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    Dog Friendly Restaurants in Merrillville, IN

    There are 8 dog-friendly restaurants in Merrillville 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 Merrillville. Bone appetit!

    Pet Friendly Hooters

    Hooters

    Merrillville, IN
    Hooters Hooters, located in Merrillville, is a well-known bar and eatery that offers up an array of tasty pub grub served by the famed Hooters Girls. Choose from menu options including appetizers, wings, salads, sandwiches, tacos, burgers, seafood, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their six pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Start off with a cold beer and an order of the Tex Mex Nachos - fresh chips topped with cheese, chili, guacamole, lettuce, pico de gallo, jalapenos, sour cream, and zesty chipotle sauce. Next, chow down on the Baja Fish Tacos with grilled or crispy fish, pico de gallo, fresh cabbage, and special sauce. Or go for the Texas Cheesesteak Sandwich with steak, sauteed onions, green peppers, mushrooms, provolone cheese, queso, Daytona Beach sauce, pico de gallo, and sliced jalapenos! See Details
    Pet Friendly Potbelly Sandwich Shop

    Potbelly Sandwich Shop

    Merrillville, IN
    Potbelly Sandwich Shop Potbelly Sandwich Shop, located in Merrillville, 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 eleven 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.) See Details

    Culver's

    Merrillville, IN
    Culver's Culver's is a dog-friendly restaurant serving its signature ButterBurgers and fresh frozen custard to Merrillville 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

    Dairy Queen

    Merrillville, IN
    Dairy Queen Dairy Queen is a dog-friendly quick-service food concept serving frozen sweet treats to Merrillville locals and tourists alike. 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. See Details

    Starbucks

    Merrillville, IN
    Starbucks Starbucks in Merrillville, IN provides dog-friendly tables outside to enjoy a coffee or tea with Fido. Although there isn't a full dog menu, they do offer Puppuccinos (small cups of whipped cream) upon request! Please note that table service isn't available, so your pup needs to wait outside while you go in to order. Or, there's a convenient drive-thru window. Their vast menu for humans includes a broad range of coffee drinks, tea, cold brews, and their popular Frappuccino in tons of customizable flavors. You can also find a light bite with breakfast sandwiches, bagels, parfaits and baked treats. See Details

    Pjs Grill

    Merrillville, IN
    Pjs Grill Pjs Grill is a pet-friendly fast-food restaurant in Merrillville, IN. Fido can join you at one of their three outdoor tables or through their drive-thru. Their menu features fresh garden salads, flame-boiled burgers, gyros, specialty hot dogs and more. See Details

    Philly Steak & Lemonade and Taco Tia

    Merrillville, IN
    Philly Steak & Lemonade and Taco Tia Philly Steak & Lemonade and Taco Tia is a pet-friendly eatery in Merrillville, IN that welcomes leashed dogs at their two outdoor tables. Stop by and check out their selection of cheesesteaks, gyros, hot dogs, tacos and burritos. Please note table service isn't available, so Fido will have to wait outside while you order. See Details

    Eros Patio

    Merrillville, IN
    Eros Patio Eros Patio is a dog-friendly Mexican restaurant in Merrillville, IN. Fido is welcome to join you at a table on the spacious patio. The restaurant serves a variety of Mexican and American contemporary dishes. Try one of the Mexican platters, a pasta dish, burger, garden salad, or a seafood dish. See Details

    Craft House

    Chesterton, IN
    Craft House There are seven outdoor tables where you can sit with your pup at the dog-friendly Craft House. This American pub has seventeen craft beers on tap and over fifty craft bottles. Previous guests recommend the Craft House's Prime Rib which you can get in a sandwich or an entree. There are quite a few other entrees including the Boursin Chicken and Grilled Fresh Salmon. Burgers and sandwiches are also available like the Sriracha Chicken Wrap and Pulled Pork Sliders. See Details

    Third Coast Spice Cafe

    Chesterton, IN
    Third Coast Spice Cafe Fido is welcome at an outdoor table during the summer season at the dog-friendly Third Coast Spice Cafe in Chesterton, IN. This breakfast and lunch cafe serves omelets, scrambles, pancakes, burgers, hot and cold sandwiches, and burritos. See Details

    Docs Smokehouse

    Dyer, IN
    Docs Smokehouse There are a lot of outdoor tables where you and your pup can sit at this dog-friendly BBQ spot. This is original location of DOC'S Smokehouse, and they are serving meats that are locally raised. DOC's has a whopping sixty-four beers on tap, from local Indiana brews to international beers. They are smoking pulled pork, brisket, sausage, chicken, turkey and ribs, which you can get as a sandwich or a plate, with one of their traditional sides. If you want to try something a little different, there's the Smoked Onion Dip or the LA Caviar. Open Monday through Thursday 11am to 11pm, Friday through Saturday 11am to 12am, and Sunday 11am to 10pm. See Details

    Flamingo Pizza of Miller

    Gary, IN
    Flamingo Pizza of Miller Flamingo Pizza of Miller is a dog friendly, neighborhood bar and grill where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table. Their menu features hand-tossed, stone-baked pizzas, fresh salads, local craft beers and more. Patio and in-house dining available for 21 and over only. Closed on Monday and Tuesday. See Details

    Port Drive-In

    Chesterton, IN
    Port Drive-In Port Drive-In offers hot dogs and frosty mugs of creamy, old-fashioned root beer that you order and eat in your car, so you can bring Fido! See Details

    Trailyard

    Valparaiso, IN
    Trailyard Trailyard is a dog-friendly American restaurant in Valparaiso, IN, which has spacious patio seating for you and Fido. The large menu features a variety of dishes such as smoked salmon dip, maple bourbon wings, Asian sticky ribs, lake trout, and Trailyard's homemade chipotle-bacon sausage. Draft beer, cocktails, wine and a choice of spirits are also offered. See Details

    Fuzzyline Brewing Co

    Highland, IN
    Fuzzyline Brewing Co Fuzzyline Brewing Co is a pet-friendly establishment in Highland, IN. Fido is welcome to join you at a table on their patio for a beverage and meal. For drinks, they offer a wide variety of beers, such as IPAs, stouts and lagers. Try their brunch burger, deviled egg cheese dip, winter salad or sourdough pizza for food. All ages are welcome. See Details

    Running Vines Winery

    Chesterton, IN
    Running Vines Winery Fido is welcome beside a table on the outside patio at Running Vines Winery, a dog-friendly establishment in Chesterton, IN. While they don't have a dog menu, they do supply pup cups! Enjoy a glass of wine or cider paired with a dish from the "Vine Dining" menu which features fresh appetizers, salads and flatbreads. See Details

    Chesterton Brewery

    Chesterton, IN
    Chesterton Brewery Chesterton Brewery is a locally-owned and pet-friendly brewpub in Chesterton, IN. Bring Fido with you on the patio while you enjoy house-brewed beers and high-quality American food. Menu options include wings, sandwiches, pastas, burgers, chicken, barbeque platters, and more. Bowls of cold water are available for your pup outside. See Details

    Joe's Bread

    Chesterton, IN
    Joe's Bread Joe's Bread is a pet-friendly eatery in Cheston, IN, where Fido can join you at an outdoor table as weather permits. They offer fresh-made croissants, pastries and sourdough bread that are available until they sell out each day. In addition, they serve omelets, eggs benefit, and a selection of coffee and tea. Be sure to grab a sweet cheese danish with raspberry during your visit! See Details

    Bedarra Bar and Restaurant

    Crown Point, IN
    Bedarra Bar and Restaurant Bedarra Bar and Restaurant is a dog-friendly eatery in Crown Point, IN, where Fido can join you at an outdoor table. The menu features cocktails, small plates, sliders and more. See Details

    Radius

    Valparaiso, IN
    Radius Radius, located in Valparaiso, IN, is a casual bar and grill that serves up a variety of delicious drinks and tasty fare. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Start off with a craft cocktail and an order of the Bingo Bango Thai Crispy Shrimp - crispy black tiger shrimp served with sweet Thai chili sauce and sriracha. Next, chow down on the Ribeye Steak Sandwich with fresh-cut prime ribeye, horseradish Dijon mustard, and rum-infused caramelized onions served open face on a buttered French roll, served with a cup oaf au jus. Or go for the Radius Burger topped with an oven-baked parmesan cheddar crisp, applewood-smoked bacon, garlic aioli, lettuce, tomatoes, and caramelized red onions on a buttered asiago peppered bun. Radius is open Sunday through Monday from 11am to 8:30pm, Tuesday through Wednesday from 11am to 9pm, Thursday from 11am to 9:30pm, and Friday through Saturday from 11am to 11:30pm. See Details
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