Dog Friendly American Restaurants in Grand Rapids, MI

There are 21 pet friendly American restaurants in Grand Rapids 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 Grand Rapids. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly Grand Rapids Garage Bar & Grill
Grand Rapids Garage Bar & Grill Grand Rapids Garage Bar & Grill is a dog-friendly spot to grab a craft beer and a burger and listen to live music in Grand Rapids. Fido is welcome at one of 12 outdoor tables. The menu includes appetizers, burgers, sandwiches, baskets, salads, soups, and dessert. Favorites include the Garage Fries, Pub Caps, a brisket sandwich, Asian mango salad, and the Garage Burger, which was voted Grand Rapid's Best, and is smothered in signature "motor oil," house-made onion jam, "garage sauce," and creamy, white American cheese. See Details
Pet Friendly Sundance Grill
Sundance Grill Sundance Grill serves up classic American dishes with a southwestern twist in Grand Rapids, MI. Fido is welcome to join at an outside table on the dog-friendly patio. Sundance Grill offers breakfast, lunch and dinner options. Start your day with a Hatch Chile Pork Skillet and then be sure to swing by and grab a giant cinnamon roll for dessert. See Details
Tupelo Honey Cafe Tupelo Honey Cafe is an American restaurant in Grand Rapids, MI serving Southern-style comfort food on a dog-friendly patio. Be sure to ask for the dog menu and order Fido a bite to eat! Choose from a variety of scratch-made, farm-to-table dishes like sandwiches, chicken and waffles, avocado bowls or fried chicken. Dogs are permitted at outdoor tables. See Details
Electric Cheetah The Electric Cheetah is a unique cafe serving a variety of dishes to locals and tourists alike. Visitors to the Electric Cheetah with their canine in tow can head to one of its four outdoor tables to enjoy their meal. The cafe's menu includes small plates such as Southern Raw Fries and Hot Goat Dip, as well as an array of macaroni dishes, salads, sandwiches, and brunch items including Fried Chicken and Toasty, Lemon Ricotta Pancakes, and The Famous Reuben Gonzalez. The Electric Cheetah also serves freshly baked, made-from-scratch monster cookies and milk as well as forty plus craft root beers, from Dog N' Suds root beer to Henry Weinhard's Vanilla root beer to Fizzy Izzy root beer. Fans of The Electric Cheetah recommend the My Brother's Macaroni and Cheese Please, a house-seven cheese blend with roasted fresh tomatoes, bacon crumbles and baked with provolone, topped with pickle-brined fried chicken and a dill buttermilk dressing. It is open Monday through Wednesday from 11am to 9pm, Thursday and Friday from 11am to 10pm, Saturday from 8am to 10pm and Sunday from 8am to 4pm. See Details
Lucy's Lucy's is a quaint eatery in Grand Rapids, MI where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table on the dog-friendly area of the patio. This neighborhood cafe specializes in local products and has a scratch kitchen. Enjoy breakfast favorites such as the Bacon Roll, deviled eggs, omelets, a smoothie bowl, avocado toast, fried chicken biscuit, or a corned beef pasty. For lunch try the Crab Rangoon Grilled Cheese, Blue Ridge Mtn Pork, or Vegan Mac. The dinner menu includes entrees such as Bison Meatloaf, Pork Steak, Fish and Chips, cast iron pan fried Walleye, and more. A full bar is also available. See Details
One Twenty Three Tavern Fido is welcome to join you at a shaded, outdoor table at One Twenty Three Tavern, a pet-friendly restaurant in Grand Rapids, MI. Enjoy options like sandwiches, salads, salmon, steak, desserts and more. They also serve a kids menu and a cocktail menu, as well as vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options. The outdoor tables are heated during the colder months. See Details
O’Briens Deli & Burgers Bring Fido to O’Briens Deli & Burgers in Grand Rapids, MI, and grab a table on their pet-friendly outdoor patio. They offer a delicious selection of premium burgers, salads, sandwiches and subs, as well as a variety of beer, wine and cocktails. See Details
Culver's Culver's is a dog-friendly restaurant serving its signature ButterBurgers and fresh frozen custard to Grand Rapids 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
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 Grand Rapids locals and tourists alike. Big Apple offers one outdoor table 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
Tropical Smoothie Tropical Smoothie serves fresh smoothies, wraps, sandwiches, flatbreads, and tacos. Front outdoor seating welcomes dogs during the summer. Tropical Smoothie is open from 7am to 9pm Monday through Friday, 8am to 9pm Saturday, and 9am to 9pm Sunday. See Details
One Stop Coney Shop One Stop Coney Shop is a dog-friendly, family-owned restaurant serving American classics. Dog owners with a hankering for a Cone Full of fries can head to its outdoor table to enjoy their meal. One Stop's menu includes award-winning grilled or deep fried hot dogs, burgers, a variety of grilled cheese sandwiches, build-your-own options--which with its variety of ingredients, totals up to seventeen billion different combinations for your burger, hot dog, or grilled cheese sandwich,--chili cheese Belgian fries, and more. Regulars rave over the Ripped Detroit Hot Dog and recommend ordering fries with a side of homemade ranch dressing to accompany your meal. One Stop Coney Shop is open Monday through Friday from 11:00am to 3:30pm and Saturday from 11:00am to 3:00pm. See Details
Boardwalk Subs Boardwalk Subs provides a couple of pet-friendly tables outside. This sandwich place is home to a number of humongous subs, fifteen inches in length. Apparently, whole families of local patrons have been fed with one of the Boardwalk subs on the menu. If you don't fancy eating that much bread, you can try their Lettwich: wrapped in lettuce instead. One of the specialty subs is the tuna, not just your average tuna sandwich, served on half a cheese loaf and made with premium white albacore tuna and real mayonnaise. Boardwalk Subs is open Monday through Saturday from 10:30am to 9:00pm and Sunday from 11:00am to 5:00pm. See Details
Panera Bread Panera Bread in Grand Rapids, MI, has 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. See Details
Potbelly Sandwich Shop Potbelly Sandwich Shop, located in Grand Rapids, 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 six 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
Culver's Culver's is a dog-friendly restaurant serving its signature ButterBurgers and fresh frozen custard to Grand Rapids 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
Arnie's Bakery and Restaurants Arnie's Bakery and Restaurants is a dog-friendly eatery serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner to locals and tourists alike. Visitors to Arnie's with Fido in tow can enjoy a Chili Cheese Hot Dog alongside their pup at one of the four tables on its outdoor patio. Dogs are only allowed to join their owners on the back patio. Arnie's menu includes breakfast sandwiches, skillets, egg benedicts, omelets, Fitness Breakfasts, and Homemade Specialties such as Carmel Pecan French Toast, and Cream Cheese Danish French Toast. It also includes pasta, pot pies, sandwiches, soups, salads, steakburgers, wraps, paninis, and chicken, fish, and rib entrees. Regulars rave about Arnie's cupcakes. This location of Arnie's Bakery and Restaurants is open Monday through Friday from 7am to 9pm, Saturday from 8am to 9pm and Sunday from 9am to 3pm. 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 Grand Rapids 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. See Details
CitySen Lounge CitySen Lounge, located in the CityFlats Hotel is a sophisticated eatery that serves up New American cuisine. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy a glass of wine and an order of the Truffle Fries tossed with asiago cheese, fresh herbs, and white truffle oil, served with malt vinegar aioli. Next, chow down on the Tahoe Burger topped with chipotle ranch, bacon, and pepper jack cheese. Or go for the Shrimp Po' Boy Sandwich with crispy shrimp, pickled cabbage, lettuce, tomato, and remoulade on a hoagie bun! See Details
Papa Chops Eatery Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor, dog-friendly table at Papa Chops Eatery, a restaurant in Grand Rapids, MI. They serve all gluten-free options including sandwiches, burgers, wraps, pizza and more. See Details
Bobcat Bonnie's Furry friends of Grand Rapids, MI, love to join their owners for a visit to Bobcat Bonnie's. This local pub features a pet-friendly patio where Fido can unwind with you for lunch, dinner or weekend brunch. Try their blackened salmon or vegan fish tacos with a cocktail or non-alcoholic beverage. See Details
Grand Rapids, MI, US