Dog Friendly American Restaurants in Gurnee, IL

There are 7 pet friendly American restaurants in Gurnee 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 Gurnee. Bone appetit!

Big Ange's Eatery

Arlington Heights, IL

Big Ange's Eatery Big Ange's Eatery is a family owned and operated, quick-serve spot to grab bbq and made to order sandwiches in a dog-friendly atmosphere. Dog owners can head to one of Big Ange's seven outdoor tables to enjoy a meal alongside their canine. Big Ange's claims that "if your dog is cute enough, he or she might get a burger or a hot dog." The Eatery's menu includes bbq sandwiches, Homemade Mac and Cheese, Rib Tips, hot dogs, hamburgers, and signature sandwiches such as Italian Eggplant/Sausage Sandwich Combo, a Sweet Pepper Sandwich, Meatball Sandwich, and Italian "Porchetta" Pork Sandwich. Extras include a Homemade Tamale and Fresh Cut French Fries. Grandma Fridono's Fresh Squeezed Lemonade and Homemade Italian Ice are available to accompany your meal. Big Ange's is open Tuesday and Wednesday from 11am to 7pm, Thursday from 11am to 8pm and Friday and Saturday from 11am to 7pm. See Details

Sunset Foods

Northbrook, IL

Sunset Foods Sunset Foods is a pet-friendly neighborhood supermarket serving pre-cooked meals, exotic snacks and other tasty dishes. Visitors to Sunset Foods wanting to dine alongside their canine can head to one of its five outdoor tables to enjoy their meal. The grill's menu includes burgers, sandwiches, wraps, and salads. Frequent visitors to Sunset Foods recommend ordering the Southwestern Turkey Burger with sweet potato fries. This location of Sunset Foods is open seven days a week from 7am to 9pm. See Details

Stacked & Folded

Winnetka, IL

Stacked & Folded Stacked and Folded is a dog-friendly restaurant serving artisanal sandwiches and fusion tacos. Dog owners with a hankering for a healthy dining experience can head to one of its four outdoor tables to enjoy their meal. Along with its ""stacked"" sandwiches and ""folded"" tacos, the eatery serves ""forked"" salad dishes. Favorites include the Turkey and Brie sandwich, which is hand carved oven roasted turkey breast with slices of granny smith apple, brie cheese, and cranberry aioli served on pecan raisin bread, as well as the Duck Bacon BLT Maple, or the Garlic Shrimp Tacos. Stacked and Folded is open Monday through Saturday from 11am to 8pm and Sunday from 11am to 4pm." See Details

Brunch Cafe

River Grove, IL

Brunch Cafe Brunch Cafe is a contemporary breakfast and lunch eatery serving decadent twists on typical dishes with a pet-friendly policy. Visitors to the Cafe can dig into a plate of potato skins filled with scrambled eggs, ham, peppers, and cheddar cheese alongside their furry friend at one of its two outdoor tables. Its menu includes dishes such as Stuffed French Toast, Blueberry Bliss Cakes, and Berry Explosion Waffles, as well as, avocado-topped breakfast quesadillas, sausage patty sliders, mimosas, bloody marys, coffee, tea, and more. Regulars rave about the Caprese Chicken Panini, and the South of the Border egg dish, and love the generous portion sizes. This location of Brunch Cafe is open seven days a week from 6:30am to 2:30pm. See Details

Michael's Chicago-Style Red Hots

Highland Park, IL

Michael's Chicago-Style Red Hots Michael's Chicago-Style Red Hots is a dog-friendly restaurant serving dogs and specialty sandwiches to Highlands Park locals and visitors alike, since 1977. Forty outdoor seats are available for dog owners wanting to dig into an award-winning dish alongside their canine companion. Michael's menu includes hot dogs, burgers, chicken and beef dishes, specialty spuds, wraps, salads, and more. Diners with room for dessert can indulge in a seasonal fruit or Nutella shake, a Traditional Fudge Brownie, Gluten-Free Rocky Road Brownie or Rice Krispie Treat. Michael's Chicago-Style Red Hots is open Sunday from 11:00am to 8:00pm, Monday from 10:30am to 8:00pm, Thursday from 10:30am to 8:00pm and Friday and Saturday from 10:30am to 7:30pm. See Details

Luke's of Mundelein

Mundelein, IL

Luke's of Mundelein Luke's of Mundelein is a dog-friendly restaurant offering homemade dishes to locals and tourists alike. Dog owners can head to one of Luke's six outdoor picnic tables to enjoy a Chicago Style Dog while their canine companion lounges in the sunshine. Luke's menu includes appetizers such as Cheese Sticks with Red Sauce, gyros, hot dogs, a Char-Broiled Polish, wraps, a Chicken Breast Sandwich, an Italian Beef Sandwich, Italian Sub, Meatball Sub, its signature Sweet Pepper and Egg Sandwich, and more. Frequent visitors rave about its heaps of fries served with your meal. Diners with room for dessert can indulge in Funnel Cake. Luke's of Mundelein is open 10am to 9pm Monday through Saturday and 11am to 8pm on Sunday. See Details

5 Points Restaurants

North Chicago, IL

5 Points Restaurants 5 Points Restaurant is a dog-friendly eatery serving burgers, chicken, and ice cream. Visitors to 5 Points looking to dig into a Gyro Garden Salad while their furry friend lounges underfoot can do so at one of its six outdoor tables. The Restaurant's menu includes burgers, hot dogs, salads, Broaster Chicken dishes, sandwiches, chicken strips, daily specials, and sides. Frequent visitors rave over 5 Points hot dogs and Slush options. 5 Points is open Sunday from 11:00am to 9:00pm, Monday and Tuesday from 10:00am to 9:00pm, Wednesday and Thursday from 10:00am to 9:00am, Friday from 10:00am to 9:30pm and Saturday from 10:00am to 9:00pm. See Details

Culver's

Lake Zurich, IL

Culver's Culver's is a dog-friendly restaurant serving its signature ButterBurgers and fresh frozen custard to Lake Zurich 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

Potbelly Sandwich Shop

Waukegan, IL

Potbelly Sandwich Shop Potbelly Sandwich Shop, located in Waukegan, 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 five 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.) 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

Culver's

Buffalo Grove, IL

Culver's Culver's is a dog-friendly restaurant serving its signature ButterBurgers and fresh frozen custard to Buffalo Grove 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

Sammie's

Round Lake Beach, IL

Sammie's Sammie's is a dog-friendly restaurant serving American fare to locals and tourists alike. Visitors to Sammie's looking to dig into its popular Pepper and Egg Sandwich with Fido in tow can sit at one of two outdoor tables to enjoy their meal. Sammie's menu includes burgers, hot dogs, chicken and steak dishes, gyros, sandwiches, subs, seafood, ribs, salads, and a range of side orders. Sammie's regulars rave about its Italian Beef Sandwiches and recommend ordering a side Chili Cheese Fries to accompany your sandwich. This location of Sammie's is open Monday through Thursday from 10:00am to 9:30pm, Friday from 10:00am to 10:30pm, Saturday from 10:00am to 10:00pm and Sunday from 11:00am to 9:30pm. See Details

Culver's

Palatine, IL

Culver's Culver's is a dog-friendly restaurant serving its signature ButterBurgers and fresh frozen custard to Palatine 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

Landmark Inn Bar and Grille

Northbrook, IL

Landmark Inn Bar and Grille Menu includes Buffalo wings, steak salad, sloppy Joe sandwiches, crab cake burgers, and grilled pork chops. The lower sidewalk cafe is dog friendly. See Details

House 406

Northbrook, IL

House 406 House 406 is a dog-friendly eatery serving locally sourced and seasonal ingredients in its dishes. Guests to House 406 wanting to enjoy a farm-to-table experience can head to one of its six outdoor tables to enjoy their meal beside their canine. Its menu includes appetizers, salads, House Petite Grilled Pizzas, pasta dishes, seafood, burgers, chicken dishes, lamb, and a variety of gourmet sides. Regulars rave about the lamb chops and recommend ordering the burrata salad. The restaurant is open Tuesday through Saturday from 11:00am to 1:30pm for lunch. It is open for dinner Sunday through Thursday from 5:00pm to 9:00pm and Friday and Saturday from 5:00pm to 10:00pm. See Details

Tasty Spin

Buffalo Grove, IL

Tasty Spin Tasty Spin serves quick and casual bites representing a wide variety of traditions such as Greek, Italian, and American cuisine. Fido can come along since they have two dog-friendly tables. The menu includes sandwiches, gyros, burgers, hot dogs, and fish dinners. Specialties include the Italian beef, the kebabs, and the perch dinner. You can wash that down with a milkshake or classic malt. Don't forget to check out their selection of homemade desserts, too! Tasty Spin is open Monday through Friday from 11am to 9pm and Saturday from 11am to 8pm. See Details

Chessie's Restaurant

Barrington, IL

Chessie's Restaurant At Chessie's Restaurant, you will find an old train that now houses a dining area, a separate dining room, and three dog-friendly tables outside. Their American menu includes starters, soups, salads, sandwiches, steaks, chicken, items from the sea, pasta specialties, and desserts. One of the pasta specialties is the Penne Tuscan Style: penne in garlic butter with mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, artichoke hearts, kalamata olives, white wine and tomato sauce. Chessie's Restaurant is open Monday through Thursday from 11:00am to 10:00pm, Friday to Saturday from 11:00am to 10:30pm, and Sunday from 11:00am to 9:00pm. See Details

Timothy O'Toole's Pub Lake Villa

Lake Villa, IL

Timothy O'Toole's Pub Lake Villa Timothy O'Toole's Pub is a sports bar in Lake Villa, IL serving a large menu of classic pub standards like nachos, wraps, burgers and wings. Dogs are allowed to join you at outdoor tables on the patio. See Details

BurgerFi

Glenview, IL

BurgerFi Serving certified American Angus burgers, free of antibiotics, hormones, and steroids, BurgerFi is a dog-friendly restaurant in Glenview. Visitors to BurgerFi with Fido in tow can head to one of its four outdoor tables to dig into a heap of hand-cut fries and sip on a natural cane soda in the sunshine. The burger restaurant's menu is made up of burgers on both buns and crisp, hand-cut lettuce, hot dogs, onion rings and French Fries with toppings such as parmesan and herb, chili and cheese, cajun seasoning, and salt and vinegar. It also includes shakes and custard concretes. Craft beer and wine are available to wash it all down. 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

Buffalo Grove, IL

Potbelly Sandwich Shop Potbelly Sandwich Shop, located in Buffalo Grove, 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

Halsted Street Deli

Vernon Hills, IL

Halsted Street Deli Halsted Street Deli, located in Vernon Hills, is a casual delicatessen-style eatery that serves up a variety of tasty eats. Choose from menu options including soups, salads, sandwiches, hot dogs, paninis, bagel sandwiches, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their five pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Try the Big Tony Sandwich with salami, ham, hot capicola, provolone cheese, shredded lettuce, red onion, tomato, Italian vinaigrette, Italian seasonings, and mayo on a freshly-baked Italian roll. Or go for the vegetarian Washington St. Sandwich with Swiss cheese, shredded lettuce, avocado, cucumber, roasted red peppers, onions, green peppers, tomatoes, shredded carrots, and mayo on honey wheat 8-grain bread. For something a bit lighter, try the Cobb Salad with fresh romaine, bacon, hard-boiled eggs, avocado, cucumber, red onion, tomato, crumbled bleu cheese, and house 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