Dog Friendly American Restaurants in Connecticut

No need to leave Fido in the hotel room when you want to grab a bite! No matter where you’re headed, we can point you towards great American restaurants in Connecticut that will welcome Fido to join you at an outdoor table. Bone appetit!

Airline Grill

Pomfret, CT

Airline Grill The Airline Grill is a family-friendly eatery in Pomfret, CT offering American-style restaurant offering burgers, sandwiches, gluten-free, and vegan options. Dogs are welcome at one of eight pet-friendly picnic tables on the large grassy grounds. Airline Grill is open Thursday through Sunday from 11:30am to 7pm. See Details

Three Brothers Family Restaurant

New Milford, CT

Three Brothers Family Restaurant Three Brothers Family Restaurant, located in New Milford, CT, is a casual American 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. See Details

David's Place

Montville, CT

David's Place David's Place, is a dog friendly eatery in the Oakdale area. Order at a walk-up window and enjoy your meal with Fido at an outdoor table. Fried seafood, burgers, sandwiches and ice cream. See Details

Panera Bread

Danbury, CT

Panera Bread Panera Bread is a dog-friendly eatery in Danbury, CT, where Fido can join you at an outdoor table. Please note that table service isn't available, so Fido will need to wait outside while you go inside to order. 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. They're known for their fresh, and clean eating salads, soups, and sandwiches and have a full espresso and coffee bar where you can get signature hot and cold drinks. See Details

Panera Bread

New Milford, CT

Panera Bread Panera Bread on Danbury Road has ten 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. 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

Dog Watch Mystic

Stonington, CT

Dog Watch Mystic 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. See Details

The Stand

Branford, CT

The Stand Formerly a full-service gas station, The Stand in Branford, CT, is a dog-friendly neighborhood restaurant that welcomes Fido at outdoor tables. Feast on menu items like Maryland-style crab cakes, roasted beet salad, burgers, chili cheese dogs, chicken sandwiches and more. Wash down the goodness with a refreshing signature cocktail, seasonal wine, or cold craft beer. See Details

Market Place Tavern

Litchfield, CT

Market Place Tavern Market Place Tavern, located in Litchfield, 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! See Details

Panera Bread

Wallingford, CT

Panera Bread Panera Bread on N Colony Road has seven 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. 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

South Lane Bistro

Guilford, CT

South Lane Bistro 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. See Details

Sedona Taphouse

Norwalk, CT

Sedona Taphouse Sedona Taphouse, located in Norwalk, is a casual bar and eatery that serves up a variety of contemporary American cuisine. Choose from menu options including starters, small plates, salads, pasta, chicken, seafood, steak, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their eleven pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Start off with a craft cocktail and an order of the Handcrafted Guacamole with avocado, red onion, tomato, lime, jalapenos, and cilantro, served with corn tortilla chips. Next, chow down on the Devil's Pass Pasta - chicken and penne pasta with a spicy cream sauce with red onions, red peppers, mushrooms, parmesan, and fresh basil. Or go for the Wild Man Steak - an 8oz USDA Choice flat iron steak topped with melted fontina cheese, mushrooms, and gorgonzola cream sauce, served with garlic whipped potatoes. See Details

Notch8

Bethel, CT

Notch8 Notch8 is a family-friendly bar and restaurant in Bethel, CT with a fun atmosphere and dog-friendly patio seating with shade. They serve a unique menu that includes wood-fired pizza, stuffed bread, sandwiches and salads, plus an outdoor bar. See Details

The Traveler Restaurant

Union, CT

The Traveler Restaurant The Traveler Restaurant is a dog-friendly country eatery in Union, CT. They have a used book store on site and offer free books for customers. The food menu includes burgers, pizza, sandwiches, steaks, fried seafood, and a variety of desserts. Your pup can join you for breakfast, lunch or dinner on the quaint patio out front. See Details

Funcle's Café

Hamden, CT

Funcle's Café Funcle's Café is a dog-friendly restaurant in Hamden, CT near the local hiking trail, where your leashed dog is welcome to join you on the outdoor patio at tables with umbrellas. Serving everything from a full breakfast menu to salads, you're sure to find something tasty here. Try the fried chicken sandwich, avocado toast, NYC Lox bagel, or cheeseburger burrito while you're here! See Details

Jesse Camille's Restaurant

Naugatuck, CT

Jesse Camille's Restaurant Bring Fido to Jesse Camille's Restaurant in Naugatuck, CT. This pet-friendly eatery welcomes pups at tables in their outdoor grassy seating area. On the menu, you'll find items such as lemon chicken risotto, pan-seared salmon, Baja shrimp cocktails, eggplant parmesan and tuna melts. See Details

Noah's at 63 Main

Essex, CT

Noah's at 63 Main Essex, CT, is home to the pet-friendly Noah's at 63 Main St. This local eatery welcomes pups to unwind beside their owners outside while they overlook the Connecticut River. Start your meal with their hummus of the day, try the blackened salmon for your entree, and finish with their homemade ice cream. Don't forget to pair your lunch or dinner with one of their delicious cocktails. See Details

Oliver's Dairy Bar & Grill

Windham, CT

Oliver's Dairy Bar & Grill Named after the owner's yorkie, Oliver, this place serves Gifford's Ice Cream (the best in New England!) along with seafood, burgers, BBQ, and much more. All outdoor seating and lots of shady places for the dogs. Fun place to spend the day. They even have live music, a petting zoo, playground, and corn hole for people to enjoy. See Details

Dockside Resort Bar

New London, CT

Dockside Resort Bar Dockside Resort Bar serves delicious tapas style eats and refreshing drinks in a laid-back waterfront setting with dog-friendly outdoor seating. Dogs are welcome to join their owners on the spacious outside patio. Dockside Resort Bar opens at 4pm Tuesday through Sunday and is closed Mondays. See Details

Bailey's Backyard

Ridgefield, CT

Bailey's Backyard Bailey's Backyard is a farm-to-table restaurant in Ridgefield, CT. Leashed dogs are welcome at pet-friendly, outside tables. Bailey's Backyard offers seasonal brunch, lunch and dinner menus. Guests can also enjoy hand-crafted cocktails, craft beers and wine by the glass or bottle. See Details

Hub and Spoke

Bridgeport, CT

Hub and Spoke Hub and Spoke serves a flavorful array of American tapas, hearty handhelds, and yummy desserts in a warm and inviting setting that offers dog-friendly outdoor seating. Patrons can please their palates with tantalizing options such as fried calamari, chicken and waffles, poutine, lemon crusted shrimp, smoked chicken quesadillas, Baja fish tacos, black and blue burgers, bratwurst, and sweet tooth favorites like key lime pie, apple crisp, and brownie sundaes. Dogs are welcome at outside tables. Hub and Spoke opens at 11:30am seven days a week. See Details