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Dog Friendly Restaurants in Sandusky, OH

There are 21 dog-friendly restaurants in Sandusky 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 Sandusky. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly Dockside Cafe

Dockside Cafe

Both you and Fido will enjoy the beautiful waterfront views and delicious food from dog-friendly eatery Dockside Cafe, located in Sandusky, OH. Order food from the walk up window and take a seat at an outdoor table. Sample the famous fish tacos or a juicy burger while taking in the views at sunset or sipping your favorite beer at happy hour.

Pet Friendly Baithouse Brewery

Baithouse Brewery

Baithouse Brewery

Look for the giant perch above the door when you visit Bait House Brewery, a microbrewery serving pub food and drawing on Sandusky’s long-time connection to the fishing industry and maritime life. Completely handmade, each style of our beer will delight those going out for a day’s fishing, and fine craft beer lovers alike. Dogs are welcome on the pet-friendly patio. While you're there pick up some of the brewery's dog biscuits made fresh from spent grain.

Island House

Every single table at the Island House is outside and dog-friendly. The outdoor bar and patio is a nice, scenic location to chill with your pup. The chefs dish up a locally sourced menu that includes beef, seafood, and lots of vegetarian options. Locals claim that the lobster rolls are a good choice at lunch, especially when they are accompanied by duck fat fried french fries and truffle oil. The Island House is open Thursday through Monday from 8am to 10pm.

Bay Harbor

Located at the Cedar Point Marina, Bay Harbor is a dog-friendly restaurant serving casually elegant meals to Sandusky locals and tourists alike. Visitors to Bay Harbor can sit at one of its twelve outdoor tables to enjoy a plate of escargot and a glass of wine alongside their canine. The restaurant's menu includes appetizers, salads, soups, pasta, seafood, chicken, steak, and more. Classic cocktails, red and white wines by the glass, beer, ports, cognac, cordials, and martinis are available to top off your meal. Regulars rave about the waterfront views. Bay Harbor is open daily from 5pm to 9pm.

Applebee's

Applebee's is a dog-friendly grill and bar serving Sandusky locals and tourists alike. Visitors to Milan Road can head to one of Applebee's six 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.

Everwild Spirits

Everwild Spirits

Everwild Spirits is a dog-friendly, craft bourbon distillery and restaurant in Sandusky, OH. Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table on the patio. They brew their own bourbon whiskeys using local grains. The menu features delicious desserts, food pairings, and unique craft bourbon cocktails.

Saucy Brew Works

Saucy Brew Works

Saucy Brew Works is a dog-friendly brewpub and coffeehouse in Sandusky, OH. Fido is welcome at outdoor tables when the weather is nice. Stop by in the morning for your caffeine fix and enjoy a specialty espresso drink like their Modern Crimes White Mocha, made with coconut syrup. Come by later in the day to enjoy house beers and craft cocktails alongside a menu of upscale American cuisine and tavern food.

Paddle Bar

Inspired by beaches, sand and surf, Paddle Bar is bringing an island vibe to patrons at their pet-friendly watering hole in Sandusky, OH. You can find them alongside Paddle & Climb outdoor shop. Enjoy the occasional live musician as you sip on a craft cocktail. Dogs are welcome at outside tables.

J Bistro Downtown

J Bistro Downtown

J Bistro Downtown is a pet-friendly bistro located in Sandusky, OH. Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table and water bowls are provided. This bistro serve a delicious selection of seasonal meat and seafood dishes which can be paired with a signature cocktail. Reservations are strongly recommended.

H.D. Tony's

H.D. Tony's is a laid back hangout in Sandusky with a dog-friendly table around the back. You can order your meal from the bar then enjoy it outside with Fido. However, please note that the patio is only open during the summer months. The highlight of their menu is the diverse selection of hot dogs like the Traditional Jersey Dog, Italian Sausage, or H.D. Tony's Bratwurst. They also serve burgers, sandwiches, and traditional entrees like grilled salmon and steak. H.D. Tony's also provides a full service bar with lots of craft brews on tap.

Quaker Steak & Lube

Quaker Steak & Lube

This popular steak chain on Cleveland Road W has eight 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.

Panera Bread

Panera Bread on Milan 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.

Starbucks

Whether you are getting your early morning coffee fix or fueling up for a late night, Starbucks has you covered. This location on Milan Rd. in Sandusky 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.

Five Guys

Five Guys, located in Sandusky, 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.

Chipotle Mexican Grill

Chipotle Mexican Grill

Founded on the idea that food served fast does not have to be a typical fast food experience, Chipotle Mexican Grill is a dog-friendly restaurant known for its burritos, tacos, bowls, and salads. Visitors to Sandusky with a craving for a customizable burrito bowl can dig in alongside Fido at one of Chipotle's seven outdoor tables. The Grill's menu allows guests to choose from crispy corn or soft flour tacos, a bowl, burrito, or salad, then choose from steak, carnitas, chicken, barbacoa or sofritas, next, adding rice beans and fajita vegetables, and finally, topping it all off with salsas, lettuce, guacamole, and cheese. Please note that table service isn't available, so your dog will need to be tied up outside while you go in to order.

Jo Wok

Jo Wok, located in Sandusky, OH, is a casual eatery that serves up a variety of delicious Thai fare. Fido is welcome to join you at this pet-friendly joint, since they offer a convenient drive-thru window! Jo Wok is open Monday through Saturday from 11am to 9pm, and Sunday from 4pm to 9pm.

Rayz on the Bay

Rayz on the Bay

Rayz on the Bay is a pet-friendly waterfront restaurant on the bay of Sandusky, OH. Fido may join you on the colorful and spacious patio for lunch or dinner. Menu items include fried appetizers, Chicken Ballz, shrimp and chicken baskets, sandwiches, and burgers.

Buffalo Wild Wings

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 Sandusky. 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.

Sonic Drive-In Sandusky

Sonic Drive-In Sandusky

Sonic Drive-In in Sandusky offers a drive-thru, carhop service, and pet-friendly outdoor tables. This fast-food restaurant serves burgers, hot dogs, and chicken sandwiches, plus sides like fries, tater tots, and mozzarella sticks. They're known for their vast selection of drinks, like frozen lemonade, cherry limeade, and a grape slush with rainbow candy. There's also a selection of milkshakes, Sonic Blasts, waffle cone sundaes and ice cream slushes.

Vine & Olive

Vine & Olive serves up Mediterranean food and baked goods in Sandusky, OH. This dog-friendly market and restaurant features a few cafe tables on their covered front patio, where you and Fido are welcome to enjoy a bite to eat. Be sure to try their spanakopita along with a variety of sandwiches, soups and salads.

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