Dog Friendly Restaurants in Ruston, LA

There are 15 dog-friendly restaurants in Ruston 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 Ruston. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly Sundown Tavern
Sundown Tavern Sundown Tavern in Ruston, LA is a local watering hole with a spacious dog-friendly patio. You and your pooch can go in through the side patio entrance to chill out with some live music, cold beer, and a menu of flavorful comfort food. Their dishes include options like pulled pork sandwiches, enchilada soup, burgers, tamales, and much more. See Details
Pet Friendly The Dawg House Sports Grill
The Dawg House Sports Grill The Dawg House Sports Grill is a pet-friendly restaurant in Ruston, LA where Fido can join you at an outside table. Located mere steps from Louisiana Tech University, this is the perfect place to fill up with a burger or nachos before heading to a sporting event. The Dawg House Sports Grill won Best Burger in the Delta three years in a row! See Details
Dairy Queen Dairy Queen is a dog-friendly, quick-service restaurant serving frozen sweet treats to Ruston locals and tourists alike. They have outdoor tables and a drive-thru for dog owners with a sweet tooth wanting to indulge alongside Fido. The menu is comprised of Grillburgers, artisan-style sandwiches, hot dogs, chicken strip baskets, snacks such as pretzel sticks with queso, potato skins, and more. Sweet treats include blizzards, hot desserts a la mode, dipped cones, sundaes, cold and blended coffees, shakes, malts, and Orange Julius drinks. Be sure to order a pup cup for Fido! See Details
Smoothie King This smoothie spot on Cooktown Road has a lot of pet-friendly outdoor tables, so you are welcome to bring your pup along to dine. Smoothie King makes a variety of smoothies, with blends full of fresh fruits, proteins, and vitamins. There are dozens of options at Smoothie King, like the Original High Protein Banana, Greek Yogurt Pineapple Mango, and Immune Builder Pumpkin Spice. There are even just smoothies for those days when you need a sweet pick-me-up. A drive-thru window is also available if you don't want to tie your dog to the table while you go inside to order. See Details
Eskamoe's Frozen Custard & More Eskamoe's Frozen Custard & More, located at E Kentucky Avenue, Ruston, is a casual joint that serves up a plethora of delectable sweet and savory options. Choose from hot dogs, BBQ sandwiches, pretzels, nachos, ice cream, sundaes, brownies, cookies, cobbler, custard pies, floats, freezes, smoothies, shakes, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their five pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your day. Order a pretzel in your favorite flavor (Plain, Salted, Cinnamon Sugar, or Garlic Parmesan.) If you're in the mood for something decadent, try a Twister (frozen custard) in the flavor of your choice (Almond, Amaretto, Mocha, Peach, Praline, Bananas Foster, Egg Nog, Lemon, Irish Cream, and more!) 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
Roly Poly Rolled Sandwiches Roly Poly Rolled Sandwiches on Celebrity Drive has two pet-friendly outdoor tables, so you are welcome to bring your dog along. Fans of wrapped sandwiches will want to check out Roly Poly Rolled Sandwiches, which has dozens of hot and cold sammies, wrapped up in white or wheat tortilla shells. Choose from options like Basil Cashew Chicken, Key West Cuban, and Classic Tuna Melt. You can even build your own wrap. Pressed sandwiches are made panini-style, but using the tortilla instead. There are also daily soups and salads. 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
Sonic Drive-In This fast food restaurant on W California 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
El Jarrito Mexican Grill El Jarrito Mexican Grill is a dog-friendly eatery in Ruston, LA, where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table. Their menu includes appetizers, lunch and dinner specials, combination plates, children's plates, salads, desserts, and more. Enjoy all your Mexican favorites like burritos, fajitas, tacos, chimichangas, and quesadillas. See Details
Newk's Eatery Fido is welcome at Newk's Eatery, a dog-friendly restaurant chain with a location in Ruston, LA. Dogs can accompany you beside a table on the covered outdoor patio. Newk's Eatery are passionate about showcasing fresh ingredients in a variety of handcrafted dishes. Stop by to enjoy fresh-tossed salads, seasonal kettle batch soups, artisan pizzas, specialty toasted sandwiches, and desserts. Opt for a Pick-A-Pair lunch special and choose from a half sandwich and salad, slice of pizza, fruit cup, a side of macaroni and cheese, or a hearty bowl of soup. Newk's also offer a tasty mini cheeseburger pizza or baked mac n' cheese for the kids. See Details
Starbucks Whether you are getting your early morning coffee fix or fueling up for a late night, Starbucks has you covered. This location on Cooktown Road in Ruston provides eight 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
Sonic Drive-In This fast food restaurant on Farmerville Highway 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
Grown & Grazed Grown and Grazed uses locally-sourced ingredients at their food truck permanently parked in Ruston, LA. Choose from gourmet burgers like the Sriracha Goat Cheese Burger, Bacon Jam and Cheddar Burger or the White Cheddar Pimento Burger. You can also swing by for breakfast and grab biscuits & gravy or sweet potato hash. Leashed dogs are welcome at one of the pet-friendly picnic tables. See Details
Trio's Ruston Trio's Ruston is a dog-friendly establishment in Ruston, LA that offers American cuisine along with beer, wine and cocktails. Fido is welcome to join you on their elegant side patio for lunch or dinner. The menu features salads, burgers, pizza, pasta, steak, chicken and seafood. See Details
Jalisco's Mexican Restaurant Jalisco's Mexican Restaurant is a dog-friendly eatery in Ruston, LA, where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table. They offer a wide array of fresh food such as beto dip, nachos, tacos, burritos, chimichanga, pollo fundido, vegetarian fajitas, steak Mexicano, and more. See Details
Roma Italian Bistro Roma Italian Bistro is a family-owned restaurant in Ruston, IL. Bring your pup along and dine at their pet-friendly seating located right outside. Their bestsellers include lobster ravioli, Tortellini alla Panna, Chicken Murphy, and seafood combos. They also have a wide variety of pizzas and a full bar. See Details
Sevin's a Cajuns Restaurant Sevin's A Cajuns Restaurant is a dog-friendly restaurant in Farmerville, LA where Fido is welcome to join you at an outside table. Guests can choose from boiled seafood dinners, platters or a classic Po-Boy. However, to get the real Cajun experience, you can order a Louisiana favorite like Gumbo, Crawfish Etouffee or Red Beans & Rice. See Details
Mamoo's Market & Catering Mamoo's Market & Catering is a dog-friendly cafe in Farmerville, LA, where Fido is welcome to join you at one of their outdoor tables. Enjoy Southern, home-style meals and lunch specials. The menu includes items like sandwiches, casseroles, smoked meats, twice baked mashed potatoes, fried okra, cheese grits, catfish tenders, and more. Be sure to save room (or take home) for one of their homemade desserts! Frozen meals to go are also available. See Details
Sonic Drive-In This fast food restaurant on Hazel Street 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
Sonic Drive-In This fast food restaurant on Old Winnfield Road 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
El Jarrito Mexican Grill & Cantina El Jarrito Mexican Grill & Cantina is a pet-friendly Mexican restaurant in Farmerville, LA. Fido can join you as you dine outside for lunch or dinner. Choose from a variety of appetizers, tacos, quesadillas or something from the pecan wood grill. See Details
Ruston, LA, US