Dog Friendly American Restaurants in Ottawa, IL

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

Pet Friendly Tangled Roots/Lone Buffalo
Tangled Roots/Lone Buffalo The Lone Buffalo by Tangled Roots Brewing Company is a dog-friendly place to grab a plate of food and a craft beer in a comfortable atmosphere. Guests wanting to indulge in The Lone Buffalo's self-proclaimed ""slow food"" can savor at one of its outdoor tables alongside Fido. Its menu includes a range of appetizers from Bison Chili to Pulled Pork Cheese Fries to Rotating Hummus. It also includes salads, sandwiches, flatbreads, and fish, pasta, chicken, and vegetarian entrees, as well as desserts. Brunch is served on Sundays from 10am to 2pm. Frequent visitors recommend ordering the Shrimp Tacos or the Meatball Sub. The Lone Buffalo by Tangled Roots Brewing Company is open Sunday from 10am to 9pm, Monday through Thursday from 11am to 10pm and Friday and Saturday from 11am to 11pm." See Details
Pet Friendly The Lone Buffalo
The Lone Buffalo The Lone Buffalo by Tangled Roots Brewing Company is a dog-friendly place to grab a plate of food and a craft beer in a comfortable atmosphere. Guests wanting to indulge in The Lone Buffalo's self-proclaimed ""slow food"" can savor at one of its outdoor tables alongside Fido. Its menu includes a range of appetizers from Bison Chili to Pulled Pork Cheese Fries to Rotating Hummus. It also includes salads, sandwiches, flatbreads, and fish, pasta, chicken, and vegetarian entrees, as well as desserts. Brunch is served on Sundays from 10am to 2pm. Frequent visitors recommend ordering the Shrimp Tacos or the Meatball Sub. The Lone Buffalo by Tangled Roots Brewing Company is open Sunday from 10am to 9pm, Monday through Thursday from 11am to 10pm and Friday and Saturday from 11am to 11pm." See Details
Cheese Shop Located just off the banks of the Illinois and Michigan Canal, The Cheese Shop 'n' Deli is a dog-friendly eatery serving locals and tourists alike. Guests to The Cheese Shop wanting to devour a daily special can head to one of its three outdoor tables to enjoy alongside Fido. Its menu includes its famous homemade soups, sandwiches, salads, Fried Chicken, Len-Rico's Spaghetti, chili, seafood, wings, and a wide variety of desserts including assorted cookies, creme puffs, Magic Bars, pie, cakes, sherbert, petit fours, Lemon Squares, cheesecakes, a chocolate fountain and sundae bar. Regulars to the Shop recommend ordering the Meatball Sub, the homemade potato chips, and a slice of cheesecake. The Cheese Shop is open Monday through Saturday from 8am to 7pm. See Details
Pine Hills Golf Club Bar & Restaurant Pine Hills Golf Club Bar and Restaurant is a dog-friendly place to grab a bite to eat and look out over the areas most scenic golf course. Visitors to Pine Hills looking to dine alongside their dog can dig into a plate of award-winning Clubhouse Chips, topped with creamy parmesan sauce, bleu cheese crumbles, grilled chicken, bacon and diced red onion at one of its twenty outdoor seats. Dogs must be leashed during their visit. Pine Hills asks that guests call ahead to reserve the deck before arriving. The Bar and Restaurant's menu includes a variety of appetizers, soups, salads, Foldovers, pizzas, calzones, sandwiches, burgers, tenderloins, seafood, pasta, and desserts. Frequent visitors rave about the service and recommend ordering a pizza and a cocktail. Pine Hills Golf Club Bar and Restaurant's hours vary seasonally, so guests should call ahead or check its website before planning their visit. See Details
Culver's Culver's is a dog-friendly restaurant serving its signature ButterBurgers and fresh frozen custard to Ottawa 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
Halftime Restaurant Pizza and Cocktails Halftime Restaurant Pizza and Cocktails is a dog-friendly American restaurant located in Ottawa, IL. Fido is welcome to join you beneath an umbrella shaded table on the large outdoor patio. Order one of Halftime's specialty pizzas, or choose one of your favorite bar dishes including wings, soft pretzels, loaded nachos, potato skins, burgers and sandwiches. A children's menu is also available. See Details
Zeller Inn Zeller Inn serves wings, burgers, tacos, and is home to the famous loaded bloody mary. Patio seating is dog friendly. See Details
Bull Moose Bar and Grille Bull Moose Bar and Grille is a dog-friendly restaurant which is built around an 1893 Pullman Palace dining car used by President Roosevelt in his ""Bull Moose Party"" presidential campaign. Visitors to Bull Moose wanting to sip on a glass of wine while Fido lounges underfoot can do so at one of its six outdoor tables. The Bar and Grille's menu includes appetizers, burgers, sandwiches, salads, flatbreads, steaks, seafood, pasta, and Not Your Mama's Pot Pie. Bull Moose customers recommend ordering the Caramel Apple Burger, a half-pound patty topped with fresh apples, crispy bacon, homemade caramel and Swiss cheese, served with Homemade Apple-Coleslaw. Bull Moose Bar and Grille is open Monday through Saturday from 11am to 1am and Sunday from 11am to 12am. Food is served daily until 10pm." See Details
Culver's Culver's is a dog-friendly restaurant serving its signature ButterBurgers and fresh frozen custard to Peru 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
Canal Port Bar & Grill Canal Port Bar & Grill is a neighborhood tavern in Utica, IL. Fido is welcome to dine with you at an outside table. This dog-friendly restaurant offers burgers, steaks and award-winning fish & chips. There is even a Pup Menu for Fido! See Details
The Veranda The Veranda is a seasonal, dog-friendly outdoor restaurant located at Starved Rock Lodge and Conference Center in Oglesby, IL. Enjoy a meal with your pup on the deck overlooking Starved Rock State Park and the Illinois River Valley. The restaurant features a full bar and Fido can order from the Doggie Delights menu which includes a chicken fillet, hot dog or beef patty. See Details
Ottawa, IL, US