Dog Friendly American Restaurants in Independence, MO

The Court House Exchange is a casual, local pub in Independence, MO with a seasonal patio. This subterranean eatery offers a seasonal dog-friendly patio during warmer weather. Fido is welcome to join you at outdoor tables during the warmer months.

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Hooters

Independence, MO

Hooters

Hooters, located in Independence, 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 ten 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!

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Ophelia's Restaurant & Inn

Independence, MO

Ophelia's Restaurant & Inn

Overlooking the Independence Square, Ophelia's Restaurant and Inn is a dog-friendly spot to find eclectic American fare. Diners with Fido in tow can head to one of Ophelia's four small outdoor tables to enjoy their meal. The Restaurant's menu includes brunch items, starters, small plates such as Short Rib Street Tacos and Risotto Scallops, soups, salads, sandwiches, and house specialties such as a Twisted Quesadilla, Brick Chicken, Dry Aged Vintage Black Angus Strip, Then and Now Fried Chicken, and Fried Green Tomato Crab Cake. Ophelia's Restaurant and Inn is open Sunday from 10:30am to 2:30pm, Monday through Thursday from 11:00am to 9:00pm and Friday and Saturday from 11:00am to 10:00pm.

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Culver's

Independence, MO

Culver's

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

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Panera Bread

Independence, MO

Panera Bread

Panera Bread on E US Highway 40has three 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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Rock & Brews

Overland Park, KS

Rock & Brews

Combining classic rock with rockin' good food, Rock & Brews offers burgers, sandwiches, signature wings, Kansas City style baby back ribs, five cheese mac 'n cheese, pizza, and a refreshing selection of craft beer. The outdoor patio is pet friendly and they have a dog menu, so bring your furry friend to share in the fun.

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Nick & Jake's

Overland Park, KS

Nick & Jake's

Opened by childhood friends and showing every Kansas City Royals game on television, Nick and Jake�s is an upscale, all-American sports grill serving up steak, sandwiches, chicken, salads, snacks, pasta, burgers, and Sunday brunch, plus plenty of beverage choices, including a lengthy wine list. Nine dog-friendly tables are perfect for Fido! Try the signature salads like the Asian Chicken Salad with sriracha noodles, edamame, green onions, wontons, carrot, peanut sauce, and spring mix, or go for the fan-favorite Mama�s Meatloaf with brown gravy, mashed potatoes, and buttered green peas. Nick and Jake�s is open Monday through Thursday from 11:00am to 11:00pm, Friday and Saturday from 11:000am to 1:00am, and Sunday from 10:00am to 11:00pm.

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The Farmhouse

Kansas City, MO

The Farmhouse

The Farmhouse, located in Kansas City, MO, is a farm-to-table eatery that utilizes the "tip-to-tail" method, meaning less waste and a happier environment. Choose from menu options including starters, seafood, poultry, steak, pork, veggies, sandwiches, burgers, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their many pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Start off with an order of the BLT Bruschetta with black pepper-braised pork belly, tomato confit, arugula, and smoked sweet onion aioli. Next, chow down on the Whole Fried Bass served with succotash, stinging nettle remoulade, and charred lemon. Or go for the Cubano with braised pork cheek, smoked ham, pickles, mustard, and provolone on ciabatta bread. The Farmhouse is open Monday through Tuesday from 11am to 3pm, Wednesday through Thursday from 11am to 10pm, Friday from 11am to 11pm, Saturday from 9am to 11pm, and Sunday from 9am to 3pm.

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Southside Bar & Grille

Kansas City, MO

Southside Bar & Grille

Southside Bar & Grille serves refreshing drinks and tasty pub grub in a casual and lively neighborhood setting that offers dog-friendly outside seating. Patrons can choose from delicious menu favorites such as Buffalo Cobb salad, wings, Greek nachos, sliders, patty melts, fried chicken sandwiches, reubens, and oven-baked specialty pizza. Wash down the goodness with ice cold beer and classic cocktails. Dogs are welcome to join their owners on the outdoor patio. Southside Bar & Grille opens at 11am seven days a week.

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Happy Gillis Cafe & Hangout

Kansas City, MO

Happy Gillis Cafe & Hangout

Happy Gillis welcomes dogs on their seasonal patio and serves tasty breakfast and lunch fare, including biscuits and gravy, yogurt with granola, rich and hearty soups, gourmet sandwiches, and crisp salads. The dog-friendly patio is open only during warm weather. Open 8am to 3pm Tuesday thru Saturday, 9am to 3pm on Sunday. Closed on Mondays.

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BRGR Kitchen + Bar

Prairie Village, KS

BRGR Kitchen + Bar

BRGR Kitchen and Bar is a contemporary burger pub serving up burgers made with a blend of chuck and short rib, build-your-own mac-and-cheese, chicken sandwiches and wings, bar snacks, and craft beer. Bring Fido along to fourteen dog-friendly outdoor tables and choose from specials like the Jucy Lucy with Worcestershire sauce, American cheese, lettuce, and mayonnaise, or the Black Bird chicken sandwich, blackened and grilled with gouda cheese, lettuce, rosemary aioli, green chile, and tomato relish served on potato bread. A veggie burger is available as well, plus a grilled cheese and fish filets. BRGR Kitchen and Bar is open at 11:00am every day; the kitchen stays open until 10:00pm Sunday through Thursday and 11:00pm Friday and Saturday.

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Culver's

Liberty, MO

Culver's

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

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First Watch

Overland Park, KS

First Watch

First Watch in Overland Park, is a dog-friendly, cafe-style eatery that serves up a variety of delicious dishes. Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table while you enjoy your meal. Try the Chile Chorizo Omelette or the Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict. f you're stopping by for lunch, chow down on the Roast Beef and Havarti Sandwich.

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Burg & Barrel

Overland Park, KS

Burg & Barrel

Burg and Barrel is a dog-friendly neighborhood hangout in Overland Park, KS, where Fido can join you at a table on the outdoor patio. This pub dishes out classic and innovative burgers, specialty sandwiches, bar snacks, salads, and wraps, plus twelve craft beer taps, a full bar, and plenty of bottled options. Check out the daily specials, too!

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Third Street Social

Lee's Summit, MO

Third Street Social

Third Street Social is a dog-friendly from-scratch kitchen serving Lees Summit locals and tourists alike. Visitors to Third Street Social with Fido in tow can head to one of its five outdoor tables to dig into a plate of Creole BBQ Shrimp. Third Street's menu includes brunch items, starters, soups, salads, handhelds, and favorites such as Fried Chicken, Chicken Pot Pie, Fresh Fish, Black Angus Kansas City Strip Steak, and Third Street Meatloaf. Third Street Social is open Sunday from 10am to 12am, Monday through Thursday from 11am to 12am, Friday from 11am to 1am and Saturday from 10am to 1am.

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Cafe Europa

Kansas City, MO

Cafe Europa

Cafe Europa features New American classics, an inviting atmosphere, and dog-friendly outdoor tables. The seasonal menu features varied dishes such as steak tartare, scallops with risotto, crispy pork belly, hanger steak, lemon cake, and frozen chocolate terrine for dessert.

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J. Alexander's

Overland Park, KS

J. Alexander's

This contemporary American restaurant on Metcalf Avenue in Overland Park has four pet-friendly tables outside, so you can bring Fido along with you to indulge in some wood-fired cuisine. Their menu features a wide selection of American classics, such as prime rib of beef, steaks, fresh seafood, sandwiches, and for the health conscious, entree salads. You may feel like accompanying your meal with an item from the full-service bar, including a large selection of wine by the glass and bottle.

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Tavern at Mission Farms

Leawood, KS

Tavern at Mission Farms

Tavern at Mission Farms dishes out classic American fare with unique influences; specials include the Tavern Asian Chicken with soy reduction and coconut curry sauce, the Spicy Vegetarian Thai Bowl, and curry-spiced Lentil Cakes over cucumber mint sauce. Bring Fido along to the upscale establishment; dog-friendly outdoor tables are perfect for the furry friend! Try the Pork Osso Bucco and Risotto with roasted vegetables, or fan-favorite appetizer Spicy Ahi Tacos wrapped in lettuce with celery root, nappa slaw, sliced jalapeno, and sriracha. Tavern at Mission Farms is open Monday through Thursday from 11:00am to 10:00pm, Friday and Saturday from 11:00am to 11:00pm, and Sunday from 10:00am to 10:00pm.

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Ventana Gourmet Grill

Excelsior Springs, MO

Ventana Gourmet Grill

Ventana Gourmet Grill is an upscale, casual dining eatery serving lunch, dinner, and drinks in a dog-friendly atmosphere. Those wanting to dig into an Avacado BLT or a Sugar Burger alongside their furry friend can do so at one of Ventana's two small outdoor tables. Its menu includes salads, sandwiches, burgers, soups, and chicken and pasta entrees. Gluten-free options are available. Locals recommend you to ""sit"" for a drink, and ""stay"" for its peanut butter cheesecake. Ventana Gourmet Grill is open Monday through Saturday from 11:00am to 8:30pm."

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Seasons 52

Kansas City, MO

Seasons 52

Seasons 52, located in Kansas City, is a classy eatery and wine bar that serves up contemporary American cuisine. Choose from menu options including starters, soups, salads, flatbreads, burgers, sandwiches, tacos, chicken, seafood, steak, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their five pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Start off with a glass of vino and an order of the Blistered Shishito Peppers with roasted corn, Sonoma goat-feta cheese, lemon aioli, and sumac. Next, chow down on the Crispy Braised Short Rib Sandwich with aged cheddar, pickled red onion, and horseradish crema, served with Au Jus dip. Or go for the Caramelized Grilled Sea Scallops with leek and butternut squash risotto, broccolini, and lemon butter.

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