Dog Friendly American Restaurants in Nashville, IN

There are 7 pet friendly American restaurants in Nashville 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 Nashville. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly The Nashville House
The Nashville House The Nashville House has been a fixture in Nashville, IN since 1859, serving rustic comfort foods like fried biscuits and apple butter. Dogs are allowed to join you on the patio, where you can enjoy your meal at one of several tables with umbrellas. See Details
Pet Friendly Bird's Nest Cafe
Bird's Nest Cafe Bird's Nest Cafe is an eatery in Nashville, IN, serving up boozy brunches and lunches on a dog-friendly seasonal patio. Call ahead during colder weather to make sure service is available on the patio. See Details
Farm House Cafe Located in a restored farmhouse, Farm House Cafe is a pet-friendly spot with plenty of outdoor porch seating for you and your pup. They serve lunch and dinner in the teahouse tradition. You'll find sandwiches like Cool as a Cucumber & Then Some and Herb Barn Chicken Salad. There are salads and house-made soups as well. For dinner, the Farmhouse Cafe has entrees including Brown County Grilled Pork Chop and Grilled Atlantic Salmon. There are a number of teas and fruit based beverages, plus pies, cheesecake, and carrot cake. See Details
The Ferguson House Bistro The Ferguson House Bistro is a historic eatery located in a vintage building dating back to 1873 in Nashville, IN. Fido is welcome to join you at an outside table while enjoying a pup cup from their dog menu. This pet-friendly restaurant offers a seasonal menu that includes vegan options. Be sure to try a specialty cocktail such as the Mango Margarita. See Details
Harvest Dining Room at Brown County Inn The Harvest Dining Room at the Brown County Inn is home to fifteen pet-friendly tables outside. The chefs in the kitchen prepare dishes using lots of house-made items and locally sourced ingredients. Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner, the focus is on American cuisine and the dinner menu features a whole host of recognizable entrees, including fish and chips, chicken and shrimp gumbo, and smoked sausage. The Harvest Dining Room is open Monday through Thursday from 8am to 9pm, Friday from 8am to 4pm, and Saturday to Sunday from 8am to 10pm. See Details
Cooper’s Alley Cooper’s Alley is a pet-friendly farm-to-table southern-style restaurant in downtown Nashville, IN. You can bring your beloved four-legged companion to enjoy a meal with you at one of their outdoor tables. The menu offers delightful afternoon treats, homemade sweets, and brunch and dinner on specific days. Please remember to keep your pup on a leash while you enjoy your time at the restaurant. See Details
Story Inn Since 1851, Story Inn has been serving the community of Nashville, IN. This local bed and breakfast features a restaurant where dogs can sit with their owners at one of the pet-friendly tables outside. They offer a prix fixe dinner menu, a tavern and grill menu, and a brunch menu for visitors to enjoy. See Details
Ann's Restaurant Ann's Restaurant, located in Franklin, IN, is a casual eatery that serves up delicious American fare. This family-operated restaurant serves homestyle breakfast and lunch on a seasonal patio. Fido may join you at outdoor tables when the weather is nice. Call ahead to confirm dog-friendly tables on the patio are available before you make the trip. See Details
The Willard The Willard, located in Franklin, IN, is a casual American eatery that serves up a variety 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 a cold beer and an order of the Deluxe Nachos - tortilla chips topped with nacho cheese, taco meat, salsa, jalapenos, and sour cream. Next, chow down on the Avocado Cheese Burger with sriracha-lime mayo, guacamole, and pepper jack cheese. Or go for the Mixed Green Salad with mixed greens, dried cranberries, candied walnuts, goat cheese, strawberries, and raspberry vinaigrette. The Willard is open Sunday through Thursday from 11am to 10pm, and Friday through Saturday from 11am to 1am. See Details
Culver's Culver's is a dog-friendly restaurant serving its signature ButterBurgers and fresh frozen custard to Columbus 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
Scenic View Restaurant When warm summer breezes fill the Midwest air, you and your furry friend can enjoy all the Scenic View restaurant has to offer. A varied and delicious menu includes blackened salmon tacos, beef stroganoff, signature meatloaf, and fish and chips. Outdoor tables welcome dogs during the summer. See Details
Grillerz Grillerz is a restaurant and cocktail lounge in Nineveh, IN serving American eats in a laid-back atmosphere. Dogs are allowed to join you on the back deck back while you enjoy a bite and a brew. No table service is provided in on the deck, so Fido will have to remain outside while you go in to order. Grillerz is open Tuesday through Thursday from 11am to 9pm, Friday and Saturday from 11am to 10pm and Sunday from 11am to 8pm. Closed Mondays. See Details
RFD Franklin RFD Franklin is a local steakhouse in Franklin, IN serving a menu of fresh steaks, seafood, pasta and desserts, plus a full bar. Their dog-friendly patio has several tables where well-behaved pups are welcome to bring their owners on-leash to dine al fresco. See Details
Grill Bar Grill Bar is a neighborhood burger joint with a dog-friendly patio in Franklin, IN. See Details
Potbelly Sandwich Shop Potbelly Sandwich Shop, located in Bloomington, 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. See Details
McAlister's Deli McAlister's Deli is a dog-friendly restaurant on E 3rd St. This deli has twelve tables outside for dogs and their owners. Their chefs are proud to serve food prepared with fresh ingredients made to order. The crafted sandwiches on the menu are the specialty of the kitchen. Meat eaters can indulge in the McAlister's Club, the King Club, horseradish roast beef and cheddar, garden fresh turkey, or the black cherry and ham sandwich. Vegetarians can indulge in their new veggie sandwich or the four cheese griller, a mom-made favorite prepared their way. If you like the sound of ginormous spuds, you can order one of their topped potatoes instead, like the black Angus roast beef spud. Please note that table service isn't available, so you'll need to tie your dog up while you order inside. See Details
Edinburgh Diner Fido is welcome at the outdoor tables at Edinburgh Diner in Edinburgh, IN. This dog-friendly eatery serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Dishes include chicken sandwiches, fish sandwiches, burgers and their famous giant breaded pork tenderloin. See Details
Panera Bread Panera Bread on S College Mall 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. 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
Cabin Restaurant & Lounge The outside deck of the restaurant is dog friendly. The deck is attached to the bar, so it is for diners who are 21 or over. The deck usually has music playing, and serves the full restaurant menu Monday - Thursday7a-7p then a reduced bar menu from 7p-11p. Friday and Saturday the full menu is available 7a-12a. Then a reduced bar menu from 12a-3a See Details
Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers is a fast food-style joint that serves up a variety of delicious American-style eats. Choose from menu options including sandwiches, burgers, hot dogs, frozen custard, sundaes, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Try the Double Steakburger California Style - two steakburger patties topped with cheese, onion, Freddy's sauce, lettuce, and tomato, served on a toasted bun. Or go for the Chicago Dog Freddy's Style - an all-beef dog topped with mustard, relish, diced onion, sport peppers, celery salt, tomatoes, and pickles, served on a toasted bun. Don't leave without your sweet treat! Savor their PBC and B Sundae - fresh vanilla custard topped with Reese's peanut butter cups, bananas, whipped cream, and a cherry! 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
Nashville, IN, US