Dog Friendly American Restaurants in Nebraska

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

Pet Friendly Lazlo's Brewery and Grill
Lazlo's Brewery and Grill Lazlo's Brewery and Grill is a pet-friendly restaurant in Lincoln, NE. Dogs are welcome on the outdoor patio. Lazlo’s serves handcrafted ales straight from their in-house brewery, and hand-crafted food made from scratch with fresh ingredients and cooked on a custom grill fueled solely by hickory wood. Menu includes baby back ribs, burgers, sandwiches, filet mignon, fresh salmon, and rainbow chicken. See Details
Pet Friendly Open Range
Open Range Sink your teeth into a juicy burger made from all natural range raised Belmar Ranch beef at this dog-friendly eatery in Ogallala, NE. With western themed burger names like Lonesome Man, Prairie Fire, and High Noon, you'll feel like you're eating at a campfire on the open range. Leashed dogs are welcome on the covered patio. See Details
Another Round Sports Bar and Grill The dog-friendly Another Round Sports Bar and Grill welcomes Fido at a table on their outdoor deck where you can enjoy sunsets overlooking the North Platte River. The menu includes appetizers, handcrafted burgers, sandwiches, salads, specialty nachos, steak, seafood and pasta dishes, and more. See Details
LeadBelly LeadBelly, a dog friendly eatery located in the heart of the booming Haymarket Neighborhood, is Lincoln's own contemporary culinary twist on the traditional bar and grill. Using the freshest ingredients, LeadBelly offers outstanding casual American cuisine. See Details
Buzzard Billy's Bring Fido to dog-friendly Buzzard Billy's for some American, Cajun, and Creole food and local brews served on the covered patio. The restaurant affords views of the historic Haymarket District in downtown Lincoln, NE and is great for people (and pup) watching. The menu is extensive and is sure to have something for everyone. See Details
Paradise Bakery & Cafe Paradise Bakery & Cafe on Davenport Street has four pet-friendly outdoor tables, so you can bring your dog along to dine. The popular chain serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks. Stop by early for one of their freshly baked breakfast sandwiches, pastries, or Baked Egg Souffles. Paradise Bakery & Cafe is known for their fresh, and clean eating salads, soups, and sandwiches like Bacon Turkey Bravo, Napa Almond Chicken Salad, and Steak and White Cheddar Panini. They have a full espresso and coffee bar where you can get signature drinks like the Hot Chocolate with Chocolate Chip Marshmallows, and Plum Ginger Hibiscus Tea. Please note that table service isn't available, so your dog will need to be tied up outside when you go in to order. See Details
Culver's Culver's is a dog-friendly restaurant serving its signature ButterBurgers and fresh frozen custard to Lincoln 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
Angus Burgers & Shakes Angus Burgers & Shakes, located in Kearney, NE, is a casual American 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. See Details
Goldbergs in Dundee Goldbergs is a laid-back comfort-food experience offering up a menu of burgers, lavosh, sandwiches, steak and fish dinners, sandwiches, soups, and salads, plus famous bread pudding, sweets, beer, and bloody Marys. Fido is welcome to sit with you at six dog-friendly outdoor tables! Go straight for the six-ounce Goldburgers, served on your choice of gourmet, pretzel, or regular toasted bun; the Blackstone Burger with Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and Thousand Island dressing is a good place to start. If Reuben-sandwich-as-burger isn�t your thing, try the Southwest Burger with grilled onions, chilies, bacon, pepper jack cheese, and chipotle mayo. Whatever you do, don�t miss the famous Bread Pudding, served with vanilla ice cream. Goldbergs is open Monday through Thursday from 11:00am to 11:00pm and Friday and Saturday from 11:00am to 12:00 midnight. See Details
Cunningham's Journal On the Lake Cunningham's Journal On The Lake is a dog-friendly restaurant in Kearney, NE where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table with personal firepits. Try the Nebraska-brewed Root Beer, bacon cheeseburger, chicken bacon ranch quesadilla, and their roulette peppers when you're there! See Details
Black Cow Fat Pig Pub & Steak Pet-friendly Black Cow Fat Pig Pub & Steak in Norfolk, NE, invites Fido to join you at a table on their outdoor patio. Their menu offerings include salad, flatbread, sandwiches, burgers, a rosemary pork tenderloin and several different steak entrees. See Details
Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom With over 100 beers to choose from and plenty of plasma TVs, Old Chicago is the perfect spot to catch a game or gather with friends and family. An extensive food menu includes Sicilian pizza rolls, wings, burgers, grinders, pizza, calzone, and beer brat mac and cheese. Outdoor seating is dog friendly. See Details
Lazlo's Brewery & Grill Lazlo's Brewery & Grill on Old Cheney Road proudly provides twelve pet-friendly tables outside for dogs and their owners. This restaurant is known for creating comfort food from scratch, cooking their food in a hickory wood-fired oven, and offering a nice array of house-brewed ales on the side. For a classic taste from the grill, you may want to try their brewery battered fish: tender and flaky whitefish dipped in homemade batter and fried until golden brown. They claim to have a beer or an ale for every meal, so ask your server what the best combination is for your meal. If you don't fancy a beer or ale, you can order one of their cool cocktails, great on a hot day. See Details
Odyssey Odyssey in downtown Hastings features a modern, seasonal menu of small plates, comfort food, steaks, udon bowls, and bruschetta boards in a versatile space fit for casual or fine dining. Fido is welcome to join at five dog-friendly outdoor tables! Start your lunch with a Bruschetta Board with brie, bacon, or salmon; then opt for the Pork Chop with Mushroom Risotto. For dinner, pick out The Odyssey steak; if you want to treat yourself, order it Oscar-style to add a crab cake with bearnaise. Odyssey is open Monday through Wednesday from 11:00am to 9:00pm and Thursday through Saturday from 11:00am to 10:00pm. See Details
Pickleman's Gourmet Cafe Pickleman's Gourmet Cafe on O Street has four dog-friendly tables, so feel free to bring your dog along. This deli is serving up sandwiches, fresh soups and salads, and pizza. You can get Italian Beef, Buffalo Chicken, and B.L.T. Club sandwiches, plus cups or bowls of Tomato Basil Bisque, Broccoli Cheese, and Lentil Chili. Not sure what to get? Try the combo and get the best of both worlds. For thin and crispy pizzas, Pickleman's Gourmet Cafe has your number with ten varieties and build your own options. If you are looking for something sweet, Pickleman's Gourmet Cafe is making scratch-baked chocolate chip cookies. Please note that table service isn't available, so your dog will need to be tied up outside when you go in to order. See Details
HF Crave HF Crave serves up nothing but burgers and beer in a fast-casual space. Fido is welcome at three dog-friendly outside tables, though you should probably plan to tie him underneath the table before going inside to order. Build your own masterpiece burger, starting with protein options like the HF Cheeseburger (free-range, all-natural beef), grilled chicken breast, or veggie burger. Then choose a bun, cheese, toppings, and extras; pair it with a craft beer and waffle fries to complete the feast. HF Crave is open from 11:00am to 9:00pm Sunday through Thursday and 11:00am to 10:00pm on Friday and Saturday. See Details
Tommy Gunz Bistro Tommy Gunz Bistro is a dog-friendly American restaurant located Grand Island, NE. Fido is welcome to join you beside a table on the covered outdoor patio. Tommy Gunz serves pizza, burgers, sandwiches and steaks in a casual and friendly setting. Pair your favorite dish with a beer or handcrafted cocktail. See Details
Culver's Culver's is a dog-friendly restaurant serving its signature ButterBurgers and fresh frozen custard to Kearney 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
Country Kitchen Country Kitchen is a dog-friendly restaurant serving homestyle comfort food with modern twists to Chadron locals and tourists alike. The Kitchen offers four outdoor tables to dog owners wanting to dig into a plate of Triple Chocolate Pancakes alongside Fido. Country Kitchen's menu is comprised of all-day breakfast items such as pancakes, skillets, omelettes, classic country breakfast plates, hearty soups, fresh salads, appetizers, burgers, and more. Diners with room for dessert can indulge in a slice of pie, sundaes, shakes, malts, cheesecake or an Old Fashioned Apple Crisp. See Details
Jersey Mike's Subs Since 1956, Jersey Mike's Subs has been serving authentic East Coast-style subs on freshly baked bread. At this location on S 15th Street, you and Fido can choose one of the pet-friendly tables outside. Their menu includes a number of hot sandwiches, such as Jersey Mike's Famous Philly: grilled onions, peppers and melted white American cheese; meatball and cheese, melted provolone, tomato sauce, and parmesan cheese; or the big kahuna cheese steak, grilled onions, peppers, mushrooms, jalapenos, and extra melted white American cheese. If you'd rather cut down on the carb's, why not try a grilled veggie wrap: grilled green bell peppers and onions, melted swiss and provolone, lettuce, tomato, and homestyle ranch dressing. Please note that table service isn't available, so your dog will need to be tied up outside when you go in to order. See Details
Nebraska