Dog Friendly American Restaurants in Illinois

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 Illinois that will welcome Fido to join you at an outdoor table. Bone appetit!

Obed & Isaac's Microbrewery & Eatery

Springfield, IL

Obed & Isaac's Microbrewery & Eatery Obed & Isaac’s Microbrewery and Eatery, located in Springfield, IL, offers dog-friendly outside tables in the beer garden and spent-grain biscuits. Patrons can appease their appetites with tasty options such as Cobb salad, pulled pork nachos, Scotch eggs, lamb burgers, margherita chicken flatbread, sandwiches, fish and chips, bacon-wrapped smoked meatloaf, blackened salmon, bangers and mash, and more. See Details

Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar

Naperville, IL

Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar is a dog-friendly eatery in Naperville, IL, where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table and can even order from a dog menu! They serve handcrafted American food and drink with seasonally-inspired ingredients. Enjoy items like a BBQ ranch bacon burger, bison meatloaf, chicken lettuce wraps and a cobb salad. See Details

Prairie Street Brewing Company

Rockford, IL

Prairie Street Brewing Company Located along the Rock River in downtown Rockford, Prairie Street Brewing Co. is a dog-friendly spot to grab a handcrafted meal and a local beer. Visitors to the Brewing Co. looking to dine along the river can sit with their canine at one of its outdoor tables. Prairie Street's menu includes dishes such as the Coney Island Dog, Apple BBQ Chicken, Poutine with Mushroom and Swiss, and the Cheesecake of the Week, as well as burgers, tacos, sandwiches, nachos, seafood, steaks, flatbreads, salads, soups, desserts, and more. Frequent visitors to Prairie Street Brewing Co. recommend ordering a pasta dish and the cheese curds and saving room for a Beer Ice Cream Sandwich or a Root Beer Float. The Brewpub is open Monday through Wednesday from 11am to 10pm, Thursday from 11am to 12am, Friday and Saturday from 11am to 2am and Sunday from 11am to 10pm. The Dockside Taproom is open Mondy and Tuesday from 3pm to 12am, Wednesday and Thursday from 11am to 12am, Friday and Saturday from 11am to 2am and Sunday from 11am to 12am. See Details

Public Landing Restaurant

Lockport, IL

Public Landing Restaurant Located in the historic Gaylord Building, 1 of only 28 National Trust Historic Sites in the entire country, Public Landing Restaurant welcomes Fido to enjoy outdoor dining at its finest on their beautiful and spacious dog-friendly patio in Lockport, IL. They even have a dog menu featuring Yappetizer dishes for your pup! After your meal, wind down with a walk along the old I&M Canal or through the Lincoln Landing Park. See Details

Filling Station Pub & Grill

St. Charles, IL

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

Dawg Park Gourmet Grill

Glenview, IL

Dawg Park Gourmet Grill Dawg Park Gourmet Grill in Glenview, IL, serves up American fast-food fusion with Asian style in a restaurant that is dog-friendly, dog-themed, and welcoming to all well-behaved canines outdoors and indoors. Humans enjoy classic diner fare served out of stainless steel bowls. See Details

Tangled Roots/Lone Buffalo

Ottawa, IL

Tangled Roots/Lone Buffalo The Lone Buffalo by Tangled Roots Brewing Company is a dog-friendly restaurant in Ottawa, IL, where Fido is welcome at an outdoor table along the sidewalk. The menu includes a range of appetizers from bison chili to pulled pork cheese fries to hummus dip. It also includes salads, sandwiches, flatbreads, and fish, pasta, chicken, and vegetarian entrees, as well as desserts. See Details

The Burger Local

Geneva, IL

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

Two Hound Red Brewing Co

Glen Ellyn, IL

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 shaded 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

Silvercreek

Urbana, IL

Silvercreek Silvercreek is a dog-friendly restaurant in Urbana, IL, where Fido can join you at an outdoor table. The menu includes starters, salads, soups, sandwiches, gourmet burgers, tacos, lobster mac and cheese, chicken dishes, seafood, and an array of dessert items. See Details

Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar

Vernon Hills, IL

Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar is a dog-friendly eatery in Vernon Hills, IL, where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table on the enclosed patio and even gets to order from a dog menu! Diners can enjoy items like wok-fired chicken, house-made pot roast, burgers and seasonal specials, as well as handcrafted cocktails and small-batch beers. See Details

Wishbone

Chicago, IL

Wishbone Wishbone is a popular local restaurant serving traditional Southern cuisine in a spacious setting with dog-friendly patio seating in Chicago, IL. Menu favorites include omelets, buttermilk pancakes, biscuits and gravy, shrimp and grits, North Carolina-style crab cakes, blackened catfish, and smoked beef brisket. Weekend brunch is also available. See Details

Jesse Oaks

Grayslake, IL

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

Babcock's Grove House

Lombard, IL

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

Thunder Bay Grille

Rockford, IL

Thunder Bay Grille Thunder Bay Grille is a casual eatery serving regionally sourced entrees and hand-crafted dishes in a pet-friendly atmosphere. Visitors to Thunder Bay can sit at one of its few outdoor tables to dig into their meal alongside their dog. The Grille's menu includes dishes such as Crawfish Rangoons, Corn Bread Crab Cakes, sandwiches, soups, salads, flatbreads, pasta dishes, seafood, burgers, steaks and chops, and a buffet of brunch options available every Sunday from 9:00am to 1:30pm. Thunder Bay Grille regulars recommend ordering the Seafood Jambalaya or the Cedar Plank Salmon, and saving room for creme brulee to top off your meal. The Grille is open Monday through Saturday from 11:00am to 10:00pm and Sunday from 9:00am to 9:00pm. 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

Old Republic Kitchen + Bar

Elgin, IL

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 spacious outdoor patio during the summer when the tent is down. See Details

Hamburgerseria

Joliet, IL

Hamburgerseria Hamburgerseria is a dog-friendly restaurant serving gourmet burgers in Joliet. Visitors to Hamburgerseria can bring Fido and head to one of its three outdoor tables to enjoy a meal alongside their furry friend. The restaurant's menu includes starters such as Kosher Pickle Fries, Buffalo Tots, and Loaded Chips, as well as salads, burgers, sandwiches, paninis, hot dogs, and more. Its range of burgers include a Philly Cheese Burger, Black Bean Burger, Breakfast Burger, and Italiano Burger. Hamburgerseria is open seven days a week from 11am to 9pm. See Details

The Perch Kitchen and Tap

Chicago, IL

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

Emmett's Tavern & Brewing Co

West Dundee, IL

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