There are 18 dog-friendly restaurants in Des Plaines that welcome dogs at their outdoor tables. Need help to decide where to eat? Here’s a detailed description of each restaurant, along with pictures and reviews from other dog owners. Coming from out of town? Get a discounted rate on pet friendly hotels in Des Plaines. Bone appetit!
American Wild Burger
American Wild Burger is a dog-friendly eatery serving gluten-free, vegan, and meat dishes to locals and tourists alike. Visitors to American Wild Burger wanting to dig into a WildBurger, a patty created with a combination of beef, chicken, and turkey, alongside their furry friend can sit at one of its four outdoor tables to enjoy their meal. The restaurant's menu includes build-your-own burger options, wraps, sandwiches, wings, tacos, signature burgers such as the Cali Classic and the Philly Burger, and Cheese Fries. Visitors recommend giving the Southwest Stuffed Avacado a try.
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Dairy Queen
Dairy Queen is a dog-friendly quick-service food concept serving frozen sweet treats to Des Plaines locals and tourists alike. four outdoor tables are available to dog owners with a sweet tooth wanting to indulge alongside Fido. Dairy Queen's menu is comprised of Grillburgers, artisan-style sandwiches, hot dogs, chicken strip baskets, snacks such as Pretzel Sticks with Zesty Queso, Potato Skins, and chicken snack melts, salads, and sides such as fries, onion rings, and cheese curds. Its menu also includes blizzards, hot desserts a la mode, dipped cones, sundaes, cold and blended coffees, shakes, malts, and Orange Julius drinks. A drive-thru window is also available if you don't want to tie your dog up outside while you go in to order.
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Rand Red Hots
Rand Red Hots is a dine in and drive thru shop serving a variety of hot dogs and fresh cut fries in a dog-friendly environment. Visitors to Rand Red Hots wanting to enjoy a Banana Malt alongside their furry friend can sit at one of its five outdoor tables. Along with hot dogs, its menu includes Polish sausage, tamales, shakes, malts, cones, Frozen Bananas, chills, floats, and sundaes. Regulars recommend the strawberry milkshake. Rand Red Hots is open seven days a week from 11am to 10pm.
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Don's Dock
Serving fresh seafood in a dog-friendly environment, Don's Dock is a seafood restaurant and market visited by locals and tourists alike. Guests wanting to dig into a plate of freshly breaded shrimp alongside their canine can head to one of Don's six picnic tables, some of which are located in a grassy area. Don's is BYOB and its menu includes items fried by the pound, from hush puppies to beer battered cod, seafood meals served with fries, coleslaw, and sauce, frilled meals, seafood tacos, sandwiches, lobster rolls, Po'Boy's, soups, salads, desserts, and more. Frequent visitors to the seafood shop are hooked on the monthly specials and recommend trying the fried shrimp. The Dock is open Monday through Thursday from 9am to 8pm, Friday from 9am to 9pm, and Saturday from 9am to 8pm.
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Gigio's Pizzeria & Restaurant
Gigio's Pizzeria and Restaurant is a dog-friendly eatery serving New York-style pizza created from high-quality ingredients. Visitors to Gigio's wanting to enjoy a slice alongside their furry friend can sit at one of its seven outdoor tables to enjoy their meal. Its menu includes salads, sandwiches, panzerotti, regular crust pizza, pan crust pizza, traditional Italian dishes, daily specials, lasagna, chicken dishes, and desserts. Regulars recommend ordering the cheesy garlic beef sandwich, and saving room for the cannolis. The pizzeria is open Sunday from 3pm to 9pm, Monday through Thursday from 11am to 9pm, Friday from 11am to 11pm and Saturday from 11am to 9pm.
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Cold Stone Creamery
Cold Stone Creamery is a dog-friendly shop serving sweets to Des Plaines locals and tourists alike. A few outdoor tables are available to dog owners with a sweet tooth and Fido in tow. The Creamery's menu is made up of ice cream, yogurt, and sorbet flavors made fresh in-store. Guests can choose from a variety of fruits, candies, and nuts to have mixed into their frozen treat on a granite stone. Ice cream cakes and cupcakes, and ice cream pies and cookie sandwiches, shakes, and smoothies are also available. Please note that table service isn't available, so your dog will need to be tied up outside while you go in to order.
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Tap House Grill
You can find good times and dog-friendly seating at Tap House Grill. This location in Des Plaines offers eight tables outside so you can enjoy a tasty drink and meal with your pooch. The features a creative selection of cocktails, margaritas, mojitos, wine, and beer. Pair that with one of their many unique pub plates including dishes like tacos, burgers, wings, flatbreads, and sandwiches. Anything with a bun or bread can be substituted with a gluten-free alternative to accommodated dietary needs. House favorites include the Loaded Tater Totchos, Pretzel Prime Rib Dip sandwich, and Farm Burger. Vegetarians fear not! There are a few selections for you like the Fried Avocado Tacos. Be sure to keep an eye on your local restaurant's social media page for special events like live music and beer festivals.
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Potbelly Sandwich Shop
Potbelly Sandwich Shop, located in Des Plaines, is a casual delicatessen-style eatery that serves up a variety of tasty noshes. Choose from menu options including soups, salads, sandwiches, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their ten pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Try the Wreck Sandwich with salami, Angus roast beef, oven-roasted turkey, hickory-smoked ham, melted Swiss, lettuce, tomato, and mayo on multigrain bread. Or go for the Uptown Salad with romaine, iceberg, spinach, all-natural grilled chicken, crumbled bleu cheese, red grapes, apples, dried cranberries, diced red onion, and candied walnuts. Before you leave, grab a shake in your favorite flavor (Vanilla, Chocolate, Coffee, Oreo, Banana, Mixed Berry, Strawberry, and more.) Please note that table service isn't available, so you'll need to tie your dog up while you order inside.
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Potbelly Sandwich Shop
Potbelly Sandwich Shop, located in Des Plaines, is a casual delicatessen-style eatery that serves up a variety of tasty noshes. Choose from menu options including soups, salads, sandwiches, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their ten pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Try the Wreck Sandwich with salami, Angus roast beef, oven-roasted turkey, hickory-smoked ham, melted Swiss, lettuce, tomato, and mayo on multigrain bread. Or go for the Uptown Salad with romaine, iceberg, spinach, all-natural grilled chicken, crumbled bleu cheese, red grapes, apples, dried cranberries, diced red onion, and candied walnuts. Before you leave, grab a shake in your favorite flavor (Vanilla, Chocolate, Coffee, Oreo, Banana, Mixed Berry, Strawberry, and more.) Please note that table service isn't available, so you'll need to tie your dog up while you order inside.
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Countryside Saloon
Countryside Saloon is a dog-friendly sports bar in Des Plaines, IL that serves daily drink specials and homemade food in a fun, welcoming atmosphere. Their menu includes burgers, sandwiches, wraps, specialty pizzas, pasta and more. You can pair your meal with a cold beer from the rotating tap list. Dogs are welcome at outside tables.
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Balkanika Restaurant
Balkanika Restaurant is a dog-friendly spot to eat modern European cuisine, Bulgarian items, Italian specialties, and Mediterranean dishes. Visitors to Balkanika wanting to dig into a pile of pasta while their pooch lounges underfoot can head to one of its twenty outdoor tables to enjoy their meal. The Restaurant's large menu includes a wide range of appetizers, starters, salads, soups, pizzas, a variety of traditional entrees, seafood, grilled meats, and desserts. Former visitors to Balkanika Restaurant recommend ordering the leg of lamb, the garlic tripe or the Shopska salad. The restaurant is open Monday through Thursday from 9:00am to 2:30am, Friday and Saturday from 9:00am to 2:00am and Sunday from 9:00am to 2:30am.
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The Gyros Factory
The Gyros Factory is a dog-friendly spot to grab a burger. Visitors to the Factory wanting to dig into a Crispy Chicken Greek Salad alongside their canine can relax at one of its two outdoor tables to enjoy their meal. The restaurant's menu includes gyros, char-broiled chicken and burgers, bbq, hot dogs, vegetarian options, seafood, salads, sandwiches, and more. Former visitors recommend ordering a hot dog. The Gyros Factory is open Monday through Saturday from 10:30am to 9:00pm.
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Charcoal Delights
Charcoal Delights, located in Des Plaines, IL, is a casual fast-food-style 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. Charcoal Delights is open Monday through Friday from 9am to 9pm, and Saturday through Sunday from 8am to 9pm.
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Log Cabin Inn
Fido can join you at one of the tables outside Log Cabin Inn, a dog-friendly eatery in Des Plaines, IL. Menu options include traditional Polish dishes, as well as sandwiches, soups, burgers and more.
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Paradise Pup
Paradise Pup is a pet-friendly establishment in Des Plaines, IL. They offer a few outdoor picnic tables for you and your pup. Their menu features specialty hot dogs, juicy burgers and shakes. Please note table service isn't available, so Fido must remain outside while you order.
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Las Asadas Fresh Mexican Grill & Taqueria Lee St
Dine beside your four-legged companion at the dog-friendly Las Asadas Fresh Mexican Grill & Taqueria in Des Plaines, IL. The three outdoor tables make this a great spot to unwind during lunch and dinner. Menu items include tacos, burritos, sopes, quesadillas, tortas and tostadas. Table service isn't provided, so Fido must remain outside while you order inside.
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El Fast Burrito
El Fast Burrito is a pet-friendly eatery at Lee Street Commons in Des Plaines, IL. Bring Fido along while you enjoy a meal outside on the sidewalk patio. They serve Mexican specialties and combo meals, plus cocktails and imported beer.
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Giordano's
Giordano's, located in Des Plaines, is a casual Italian eatery that serves up a variety of tasty dishes. Choose from menu options including appetizers, salads, pizza, sandwiches, pasta, and more. 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 Calamari and More - fried calamari, green beans, lemon rings, banana peppers, and shaved fennel, served with house-made marinara sauce. Next, chow down on the Bacon BBQ Chicken Stuffed Deep Dish Pizza with BBQ-basted chicken, bacon, balsamic onions, and BBQ sauce! Or go for the Toasted Italiano Sandwich with salami, pepperoni, smoked ham, provolone, lettuce, tomato, onions, and red wine vinaigrette served on toasted garlic ciabatta bread. Please note that table service isn't available, so your dog will need to be tied up outside when you go in to order.
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312 Chicago
This Italian spot, located in the pet-friendly Allegro Royal Sonesta Hotel, is a favorite for diners in the Chicago Loop. Leashed dogs are welcome on the outdoor patio during the summer months.
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