Dog Friendly Restaurants in Independence, KY

Crewitts Creek Kitchen & Bar in Independence, KY, is pet friendly. Your leashed pup can join you at an outdoor table for a meal. Their menu features nachos, spicy pickle fries, a chef salad, BLT and a pineapple-topped burger. Brunch is also available on select days.

Branding itself as a fun, edgy, high-energy and easygoing restaurant, Buffalo Wild Wings is a dog-friendly sports-focused place to enjoy a meal in Independence. Buffalo Wild Wings offers outdoor tables to dog owners wanting to dig into a plate of Spinach Artichoke Flatbread alongside their canine companion. The restaurant's menu is made up of wings, shareables, burgers, tenders, mac and cheese, salads, wraps, sandwiches, and more. Diners with room for dessert can indulge in Cheesecake Bites, Dessert Nachos, Loaded Ice Cream or Chocolate Fudge Cake.

MadTree Brewing is a dog-friendly brewpub in the Oakley neighborhood of Cincinnati that welcomes dogs on their spacious, temperature-controlled patio. They offer a wine variety of house-brewed beers for every taste. They also serve a appetizers, salads, pizzas and more in house.

The Gruff is a quirky bar and dog-friendly eatery in Covington, KY, that welcomes Fido at outdoor tables. Choose from menu items, including small plates, soups, salads, deli sandwiches, pizza, hot sandwiches, burgers and more.

Little Miami Brewing Company in Milford, OH, is a dog-friendly brewery where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table. Their brick oven kitchen offers pizza with regular and gluten free cauliflower crusts. Other food items include nachos, donuts, soup, pretzel sticks, sandwiches, salads, and more.

RJ Cinema Distillery & Taproom is a dog-friendly restaurant and distillery located in Cincinnati, OH. Leashed dogs are welcome to join you on the outside patio. They offer bar bites, craft cocktails and Sunday brunch. You can chow down on a Brisket Cheese Melt or order a plate of wings to share with your friends.

Padrino provides two dog-friendly patios with several tables where you and your pooch can dig into their Italian American cuisine. They are well-loved for the homemade Dark Star sauce which goes great with wings, chicken tenders, and barbeque. The menu also includes Italian standards like vegetable lasagna and vodka tortellini. Pizza lovers will find an eclectic assortment of gourmet pies like the Big Boi or the Chefs Forte. You'll also find hoagies, sandwiches, and beer. The outdoor area is covered and heated.

Beans is a casual cafe and bakery in Dry Ridge, KY, where Fido is welcome to join you at one of their many pet-friendly outdoor tables. Choose from menu options including breakfast plates, breakfast sandwiches, deli sandwiches, paninis, wraps, soups, salads, ice cream, shakes, sundaes, and more.

Coffee Emporium is a pet-friendly eatery in Cincinnati, OH. Your leashed four-legged friend is welcome to join you on their outdoor patio for a cup of joe and baked goods. Please note Fido must wait outside while you go in to order.

Hofbräuhaus Newport, located in Newport, KY, is a German beer hall with dog-friendly seating on their covered patio with fans to keep you cool. They feature a wide selection of traditional lagers brewed on site every day and an award-winning menu that includes Bavarian food and American favorites, such as soft pretzels, potato soup, wurstl, schnitzel, sandwiches and burgers. Save room for the Schwarzwälder Kirsch Torte - a traditional Black Forest chocolate & sweet cream layer cake.

Deep dish Chicago style, specialty pies, or build-your-own, Bourbon House in Florence, KY can satisfy all of your pizza cravings. Menu also includes hot and cold hoagies, calzones, and hearty pasta dinners. Outside seating is pet friendly for leashed dogs.

A trendy steakhouse located three blocks from the Ohio River. Voted “Best Steak of NKY” 2013, 2014, 2015 & 2016. Blinkers features a large menu with delicious hand cut steaks, fresh seafood, burgers and pastas. Outdoor dining consists of two patios. Dogs are welcome.

You can eat and drink like a true Belgian at Taste of Belgium. This location on Race Street in Cincinnati offer dog-friendly seating with a lot of outdoor tables. The menu highlights the adaptable waffle with sweet and savory dishes for any time of the day. You can stop by for breakfast with plates like The Biscuit Waffles or the Waffogato complete with espresso. There are also traditional plates like crepes, galettes, and eggs. Lunch and dinner options feature even more house creations like the Waffle and Chicken, Burger and Frites, and the Southwestern Waffle. You can snack on tasty bites like beer cheese and pretzels while sampling their large selection of brews. Don't forget about brunch on the weekends! Please note that table service isn't available, so your dog will need to be tied up outside when you go in to order.

The Growler House, located in Cincinnati, OH, is a casual bar that serves up a variety of delicious brews. They serve local Hoff's soft pretzels or Fireside Pizza can deliver directly to the bar. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your evening.

Queen City Radio, located in Cincinnati, OH, is a casual bar and eatery that serves up a variety of delicious drinks and an assortment of tasty eats from food trucks stationed on site. Fido is welcome to join you at this pet-friendly joint while you enjoy your evening. The patio is spacious and includes heaters, fire pits and lit string lights.

Bad Tom Smith Brewing is a dog-friendly brewery with a cozy vibe in Cincinnati, OH. The speak-easy bar holds 18 taps including a full lineup of Bad Tom Smith’s beers, collaborations with local breweries, and single batch brews from the Ohio City Brew team. Quality bourbons, cocktails, wine and other spirits are also poured with our own Bad Tom Smith Breathitt County Straight Bourbon. The food menu includes pizza, a classic Bavarian Pretzel, wings, salads, and appetizers. Fido is welcome to join you on their outdoor patio.

The 859 Taproom and Grill in Florence, KY, is a pet-friendly bar with covered and heated patio seating for Fido. Your furry friend will be lavished with attention here and even has the chance to order off their dog menu. Pet parents can enjoy a full bar, 60 beers on tap, bourbons, and a menu featuring wings, tacos, burgers, plus weekend brunch.

This farm to table family-owned restaurant offers a relaxed environment, fresh dishes made from local ingredients, and dog-friendly patio seating. Farmstand Market & Cafe is open Tuesday through Thursday from 11:30am to 8pm, Friday and Saturday 11:30am to 9pm, and is closed Sunday and Monday.

Walker Bros Ice Cream, located in Montgomery, OH, is a casual joint that serves up creamy treats in a variety of delectable flavors. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their nine pet-friendly outdoor tables while you indulge your sweet tooth. Walker Bros Ice Cream operates on seasonal hours, so be sure to call ahead!

Eli's BBQ is a dog-friendly spot to enjoy smoked meats in Cincinnati. Visitors to Eli's can bring Fido and head to one of its thirty outdoor tables to dig in. As dogs are not allowed in the restaurant, Eli's recommends having someone along to watch the dog as you go in to place your order. The barbeque joint's menu is comprised of sandwiches, hot dogs, hickory smoked ribs, and sides such as Creamy Southern Cole Slaw, Macaroni and Cheese, Jalapeno Cheddar Grits, and Baked Beans. Eli's BBQ is open seven days a week from 11am to 9pm.