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Dog Friendly American Restaurants in Kentucky

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

Pet Friendly Double Dogs

Double Dogs

Bowling Green, KY

Double Dogs is a pet-friendly eatery in Bowling Green, KY, where Fido can join you at an outdoor table on the covered patio. Heaters are available during the cooler months. Choose from menu options, including appetizers, wings, salads, sandwiches, burgers and more.

Pet Friendly Wallace Station

Wallace Station

Wallace Station

Wallace Station is off the beaten path but remains a local favorite. There is plenty of dog-friendly seating at their large, outdoor dining area. They offer a deli menu of classic sandwiches as well as daily specials like fried fish, chicken dinners, and meatloaf. The breakfast menu is available daily from 8:00am to 11:30am with a wide selection of craft paninis, biscuits, quiche, and more. Wallace Station is open Sunday through Saturday from 8:00am to 8:00pm. Their special Monday night fried chicken dinners and the Friday fish fries both start at 5:00pm.

Double Dogs

Double Dogs is a dog-friendly eatery in Lexington, KY, where Fido can join you at one of the outdoor high top tables. Try the Pickled Paw Prints - fried dill pickle chips, or the Loaded Double Dog Pizza topped topped with meats and veggies, or go for the California Burger - a buffalo burger patty topped with fresh spinach, tomatoes, red onion and provolone.

Doe's Eat Place

Doe's Eat Place

Doe's Eat Place in Paducah, KY, is a dog-friendly American restaurant which is often talked about for serving its award-winning Porterhouse Steak to Paducah locals and tourists alike. Visitors to Doe's can head to one of its four outdoor tables to dine alongside their dog. The restaurant's menu is comprised of Hot Tamales, Homemade Chili, Garlic Bread, a House Salad, Ribeye, Filet Mignon, Porterhouse, Sirloin, and fried and broiled shrimp dishes.

Sage Garden Cafe

Sage Garden Cafe

Located at Wilson Nurseries in Frankfort, KY, the Sage Garden Cafe is a casual eatery that serves up a variety of eats including soups, salads, sandwiches, paninis, burgers, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their eight pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy a fresh, delicious meal. Start off with an order of the KY Beer Cheese Tray, with Kentucky bourbon barrel ale, aged cheddar, and artisan crackers or pita wedges. Next, chow down on the Alaskan Sandwich with a grilled Alaskan salmon filet, tomato, leaf lettuce, and caper dill sauce, atop a toasted brioche bun. Or go for the Brooke's Baby Bleu Salad with sage garden greens, candied walnuts, mandarins, crumbled bleu cheese, shaved red onion, and balsamic dressing. Before you leave, try a Lemon Love Bar with freshly grated and juice lemons on a shortbread crust with a sweet lemon center, and a creamy lemon frosting! Sage Garden Cafe is open Monday through Friday from 10:45am to 5pm, Saturday from 9am to 5pm, and Sunday from 10am to 5pm.

The Rickhouse Restaurant & Lounge

The Rickhouse Restaurant & Lounge

The Rickhouse Restaurant & Lounge is a dog-friendly restaurant in Bardstown, KY, where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table on the patio. Their menu includes steak, pasta, and chicken dishes, burgers, salads, and more. In addition, they have over 140 different bourbons and a large wine selection.

Charlie Brown's Restaurant and Lounge

Charlie Brown's Restaurant and Lounge

Charlie Brown's Restaurant and Lounge is a dog-friendly American restaurant in Lexington, KY. They serve classic American pub food like burgers, chicken sandwiches, and Charlie's famous roast beef. Stop by with Fido and grab a dog-friendly outdoor table on the patio. Please note that the outdoor patio is only open June through August.

The Gruff

The Gruff is a quirky bar and dog-friendly eatery in Covington, KY, that welcomes Fido at outdoor tables. Choose from menu items, including small plates, soups, salads, deli sandwiches, pizza, hot sandwiches, burgers and more.

Kentucky Native Café

Kentucky Native Café

Described as an urban oasis, Fido and the whole family are welcome to dog-friendly Kentucky Native Café located in Lexington, KY. Open for dinner on weekdays or lunch and dinner at weekends, this restaurant has an expansive and beautiful patio area which is suitable for Fido. The menu promises to awaken your senses with dishes made with aromatic spices, fresh herbs, and locally-produced cheeses. Sit down and relax for hours while enjoying live music, craft beer, wine, and delicious seasonal food.

Beans

Beans is a casual cafe and bakery in Dry Ridge, KY, where Fido is welcome to join you at one of their many pet-friendly outdoor tables. Choose from menu options including breakfast plates, breakfast sandwiches, deli sandwiches, paninis, wraps, soups, salads, ice cream, shakes, sundaes, and more.

Boonedogs Bar & Restaurant

Boonedogs Bar & Restaurant

Located in Lexington, KY, Boonedogs Bar & Restaurant is a pet-friendly eatery that features a dog menu of a burger or a hot dog! Fido is welcome to accompany you at a picnic table either on the gravel patio, which offers table service, or their open grassy area. Please be aware you'll have to go inside to place your order if dining on the lawn. Boonedogs is best known for their experimental and tasty dressed-up hotdogs, artisan sausages and craft beer.

Sky Bridge Station

Sky Bridge Station

Sky Bridge Station is a great pit stop when you and Fido need a break from hiking and climbing. They offer fifteen benches outside with dog-friendly seating galore. On the menu, you'll find gourmet hot dogs, draft beer, and frozen treats. They also sell outdoor supplies if you need to gear up before heading into the Red River Gorge. Sky Bridge Station is open Monday through Thursday from 12:00pm to 9:00pm, Friday through Saturday from 12:00pm to 10:30pm, and Sunday from 12:00pm to 6:00pm.

Farmstand Market & Cafe

Farmstand Market & Cafe

This farm to table family-owned restaurant offers a relaxed environment, fresh dishes made from local ingredients, and dog-friendly patio seating. Farmstand Market & Cafe is open Tuesday through Thursday from 11:30am to 8pm, Friday and Saturday 11:30am to 9pm, and is closed Sunday and Monday.

The Sage Rabbit

The Sage Rabbit

Sage Rabbit loves dogs and all 4-legged friends get a treat on the covered patio. Chef and family owned, this casual come-as-you-are eatery serves housemade soups, desserts, and pastas, featuring local ingredients. Serving Saturday brunch, and lunch and dinner Tuesday through Saturday.

Selena's at Willow Lake Tavern

Selena's at Willow Lake Tavern

Selena's at Willow Lake Tavern, located in Louisville, KY, serves up an ever-changing menu of Creole and Sicilian-style dishes crafted with fresh, local ingredients. Choose from options including appetizers, salads, soups, pasta, seafood, po'boys, etouffee, jambalaya, oysters, steak, chicken, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their many pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Start off with a glass of wine or a cold beer, and an order of the Fried Green Tomatoes, hand dipped in buttermilk, breaded with crispy corn meal, and served with a basil aioli. Next, tuck into the Shrimp Manale - large shrimp charred and baked, and served over linguini with a white pepper and lemon butter sauce. Or for something a bit lighter, try the Tavern Salad with field greens, seasonal fruit, glazed pecans, tomato, bacon, gorgonzola, and a raspberry balsamic dressing. Selena's at Willow Lake Tavern is open Monday through Friday from 11am to 10pm, Saturday from 10am to 10pm, and Sunday from 10:30am to 9pm.

Bourbon n' Toulouse

Bourbon n' Toulouse

Bourbon n' Toulouse is a self-proclaimed ""Cajun and Creole joint"" that serves up a variety of delicious dishes. Choose from menu options including etouffee, jambalaya, sandwiches, seafood, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their nine pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Try the Southwest Etouffee with Crawfish, made using a traditional etouffee, finished with cheddar cheese, chili powder, cumin, and a pile of crawfish tail meat. Or go for the Gumbo - a New Orleans favorite, loaded with chicken, smoked sausage, shrimp, and veggies, simmered for two days to bring out a depth of flavor! Bourbon n' Toulouse is open Monday through Saturday from 11am to 10pm, and Sunday from 11am to 9pm."

Midtown Market

Midtown Market, located in Paducah, KY, is a premier grocery store and eatery that serves up delicious dishes prepared with fresh, local ingredients. Choose from menu options like sandwiches, salads, pasta, chicken, steak, casseroles, an olive bar, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their many pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Try the Wild West BLT with spiced bacon, avocado, roasted red peppers, lettuce, tomato, and black pepper mayo atop toasted country white bread. Or go for the Green Monster, with cheese, fried green tomatoes, lettuce, spiced bacon, red onion, and chipotle gourmaise. Once you've filled your belly, shop around for products to fill your pantry, like grass-fed meats, organic mik, pasta, soups, cage-free eggs, gluten-free products, and more! Midtown Market is open Monday through Saturday from 6:30am to 7pm, and Sunday from 8:30am to 6pm.

Copper and Oak

Copper and Oak is an upscale restaurant and bar along the official Kentucky Bourbon Trail® in Danville, KY, serving decadent meals, custom cocktails and a popular spot for weekend brunch. Bring Fido for a meal on the pet-friendly patio and a stamp on his Bourbon Trail Passport.

Heavens to Betsy! Bakery & Deli

Lawrenceburg, KY

Heavens to Betsy! Bakery & Deli

Heavens to Betsy! Bakery & Deli welcomes Fido at the seasonal outdoor tables. The dog-friendly restaurant in Lawrenceburg, KY, serves fresh, gourmet hot or cold sandwiches and desserts. Pair your sandwich with the creamy dill potato salad, broccoli salad, cornbread salad, summer pasta, or coleslaw.

The Brickhouse

Prestonsburg, KY

The Brickhouse in Prestonsburg, KY serves brick-oven pizzas, cold beverages and more. Dogs are welcome on the large, pet-friendly deck during the warmer months.

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