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Dog Friendly American Restaurants in Lancaster, OH

There are 4 pet friendly American restaurants in Lancaster that welcome dogs at their outdoor tables, and 12 more nearby. 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 Lancaster. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly Castaways

Castaways

Castaways is a pet-friendly restaurant serving up American cuisine in Lancaster, OH. Grab a seat with Fido at a table on their covered patio, equipped with ceiling fans to keep you comfortable in warmer weather. Their menu features local meat from Bay Food Market and is full of time-tested favorites to please every member of the family, from a classic club sandwich to a sirloin steak for two.

Pet Friendly The Downtown Bistro

The Downtown Bistro

The Downtown Bistro

The Downtown Bistro is a restaurant with a seasonal pet-friendly patio in downtown Lancaster, OH. Your leashed and well-behaved pup can join you outside at a table on the gated patio. They serve New American fare with options like salads, soups, burgers, sandwiches, chicken, steak, and seafood entrees. A full bar is also available.

Panera Bread

Panera Bread on Ety Road NW has five 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.

Max & Erma's

Fido is welcome at the pet-friendly tables outside Max & Erma's in Lancaster, OH. Menu options include burgers, soups, beer, sangria and much more.

The Ridge Inn Restaurant

Laurelville, OH

The Ridge Inn Restaurant

The Ridge Inn Restaurant is a dog-friendly eatery in Laurelville, OH. The menu includes gourmet cuisine and homemade donuts. Dogs are allowed outside on the wrap-around porch.

Hungry Buffalo

Hungry Buffalo is a friendly neighborhood tavern in Logan, OH serving dishes with game meat or fresh, all-natural ingredients. Dogs are welcome at outdoor tables in the pet-friendly seating area.

Firehouse Subs

Firehouse Subs, located in Gahanna, 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.

Urban Grille

Located within the Hocking Hills Golf Club, Urban Grille is a beautiful golf course view restaurant with a patio overlooking the green. Dogs are welcome at outdoor tables on the pet-friendly patio.

Chef Shack

Buckeye Lake, OH

Chef Shack is a New American restaurant with pet-friendly seating in Buckeye Lake, OH. Enjoy a meal with Fido out front on the partially-shaded patio. Menu items include wings, chips & dips, tacos, sandwiches, and pub favorites like Fish & Chips, Jambalaya, and House Made Mac and Cheese. Craft beer is also available to pair with your meal from the brewery next door.

Culver's

Reynoldsburg, OH

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

Tim Hortons

With its roots in Canada, Tim Hortons has locations across the United States where you can find their legendary coffee as well as delicious breakfast and lunch plates. You can find dog-friendly seating outside at this location in Gahanna where there are tables outside. Start your day off with dishes like the grilled breakfast wraps, sandwiches, hash browns, or light oatmeal bowls. Don't miss out on their donuts with flavors like Boston Cream, Canadian Maple, and Chocolate Dip. Lunch options include paninis, sandwiches, wraps, soup, and bowls of comfort food like the Homestyle Chili. A drive-thru window is also available if you don't want to tie your dog up outside while you go in to order.

Firehouse Subs

Pickerington, OH

Firehouse Subs, located in Pickerington, 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.

Panera Bread

Panera Bread on N Hamilton Road has nine 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.

Five Guys

Reynoldsburg, OH

Five Guys, located in Reynoldsburg, 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.

Five Guys

Five Guys, located in Columbus, 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.

Rusty's Wharf

Rusty's Wharf is a dog-friendly restaurant in Pataskala, OH, where furry friends can join their owners outside for a bite to eat. Their menu features lunch and dinner options like fish and chicken baskets, sandwiches, wings, burgers, and more. Pair your meal with an ice-cold beer and a cannoli or brownie for dessert.

Lancaster, OH, US