Dog Friendly American Restaurants in Lakeland, FL

There are 26 pet friendly American restaurants in Lakeland 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 Lakeland. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly Frescos Southern Kitchen & Bar
Frescos Southern Kitchen & Bar Frescos Southern Kitchen & Bar is a dog-friendly eatery in Lakeland, FL, where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table. They offer breakfast, lunch, dinner, and brunch with a combination of modern and traditional southern eats. See Details
Pet Friendly Beef 'O' Brady's
Beef 'O' Brady's This casual chain eatery and sports bar serves a variety of American bar and grill classics in a modern setting that welcomes dogs in the outdoor seating area. Warm up those taste buds with delicious appetizers like boom boom shrimp, jalapeno corn fritters, and Buffalo chicken dip, then feast on hearty entrees such as Nashville hot grilled chicken, St. Louis ribs, sizzling fajitas, BBQ bacon cheeseburgers, and prime rib sandwiches. Don't forget to leave room for a warm slice of molten chocolate cake for dessert. Patio tables are dog friendly, but calling ahead for seating is required to ensure availability. Call for hours. See Details
Ford's Garage Lakeland Ford's Garage Lakeland is a Ford-themed, American-style restaurant in Lakeland, FL serving comfort food from burgers to salads. Fido is welcome to join you at one of several pet-friendly tables under the pergola, and dogs are given their own water dish. See Details
Grillsmith Grillsmith is a pet-friendly eatery serving New American fare and Thai-inspired cuisine in Lakeland, FL. Fido can join you on the front patio and even order from their own dog menu! Outdoor seating is spacious and partially shaded. See Details
Patio 850 Located in the heart of downtown Lakeland, Patio 850 offers a seasonal menu of cosmopolitan cuisine in a lively, casual setting with dog-friendly outside seating. A diverse and flavorful menu includes escargot, braised chicken drums, Cobb salad, BBQ pork butt flatbread, jumbo crab and seafood cakes, wagyu meatloaf, pan-seared herb buttered salmon, braised short ribs, and Charleston low country shrimp with cheesy polenta. Dogs can sit with their owners on the spacious garden patio. Patio 850 is open Monday and Tuesday 4pm to 9pm, Wednesday and Thursday 4pm to 10pm, Friday and Saturday 4pm to 11pm, and is closed for private events on Sundays. See Details
Cob & Pen Cob & Pen is a dog-friendly restaurant in Lakeland, Florida, that is open for brunch and dinner. Fido is welcome to join you on the patio and lawn. The menu includes handhelds, salads, fries, and snacks. Have a draft beer or cocktail with your meal. See Details
Reececliff Family Diner Pet-friendly Reececliff Family Diner in Lakeland, FL, invites Fido to dine at an outdoor table with you on their pergola-covered patio. Their classic American fare includes breakfast platters, French toast, salads, sandwiches, burgers and entrees. They also offer a variety of daily specials and senior specials. See Details
Cozy Oaks Restaurant Cozy Oaks Restaurant serves Southern comfort food like biscuits and gravy, country fried steak, and meat loaf sandwich. Outdoor seating welcomes dogs. See Details
The Red Top Pit Stop The Red Top Pit Stop is a roadside restaurant specializing in burgers, barbeque, and breakfast. On the weekends, they offer outdoor picnic tables with dog-friendly seating. The menu includes tasty options like the Redneck Nachos with pulled pork, barbeque sauce, and cheese. Breakfast options include popular staples like omelets and pancakes. The Red Top Pit Stop is open daily from 7am to 4pm. See Details
Garden Bistro Garden Bistro serves salads, sandwiches, and burgers, and offers dog-friendly outdoor seating. See Details
Uncle Nick's N.Y. Style Bagels, Subs, & Deli The dog-friendly Uncle Nick's New York Style Bagel and Subs brings the authentic tastes and textures of New York breads to sunny central Florida. This cozy neighborhood bakery and cafe serves fresh baked bagels, three-egg omelettes, ham and cheese bagel sandwiches, crisp salads, homemade soups, chicken and meatball parmigiana, patty melts, BQ burgers, and Uncle Nick's Top 15 Signature Sandwiches, including the Chubby, Sweet Caroline, Film Flam, and Buffalo Bill. Outdoor umbrella tables near the entrance welcomes dogs. Uncle Nick's is open 6am to 6pm Monday, 6am to 4pm Tuesday through Friday, 7am to 6pm Saturday, and 7am to 3pm on Sunday. See Details
Hooters Hooters, located in Lakeland, 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 fourteen 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
Burger 21 Burger 21 is a dog-friendly, modern fast-casual burger restaurant serving Lakeland locals and tourists alike. fifteen tables are available outside of Burger 21 to dog owners wanting to dig into a Spicy Thai Shrimp seafood burger alongside Fido. The restaurant's menu is made up of beef, chicken, turkey, veggie, and seafood burgers, chicken tenders, gourmet dogs, sliders, fresh salads, fries, and shareables. Those with room for dessert can indulge in a retro float or signature shake. 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
Sandwich Factory The Sandwich Factory has a few pet-friendly picnic tables outside where you can munch on a sandwich with your pup. The menu includes a range of classic sandwiches stacked with toppings. You'll find standards like Reuben and Cuban sandwiches along with other light bites like taco salad, chicken and rice, and baked treats. The Sandwich Factory is open Monday through Thursday from 10:30am to 7:30pm and Friday through Saturday from 10:30am to 2:30pm. See Details
Applebee's Applebee's is a dog-friendly grill and bar serving Lakeland locals and tourists alike. Visitors to Arteva Drive can head to one of Applebee's ten 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
Firehouse Subs Firehouse Subs, located in Lakeland, is a popular deli-style eatery that serves up a variety of tasty subs and salads. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Try the Hook and Ladder Sub with smoked turkey, Virginia honey ham, and melted Monterey jack cheese. Order it Fully Involved to get mayo, deli mustard, lettuce, tomato, and onion! Or try the New York Steamer Sub with USDA corned beef brisket, pastrami, melted provolone, deli mustard, mayo, and Italian dressing. For something a bit lighter, try the Firehouse Salad with romaine, tomato, bell pepper, cucumber, mozzarella, pepperoncini peppers, and dressing, with your choice of smoked turkey, grilled chicken, or Virginia honey ham. 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
Dona Julias Restaurant Dona Julas serves Mexican omelets, meatloaf, fried shrimp, and chimichangas, Outdoor tables are dog friendly. See Details
Panera Bread Panera Bread on US Highway N 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
Five Guys Five Guys, located in Lakeland, 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 Florida Avenue Shas eight 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
Lakeland, FL, US