Dog Friendly American Restaurants in Joliet, IL

There are 10 pet friendly American restaurants in Joliet 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 Joliet. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly Hamburgerseria
Hamburgerseria Hamburgerseria is a dog-friendly restaurant serving gourmet burgers in Joliet. Visitors to Hamburgerseria can bring Fido and head to one of its three outdoor tables to enjoy a meal alongside their furry friend. The restaurant's menu includes starters such as Kosher Pickle Fries, Buffalo Tots, and Loaded Chips, as well as salads, burgers, sandwiches, paninis, hot dogs, and more. Its range of burgers include a Philly Cheese Burger, Black Bean Burger, Breakfast Burger, and Italiano Burger. Hamburgerseria is open seven days a week from 11am to 9pm. See Details
Pet Friendly Metro Grill & Bar
Metro Grill & Bar The Metro Grill serves contemporary American cuisine with a Mediterranean flair. You and Fido can sit at one of the twelve dog-friendly tables and enjoy the local produce, naturally raised meats, and sustainable seafood on the menu. You'll be satisfied to know that the soups and sauces they use in their dishes are made from scratch every single day. Their menu has a whole section devoted to comfort food, including Argentinian skirt steak, key lime shrimp and rice, and chimichurri chicken. The Metro Grill is open Sunday through Thursday from 11am to 9pm and Friday to Saturday from 11am to 10pm. See Details
Heroes West Sports Grill Heroes West Sports Grill is a laid-back bar and grill in Joliet, IL, that allows dogs under 10 lbs at an outdoor table during the summer months. Calling ahead to ensure availability of outdoor seating during colder months is encouraged. The menu features a rotating selection of more than 30 craft beers on tap, wings, salads, soups, sandwiches, build-your-own burgers, steaks and a variety of smokehouse favorites like ribs and pulled pork. See Details
Potbelly Sandwich Shop Potbelly Sandwich Shop, located in Joliet, 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 seven 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 to the table while you go inside to order. See Details
World Famous Jimmy K's World Famous Jimmy K's is a dog-friendly sandwich place. You can leave Fido outside to save one of the four outdoor tables, and you can head inside to order your sandwich. They're so confident in their food that they've labeled most of their items world famous. On the menu, they offer world-famous hot dogs, world-famous wraps, world-famous sandwiches, world-famous soups and salads, world-famous appetizers, world-famous burgers, and world-famous sides. However, their desserts are not world-famous, so maybe you should avoid them. Jimmy K's is open Monday through Friday from 10am to 9pm and Saturday from 11am to 7pm. See Details
Babe's Hot Dogs Babe's Hot Dogs is an all-American eatery with three dog-friendly tables outside. You can place your order to go then join Fido outside for a tasty treat. Their menu is expansive ranging from hot dogs and burgers to wraps and chicken. If you'd rather eat light, Babe's offers a broad selection of salads and customizable wraps. The restaurant often hosts classic car cruise-ins and bike nights, too. Babe's Hot Dogs is open Monday through Saturday from 10am to 10pm and Sunday from 11am to 9pm. See Details
MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes on W Jefferson Street has two dog-friendly tables outside, so Fido can come along with you to enjoy the taste trifecta of burgers, fries, and shakes. The menu includes a number of burgerlicious favorites, like the Mooyah Cheeseburger: fresh, never-frozen beef, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, and Mooyah sauce on a non-GMO potato bun. Alternatively, you can build your own burger with a choice of proteins, artisan buns, cheese, extras, veggies, and sauces to go on top. 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
Baba's Famous Steak & Lemonade Baba's Famous Steak and Lemonade, located in Joliet, IL, is a casual joint that serves up a variety of tasty eats. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Baba's Famous Steak and Lemonade is open Sunday through Tuesday from 10am to 12am, Wednesday through Thursday from 10am to 1am, and Friday through Saturday from 10am to 3am. See Details
Five Guys Five Guys, located in Joliet, is a popular burger joint that serves up a variety of tasty eats. Choose from menu options including burgers, sandwiches, hot dogs, fries, milkshakes, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Try the Bacon Cheeseburger - two hand-formed patties grilled to perfection, two strips of bacon, and two slices of American cheese on a soft sesame seed bun, piled high with the toppings of your choice (mayo, lettuce, pickles, grilled onions and mushrooms, relish, jalapenos, hot sauce, and more!) Before you leave, snag one of their hand-spun Milkshakes with your favorite mix-ins (bananas, cherries, coffee, malted milk, Oreo cookies, Oreo cream, bacon, peanut butter, and more!) Please note that table service isn't available, so your dog will need to be tied up outside while you go in to order. See Details
Johnny's Beef & Gyros Johnny's Beef & Gyros is a pet-friendly eatery in Joilet, IL. Your leashed pup can join you outside at one of their tables. Their menu features standard Greek and American fare for you to enjoy. Please note table service isn't available, so Fido must remain outside while you order. See Details
Public Landing Restaurant Enjoy outdoor dining at it's finest on the beautiful and spacious dog-friendly patio. The Public Landing Restaurant is located in the historic Gaylord Building, 1 of only 28 National Trust Historic Sites in the entire country! Well behaved pooches welcome anytime. Yappetizer Menu for dogs. After your meal, wind down with a walk along the old I&M Canal or through the Lincoln Landing Park. Easily accessible by all major expressways. See Details
Girl in the Park Girl in the Park serves a flavorful array of handcrafted eats in a casual and contemporary setting with dog-friendly outside tables. Patrons can satisfy their hunger on menu options such as housemade chili, chicken Caesar salad, pork wings, reubens, meatball sandwiches, sweet and spicy burgers, margarita pizza, hanger steak, and fall off the bone ribs. Dogs are welcome to join their owners on the outdoor patio. Girl in the Park is open from 11am to 11pm on Tuesday and Wednesday, 11am to 1am Thursday, 11am to 2am Friday, 11:30am to 2am Saturday, 11:30am to 10pm Sunday, and is closed Monday. See Details
Backroads Pub and Grill Backroads Pub and Grill is a dog-friendly American restaurant located in Plainfield, IL. Fido is welcome to join you for a meal on their outdoor patio and order off the dog menu. They are known for offering 17 different burger designs to pair with a signature cocktail! See Details
Culver's Culver's is a dog-friendly restaurant serving its signature ButterBurgers and fresh frozen custard to Orland Park 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
Craft'd Craft'd is a dog-friendly neighborhood bar & grill serving craft beer and craft food in Plainfield, IL. Fido is welcome to dine with you at an outside table and they even have a dog menu! Start your meal with an order of the smoked pineapple chicken nachos, then choose from specialty entrees such as the orange salmon or the Cuban sandwich. Craft'd also offers gluten-free options. See Details
Randall Cafe Bar and Grill Randall Cafe Bar and Grill is a dog-friendly restaurant in North Aurora, IL, where Fido can join you at an outdoor table on the patio. The menu features breakfast skillets, pizza, sandwiches and more. See Details
Gaston's French American Bistro Gaston's French American Bistro is a dog-friendly eatery serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Visitors to Gaston's wanting to dig into a homemade and fresh meal alongside their furry friend can do so at one of its eight outdoor tables. Its menu includes egg dishes, pancakes, omelets, French Toast dishes, waffles, skillets, appetizers, sandwiches, soups, salads, paninis, pasta entrees, seafood, chicken, and vegetable meals, and more. The Bistro's regulars recommend ordering the Veggie Burger and rave about its specialty coffees and desserts. Gaston's Bistro is open Monday through Thursday from 7:00am to 8:00pm, Friday and Saturday from 7:00am to 9:00pm and Sunday from 7:30am to 3:00pm. See Details
Pomegranate Restaurant Pomegranate Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner Thursday through Saturday, and breakfast and lunch the rest of the week. The extensive menu includes almond French toast, Swedish pancakes, eggs Florentine, salads, sandwiches, burgers, quesadillas, BBQ ribs, steaks, seafood, and pasta. Dogs are welcome at patio tables. See Details
Topaz Cafe Located near downtown Chicago, Topaz Cafe is a dog-friendly establishment with five tables outside. They offer a contemporary American menu featuring steaks, chops, and seafood. The entrees on the dinner menu include whitefish: Sardinian couscous, mushrooms, grape tomatoes, spinach, lemon buerre blanc. Alternatively, you can dig into something from the grill, including the Australian rack of lamb: roasted carrot puree, crispy potatoes, pistachio gremolata, and red wine jus. Topaz Cafe is open Monday through Friday from 11:30am to 11:00pm, Saturday from 4:00pm to 11:00pm, and Sunday from 4:00pm to 8:00pm. See Details
Portillo's Portillo's, located in Oswego, is a casual eatery that serves up a variety of tasty American fare. Choose from menu options including salads, chili, hot dogs, burgers, sandwiches, beef, sausage, chicken, ribs, pasta, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their ten pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Try the Turkey Florentine Panini with thinly-sliced turkey breast, smoked gouda, sauteed spinach, caramelized onions, and sundried tomato mayo on grilled tomato focaccia. Or go for the Jumbo Hot Dog topped with mustard, relish, celery salt, fresh onions, tomatoes, kosher pickle, and sport peppers on a steamed poppy seed bun. Before you leave, grab a Shake to-go in your favorite flavor (Chocolate, Vanilla, Strawberry, or Chocolate Cake!) 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
Joliet, IL, US