Dog Friendly Restaurants in Kansas City, KS

There are 19 dog-friendly restaurants in Kansas City 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 Kansas City. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly Woodyard Bar-B-Que
Woodyard Bar-B-Que Woodyard Bar-B-Que in Kansas City smokes up pulled pork, brisket, turkey, sausage, ham, burnt ends, ribs, and wings, served on sandwiches and platters with signature sides like cheesy corn and creamy coleslaw. The large patio out front and garden in back both offer dog-friendly outdoor tables, and Fido can work off his meal in the fenced Woofyard, an onsite dog park. See Details
Pet Friendly Slap's BBQ
Slap's BBQ Slap's BBQ is a dog-friendly joint in the Strawberry Hill neighborhood of KC, Kansas. Fido is welcome to join you at a table on the side patio (that's heated in the winter) or on the upstairs deck. Enjoy their famous ribs or burnt ends, imported Texas sausage, sandwiches, combo plates, and homemade sides like baked potato casserole, cheesy corn and coleslaw. Get here early as they tend to sell out daily! See Details
The Mason Jar - KC The Mason Jar is a laid-back Midwestern brewpub, bar, and grill serving up burgers and brews, plus hand-made pizzas, wings, and more. Fido is welcome at the dog-friendly outdoor seating area! Start off with Pretzel Sticks served with spicy mustard and queso, then go for an Island Spice pizza with pepperoni, jalapenos, pineapple, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese, or the Bacon/Bleu burger with Swiss and bleu cheese, Applewood bacon, spring mix, tomatoes, and caramelized onions on a pub bun. Don't miss the Happy Hour specials or signature cocktails! The Mason Jar is open Sunday through Thursday from 11:00am to 10:00pm and Friday and Saturday from 11:00am to 12:00 midnight. See Details
Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken, located in Kansas City, is a casual, Southern-style eatery that specializes in tasty fried chicken dishes. Choose from menu options including starters, chicken, plates, 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 Fried Pickles served with a ranch dipping sauce, then chow down on a Two Piece Dark Plate with a thigh, leg, baked beans, slaw, and white bread. Or go for a plate of Chicken Tenders served with your choice of side (potato salad, fries, rice, mac and cheese, jalapenos, and more.) See Details
Pizza Studio Pizza Studio, located in Kansas City, is a casual pizzeria that serves up a tasty assortment of pizzas and salads. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their four pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Try the Beast Pizza - a parmesan crust topped with tomato blend, freshly-grated mozzarella, pepperoni, meatballs, shaved ham, bacon, and pork sausage. Or go for the Truffled Mushroom - a rosemary-herb crust topped with garlic alfredo, mozzarella, truffle-roasted mushrooms, fresh parmesan, and baby spinach! 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
Five Guys Five Guys, located in Kansas City, is a popular burger joint that serves up a variety of tasty eats. Choose from menu options including burgers, sandwiches, hot dogs, fries, milkshakes, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Try the Bacon Cheeseburger - two hand-formed patties grilled to perfection, two strips of bacon, and two slices of American cheese on a soft sesame seed bun, piled high with the toppings of your choice (mayo, lettuce, pickles, grilled onions and mushrooms, relish, jalapenos, hot sauce, and more!) Before you leave, snag one of their hand-spun Milkshakes with your favorite mix-ins (bananas, cherries, coffee, malted milk, Oreo cookies, Oreo cream, bacon, peanut butter, and more!) Please note that table service isn't available, so your dog will need to be tied up outside while you go in to order. See Details
Sonic Drive-In This fast food restaurant on Kaw Drive offers carhop service and a handful of pet-friendly tables. At Sonic Drive-In you can get burgers and hot dogs, chicken sandwiches, plus fries, tater tots, and mozzarella sticks. Sonic Drive-In is known for their vast selection of drinks, like Frozen Lemonade, Strawberry Limeade, and Grape Sluch with Rainbow Candy. There is also a selection of milkshakes, Sonic Blasts, waffle cone sundaes, and ice cream slushes. See Details
Jones Bar-B-Q Jones Bar-B-Q, located in Kansas City, KS, is a casual, pet friendly eatery where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table. The Jones family has made their sauce from scratch daily for decades. Food is also prepared fresh daily and when they run out, they run out. Call ahead orders are welcome. Their specialties are beef, turkey, ham, rib tips, and sausage served on platters or sandwiches. Sides include cole slaw, potato salad and baked beans. See Details
Jose Pepper's This Mexican restaurant on Village W Parkway has eight dog-friendly tables outside. The story behind the first Jose Pepper's is colorful. In 1986, Jose Pepper's parents disappeared mysteriously and bequeathed their son twenty-six dollars and his mother's recipe book. With this book in hand, Jose knew he should honor his parents by opening a restaurant built on the foundations of his mother's cooking. Today, they specialize in enchiladas and offer a variety of classic and modern fillings, such as chicken and avocado enchiladas, seasoned chicken in two corn tortillas baked with jalapeno cream sauce, topped with guacamole and served with Mexican rice and refried beans. See Details
Panera Bread Panera Bread on Village W Parkway has six pet-friendly outdoor tables, so you can bring your dog along to dine. The popular national chain serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks. Stop by early for one of their freshly baked breakfast sandwiches, pastries, or Baked Egg Souffles. Panera Bread is known for their fresh, and clean eating salads, soups, and sandwiches like Bacon Turkey Bravo, Napa Almond Chicken Salad, and Steak and White Cheddar Panini. They have a full espresso and coffee bar where you can get signature drinks like the Hot Chocolate with Chocolate Chip Marshmallows, and Plum Ginger Hibiscus Tea. Please note that table service isn't available, so your dog will need to be tied up outside while you go in to order. See Details
Cold Stone Creamery Cold Stone Creamery is a dog-friendly shop serving sweets to Kansas City 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. See Details
Culver's Culver's is a dog-friendly restaurant serving its signature ButterBurgers and fresh frozen custard to Kansas City locals and tourists alike. Culver's offers a few outdoor tables to dog owners wanting to dig into a heap of Wisconsin Cheese Curds alongside their canine companion. Its menu is made up of premium chicken dishes, sandwiches, hearty soups, fresh salads, ButterBurgers, sides, and dinners such as North Atlantic Cod, Butterfly Jumbo Shrimp, Beef Pot Roast, and Chopped Steak. Those with room for dessert can indulge in fresh frozen custard, shakes, malts, or a float. A drive-thru window is also available if you don't want to tie your dog up outside while you go in to order. See Details
Five Guys Five Guys, located in Kansas City, is a popular burger joint that serves up a variety of tasty eats. Choose from menu options including burgers, sandwiches, hot dogs, fries, milkshakes, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Try the Bacon Cheeseburger - two hand-formed patties grilled to perfection, two strips of bacon, and two slices of American cheese on a soft sesame seed bun, piled high with the toppings of your choice (mayo, lettuce, pickles, grilled onions and mushrooms, relish, jalapenos, hot sauce, and more!) Before you leave, snag one of their hand-spun Milkshakes with your favorite mix-ins (bananas, cherries, coffee, malted milk, Oreo cookies, Oreo cream, bacon, peanut butter, and more!) Please note that table service isn't available, so your dog will need to be tied up outside while you go in to order. See Details
Sonic Drive-In This fast food restaurant on Southwest Boulevard offers carhop service and a handful of pet-friendly tables. At Sonic Drive-In you can get burgers and hot dogs, chicken sandwiches, plus fries, tater tots, and mozzarella sticks. Sonic Drive-In is known for their vast selection of drinks, like Frozen Lemonade, Strawberry Limeade, and Grape Sluch with Rainbow Candy. There is also a selection of milkshakes, Sonic Blasts, waffle cone sundaes, and ice cream slushes. See Details
Applebee's Applebee's is a dog-friendly grill and bar serving Kansas City locals and tourists alike. Visitors to Village W Parkway can head to one of Applebee's eight outdoor tables to dig into a plate of Double Crunch Bone-In Wings, smothered in Honey BBQ sauce, alongside Fido. The grill and bar's menu includes appetizers such as Chicken Wonton Tacos, Spinach and Artichoke Dip, and Cheeseburger Egg Rolls, pasta, seafood, chicken dishes, burgers, sandwiches, tacos, salads, steaks, and more. Diners with room for dessert can order a Blue Hawaiian Long Island Iced Tea and a Triple Chocolate Meltdown to top it all off. See Details
Sonic Drive-In This fast food restaurant on State Avenue offers carhop service and a handful of pet-friendly tables. At Sonic Drive-In you can get burgers and hot dogs, chicken sandwiches, plus fries, tater tots, and mozzarella sticks. Sonic Drive-In is known for their vast selection of drinks, like Frozen Lemonade, Strawberry Limeade, and Grape Sluch with Rainbow Candy. There is also a selection of milkshakes, Sonic Blasts, waffle cone sundaes, and ice cream slushes. See Details
1889 Pizza Napoletana 1889 Pizza Napoletana is a dog-friendly pizzeria in Kansas City, KS, where Fido is welcome to join you at one of seven umbrella-shaded tables on the outdoor patio when the weather is nice. Order a variety of Italian cuisine including their authentic Neapolitan pizzas, pasta, lasagna and more. See Details
Breit's Stein & Deli Breit's Stein & Deli is a pet-friendly pub and sandwich shop in the historic Strawberry hill neighborhood of Kansas City, KS. Bring Fido along while you enjoy lunch or dinner outside on the front patio. The menu includes customizable sandwiches with a variety of bread, meat and cheese options. Draft domestic and craft beers are also available. See Details
Rosedale Bar-B-Q Since 1934, Rosedale Bar-B-Q has been serving mouthwatering BBQ classics to visitors and locals of Kansas City, KS. Furry friends are welcome to join their owners at one of the four outdoor tables for lunch or dinner. Their menu features a range of options from chili dogs and chopped beef sandwiches to chicken strips and burnt ends. Table service isn’t provided, so Fido must remain outside while you order your food inside. See Details
Char Bar Char Bar, located in Kansas City, MO, is a casual bar and eatery that serves up Southern-style barbecue. Choose from menu options including starters, salads, barbecue sandwiches, pulled pork, beef brisket, pulled chicken, ham, sausage, turkey, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables on the enclosed, heated patio while you enjoy your meal. See Details
Kansas City, KS, US