Dog Friendly American Restaurants in Frankfort, KY

Located at Wilson Nurseries in Frankfort, KY, the Sage Garden Cafe is a casual eatery that serves up a variety of eats including soups, salads, sandwiches, paninis, burgers, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their eight pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy a fresh, delicious meal. Start off with an order of the KY Beer Cheese Tray, with Kentucky bourbon barrel ale, aged cheddar, and artisan crackers or pita wedges. Next, chow down on the Alaskan Sandwich with a grilled Alaskan salmon filet, tomato, leaf lettuce, and caper dill sauce, atop a toasted brioche bun. Or go for the Brooke's Baby Bleu Salad with sage garden greens, candied walnuts, mandarins, crumbled bleu cheese, shaved red onion, and balsamic dressing. Before you leave, try a Lemon Love Bar with freshly grated and juice lemons on a shortbread crust with a sweet lemon center, and a creamy lemon frosting! Sage Garden Cafe is open Monday through Friday from 10:45am to 5pm, Saturday from 9am to 5pm, and Sunday from 10am to 5pm.

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Rick's White Light Diner

Frankfort, KY

Rick's White Light Diner

Rick's White Light Diner, locatd in Frankfort, KY, and featured on Food Network's 'Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives,' is a casual eatery that focuses on Cajun soul food. Choose from breakfast and lunch menu options including beignets, egg plates, pancakes, omelettes, barbecue, burgers, seafood, po'boy sandwiches, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their four pet-friendly outdoor picnic tables while you enjoy your meal. To get a little taste of what Guy Fieri tried in the Food Network episode, try the Diners, DriveIns, and Dives Sampler, consisting of two oysters, a half slice of crawfish pie, pork barbecue, French bread, and your choice of side (grilled garlic potatoes, coleslaw, garlic cheddar grits, skillet seared brussel sprouts, hushpuppies, and more.) Rick's White Light Diner is open Tuesday through Friday from 10am to 5pm, and Saturday from 8am to 3pm.

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Kentucky Coffeetree Cafe

Frankfort, KY

Kentucky Coffeetree Cafe

Kentucky Coffeetree Cafe is a casual eatery located in Frankfort, KY, that serves up a variety of delicious eats. Choose from menu options including sandwiches, soups, salads, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their eight pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your day. Start off with Cafe Mocha - espresso combined with dark chocolate and steamed milk, and munch on an order of the Pinwheels - roast beef, gouda, cream cheese, and pesto inside a spinach wrap, sliced for easy eating. Next, chow down on the highly-recommended Turkey BLT with pesto on a pretzel bun.

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Panera Bread

Frankfort, KY

Panera Bread

Panera Bread on Westridge DrivE 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. A drive-thru window is also available if you don't want to tie your dog up outside while you go in to order.

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Serafini

Frankfort, KY

Serafini

Serafini is a casually elegant eatery located in Frankfort, KY, that serves up American-style fare with a twist. Choose from menu options including appetizers, soups, salads, pasta, sandwiches, seafood, beef, chicken, pizza, and more. Snag a seat at one of their twelve pet-friendly outdoor tables and enjoy a meal with Fido by your side. Start off with a handcrafted cocktail and an order of the Fried Green Tomatoes with roasted pepper and tomato jam. Next, dig into the Hot Brown Sandwich - open faced roasted turkey, prosciutto, bacon, and tomato atop ciabatta, topped with housemade cheese sauce. Or go for the Baked Salmon with citrus-herb vinaigrette, and a corn-bacon-bean-tomato succotash. Serafini is open Monday through Friday from 11am to 10pm, and Saturday from 4:30pm to 10pm.

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Firehouse Sandwich Stop

Frankfort, KY

Firehouse Sandwich Stop

Located next to the Buffalo Trace Distillery Visitor's Center, the Firehouse Sandwich Stop serves delicious lunch eats in a casual shop with dog-friendly outdoor seating. Patrons can dig into hearty options such as the Single Barrel, Bottling Halls, and Small Batch. Dessert lovers will satisfy their sweet tooth with Bourbon Ball Ice Cream and chocolate chip cookies. Firehouse Sandwich Stop is open from April to October, Tuesday through Saturday 11am to 2pm.

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Wallace Station

Versailles, KY

Wallace Station

Wallace Station is off the beaten path but remains a local favorite. There is plenty of dog-friendly seating at their large, outdoor dining area. They offer a deli menu of classic sandwiches as well as daily specials like fried fish, chicken dinners, and meatloaf. The breakfast menu is available daily from 8:00am to 11:30am with a wide selection of craft paninis, biscuits, quiche, and more. Wallace Station is open Sunday through Saturday from 8:00am to 8:00pm. Their special Monday night fried chicken dinners and the Friday fish fries both start at 5:00pm.

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Heavens to Betsy! Bakery & Deli

Lawrenceburg, KY

Heavens to Betsy! Bakery & Deli

Heavens to Betsy! Bakery & Deli welcomes Fido on the outdoor patio. The dog-friendly restaurant in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, serves fresh, gourmet hot or cold sandwiches and desserts. Pair your sandwich with the creamy dill potato salad, broccoli salad, cornbread salad, summer pasta, or coleslaw.

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Heirloom

Midway, KY

Heirloom

Heirloom is a classy eatery that serves up a variety of contemporary American cuisine. Choose from menu options including starters, soups, salads, steak, seafood, burgers, veggies, chicken, sandwiches, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their four pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Start off with an order of the Grouper Tempura with fresno chili, tamarind, lime, and wasabi pea puree. Next, chow down on the Famous Mary Burger topped with tomato and romaine on a brioche bun, served with a side of Heirloom fries. Or go for the Variations of Watermelon and Beets with compressed watermelon, golden beet puree, bleu cheese mousse, smoked pecans, and raspberry vinaigrette. Heirloom is open Tuesday through Thursday from 11am to 9pm, and Friday through Saturday from 11am to 9:30pm.

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Firehouse Subs

Nicholasville, KY

Firehouse Subs

Firehouse Subs, located in Nicholasville, 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 when you go in to order.

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The Brown Barrel

Midway, KY

The Brown Barrel

Fido is welcome to accompany you for meal at dog-friendly restaurant The Brown Barrel, located in Midway, KS. Enjoy a relaxed lunch or dinner on the covered outdoor patio where staff will provide water for Fido but it is recommended dog owners have their own bowls available to fill. The Brown Barrel serve a menu featuring a selection of locally-inspired appetizers and entrees which include beer battered mushrooms, Southern style crab cakes, shrimp & grits, and a fried catfish sandwich. Pair your dish of choice with a glass of Kentucky Bourbon or signature cocktail. A children's menu is available.

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The Goose & Gander

Midway, KY

The Goose & Gander

The Goose & Gander is a dog-friendly restaurant in Midway, KY. Fido is welcome to join you at a table with an umbrella on the patio. The menu includes salads, sandwiches, burgers, brats, pastas, meatloaf, and pizzas.

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