Dog Friendly Barbecue Restaurants in Michigan

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

Pet Friendly The Deck
The Deck The Deck, located in Muskegon, MI, is a casual, dog friendly BBQ eatery where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table. They offer a full menu of specialty smoked foods made in house from scratch, including pulled pork, beef brisket, smoked chicken, and sausage, as well as nachos, fresh salads, and burritos. And for those who prefer it, they also offer gluten- and allergy-free food choices. See Details
Pet Friendly Lake Superior Smokehouse Brewpub
Lake Superior Smokehouse Brewpub Lake Superior Smokehouse Brewpub is a dog-friendly eatery in Marquette, MI. Fido is welcome to join you at a table on the patio. The menu includes appetizers, brisket, ribs, pulled pork, chicken, andouille sausage, sandwiches, and salads. Please note live entertainment is held on select nights. See Details
Smoke Street BBQ- Milford Smoke Street BBQ is home to four dog-friendly tables. The menu at this BBQ joint is packed full of classic sides from the kitchen and classic mains from the grill. You may want to indulge in one of the combos available, such as the Boss Hog Combo, loaded with pulled pork, sliced brisket, sausage links, cornbread, and two sides. The menu also includes a few interesting pizzas that also take their inspiration from the grill. You and Fido may want to share a loaded bbq pizza, covered in pulled chicken, pulled pork, chopped brisket, cilantro, grilled red onion, and served on a street sauce base. Smoke Street BBQ is open Monday through Thursday from 11am to 10pm, Friday to Saturday from 11am to 11pm, and Sunday from 12pm to 9pm. See Details
Woodpile BBQ Shack Woodpile BBQ Shack is a dog-friendly spot to find freshly smoked meats and made from scratch ice creams in Clawson. Dog owners with a hankering for The Woodpile Sandwich, loaded with pulled pork, brisket, sliced sausage, and bacon, can devour it alongside their canine companion at one of the Shack's sixty outdoor seats. Woodpile BBQ Shack's menu includes meats such as Central Texas Beef Brisket, Pulled Pork, Pulled Chicken, Smoked Jalapeno Cheddar Sausage, Half Smoked Chicken, St. Louis Spare Ribs, Texas Trinity, and Burnt Ends, as well as combination meals, sandwiches, and sides such as BBQ Mac, Roadside Pit Beans, Home Style Slaw, Seasonal Veggies, and Cornbread. Frequent visitors recommend ordering the Pepper Jack Mac and Cheese to accompany your meal. Woodpile BBQ Shack is open seven days a week year round. From October through April it is open daily from 11am to 9pm, and May through September it stays open on Friday and Saturday from 11am to 10pm. See Details
Ice House BBQ Ice House BBQ, located in Mackinac Island, MI, 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. Start off with an order of the Colossal Onion Rings - hand-cut and Panko-battered, served with cinnamon-chipotle dipping sauce. Next, chow down on the Brisket Sandwich with smoked brisket, onion marmalade, pepper jack cheese, and horseradish on toasted brioche. Or go for the Smokehouse Burger topped with maple sugar bacon, tomato, cheddar cheese, caramelized onions, and a fried egg on toasted brioche. See Details
Saddleback BBQ Saddleback BBQ is a dog-friendly restaurant in Lansing, MI, serving authentic Southern BBQ produced on-site in a reverse-flow smoker. Fido can join you at an outdoor picnic table. Saddleback BBQ's menu includes brisket, pulled pork, chicken dishes, sandwiches, tacos, specials, and sides such as corn cake, baked beans, coleslaw, sweet potatoes, and collard greens. See Details
Rustic Hog Barbecue Rustic Hog Barbecue, located in Lake City, MI, 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. Rustic Hog Barbecue is open Thursday from 11am to 3pm, Friday through Saturday from 11am to 6pm, and Sunday from 11am to 3pm. See Details
Ginopolis’ Bar-BQ Smokehouse Ginopolis’ Bar-BQ Smokehouse is a dog-friendly restaurant in Brighton, MI. Fido is welcome to join you at an umbrella-shaded table on the outside patio. The menu features a range of smoked meats served with sides and cornbread. Choose from brisket, ribs, pulled pork and chicken with your favorite signature sauce. Additional menu choices include catfish and shrimp, mac n' cheese, sandwiches and hand-cut chips, and salads with a toasted breadstick. See Details
Fenton Fire Hall Fenton Fire Hall offers pet-friendly outdoor seating in Fenton, MI. Bring Fido along while you enjoy a meal at one of the umbrella-shaded tables on the relaxing front patio. Their menu includes barbecue sandwiches and combo meat plates, plus homestyle sides, beer and soft drinks. See Details
Block Brewing Company Block Brewing Company in Brighton, MI, welcomes Fido to join you on their dog-friendly outdoor patio. You and your pup can relax at a cafe table while enjoying one of their many handcrafted beers. They serve a variety of food including smoked BBQ, pizza and salads. Gluten-free and vegetarian options are available. They also have a full liquor bar. See Details
Molasses Smokehouse and Bar Fido is welcome on the seasonally available patio tables outside Molasses Smokehouse and Bar, a dog-friendly eatery in Midland, MI. This St. Louis-style BBQ joint offers excellent meats smoked low and slow, as well as classic sides. See Details
Beale St Smokehouse Beale St. Smokehouse is a dog-friendly spot to grab a plate of Southern-Style Memphis barbecue for locals and tourists alike. Visitors to Beale St. Smokehouse can sit at one of its six outdoor tables to enjoy their meal alongside their furry friend. The barbecue joint's menu includes pulled pork, brisket, pulled chicken, bone-in chicken, St. Louis Ribs, baby back ribs, burgers, specialty sandwiches, salads, and desserts. Regulars rave about the smoked sausage and the cornbread and recommend ordering a combo plate. Beale St. Smokehouse is open Sunday from 11am to 8pm, Monday through Thursday from 11am to 9pm and Friday and Saturday from 11am to 10pm. See Details
Smokey Jose's Dogs are welcome to join you for BBQ on the pet-friendly patio of Smokey Jose’s on Mackinac Island, MI. Enjoy sandwiches, wraps, salads, platters, tacos and more served with homemade sides like baked beans, coleslaw, waffle fries, mac and cheese and corn bread. Be sure to save room for one of their desserts like the Turtle Bistro Cake. See Details
Silver Lake Chicken Shack Dogs are welcome at the outdoor seating at pet-friendly restaurant Silver Lake Chicken Shake in Mears, MI. Claiming to have the "best ever wings you will ever eat", the menu offers exclusively wings. Online ordering is available to help you skip the line and enjoy your meal faster. See Details
Meat BBQ Meat BBQ is a casual, dog friendly BBQ joint where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor, umbrella shaded table. Whether you are looking for some delicious smoked chicken wings, juicy brisket, tender pulled pork or more, you are sure to find the perfect meal at Meat! Pair one of their delicious smoked meat plates with your favorite craft beer from an ever changing draft list. They also have a full bar to mix up your favorite cocktails, as well as homemade drinks like delicious sangria. See Details
The Garage Bar & Grill The Garage Bar & Grill is a refurbished mechanic's garage-turned barbecue restaurant. There is a large, dog-friendly outdoor patio with picnic tables where you and Fido can enjoy house-smoked meats, bar food, dinner specials and libations. See Details
The Pit Stop The Pit Stop is a dog-friendly BBQ joint with the motto, ""Pigs fear us...Carnivores stalk us."" Visitors to The Pit Stop with Fido in tow can eat alongside their pet at one of its two outdoor picnic tables. The Pit Stop asks that guests with dogs order their meal to go and take it out to enjoy. The Pit Stop's award-winning menu includes platters of sausage, chicken, pulled pork, and brisket, as well as, wraps and homemade sides. Frequent visitors recommend ordering mac and cheese to accompany your meal. The Pit Stop is open Thursday and Friday from 11:00am to 6:30pm." See Details
Biercamp A pet-friendly meat shop and microbrewery, Biercamp is also a sandwich and sausage eatery. Those wanting to enjoy a drink and a meal alongside their pup can head to one of Biercamp's six plus outdoor tables. Its menu rotates throughout the week and includes in-house brewed beers, gluten free meal options, pulled pork sandwiches, smothered tater tots and Japanese curry. Regulars to the shop recommend ordering a brat with a beer to wash it down. Biercamp is open Tuesday through Saturday from 11am to 7pm. See Details
Johnny V's Smoke Shack Johnny V's Smoke Shack, located in Perry, MI, is a casual barbecue restaurant 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. Johnny V's Smoke Shack is open Monday through Thursday from 11:30am to 9pm, Friday from 11:30am to 10pm, Saturday from 12pm to 10pm, and Sunday from 12pm to 9pm. See Details
Dr. Rolf's Barbeque Dr. Rolf's Barbeque is a dog-friendly restaurant in Muskegon, MI. Bring Fido along and try their mouthwatering barbeque, including sliders, sandwiches, tacos, and meat plates, all available with pulled pork, smoked chicken, or brisket. Dogs are welcome outside on the front patio, which is partially shaded by umbrellas and has views of downtown. Fresh water and a bowl is available by request. See Details
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