Dog Friendly American Restaurants in Cromwell, CT

Your dog can join you for a grand grinder at Nardelli's Grinder Shoppe on Berlin Rd. Outside, you'll discover five dog-friendly tables. Nardelli's is known for providing a menu full of favorites, including the chicken cutlet sandwich, filled with marinara sauce, mayo', lettuce, tomato, cheese, diced veggies, olives, and hot sauce. If you're cutting down on the carb's, you can plunge your fork into a fresh green salad instead. Finish off your meal with some cheesecake, yogurt, or a chocolate chip brownie. Please note that table service isn't available, so your dog will need to be tied up outside when you go in to order.

The Oliver Cromwell Tavern is a pet-friendly establishment in Cromwell, CT. Your leashed furry friend can join you at a table on their outdoor patio, where he'll be lavished with attention. Their signature main dishes include a grilled flat iron steak, BBQ pork ribs, salmon and roasted chicken breast.

Christopher Martins has been offering a modern interpretation of Italian and Mediterranean cuisine in a dog-friendly setting for three decades. Menu features Dublin spring rolls, beef stew, pan seared sea bass, roasted rack of lamb, beef short rib, and spinach ricotta ravioli, plus over 20 draft beers. Dogs are welcome at front sidewalk tables.

Max Burger in West Hartford, CT, is a casual, dog friendly eatery where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table. They serve a variety of delicious all-natural burgers, American-style comfort food, and a large selection of craft beers.

The dog-friendly Elbow Room features an eclectic, contemporary American menu featuring soups, salads, sandwiches, burgers, and hot entrees such as grilled salmon, baby back ribs, lobster mac and cheese, and blackened grouper tacos. Outdoor seating is situated in the heart of West Hartford Center, a great spot to people-watch with your dog as you dine outside.

Bruegger's Bagels is a dog-friendly eatery serving a comprehensive menu of healthy choices for breakfast and lunch. Visitors to Wallingford with Fido in tow and a craving for a preservative-free bagel, can head to one of Bruegger's two outdoor tables to dig in. The eatery's menu is made up of bagels and cream cheese, salads, signature soups, breakfast and lunch sandwiches, and coffee drinks. Diners with a sweet tooth can indulge in a Cheesecake Brownie, Cranberry Orange Nut Muffin, or Oatmeal Raisin Pecan Cookie.

Riley's Hot Dog & Burger Gourmet, located in New Britain, CT, is a casual American eatery that serves up a myriad of delectable fare. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal (tables are open seasonally, so be sure to call ahead!) Try the Dirty Mac Dog topped with house-made mac and cheese, onions, meat sauce, and Fritos. Or go for the Buffalo Blue Burger topped with Riley's buffalo sauce, house-made bleu cheese spread, lettuce, red onions, and crunchy kettle chips. Riley's Hot Dog & Burger Gourmet is open Tuesday through Wednesday from 11am to 6pm, Thursday through Friday from 11am to 8pm, and Saturday from 11am to 3pm.

Fido is welcome to join you on the outdoor, pet-friendly patio at Tavern on the Trax, a restaurant in Berlin, CT. Enjoy menu items like salads, sandwiches, flatbreads, wraps and more. They also serve a full bar and unique cocktails.

Burtons Grill & Bar is a chain restaurant with a pet-friendly location at The Shops at Evergreen Walk in South Windsor, CT. Two- and four-legged friends can dine together outside on the seasonal patio during lunch, dinner or weekend brunch. Customer favorites include the truffle & goat cheese frittata, California chicken sandwich, braised short ribs, and ahi tuna bowl.

Effie's Place is a West Hartford, CT restaurant where Fido can join you on their pet-friendly patio. They serve breakfast all day, every day, and offer numerous specials with sides and beverages. If you'd rather skip breakfast and go right to lunch or dinner, you won't want to miss out on the part of their menu with over 25 different starters to complement your meal.

Rooster Co. in Newington, CT, offers dog-friendly dining on a spacious, shaded patio with string lights, heaters and cozy teal seating. Pups are welcome and often treated to water bowls while you enjoy elevated comfort food like buttermilk fried chicken, roasted Brussels sprouts, and bourbon-glazed meatloaf. The relaxed, neighborhood vibe makes it a perfect spot for brunch, lunch or dinner with your four-legged friend.

Plan B specializes in burgers, beer, and bourbon in a fun, polished atmosphere with dog-friendly outdoor seating. Enjoy delicious bar and grill style eats such as wings, pulled pork sliders, country meatloaf, shepherd's pie, fresh ground burgers, and a wide selection of craft beer, bourbon, and signature cocktails.

Essex, CT, is home to the pet-friendly Noah's at 63 Main St. This local eatery welcomes pups to unwind beside their owners outside while they overlook the Connecticut River. Start your meal with their hummus of the day, try the blackened salmon for your entree, and finish with their homemade ice cream. Don't forget to pair your lunch or dinner with one of their delicious cocktails.

The Village Bistro is a downtown eatery offering pet-friendly outdoor seating in Chester, CT. Bring Fido along for dinner at one of the six tables on the sidewalk patio. The menu includes charcuterie boards, small plates, salads, pastas, chicken, steak, pork, and seafood entrees. Beer, wine and cocktails are also available.

Funcle's Café is a dog-friendly restaurant in Hamden, CT near the local hiking trail, where your leashed dog is welcome to join you on the outdoor patio at tables with umbrellas. Serving everything from a full breakfast menu to salads, you're sure to find something tasty here. Try the fried chicken sandwich, avocado toast, NYC Lox bagel, or cheeseburger burrito while you're here!

Panera Bread on N Colony Road has seven 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.

GoldBurgers is a pet-friendly eatery in Newington, CT. They offer eight outdoor tables for you and your furry friend, but please note Fido must wait outside while you go in to order. They're known for their gourmet burgers, which have various toppings to choose from.

The Anchor is a dog-friendly restaurant at Hays Haven Marina in Chester, CT. Four-legged friends are invited to lounge beside their owners on the pet-friendly lawn under an umbrella-shaded picnic table during breakfast, lunch and Friday night dinner. Their menu features a range of options from egg sandwiches and french toast to smashburgers and sandwiches.

Craft Kitchen is a pet-friendly establishment in Plantsville, CT. Fido is welcome to join you at an umbrella-shaded table on their patio, which features fire pits. They specialize in serving fresh, local, scratch-made dishes, bringing you zucchini fritters, a salmon burger, a BLT panini, buffalo chicken wrap and poutine pie. Brunch is also available.

Olive Oyl's offers pet-friendly outdoor seating in Essex, CT. Bring Fido along while you enjoy a meal at one of the four tables on the front patio. Their menu includes pastries, salads, sandwiches, rice bowls, kabobs, desserts and more.