Dog Friendly American Restaurants in Michigan

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

Pet Friendly Grizzly Peak Brewing Company
Grizzly Peak Brewing Company Grizzly Peak Brewing Company is a pet-friendly establishment in Ann Arbor, MI, where Fido can join you at an outdoor table. This establishment has a dog menu that offers burgers, chicken or salmon with rice, kielbasa with peanut butter, and ice cream. For pet parents, you can enjoy specialty burgers, hot sandwiches, artisan pizza, BBQ baby back ribs and shrimp tacos. See Details
Pet Friendly Portside Inn
Portside Inn Portside Inn in Marquette, MI offers an American menu featuring salads, sandwiches, burgers, Southwest favorites and Friday fish fry. Outdoor tables are dog friendly. See Details
Sidetrack Bar & Grill Sidetrack Bar & Grill is a historic restaurant located in Ypsilanti, MI. Fido is welcome to join you at one of the two dog-friendly outside seating areas. Sidetrack offers an extensive menu of comfort food including burgers, sandwiches, fish & chips and more. You can also sip on more than 30 beers on tap. See Details
Round Island Kitchen Round Island Kitchen is a pet-friendly tavern in Mackinac Island, MI. They offer cocktails, beer on tap, and a wide selection of wine to complement a food menu that includes chicken quesadillas, Michigan perch sandwiches and stout braised pot roast. Dogs are welcome at outdoor tables. See Details
Wicks Park Wicks Park in Saugatuck, MI offers an inviting bar and grill atmosphere to complement a menu of tasty American cuisine. Choose from traditional favorites such as beef sliders, New Orleans style gumbo, western burgers, fish tacos, Sicilian pizza, and a quality selection of craft, domestic, and imported beer. Covered outdoor patio is pet friendly for leashed dogs. See Details
Dockers Fishhouse Tucked away in the quaint Harbor Town Marina, overlooking Muskegon Lake off Lake Michigan, Dockers Fish House is a dog-friendly restaurant that can accommodate lots of people and lots of dogs on their three outdoor patios. The menu on offer focuses on seafood, but you'll also find plenty of meat dishes as well. The Turf Specialties include the slow roasted prime rib, a twelve-ounce prime rib served with au jus, horseradish cream, mashed potatoes, and seasonal vegetables. You can add surf to your turf, including perch, grilled shrimp, lobster fondue, and crab cake. Dockers Fish House is open Sunday from 12pm to 7pm, Monday through Thursday from 11am to 10pm, Friday from 11am to 12am, and Saturday from 12pm to 12am. See Details
Donckers Donckers, located in Marquette, MI, is a casual restaurant and candy shop. Choose from menu options including breakfast sandwiches, pancakes, omelettes, salads, sandwiches, burgers, chocolates, candies, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their four pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy the day. Please note that table service is not available. See Details
Kingston Kitchen at the Village Inn Dogs are welcome to join you for a meal in Mackinac Island, MI, at Kingston Kitchen on the pet-friendly porch of the Village Inn. This Mackinac Island tradition serves up traditional American fare with Jamaican inspiration. Enjoy renowned planked whitefish from the Straits of Mackinac with scratch-made dishes inspired by the Islands. Menu items include jerk chicken and pork, pasta, lobster mac and cheese, oxtail, Jamaican fried chicken, braised beef, curry goat, sandwiches, gourmet burgers, salads and more. See Details
Alpine Tavern and Eatery Alpine Tavern and Eatery is a dog-friendly spot serving award-winning dishes to locals and tourists alike. Visitors to Alpine Tavern can dig into a plate of Blue Cheese and Onion House Made Chips alongside their canine at one of its nineteen outdoor tables. Dogs must be walked around the building to get to the tables as they cannot go through the restaurant. The Tavern and Eatery's menu includes shareables, salads, sandwiches, specialty burgers, stuffed burgers, pizzas, and dinners such as its Signature Tavern Steak, Tavern Ribs, Crab Stuffed Whitefish, Maple Bacon Glazed Atlantic Salmon, and Smothered Brisket. Alpine Tavern and Eatery is open Sunday from 11am to 9pm, Monday through Thursday from 11am to 10pm and Friday and Saturday from 11am to 11pm. See Details
Hops at 84 East Bring Fido to Hops at 84 East, a dog-friendly restaurant and taproom located in Holland, MI. Their outdoor seating area has several umbrella shaded benches as well as small open tables and is the perfect spot to sit on a warm day. The taproom features 76 taps of craft beer, cider and wine so you are sure to find something delicious to sip! Pair your beverage of choice with a daily special from their ever-changing, seasonal menu. See Details
Bucket Bar Located at the Golden Sands Golf Course in Mears, MI, the Bucket Bar serves tasty American eats in a casual environment with dog-friendly outside tables. Menu favorites include fresh salads, bread bites, wings. wraps, hearty sandwiches, and herb crusted pizza. Well-behaved dogs are welcome on the outdoor patio. See Details
Bud's Bud's is a dog-friendly shop serving food, coffee, and ice cream in a cozy atmosphere in Interlochen, MI. Dog owners looking for a caffeine fix can bring their canine along on their coffee run and sit at one of Bud's ten outdoor tables to enjoy. Bud's menu includes soup, chili, salads, sandwiches, burgers, hot dogs, paninis, flatbreads, wraps, and Flips. Fans of Bud's say it is very dog-friendly and recommend ordering a scoop of ice cream to top off your meal. See Details
Grand Rapids Garage Bar & Grill Grand Rapids Garage Bar & Grill is a dog-friendly spot to grab a craft beer and a burger and listen to live music in Grand Rapids. Fido is welcome at one of 12 outdoor tables. The menu includes appetizers, burgers, sandwiches, baskets, salads, soups, and dessert. Favorites include the Garage Fries, Pub Caps, a brisket sandwich, Asian mango salad, and the Garage Burger, which was voted Grand Rapid's Best, and is smothered in signature "motor oil," house-made onion jam, "garage sauce," and creamy, white American cheese. See Details
The Towne Plaza The Plaza offers tasty pork dishes, stuffed quail, wild boar loin, and soft shell crabs. Outdoor tables welcome dogs. See Details
Duffy's Garage & Grille Dogs are welcome on the seasonal outdoor patio at Duffy's Garage and Grille in Petoskey, MI, where ample dog-friendly tables are available outside. The American cuisine on offer includes gourmet burgers, pizzas, and oven-baked grinders. The burgers available are handmade ground chuck burgers, such as The Big Duffer, served with lettuce, tomato, bacon, ham, sauteed mushrooms, onions, provolone, and cheddar cheese. They offer a number of different gourmet pizzas, including the Landfill Pizza, served with pepperoni, ham, ground chuck, bacon, Italian sausage, mushrooms, red onion, green pepper, banana peppers, and black olives. See Details
VI Grill Cute place with a patio. They allow dogs at certain tables along the fence or wall. See Details
Mulligan's Pub & Grill Dogs are welcome at Mulligan's Pub and Grill in Traverse City, MI, where they offer six pet-friendly tables. Affiliated with the crown golf club, this American restaurant offers salads, baskets, burgers, sandwiches, entrees, and weekly specials. One of the most popular dishes amongst local diners is the Pebble Beach Burger: stuffed with bacon and pepper jack cheese. See Details
Mercury Burger and Bar Mercury Burger and Bar is a dog-friendly spot to grab American fare for locals and tourists alike in Detroit, MI. Visitors wanting to dig into a plate of Buffalo Tots while their furry friend lounges underfoot can do so at one of its many shaded outdoor tables on the heated patio. This eatery's menu includes a variety of burgers with an array of extra toppings available, as well as sandwiches, hot dogs, salads, hand-cut fry and tater tot dishes, shakes, and more. Favorites include the Fried Bologna Sandwich with Poutine Tots, and the Hummer, a sweet treat with Kahlua, dark rum, and vanilla ice cream. See Details
Bridgeview Diner Bridgeview Diner is a dog-friendly American style restaurant in Mackinaw City, MI where Fido is welcome to join you on the outdoor patio. Their menu serves up diner classics like fried eggs and bacon, chili cheese fries, and shrimp baskets. See Details
Diamond Jim Brady's Diamond Jim Brady's Bistro sounds like a blast from the past, and it is! Originally established in Detroit in 1954, this dog-friendly restaurant has a few tables outside for dogs and their owners. Serving up casual, trendy food in their neighborhood local bar, owners and chefs, Mary Brady and Sharon Juergens are proud to provide a relaxed location for you and Fido to unwind. You can enjoy potato crusted white fish, crispy flatbread with chevre cheese and prosciutto, a big pot of spicy mussels, and their locally renowned, Big DJB Burger. Wash it down with a handcrafted cocktail, Michigan draft beer, and an affordable eclectic wine list. Diamond Jim Brady's Bistro is open Sunday from 11am to 9pm, Monday through Thursday from 11am to 10pm, and Friday to Saturday from 11am to 11pm. See Details
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