Dog Friendly American Restaurants Near SDF Airport

There are 33 pet friendly American restaurants near SDF Airport 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 SDF Airport. Bone appetit!

Ditto's Grill

Louisville, KY 6 km

Ditto's Grill 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. See Details

Hammerheads

Louisville, KY 5.8 km

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

Bristol Bar & Grille

Louisville, KY 8 km

Bristol Bar & Grille 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. See Details

The B.A. Colonial

Louisville, KY 4.2 km

The B.A. Colonial 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. See Details

Corner Flavors of Kentucky

Louisville, KY 7.8 km

Corner Flavors of Kentucky 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. See Details

The Sports and Social Club

Louisville, KY 7.4 km

The Sports and Social Club The Sports and Social Club is a relaxed sports bar offering classic pub food and tremendous sports viewing in a comfortable tavern setting. Serving lunch, dinner and a dynamic nightlife, The Sports & Social Club also offers bowling and live entertainment. Sidewalk tables welcome dogs. See Details

Pizza Lupo

Louisville, KY 8.3 km

Pizza Lupo Pizza Lupo is a dog-friendly restaurant located in a historic brick building in Louisville, KY. Fido is welcome to join you at a table on their outdoor patio. They serve Neapolitan-style pizza, handmade pasta and salads. See Details

Potbelly Sandwich Shop

Louisville, KY 7.6 km

Potbelly Sandwich Shop Potbelly Sandwich Shop, located in Louisville, is a casual delicatessen-style eatery that serves up a variety of tasty noshes. Choose from menu options including soups, salads, sandwiches, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their eight pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Try the Wreck Sandwich with salami, Angus roast beef, oven-roasted turkey, hickory-smoked ham, melted Swiss, lettuce, tomato, and mayo on multigrain bread. Or go for the Uptown Salad with romaine, iceberg, spinach, all-natural grilled chicken, crumbled bleu cheese, red grapes, apples, dried cranberries, diced red onion, and candied walnuts. Before you leave, grab a shake in your favorite flavor (Vanilla, Chocolate, Coffee, Oreo, Banana, Mixed Berry, Strawberry, and more.) Please note that table service isn't available, so you'll need to tie your dog up while you order inside. See Details

Royals Hot Chicken

Louisville, KY 7.4 km

Royals Hot Chicken Royals Hot Chicken is a casual eatery that specializes in fried chicken, available in varying levels of tongue-torching heat. Choose from a variety of menu options including snacks, salads, sandwiches, fried chicken, tacos, 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 order of the Loaded Potato Wedges, topped with pickled red onions, bacon, beer cheese, and green onions, served with a side of ranch for dipping. Next, chow down on the Fried Chicken Tenders Plate in your choice of heat (Mild, Medium, Hot, X-Hot, or Gonzo,) served with a dipping sauce of your choice (Honey Mustard, Alabama White Barbecue, Hot Pepper Jelly, Green Goddess, and more,) along with one side (coleslaw, pimiento cheese grits, cucumber salad, and more!) Or go for the Royals Fried Chicken Salad Sandwich with sunflower seeds, Granny Smith apples, honey mustard, golden raisins, iceberg lettuce, and dill pickles, on a potato bun. Royals Hot Chicken is open Tuesday through Thursday from 11:30am to 10pm, and Friday through Saturday from 11:30am to 11pm. See Details

Joella's Hot Chicken

Louisville, KY 9.7 km

Joella's Hot Chicken Joella's Hot Chicken is a pet-friendly restaurant on Frankfort Avenue in Louisville. There are ten tables outside for dogs and their owners, so Fido can join you for some all-natural chicken, brined over-night, fried golden brown, and sauced in a choice of unique spice blends. Hot chicken, a favorite in Nashville, has a sweet-mean kick and is available at Joella's Hot Chicken with a range of spice levels, including Southern, Tweener, Spiked Honey, Inferno, and for the bravest of the brave, Fire-In-Da-Hole. 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

Varanese

Louisville, KY 8 km

Varanese Varanese is an American-style joint serving up delicious, elegant dishes. Choose from menu options including appetizers, soups, salads, seafood, veggies, steak, pork, lamb, pasta, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of the four pet-friendly tables available on the sidewalk (unfortunately pups aren't allowed on their patio.) Start your meal off with an order of the Baked Brie wrapped in puff pastry and served with bourbon caramel, toasted pecans, and sliced apples. Next, chow down on the Pecan Encrusted California White Bass atop molasses whipped sweet potatoes, finished with a honey jalapeno butter sauce. Or go for the Beef Tips and Tortellini - sauteed beef tips and tortellini tossed in a gorgonzola cream sauce with baby spinach, grape tomatoes, and toasted pine nuts, topped with crispy prosciutto. End on a sweet note with the Brioche French Toast - custard-fried brioche French toast topped with candied bacon, sugared pecans, peanut butter powder, bourbon maple syrup, and caramel sea salt ice cream! Varanese is open Sunday through Thursday from 5pm to 11pm, and Friday through Saturday from 5pm to 12am. See Details

Bourbons Bistro

Louisville, KY 8.2 km

Bourbons Bistro Dogs are welcome at outdoor tables at Bourbons Bistro in Louisville, KY. This pet-friendly eatery has a rotating, seasonal menu that is inspired by bourbon and Southern cuisine. Dishes may include salads, seafood, steak and burgers. Choose from more than 130 bourbons, or enjoy beer, wine and cocktails. See Details

Uptown Cafe

Louisville, KY 5.9 km

Uptown Cafe Uptown Cafe serves up delicious eats in a casual atmosphere with a contemporary twist. Choose from menu options including appetizers, seasonal small plates, salads, seafood, chicken, steak, pork, veggies, burgers, sandwiches, pasta, 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 Mushroom Caps filled with sausage and goat cheese, and topped with a brandy brown cream sauce. Next, chow down on the Duck Ravioli with mushrooms and green peppers in a white wine sauce. Or go for the Pecan Encrusted Chicken Liver Salad with Granny Smith apples, bacon, and red onions in a brandy brown sugar glaze over mixed greens and spinach, tossed with a raspberry vinaigrette. Uptown Cafe is open Monday through Thursday from 11:30am to 10pm, and Friday through Saturday from 11:30am to 11pm. See Details

Wiltshire on Market

Louisville, KY 7.4 km

Wiltshire on Market Wiltshire on Market is an intimate eatery that serves up a variety of elegant American-style dishes. Choose from menu options including starters, flatbreads, tacos, soups, salads, steak, seafood, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their five pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Start off with an order of the Popcorn with plugra butter, salt, and pepper. Next, chow down on your first course of the Taco with fried Kentucky silver carp, beet-pickled red cabbage, chipotle crema, and jalapenos. Once you've cleaned the plate, start in on the Braised Marksbury Farm Rabbit with black pepper pappardelle, toasted pistachios, and parmigiano reggiano. Wiltshire on Market is open Thursday from 5pm to 10pm, Friday through Saturday from 5pm to 11pm, and Sunday from 5pm to 9:30pm. See Details

Buck's Restaurant

Louisville, KY 5.5 km

Buck's Restaurant Fido is welcome to join you at a pet-friendly, outdoor table at Buck's Restaurant in Louisville, KY. Enjoy fine dining with options like filet mignon, scallops, ribeye, quail and more. They also serve a variety of desserts, wines and spirits. See Details

Hooters

Louisville, KY 6.9 km

Hooters Hooters, located in Louisville, is a well-known bar and eatery that offers up an array of tasty pub grub served by the famed Hooters Girls. Choose from menu options including appetizers, wings, salads, sandwiches, tacos, burgers, seafood, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their five pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Start off with a cold beer and an order of the Tex Mex Nachos - fresh chips topped with cheese, chili, guacamole, lettuce, pico de gallo, jalapenos, sour cream, and zesty chipotle sauce. Next, chow down on the Baja Fish Tacos with grilled or crispy fish, pico de gallo, fresh cabbage, and special sauce. Or go for the Texas Cheesesteak Sandwich with steak, sauteed onions, green peppers, mushrooms, provolone cheese, queso, Daytona Beach sauce, pico de gallo, and sliced jalapenos! See Details

Burger Boy Diner

Louisville, KY 4.6 km

Burger Boy Diner Burger Boy Diner is a dog-friendly, 24-hour burger restaurant in Louisville, KY. Your leashed, friendly dog is welcome to join you at a table on the seasonal outdoor patio. Try their Vegetarian Burger Boy Special, double quarter pound bison burger, grilled chicken sandwich, avocado BLT, or Old Louisville burger while you're visiting! See Details

Panera Bread

Louisville, KY 3.3 km

Panera Bread Panera Bread on Poplar Level Road has several 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. 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

Check's Cafe

Louisville, KY 4.1 km

Check's Cafe Check's Cafe is a dog-friendly restaurant serving German-American cuisine in Louisville, KY, since 1944. Fido can join you at an outdoor table. The menu features their signature chili, braunschweiger, bratwurst and pan-fried oysters, hot wings and more. They also have a full bar with a large beer list. See Details

Five Guys

Louisville, KY 8.3 km

Five Guys Five Guys, located in Louisville, 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