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Dog Friendly Restaurants in Ely, IA

There are 90 dog-friendly restaurants within 20 miles of Ely 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 Ely. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly Red's Alehouse

Red's Alehouse

North Liberty, IA

Red's Alehouse shares a love for craft drinks and good food by serving a diverse range of craft brews on tap, cocktails, and food menus. Fido will have plenty of space on their large outdoor patio with over twenty dog-friendly tables. The food selection features burgers, steak, seafood, sandwiches, flatbreads, and snacks. Many of their dishes can be modified to be gluten free upon request. Red's serves over a dozen beers on tap with many more by the bottle. You'll also find a diverse list of cocktails and wine. Red's Alehouse is open Monday through Thursday from 11:00am to 10:00pm, Friday through Saturday from 11:00am to 10:30pm, and Sunday from 10:00am to 9:30pm.

Pet Friendly Big Grove Brewery & Taproom

Big Grove Brewery & Taproom

Big Grove Brewery & Taproom

Big Grove Brewery and Taproom, located in Iowa City, IA, is a casual bar and eatery that serves up a variety of delicious brews and eats. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Start off with a cold beer and an order of the Flash-Fried Cauliflower in your choice of Buffalo, Korean BBQ, or Sesame Ginger. Next, chow down on the Pollo Chipotle Tacos with roasted chicken thigh, chipotle sauce, pepitas, queso fresco, white onion, and cilantro. You could also go for the Banh Mi Sandwich with grilled, marinated pork shoulder, sriracha-lime aioli, pickled veggies, jalapeño and cilantro on a toasted bun.

Pullman Bar & Diner

Pullman Bar & Diner

Pullman Bar and Diner dishes out Midwestern diner fare with a twist, cocktails, craft brews, and more in an authentic diner space. Bring Fido along to six dog-friendly outdoor tables and choose from menu options including avocado toast, smoothie bowls, cubano sandwiches, a BLT salad, shrimp and grits, local veggie succotash, and more! Pullman Bar and Diner is open Monday through Thursday from 8am to 10pm, Friday through Saturday from 8am to 10:30pm, and Sunday from 8am to 9pm.

Bluebird Cafe

North Liberty, IA

Bluebird Cafe welcomes dogs at four outdoor tables! This cafe works with locally-sourced food partners in the area to serve up a mellow Midwestern menu. Breakfast is available all day everyday and includes classics like steak and eggs, biscuits and gravy, and a wide selection of omelets. Try the Bluebird BQ burger for lunch which comes with bacon, cheddar cheese, fried onions and BBQ sauce. Other favorites include the crab cake po'boy and the portobella salad. Dinner entrees include lasagna, New York strip, meatloaf and more. A fine selection of beer, wine and choice cocktails are available all day in addition to their delectable dessert menu. Bluebird Cafe is open Monday through Sunday 7am to 9pm.

Basta

Voted the Best Italian Restaurant in Johnson County by readers of the Iowa City Press-Citizen, Basta is an upscale pizzeria and ristorante serving up modern Italian cuisine, Napoli-style pizza, and plenty of wine by the bottle or glass just a block away from the Old Capitol. Bring Fido along to several dog-friendly outdoor tables and start out with dates hand-stuffed with Italian sausage and topped with pancetta, Gorgonzola, and Calabrian chile tomato sauce, then go for a Hanger Steak or Margherita pizza. Pasta specials include Crab Spaghetti and Roasted Butternut Squash Ravioli. Basta is open seven days a week from 11:00am to 10:00pm.

Backpocket Brewing

Backpocket Brewing

Backpocket Brewing serves a wide range of flavorful Iowa-brewed craft beer in a modern and open atmosphere that offers dog-friendly outside seating on their spacious patio. Patrons can choose from 18 taps of traditional and experimental brews before digging into a hearty food menu that includes charcuterie, salads, dips, brick oven specialty pizza, and for dessert, tiramisu and root beer floats.

Bluebird Diner

Bluebird Diner is a hearty cafe serving up Midwestern soul food like Corned Beef Hash and Eggs, The El Lobo Burger topped with chili verde and melted pepper jack cheese, and Honey-Chipotle Glazed Pork Chops. Bring Fido along to the handful of pet-friendly outdoor tables for breakfast, lunch, or dinner! Start your day off with Steak and Eggs, or stop by for a burger at lunchtime. Try the signature Bluebird Noodles for dinner: linguine with marinara or alfredo and garlic bread. Coffee, wine, and beer are available as well, including a house-brewed Bluebird Bitter beer. Bluebird Diner is open Monday through Saturday from 7:00am to 9:00pm and Sunday from 7:00am to 8:00pm.

LP Street Food

Cedar Rapids, IA

LP Street Food is a dog-friendly eatery in Cedar Rapids, IA. Fido is welcome to join you at a table on the patio. Adirondack chairs even have hooks to secure a dog leash! The restaurant offers unpretentious but delicious street food creations from around the globe. Have one of the seasonal cocktails with your meal. Visit their Instagram feed to view the daily specials.

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Bread Garden Market & Bakery

Bread Garden Market & Bakery

Bread Garden Market and Bakery in Iowa City is a grocery store with a hot bar serving up specials like chicken tenders, Italian sausage pasta bake, and Asian meatballs, plus plenty of pet-friendly patio seating! Try light fare, Fried Chicken, and Scalloped Corn, grab a bottle of wine from inside the store, and enjoy on the patio with three dog-friendly tables! Bread Garden Market and Bakery is open seven days a week from 6:30am to 10:00pm.

Press Coffee Company

Press Coffee Company

Press Coffee Company is a simple pet-friendly coffee house serving up French-pressed coffee, plus tea, espresso, smoothies and baked goods in Iowa City, IA! Donuts from Daylight Donuts are available on Saturdays and Sundays. Fido is welcome at their outdoor tables, and water bowls are provided outside! Bring him along for a signature French press, or go for an espresso drink.

Ox Yoke Inn

Ox Yoke Inn offers a limited menu on the pet-friendly patio. Located in a building that dates back to 1856, this National Historic Landmark houses a menu full of old world German and American recipes that have been passed down from generation to generation, including a popular honey apple pork dish that has been featured on Pork Paradise on the Travel Channel. The Ox Yoke Inn is open Monday through Thursday from 8am to 8pm, Friday to Saturday from 8am to 9pm, and Sunday from 9am to 7pm.

BlackStone

BlackStone is a dog-friendly American restaurant serving delicious food in a contemporary setting in Iowa City, IA. Fido is welcome to join you at table on the outside patio. BlackStone have a full service bar so enjoy a draft beer, martini, or glass of wine when stopping by for lunch or dinner. Each weekday from 3-6pm Blackstone holds a discounted Whiskey pour, and with over 150 different bottles on site, your tastebuds will be spoiled for choice.

The Chocolate Haus

The Chocolate Haus

At the Chocolate Haus, there are two pet-friendly outdoor tables where you can sit with your dog. The shop is making their own fudge, truffles, caramels, and candied apples. Open Monday through Saturday 10am to 5pm, and Sunday 11am to 5pm.

Shakespeare's Pub and Grill

Shakespeare's Pub and Grill

Shakespeare's Pub And Grill is a dog-friendly tavern in Iowa City, IA. With menus for everything from breakfast to late-night snacks, you're sure to find something to hit the spot at almost any time of day. Stop in for dinner and enjoy a hearty sandwich or burger like the Southwest Chicken Philly. Or, swing by after a night on the town and finish your evening with a plate of wings and a basket of Wisconsin Cheese Nuggets. Leashed dogs are allowed at outside tables and be sure to order them the barkuterie board!

Starlite Room

Cedar Rapids, IA

Starlite Room is a dog-friendly burger restaurant which has served the community of Cedar Rapids, IA, since 1958. Bring Fido to accompany you at a table on the covered outdoor patio. Starlight Room specializes in burgers and also serve tasty wraps and sandwiches. Starlight Room has a full bar with a range of local Iowa beers in addition to craft beer, seltzer and wine. A children's menu is available.

Tin Roost

North Liberty, IA

Tin Roost is a dog-friendly eatery in North Liberty, IA, where Fido can join you at an outdoor table under their partially covered patio. Their scratch kitchen serves up creative menu items like boneless chicken or cauliflower wings, truffle fries, fresh salads, burgers, sandwiches, steak frites, chicken alfredo, jambalaya, pork belly fried rice, tuna poke and more. Weekend brunch is also available. Try one of their creative Old Fashion cocktails.

One Twenty Six

Inspired by European travels and sourced by local Iowan farmers, One Twenty Six is a French-influenced bistro serving up classics like the Natural Beef Hanger Steak and Butternut Squash in Phyllo. Fido is welcome at the dog-friendly outdoor seating area! Bring him along and try Maryland Crabcakes to start, then go for Etouffe, Chicken Bourgogne, or Gnocchi with Blue Crab. Make sure to order a bottle of wine to pair with your meal! One Twenty Six is open in Iowa City from 11:00am to 2:00pm for lunch Monday through Saturday and 5:00 to 9:30pm for dinner.

Kickstand

Cedar Rapids, IA

Kickstand is a bike-themed burger joint in Cedar Rapids serving up big burgers, chicken sandwiches, wraps, seafood, all-day breakfast, and bar bites. Several dog-friendly outdoor tables are perfect for Fido! Bring him along and try Kickstand Tots topped with cheddar jack cheese and bacon, then go for the Bacon Egg and Cheeseburger with steak fries or the Pork Tenderloin Sandwich. Breakfast sandwiches and burritos are available as well!

Deluxe Cakes and Pastries

Deluxe Cakes and Pastries

Stop by Deluxe Iowa, a dog-friendly dessert bakery, for sweet treats like cakes, cupcakes, bars, tarts, pies, petit fours, cookies, and French vienoisserie. Fido is welcome at two outdoor tables! Try the signature Doughnut Croissant or Carrot Cupcakes. Deluxe Iowa is open in Iowa City Tuesday through Friday from 7:00am to 5:30pm and Saturday from 7:30am to 3:00pm.

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