Dog Friendly American Restaurants in Michigan

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, and they even have a dog menu for him to enjoy! 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.

Portside Inn is a dog-friendly restaurant in Marquette, MI, where Fido can join you at a table on their seasonal outdoor porch. The menu features salads, sandwiches, burgers, Southwest favorites, steak, chicken and seafood dinners, and a Friday fish fry. While they don't have a full dog menu, they do have a doggy burger you can order for your pup as well as a fresh bowl of water.

Mercury Burger & Bar is a dog-friendly spot to grab American fare for locals and tourists alike in Detroit, MI. Fido is welcome on the shaded outdoor patio. This 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.

Dogs are welcome to join you for coffee, smoothies and sandwiches at Watercolor Cafe in Mackinac Island, MI. They have pet-friendly tables on a shaded patio near the waterfront, where they offer pup cups from the partial dog menu. Please note you must go in to order while your four-legged companion waits outside.

Alpine Tavern and Eatery is a dog-friendly restaurant serving award-winning dishes to locals and tourists alike in Gaylord, MI. Fido can enjoy a puppy patty from their partial dog menu while you dig into a plate of blue cheese and onion housemade chips at one of its nineteen outdoor tables. Dogs must be walked around the building to access the patio. Their menu includes shareables, salads, sandwiches, specialty burgers, pizzas, and steak and seafood entrees.

Maverick's in Canton, MI, is a dog-friendly spot with a heated patio where Fido can join you at an outdoor table (pets must stay on the ground). Enjoy 50 craft beers on tap, a full bar, and a menu of modern American eats—like burgers, tacos, pizza, and entrees such as Steak Frites and Blackened Mahi. Don't miss the Baked Caramel Cookie Skillet for dessert. Brunch is served on weekends.

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.

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.

VI Grill is a pet-friendly establishment located in Suttons Bay, MI. Your leashed furry friend can join you on their partially covered patio for a bite off their dog menu. For pet parents, they offer homemade New American cuisine and handcrafted cocktails. Live entertainment is also available on select days.

Hobo's Tavern is a dog-friendly restaurant in Muskegon, MI, where Fido is welcome to dine with you at a table on their shaded patio. The menu is made up of American fare with specials including the surf and turf, Hobo's Pie, and fried egg sandwich. You can also dig into the Hobo's Ribs or try their gluten-free menu upon request.

The Cherry Hut is a dog-friendly restaurant in Beulah, MI, where Fido is welcome at outdoor tables. They serve traditional American diner food including burgers, sandwiches and filling dinners like Swiss steak, stuffed pork chops, and roasted turkey. And of course, be sure to save room for a piece of cherry pie!

Bring Fido to Casey's in downtown New Buffalo, MI. This dog-friendly eatery invites two and four-legged friends to sit together at one of the outdoor tables on the back patio and Fido can even order from the dog menu! Customers can treat themselves to refreshing drinks and seasonal bites like seafood, salads, burgers, soup and more.

Union Pier Social in Union Pier, MI, is a dog-friendly restaurant with a welcoming outdoor patio where leashed pups are welcome. Guests can enjoy an eclectic, scratch-made menu featuring house-smoked favorites, local desserts, craft cocktails and Michigan beers on tap. Located just minutes from the beach and near the Harbor Country bike path, the restaurant also hosts live music on Friday and Saturday evenings in the summer.

Enjoy upscale Italian American cuisine at Reservoir, a pet-friendly trattoria and bar in Holland, MI. Dogs are welcome to join you at an umbrella-covered table on their outdoor patio across the street from Lake Macatawa (just down the road from Holland State Park), and can even order from the dog menu! Guests can enjoy appetizers, salads, sandwiches, burgers and pasta. They also have lemon ricotta cheesecake and tiramisu for dessert as well as a breakfast menu.

Wheelhouse Diner & Goatlocker Saloon, located in Paradise, MI, is a hometown gathering place featuring American cuisine in the diner area and good cheer along with food in the back at the saloon. Visit their pet-friendly patio in the summer for live entertainment and family-style games on the back lawn. They even have a dog menu featuring a burger patty, bacon strips, a hot dog, pup cup ice cream and more.

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.

Carriage House, located in Mackinac Island, MI, is a tasteful eatery that serves up a variety of delicious fare. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Start off with a glass of wine and an order of the Michigan Smoked Whitefish Cakes with mustard vinaigrette. Next, tuck into the Pan-Seared Diver Scallops with lemongrass, ginger, vermouth, frizzled leeks, and wild mushroom risotto. Or go for the Warm Goat Cheese Salad with baby spinach, pecans, sun-dried cherries, and bacon vinaigrette!

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.

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.

The Blu Moon is a dog-friendly fusion restaurant in Ludington, MI. Fido is welcome to join you at a table on the small downstairs patio. The menu offers a mix of American, French, and Japanese cuisines. A full bar is available and the eatery will happily accommodate requests for gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan options.