Dog Friendly Restaurants in Valparaiso, IN

There are 18 dog-friendly restaurants in Valparaiso 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 Valparaiso. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly Trailyard
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
Pet Friendly Radius
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
Tomato Bar Pizza Bakery Tomato Bar Pizza Bakery, located in Valparaiso, IN, is a casual pizzeria that serves up a variety of tasty eats. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their three pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Chow down on the Soulchaser Pie topped with red sauce, mozzarella, provolone, pepperoni, Italian sausage, ground beef, green peppers, mushrooms, onions, black olives, Roma tomatoes, ham, and hardwood-smoked bacon. Or go for the ALF Tanner Pizza topped with a spicy alfredo base, mozzarella, provolone, bacon, mushrooms, chicken, shaved parmesan, and Italian seasonings. If pizza isn't your style, try the Dirty Bird Sandwich with chicken, cheddar, provolone, mushrooms, banana peppers, onions, green peppers, herb mayo, lettuce, and tomato on pita bread. Tomato Bar Pizza Bakery is open Sunday through Thursday from 11am to 10pm, and Friday through Saturday from 11am to 11pm. See Details
Restaurante don Quijote Restaurante don Quijote is a dog-friendly spot to find authentic Spanish cuisine in Valparaiso. Visitors to the restaurant can head to one of its six outdoor tables to enjoy Queso Manchego alongside their furry friend. Don Quijote's menu is comprised of tapas, soups, salads, sandwiches, meat and poultry dishes, seafood, desserts, and more. Homemade sangria, house wines, imported and domestic bottled beer and mixed drinks are available to wash it all down. See Details
Valpo Uptown Cafe' Valpo Uptown Cafe is a dog-friendly spot to find specialty coffee, tea, and soda, and "a dynamic food menu." Dog owners with a hankering for a Breakfast Burrito stuffed with egg, tomato, onion, sausage, sriracha, and a four cheese blend, can head to one of Uptown's ten outdoor tables to devour their meal alongside Fido. The Cafe's menu includes breakfast items, snacks such as a Cucumber Napoleon, Caprese Salad, and Hummus Platter, salads, soups, combination plates, and sandwiches and wraps. It also includes coffee drinks, teas, hand-crafted soda, hot chocolate, and frozen drinks such as a Gelato Shake, smoothies, and frappes. Valpo Uptown Cafe is open Monday through Friday from 7am to 8pm and Saturday and Sunday from 8am to 8pm. See Details
Ben's Soft Pretzels Amish-inspired, Ben's Soft Pretzels is a dog-friendly, gourmet bakery serving fresh, hot jumbo pretzels to Valparaiso locals and tourists alike. The bakery offers two outdoor tables to dog owners wanting to dig into a Pretzel Dog alongside Fido. Ben's menu includes eleven gourmet dipping sauces, jumbo soft pretzels, pretzel stix, pretzel pockets, Buggy Bites, and flavored pretzels such as cinnamon and sugar, garlic, parmesan, and sour cream and onion pretzels; all hand-rolled, made with from scratch dough and dusted with salt imported from Germany. 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
Culver's Culver's is a dog-friendly restaurant serving its signature ButterBurgers and fresh frozen custard to Valparaiso 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
Dish Restaurant Request one of the six dog-friendly tables at Dish Restaurant. This fine-dining restaurant serves lunch and dinner and offers an extensive wine list. The menu has starters like Brown Sugar Baked Brie and Panko & Almond Crusted Crab Cake. Entrees include hearty dishes like Guinness BBQ Baby Back Ribs, Pan Seared Duck Confit, and Linguine with Romesco Cream Sauce. Stop in for lunch and Dish has a number of salads and sandwiches. Open Monday through Friday 11am to 2pm and 5pm to 9pm, Saturday 5pm to 9pm. Closed on Sunday. See Details
Verona Pizza At Verona Pizza, it's all about the pie! Fido can join you for a slice or five at one of the four dog-friendly tables outside. Specializing in pizzas and claiming to dish up the best beef sandwiches in town, there's plenty to choose from at Verona Pizza. The pies that the kitchen churns out are available with a thin crust, regular, thick, deep dish, or Chicago style deep dish. One of the most popular specialty pizzas on the menu is the cilantro chicken: olive oil, chicken, red onion, diced tomato, garlic, and fresh cilantro. Verona Pizza is open Monday through Thursday from 11am to 10pm, Friday to Saturday from 11am to 11pm, and Sunday from 11am to 9pm. See Details
Panera Bread Panera Bread on Laporte Avenue has ten 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. Please note that table service isn't available, so your dog will need to be tied up outside while you go in to order. See Details
Noodles & Company Noodles & Company on Silhavy Road has six pet-friendly tables where you are welcome to dine with your dog. Noodles & Company has noodle and pasta dishes with an international flare. You can get Asian dishes like Japanese Pan Noodles, Italian bowls including Spaghetti and Meatballs, and comfort food meals like Wisconsin Mac and Cheese. Most of the entrees can be made gluten-free. Salads, soups, and shareable items including Korean BBQ Meatballs, Potstickers, and Cheesy Garlic Bread. Check out the rotating specials and you might find Buffalo Mac and Cheese and Pasta Fresca. Bringing the kids with your too? No problem. Noodles & Company has kids meals. Please note that table service isn't available, so your dog will need to be tied up while you go inside to order. See Details
Tommy B's Clubhouse Tommy B's Clubhouse is a casual, dog friendly pub where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table. They serve cocktails, loaded nachos, flatbreads, tacos, sandwiches, pizza, and more! See Details
Ricochet Tacos Ricochet Tacos is a dog-friendly casual Mexican restaurant in Valparaiso, IN. Fido is welcome to join you at a sidewalk-facing outdoor table. Ricochet Tacos specializes in gourmet tacos and internationally-inspired fusion dishes. See Details
Blockhead Beerworks Blockhead Beerworks is a popular dog-friendly brewery in Valparaiso, IN. Fido is welcome to join you beside an outdoor table for drinks, lunch, dinner or weekend brunch. Blockhead serve an assortment of draft beer, wine, sake and speciality brunch cocktails. Pair your drink of choice with Asian-inspired dishes such as spicy noodle rolls and sushi. See Details
Fluid Coffee Bar Lincolnway Fido can join you at one of the four tables outside Fluid Coffee Bar, a dog-friendly eatery in Valparaiso, IN. Menu options include specialty coffee, espresso beverages, sandwiches, toasts and bowls. Please note that table service isn’t available, so Fido will need to wait outside while you place your order inside. A fifth table can be brought outside by request. See Details
Santo Taco Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor, pet-friendly table at Santo Taco, a Mexican restaurant in Valparaiso, IN. Enjoy menu items like tacos, tortas, burritos, quesadillas and more. They also serve a kids menu, desserts and beer. See Details
Blue Point Blue Point is a dog-friendly restaurant in Valparaiso, IN where Fido is welcome to join you at an the four outdoor tables. The menu features sushi, fresh fish, pasta dishes and "from the farm" meals like filet mignon and chargrilled pork chops. See Details
Meditrina Market Café Meditrina Market Café is a pet-friendly restaurant in Valparaiso, IN. Bring Fido along while you enjoy a meal at one of the tables on the sidewalk. The menu includes dips & spreads, salads, kabobs, wraps, rice platters, desserts, and more. See Details
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 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
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