Dog Friendly American Restaurants in Waukegan, IL

There’s 1 pet friendly American restaurant in Waukegan that welcomes dogs at their outdoor tables, and 77 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 Waukegan. Bone appetit!

Potbelly Sandwich Shop

Waukegan, IL

Potbelly Sandwich Shop Potbelly Sandwich Shop, located in Waukegan, 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 five 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.) 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

Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar

Vernon Hills, IL

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

Jesse Oaks

Grayslake, IL

Jesse Oaks Jesse Oaks serves burgers, pizza, quesadillas, and daily drink specials. Spacious patio welcomes dogs. See Details

The Daily Dose Cafe

Kenosha, WI

The Daily Dose Cafe The Daily Dose Cafe has five pet-friendly tables where you can sit with your dog. You can get breakfast or lunch at The Daily Dose, or even just a pick me up of a cup of Colectivo Coffee. Breakfast is served until 11am and has options like French Toast Panini, Frittata of the Week, and Bisculicious Plate. For lunch, you can pick up their signature sandwich, the Awesome Beef, which is sliced beef with cheese and sambal chili sauce. There are also fresh salads and soups that you can pair with your sandwich. Open Monday through Friday 6am to 3pm, Saturday 7am to 2pm, and Sunday 7am to 1pm. See Details

Le Peep

Mount Prospect, IL

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

Dear Franks of Deerfield

Deerfield, IL

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

Red Barn Restaurant & Brewery

Mount Prospect, IL

Red Barn Restaurant & Brewery Red Barn is a locally owned and family-run establishment serving Classic America Comfort food in a relaxed atmosphere. The restaurant also has an extensive beer selection and tv's with sports playing and live music on Fridays and Saturdays. The pet-friendly patio space has an area to play bags, giant Jenga, and axe throwing. See Details

The Garage

Kenosha, WI

The Garage The Garage is a dog-friendly bar that brands itself as a place "for the working man and woman." The Garage offers outdoor tables to dog owners wanting to dig into a Muffler Pig sandwich stuffed with bbq pork, jalapenos, bacon, cheddar, and a fried egg, alongside their furry friend. The Garage's menu includes appetizers such as Garage Nachos, Triumphs Poutine, and Spicy Fried Pickles, burgers, tacos, and sandwiches, build your own chicken dishes, black bean or beef burgers, fries, or bbq pulled pork sandwiches with a wide variety of toppings, and sauces. The Garage is open Sunday through Thursday from 11am to 10pm and Friday and Saturday from 11am to 11pm. See Details

Waterfront Warehouse

Kenosha, WI

Waterfront Warehouse Waterfront Warehouse, a dog-friendly restaurant in Kenosha, WI, provides fresh, high-quality food, serving everything from traditional bar food like wing to fine dining classics like surf and turf. Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor four-top table with umbrellas, weather permitting. Please call ahead to see if the patio is open. See Details

Standing Room Only

Kenosha, WI

Standing Room Only Standing Room Only is a dog-friendly hometown restaurant that serves custom Philly style cheesesteaks like the Big Lou, Aloha, and Godfather. Dogs are welcome at outdoor tables and treats and water are available. This seasonal restaurant is only open from early March through Labor Day. See Details

North Branch

Glenview, IL

North Branch North Branch Pizza and Burger Co. is a locally-owned, dog-friendly restaurant serving delicious food and drinks to community members and tourists alike. Visitors to North Branch wanting to chow down on a Crispy BBQ Ranch Chicken Salad alongside their canine can head to one of its three outdoor tables to enjoy their meal. Its menu includes a range of starters, salads, wings, pizzas, tacos, sandwiches, chicken entrees, ribs, pasta dishes, Tavern Fish and Chips, and desserts. Frequent visitors to North Branch recommend ordering the fish tacos or the turkey burger. North Branch is open Sunday through Wednesday from 11am to 10pm and Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 11am to 11pm. See Details

Big Ange's Eatery

Arlington Heights, IL

Big Ange's Eatery Big Ange's Eatery is a family owned and operated, quick-serve spot to grab bbq and made to order sandwiches in a dog-friendly atmosphere. Dog owners can head to one of Big Ange's seven outdoor tables to enjoy a meal alongside their canine. Big Ange's claims that "if your dog is cute enough, he or she might get a burger or a hot dog." The Eatery's menu includes bbq sandwiches, Homemade Mac and Cheese, Rib Tips, hot dogs, hamburgers, and signature sandwiches such as Italian Eggplant/Sausage Sandwich Combo, a Sweet Pepper Sandwich, Meatball Sandwich, and Italian "Porchetta" Pork Sandwich. Extras include a Homemade Tamale and Fresh Cut French Fries. Grandma Fridono's Fresh Squeezed Lemonade and Homemade Italian Ice are available to accompany your meal. Big Ange's is open Tuesday and Wednesday from 11am to 7pm, Thursday from 11am to 8pm and Friday and Saturday from 11am to 7pm. See Details

Sunset Foods

Northbrook, IL

Sunset Foods Sunset Foods is a pet-friendly neighborhood supermarket serving pre-cooked meals, exotic snacks and other tasty dishes. Visitors to Sunset Foods wanting to dine alongside their canine can head to one of its five outdoor tables to enjoy their meal. The grill's menu includes burgers, sandwiches, wraps, and salads. Frequent visitors to Sunset Foods recommend ordering the Southwestern Turkey Burger with sweet potato fries. This location of Sunset Foods is open seven days a week from 7am to 9pm. See Details

Stacked & Folded

Winnetka, IL

Stacked & Folded Stacked and Folded is a dog-friendly restaurant serving artisanal sandwiches and fusion tacos. Dog owners with a hankering for a healthy dining experience can head to one of its four outdoor tables to enjoy their meal. Along with its ""stacked"" sandwiches and ""folded"" tacos, the eatery serves ""forked"" salad dishes. Favorites include the Turkey and Brie sandwich, which is hand carved oven roasted turkey breast with slices of granny smith apple, brie cheese, and cranberry aioli served on pecan raisin bread, as well as the Duck Bacon BLT Maple, or the Garlic Shrimp Tacos. Stacked and Folded is open Monday through Saturday from 11am to 8pm and Sunday from 11am to 4pm." See Details

Portillo's

Gurnee, IL

Portillo's Portillo's, located in Gurnee, is a casual eatery that serves up a variety of tasty American fare. Choose from menu options including salads, chili, hot dogs, burgers, sandwiches, beef, sausage, chicken, ribs, pasta, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their twelve pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Try the Turkey Florentine Panini with thinly-sliced turkey breast, smoked gouda, sauteed spinach, caramelized onions, and sundried tomato mayo on grilled tomato focaccia. Or go for the Jumbo Hot Dog topped with mustard, relish, celery salt, fresh onions, tomatoes, kosher pickle, and sport peppers on a steamed poppy seed bun. Before you leave, grab a Shake to-go in your favorite flavor (Chocolate, Vanilla, Strawberry, or Chocolate Cake!) 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

Michael's Chicago-Style Red Hots

Highland Park, IL

Michael's Chicago-Style Red Hots Michael's Chicago-Style Red Hots is a dog-friendly restaurant serving dogs and specialty sandwiches to Highlands Park locals and visitors alike, since 1977. Forty outdoor seats are available for dog owners wanting to dig into an award-winning dish alongside their canine companion. Michael's menu includes hot dogs, burgers, chicken and beef dishes, specialty spuds, wraps, salads, and more. Diners with room for dessert can indulge in a seasonal fruit or Nutella shake, a Traditional Fudge Brownie, Gluten-Free Rocky Road Brownie or Rice Krispie Treat. Michael's Chicago-Style Red Hots is open Sunday from 11:00am to 8:00pm, Monday from 10:30am to 8:00pm, Thursday from 10:30am to 8:00pm and Friday and Saturday from 10:30am to 7:30pm. See Details

Luke's of Mundelein

Mundelein, IL

Luke's of Mundelein Luke's of Mundelein is a dog-friendly restaurant offering homemade dishes to locals and tourists alike. Dog owners can head to one of Luke's six outdoor picnic tables to enjoy a Chicago Style Dog while their canine companion lounges in the sunshine. Luke's menu includes appetizers such as Cheese Sticks with Red Sauce, gyros, hot dogs, a Char-Broiled Polish, wraps, a Chicken Breast Sandwich, an Italian Beef Sandwich, Italian Sub, Meatball Sub, its signature Sweet Pepper and Egg Sandwich, and more. Frequent visitors rave about its heaps of fries served with your meal. Diners with room for dessert can indulge in Funnel Cake. Luke's of Mundelein is open 10am to 9pm Monday through Saturday and 11am to 8pm on Sunday. See Details

5 Points Restaurants

North Chicago, IL

5 Points Restaurants 5 Points Restaurant is a dog-friendly eatery serving burgers, chicken, and ice cream. Visitors to 5 Points looking to dig into a Gyro Garden Salad while their furry friend lounges underfoot can do so at one of its six outdoor tables. The Restaurant's menu includes burgers, hot dogs, salads, Broaster Chicken dishes, sandwiches, chicken strips, daily specials, and sides. Frequent visitors rave over 5 Points hot dogs and Slush options. 5 Points is open Sunday from 11:00am to 9:00pm, Monday and Tuesday from 10:00am to 9:00pm, Wednesday and Thursday from 10:00am to 9:00am, Friday from 10:00am to 9:30pm and Saturday from 10:00am to 9:00pm. See Details

Culver's

Lake Zurich, IL

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

Buffalo Grove, IL

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