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 and Eatery

Springfield, IL

Obed & Isaac’s Microbrewery and Eatery Obed & Isaac’s Microbrewery and Eatery, located in Springfield, IL, serves traditional American favorites in a lively and modern setting that offers dog-friendly outside tables. Patrons can appease their appetites with tasty options such as Cobb salad, pulled pork nachos, Scotch eggs, lamb burgers, margherita chicken flatbread, roast beef or ham and cheese sandwiches, reubens, fish and chips, bacon-wrapped smoked meatloaf, blackened salmon, bangers and mash, and Cajun style shrimp with andouille sausage. The outdoor beer garden and dining area welcomes well-behaved dogs. See Details

Firefly Grill

Effingham, IL

Firefly Grill Firefly Grill is a dog-friendly, modern roadhouse restaurant located on the shores of Kristie Lake. It's an oasis of American fresh cuisine in the heart of the Midwest. Fido is welcome at outdoor tables. Firefly’s menu changes daily - they are farm-to-table and strive for sustainability. 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 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

Girl in the Park

Orland Park, IL

Girl in the Park Girl in the Park serves a flavorful array of handcrafted eats in a casual and contemporary setting with dog-friendly outside tables. Patrons can satisfy their hunger on menu options such as housemade chili, chicken Caesar salad, pork wings, reubens, meatball sandwiches, sweet and spicy burgers, margarita pizza, hanger steak, and fall off the bone ribs. Dogs are welcome to join their owners on the outdoor patio. Girl in the Park is open from 11am to 11pm on Tuesday and Wednesday, 11am to 1am Thursday, 11am to 2am Friday, 11:30am to 2am Saturday, 11:30am to 10pm Sunday, and is closed Monday. 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

Wishbone

Chicago, IL

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

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 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

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, 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

The Loading Dock Bar & Grill

Grafton, IL

The Loading Dock Bar & Grill The Loading Dock's simple yet tasty menu includes catfish fritters, wings, burgers, fish tacos, and warm brownies for dessert. The spacious outdoor seating area with water views is dog friendly. See Details

Jesse Oaks

Grayslake, IL

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

Tangled Roots/Lone Buffalo

Ottawa, IL

Tangled Roots/Lone Buffalo The Lone Buffalo by Tangled Roots Brewing Company is a dog-friendly place to grab a plate of food and a craft beer in a comfortable atmosphere. Guests wanting to indulge in The Lone Buffalo's self-proclaimed ""slow food"" can savor at one of its outdoor tables alongside Fido. Its menu includes a range of appetizers from Bison Chili to Pulled Pork Cheese Fries to Rotating Hummus. It also includes salads, sandwiches, flatbreads, and fish, pasta, chicken, and vegetarian entrees, as well as desserts. Brunch is served on Sundays from 10am to 2pm. Frequent visitors recommend ordering the Shrimp Tacos or the Meatball Sub. The Lone Buffalo by Tangled Roots Brewing Company is open Sunday from 10am to 9pm, Monday through Thursday from 11am to 10pm and Friday and Saturday from 11am to 11pm." 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

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

Thyme Kitchen & Craft Beer

Peoria, IL

Thyme Kitchen & Craft Beer Located in the Warehouse District of Downtown Peoria, Thyme Kitchen and Craft Beer is a self-proclaimed very dog-friendly gastropub. Guests wanting to try one of Thyme's forty beers or one hundred bourbons can head to one of its many outdoor tables to enjoy their drink alongside their canine. Thyme's menu includes brunch items as well as shareable plates, sandwiches, soups, salads, Nashville Spicy Fried Chicken Thighs, Deconstructed Duck Tamale, Chicken Alfredo, House Smoked Brisket, Vegetarian Stir Fry, and desserts. Loyal Thyme Kitchen customers recommend ordering the Bison Burger, topped with blueberry ketchup, sage aioli, and Swiss cheese, served on a potato bun. See Details

Niche

Geneva, IL

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

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 large, outside patio. The patio often overlooks live music and other events. See Details

Backroads Pub and Grill

Plainfield, IL

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