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Dog Friendly American Restaurants in Iowa

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

Pet Friendly Pullman Bar & Diner

Pullman Bar & Diner

Pullman Bar & Diner

Pullman Bar and Diner dishes out Midwestern diner fare with a twist, cocktails, craft brews, and more in an authentic diner space. Bring Fido along to six dog-friendly outdoor tables and choose from menu options including avocado toast, smoothie bowls, cubano sandwiches, a BLT salad, shrimp and grits, local veggie succotash, and more! Pullman Bar and Diner is open Monday through Thursday from 8am to 10pm, Friday through Saturday from 8am to 10:30pm, and Sunday from 8am to 9pm.

Pet Friendly Bluebird Cafe

Bluebird Cafe

North Liberty, IA

Bluebird Cafe welcomes dogs at four outdoor tables! This cafe works with locally-sourced food partners in the area to serve up a mellow Midwestern menu. Breakfast is available all day everyday and includes classics like steak and eggs, biscuits and gravy, and a wide selection of omelets. Try the Bluebird BQ burger for lunch which comes with bacon, cheddar cheese, fried onions and BBQ sauce. Other favorites include the crab cake po'boy and the portobella salad. Dinner entrees include lasagna, New York strip, meatloaf and more. A fine selection of beer, wine and choice cocktails are available all day in addition to their delectable dessert menu. Bluebird Cafe is open Monday through Sunday 7am to 9pm.

Clyde's Fine Diner

Clyde's Fine Diner

Clyde's Fine Diner in Des Moines, IA, is a dog-friendly eatery where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table. Clyde's serves upscale American cuisine, reimagined diner classics, craft cocktails and more.

Bluebird Diner

Bluebird Diner is a hearty cafe serving up Midwestern soul food like Corned Beef Hash and Eggs, The El Lobo Burger topped with chili verde and melted pepper jack cheese, and Honey-Chipotle Glazed Pork Chops. Bring Fido along to the handful of pet-friendly outdoor tables for breakfast, lunch, or dinner! Start your day off with Steak and Eggs, or stop by for a burger at lunchtime. Try the signature Bluebird Noodles for dinner: linguine with marinara or alfredo and garlic bread. Coffee, wine, and beer are available as well, including a house-brewed Bluebird Bitter beer. Bluebird Diner is open Monday through Saturday from 7:00am to 9:00pm and Sunday from 7:00am to 8:00pm.

LP Street Food

Cedar Rapids, IA

LP Street Food is a dog-friendly eatery in Cedar Rapids, IA. Fido is welcome to join you at a table on the patio. Adirondack chairs even have hooks to secure a dog leash! The restaurant offers unpretentious but delicious street food creations from around the globe. Have one of the seasonal cocktails with your meal. Visit their Instagram feed to view the daily specials.

Big Dave and Holly's

Big Dave and Holly's

Tasty menu includes burgers, wraps, hot dogs, and soft serve ice cream and sundaes for dessert. Outside picnic tables with views of the Mississippi are dog friendly.

Ox Yoke Inn

Ox Yoke Inn offers a limited menu on the pet-friendly patio. Located in a building that dates back to 1856, this National Historic Landmark houses a menu full of old world German and American recipes that have been passed down from generation to generation, including a popular honey apple pork dish that has been featured on Pork Paradise on the Travel Channel. The Ox Yoke Inn is open Monday through Thursday from 8am to 8pm, Friday to Saturday from 8am to 9pm, and Sunday from 9am to 7pm.

Prairie Canary Restaurant & Bar

Prairie Canary Restaurant & Bar

Prairie Canary Restaurant and Bar, located in Grinnell, IA, is a casual eatery that serves up a variety of delicious New American style 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 Fried Brussels Sprouts with parmesan cheese and chili aioli, then chow down on the Grilled Cheese & Jam Sandwich with cheddar cheese, provolone, herbed goat cheese, strawberry rhubarb jam, kale, and spiced pecans on artisan bread. Or go for the Dirty Canary Burger topped with cheddar cheese, pulled pork, bacon, a fried egg, and spicy fried onions!

BlackStone

BlackStone is a dog-friendly American restaurant serving delicious food in a contemporary setting in Iowa City, IA. Fido is welcome to join you at table on the outside patio. BlackStone have a full service bar so enjoy a draft beer, martini, or glass of wine when stopping by for lunch or dinner. Each weekday from 3-6pm Blackstone holds a discounted Whiskey pour, and with over 150 different bottles on site, your tastebuds will be spoiled for choice.

Barn Town Brewing

West Des Moines, IA

Barn Town Brewing

Barn Town Brewing is a locally owned brewpub serving up from scratch comfort food and craft beer on the border of West Des Moines & Waukee, Iowa. Outdoor patio area is pet-friendly.

Maxwell's Beach Cafe

Arnolds Park, IA

Maxwell's Beach Cafe

Maxwell's offers salads, sandwiches, and wraps for lunch, and delicious dinner entrees such as rigatoni, rack of lamb, yellowfin tuna, filet mignon, and rock lobster tails. Patio seating with lake views is dog friendly.

Marto Brewing Co.

Marto Brewing Co.

Marto Brewing Co. is a dog-friendly craft brewery and restaurant in Sioux City, IA where your leashed dog is welcome to join you on the covered patio. This brewery is known for their Neapolitan pizzas, wood-fired pastas, and locally crafted beers.

Mickey's Country Cafe

Mickey's Country Cafe

Mickey's Country Cafe is a family-owned and operated restaurant with a dog-friendly patio in Bettendorf, IA. Their menu offers a variety of hearty plates of American breakfast favorites. Mickey's Country Cafe is open daily from 6am to 2pm.

The HandleBar

Dallas Center, IA

The HandleBar in Dallas Center, IA, is a craft beer and food destination with 32 craft beers on tap as well as sandwiches, salads, pastas and more. Dogs are allowed on the outdoor concrete patio, the crushed rock patio/bags court, and in the two-acre green space around the pond. The bar is located directly off the Raccoon River Valley bike trail.

Starlite Room

Cedar Rapids, IA

Starlite Room is a dog-friendly burger restaurant which has served the community of Cedar Rapids, IA, since 1958. Bring Fido to accompany you at a table on the covered outdoor patio. Starlight Room specializes in burgers and also serve tasty wraps and sandwiches. Starlight Room has a full bar with a range of local Iowa beers in addition to craft beer, seltzer and wine. A children's menu is available.

Tin Roost

North Liberty, IA

Tin Roost is a dog-friendly eatery in North Liberty, IA, where Fido can join you at an outdoor table under their partially covered patio. Their scratch kitchen serves up creative menu items like boneless chicken or cauliflower wings, truffle fries, fresh salads, burgers, sandwiches, steak frites, chicken alfredo, jambalaya, pork belly fried rice, tuna poke and more. Weekend brunch is also available. Try one of their creative Old Fashion cocktails.

Kickstand

Cedar Rapids, IA

Kickstand is a bike-themed burger joint in Cedar Rapids serving up big burgers, chicken sandwiches, wraps, seafood, all-day breakfast, and bar bites. Several dog-friendly outdoor tables are perfect for Fido! Bring him along and try Kickstand Tots topped with cheddar jack cheese and bacon, then go for the Bacon Egg and Cheeseburger with steak fries or the Pork Tenderloin Sandwich. Breakfast sandwiches and burritos are available as well!

St. Burch Tavern

St. Burch Tavern

St. Burch Tavern is a pet-friendly restaurant in downtown Iowa City, IA. Take advantage of their outdoor patio, where Fido will be brought a bowl of water and be lavished with attention. Their menu features fish and chips, a buffalo chicken burrito, a lobster sandwich, and truffle fries. Gluten-free options are also available.

Whiskey River

Whiskey River is an bar and grill in Ankeny, IA serving up American fare with 30 beers on tap. Dogs are welcome at outdoor tables on the pet-friendly patio.

The Quarry & Tapas Bar

The Quarry & Tapas Bar

Experience a gourmet lunch or dinner at dog-friendly restaurant The Quarry & Tapas Bar which is located in Mason City, IA. Allow Fido to join you for a meal on the spacious front patio while you sample exquisitely presented food and a homemade dessert from this warm and inviting restaurant. Pair your meal with a thoughtfully curated selection of wine, spirits and specialty cocktails.

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