Dog Friendly American Restaurants in South Dakota

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

Thirsty's

Rapid City, SD

Thirsty's Thirsty's is a dog-friendly restaurant in Rapid City, DS, that offers a menu of Tex-Mex delights to go along with a huge selection of foreign, domestic and microbrews on tap. Dogs are welcome to join you on their outdoor patio. See Details

Josiah's Coffeehouse & Cafe

Sioux Falls, SD

Josiah's Coffeehouse & Cafe Josiah's Coffeehouse & Cafe is a pet-friendly Sioux Falls, SD eatery. Treat Fido to something delicious off the doggy menu, like a bowl or a pup cup, while you sit outside on the patio together. Humans can sip on fresh, bold coffee or espresso and choose from scones, muffins, wraps, paninis or artisan pizza to eat. See Details

Jacobs Brewhouse & Grocer

Deadwood, SD

Jacobs Brewhouse & Grocer Jacobs Brewhouse and Grocer offers dog-friendly outdoor seating (weather permitting) and a dog menu for Fido in Deadwood, SD. This family-owned and operated brewhouse, restaurant, bakery, and gourmet market caries goodies like organic coffee, homemade doughnuts, and heartier American fare. Call ahead to ensure pet-friendly outdoor seating is available. See Details

The Custer Wolf

Custer, SD

The Custer Wolf The Custer Wolf, located in Custer, SD, is a pet-friendly eatery where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table on their covered patio. This restaurant offers fresh made food and a variety of craft beer and wine. Their menu features tasty dishes such as Kettle Chip Nachos, a Walleye Po'Boy, the Chicken Artichoke Sandwich, Falafel Burger, Fish 'n' Chips, BLT Alfredo, Vegetable Medley w/ Chicken or Cod, and much more. Save room for some bread pudding! See Details

Ruby House Restaurant

Keystone, SD

Ruby House Restaurant Step back into the Old West at Ruby House, a turn-of-the-century style eatery with warm ambiance and dog-friendly outdoor seating. A hearty menu offers potato skins, Santa Fe chicken salad, bourbon ribeye steak, smoked baby back ribs, almond crusted salmon, and New Orleans Cajun pasta. Open seasonally from mid April to October. Call ahead for hours. See Details

Bread & Circus

Sioux Falls, SD

Bread & Circus Bread and Circus, located in Sioux Falls, SD, is a casual American delicatessen that serves up a variety of delicious eats. Dogs are welcome at pet-friendly outdoor tables. Start off with an order of the Naughty Fries topped with pork chile verde, taqueria pickles, queso fresco, cilantro, and radish. Next, chow down on the Fish & Chipwich with wild Alaskan cod, sea salt and vinegar chip crust, bread and butter pickles, tartar slaw, and American cheese on a potato roll. Bread and Circus is open Sunday through Thursday from 11am to 9pm, and Friday through Saturday from 11am to 10pm. See Details

The Back 40 Taphouse Grill

Mitchell, SD

The Back 40 Taphouse Grill The Back 40 Taphouse Grill, located in Mitchell, SD, is a casual, dog friendly eatery where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table on the patio. There outside area offers a live music lineup (check website for schedule) and games. Their menu includes appetizers, burgers, salads, sandwiches and more. See Details

M.B. Haskett Delicatessen

Sioux Falls, SD

M.B. Haskett Delicatessen Located in the heart of downtown Sioux Falls, M.B. Haskett is a deluxe delicatessen dishing out an artisan selection of French, Spanish, and Mediterranean-inflected deli staples, plus coffee roasted locally, wine, and craft beers. Stop by with Fido for brunch, breakfast, lunch, or libations; bring him along for dog-friendly dining and try the signature Muffaletta Sandwich, or go for a Sweet Crepe with raspberry, apricot, strawberry, or Nutella. A seasonal, three-course Prix Fixe dinner is served Friday through Sunday after 5:00pm, and on regular weekdays, the Comfort Pub menu is available with specials like the Strip Fillet and Chicken Rice Bowl. M.B. Haskett is open Monday through Thursday from 7:00am to 9:00pm, Saturday from 8:00am to 11:00pm, and Sunday from 8:00am to 9:00pm; the kitchen closes to prepare dinner Friday through Sunday from 2:00 to 5:00pm. See Details

The Gaslight

Rockerville, SD

The Gaslight The Gaslight is a warm tavern in Rockerville serving up South Dakota standards like Chislic, pork shanks, buffalo burgers, plenty of home-cooked comfort foods, pasta, steak, salad, and more in a bluegrass-themed environment. Fido is welcome at eight dog-friendly outdoor tables! Try the Country Fried Steak or the Loco Burger served open-face on Indian-fry bread with melted cheese and green chili! The Prime Rib served with au jus is a local favorite dish. Every Thursday, the restaurant hosts a Bluegrass Jam! Bring your own instrument or just sit back and enjoy the music. The Gaslight is open seven days a week from 11:00am to 9:00pm. See Details

Phillips Avenue Diner

Sioux Falls, SD

Phillips Avenue Diner Phillips Avenue Diner is a dog-friendly restaurant in Sioux Falls, SD. Order your food to go and enjoy your meal with Fido at a table with an umbrella on their patio. The retro diner serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Try the Classic Diner Breakfast, poutine, or Shore Lunch. Enjoy a drink from the "bottomless fountain" and complete your meal with a malt or shake. See Details

Bobkat's Purple Pie Place

Custer, SD

Bobkat's Purple Pie Place Purple Pie Place in Custer is a can't-miss cafe serving famous homemade pies, plus lunch fare like salads, sandwiches, chicken pot pie, paninis, and mac-and-cheese. Bring Fido along to the dog-friendly outdoor tables and sample scratch-made Rhubarb, Bumbleberry, or Peach Pies, or go for a full meal and try the Classic Italian Panini topped with ham, salami, and provolone and served with Caesar dip. Or, go for the signature Chicken Pot Pie! Ice cream and sundaes are served for dessert as well. See Details

The Canteen at the Custer Beacon

Custer, SD

The Canteen at the Custer Beacon The Canteen at The Custer Beacon, located in Custer, SD, is a casual, dog-friendly eatery where Fido is welcome to join you inside or at an outdoor table. Their menu features wings, salads, bowls, sandwiches and more. Beer and wine also available. See Details

Sugar Shack

Deadwood, SD

Sugar Shack Sugar Shack is a dog-friendly American restaurant situated just outside Deadwood, SD. Fido is welcome to join you at a picnic table on the fully covered spacious outside patio. Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner, Sugar Shack is best known for their juicy burgers, grilled cheese sandwiches, chicken fried steak and popular Friday Fish Fry. For breakfast, enjoy a signature Sugar Shack Scramble, biscuits and gravy, or traditional Old Timers breakfast. Pair your dish with an ice-cold beer or choose from a selection of juices, soda, tea, coffee, or hot chocolate. See Details

The Depot Pub & Grill

Mitchell, SD

The Depot Pub & Grill Fido is welcome on the back patio at The Depot Pub & Grill in Mitchell, SD. This dog-friendly, family-run eatery features American cuisine in a casual atmosphere. Menu items include steak dishes, burgers, soups and homemade desserts. They have 30 beers on tap and a full bar for all your beverage needs. See Details

Tailgators Sports Bar & Grill

Brandon, SD

Tailgators Sports Bar & Grill Tailgators Grill and Bar is a casual tavern serving up bar food like tacos, appetizers, small plates, pizzas, sandwiches, chicken, seafood, steak, burgers, soups, salads, and seasonal specialties. Bring Fido along to the patio area with five dog-friendly tables and seating for ten! Try the Grilled Fish Tacos with pan-seared white fish, shredded lettuce, pico de gallo, spicy ranch, and lime, or feast on the House Specialty Burger topped with cheddar cheese, pecan wood bacon, and sauteed mushrooms on toasted ciabatta, and don�t forget to wash it all down with a draft from the well-stocked bar! Tailgators Grill and Bar is open 7:00am to 12:00 midnight Sunday through Thursday and Friday and Saturday from 7:00am to 2:00am. See Details

Pheasant Restaurant & Lounge

Brookings, SD

Pheasant Restaurant & Lounge Brookings� oldest full-service restaurant, The Pheasant started as a small gas-station cafe and has grown into an institution serving up a menu of hand-pattied and char-broiled burgers, other grilled entrees, seafood, platters, salads, pasta, and handmade sandwiches, plus a full bar serving wine, liquor, cocktails, and beer. Five dog-friendly tables are perfect for Fido; bring him along and enjoy the live music on certain nights! Try the Wild Canadian Walleye, caught in cold Canadian waters, lightly breaded, and pan-seared with fresh lemon, served with garlic mashed potatoes or fresh vegetables. Finish it off with Trevor�s Artisanal Ice Cream, made in-house! The Pheasant is open Monday through Thursday 11:00am to 9:00pm and Friday and Saturday from 11:00am to 10:00pm; the lounge stays open until midnight or later. Monday nights feature live jazz music. See Details

The Farmhouse Bistro & Bar

Spearfish, SD

The Farmhouse Bistro & Bar Enjoy beautiful views and delicious food at dog-friendly eatery The Farmhouse Bistro & Bar which is located in Spearfish, SD. Fido is welcome to join you at a table on the back patio which overlooks Spearfish Creek. The Farmhouse serve a seasonal selection of dishes for lunch and dinner which include salad, sandwiches, burgers and larger seafood and meat entrees. See Details

Culver's

Rapid City, SD

Culver's Culver's is a dog-friendly restaurant serving its signature ButterBurgers and fresh frozen custard to Rapid City 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

Scoreboard Pub & Grille

Mitchell, SD

Scoreboard Pub & Grille Scoreboard Pub & Grille in Mitchell, South Dakota, welcomes Fido at a table with an umbrella as you enjoy traditional pub favorites and cold drinks. Live music is presented occasionally. The location is perfect for watching various events that take place on Main Street. See Details

Sioux Falls Overlook Cafe

Sioux Falls, SD

Sioux Falls Overlook Cafe Located in a restored 1908 hydroelectric plant on the east bank of the Big Sioux River, Falls Overlook Cafe features a light menu of salads, quick bites, hot and cold sandwiches, and homemade desserts. Bring Fido along to any of ten-table dog-friendly patio with views of the falls! Try Falls Fries battered in beer and served with garlic aioli, or go for a Berry Berry Salad with fresh strawberries, blueberries, sliced almonds, blueberry croutons, and poppy seed dressing. The fan-favorite Brisket Sweet Potato is a can�t-miss: beef brisket and shredded cheese atop a baked sweet potato, drizzled with chipotle cream and served with greens. Falls Overlook Cafe is open Monday through Thursday from 11:00am to 3:00pm, Friday and Saturday from 11:00am to 9:30pm, and Sunday from 11:00am to 8:00pm. See Details