There are 33 dog-friendly restaurants in Rockford 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 Rockford. Bone appetit!
Culver's
Culver's is a dog-friendly restaurant serving its signature ButterBurgers and fresh frozen custard to Rockford 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.
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Oscar's Pub & Grill
Oscar's Pub and Grill is a dog-friendly spot to grab a beer and a burger. Visitors to Oscar's Pub wanting to kick back and enjoy a Ciderboys Peach County Cider and a basket of fried pickles can do so alongside Fido at one of Oscar's outdoor tables. The Pub and Grill's menu includes Wisconsin Cheddar Nuggets, Queso Dip, wings, tacos, quesadillas, soups, wraps, salads, a variety of sandwiches, burgers, Dock Side Dinners such as Crispy Shrimp or All You Can Eat Walleye, pizzas, endless fries, and more. A customer favorite is the Beach Bread Florida Style, six pieces of toasted garlic bread coated in tomato, mozzarella, provolone and melted blue cheese. The kitchen is open Monday through Thursday from 11am to 11pm, Friday and Saturday from 11am to 12am and Sunday from 10am to 11pm.
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Potbelly Sandwich Shop
Potbelly Sandwich Shop, located in Rockford, 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 six 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.) Please note that table service isn't available, so you'll need to tie your dog up while you order inside.
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Panera Bread
Panera Bread on S Perryville Road 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. A drive-thru window is also available if you don't want to tie your dog up outside while you go in to order.
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Dairy Queen
Dairy Queen is a dog-friendly quick-service food concept serving frozen sweet treats to Rockford locals and tourists alike. five 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.
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Prairie Street Brewhouse
Located along the Rock River in downtown Rockford, Prairie Street Brewing Co. is a dog-friendly spot to grab a handcrafted meal and a local beer. Visitors to the Brewing Co. looking to dine along the river can sit with their canine at one of its outdoor tables. Prairie Street's menu includes dishes such as the Coney Island Dog, Apple BBQ Chicken, Poutine with Mushroom and Swiss, and the Cheesecake of the Week, as well as burgers, tacos, sandwiches, nachos, seafood, steaks, flatbreads, salads, soups, desserts, and more. Frequent visitors to Prairie Street Brewing Co. recommend ordering a pasta dish and the cheese curds and saving room for a Beer Ice Cream Sandwich or a Root Beer Float. The Brewpub is open Monday through Wednesday from 11am to 10pm, Thursday from 11am to 12am, Friday and Saturday from 11am to 2am and Sunday from 11am to 10pm. The Dockside Taproom is open Mondy and Tuesday from 3pm to 12am, Wednesday and Thursday from 11am to 12am, Friday and Saturday from 11am to 2am and Sunday from 11am to 12am.
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Luichi's Hot Dog's
Luichi's Hot Dogs is a pet-friendly spot to grab a chili cheese dog and a glass of lemonade. Visitors to Luichi's wanting to dine alongside their canine can head to one of its four outdoor tables to enjoy their meal. Only small dogs are allowed to join their owner at Luichi's. The shop's menu includes Fried Chicken, Catfish, pizzas, hot dogs, wings, salads, sandwiches and super sandwiches, salads, gyros, a variety of side items, ice cream, and shakes. Locals recommend stopping in for a Beef and Sausage Combo. Luichi's is open Monday through Thursday from 11am to 10pm and Friday and Saturday from 11am to 11pm.
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Culver's
Culver's is a dog-friendly restaurant in Rockford, IL, where Fido can join you at an outdoor table. Please note that table service isn't available, so your pup will need to wait outside while you order inside, or you can use the drive-thru! The menu includes their signature ButterBurgers, premium chicken dishes, sandwiches, hearty soups, fresh salads, and dinners such as North Atlantic cod and beef pot roast.
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Sisters Thai Cafe
Sisters Thai Cafe is a dog-friendly restaurant in downtown Rockford, IL. Fido can join you outside on the gated side patio while you enjoy traditional Thai food, authentic Laotian entrees, beer, or wine. Popular dishes include Pot Stickers, Sisters’ Kow Pad, Seven Wonders, Pad Thai, and Panang Curry.
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Jo Jo's Pizza & Pub
Jo Jo's Pizza & Pub offers pet-friendly outdoor seating in Rockford, IL. Bring Fido along while you enjoy lunch, dinner or just drinks at one of the five tables on the patio. Menu options include fried appetizers, pizza, sandwiches, pasta, salads, chicken, fish and more. They also offer a full bar.
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Five Guys Rockford
Five Guys in Rockford is a popular burger joint that serves up a variety of tasty eats. Fido is welcome to join you outside at one of their four pet-friendly tables. In addition to their famous hand-formed burgers on sesame seed buns with customizable toppings, they also serve sandwiches, hot dogs, fresh-cut fries, milkshakes, and more. Please note that table service isn't available, so Fido will need to wait outside while you go inside to place your order.
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DiTullio's Italian Market & Cafe
Dine with your dog at DiTullio's Italian Market & Cafe in Rockford, IL. Their pet-friendly patio features six umbrella-shaded tables where four and two-legged guests can sit beside each other. Whether you're stopping in for a cup of coffee and a piece of dessert in the late morning or a specialty sandwich in the afternoon, this local deli has something to hit the spot.
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Garrett's Restaurant & Bar
Garrett's Restaurant & Bar is a pet-friendly eatery in Rockford, IL that welcomes leashed dogs at outdoor tables. The lunch and dinner menus feature items such as vegetarian cauliflower tacos, bourbon BBQ burgers, three-cheese ravioli and crispy dynamite shrimp.
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The Rock Bar and Grill
Located along the shore of the scenic Rock River, The Rock Bar and Grill is a dog-friendly spot to find a full menu of casual dining choices in Beloit. Visitors to The Rock wanting to sip on one of its eighteen craft beer draughts on tap can do so alongside their canine at one of six outdoor picnic tables. The Bar and Grill's menu includes Sunday morning breakfast dishes, a Friday Fish Fry and everyday appetizers such as Fish Tacos, Frickles, and Artichoke Dip, chicken wings, wraps, salads, burgers, sandwiches, and fried chicken dinners. The Rock Bar and Grill is open Sunday from 9am to 11pm, Monday through Thursday from 11am to 11pm and Friday and Saturday from 11am to 1am.
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Smokin Coop BBQ Pit
Smokin Coop BBQ Pit is a dog-friendly restaurant in Belvidere, IL, that is open seasonally from April through September. Fido is welcome to join you for some delicious barbecue at a table with an umbrella on the patio, or you can sit under the large oak trees. The open-air eatery serves all your favorite BBQ classics as well as baked potatoes and sweet potatoes.
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Culver's
Culver's is a dog-friendly restaurant serving its signature ButterBurgers and fresh frozen custard to Belvidere 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.
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Lucy's #7 Burger Bar
Lucy's #7 Burger Bar has five small dog-friendly tables outside, so Fido can join you while you indulge in a humongous handheld of your choice. One of the most popular items on Lucy's menu is a Wisconsinite burger, stuffed with WI's three favorites: beer, brats, and cheddar cheese, topped with fried onions. Vegetarians can indulge in the Veggie-Licious burger instead: roasted vegetable and black bean burger stuffed with pepper jack cheese, and topped with sauteed julienne vegetables and chipotle aioli. Lucy's #7 Burger Bar is open Sunday through Thursday from 11am to 9pm and Friday to Saturday from 11am to 10pm.
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Bagels and More
At Bagels and More, they bake their bagels fresh from scratch every day, without any added fat, and use honey as their primary sweetener. In addition to offering a vast array of bagels, such as cinnamon raisin, tomato herb, and blueberry, their kitchen whips up a number of breakfast options as well. One of their most popular breakfast items is the veggie omelet, served with sauteed onions, green pepper, broccoli, zucchini, yellow squash, red peppers, and shredded cheese. Bagels and More is open Monday through Friday from 6am to 3pm, Saturday from 7am to 3pm, and Sunday from 8am to 2pm.
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Sabrosa
Sabrosa is a dog-friendly Tex-Mex restaurant serving locals and tourists alike. Sabrosa offers five outdoor tables to guests with dogs wanting to dig into authentic and fresh cuisine. Sabrosa's menu includes dishes such as tacos, tamales, enchiladas, fajitas, taco salad, burritos, chimichangas, nachos, soups, chicken meals, steak dishes, and desserts. Regulars rave about the complimentary chips and recommend ordering the fish tacos or the steak fajitas. This location of Sabrosa is open Sunday from 11am to 8pm and Monday through Saturday from 11am to 9pm.
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