Dog Friendly Restaurants in Kentucky

No need to leave Fido in the hotel room when you want to grab a bite! No matter where you’re headed, we can point you towards great restaurants in Kentucky that will welcome Fido to join you at an outdoor table. Bone appetit!

Selena's at Willow Lake Tavern

Louisville, KY

Selena's at Willow Lake Tavern Selena's at Willow Lake Tavern, located in Louisville, KY, serves up an ever-changing menu of Creole and Sicilian-style dishes crafted with fresh, local ingredients. Choose from options including appetizers, salads, soups, pasta, seafood, po'boys, etouffee, jambalaya, oysters, steak, chicken, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their many pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Start off with a glass of wine or a cold beer, and an order of the Fried Green Tomatoes, hand dipped in buttermilk, breaded with crispy corn meal, and served with a basil aioli. Next, tuck into the Shrimp Manale - large shrimp charred and baked, and served over linguini with a white pepper and lemon butter sauce. Or for something a bit lighter, try the Tavern Salad with field greens, seasonal fruit, glazed pecans, tomato, bacon, gorgonzola, and a raspberry balsamic dressing. Selena's at Willow Lake Tavern is open Monday through Friday from 11am to 10pm, Saturday from 10am to 10pm, and Sunday from 10:30am to 9pm. See Details

Sky Bridge Station

Pine Ridge, KY

Sky Bridge Station Sky Bridge Station is a great pit stop when you and Fido need a break from hiking and climbing. They offer fifteen benches outside with dog-friendly seating galore. On the menu, you'll find gourmet hot dogs, draft beer, and frozen treats. They also sell outdoor supplies if you need to gear up before heading into the Red River Gorge. Sky Bridge Station is open Monday through Thursday from 12:00pm to 9:00pm, Friday through Saturday from 12:00pm to 10:30pm, and Sunday from 12:00pm to 6:00pm. See Details

Coals Artisan Pizza

Louisville, KY

Coals Artisan Pizza Coals Artisan Pizza is a casual joint that specializes in coal-fired pizzas. Choose from menu options including appetizers, soups, salads, pizzas, sandwiches, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their eight pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Start off with an order of the Stuffed Mushrooms with ricotta, mozzarella, and mascarpone cheese in bechamel sauce, topped with houesmade parmesan and oregano breadcrumbs. Next, bite into a slice of the Waverly Pizza topped with prosciutto, mozzarella, gorgonzola, fig jam, asiago, parmesan cheese, and a balsamic reduction. Or go for the Bardstown Pizza, topped with wile mushrooms, caramelized onions, roasted garlic, mozzarella, mascarpone, ricotta cheese, oregano, and romano. Coals Artisan Pizza is open Monday through Thursday from 11:30am to 9:30pm, Friday through Saturday from 11:30am to 10:30pm, and Sunday from 12pm to 9pm. See Details

High on Art & Coffee

Lexington, KY

High on Art & Coffee High on Art & Coffee in Lexington, KY offers a quaint and cozy atmosphere to enjoy a variety of local art, light breakfast and lunch fare, and dog-friendly outside seating. Peruse a plethora of ornate hand-crafted creations, then sample a tasty menu that includes hot and iced coffee drinks, egg white omelettes, croissants, blueberry waffles, seasonal soups, grilled chicken salad, BLTs, and ham and cheese sandwiches. Dogs are welcome to join their owners on the outdoor patio. See Details

The Kitchen at Country Boy Brewing

Georgetown, KY

The Kitchen at Country Boy Brewing The Kitchen at Country Boy Brewing is a laid-back eatery with a dog-friendly patio located in Country Boy's taproom in Georgetown, KY. Choose from a variety of tasty eats like flatbreads, hot dogs, beer cheese, and wings, then pair it with one of Country Boy's minimally processed, house-brewed craft beers. Dogs are welcome to join you at one of several outdoor tables on the patio. See Details

Hammerheads

Louisville, KY

Hammerheads Hammerheads is a basement pub with dog-friendly sidewalk seating in Louisville, KY. Bring Fido to join you at an umbrella-cast shade table as you chow down on a variety of American pub grub and cold beer. See Details

Kentucky Native Café

Lexington, KY

Kentucky Native Café Described as an urban oasis, bring Fido and the whole family to dog-friendly Kentucky Native Café located in Lexington. Open for dinner on weekdays or lunch and dinner at weekends, this restaurant has an expansive and beautiful patio area which is suitable for Fido. The menu promises to awaken your senses with dishes made with aromatic spices, fresh herbs, and locally-produced cheeses. Sit down and relax for hours while enjoying live music, craft beer, wine, and delicious seasonal food. See Details

Bourbon n' Toulouse

Lexington, KY

Bourbon n' Toulouse Bourbon n' Toulouse is a self-proclaimed ""Cajun and Creole joint"" that serves up a variety of delicious dishes. Choose from menu options including etouffee, jambalaya, sandwiches, seafood, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their nine pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Try the Southwest Etouffee with Crawfish, made using a traditional etouffee, finished with cheddar cheese, chili powder, cumin, and a pile of crawfish tail meat. Or go for the Gumbo - a New Orleans favorite, loaded with chicken, smoked sausage, shrimp, and veggies, simmered for two days to bring out a depth of flavor! Bourbon n' Toulouse is open Monday through Saturday from 11am to 10pm, and Sunday from 11am to 9pm." See Details

Midtown Market

Paducah, KY

Midtown Market Midtown Market, located in Paducah, KY, is a premier grocery store and eatery that serves up delicious dishes prepared with fresh, local ingredients. Choose from menu options like sandwiches, salads, pasta, chicken, steak, casseroles, an olive bar, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their many pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Try the Wild West BLT with spiced bacon, avocado, roasted red peppers, lettuce, tomato, and black pepper mayo atop toasted country white bread. Or go for the Green Monster, with cheese, fried green tomatoes, lettuce, spiced bacon, red onion, and chipotle gourmaise. Once you've filled your belly, shop around for products to fill your pantry, like grass-fed meats, organic mik, pasta, soups, cage-free eggs, gluten-free products, and more! Midtown Market is open Monday through Saturday from 6:30am to 7pm, and Sunday from 8:30am to 6pm. See Details

Vibe Coffee

Elizabethtown, KY

Vibe Coffee Vibe Coffee is a specialty coffee shop located in historic downtown Elizabethtown, KY. This casual establishment serves up a variety of options, including espressos, manual brews, teas, smoothies, juices, freshly baked pastries, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at their single pet-friendly table, or have a seat at one of their outdoor benches while you enjoy a perfect cup of Joe. Try a hot White Mocha Latte, or if you're needing a bit more of a pick-me-up, order the Affogato with ice cream, espresso, and your choice of a caramel or mocha drizzle. Vibe Coffee is open Monday through Thursday from 7am to 6pm, Friday through Saturday from 7am to 8pm, and Sunday from 8am to 8pm. See Details

Sage Garden Cafe

Frankfort, KY

Sage Garden Cafe Located at Wilson Nurseries in Frankfort, KY, the Sage Garden Cafe is a casual eatery that serves up a variety of eats including soups, salads, sandwiches, paninis, burgers, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their eight pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy a fresh, delicious meal. Start off with an order of the KY Beer Cheese Tray, with Kentucky bourbon barrel ale, aged cheddar, and artisan crackers or pita wedges. Next, chow down on the Alaskan Sandwich with a grilled Alaskan salmon filet, tomato, leaf lettuce, and caper dill sauce, atop a toasted brioche bun. Or go for the Brooke's Baby Bleu Salad with sage garden greens, candied walnuts, mandarins, crumbled bleu cheese, shaved red onion, and balsamic dressing. Before you leave, try a Lemon Love Bar with freshly grated and juice lemons on a shortbread crust with a sweet lemon center, and a creamy lemon frosting! Sage Garden Cafe is open Monday through Friday from 10:45am to 5pm, Saturday from 9am to 5pm, and Sunday from 10am to 5pm. See Details

440 Main

Bowling Green, KY

440 Main 440 Main is an intimate, upscale eatery that serves up a variety of Cajun-style dishes. Choose from menu options including appetizers, steak, seafood, poultry, jambalaya, pasta, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Start off with an order of the Cajun Spring Rolls with andouille sausage, chicken, and cheddar jack cheese, served with mango barbeque dipping sauce! Next, chow down on the Grouper Louisiana - grouper, fried to perfection, smothered with shrimp etouffee, and served over jalapeno cheese grits. 440 Main is open Monday through Thursday from 4pm to 10pm, and Friday through Saturday from 4pm to 12am. See Details

Cynthia's Ristorante

Paducah, KY

Cynthia's Ristorante Cynthia's Ristorante is a classy Italian eatery that serves up California Tuscan-style dishes. Stop by with Fido in tow and snag a seat at one of their four pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Start off with an order of the Poached Pear Salad with poached pear, maytag bleu cheese, and toasted walnuts over baby field greens, with a brown butter vinaigrette. Next, chow down on the Fresh Hokkaido Sea Scallops - seared Hokkaido scallops served over fettuccine, tossed with a four cheese sauce, lemon, artichokes, and fresh parsley. Or go for the Baked Spicy Rigatoni - oven roasted and baked with Italia sausage, pancetta, a spicy vodka tomato cream sauce, and fresh mozzarella. Cynthia's is open Tuesday through Saturday from 5pm to 10pm. See Details

Fetta Specialty Pizza & Spirits

Owensboro, KY

Fetta Specialty Pizza & Spirits Located on Owensboro's new Riverfront, next to Smother's Park, Fetta serves a delicious array of pizza by the slice, full pies, and calzone. Outdoor seating area is dog friendly. Fetta opens daily at 11am. See Details

Sig Luscher Brewery

Frankfort, KY

Sig Luscher Brewery Sig Luscher Brewery, located in Frankfort, KY, is a casual, dog friendly brewery where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table. They serve hot dogs and five varieties of bagels sticks (along with various spreads). There are also a few downtown restaurants that deliver. If you are not a beer drinker, wine is also available. See Details

Corner Bakery Cafe

Bowling Green, KY

Corner Bakery Cafe A fast-casual restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner, Corner Bakery Cafe is a dog-friendly spot to enjoy a meal in Bowling Green, KY. Visitors to the Cafe can head to one of its twelve outdoor tables to dig into a plate of Buttermilk Pancakes and Eggs with Bacon alongside Fido. The Bakery Cafe's menu is made up of morning favorites such as scramblers and pancakes, breakfast sandwiches, Power Flats, oatmeals, yogurt, fresh salads, signature sandwiches, panini, hot sandwiches, handcrafted pasta, soups, chili, and more. Its baked goods include cookies, hand pies, rugalach, slices of cake, and bars. 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

Strong's Brick Oven Pizza

Hebron, KY

Strong's Brick Oven Pizza Strong's Brick Oven Pizza, located in Hebron, KY, serves delicious gourmet pizza with a great level of customer service in a casual and inviting setting that offers dog-friendly outdoor seating. Patrons can build their own creation or try one of their specialty pies like the Hot and Spicy or Diavolo Dolce. See Details

Mellow Mushroom Owensboro

Owensboro, KY

Mellow Mushroom Owensboro Mellow Mushroom Owensboro is a dog-friendly national pizza chain that puts a unique spin on the traditional pizza place, employing a carefree attitude in all of their culinary creations. They offer classic salads, subs, calzones, and pizza, but venture on the eclectic side with offerings like jerk chicken, tempeh, or tofu hoagies, and specialty pizza such as the Kosmic karma, Thai Dye, and Philosopher's Pie. Wash it down with a local craft beer while relaxing with Fido on the outdoor patio. See Details

Farmstand Market & Cafe

Union, KY

Farmstand Market & Cafe This farm to table family-owned restaurant offers a relaxed environment, fresh dishes made from local ingredients, and dog-friendly patio seating. Farmstand Market & Cafe is open Tuesday through Thursday from 11:30am to 8pm, Friday and Saturday 11:30am to 9pm, and is closed Sunday and Monday. See Details

Garcia's Grill

Glasgow, KY

Garcia's Grill Garcia's Grill in Glasgow, KY is a laid-back cantina preparing fajitas & other homemade Mexican eats. Outdoor patio seating welcomes dogs. See Details