Dog Friendly American Restaurants in Vernon Hills, IL

There are 5 pet friendly American restaurants in Vernon Hills that welcome dogs at their outdoor tables, and 146 more nearby. 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 Vernon Hills. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar
Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar, located in Vernon Hills, IL, is a casual bar and 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. Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar is open Monday through Friday from 11am to 12am, and Saturday through Sunday from 9am to 12am. See Details
Pet Friendly Halsted Street Deli
Halsted Street Deli Halsted Street Deli, located in Vernon Hills, is a casual delicatessen-style eatery that serves up a variety of tasty eats. Choose from menu options including soups, salads, sandwiches, hot dogs, paninis, bagel sandwiches, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their five pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Try the Big Tony Sandwich with salami, ham, hot capicola, provolone cheese, shredded lettuce, red onion, tomato, Italian vinaigrette, Italian seasonings, and mayo on a freshly-baked Italian roll. Or go for the vegetarian Washington St. Sandwich with Swiss cheese, shredded lettuce, avocado, cucumber, roasted red peppers, onions, green peppers, tomatoes, shredded carrots, and mayo on honey wheat 8-grain bread. For something a bit lighter, try the Cobb Salad with fresh romaine, bacon, hard-boiled eggs, avocado, cucumber, red onion, tomato, crumbled bleu cheese, and house dressing. Please note that table service isn't available, so your dog will need to be tied up outside when you go in to order. See Details
Panera Bread Panera Bread on N Milwaukee Avenue has a lot of 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
Five Guys Five Guys, located in Vernon Hills, is a popular burger joint that serves up a variety of tasty eats. Choose from menu options including burgers, sandwiches, hot dogs, fries, milkshakes, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Try the Bacon Cheeseburger - two hand-formed patties grilled to perfection, two strips of bacon, and two slices of American cheese on a soft sesame seed bun, piled high with the toppings of your choice (mayo, lettuce, pickles, grilled onions and mushrooms, relish, jalapenos, hot sauce, and more!) Before you leave, snag one of their hand-spun Milkshakes with your favorite mix-ins (bananas, cherries, coffee, malted milk, Oreo cookies, Oreo cream, bacon, peanut butter, and more!) 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
City Works Fido is welcome top join you on the outdoor, dog-friendly patio at City Works, a restaurant and bar in Vernon Hills, IL. Enjoy food options like popcorn chicken, BBQ chicken flatbread, salad, tacos, burgers and more. They also serve a beer menu, as well as cocktails and wine. See Details
Jesse Oaks Jesse Oaks serves burgers, pizza, quesadillas, and daily drink specials. Spacious patio welcomes dogs. See Details
Culver's Culver's is a dog-friendly restaurant serving its signature ButterBurgers and fresh frozen custard to McHenry 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
Eris Brewery and Cider House Eris Brewery and Cider House in Chicago serves craft beer, hard cider, and a diverse food menu, all under one roof in historic Old Irving Park. Patio tables are pet friendly only Monday through Thursday. They don't offer a full dog menu but do have a "dog bowl" menu item for Fido! See Details
Le Peep Le Peep, located in Mount Prospect, IL, is a casual, pet friendly cafe where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table for breakfast or lunch. They offer a diverse menu of breakfast and lunch delicacies including French Toast, Belgian Waffles, Chicken Fried Steak, a Pancake Sandwich, Crepes, several types of Benedicts, egg white omelets, Frittatas, sandwiches, burgers, fresh salads, build your own oatmeal and more. Be sure to check out their drink offerings like smoothies, juices, cocktails and coffee, and their Pancake of the Month. See Details
Rockwell's Neighborhood Grill Rockwell's Neighborhood Grill offers hearty burgers and sandwiches and dog-friendly patio seating, weather permitting. Other menu choices include Louisiana eggrolls, spinach salad, blackened fish tacos, pork chops, and carne asada, plus a wide selection of craft, bottled, and canned beer. Opens at noon during the week and 10am on weekends. See Details
Rooster's Barn & Grill There are quite a few pet-friendly tables at Rooster's Barn & Grill where you are welcome to sit with your dog. Rooster's is serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily. The restaurant is known for their Best Fried Chicken Dinner, which is served after 2pm each day. On Wednesdays and Fridays, Rooster's has all you can eat Beer Battered Haddock. Stop in Thursday through Saturday and you can get crab legs by the pound. There are also options like tacos, burgers, sandwiches, and kabobs. Open Monday through Thursday 9:00am to 9:30pm, Friday and Saturday 9:00am to 10:30pm, and Sunday 8:00am to 9:00pm. See Details
The Reveler Set in Chicago's historic Roscoe Village, this once epicenter of film-making in the 1900s, THE REVELER combines state-of-the-art amenities with the atmosphere of yesteryear. This family-friendly restaurant offers a full bar and menu of American eats like their wood-fired creations, hand-tossed pizza, gourmet drinks, smoothies, shakes and weekend brunch. Dogs are welcome to join you at outdoor tables on the patio. See Details
Shelby Campbell's Almost Famous Located in Elk Grove Village, Shelby Campbell's Almost Famous is a dog-friendly restaurant serving specialty steaks alongside an extensive draft beer selection and global wine list. Visitors to Elk Grove Village with a hankering for Spinach and Artichoke Dip can bring Fido to one of Shelby Cambell's six outdoor tables to enjoy their meal. Along with steaks and chops, its menu includes flame grilled burgers, sandwiches, fresh wraps, salads, soups, pizzas, and plates of chicken, fish, pasta, and ribs. Visitors to Shelby Cambell's recommend ordering the Turkey Burger or the Black and Bleu Burger, topped with bleu cheese and crispy onion strings, accompanied by the house cut potato chips. The restaurant is open Monday through Thursday from 6am to 12am, Friday from 6am to 1am, Saturday from 7am to 1am and Sunday from 7am to 10pm. See Details
Stacked & Folded Stacked & Folded is a dog-friendly restaurant in Evanston, IL that serves artisanal sandwiches and fusion tacos. Dog are welcome at one of the four outdoor tables. Some options include the Turkey and Brie sandwich, the Duck Bacon BLT Maple or the Garlic Shrimp Tacos. See Details
Culver's Culver's is a dog-friendly restaurant serving its signature ButterBurgers and fresh frozen custard to Island Lake 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
Jerry's Lincoln Square Jerry's Sandwiches in Chicago offers over 100 sandwich options and a rotating collection of specials in a dog-friendly environment. Those wanting to chow down on a sandwich and sip on a whiskey or craft beer can do so beside Fido at one of Jerry's outdoor tables. The menu includes options such as fried chicken sandwiches, turkey sandwiches, beef sandwiches, pork sandwiches, meatloaf sandwiches, seafood sandwiches, veggie sandwiches and grilled cheeses. Regulars recommend ordering the sweet potato fries or the mac and cheese as a side dish. See Details
Dear Franks of Deerfield Deer Franks of Deerfield serves hot dogs, burgers, and Italian beef to loyal customers and newcomers in a dog-friendly environment. Visitors to Deer Franks can enjoy a meal alongside their furry friend at one of its two outdoor tables. Its menu includes Polish sausage, gyros, chicken sandwiches, Chicago-style dogs and more. Locals say that this ""hole-in-the-wall"" is the best spot to grab a baked potato and a plate of fries to accompany your meal. This location of Deer Franks is open Monday through Friday from 11am to 9pm, Saturday from 11am to 8pm and Sunday from 11am to 7pm." See Details
Wildwood Tavern Wildwood Tavern is a dog-friendly restaurant serving fresh, family recipes to locals and tourists alike. Guests to Wildwood Tavern wanting to dig into a plate of house-smoked meats and freshly cut fries can sit at one of its fifteen outdoor tables to enjoy their meal alongside Fido. Wildwood Tavern's menu includes its famous chopped liver, skirt steak with burnt onions and shrimp dejonghe, as well as whitefish, salmon, ribs, nachos, soups, salads, burgers, sandwiches, pizza, and more. Frequent visitors recommend ordering the BBQ Brisket and an Onion Loaf. Wildwood Tavern's kitchen is open Sunday and Monday from 11am to 9pm, Tuesday through Thursday from 11am to 10pm and Friday and Saturday from 11am to 11pm. See Details
Pennyville Station Pennyville Station is a pet-friendly bistro serving New American cuisine in Park Ridge, IL. Leashed dogs are welcome at outside tables. Pennyville Station offers salads, handhelds, sliders and seasonal specials. Guests can also enjoy a full bar with beer, wine and specialty cocktails. See Details
DAWG PARK Located in South Barrington, IL, Dawg Park, a gourmet grill offering American food with Asian-style ingredients, is not only dog friendly but also dog-themed. Well-behaved pups are welcome both inside and outside. On the menu, you'll find categories such as Dogalicious Dawgs, Slobbery Sausages N Sammiches, and Bow Wow Bowls - all served to you in stainless steel dog bowls. See Details
Vernon Hills, IL, US