Dog Friendly American Restaurants in Wilmette, IL

There are 2 pet friendly American restaurants in Wilmette that welcome dogs at their outdoor tables, and 251 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 Wilmette. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly Panera Bread
Panera Bread Panera Bread on Wilmette Avenue has 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. 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
Pet Friendly Valley Lodge Tavern
Valley Lodge Tavern The self-proclaimed ""North Shore's favorite neighborhood restaurant,"" Valley Lodge Tavern is a dog-friendly home-like spot to grab a mouthwatering burger and a beer. Visitors to Valley Lodge wanting to dine alongside their dog can sit at one of its six outdoor tables to enjoy their meal. The Tavern's menu includes items such as starters, soups, salads, sandwiches, burgers, wraps, minis, ribs, chicken dishes, pasta, steak and chops, and desserts. Visitors call Valley Lodge Tavern a ""happening place"" and recommend ordering a Homemade Sloppy Joe with a side of homemade chips. This location of Valley Lodge Tavern is open Monday through Thursday from 11am to 11pm, Friday and Saturday from 11am to 12am and Sunday from 11am to 10pm." See Details
Wishbone Wishbone is a popular local spot that serves traditional Southern food in a spacious setting with dog-friendly patio seating. Tasty options available are omelets, buttermilk pancakes, biscuits and gravy, shrimp and grits, North Carolina-style crab cakes, blackened catfish and smoked beef brisket. Opens at 7am during the week and 8am on weekends for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Wishbone also serves a dog-friendly Sunday brunch. See Details
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 Jesse Oaks serves burgers, pizza, quesadillas, and daily drink specials. Spacious patio welcomes dogs. See Details
Lou Mitchell's Restaurant Lou Mitchell's Restaurant is a pet-friendly spot to grab food, acclaimed by USA Today and others, in Chicago, IL. Those wanting to dig into a meal alongside their pooch can sit at one of Lou Mitchell's seven outdoor tables. Lou Mitchell's menu includes a variety of sandwiches, cereals, pancakes and waffles, jumbo omelets, and plenty of baked goods. Frequent visitors to Lou Mitchell's recommend coating your waffle in its homemade orange marmalade. See Details
The Perch Kitchen and Tap Fido is welcome at dog-friendly outdoor tables at The Perch Kitchen and Tap in Chicago, IL. Order your pup something from the dog menu like the Puppy Power Bowl, a Pupsicle, or even a Hefe-Woof-Zen drink! For humans, the restaurant and brewery offers wood-fired grill items, sandwiches, burgers and vegetarian options. A full bar and weekend brunch are also available. See Details
Gemini Gemini, located in Chicago, IL, is a modern eatery that serves up delicious American fare. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Start off with a glass of wine and an order of the Greek Lamb Meatballs with cucumber-fennel relish, tzatziki, mint, and naan crumble. Next, chow down on the Vegetable Tortelloni with spinach ricotta, asparagus, cherry tomato, zucchini, shimeji, tomato broth, and parmesan. Or go for the Wisconsin Rainbow Trout with artichoke heart, green bean, cherry tomato, fingerling potato, capers, arugula, and chili oil. Gemini is open Monday through Thursday from 4:30pm to 10pm, Friday from 4:30pm to 11pm, Saturday from 10am to 11pm, and Sunday from 10am to 10pm. See Details
Do-Rite Donuts & Chicken Do-Rite Donuts and Chicken is a pet-friendly spot in Chicago serving dog owners with a sweet tooth. Those wanting to get their hands on a Candied Maple Bacon donut or chicken sandwich while Fido relaxes nearby can do so at one of Do-Rite Donut's eleven outdoor tables. Do-Rite's menu includes a wide array of donuts but warns guests that its chefs often change their minds, so donut flavors might rotate. From gluten-free and vegan options to Valrhona Chocolate Cake, Blueberry Crumb, Vanilla Bean Glazed, or Buttermilk Old Fashioned, Do-Rite has a donut for everyone. 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
Parson's Chicken and Fish Parson's Chicken and Fish, located in Chicago, IL, is a casual fast-food-style 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 an order of the cheese curd fritters with potatoes, cream, confit garlic, aged cheddar and jalapeno, served with buttermilk dressing. Next, chow down on the fish sandwich with beer-battered fish, slaw, American cheese, hot sauce, aioli and North Star pickles, served with house-made potato chips. 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
Elephant & Castle Elephant & Castle serves a tasty array of British and American pub favorites in a warm and inviting downtown Chicago setting that offers dog-friendly outdoor seating. Hungry patrons can feast on delicious options such as ale and onion soup, citrus chicken salad, turkey club sandwiches, French dips, lamb burgers, poutine, fish tacos, tomato basil linguine, shepherd's pie, bangers and mash, and steak and mushroom pie. Well-behaved dogs are welcome to join their owners at front sidewalk patio tables. 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
The Kerryman Once a notorious gangster hangout known as the McGovern Saloon, The Kerryman is now a pet-friendly Irish Bar located in the heart of Chicago's River North neighborhood. Visitors to The Kerryman wanting to sip on a beer or dig into a Baked Apple Crumble topped with vanilla bean gelato while their canine lounges underfoot can sit at an outdoor table on the award-winning patio. The menu includes salads, soups, sandwiches, burgers, Fish and Chips, Steak and Frites, Shepherd's Pie and more. See Details
Vintage Lounge Vintage Lounge is a dog-friendly restaurant and upscale bar serving a variety of dishes in a sophisticated atmosphere. Vintage Lounge offers a large outdoor patio for those wanting to dine alongside their canine. The Lounge's menu includes various starters such as Vintage Pretzels, Chicken Strips, Loaded Waffle Fries, salads, pizzas, burgers, sandwiches, and sides. Regulars to Vintage Lounge recommend ordering a slice of pizza and a beer to wash it down. The Vintage Lounge is open Monday through Friday from 3pm to 2am, Saturday from 3pm to 3am and Sunday from 11am to 2am. See Details
Frances' Deli Frances' Deli serves all day breakfast, lunch, and dinner in a pet-friendly atmosphere. Those wanting to dig into a Cajun Burger while their pooch lounges underfoot can sit at one of Frances' seven outdoor tables. However, the patio is only open on the weekends. The Deli's menu ranges from sandwiches to burgers to salads, skillets, omelets, french toast, and Frances' Own Famous Cheese Blintzes. Regulars to Frances' recommend the hot pastrami sandwiches. France's Deli is open Saturday from 8am to 9pm, Sunday from 8am to 7pm, Monday through Thursday from 8am to 9pm and Friday from 8am to 3pm. On weekends, Frances has a Build Your Own Bloody Marys bar from 9am to 2pm. 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
Wilmette, IL, US