Dog Friendly American Restaurants in Minnesota

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

Hungry Jack Lodge Restaurant

Grand Marais, MN

Hungry Jack Lodge Restaurant Hungry Jack Lodge has four pet-friendly and is located just two miles from the Canadian border. As well as offering lakeside cabins, log cabins and cottage rentals, they serve up breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Their summer breakfast contains delectable delights ranging from the Cackleberry burger to buttermilk flapjacks. For lunch and dinner, a grill is available, including wings, hand cut fries, and the Lumberjack melt burger. They are open every day from 8am to 9pm. See Details

318 Cafe

Excelsior, MN

318 Cafe 318 Cafe is a dog-friendly eatery in Excelsior, MN. They opened in 2004 and have proudly been serving simple sandwiches, tacos and salads ever since. You have the choice between a house wine, craft beer, tea or juice to go with your food. The 318 Cafe has way more to offer than just the 12 pet-friendly seating options. Their small stage has been graced with performances from many talented local and national musicians over the years. See Details

Tav on the Ave

Mankato, MN

Tav on the Ave Tav on the Ave is a dog-friendly tavern in Mankato, MN, where Fido can join you at a table on the outdoor patio. The menu features fresh salads, signature burgers, sandwiches, wings, tacos, lettuce wraps, and more. They also offer daily drink specials. See Details

Culver's

Rochester, MN

Culver's Culver's is a dog-friendly restaurant serving its signature ButterBurgers and fresh frozen custard to Rochester locals and tourists alike. Culver's offers a few outdoor tables to dog owners wanting to dig into a heap of Wisconsin Cheese Curds alongside their canine companion. Its menu is made up of premium chicken dishes, sandwiches, hearty soups, fresh salads, ButterBurgers, sides, and dinners such as North Atlantic Cod, Butterfly Jumbo Shrimp, Beef Pot Roast, and Chopped Steak. Those with room for dessert can indulge in fresh frozen custard, shakes, malts, or a float. A drive-thru window is also available if you don't want to tie your dog up outside while you go in to order. See Details

Grandma's Saloon & Grill

Duluth, MN

Grandma's Saloon & Grill Grandma's Saloon & Grill, located in Duluth, is a casual American eatery that serves up a variety of delicious dishes. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Start off with a cold beer and an order of the BBQ Pork Loaded Fries - crispy French fries piled high with cheese sauce, smoked pulled pork, Grandma's BBQ sauce, green onions, and pickled jalapenos, served with a side of Dippin' Sauce. Next, chow down on the Smokin' Ghost Burger topped with hot ghost pepper cheese, mayo, and chipotle mustard. Or go for the Lake Superior Lake Trout - locally-sourced fish dredged in seasoned flour and sauteed in butter, topped with lemon-herb compound butter, and served with seasonal veggies and your choice of potato or rice. See Details

Harry's Cafe

Lakeville, MN

Harry's Cafe Harry's Cafe has ten dog-friendly tables outside. The people working in Harry's scratch kitchen take great pride in serving the freshest, highest-quality food possible. They prepare soups, salads, dressings, sauces, and desserts from scratch. The owner's father, a WW2 pilot, influenced Harry's decision on the interior design. There are many interesting aviation items hanging up around the room. The wild caught sockeye salmon catches the eye along with their organic, vegan, coconut milk ice cream. Harry's Cafe is open Sunday from 9am to 9pm, Monday and Tuesday from 11am to 9pm, Wednesday and Thursday from 11am to 10pm, Friday from 11am to 12am, and Saturday from 9am to 12am. See Details

Burger Moe's

St. Paul, MN

Burger Moe's Located in the heart of downtown St. Paul, MN, Burger Moe's offers a relaxed atmosphere with tasty burgers and ice cold beer, as well as a lovely outdoor patio with a fireplace that welcomes dogs. In addition to 60 brews on tap and an array of juicy Angus burgers, the menu also features nachos, coconut shrimp, wings, cheesesteaks, paninis, and thick, creamy shakes. See Details

Grizzly's Wood-Fired Grill - Baxter

Baxter, MN

Grizzly's Wood-Fired Grill - Baxter Grizzly's Wood Fired Grill serves classic bar eats and refreshing beer on tap in a warm and casual atmosphere that offers dog-friendly outside tables. A menu packed with flavorful options includes soups and salads, wings and nachos, burgers and sandwiches, brick oven pizza, sirloin steak, Norwegian salmon, and sweet and smoky baby back ribs. Well-behaved dogs can join their owners in the outdoor seating area. See Details

Gold Nugget

Minnetonka, MN

Gold Nugget Burgers, fries, soups, and sandwiches. Dogs are allowed in the outdoor seating area. See Details

Clive's Roadhouse

Burnsville, MN

Clive's Roadhouse Clive's Roadhouse is dog-friendly. They have a number of tables outside for you and your dog. Clive's Roadhouse staff are proud of their interior design. Vintage old world materials decorate the restaurant: recaptured timber skins, hand-fired brick, rusted corrugated steel and acid-stained concrete. Diverse music is always playing and flat screens pointing in every direction showcase the daily news and sports. American classics and burgers are available on the menu. Clive's Roadhouse is open Sunday to Wednesday from 11am to 12am, Thursday from 11am to 1am, and Friday and Saturday from 11am to 2am. See Details

Redstone American Grill

Maple Grove, MN

Redstone American Grill This fine dining spot on Main Street has plenty of dog-friendly outdoor tables, so you can bring your pup along. Redstone American Grill has American upscale cuisine, with steaks, seafood, and more. Carnivores can order steaks like Bone-in Ribeye, Prime Rib, or their Signature Filet. Some of the house specialties include Baby Back Ribs and Braised Short Ribs. There are sandwiches, salads, and burgers, like the General Tso's Turkey Burger, and the Signature Prime Dip. If you have a sweet tooth, Redstone American Grill has a house Chocolate Cake, Banana Cream or Key Lime Pie. See Details

Earthwood Inn Grill

Two Harbors, MN

Earthwood Inn Grill Dogs are welcome at nine outdoor tables on the deck at this motel grill. Earthwood Inn Grill serves no-frills American fare and drinks from the full bar for lunch and dinner. Menu items include fish and chips, a BLT sandwich, specialty Angus beef hamburgers, chicken wings, broccoli bites with honey mustard, onion rings, and chicken tenders. Earthwood Inn Grill is open Monday - Saturday 11:30am - 1am, Sunday 11:30am - midnight. See Details

Doc's Sports Bar and Grill

Sturgeon Lake, MN

Doc's Sports Bar and Grill It might be time for you and Fido to head to the Doc's, Doc's Sports Bar and Grill that is. Outside, you and Fido will find five pet-friendly picnic tables and four tables under the gazebo for dogs and their owners. Locally owned and operated, this sports bar boasts a full menu of steaks, burgers, appetizers, soups, and salads. One of the most popular handhelds on the menu is the Pepper Burger: a special mix of spicy sausage, ground chuck, and seasonings; hand-breaded, deep-fried, and topped with pepper cheese, and pepperoncini. You can accompany your American meal with one of the twenty-three draft beers on offer. Doc's Sports Bar and Grill is open every day of the week from 11am to 1am. See Details

Justine's at the Gunflint Lodge

Grand Marais, MN

Justine's at the Gunflint Lodge Justine's at the Gunflint Lodge has lots of dog-friendly seating. Breakfasts range from homemade oatmeal with raisins, brown sugar, and nuts, to blueberry buttermilk pancakes. There is also fresh fruit, juices, and several choices of toast. Dinner entrees are offered from 5:30pm to 7:30pm in Justine's dining room. They include nightly specials and they always offer their deep-fried, beer-battered walleye, with a sweet and sour mango sauce. The resort offers a different experience every season. The owners want to help you explore the forest and find the special places for you, your family, and your furry friend. Justine's at the Gunflint Lodge is open every day from 8am to 10pm. See Details

Blue Bricks

Mankato, MN

Blue Bricks Blue Bricks Bar and Eatery is dog-friendly and they provide ten tables outside for dogs and their owners. The menu on offer includes the King melt, a grilled turkey breast with cheese, onion, tomato, bacon, and coleslaw, all served on grilled onion parmesan bread. Alternatively, you can enjoy a buffalo salad, with fresh greens, shredded cheese, onion, and peppers, tossed in buffalo sauce. They are open every day from 11am to 2am. See Details

Lakeview Drive Inn

Winona, MN

Lakeview Drive Inn Located in Winona, MN, Lakeview Drive Inn is a touristy eatery that serves up a variety of American classics. Choose from menu options including appetizers, soups, sandwiches, hot dogs, seafood sandwiches, chicken sandwiches, pork sandwiches, burgers, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their seven pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Start off with an order of the Clam Strips - a quarter-pound of deep-fried clam strips served with homemade tartar sauce. Next, chow down on the Spicy Chicken Sandwich with a spicy Cajun-battered chicken fillet, lettuce, and special sauce. Or go for the Chicago-Style Hot Dog topped with ketchup, mustard, raw onion, sauerkraut, tomatoes, sliced pickles, and celery salt. Lakeview Drive Inn is open daily from 10:30am to 9:30pm. See Details

Lock and Dam Eatery

Hastings, MN

Lock and Dam Eatery Located in downtown Hastings, Lock and Dam Eatery serves up handcrafted food and drinks bringing Mexican, Italian and American together. If you're feeling extra hungry, take the Burrito Challenge and finish the 5 lb Mega Burrito and you'll get your photo on the website. The outdoor patio is pet friendly. See Details

Nolabelle Kitchen + Bar

Mankato, MN

Nolabelle Kitchen + Bar Nolabelle Kitchen + Bar strives to deliver traditional American cuisine with a rustic twist using local ingredients from partners throughout the Midwest and the Plains States. Reservations on the pet-friendly patio are strongly encouraged. See Details

Rascal's

Apple Valley, MN

Rascal's Rascal's Bar and Grill is a dog-friendly restaurant serving high-quality meals prepared with fresh ingredients. Visitors to Rascal's wanting to dine alongside their dog can do so at one of its five outdoor tables. Rascal's menu includes breakfast items, appetizers, sandwiches, soups, salads, pasta dishes, steak and seafood, gourmet burgers, Fish and Chips, a Turkey Dinner, the Ragin Cajun, desserts and more. Regulars rave about the waffle fries with seasoned sour cream. Rascal's dining room hours are Monday from 3pm to 10pm, Tuesay through Saturday from 11am to 10pm and Sunday from 10am to 10pm. Lunch is available Monday through Friday. See Details

Quarterback Club

Northfield, MN

Quarterback Club Quarterback Club, located in Northfield, MN, is a casual diner-style eatery that serves up a variety of American classics. Choose from menu options including breakfast dishes, soups, salads, burgers, sandwiches, chicken, pasta, seafood, barbecue, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their five pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Try the BBQ Pepper Jack Burger with bacon, or go for the Clam Strip Dinner served with a roll and butter, along with your choice of two sides (fries, roasted potatoes, mashed potatoes, coleslaw, salad, or baked beans.) Quarterback Club is open Monday through Friday from 6am to 9pm, Saturday from 7am to 9pm, and Sunday from 10:30am to 8pm. See Details