Dog Friendly Barbecue Restaurants in Indiana

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 barbecue spots in Indiana that will welcome Fido to join you at an outdoor table. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly City Barbeque and Catering
City Barbeque and Catering City Barbeque is a dog-friendly bbq restaurant serving authentic craft barbeque to locals and tourists alike in Indianapolis , IN. Visitors to City Barbeque can bring Fido and head to one of its outdoor tables to dig into a plate of Lo Lo's Pulled Pork with Slaw. Their menu is comprised of smoked meats like Beef Brisket, Turkey Breast, Smoked Sausage, and Pulled Chicken with Bama Sauce, as well as St. Louis-Cut Ribs, fresh salads, chicken dishes, shareable plates, and more. 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
Pet Friendly The Firehouse BBQ & Blues
The Firehouse BBQ & Blues The Firehouse BBQ and Blues, located in Richmond, IN, is a casual bar and eatery that serves up a variety of delectable grub. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their six pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Start off with a cold beer and an order of Jaimie's Jalapenos - peppers stuffed with cream cheese, cheddar, and bacon, roasted to perfection. Next, chow down on the Sparky Sandwich with jalapeno-smoked sausage, pulled pork, pepper jack cheese, and fresh jalapenos, served with house BBQ ranch sauce. Or go for the Tex Mex Wrap with your choice of chicken or pork, black beans, chili beans, grilled peppers and onions, lettuce, and pepper jack cheese wrapped in a flour tortilla. The Firehouse BBQ and Blues is open Monday through Thursday from 11am to 9pm, Friday from 11am to 11pm, and Saturday from 11am to 12am. See Details
Jed’s BBQ & Brew Jed’s BBQ & Brew is a dog-friendly restaurant in Angola, IN, where Fido can join you at an outdoor table. The menu features southern-style wings or original chicken chunks - AKA Fireballs - with your choice of one of Jed's signature sauces, burgers, sandwiches, baby back ribs, fish and chips, and more. Or, try their sirloin steak that's served on a hot granite rock with seasoning and garlic butter for you to cook as you like, at your table! Please note their furry friend may be around to say hello. See Details
Half Liter BBQ & Beer Hall Half Liter is a Texas-style BBQ restaurant in Indianapolis, IN serving house-brewed beers and a wide selection of whiskey. Dogs are welcome to join you during spring, summer and autumn when the 250-seat beer garden is open. See Details
Big Dog's Smokehouse BBQ Big Dog's Smokehouse BBQ, located in Cicero, IN, is a casual eatery that serves up delicious, protein-laden dishes. Choose from menu options including pulled pork sandwiches, loaded baked potatoes, campfire s'mores, and much more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Big Dog's Smokehouse BBQ is open Tuesday through Saturday from 11am to 9pm. See Details
Gather A'Round BBQ Gather A'Round BBQ in Martinsville, IN, is a dog friendly BBQ eatery where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table that is heated in the cooler weather. Come enjoy house-smoke BBQ. See Details
Johnson's BBQ Shack Johnson's BBQ Shack, located in Bargersville, IN, is a casual eatery that serves up a variety of delicious protein-laden fare. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. See Details
City Barbeque The dog-friendly City Barbeque in Lafayette, IN, welcomes Fido at outdoor tables. This fast-casual BBQ joint serves up award-winning beef brisket, pork, chicken sausage, turkey, and St. Louis-cut ribs with homemade sides. Guests can choose from baked beans, corn pudding, collards, vinegar slaw and more. Dessert choices include banana pudding, peach cobbler and triple chocolate cake. See Details
Blind Pig Tavern & Grill Blind Pig Tavern & Grill, located in Michigan City, IN, is a casual eatery that serves up a variety of delicious protein-laden fare. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Call ahead to confirm outdoor seating availability. See Details
Porkys BBQ of Paoli Fido is welcome to join you on the pet-friendly, outdoor patio at Porkys BBQ of Paoli, a restaurant in Paoli, IN. Enjoy appetizers including jalapeño poppers and fried pickles, as well as wings, BBQ, salads, flatbread pizzas and more. They also serve a drinks menu. See Details
Shigs in Pit The cheekily named Shigs in Pit has a few pet-friendly picnic tables where you can dine. Started by three friends, the restaurant specializes in Kansas City BBQ, which the trio has won many awards in. You can try a BBQ dinner plate of Pulled Pork, Chopped Chicken, Pit Ham, Turkey Breast or Jalapeno Cheddar Sausage, or go for a combination platter. Past diners recommend the Burnt Ends, while the restaurant's specialty is the Pork Ribs. Traditional sides are available like Mac and Cheese, Collard Greens and Baked Beans. Open Sunday through Thursday 11am to 9pm, Friday and Saturday 11am to 10pm. See Details
Jefferson Street BBQ Jefferson Street BBQ has ample seating on their pet-friendly deck, just be sure to tell the hostess so you can get table service. The restaurant has a commitment to using local ingredients, and even put together a collective of farms and businesses to help supply the restaurant. You can kick off your meal with an appetizer like Smoked Chicken Wings or the Cornbread Basket. The menu is full of BBQ favorites like whole hog pulled pork, smoked chicken breast, and brisket. See Details
City Barbeque City Barbeque is a dog-friendly restaurant serving authentic and inspired craft barbeque to Carmel locals and tourists alike. Visitors to City Barbeque can bring Fido and head to one of its twelve outdoor tables to dig into a plate of Lo Lo's Pulled Pork with Slaw. The barbeque joint's menu is comprised of smoked meats such as Beef Brisket, Turkey Breast, Smoked Sausage, and Pulled Chicken with Bama Sauce, as well as St. Louis-Cut Ribs, fresh salads, chicken dishes, shareable plates, and more. Diners with room for dessert can indulge in homemade, from scratch sweets, such as Peach Cobbler, Banana Pudding or Triple Chocolate Cake. 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
Barbecue and Bourbon Barbecue and Bourbon is a downhome eatery in Speedway, IN serving up protein-laden plates of wood-smoked barbecue and whiskey cocktails. Dogs are permitted to join you at outdoor tables on the patio. See Details
Hickory Hillz BBQ Hickory Hillz BBQ is a dog-friendly eatery in Edinburgh, IN, where Fido can join you at an outdoor picnic table in the grass, or under the covered barn. Their menu features pulled pork, brisket, ribs, chicken, gumbo, baked beans, potato salad, Key Lime pie, cobbler, and much more. See Details
Parky's Smokehouse Parky's smokes their meat “loooow and sloooow” over hickory and apple woods for unrivaled tenderness. Enjoy homemade soups, side dishes, dressings, and desserts developed from family recipes. Patio seating is dog friendly. See Details
True BBQ and Whiskey Bar True BBQ and Whiskey Bar is a dog-friendly barbecue restaurant in Munster, IN. Fido is welcome to join you at a table on the patio. The menu includes smoked turkey breast, rib tips, pork shoulder, chicken, andouille sausage, corned beef, brisket, and pork belly. There are also several options for vegetarians and vegans. See Details
Famous Dave's Barbeque Famous Dave's Barbeque, located in Indianapolis, is a casual eatery that serves up a plethora of delicious protein-laden dishes. Choose from menu options including starters, salads, soups, ribs, pork, seafood, beef brisket, link sausage, rib tips, chicken, burgers, sandwiches, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their eight pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Start off with an order of the Sweetwater Catfish Fingers - breaded with Cajun-seasoned cornmeal and fried to perfection, served with remoulade and jalapeno sweet and sour sauce. Next, chow down on the Bar-B-Que Tacos - three flour tortillas filled with pico de gallo, cilantro, fresh jalapeno, brisket, and jalapeno-pickled red onions. Or go for the Devil's Spit Burger topped with Devil's Spit BBQ sauce, melted pepper jack cheese, jalapeno bacon, and spicy Hell-Fire pickles! See Details
City Barbeque City Barbeque is a dog-friendly restaurant serving authentic and inspired craft barbeque to Indianapolis locals and tourists alike. Visitors to City Barbeque can bring Fido and head to one of its ten outdoor tables to dig into a plate of Lo Lo's Pulled Pork with Slaw. The barbeque joint's menu is comprised of smoked meats such as Beef Brisket, Turkey Breast, Smoked Sausage, and Pulled Chicken with Bama Sauce, as well as St. Louis-Cut Ribs, fresh salads, chicken dishes, shareable plates, and more. Diners with room for dessert can indulge in homemade, from scratch sweets, such as Peach Cobbler, Banana Pudding or Triple Chocolate Cake. 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
Rusted Silo Southern BBQ & Brew House Bring the whole family to the award winning southern-style barbecue restaurant, which is located in Lizton, IN. Take in the night air at one of the pet-friendly outside tables with Fido while eating classic barbecue foods like brisket and baby back ribs. Be sure to sample the cheese grits or the Mac-n-Beer Cheese, a variation of the classic dish topped with goldfish crackers! See Details
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