Dog Friendly American Restaurants in Michigan City, IN

There are 8 pet friendly American restaurants in Michigan 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 Michigan City. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly Panini Panini
Panini Panini Panini Panini is a European-style bistro with a large patio and pet-friendly seating for around fifty guests. Sandwiches are their specialty and you'll find a broad selection of classic options and vegetarian bites. Popular sandwiches include the Croque Madame, Reuben, Portabella on Focaccia, and Crab Cake BLT. They serve various soup and pasta dishes, too. Panini Panini also offers a small selection of breakfast plates like steak and eggs, French toast, and quiche. Fresh desserts are available in their display daily, and they serve several boutique wines and craft beers. Panini Panini is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10am to 4pm. See Details
Pet Friendly Fiddlehead Restaurant
Fiddlehead Restaurant Fiddlehead Restaurant is a trendy eatery that serves up a myriad of delicious fare. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Start off with an order of the Fry Bucket - natural cut fries with three sauces of your choice (Green Goddess, bleu cheese, lemon-garlic aioli, BBQ, ranch, Bangin' sauce, chipotle mayo, or horsey sauce). Next, chow down on the Hipster Sandwich with pulled pork, bacon, cheddar, gouda, mozzarella, lemon-garlic aioli, candied jalapenos, and chipotle slaw on a pretzel roll. Or go for the Filet Mignon - an 8oz grass-fed filet with your choice of garlic butter or horsey sauce. Fiddlehead Restaurant is open Monday from 11am to 9pm, Wednesday through Thursday from 11am to 9pm, Friday from 11am to 10pm, Saturday from 11am to 2am, and Sunday from 12pm to 8pm. See Details
Leeds Public House Leeds Public House, located in the beautiful Uptown Arts District of Michigan City, IN, is a eclectic, dog-friendly gastropub where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table. Their food is made fresh and as sustainable as possible, while using many local ingredients. Enjoy menu items like fried feta cubes, wings, charcuterie, a variety of salads and sandwiches, and dinners like braised short ribs, Buddha bowls, pasta, fish, and more. See Details
Swingbelly's Dogs are welcome at Swingbelly's, where they provide several pet-friendly patio tables. Call ahead to ensure patio seating is available. The menu includes a variety of American dishes, and craft beers and cocktails to wash it all down. They claim the Swingbelly Burger is what they do best, a fresh hand-pattied burger served grilled on a kaiser roll with lettuce, tomato, pickle, and onion. See Details
Culver's Culver's is a dog-friendly restaurant serving its signature ButterBurgers and fresh frozen custard to Michigan 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
Overboard at the Marina Casual American restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, featuring fresh seafood and burgers. Outdoor tables overlooking the lake are dog friendly. See Details
Creekside Bar and Grill Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table at Creekside Bar and Grill, a dog-friendly restaurant in Michigan City, IN. Enjoy tacos, sandwiches, fish plates, tater tots and more. They also serve a weekend brunch menu with fun cocktails like mimosas, sangria and bloody mary's. See Details
Matey's Bar & Restaurant Matey's Bar & Restaurant offers pet-friendly outdoor seating in Michigan City, IN. Bring Fido along while you enjoy food and drinks at one of the many tables on the spacious deck. The menu includes fried appetizers, specialty oysters, salads, burgers, fish, chicken, pasta and more. They also serve tropical drinks and a full bar. See Details
Craft House There are seven outdoor tables where you can sit with your pup at the dog-friendly Craft House. This American pub has seventeen craft beers on tap and over fifty craft bottles. Previous guests recommend the Craft House's Prime Rib which you can get in a sandwich or an entree. There are quite a few other entrees including the Boursin Chicken and Grilled Fresh Salmon. Burgers and sandwiches are also available like the Sriracha Chicken Wrap and Pulled Pork Sliders. See Details
Third Coast Spice Cafe Fido is welcome at an outdoor table during the summer season at the dog-friendly Third Coast Spice Cafe in Chesterton, IN. This breakfast and lunch cafe serves omelets, scrambles, pancakes, burgers, hot and cold sandwiches, and burritos. See Details
Journeyman Distillery Journeyman Distillery in Three Oaks, MI, is a dog-friendly distillery and restaurant where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table. The old warehouse setting is home to handcrafted artisan spirits with a focus on whiskey, a staymaker menu, and brunch. One of the brunch favorites on the menu is the vegan breakfast tostada, served with organic blue tortillas, black beans, roasted red peppers, potato, tomato, pickled onion, cilantro, and Guajillo salsa. See Details
Trailyard Trailyard is a dog-friendly American restaurant in Valparaiso, IN, which has spacious patio seating for you and Fido. The large menu features a variety of dishes such as smoked salmon dip, maple bourbon wings, Asian sticky ribs, lake trout, and Trailyard's homemade chipotle-bacon sausage. Draft beer, cocktails, wine and a choice of spirits are also offered. See Details
Fresco Fresco, a dog-friendly eatery in New Buffalo, MI, offers fresh made-to-order food using as much organic and locally sourced ingredients when possible. Menu offers sandwiches, wraps, paninis, soups, salads, and in-house baked goods. Open early on Saturday and Sunday for breakfast. Food is to-go, but there is patio seating out back for patrons and their pups. See Details
Union Pier Social The dog-friendly Union Pier Social in Michigan allows Fido to join you at an outdoor table. The menu features elevated bar food like Guinness stew, baby back ribs, grilled artichokes, and chicken bulgogi, as well as burgers, sandwiches, and pizza. Sunday brunch is also available. See Details
Culver's Culver's is a dog-friendly restaurant serving its signature ButterBurgers and fresh frozen custard to Valparaiso 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
Panera Bread Panera Bread on Laporte Avenue has ten 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
Froehlich's Kitchen & Pantry Froehlich's Kitchen & Pantry is a pet-friendly restaurant in downtown Three Oaks, MI. Fido can join you for a meal at an outdoor table in the warmer months. Menu items featured are a fried shrimp sandwich, veggie burger, crispy pan spaghetti, righteous ribs and more. Brunch is also available on selected days. See Details
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