Dog Friendly American Restaurants in Meriden, CT

There are 2 pet friendly American restaurants in Meriden that welcome dogs at their outdoor tables, and 54 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 Meriden. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly Nardelli's Grinder Shoppe
Nardelli's Grinder Shoppe Your dog can join you for a grand grinder at Nardelli's Grinder Shoppe on E Main St. Outside, you'll discover four dog-friendly tables. Nardelli's is known for providing a menu full of favorites, including the chicken cutlet sandwich, filled with marinara sauce, mayo', lettuce, tomato, cheese, diced veggies, olives, and hot sauce. If you're cutting down on the carb's, you can plunge your fork into a fresh green salad instead. Finish off your meal with some cheesecake, yogurt, or a chocolate chip brownie. 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
Pet Friendly Ted's Restaurant
Ted's Restaurant Ted's Restaurant is a dog-friendly eatery in Meriden, CT that welcomes leashed pups at their three outdoor tables. Come by and check out their selection of sandwiches and hamburgers. Please note table service isn't available, so Fido will have to wait outside while you order. See Details
Christopher Martins Christopher Martins has been offering a modern interpretation of Italian and Mediterranean cuisine in a dog-friendly setting for three decades. Menu features Dublin spring rolls, beef stew, pan seared sea bass, roasted rack of lamb, beef short rib, and spinach ricotta ravioli, plus over 20 draft beers. Dogs are welcome at front sidewalk tables. See Details
The Elbow Room The dog-friendly Elbow Room features an eclectic, contemporary American menu featuring soups, salads, sandwiches, burgers, and hot entrees such as grilled salmon, baby back ribs, lobster mac and cheese, and blackened grouper tacos. Outdoor seating is situated in the heart of West Hartford Center, a great spot to people-watch with your dog as you dine outside. See Details
Max Burger Max Burger in West Hartford, CT, is a casual, dog friendly eatery where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table. They serve a variety of delicious all-natural burgers, American-style comfort food, and a large selection of craft beers. See Details
Riley's Hot Dog & Burger Gourmet Riley's Hot Dog & Burger Gourmet, located in New Britain, CT, is a casual American eatery that serves up a myriad of delectable fare. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal (tables are open seasonally, so be sure to call ahead!) Try the Dirty Mac Dog topped with house-made mac and cheese, onions, meat sauce, and Fritos. Or go for the Buffalo Blue Burger topped with Riley's buffalo sauce, house-made bleu cheese spread, lettuce, red onions, and crunchy kettle chips. Riley's Hot Dog & Burger Gourmet is open Tuesday through Wednesday from 11am to 6pm, Thursday through Friday from 11am to 8pm, and Saturday from 11am to 3pm. See Details
Bruegger's Bagels Bruegger's Bagels is a dog-friendly eatery serving a comprehensive menu of healthy choices for breakfast and lunch. Visitors to Wallingford with Fido in tow and a craving for a preservative-free bagel, can head to one of Bruegger's two outdoor tables to dig in. The eatery's menu is made up of bagels and cream cheese, salads, signature soups, breakfast and lunch sandwiches, and coffee drinks. Diners with a sweet tooth can indulge in a Cheesecake Brownie, Cranberry Orange Nut Muffin, or Oatmeal Raisin Pecan Cookie. See Details
Nardelli's Grinder Shoppe Your dog can join you for a grand grinder at Nardelli's Grinder Shoppe on Plank Rd. Outside, you'll discover three dog-friendly tables. Nardelli's is known for providing a menu full of favorites, including the chicken cutlet sandwich, filled with marinara sauce, mayo', lettuce, tomato, cheese, diced veggies, olives, and hot sauce. If you're cutting down on the carb's, you can plunge your fork into a fresh green salad instead. Finish off your meal with some cheesecake, yogurt, or a chocolate chip brownie. 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
Plan B Burger Bar Plan B specializes in burgers, beer, and bourbon in a fun, polished atmosphere with dog-friendly outdoor seating. Enjoy delicious bar and grill style eats such as wings, pulled pork sliders, country meatloaf, shepherd's pie, fresh ground burgers, and a wide selection of craft beer, bourbon, and signature cocktails. Opens at 11:30am Monday thru Saturday and 10am on Sunday. See Details
The Stand Formerly a full-service gas station, The Stand in Branford, CT, is a dog-friendly neighborhood restaurant that welcomes Fido at outdoor tables. Feast on menu items like Maryland-style crab cakes, roasted beet salad, burgers, chili cheese dogs, chicken sandwiches and more. Wash down the goodness with a refreshing signature cocktail, seasonal wine, or cold craft beer. See Details
Panera Bread Panera Bread on N Colony Road has seven 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. See Details
South Lane Bistro Pet-friendly South Lane Bistro in Guilford, CT, invites Fido to join you at a table on their outdoor patio. Their menu offerings include salads, entrees and desserts. See Details
Funcle's Café Funcle's Café is a dog-friendly restaurant in Hamden, CT near the local hiking trail, where your leashed dog is welcome to join you on the outdoor patio at tables with umbrellas. Serving everything from a full breakfast menu to salads, you're sure to find something tasty here. Try the fried chicken sandwich, avocado toast, NYC Lox bagel, or cheeseburger burrito while you're here! See Details
Jesse Camille's Restaurant Bring Fido to Jesse Camille's Restaurant in Naugatuck, CT. This pet-friendly eatery welcomes pups at tables in their outdoor grassy seating area. On the menu, you'll find items such as lemon chicken risotto, pan-seared salmon, Baja shrimp cocktails, eggplant parmesan and tuna melts. See Details
Nardelli's Grinder Shoppe Your dog can join you for a grand grinder at Nardelli's Grinder Shoppe on Maple St. Outside, you'll discover four dog-friendly tables. Nardelli's is known for providing a menu full of favorites, including the chicken cutlet sandwich, filled with marinara sauce, mayo', lettuce, tomato, cheese, diced veggies, olives, and hot sauce. If you're cutting down on the carb's, you can plunge your fork into a fresh green salad instead. Finish off your meal with some cheesecake, yogurt, or a chocolate chip brownie. 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
Nardelli's Grinder Shoppe Your dog can join you for a grand grinder at Nardelli's Grinder Shoppe on Oxford Rd. Outside, you'll discover four dog-friendly tables. Nardelli's is known for providing a menu full of favorites, including the chicken cutlet sandwich, filled with marinara sauce, mayo', lettuce, tomato, cheese, diced veggies, olives, and hot sauce. If you're cutting down on the carb's, you can plunge your fork into a fresh green salad instead. Finish off your meal with some cheesecake, yogurt, or a chocolate chip brownie. 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
Nardelli's Grinder Shoppe Your dog can join you for a grand grinder at Nardelli's Grinder Shoppe on N Colony Rd. Outside, you'll discover four dog-friendly tables. Nardelli's is known for providing a menu full of favorites, including the chicken cutlet sandwich, filled with marinara sauce, mayo', lettuce, tomato, cheese, diced veggies, olives, and hot sauce. If you're cutting down on the carb's, you can plunge your fork into a fresh green salad instead. Finish off your meal with some cheesecake, yogurt, or a chocolate chip brownie. 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
Fritz's Snack Bar Breakfast and lunch spot serves omelets, French toast, hot and cold sandwiches, and authentic New England clam chowder. Well-behaved dogs are allowed in the outside patio area only, and must remain leashed at all times. See Details
Bruegger's Bagels Bruegger's Bagels is a dog-friendly eatery serving a comprehensive menu of healthy choices for breakfast and lunch. Visitors to West Hartford with Fido in tow and a craving for a preservative-free bagel, can head to one of Bruegger's outdoor tables to dig in. The eatery's menu is made up of bagels and cream cheese, salads, signature soups, breakfast and lunch sandwiches, and coffee drinks. Diners with a sweet tooth can indulge in a Cheesecake Brownie, Cranberry Orange Nut Muffin, or Oatmeal Raisin Pecan Cookie. See Details
Chapter One Food and Drink Guilford Chapter One Food and Drink is an American restaurant in Guildford, CT serving casual American fare with dog-friendly outdoor seating. Choose from a variety of tasty options like dry-aged steaks, fresh seafood, oysters, burgers, and housemade desserts, plus craft beer and cocktails. Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table on the patio, which is heated and tented in winter. The patio also features Adirondack chairs and a fire pit for chilly nights. Water bowls are available for thirsty pups. See Details
Meriden, CT, US