Dog Friendly Restaurants Near RST Airport

Culver's is a dog-friendly restaurant serving its signature ButterBurgers and fresh frozen custard to Rochester 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.

Noodles & Company on Maine Avenue SE 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.

Whistle Binkies on the Lake is a popular restaurant in Rochester, MN, where Fido is welcome on the dog-friendly patio at umbrella-shaded tables. Guests can enjoy dishes like traditional buffalo wings, Olde World nachos, burgers, walleye baskets, flatbreads, and steak salads alongside rotating craft beers and cocktails.

With the mission to serve exceptional coffee that inspires extraordinary experiences, Caribou Coffee is a dog-friendly spot to enjoy a cup of joe in Rochester. The coffee shop offers outdoor tables to dog owners wanting to sip alongside their canine companion. Caribou's menu is made of classic coffees, signature mochas and lattes, blended drinks, teas, juices, and food items such as breakfast and oven-toasted sandwiches, oatmeal, and baked goods such as muffins, cookies, croissants, brownie bites, and breads. A drive-thru window is also available if you don't want to tie your dog up outside while you go in to order.

The Thirsty Belgian Bar & Kitchen is a pet-friendly eatery in Rochester, MN that welcomes leashed dogs at their four outdoor tables. On the menu, you'll find items such as mushroom and cheese toasted sandwiches, margarita pizzas, and goat cheese and beet salads.

Strikers Corner, located in Stewartville, MN, is a casual bar and eatery complete with an indoor bowling alley! Fido is welcome to join you at one of their two pet-friendly outdoor picnic tables while you enjoy your meal. Start off with a cold beer and an order of the BBQ Sweet Potato Waffle Fry Nachos topped with shredded cheddar jack cheese, tomatoes, red onion, bacon, and homemade BBQ sauce. Next, chow down on the Knockout Burger topped with pepper jack cheese, grilled jalapenos, applewood-smoked bacon, and deep-fried onion rings. Or go for the Barnyard Pizza topped with a homemade BBQ base, pork, chicken breast, applewood-smoked bacon, onion, cheddar jack cheese, and pickle chips. Strikers Corner is open Sunday through Thursday from 9am to 11pm, and Friday through Saturday from 9am to 12am.

Dairy Queen is a popular quick-service ice cream chain restaurant with dog-friendly outdoor seating. This location in Stewartville, MN, doesn't offer a full dog menu, but pup cups of vanilla ice cream are available upon request. They're famous for their signature frozen Blizzard drink, as well as ice cream cakes, dipped cones, sundaes and ice cream bars. They also have a selection of fast food favorites such as burgers, fries and chicken tenders. A drive-thru window is also available, so Fido doesn't need to wait outside while you order inside.