Dog Friendly Restaurants in Waco, KY

There are 35 dog-friendly restaurants within 20 miles of Waco 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 Waco. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly Double Dogs
Double Dogs Double Dogs is a dog-friendly eatery in Lexington, KY, where Fido can join you at an outdoor table. Try the Pickled Paw Prints - fried dill pickle chips, or the Loaded Double Dog Pizza topped topped with meats and veggies, or go for the California Burger - a buffalo burger patty topped with fresh spinach, tomatoes, red onion and provolone. See Details
Pet Friendly Proud Mary BBQ
Proud Mary BBQ Proud Mary BBQ is a casual, dog-friendly barbecue joint in Lexington, KY, where Fido can join you at an outdoor table. Choose from menu options including appetizers, salads, sandwiches, barbecue plates, pulled pork, brisket, chicken, sausage, seafood, ribs, and more. The restaurant is located on the banks of the Kentucky River in between the bridges, exit 99 off of I-75. See Details
Boonedogs Bar & Restaurant Boonedogs Bar & Restaurant is a dog-friendly eatery located in Lexington, KY. Fido is welcome to accompany you at a picnic table either on the gravel patio or open grassy area. Table service is given indoors and to tables on the gravel patio only. Visitors seated with Fido at a table on the grass are kindly asked to go inside and place their order. Boonedogs are best known for their experimental and tasty dressed-up hotdogs, artisan sausages and craft beer. See Details
Gillum's Sports Lounge Gillum's Sports Lounge in Richmond, KY, offers five dog-friendly tables outside where you and your pup can catch the big game and enjoy a cold drink. Gillum's serves a full menu of bar bites, pizza, sandwiches, burgers, and entrees. The bar serves a full range of beverages, and they often host live music. See Details
El Mariachi Mexican Restaurant Hamburg Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor, dog-friendly table at El Mariachi Mexican Restaurant in Lexington, KY. Enjoy options like tacos, burritos, salads, nachos and more. They also have a vegetarian menu and a kids menu. You can even order a margarita or mimosa tower for the whole table. See Details
Panera Bread Panera Bread on Lantern Ridge Drive has five 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
Apollo Pizza Apollo Pizza, located in Berea, KY, is a casual pizzeria that serves up a variety of delicious Italian-American fare. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Apollo Pizza is open Sunday through Thursday from 11am to 10pm, and Friday through Saturday from 11am to 12am. See Details
Boonedocks Grill & Market Boonedocks Grill & Market is a dog-friendly family restaurant in Lexington, KY. Fido is welcome to join you on their covered porch featuring four tables. Guests can enjoy homemade breakfast, burgers, sandwiches and sweets. See Details
Apollo Pizza Apollo Pizza serves up two of the best matches in the world of food - pizza and beer. The menu includes sub sandwiches, hoagies, specialty pizzas, and customizable pizzas with tons of vegetarian options. This location offers delivery and carry out with four dog-friendly tables outside of the where you can enjoy your pie with Fido. Apollo Pizza is open Sunday through Thursday from 11am to 9pm and Friday through Saturday from 11am to 10pm. See Details
Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom This pizzeria on Pavilion Wayhas six pet-friendly outdoor tables, so you can bring your dog along when you dine. Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom combines brewhouse favorites with pizza, but don't expect to see Chicago deep dish pies here. The specialty at Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom is Ale Crust, Chicago Thick, and Tavern Thin Crust pies, which you can top with whatever you like or go for one of the signature pies like Italian Grinder or Thai Pie. There are also calzones, salads, sandwiches, burgers, wraps, and more. The Taproom Mac and Cheese is one of the house favorites and comes in three varieties and a build-your-own option. See Details
Culver's Culver's is a dog-friendly restaurant serving its signature ButterBurgers and fresh frozen custard to Richmond 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
Sonic Drive-In This fast food restaurant on Woodford 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
Starbucks Whether you are getting your early morning coffee fix or fueling up for a late night, Starbucks has you covered. This location on Colby Taylor Drive in Richmond provides four 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
Graeter's Ice Cream Graeter's Ice Cream, located in Lexington, is a small-batch ice cream shop that serves up French pot-style ice cream created using fresh, delicious ingredients. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their four pet-friendly outdoor tables while you indulge your sweet tooth. Choose from an array of flavors including Vienna Coffee, Dutch Milk Chocolate, Butter Pecan, Salted Caramel, Bourbon Pecan Chocolate Chip, Toffee Chocolate Chip, Peach, Pumpkin, Cinnamon, and more! Try the Cheese Crown - cheesecake-flavored ice cream with cinnamon sugar pastry pieces and fondant icing flakes! 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
Cold Stone Creamery Cold Stone Creamery is a dog-friendly shop serving sweets to Lexington locals and tourists alike. A few outdoor tables are available to dog owners with a sweet tooth and Fido in tow. The Creamery's menu is made up of ice cream, yogurt, and sorbet flavors made fresh in-store. Guests can choose from a variety of fruits, candies, and nuts to have mixed into their frozen treat on a granite stone. Ice cream cakes and cupcakes, and ice cream pies and cookie sandwiches, shakes, and smoothies are also available. 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
Five Guys Five Guys, located in Lexington, 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. See Details
Dairy Queen Dairy Queen is a dog-friendly quick-service food concept serving frozen sweet treats to Stanton locals and tourists alike. 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. See Details
Rally's Hamburgers This fast food spot on Eastern Bypass has four pet-friendly outdoor seating so you are welcome to bring your dog along. Rally's Hamburgers is serving fast and easy items like hamburgers, chicken sandwiches, wings, and hot dogs. Have a big appetite? You may want to try the Baconzilla burger. To go along with your sandwich, they have their famous seasoned fries which you can get by themselves or loaded with cheese and bacon. If you are looking for a sweet treat, there are shakes in four flavors, Kool-aid slushies, and Stackers, soft serve parfaits with cookies and more. A drive-thru window is also available. See Details
Donatos Pizza Branding itself as American's original Edge to Edge pizza, Donatos Pizza is a dog-friendly spot to enjoy a slice in Lexington. Visitors to the pizzeria can head to one of its two outdoor tables to dig into a Bourbon BBQ Bacon pie. Donatos' menu includes oven-baked subs, an array of salads, shareable plates such as Meatballs, Boneless Wings, Fresh Stuffed Jalapenos, and Asiago Cheese Garlic Bread, and create your own and specialty pizzas such as Hot Chicken, Serious Meat, Skinny Pizza, Hawaiian, and Vegan It's Greek to Me Pizza. 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
Jean Farris Winery & Bistro Jean Farris Winery & Bistro is a dog-friendly small farm winery, vineyard, and restaurant located in Lexington, KY. Fido is welcome to join you at a table on the large covered patio overlooking beautiful countryside. Jean Farris Winery & Bistro serve exquisite farm-to-table cuisine complemented by delicious wine. See Details
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