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Dog Friendly American Restaurants in Milwaukee, WI

There are 29 pet friendly American restaurants in Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly Buckley's Restaurant and Bar

Buckley's Restaurant and Bar

Buckley's Restaurant and Bar

You and Fido will find ten pet-friendly tables at Buckley's Restaurant. If you're trying to dine with your dog in the evening, it's worth calling ahead to reserve. Their starters come highly recommended by local patrons. You may want to start your dining experience off with truffled fried artichokes, meatballs, or Vietnamese chicken wings. Their main menu is made up of high-end American fare, including Parisian gnocchi, served with chicken confit, Parisian gnocchi, broccolini, shiitake mushrooms, schmaltz, and birch-mushroom broth. Buckley's is open Monday through Saturday from 11am to 10pm and Sunday from 10am to 10pm.

Pet Friendly Cafe Lulu

Cafe Lulu

Cafe Lulu has six pet-friendly tables outside. Their kitchen offers a variety of unique hot sandwiches, soups, and salads. Although they specialize in meaty sandwiches, there are several vegetarian options on the menu as well, including the 'Bella Grill: grilled portobello mushrooms, roasted red peppers, and crisp spring greens tucked into a fresh baguette spread with tangy Boursin cheese. Cafe Lulu is open Monday through Thursday from 11am to 10pm, Friday to Saturday from 11am to 11pm, and Sunday from 10am to 9pm.

The Wicked Hop

The Wicked Hop offers tasty sandwiches like the Billy Bob and filling entrees like Argentinian Hanger Steak. The front sidewalk tables are dog friendly.

Cafe Centraal

Cafe Centraal offers outdoor seating where dogs are welcomed! They even bring out a dish of water for your pup.

Palomino Bar

Southern, from-scratch cooking. Great beer and whiskey list. Beautiful patio that welcomes dogs!

The Explorium Brewpub

The Explorium Brewpub

The Explorium Brewpub is a dog-friendly brewery and kitchen in the Historic Third Ward district of Milwaukee, WI. Their house-brewed beers are gluten-removed and include styles like lagers, pale ales, red ales, IPAs, stouts, sours, and hard seltzers. To eat, you can try wings, salads, sandwiches, pizzas, burgers and noodles. Bring Fido along for lunch or dinner on the back patio, which incudes lots of seating, an outdoor bar, and firepits.

Iron Horse Hotel Bar and Patio

Iron Horse Hotel Bar and Patio

Located in a hundred-year-old warehouse, the Iron Horse Hotel Bar and Patio provides a few pet-friendly tables outside and some lounge seating. The patio is known as the Yard and is a great place to enjoy the menu full of bar food, including burgers, house-smoked salmon, poutine, and creme brulee for dessert. One of the large dinners available is the Miller Farm Chicken: crushed sweet potato, root spinach, and Madeira jus. The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner.

Balistreri's Bluemound Inn

Balistreri's Bluemound Inn

Balistreri's Bluemound Inn is a pet-friendly spot in Milwaukee, WI. You and your furry friend can take advantage of three outdoor tables. The restaurant specializes in both Italian and American cuisine for you to savor. Kindly be aware that dogs are permitted only on the tables alongside the building, not on the patio.

Cafe Benelux

Cafe Benelux is always delicious and always dog friendly. They have a great outdoor seating area that is shaded. The restaurant is located in the Third Ward which is a very dog friendly area.

Motor Bar & Restaurant

Motor Bar & Restaurant

Motor Bar & Restaurant serves tried and true American favorites in a bright, modern industrial atmosphere that offers dog-friendly outdoor seating. Patrons can dig into mouthwatering menu options such as The Beef Roadhouse Chili, cheese curds, Wisconsin craft beers, fried fish, and custom burgers.

Open Flame

Open Flame is a dog-friendly restaurant serving a wide variety of food to Hales Corners locals and tourists alike. Visitors with well-behaved dogs can head to one of Open Flame's quite a few outdoor tables to enjoy their meal. The restaurant's menu includes breakfast items, appetizers, salads, burgers, specialty sandwiches, charbroiled chicken sandwiches, pasta dishes, wood-roasted steaks, stir-fry, and featured entrees such as Chicken Marsala and Crab Cake, Rotisserie Chicken Pot Pie, Braised Organic Pork Shoulder, Pecan Crusted Sea Bass, and Baby Veal Liver. Its specialty pizzas include Artichoke Spinach Pizza, Veggie Pizza, Roasted Chicken Pesto Pizza, and Margherita Pizza. Open Flames is open Sunday through Wednesday from 7am to 10pm and Thursday through Saturday from 7am to 11pm.

Ka Bobs Bistro

Kabob's Bistro is a pet-friendly restaurant serving comfort food and seafood to locals and tourists alike. Dog owners can head to one of Kabob's five outdoor tables to enjoy an award-winning Bloody Mary alongside their furry friend. The Bistro's menu includes Teasers such as Pork Express Fries, Taco Shooters, Cheese Heaven Curds, and Texas Flat Bread Pizza, as well as, kabobs such as Chicken Satay, B and B, Ribs on a Stick, Cajun Shrimp, Veggie Skewer, and Triple Threat, salads, soups, burgers and other handhelds, and entrees such as Skillet Mac and Cheese, Shrimp Linguini, and Sweet Chili Siracha Pork. Kabob's Bistro is open Sunday from 9am to 8pm, Tuesday through Thursday from 11am to 9pm and Friday from 11am to 10pm and Saturday from 9am to 10pm.

Culver's

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

Potbelly Sandwich Shop

Potbelly Sandwich Shop

Potbelly Sandwich Shop, located in Milwaukee, is a casual delicatessen-style eatery that serves up a variety of tasty noshes. Choose from menu options including soups, salads, sandwiches, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their three pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Try the Wreck Sandwich with salami, Angus roast beef, oven-roasted turkey, hickory-smoked ham, melted Swiss, lettuce, tomato, and mayo on multigrain bread. Or go for the Uptown Salad with romaine, iceberg, spinach, all-natural grilled chicken, crumbled bleu cheese, red grapes, apples, dried cranberries, diced red onion, and candied walnuts. Before you leave, grab a shake in your favorite flavor (Vanilla, Chocolate, Coffee, Oreo, Banana, Mixed Berry, Strawberry, and more.) Please note that table service isn't available, so you'll need to tie your dog up while you order inside.

Panera Bread

Panera Bread on E Ogden Avenue has two 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.

Potbelly Sandwich Shop

Potbelly Sandwich Shop

Potbelly Sandwich Shop, located in Milwaukee, is a casual delicatessen-style eatery that serves up a variety of tasty noshes. Choose from menu options including soups, salads, sandwiches, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their eight pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Try the Wreck Sandwich with salami, Angus roast beef, oven-roasted turkey, hickory-smoked ham, melted Swiss, lettuce, tomato, and mayo on multigrain bread. Or go for the Uptown Salad with romaine, iceberg, spinach, all-natural grilled chicken, crumbled bleu cheese, red grapes, apples, dried cranberries, diced red onion, and candied walnuts. Before you leave, grab a shake in your favorite flavor (Vanilla, Chocolate, Coffee, Oreo, Banana, Mixed Berry, Strawberry, and more.) Please note that table service isn't available, so you'll need to tie your dog up while you order inside.

Checkers Drive-In

Checkers Drive-In

Checkers Drive-In is a dog-friendly spot to enjoy a 'bold and made-to-order' burger in Milwaukee. Visitors to Checkers Drive-In can bring Fido and head to one of its five outdoor tables to dig in. The Drive-In's menu is made up of burgers, chicken dishes, fish, classic and boneless wings, hot dogs, fries, and sweets such as loaded and regular milkshakes, stackers, soft serve cones, and Cinnamon Apple Pie. A walk-up window is also available.

Culver's

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

Champion Chicken

Champion Chicken

Champion Chicken, located in Milwaukee, WI, is a casual eatery that serves up a variety of delectable dishes. Choose from menu options including appetizers, salads, wings, sandwiches, pizza, chicken, fish, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their two pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Start off with an order of the Potato Skins filled with cheddar cheese and bacon, served with sour cream. Next, chow down on the Crispy Chicken Sandwich with lightly breaded chicken breast, pepper jack cheese, lettuce, and ranch dressing on a Kaiser roll. Or go for the BBQ Chicken Pizza topped with grilled BBQ chicken, smoked gouda, mozzarella cheese, red onion, and cilantro. Champion Chicken is open Sunday through Thursday from 11am to 10pm, and Friday through Saturday from 11am to 12am.

Chubby's Cheesesteaks

Chubby's Cheesesteaks

Chubby's Cheesesteaks is dog-friendly! Feel free to eat with your pup at five outdoor tables. Located near Lake Michigan, Chubby's has been forging "Milwaukee's answer to the Philly Cheesesteak" since 2007. There's a variety of cheesesteaks made with chicken or steak to choose from. Their namesake cheesesteak is topped with cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, mayo and raw onions. Gourmet burgers, fried chicken, and fish are also available. Some of their favorite specialty sandwiches are the meatball sub, the classic chicken gyro, and the catfish sandwich. Breakfast dishes like chicken and waffles, steak and eggs, and pancakes are available all day as well. They also have a pizza menu and some great desserts including deep-fried cheesecake, the ice cream brownie, and homemade vanilla cake. Chubby's is open Sunday through Wednesday 10am to 2am, then Thursday through Saturday 10am to 3am.

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