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    Dog Friendly Restaurants in Portage, IN

    There are 5 dog-friendly restaurants in Portage that welcome dogs at their outdoor tables, and 100 more nearby. 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 Portage. Bone appetit!

    Pet Friendly Quaker Steak & Lube

    Quaker Steak & Lube

    Portage, IN
    Quaker Steak & Lube This popular steak chain in Portage, IN has nine pet-friendly outdoor tables, so you can bring your dog along. Quaker Steak & Lube does indeed have steaks like Thunderbird Top Sirloin Steak, New York Strip, and Choice Ribeye. There are also sandwiches, specialty sandwiches, and half-pound burgers, including the Feel Like Bacon Love and Kentucky Bourbon. You can get entrees too, like Braised Beef Mac and Cheese, Baby Back Ribs, and Honey Stung Fried Chicken. Beer, wine, and cocktails are available to go along with your meal, as are non-alcoholic beverages from fresh squeezed lemonade to soft-drinks. See Details
    Pet Friendly Culver's

    Culver's

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

    Starbucks

    Portage, IN
    Starbucks Whether you are getting your early morning coffee fix or fueling up for a late night, Starbucks has you covered. This location on Ameriplex Drive in Portage provides six tables with dog-friendly seating. The vast menu includes a broad range of coffee drinks, tea, cold brews, and their popular Frappuccino in tons of customizable flavors. Don't forget to ask for a Puppuccino just for Fido! You can also find a light bite with breakfast options, sandwiches, bagels, parfaits, protein boxes, and baked treats. 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

    Buffalo Wild Wings

    Portage, IN
    Buffalo Wild Wings 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 Portage. 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. See Details

    Shenanigans

    Portage, IN
    Shenanigans Shenanigans is a dog-friendly eatery in Portage, IN, where Fido is welcome to join you at one of the tables outside. Their menu features pub fare like burgers, sandwiches, tacos, hot dogs, wings and more. Beer and cocktails are also served. 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

    Bridges Waterside Grille

    Michigan City, IN
    Bridges Waterside Grille Menu includes salads, sandwiches, and plenty of seafood options. Deck tables are dog friendly. Open mid April through mid October. See Details

    Panini Panini

    Michigan City, IN
    Panini Panini Panini Panini is a European-style bistro with a large patio and pet-friendly seating for around fifty guests. Sandwiches are their specialty and you'll find a broad selection of classic options and vegetarian bites. Popular sandwiches include the Croque Madame, Reuben, Portabella on Focaccia, and Crab Cake BLT. They serve various soup and pasta dishes, too. Panini Panini also offers a small selection of breakfast plates like steak and eggs, French toast, and quiche. Fresh desserts are available in their display daily, and they serve several boutique wines and craft beers. Panini Panini is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10am to 4pm. See Details

    Barker Pub

    Michigan City, IN
    Barker Pub Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table at Barker Pub, a pet-friendly American restaurant and bar in Michigan City, IN. Enjoy food options like shrimp, cauliflower, sandwiches, burgers, flatbreads and more. They also serve a wide variety of beers and cocktails. See Details

    Fiddlehead Restaurant

    Michigan City, IN
    Fiddlehead Restaurant Fiddlehead Restaurant is a trendy eatery that serves up a myriad of delicious fare. 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 Fry Bucket - natural cut fries with three sauces of your choice (Green Goddess, bleu cheese, lemon-garlic aioli, BBQ, ranch, Bangin' sauce, chipotle mayo, or horsey sauce). Next, chow down on the Hipster Sandwich with pulled pork, bacon, cheddar, gouda, mozzarella, lemon-garlic aioli, candied jalapenos, and chipotle slaw on a pretzel roll. Or go for the Filet Mignon - an 8oz grass-fed filet with your choice of garlic butter or horsey sauce. Fiddlehead Restaurant is open Monday from 11am to 9pm, Wednesday through Thursday from 11am to 9pm, Friday from 11am to 10pm, Saturday from 11am to 2am, and Sunday from 12pm to 8pm. See Details

    Zorn Brew Works Co.

    Michigan City, IN
    Zorn Brew Works Co. Zorn Brew Works Co. is a dog-friendly brewery where you and Fido are welcome at an outdoor table with umbrellas. At Zorn Brew Works, you will get to experience the historic Michigan City microbrewery, reborn with the flavors of today. Offering everything from dark stout to amber ale, there is a brew for everyone here! See Details

    Leeds Public House

    Michigan City, IN
    Leeds Public House Leeds Public House, located in the beautiful Uptown Arts District of Michigan City, IN, is a eclectic, dog-friendly gastropub where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table. Their food is made fresh and as sustainable as possible, while using many local ingredients. Enjoy menu items like fried feta cubes, wings, charcuterie, a variety of salads and sandwiches, and dinners like braised short ribs, Buddha bowls, pasta, fish, and more. 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

    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

    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
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