Dog Friendly Restaurants in Kansas

Slap's BBQ is a dog-friendly joint in the Strawberry Hill neighborhood of KC, Kansas. Fido is welcome to join you at a table on the side patio (that's heated in the winter) or on the upstairs deck. Enjoy their famous ribs or burnt ends, imported Texas sausage, sandwiches, combo plates, and homemade sides like baked potato casserole, cheesy corn and coleslaw. Get here early as they tend to sell out daily!

AJ's Pizza in Manhattan, KS, welcomes Fido to join you at an outdoor table on their pet-friendly patio. Enjoy their selection of pizza while relaxing in the shade with your pup. Bowls of water are available and you can treat your best friend to a pup cup.

Combining classic rock with rockin' good food, Rock & Brews in Overland Park, KS, offers a pet-friendly patio and a dog menu for Fido! Diners can enjoy burgers, sandwiches, signature wings, Kansas City-style baby back ribs, five cheese mac 'n cheese, pizza, and a refreshing selection of craft beer.

Dempsey�s Burger Pub is an Irish-style grill serving up award-winning burgers, Irish pub food, and a full bar, including plenty of beer options and daily drink specials. Bring Fido along to the dog-friendly deck with nine tables! Choose from specialties like the Hot Hawaiian Kobe burger with pineapple jalapeno chutney, thick-cut bacon, lettuce, and spicy srirarcha aioli on a pretzel bun, Bacon Mushroom Swiss Angus burger, or Bleu Burger with bleu cheese, crispy bacon, and onion confiture. Fish and Chips are available as well, plus salmon and vegetarian patty options. Try an alcoholic milkshake for dessert! Dempsey�s Burger Pub is open from 11:00am to 2:00am, seven days a week.

Martinelli's Little Italy is a family-owned Italian eatery in Salina, KS serving authentic cuisine on a dog-friendly outdoor patio. Martinelli's Little Italy is open Monday through Saturday from 11am to 10pm and Sunday from 11am to 9pm.

Old Chicago Pizza +Taproom, located in Hays, KS, is a casual, pet friendly eatery where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table. Their menu offers craft beers, wings, pizza, calzones, burgers, sandwiches, salads and more. Specialties include Italian Nachos, Beer Battered Onion Rings, the Double Deckeroni™ pizza, the Chicago 7™ calzone, and an Old Chicago Chopped Salad. Save room for one of their homemade desserts like The Big Cookie or cheesecake.

Nortons Brewing Company, located in Wichita, KS, is a dog-friendly brewery and restaurant where Fido is welcome to join you in the beer garden. Their "thoughtfully designed, aggressively brewed beers" include something for everyone! Their food menu offers fun appetizers, burgers, sandwiches and funnel cakes.

Do-B's is a dog-friendly restaurant in Emporia, KS, where Fido is welcome at outdoor tables on the covered patio. They have a diverse menu featuring gourmet burgers, Philly cheesesteaks, Louisiana-style po'boys, and more. Notable items include the "Biggun" burger, sweet potato fries, onion rings, and a homemade black bean burger for vegetarians. Dessert options like creamy cheesecakes and thick milkshakes are also available.

Woodyard Bar-B-Que in Kansas City smokes up pulled pork, brisket, turkey, sausage, ham, burnt ends, ribs, and wings, served on sandwiches and platters with signature sides like cheesy corn and creamy coleslaw. The large patio out front and garden in back both offer dog-friendly outdoor tables, and Fido can work off his meal in the fenced Woofyard, an onsite dog park.

Located in the heart of downtown Lawrence, The Roost serves up breakfast, lunch, pastries, coffee, and cocktails in a warm space inspired by old grocery and hardware stores. Bring Fido along to the dog-friendly outdoor seating and check out specials like the French Toasted in spiked custard, fresh Biscuits and Gravy, or a Ham and Cheese omelet for breakfast; or stop by for lunch and go for the Roasted Turkey Club topped with lettuce, tomato, bacon, and chipotle mayo on sourdough. Baked goods are available daily, as well as coffee drinks! The Roost is open seven days a week from 7:00am to 3:00pm.

Speakeasy is a pet-friendly sports bar with a large, shaded patio in Salina, KS. Dogs are welcome at outdoor tables.

Minsky's Pizza, located in Lawrence, KS, is a casual pizzeria that serves up a variety of delicious Italian fare. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Minsky's Pizza is open Sunday through Thursday from 11am to 10pm, and Friday through Saturday from 11am to 11pm.

Blind Box BBQ is a local barbecue joint in Shawnee, KS. They are pet-friendly and welcome Fido to join you on the rustic front patio which is partially-shaded by a pergola. Their menu includes nachos, wings, sandwiches, burgers, and meat plates. They offer water bowls for your pup.

Lago Vista Grill is a pet-friendly restaurant in Ozawkie, KS. Your furry companion can join you at an outdoor table on their patio. Their menu features a chicken bowl, bourbon jam burger, cheesy fries, combo fajitas and more. Please note table service isn't available, so Fido must remain outside while you order.

El Potro Mexican Cafe is a restaurant with pet-friendly outdoor seating in Lawrence, KS. Bring Fido with you while you enjoy food and drinks at one of the three tables on the tropical patio. The menu includes Mexican specialties and combo platters, plus alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.

Toto's TacOz is a pet-friendly Wizard-of-Oz-themed restaurant in Wamego, KS. Well-behaved leashed dogs are welcome to join you inside or at one of their few outdoor tables along the sidewalk, where they'll be offered water and a dog bed. They offer an extensive menu of Cal-Mex-style fare that's prepared by hand every day to please any palate.

J’s BBQ Smokehouse & Catering is a popular restaurant in Olathe, KS, where Fido is welcome at outdoor tables. As seen on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives on Food Network, they serve all the hallmarks of KC-style BBQ—hickory-smoked brisket, ribs, burnt ends, sausage, chicken, and turkey—served à la carte or as hearty plates and sandwiches, alongside homemade sides like pit beans, slaw, potato salad, and signature sauces.

Ziggy's offers delicious handmade pizza, oven toasted sandwiches, baked wings, and a full bar with local and national craft beers on tap. Dogs are welcome at front outdoor tables.

Located across the street from Washburn University in Topeka, Margarita's Jalisco is an authentic Mexican eatery with dog-friendly outdoor seating on the covered patio. They serve specials like the Morjarra Frita (fried tilapia), Tamale Deluxe, Burrito Grandote, and other Mexican staples like fajitas, tacos, enchiladas, and more.

Ladybird Diner is a funky, eclectic breakfast joint in downtown Lawrence dishing out diner food with a twist and featuring five dog-friendly outdoor tables! Bring Fido along for coffee and pie, or have a hearty breakfast of eggs, biscuits, and gravy.