Dog Friendly American Restaurants in Maine

Bitter End, located in Wells, ME, is a trendy dog-friendly eatery that serves up a myriad of delectable fare. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables on the spacious outdoor patio with Adirondack chairs and a fire pit. The diverse menu features dishes like Portuguese mussels, nine-hour bolognese, and seafood paella.

The Pickled Wrinkle is a seasonal, dog-friendly restaurant in Birch Harbor, ME. They welcome pets at outdoor tables whenever the weather is nice. Enjoy flame broiled burgers, pizza, grilled ribeyes, wings and more. Craft cocktails and beer are also available.

Outdoor seating with both a roof or umbrellas.

The Red Barn is a pet-friendly establishment in Augusta, ME. Your leashed four-legged family member is welcome at a table in their large dining area, where he'll be greeted with a treat. For pet parents, stop in to enjoy seafood and chicken options for lunch or dinner.

Brady's is a dog-friendly restaurant in Boothbay Harbor, ME, that's named after two Cocker Spaniels. Fido is welcome on the outdoor deck with a view of the harbor, and there is even a dog menu, water bowls and dog beds available upon request! Enjoy menu items like lobster stew, burgers, fish tacos, a fried chicken sandwich, fish and chips, and lobster dinners.

Side Street Cafe is a pet-friendly eatery in Bar Harbor, ME, that allows one dog per table on their outdoor patio. The menu features wings, tacos, salads, mac & cheese, sandwiches, fresh seafood entrees, and a full bar.

It's all about local at the pet-friendly The Thirsty Pig in Portland, ME. Order at the counter and bring your food outside to one of the picnic tables. The Thirsty Pig makes their own sausages in ten varieties, including a vegan version. You can order plain hot dogs, or spice things up with the Alli's Spicy McFirepants, or cool things down with the Blueberry Chicken with Maine blueberries. The beer is from local micro-breweries like Allagash and Shipyard.

Blaze is a dog-friendly eatery in Bar Harbor, ME, where Fido can join you at an outdoor table on the patio with heat lamps. The menu features food cooked using a wood-fired oven, a wood-fired Argentinian Asador Grill, and a duck fat fryer. Enjoy small plates pork belly lollipops and poutine, plus burgers, sandwiches, tacos, pizza and more. A full bar with over 40 draft beers is also available.

Craving some delicious shrimp? Maybe you’re in the mood for a hot cup of lobster stew? No matter what kind of meal you have in mind, Cameron's Lobster House is ready to prepare it for you using only locally caught seafood in every dish. Covered patio is dog friendly.

Brunswick Diner serves traditional diner dishes, such as steak and eggs, biscuits and gravy, lobster rolls, burgers, meatloaf sandwiches, and roast turkey dinners. Covered outdoor seating area is dog friendly.

Dogs are welcome at Blaze, where they offer six pet-friendly tables outside. The kitchen at Blaze specializes in preparing fresh entrees cooked in the wood-fired brick oven and specialty tacos, including Carolina tacos: beer-infused, house-smoked shredded BBQ pork, slaw, pickled red onion, and queso fresco in flour tortillas. One of the most popular dishes on the menu is the fire-roasted rabbit: local farmer's bacon, caramelized fennel, salt potato, rabbit jus, and fennel oil. Blaze is open Monday through Saturday from 11am to 1am and Sunday from 10am to 1am.

Belfast Co-op welcomes dogs at a couple outdoor tables! Please note that table service is not available, and dogs cannot be left unattended. You'll need an extra pair of hands to wait with Fido while you go inside to order. The breakfast menu includes local free range eggs, home fries made with local organic potatoes, bagels, bacon, sausage, and gluten-free oatmeal. A savory selection of soups and salads make for great lunch starters. Beefy burgers and signature sandwiches abound, as well. Taking advantage of lots of local, organic and raw ingredients the deli aims to serve the healthiest, best meals around. Vegan and vegetarian options are also available.

Located at the Twin Pine Cabins, River Drivers Restaurant has a couple pet-friendly table where you can dine overlooking Millinocket Lake. Serving American fare with local ingredients whenever possible, you can stop by for breakfast, lunch or dinner. The breakfast menu has options like pancakes and French toast, egg dishes, and sandwiches. For lunch or dinner, previous diners recommend the Lobster Bisque as a starter. You can order a Lobster Roll, Fish and Chips or one of the restaurant's half pound burgers. Entrees include Crab Stuffed Haddock or Atlantic Salmon. Stop by on Friday nights for the weekly fish fry. Open daily 7am to 9pm.

You'll find fine dining at this pet-friendly restaurant with a few outdoor tables. Located inside the Birches Resort and open since the 1930s, the resort has been a destination for wilderness lovers for generations. The restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner to guests and diners alike. On weekends, the Traditional Prime Rib Dinner is available, which visitors give high marks. Reservations are recommended for dinner. Open daily 7am to 9pm.

Krista's is an American restaurant serving lunch and dinner in Cornish, ME. Fido is welcome to join you on the outside patio. This dog-friendly eatery offers fresh salads, hearty sandwiches, burgers, hot dogs and more.

Front & Main is a pet-friendly restaurant inside Lockwood Hotel in Waterville, ME. Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table along the sidewalk, and even gets his own dog menu! Their "Pawtio Menu" features items like mussels, a turkey dinner, dog beer, and even a dessert of cookies & cream. Human guests can enjoy butter lettuce salad, grilled vegetable cakes or lobster. A full bar is also available.

Long Sands General Store is a pet-friendly eatery in York Beach, ME, where Fido is welcome to join you at one of the three tables outside. Their menu features specialty deli sandwiches, seafood and more. Please note that table service isn’t available, so Fido will need to wait outside while you place your order inside. Long Sands is open seasonally during the warmer months, and it is recommended to confirm their opening dates prior to visiting.

Island Take Out in Bar Harbor, ME, welcomes pups at their shaded seasonal outdoor picnic tables. This pet-friendly eatery offers lunch and dinner options like local seafood, lobster rolls, jerk chicken, sandwiches, and more in a casual, tucked-away setting behind a gas station.

The Local OOB in Old Orchard Beach, ME, is dog friendly and welcomes your furry friend to their cozy outdoor patio. The menu features a variety of options, including sharables, soups, salads, pizza, and entrees like steak tips and apple-glazed chicken. Additionally, they offer gluten-free and vegetarian choices, as well as a menu for kids.

The pet-friendly East Ender only has two outdoor tables so you may want to make a reservation before stopping in. The restaurant has an internationally influenced menu, while using local and seasonal ingredients. You can check out the Maine Lobster Melt with Bacon Jam for something local, or the vegetarian Tunisian Coconut-Chickpea Stew for a taste of North Africa. Come for brunch and you'll find fresh Daily Doughnuts and Housemade Yogurt with Olive Oil Granola. Open Monday 11:30am to 3:30pm, Tuesday through Saturday 11:30am to 10:00pm, and