Dog Friendly Restaurants Near SDF Airport

Molly Malones is a dog-friendly Irish pub in the highlands of Louisville, KY. Order a pint of Guinness and some bangers and mash while you sit with Fido at an outdoor table in the covered patio out front. Your furry friend can also enjoy items off their dog menu during your visit.

Dogs are welcome at Joe's Crab Shack in Louisville, KY, where they offer pet-friendly tables outside. Their kitchen specializes in churning out dish after dish of fresh fish favorites like scratch-made crab cake dinners with hushpuppies, fish and chips, and steamed seafood buckets.

Down One Bourbon Bar and Restaurant is a casual eatery that serves up cold drinks and delicious eats. Choose from a variety of menu options including appetizers, salads, sandwiches, burgers, seafood, chicken, barbecue, 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 House Old Fashioned (sugar, flamed orange, bitters) and an order of the Bacon Wrapped Medjool Dates with gorgonzola cheese and a bourbon maple glaze. Next, chow down on the highly-recommended Three Little Pigs Sandwich with pulled pork butt, bacon, roasted pork belly, coleslaw, pickles, and mustard BBQ on a roll, served with your choice of side (house chips, fruit, seasoned fries, collard greens, or jalapeno cheddar grits.) Down One is open Monday through Thursday from 11am to 11pm, Friday from 11am to 1am, and Saturday from 4pm to 1am.

Merle's Whiskey Kitchen is a lively bar and eatery in Louisville, KY, that serves up a variety of down-home Southern comfort foods. Fido is welcome to join you at one of eight umbrella-covered tables on their pet-friendly side patio while you enjoy lunch or dinner. Choose from menu options including starters, soups, salads, sandwiches, burgers, tacos, fried chicken and more.

The Irish Rover, located in Louisville, KY, is an Irish-inspired bar and eatery that serves up a variety of delicious pub grub. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Choose from menu options including starters, soups, salads, seafood, lamb, sausage, sandwiches, burgers, chicken, pork and more. Please note that their patio availability is weather dependent.

This location of Quills Coffee is part of the Nulu district in Louisville, KY. The dog-friendly coffeehouse allows Fido to join you on its back patio, which is partially covered and surrounded by trees. Their menu features specialty coffee roasts, craft beer, breakfast items, sandwiches and burritos.

Zombie Taco is located on Whiskey Row in Louisville, KY. This pet-friendly eatery has an outdoor patio where your furry friend can join you for a meal. Here, burritos, nachos, and tacos are served for breakfast, lunch and dinner. You can also pair your meal in the afternoon or evening with snacks and dessert.

Mark's Feed Store has five pet-friendly tables outside, so Fido can join you for some tangy BBQ meat smothered in their signature sauce that is made up of a mixture of twenty-six ingredients and thirteen spices. Mark's dinner entrees include the chicken finger dinner, tender all-breast meat pieces. Alternatively, you may want to try one of their entree salads, such as Mark's BBQ salad: your choice of pork, chicken, or brisket. The dessert menu includes buttermilk crunch, Oreo banana pudding, and caramel apple sundae with nuts.

Gravely Brewing Co. in Louisville, Kentucky combines beer, music, and food for a unique brewery experience. This dog-friendly pub allows Fido to join you inside or on the partially shaded patio at a picnic table where you'll have a view of the Louisville skyline. Gravely has partnered with Mayan Street Food to offer snacks, salbutes (Mayan puffy tacos), tacos, burritos, quesadillas and churros.

Air Devils Inn, located in Louisville, KY, is a casual bar that serves up a variety of delicious drinks. Fido is welcome to join you at this pet-friendly joint (both inside and out) while you enjoy your day. Air Devils Inn is open daily from 10am to 4am.

Located inside the Aloft Louisville Downtown in Louisville KY, you'll find Corner Flavors of Kentucky, a dog-friendly restaurant serving up modern southern fare. They are happy to welcome pups on their outdoor patio. Their menu fuses crowd favorites with Kentucky staples, featuring items such as the Brush Creek Ranch wagyu burger, Kentucky club, seven-layer chicken salad and whiskey caramel bread pudding.

Flanagan's Ale House serves up a variety of delicious pub grub in a casual atmosphere. Choose from menu options including appetizers, salads, fish, sandwiches, burgers, flatbreads, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of the few pet-friendly tables available on the side of the building while you enjoy your meal (unfortunately, pets are not allowed in the courtyard.)

Ditto's Grill serves up American cuisine with a bit of International flair, all in a casual, upscale atmosphere. Choose from a variety of menu options including appetizers, soups, salads, seafood, beef, chicken, sandwiches, burgers, 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 an Absolut Bloody Mary (Absolut, bacon salt, fresh basil, pepperoncini, stuffed olives) and an order of the Crabmeat Quesadillas with crabmeat, provolone cheese, toasted almonds, apricots, and cilantro. Next, chow down on the house special Stuffed Pacific Bass - baked and stuffed with pesto nuts, tomatoes, and roasted garlic sauce, served with corn risotto and a citrus salad. Or go for the Smoke House Ham Sandwich with applewood bacon, gouda, BBQ sauce, and tobacco onions. Ditto's Grill is open Monday through Thursday from 11am to 10pm, Friday through Saturday from 11am to 11pm, and Sunday from 9am to 10pm.

Monnik Beer Company, located in Louisville, KY, is a trendy brewpub that serves up a variety of delicious brews and tasty eats. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your day. Monnik Beer Company is open Sunday through Tuesday from 11am to 10pm, Wednesday through Thursday from 11am to 12am, and Friday through Saturday from 11am to 1am.

Spinelli's Pizzeria, a funky restaurant in Louisville, KY, has two pet-friendly outdoor tables, so you are welcome to bring your dog along. They make their dough and sauce in-house, and their menu features unique pizza pies, strombolis, salads, and sandwiches. Please note that table service isn't available, so your pup will need to wait outside when you go in to order.

Toasty's Tavern is a local spot in the Shelby Park neighborhood of Louisville, KY. Your dog is welcome to join you in their pet-friendly outdoor dining area. On their menu, you'll find items such as Smashburger fries, a Notzski sandwich and a Bahn Mi Dog. There are also vegan and vegetarian items available. Be sure to browse their old-fashioned drink menu.

Red Hog is the first craft butcher shop in Louisville, KY. Fido is welcome on their pet-friendly patio, where they serve menu items such as charcuterie boards, 11 oz steak, and pork chops. All meats are from local farms committed to sustainable, humane, and ethical farming practices. A full bar is also available.

The historic B.A. Colonial in the south end of Louisville, KY is pet friendly. This Louisville landmark offers a covered side patio for you and your pup to enjoy brunch, lunch or dinner. While they don't have a full dog menu, they do feature a plain burger patty for Fido to enjoy! Enjoy their selection of wings, sandwiches, specialty spuds, burgers, and a variety of brunch options including biscuits, bowls, and pancakes.

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.

Branding itself as a Louisville Original and a local favorite, Bristol Bar and Grille is a dog-friendly spot to enjoy lunch, dinner, award-winning Sunday brunch, and full bar service in Louisville. Bristol offers nine outdoor tables to dog owners wanting to dig into a plate of its famous Bristol Green Chili Wontons. The Bar and Grille's menu is made up of appetizers, salads, pasta, sandwiches, classics such as Thai Stir Fry, a Steak Sandwich, and Grilled Salmon Teriyaki, along with chef specialties such as Osaka Scallops and Smoked Grits, and Country Fried Chicken Caprese. Diners with room for dessert can indulge in housemade desserts such as Chocolate Oreo Cheesecake, Lemon Cake with Raspberry Sauce, or a Bourbon Pecan Torte.