Dog Friendly American Restaurants in West Chicago, IL

There are 2 pet friendly American restaurants in West Chicago that welcome dogs at their outdoor tables, and 140 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 West Chicago. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly Culver's
Culver's Culver's is a dog-friendly restaurant serving its signature ButterBurgers and fresh frozen custard to West Chicago 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
Pet Friendly Patelli's Gyros & Beef
Patelli's Gyros & Beef Patelli's Gyros and Beef is a dog-friendly restaurant serving burgers, beef, and hot dogs. Visitors to Patelli's wanting to dig into a Capone Burger can do so alongside their canine at one of Patelli's four outdoor picnic tables. Patelli's menu includes, Greek and Italian specialties, hot dogs, burgers, chicken dishes, salads, wings, chicken strips, and more. Frequent visitors recommend ordering one of its chicken pitas. Patelli's Gyros is open Monday through Saturday from 10am to 9pm and Sunday from 11am to 8pm. See Details
Public Landing Restaurant Enjoy outdoor dining at it's finest on the beautiful and spacious dog-friendly patio. The Public Landing Restaurant is located in the historic Gaylord Building, 1 of only 28 National Trust Historic Sites in the entire country! Well behaved pooches welcome anytime. Yappetizer Menu for dogs. After your meal, wind down with a walk along the old I&M Canal or through the Lincoln Landing Park. Easily accessible by all major expressways. See Details
Filling Station Pub & Grill Filling Station Pub & Grill is a dog-friendly American restaurant in St. Charles, IL where your friendly dog is allowed to join you at a table on the outdoor patio. Traditional American favorites served here include a variety of sandwiches and burgers, plus wings, turkey chili, jumbo shrimp, and fajitas. Ask a staff member about their dessert menu! See Details
The Burger Local The Burger Local is a dog-friendly restaurant in Geneva, Illinois. Fido is welcome to join you on the airy and spacious patio at a table with an umbrella. A cocktail and burger of the month is served and a taco and shake of the week. Every burger comes with your choice of fries, a side salad, or macaroni and cheese. See Details
Babcock's Grove House Located inside a historic building, Babcock's Grove House has fifteen pet-friendly tables where you can sit outside with your dog. Babcock's specializes in Midwestern comfort foods and a selection of local and regional craft brews. The menu changes based on the season but may include Chicken Schnitzel and Lingonberry or Blue Cheese Sriracha Meatloaf. They also offer a selection of burgers like the Creamy Horseradish, Turkey Shallot, and Sweet Smokey Potato Bean Burger. Ask your server for the day's selection of desserts. See Details
Niche Located in an old historic post office, Niche is a dog-friendly restaurant serving glocal cuisine on a rotating menu. Visitors to Niche looking to dig into a dish alongside their dog can head to one of its thirteen outdoor tables to enjoy their meal. Its menu includes an array of small plates, soups, salads, cheese plates, duck, pork, steak, pasta, and seafood entrees, and desserts. Regulars recommend ordering a dish such as the Butternut Squash Salad, or the Warm Pretzels with Bacon Jam, and say to save room for dessert whether it be cotton candy or a chocolate tart. Niche is open Tuesday through Thursday from 5:30pm to 9:00pm and Friday and Saturday from 5:30pm to 10:00pm. See Details
Old Republic Kitchen + Bar Old Republic Kitchen + Bar is an American restaurant in the Fox Valley Area of Elgin, IL. This dog-friendly eatery serves house-smoked meats, pizza, award-winning burgers and more. You can also sip on craft cocktails or a cold draft beer. Fido is welcome to join you for a meal on the large, outside patio. The patio often overlooks live music and other events. See Details
Backroads Pub and Grill Backroads Pub and Grill is a dog-friendly American restaurant located in Plainfield, IL. Fido is welcome to join you for a meal on their outdoor patio and order off the dog menu. They are known for offering 17 different burger designs to pair with a signature cocktail! See Details
Emmett's Tavern & Brewing Co Located in the Hunt's Block Building, which is included the National Register of Historic Places in West Dundee, IL, Emmet's Tavern and Brewing Company is an award-winning, pet-friendly spot to grab a craft beer. Friendly dogs are welcome at outdoor tables. Along with a variety of craft brews, Emmet's serves appetizers, small bites, soups, salads, a variety of sandwiches, burgers, pork, chicken and steak entrees, and seafood. See Details
Two Hound Red Brewing Co Two Hound Red Brewing Co is a brewery and restaurant located in downtown Glen Ellyn, IL. Fido is welcome to join you on the outside patio. This dog-friendly eatery offers shareables, burgers, soups, salads and more to pair with your craft beer of choice. You can order a BBQ Frisbee (pizza) for the table to share or snag a Good Boy burger for yourself. 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
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
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
Crosstown Pub and Restaurant Crosstown Pub serves American bar and grill favorites such as wings, burgers, club sandwiches, mac and cheese, chicken Alfredo, and jambalaya, plus craft beer and signature cocktails. Dogs are welcome on the patio. See Details
The Table at Crate The Table at Crate is a casual eatery located in Crate and Barrel in Oak Brook, IL. Fido is welcome to join you at an outside table as you enjoy a menu that supports local farms. This dog-friendly restaurant offers tasty main dishes such as the Shrimp & Grits or the Korean BBQ Salmon. Guests can also enjoy small bites and specialty coffees. See Details
Mockingbird Bar + Garden Mockingbird Bar + Garden is a dog-friendly restaurant and bar located in East Dundee, IL. A short walk away from the Fox River, stop by with Fido at a table on the spacious outdoor patio. Make yourself at home beneath one of the outdoor heaters and settle in with your favorite espresso, wine or cocktail. For your appetizer, try the Wood-Fired Chicken Thighs; tender chicken thighs, served over carrots, onion, apples, jalapenos and finished with their famous Chimichurri. For your entree, sample the Ricotta and Mozzarella  pizza pie with arugula, lemon, parmesan & applewood smocked bacon. Mockingbird Bar + Garden is open for lunch, dinner and brunch on Sundays. 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
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
Manhattan's American Bar & Grill Manhattan's offers a distinctly American menu that includes crispy calamari, chicken quesadillas, fresh gourmet salads, burgers, wraps, pot roast melts, Gulf fried shrimp, fried chicken, baby back ribs, and classic filet mignon. Outdoor deck seating welcomes dogs. See Details
West Chicago, IL, US