New Haven inspired pizza which is served hot from the brick oven. Grab and pizza, mug of beer and enjoy the casual atmosphere at Billy Bricks. See Details
The BlackTop Bar and Grill The BlackTop Bar and Grill is a neighborhood tavern in Elgin, IL. Fido is welcome to dine with you at an outside table. This dog-friendly restaurant offers sandwiches, burgers, wraps, salads and more. See Details
Filling Station Pub & Grill Filling Station Pub & Grill is a dog-friendly American restaurant in St. Charles, IL where your friendly dog is allowed to join you at a table on the outdoor patio. Traditional American favorites served here include a variety of sandwiches and burgers, plus wings, turkey chili, jumbo shrimp, and fajitas. Ask a staff member about their dessert menu! See Details
The Burger Local The Burger Local is a dog-friendly restaurant in Geneva, Illinois. Fido is welcome to join you on the airy and spacious patio at a table with an umbrella. A cocktail and burger of the month is served and a taco and shake of the week. Every burger comes with your choice of fries, a side salad, or macaroni and cheese. See Details
Babcock's Grove House Located inside a historic building, Babcock's Grove House has fifteen pet-friendly tables where you can sit outside with your dog. Babcock's specializes in Midwestern comfort foods and a selection of local and regional craft brews. The menu changes based on the season but may include Chicken Schnitzel and Lingonberry or Blue Cheese Sriracha Meatloaf. They also offer a selection of burgers like the Creamy Horseradish, Turkey Shallot, and Sweet Smokey Potato Bean Burger. Ask your server for the day's selection of desserts. See Details
Niche Located in an old historic post office, Niche is a dog-friendly restaurant serving glocal cuisine on a rotating menu. Visitors to Niche looking to dig into a dish alongside their dog can head to one of its thirteen outdoor tables to enjoy their meal. Its menu includes an array of small plates, soups, salads, cheese plates, duck, pork, steak, pasta, and seafood entrees, and desserts. Regulars recommend ordering a dish such as the Butternut Squash Salad, or the Warm Pretzels with Bacon Jam, and say to save room for dessert whether it be cotton candy or a chocolate tart. Niche is open Tuesday through Thursday from 5:30pm to 9:00pm and Friday and Saturday from 5:30pm to 10:00pm. See Details
Emmett's Tavern & Brewing Co Located in the Hunt's Block Building, which is included the National Register of Historic Places in West Dundee, IL, Emmet's Tavern and Brewing Company is an award-winning, pet-friendly spot to grab a craft beer. Friendly dogs are welcome at outdoor tables. Along with a variety of craft brews, Emmet's serves appetizers, small bites, soups, salads, a variety of sandwiches, burgers, pork, chicken and steak entrees, and seafood. See Details
Two Hound Red Brewing Co Two Hound Red Brewing Co is a brewery and restaurant located in downtown Glen Ellyn, IL. Fido is welcome to join you on the outside patio. This dog-friendly eatery offers shareables, burgers, soups, salads and more to pair with your craft beer of choice. You can order a BBQ Frisbee (pizza) for the table to share or snag a Good Boy burger for yourself. See Details
Rooster's Barn & Grill There are quite a few pet-friendly tables at Rooster's Barn & Grill where you are welcome to sit with your dog. Rooster's is serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily. The restaurant is known for their Best Fried Chicken Dinner, which is served after 2pm each day. On Wednesdays and Fridays, Rooster's has all you can eat Beer Battered Haddock. Stop in Thursday through Saturday and you can get crab legs by the pound. There are also options like tacos, burgers, sandwiches, and kabobs. Open Monday through Thursday 9:00am to 9:30pm, Friday and Saturday 9:00am to 10:30pm, and Sunday 8:00am to 9:00pm. See Details
Public House Located in the Old Courthouse on the Historic Square in downtown Woodstock, Public House is a dog-friendly restaurant and bar serving locals and tourists alike. Visitors to Public House with Fido in tow can head to one of its fifty outdoor seats to enjoy their meal alongside their canine. Its menu includes appetizers, fresh salads, soups, sandwiches, wraps, and signature entrees such as Mediterranean Chicken, Fajitas, Seafood Diablo, Shrimp Alfredo, and Cheese Ravioli, gourmet burgers, pizzas, and more. Frequent visitors rave about the fact a famous scene from Groundhog Day was filmed in its bar area, and recommend ordering the Fish Tacos. Public House is open for dining Monday through Thursday from 11:00am to 10:00pm, Friday and Saturday from 11:00am to 10:30pm and Sunday from 8:30am to 9:00pm. Breakfast is served on Sundays and the bar has extended hours. See Details
D.C. Cobb's D.C. Cobb's is a dog-friendly American restaurant in Woodstock, IL where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table where you an enjoy DJs and live music! D.C. Cobb's serves over 20 different craft brews and over 20 different types of gourmet burgers. There is something for everyone here! See Details
Culver's Culver's is a dog-friendly restaurant serving its signature ButterBurgers and fresh frozen custard to Island Lake 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
Crosstown Pub and Restaurant Crosstown Pub serves American bar and grill favorites such as wings, burgers, club sandwiches, mac and cheese, chicken Alfredo, and jambalaya, plus craft beer and signature cocktails. Dogs are welcome on the patio. See Details
Mockingbird Bar + Garden Mockingbird Bar + Garden is a dog-friendly restaurant and bar located in East Dundee, IL. A short walk away from the Fox River, stop by with Fido at a table on the spacious outdoor patio. Make yourself at home beneath one of the outdoor heaters and settle in with your favorite espresso, wine or cocktail. For your appetizer, try the Wood-Fired Chicken Thighs; tender chicken thighs, served over carrots, onion, apples, jalapenos and finished with their famous Chimichurri. For your entree, sample the Ricotta and Mozzarella  pizza pie with arugula, lemon, parmesan & applewood smocked bacon. Mockingbird Bar + Garden is open for lunch, dinner and brunch on Sundays. See Details
DAWG PARK Located in South Barrington, IL, Dawg Park, a gourmet grill offering American food with Asian-style ingredients, is not only dog friendly but also dog-themed. Well-behaved pups are welcome both inside and outside. On the menu, you'll find categories such as Dogalicious Dawgs, Slobbery Sausages N Sammiches, and Bow Wow Bowls - all served to you in stainless steel dog bowls. See Details
Manhattan's American Bar & Grill Manhattan's offers a distinctly American menu that includes crispy calamari, chicken quesadillas, fresh gourmet salads, burgers, wraps, pot roast melts, Gulf fried shrimp, fried chicken, baby back ribs, and classic filet mignon. Outdoor deck seating welcomes dogs. See Details
Bulldog Ale House Bulldog Ale House is a pet-friendly restaurant in McHenry, IL. Leashed dogs are welcome at outside tables. Bulldog Ale House is open for lunch and dinner and offers dishes such as salads, tacos, wings, sliders, pizza, burgers, sandwiches and more. See Details
Elgin, IL, US