Dog Friendly American Restaurants in Kansas City, KS

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

Pet Friendly The Mason Jar - KC
The Mason Jar - KC The Mason Jar is a laid-back Midwestern brewpub, bar, and grill serving up burgers and brews, plus hand-made pizzas, wings, and more. Fido is welcome at the dog-friendly outdoor seating area! Start off with Pretzel Sticks served with spicy mustard and queso, then go for an Island Spice pizza with pepperoni, jalapenos, pineapple, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese, or the Bacon/Bleu burger with Swiss and bleu cheese, Applewood bacon, spring mix, tomatoes, and caramelized onions on a pub bun. Don't miss the Happy Hour specials or signature cocktails! The Mason Jar is open Sunday through Thursday from 11:00am to 10:00pm and Friday and Saturday from 11:00am to 12:00 midnight. See Details
Pet Friendly Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken
Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken, located in Kansas City, is a casual, Southern-style eatery that specializes in tasty fried chicken dishes. Choose from menu options including starters, chicken, plates, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their eight pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Start off with an order of the Fried Pickles served with a ranch dipping sauce, then chow down on a Two Piece Dark Plate with a thigh, leg, baked beans, slaw, and white bread. Or go for a plate of Chicken Tenders served with your choice of side (potato salad, fries, rice, mac and cheese, jalapenos, and more.) See Details
Five Guys Five Guys, located in Kansas City, 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
Panera Bread Panera Bread on Village W Parkway has six 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. 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
Culver's Culver's is a dog-friendly restaurant serving its signature ButterBurgers and fresh frozen custard to Kansas City 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
Five Guys Five Guys, located in Kansas City, 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
Applebee's Applebee's is a dog-friendly grill and bar serving Kansas City locals and tourists alike. Visitors to Village W Parkway can head to one of Applebee's eight outdoor tables to dig into a plate of Double Crunch Bone-In Wings, smothered in Honey BBQ sauce, alongside Fido. The grill and bar's menu includes appetizers such as Chicken Wonton Tacos, Spinach and Artichoke Dip, and Cheeseburger Egg Rolls, pasta, seafood, chicken dishes, burgers, sandwiches, tacos, salads, steaks, and more. Diners with room for dessert can order a Blue Hawaiian Long Island Iced Tea and a Triple Chocolate Meltdown to top it all off. See Details
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. See Details
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. See Details
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. See Details
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. See Details
Barley's Kitchen + Tap Barley's Kitchen & Tap is a locally owned, dog-friendly restaurant in Shawnee, KS serving an international beer list and American pub fare. Dogs may join you at outdoor tables on the patio. See Details
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. See Details
Culver's Culver's is a dog-friendly restaurant serving its signature ButterBurgers and fresh frozen custard to Olathe 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
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. See Details
The Court House Exchange 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. See Details
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. See Details
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. See Details
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! See Details
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! See Details
Kansas City, KS, US