Dog Friendly American Restaurants in Vermont

The historic Bennington Publyk House & Tavern offers traditional New England hospitality with great American favorites served on their partially covered patio, where Fido is welcome to dine with you at an outdoor table while he enjoys a fresh bowl of water and complimentary treats. Enjoy beautiful sunsets and great Mt. Anthony views from the dog-friendly decks during summer & fall.

Idletyme Brewing Company is a dog-friendly brewery and restaurant in Stowe, VT. Your leashed dog is welcome to join you on the outdoor patio. Try their Idletyme Reuben, Beyond Vegetarian Burger, or roasted Prime Rib while you're visiting. Make sure to pair your meal with the Idletyme Double IPA, Bohemia Pilsner Lager, or Oatmeal Stout.

Backyard is a casual, dog friendly eatery where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table. The "Yard" offers a full menu with a focus on tacos, smash burgers, tater tots, and other indulgent comfort food, craft and domestic beer, whiskies and more.

The Vermont Pub & Brewery provides a welcoming atmosphere where guests can enjoy traditional pub fare alongside a diverse selection of craft beers, all in the heart of Burlington, VT. The menu features classic favorites, ensuring that there’s something for everyone to savor. For those who love the outdoors, the shaded patio is dog friendly, making it a perfect spot to relax with your furry friend on sunny days.

The Meltdown Grilled Cheese and Tap Room is a dog-friendly American restaurant in Barre, VT. Fido is welcome to join you beside a table on the open air outdoor patio for lunch or dinner. The Meltdown serve an enticing variety of grilled cheese sandwiches, as well as mac n' cheese, soups, salads, and desserts. Diners will also find a wide selection of beer and wine on tap.

Fido can join you at an outdoor table at The Spot, a dog-friendly, surf-style restaurant in Burlington, VT. While they don't have a full dog menu, you can purchase doggy ice cream for your lucky pup to enjoy! The human menu on offer is fresh and local and includes the classic breakfast, Huevos Rancheros, and the lunchtime favorite, Peahi fish tacos. On the seasonally-changing dinner menu, you and Fido can check out the crispy tofu with braised greens, seasoned tofu with a medley of roasted vegetables and braised greens.

Located in the popular Church Street Marketplace, Church Street Tavern in Burlington, VT is a dog-friendly restaurant and bar. Fido is welcome to join you at an umbrella-covered table on their sidewalk patio. Their classic American fare includes salads, homemade soups and burgers. Enjoy a pint from a selection of over 14 craft beers on tap.

Ye Olde Tavern in Manchester Center, VT, welcomes pups on its seasonal patio, where pups can enjoy a special dog menu alongside their humans. This colonial-era tavern, dating back to 1790, offers a historic New England dining experience. Outdoor seating is weather permitting; call ahead to confirm pet-friendly availability.

The Putney Diner in Putney, VT, is pet friendly. Pet parents and their canine companions can dine outside at seasonal tables on the front porch. Stop by for breakfast, lunch, or dinner options, including omelets, sandwiches, salads, burgers, and more.

Bring Fido to Black Sheep Bistro in Vergennes, VT. This dog-friendly eatery invites two- and four-legged friends to sit together at one of the outdoor tables on the seasonal sidewalk patio. Their dinner menu features customer favorites like Thai broiled haddock, brie & bacon chicken breast, and crispy tofu.

Papa Pete's is a restaurant in Bennington, VT, and home to the giant pancakes, so bring your appetites. The pet-friendly outdoor seating area welcomes dogs, but calling ahead to confirm availability is encouraged.

Blue Paddle Bistro is a pet-friendly eatery nestled in the Lake Champlain Islands of South Hero, VT. Dog owners with Fido in tow can head to one of Blue Paddles "very dog-friendly" tables on the grass or the deck. The menu includes appetizers, soups, salads, burgers and sandwiches, and entrees such as coffee-crusted pork tenderloin, grilled ribeye, pan-seared scallops, butternut squash ravioli, and more.

Worthy Burger, located in Royalton, VT, is a casual American eatery that serves up a variety of delicious drinks and tasty fare. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Outdoor seating may be dependent on the season and weather, so be sure to call ahead! Please note your pup must remain outside while you go in to order.

The Copper Grouse is a lovely American restaurant located in the Taconic Hotel in Manchester, VT. Along with the hotel, the eatery's patio is pet friendly and welcomes pups to dine with their owners. Both you and Fido will stay comfortable with shade for the sun and heaters for the cool temperatures. Try their seared duck breast with sauteed vegetables.

Since 1974, Fire & Ice has been serving the community of Middlebury, VT. This local eatery welcomes dogs to sit with their owners at one of the pet-friendly tables outside on one of the four decks. The dinner menu features American classics like salads, seafood, chicken, steak, pasta and burgers.

Fido is welcome in the seasonal outdoor picnic area at The Crooked Ram in Manchester, VT. This dog-friendly, upscale restaurant serves modern American food. Along with their assorted menu options, they offer local craft beer and biodynamic wines.

Noonie's Deli has four dog-friendly picnic tables. Enjoy their locally famous sandwiches on fresh, homemade bread, soups, salads, and fresh-baked goodies. The kitchen's favorite sandwiches on the menu include the Tyrion Lannister, served with grilled chicken, bacon, avocado, jalapeno pepper, banana pepper, lettuce, tomato, melted cheddar cheese, and spicy buffalo dressing. The regular menu is subsidized by a menu full of specials that change every day. Noonie's Deli is open weekdays from 8am to 7pm and weekends from 11am to 7pm.

Request one of a dozen dog-friendly tables at Grazers in Williston, VT, where pups can enjoy a treat from a special dog menu. For humans, burgers reign supreme, made with local Vermont beef and topped with regional ingredients—like the Green Mountain Burger featuring Highgate Creamery Boucher Blue. Pair your meal with a selection of fries or poutine, or opt for one of their hearty sandwiches, such as the buttermilk-battered fried chicken or classic fried fish.

Sneakers Bistro, located in Winooski, VT, is a trendy 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. Sneakers Bistro is open daily from 7am to 3pm.

The dog-friendly Archie's Grill in Shelburne, VT, invites Fido to join you at a table on their outdoor patio, weather permitting. Umbrellas offer shade while you dine in the summer, and heaters are available on the patio in cooler weather. Their classic American fare includes salads, sandwiches and burgers. Enjoy a pint of beer or a root beer float.