Dog Friendly American Restaurants in Traverse City, MI

There are 13 pet friendly American restaurants in Traverse 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 Traverse City. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly The Towne Plaza
The Towne Plaza The Plaza offers tasty pork dishes, stuffed quail, wild boar loin, and soft shell crabs. Outdoor tables welcome dogs. See Details
Pet Friendly Mulligan's Pub & Grill
Mulligan's Pub & Grill Dogs are welcome at Mulligan's Pub and Grill in Traverse City, MI, where they offer six pet-friendly tables. Affiliated with the crown golf club, this American restaurant offers salads, baskets, burgers, sandwiches, entrees, and weekly specials. One of the most popular dishes amongst local diners is the Pebble Beach Burger: stuffed with bacon and pepper jack cheese. See Details
Green House Cafe Green House Cafe, located in Traverse City, MI, is a casual 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. Try the TC Reuben Sandwich with sliced lean corned beef, homemade cherry kraut, and provolone cheese on grilled light rye bread. Or go for the Green House Salad with fresh baby spinach, penne pasta, dried cherries, mandarin oranges, walnuts, homemade citrus vinaigrette, and grilled chicken. See Details
Slabtown Cafe and Burgers Slabtown Cafe and Burgers has twelve dog-friendly tables outside. The interior of the restaurant is decorated with nostalgic memorabilia charting Traverse's history. On the American menu, you'll discover lots of burgers, including the Slabtown Special. This popular double burger is smothered with American cheese, lettuce, grilled onions, and topped with Slabtown Sauce. If you're feeling seriously hungry, you can indulge in a double bypass bag, two double cheeseburgers with ketchup, mustard, pickle, and onion. Slabtown Cafe and Burgers is open Monday through Thursday from 11am to 8pm and Friday to Saturday from 11am to 9pm. See Details
Grand Traverse Pie Company Grand Traverse Pie Company is a dog-friendly restaurant in Traverse City, MI where Fido can join you at one of a half dozen, covered outdoor picnic tables for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Along with their homemade pies and baked goods, they also offer pot pies, sandwiches, soups, and salads that can be topped with their famous berry cherry vinaigrette. See Details
The Dish Cafe The Dish Cafe offers casual dining and a diverse menu with many vegetarian, vegan, and special diet options, plus outdoor seating for dogs. Enjoy tasty options such as quesadillas, focaccia sandwiches, wraps, and real fruit smoothies. Opens daily at 10:30am. See Details
Sleder's Family Tavern Sleder's Family Tavern, one of Michigan's oldest, continuously-operated taverns, is dog-friendly. They have a few pet-friendly picnic tables for canines and their companions. If you can leave Fido with a pal outside, head in and smooch Randolph, the moose on the wall. A ladder is provided for diners to climb up and commence their smooching. The menu they serve is made up of popular American and Mexican dishes. One of the local favorites is the buffalo burger, a popular dish served with fresh meat from Oleson's Farm, Swiss cheese, grilled onions. Sleder's Family tavern is open Monday through Thursday from 11am to 10pm, Friday from 11am to 12am, Saturday from 11am to 12am, and Sunday from 12pm to 9pm. See Details
Thirsty Fish Sports Grille Thirsty Fish Sports Grille is a lively, dog-friendly sports bar and restaurant located in Traverse City, MI. Fido is allowed to join you at a table on the outdoor patio while you enjoy your favorite beverage, grab a delicious bite, watch sports, and catch up with friends. Live music is played from Thursday - Sunday. Start your meal with a plate of chicken wings, tossed in your choice of diablo, buffalo, BBQ, Bang Bang, or garlic parmesan sauce. Follow it with a Thirsty Fish Sammie; beer battered cod fillet, shredded lettuce, American cheese, and tartar sauce, served on a hoagie roll. See Details
Culver's Culver's is a dog-friendly restaurant serving its signature ButterBurgers and fresh frozen custard to Traverse 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
Culver's Culver's is a dog-friendly restaurant serving its signature ButterBurgers and fresh frozen custard to Traverse 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
Panera Bread Panera Bread on US-31has 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. 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
J & S Hamburg J & S Hamburg has been a local's favorite in Traverse City, MI, since 1938. Fido can join you on the pet-friendly outdoor patio on the right of their building, with tables and umbrellas in the summer and heaters in cooler months. Their menu offers old-school diner options like their breakfast which is served all day, flattop burgers, sandwich baskets, homemade desserts and more! See Details
Mission Table Mission Table is a pet-friendly establishment in Traverse City, MI. Your leashed furry friend can join you outside at one of their tables for a meal. Their menu features the best ingredients from local farms and fishermen, using the freshest products. Please call ahead before arriving to ensure they're open. See Details
Bud's Bud's is a dog-friendly shop serving food, coffee, and ice cream in a cozy atmosphere in Interlochen, MI. Dog owners looking for a caffeine fix can bring their canine along on their coffee run and sit at one of Bud's ten outdoor tables to enjoy. Bud's menu includes soup, chili, salads, sandwiches, burgers, hot dogs, paninis, flatbreads, wraps, and Flips. Fans of Bud's say it is very dog-friendly and recommend ordering a scoop of ice cream to top off your meal. See Details
VI Grill Cute place with a patio. They allow dogs at certain tables along the fence or wall. See Details
Martha's Leelanau Table Martha's Leelanau Table is a quaint dog-friendly restaurant located in Suttons Bay, MI. Fido is welcome to accompany you for a meal at a table on the outside patio, but please be aware of very cold temperatures if visiting in Fall or Winter. Martha's is an American restaurant serving steak, chicken, and fresh locally-caught seafood such as Lobster, Sea Scollops, and Dover Sole. Pair your dish of choice with a glass of red or white wine, or a refreshing local beer. See Details
Dick's Pour House Fido is welcome on the patio at a table with an umbrella at Dick's Pour House, a dog-friendly restaurant in Lake Leelanau, Michigan. The restaurant was established in 1935 and is now owned by the Plamondon family, who welcome you to enjoy a quick lunch or leisurely dinner. House specialties include Rueben sandwiches, smoked pulled pork, yellow perch, and nachos. See Details
Broomstack Kitchen and Taphouse Broomstack Kitchen and Taphouse is a dog-friendly American restaurant located in Maple City, MI. Whether it be summer or winter, Fido will enjoy accompanying you to the cozy outdoor patio space. Broomstack Kitchen serve sustainably sourced food paired with a carefully curated selection of local and craft beverages. See Details
Bluebird Restaurant & Bar Located on the banks of the Leland River, the Bluebird Restaurant and Bar has ten pet-friendly outdoor tables where you can sit with your pup. Since the patio is seasonal, they suggest calling ahead to make sure it's open. The menu has options like Lake Michigan Walleye and Smelt, House-Smoked Beef Brisket, burgers, and hand-tossed pizza. Stop by for brunch and partake in the Sunday buffet with pancakes, sausage, egg dishes, and a carving station. Open daily 11:00am to 1:30am. See Details
Village Cheese Shanty This Leelanau County spot has four pet-friendly picnic tables where you can sit with your dog. You have to place a to-go order as there is no table service outside. The Village Cheese Shanty has local cherry products, Upper Michigan wines, and over sixty imported cheeses. They offer a number of sandwiches made in wraps, baguettes, and pretzel rolls like the Third Coast, with chicken and Maytag bleu cheese, and the South Shore, with ham and dill Havarti. Open daily 8am-6pm from April to late October. See Details
Traverse City, MI, US