Dog Friendly American Restaurants in Maine

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

Pet Friendly Peter Ott's on the Water
Peter Ott's on the Water Menu includes clam chowder, crab cakes, lobster fettuccini, seared sea scallops, and filet mignon. Patio seating with harbor views welcome dogs. See Details
Pet Friendly The Pickled Wrinkle
The Pickled Wrinkle 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. See Details
Joshua's Tavern Joshua's Tavern is a dog-friendly restaurant in Brunswick, ME, where Fido can join you at one of five outdoor tables along the sidewalk during the summer months. They serve lunch and dinner daily, featuring a seafood-centered menu that includes New England-style clam chowder, Maine lobster stew, steamed mussels, crab cakes, fried garlic Gulf shrimp, fresh swordfish steak, and penne primavera. See Details
Ruth and Wimpy's Outdoor seating with both a roof or umbrellas. See Details
Sebago Brewing Co. Sebago Brewing is a relaxing brewpub specializing in craft beer and comfort food. Menu features up to a dozen craft beers on tap, New England clam chowder, Maine lobster quesadillas, bourbon steak wraps, Thai BBQ chicken flatbread, bacon mac and cheese, and turkey burgers. Dogs are welcome on the outdoor patio. See Details
Bitter End 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 while you enjoy your meal. See Details
Side Street Cafe Side Street Cafe is a pet-friendly eatery that allows one dog per table on their outdoor patio. Come out and try their wings, tacos, salads, mac & cheese, sandwiches, fresh seafood entrees, and a full bar. See Details
The Red Barn Seafood and Chicken restaurant open year round. Pets are welcome in our large outdoor dining area and we also offer free treats for pets! See Details
Broad Arrow Tavern Located in the Harraseeket Inn, the Broad Arrow Tavern has eight pet-friendly outdoor tables. The tavern has been open for the last thirty years, and serves lunch and dinner using local producers and seasonal ingredients. The menu is seafood heavy, with starters like the Seafood Sampler, with chilled lobster, crab and shrimp, and Bacon Wrapped Scallops. Past diners recommend the Lobster Stew made with local New England lobster. If you aren't feeling seafood, they have dishes including Spit Roasted Pork Loin and Slow Braised Beef Short Ribs. Open daily 11:30am to 10:30pm. See Details
Belfast Co-op 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. See Details
River Driver's Restaurant & Pub 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. See Details
The Thirsty Pig 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. See Details
East Ender 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 See Details
Cameron's Lobster House 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. See Details
Brunswick Diner 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. See Details
Blaze 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. See Details
Henry VIII Carvery Henry VIII Carvery has three pet-friendly outdoor tables where you are welcome to sit with your dog. The restaurant specializes in carved sandwiches, particularly their roast beef. There are eleven roast beef sandwiches, from the Beefeater with au jus, to the horseradish loaded Dragonslayer. They are also carving up ham, pork and turkey sandwiches and wraps. If you are looking for something a little lighter, they also have carved meat salads. Check out the extended and daily special menus which are posted in the restaurant. Open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 11am to 7pm, and Sunday 11am to 6pm. See Details
East Boothbay General Store You and your dog are welcome inside and outside at the very dg-friendly East Boothbay General Store. The General Store offers specialty sandwiches, pizza, chowders and soups, and baked goods. If you stop by for breakfast, you can pick up a Breakfast Pizza or a Spicy Maple Sausage Wrap. Lunchtime brings twenty different sandwiches from the vegetarian Buffalo Cauliflower Wrap to the Maine favorite, the Lobster Roll. Pizzas are available in two sizes and includes flavors like Asian, topped with white sauce and teriyaki glaze, and Blueberry and Gorgonzola. If you are looking for a pick me up, the General Store has coffee and espresso too. Check the website for current hours. See Details
Patrick's Restaurant and Pub Located in the main lodge at the Kennebec-Dead Resort and Campground, Patrick's Restaurant and Pub has two pet-friendly picnic tables outside. Patrick's offers a breakfast buffet, lunch, and dinner, with pub style grub like wings, nachos, burgers, and sandwiches. There are also pizza options and entrees including Fly Fishin' Fish and Chips, and Penobscot River BBQ Ribs. Ask your server about the current list of desserts. Check the website for current hours, which change based on the season. See Details
Blaze Blaze is a dog-friendly eatery in Bar Harbor, ME, where Fido can join you at an outdoor table. 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. See Details
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