Dog Friendly American Restaurants in Merrimac, MA

There are 45 pet friendly American restaurants within 20 miles of Merrimac 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 Merrimac. Bone appetit!

Lil's Cafe

Kittery, ME

Lil's Cafe Named after a late local colorful character, Lil's Cafe has a couple of pet-friendly tables where you can sit with your dog. Breads, pastries and soups are all made in house and from scratch. Li's offers a handful of breakfast and lunch sandwiches, including the Veggie Egg Wrap and the Avocado and Tomato Melt. For pastries, previous guests recommend the Almond Croissants and the Monkey Bread. You can also get yourself a cup of locally roasted Tandem coffee, or a variety of espresso drinks and teas. Stop in next door and you can check out Lil's Vinyl Vault, a store for record collectors. Open Monday through Friday 6:30am to 5:00pm, Saturday 7:00am to 5:00pm, and Sunday 7:00am to 4:00pm. See Details

Village Pancake House

Rowley, MA

Village Pancake House Village Pancake House, located in Rowley, MA, is a casual joint that serves up American-style dishes. Choose from menu options including egg dishes, omelettes, pancakes, sandwiches, burgers, seafood, steak, chicken, pork, pasta, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their four pet-friendly outdoor seats while you enjoy your meal. Try the Seafood Casserole with shrimp, scallops, and haddock, served with your choice of two sides (fries, mashed potatoes, veggies, coleslaw, or garden salad.) Or go for the Cheddar Cheese Burger with lettuce and tomato, served with fries and homemade coleslaw. Village Pancake House is open daily from 7:30am to 3pm. See Details

CR's the Restaurant

Hampton, NH

CR's the Restaurant CR's The Restaurant is a pet-friendly spot to enjoy sophisticated comfort food in Hampton. Visitors to CR's can bring Fido and head to one of its five outdoor tables to dig into a plate of Lobster Wontons. The Restaurant's menu is comprised of starters, a raw bar, soups, salads, sandwiches, and dinner entrees such as Grilled Veal Chop, Linguini and Clams, Barbecued Pork Chop, Chicken Piccata, and Cajun Shrimp. Diners with room for dessert can indulge in Carrot Cake, Whoopie Pies, Blueberry Crisp, or Fresh Doughnuts. CR's The Restaurant is open Monday from 4:00pm to 9:00pm, Tuesday through Thursday from 11:30am to 2:30pm and 4:00pm to 9:00pm, Friday from 11:30am to 2:30pm and 4:00pm to 9:30pm, Saturday from 4:00pm to 9:30pm and Sunday from 11:00am to 2:30pm and 4:00pm to 8:00pm. See Details

Copper Lantern

North Hampton, NH

Copper Lantern The Copper Lantern Restaurant in North Hampton, NH is pet friendly. Your leashed pup can join you at one of their two outdoor picnic tables. Start your morning with an apple vanilla waffle and return for Monte Cristo. Please note table service isn't available, so Fido must remain outside while you order. See Details

North Beach Bar & Grill

Hampton, NH

North Beach Bar & Grill Situated right on Hampton Beach, North Beach Bar & Grill offers outdoor, dog-friendly tables where you can take in the ocean air. You will find soups and salads plus seafood entrees like Baked Scallops, Lobster Pie, and Shrimp Scampi. There are also burgers and wraps, and sandwiches including the Lobster Roll, Philly Cheese Steak Sub, and Fried Haddock. Stop by for breakfast on the weekend where North Beach has Lobster Benedict, omelets, and breakfast sandwiches. See Details

Plaistow Chicken Connection

Plaistow, NH

Plaistow Chicken Connection The Chicken Connection has a dog-friendly table outside. It's no surprise that their chefs specialize in chicken, but they also serve plenty of homestyle cooking as well. On the menu, the dinner plates include fried chicken, chicken wings, rotisserie chicken, pork spare ribs, pulled pork, and loads of sides. Locally, they are known for their old-fashioned chicken pot pies, available fresh or cooked with white meat and vegetables or just the meat. The Chicken Connection is open Monday through Saturday from 11am to 8pm and Sunday from 11am to 6pm. See Details

Bennett's Sandwich Shop

Portsmouth, NH

Bennett's Sandwich Shop Bennett's Sandwich Shop is a dog-friendly spot to find fresh Maine lobster rolls in Portsmouth. Bennett's offers two outdoor tables to dog owners wanting to dig into a Meatball and Cheese sandwich and a heap of fries alongside their canine companion. The Sandwich Shop's menu is comprised of breakfast sandwiches, and hot and cold sandwiches such as Chicken Fajita, Hot Veggie, Seafood Salad, and Italian. Bennett's Sandwich Shop is open seven days a week from 8am to 8pm. See Details

Sol Bean Cafe

Middleton, MA

Sol Bean Cafe Sol Bean Cafe is a dog-friendly restaurant using fresh, local, and organic ingredients. Whether it's for breakfast or lunch, dog owners can head to one of Sol Bean's several outdoor tables to enjoy a meal alongside their furry friend. The Cafe's menu includes a wide range of smoothies including superfood options and an array of boosters, fresh squeezed juices, wraps, salads, quinoa bowls, breakfast bowls, paninis, soups, coffees, teas, and more. Regulars rave over the vegetarian options. Sol Bean Cafe is open Monday through Friday from 6:30am to 5:30pm and Saturday and Sunday from 8:00am to 4:00pm. See Details

West Village Provisions

Boxford, MA

West Village Provisions Dogs are welcome at two outdoor tables outside of this general store's kitchen. West Village Provisions serves breakfast sandwiches, omelets, a breakfast burrito, and banana-nut pancakes for breakfast. Lunch offerings include healthy salads, a black bean and veggie burger, grass-fed beef burgers, a tuna melt, and specialty sandwiches like The Larry David which is a sandwich made with spinach, tomato, onion and sprouts on hummus-schmeared toasted oat nut bread. West Village Provisions is open Monday - Friday 6:30am - 5pm, Saturday 7am - 3pm. See Details

Panera Bread

Newburyport, MA

Panera Bread Panera Bread on Storey Avenue has several 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

Five Guys

Portsmouth, NH

Five Guys Five Guys, located in Portsmouth, 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

Nadeau's Subs Salads Wraps

Exeter, NH

Nadeau's Subs Salads Wraps Dogs are welcome at Nadeau's Subs Salads Wraps on Portsmouth Avenue, where they provide two dog-friendly tables outside. A couple of years after the summer of love, there was the summer of the sub when the first Nadeau's Subs Salads Wraps came to life. Since then, they have been providing their customers with USDA choice meats, all-natural chicken, nitrate-free cold cuts, along with the finest cheese, ingredients, sauces, condiments, and toppings. One of their most popular subs is the Philly steak and cheese, finely chopped sirloin shaved steak covered in cheese. They also offer pizzas, combo meals, and desserts on the side. See Details

DiCara's Deli

Reading, MA

DiCara's Deli DiCara's Deli, located in Reading, MA, is a casual joint that serves up a variety of delicious eats. Choose from menu options including salads, subs, sandwiches, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their two pet-friendly outdoor picnic tables while you munch on a Pastrami Sandwich. DiCara's Deli is open Monday through Friday from 9am to 7pm, Saturday from 8am to 4pm, and Sunday from 10am to 5pm. See Details

Panera Bread

Beverly, MA

Panera Bread Panera Bread on Dodge Street has 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

Panera Bread

Portsmouth, NH

Panera Bread Panera Bread on Woodbury Avenue 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. See Details

Railpenny Tavern

Epping, NH

Railpenny Tavern Railpenny Tavern is a neighborhood bar & grill in Epping, NH. Fido is welcome to dine with you at an outside table. This dog-friendly restaurant offers pub fare with a twist. Start your meal with the Mezze Platter, then choose from specialty main dishes such as the Banh Mi or the Goat Cheese & Mushroom Ravioli. See Details

Panera Bread

Danvers, MA

Panera Bread Panera Bread on Independence Wayhas four 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

Panera Bread

North Andover, MA

Panera Bread Panera Bread on Peters Street has three 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

Joe's Meat Shoppe

North Hampton, NH

Joe's Meat Shoppe Joe's Meat Shoppe is a dog-friendly, family-owned and operated store serving fresh subs from its full-service deli. Joe's offers six outdoor picnic tables to dog owners wanting to dig into a sub piled high with capicola and cheese while Fido lounges underfoot. The Shoppe's menu includes subs, sandwiches, wraps, salads, soups, entrees such as Chicken Broccoli Alfredo, Shepherd's Pie, Macaroni and Cheese, Chicken Stir Fry, a Turkey Dinner, Spiral Ham and Au Gratin Potatoes, BBQ Shredded Pork, and more. Baked goods such as muffins, cookies, pies, and breads are also available. Joe's Meat Shoppe is open Monday through Friday from 8am to 6pm and Saturday from 8am to 5pm. See Details

The Puddle Dock Restaurant

Portsmouth, NH

The Puddle Dock Restaurant The Puddle Dock Restaurant is located in historic Portsmouth, NH. The patio is pet friendly and features umbrella-covered seating on hot days and heaters outside on cooler days. The sophisticated menu includes Chef-curated cheese boards, fresh seafood, chicken, duck, steak, and dessert. Brunch is also available on Sundays. For Fido, they offer water bowls. See Details