Dog Friendly American Restaurants in Connecticut

Feast on a delicious burger with Fido at a dog-friendly patio table. There's even a dog menu that includes chicken and Scooby snacks.

Christopher Martins has been offering a modern interpretation of Italian and Mediterranean cuisine in a dog-friendly setting for three decades. Menu features Dublin spring rolls, beef stew, pan seared sea bass, roasted rack of lamb, beef short rib, and spinach ricotta ravioli, plus over 20 draft beers. Dogs are welcome at front sidewalk tables.

Max Burger in West Hartford, CT, is a casual, dog friendly eatery where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table. They serve a variety of delicious all-natural burgers, American-style comfort food, and a large selection of craft beers.

The Mystic Diner & Restaurant is a dog-friendly eatery in Mystic, CT, where Fido can join you at an outdoor table for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Enjoy their popular omelets for breakfast, sandwiches, burgers and Greek specialties for lunch, and seafood specials including their famous New England lobster roll for dinner. Homemade desserts from their in-house baker are also available.

The dog-friendly Elbow Room features an eclectic, contemporary American menu featuring soups, salads, sandwiches, burgers, and hot entrees such as grilled salmon, baby back ribs, lobster mac and cheese, and blackened grouper tacos. Outdoor seating is situated in the heart of West Hartford Center, a great spot to people-watch with your dog as you dine outside.

Dog Watch Mystic, located in Stonington, CT, 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. Start off with an order of the Coconut Shrimp served with sweet Thai chili dipping sauce, then chow down on the Smoker Pizza topped with house-smoked brisket, BBQ sauce, bacon, caramelized onions and sharp cheddar. Or go for the Dogwatch Pastrami Sandwich with house-smoked pastrami and homemade whole grain mustard on fresh Jewish rye bread.

Bruegger's Bagels is a dog-friendly eatery serving a comprehensive menu of healthy choices for breakfast and lunch. Visitors to Wallingford with Fido in tow and a craving for a preservative-free bagel, can head to one of Bruegger's two outdoor tables to dig in. The eatery's menu is made up of bagels and cream cheese, salads, signature soups, breakfast and lunch sandwiches, and coffee drinks. Diners with a sweet tooth can indulge in a Cheesecake Brownie, Cranberry Orange Nut Muffin, or Oatmeal Raisin Pecan Cookie.

Oak + Almond is a dog-friendly new American restaurant located in Norwalk, CT. Fido is welcome to join you at a high-top bistro table on the spacious outdoor patio. Open for lunch and dinner, Oak + Almond serve farm to table dishes which are handcrafted and feature seasonal, locally sourced ingredients. Pair your dish or choice with a glass of wine from their carefully curated selection.

Market Place Tavern, located in Litchfield, CT, is an upscale casual eatery that serves up a variety of delicious fare. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their designated pet-friendly tables on the outdoor patio while you enjoy your meal. Reservations are recommended.

Bring Fido to Jesse Camille's Restaurant in Naugatuck, CT. This pet-friendly eatery welcomes pups at tables on their outdoor patio located along the banks of Hop Brook, overlooking the water and the rolling hills of the golf course. On the menu, you'll find items such as lemon chicken risotto, pan-seared salmon, Baja shrimp cocktails, eggplant parmesan and tuna melts. Reservations are strongly encouraged to reserve a spot for you and your pup.

Pet-friendly South Lane Bistro in Guilford, CT, invites Fido to join you at a table on their outdoor patio. Their menu offerings include salads, entrees and desserts.

Milestone is a dog-friendly restaurant located in beautiful downtown Mystic, CT. They offer classic comfort food alongside creative cocktails in a welcoming and casual atmosphere, perfect for a relaxed gathering with friends, family, and dogs. Outdoor-covered and heated dining options are available for you and your pooch.

Brendan's 101 offers classic pub fare and New England seafood in a historic location with dog-friendly seating outside. They have two outdoor tables that are available year-round and an additional four tables that are available seasonally. Please note that outdoor seating may be subject to weather conditions and availability. The menu features breakfast all day, lobster rolls, burgers, BBQ pork sandwiches, fried jumbo shrimp, Cobb salads, and yummy desserts like coffee cake, banana bread, and double chocolate chip brownies.

The Yarde Tavern is a laid-back pub in Enfield, CT serving up American eats and an extensive beer list with dog-friendly outdoor seating. Fido may join you at shaded picnic tables in the parking lot, but the patio seating nearest the building is not pet friendly.

Riley's Hot Dog & Burger Gourmet, located in New Britain, CT, is a casual American eatery that serves up a myriad of delectable fare. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal (tables are open seasonally, so be sure to call ahead!) Try the Dirty Mac Dog topped with house-made mac and cheese, onions, meat sauce, and Fritos. Or go for the Buffalo Blue Burger topped with Riley's buffalo sauce, house-made bleu cheese spread, lettuce, red onions, and crunchy kettle chips. Riley's Hot Dog & Burger Gourmet is open Tuesday through Wednesday from 11am to 6pm, Thursday through Friday from 11am to 8pm, and Saturday from 11am to 3pm.

A fixture in the region since 1957, Hank's Dairy Bar offers a classic American roadside dinner menu that features fried shrimp, lobster rolls, Cajun chicken tenders, chili dogs, burgers, and milkshakes. Dogs are welcome at outdoor tables.

Bareburger is a dog-friendly restaurant in Stamford, serving 'organic and all-natural, free-range meats which are grass-fed and pasture raised.' Bareburger offers twenty outdoor tables to dog owners with Fido in tow wanting to dig into a Blazin' Cattle burger, a brioche bun and beef, piled high with pepper jack, fried pickles, spicy fermented slaw, pickled jalapenos, green leaf, and sriracha mayo. The restaurant's menu includes an array of burgers, with patties made of beef, elk, sweet potato and wild rice, duck, bison, black bean and roasted corn, lamb, farmer's quinoa, and turkey, as well as chicken and falafel sandwiches, a range of salads, mini burgers, many sauces and spreads, and shareable plates such as Rings, Fries, Buttermilk Chicken Bites, Crispy Brussel Sprouts, and more. Sweets and shakes are available to satisfy dessert cravings.

Your dog can join you for a grand grinder at Nardelli's Grinder Shoppe on Plank Rd. Outside, you'll discover three dog-friendly tables. Nardelli's is known for providing a menu full of favorites, including the chicken cutlet sandwich, filled with marinara sauce, mayo', lettuce, tomato, cheese, diced veggies, olives, and hot sauce. If you're cutting down on the carb's, you can plunge your fork into a fresh green salad instead. Finish off your meal with some cheesecake, yogurt, or a chocolate chip brownie. Please note that table service isn't available, so your dog will need to be tied up outside when you go in to order.

Panera Bread on River Road has five 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.

Dayville, CT is home to the pet-friendly Golden Greek Restaurant & Pub. This neighborhood eatery welcomes owners to sit beside their dogs at one of the umbrella-shaded tables outside on the veranda. Pastas, sandwiches, pizza, seafood and salads are some of the options available on their lunch and dinner menus.