Dog Friendly American Restaurants in Thornton Junction, IL

There’s 1 pet friendly American restaurant in Thornton Junction that welcomes dogs at their outdoor tables, and 92 more nearby. 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 Thornton Junction. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly Boz's Hot Dogs
Boz's Hot Dogs Boz's Hot Dogs is a family owned and operated, dog-friendly eatery. Visitors to Boz's wanting to dine alongside their canine can do so at one of the hot dog shop's four outdoor picnic tables. The shop's menu includes a variety of hot dogs, sausages, bratwursts, sandwiches, Mexican dishes, sides, candy bars and Hostess Cakes. Unique dishes include the Boz NachoDog and the Bozito with Chili and Cheese. This location of Boz's Hot Dogs is open Monday through Friday from 10:30am to 5:00pm and Saturday from 11:00am to 4:00pm. See Details
Pet Friendly Girl in the Park
Girl in the Park Girl in the Park serves a flavorful array of handcrafted eats in a casual and contemporary setting with dog-friendly outside tables. Patrons can satisfy their hunger on menu options such as housemade chili, chicken Caesar salad, pork wings, reubens, meatball sandwiches, sweet and spicy burgers, margarita pizza, hanger steak, and fall off the bone ribs. Dogs are welcome to join their owners on the outdoor patio. Girl in the Park is open from 11am to 11pm on Tuesday and Wednesday, 11am to 1am Thursday, 11am to 2am Friday, 11:30am to 2am Saturday, 11:30am to 10pm Sunday, and is closed Monday. See Details
Culver's Culver's is a dog-friendly restaurant serving its signature ButterBurgers and fresh frozen custard to Orland Park 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. See Details
Vintage Lounge Vintage Lounge is a dog-friendly restaurant and upscale bar serving a variety of dishes in a sophisticated atmosphere. Vintage Lounge offers a large outdoor patio for those wanting to dine alongside their canine. The Lounge's menu includes various starters such as Vintage Pretzels, Chicken Strips, Loaded Waffle Fries, salads, pizzas, burgers, sandwiches, and sides. Regulars to Vintage Lounge recommend ordering a slice of pizza and a beer to wash it down. The Vintage Lounge is open Monday through Friday from 3pm to 2am, Saturday from 3pm to 3am and Sunday from 11am to 2am. See Details
Reggies In addition to an abundance of beer and cocktails, Reggies serves nachos, quesadillas, salads, hillbilly chili, salads, chicken sandwiches, burgers, and fried shrimp. Sidewalk seating is dog friendly during the summer, and the rooftop bar will permit dogs only if it's not crowded. See Details
Hooters Hooters, located in Merrillville, 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 six 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
Set 'Em Up Set 'Em Up is a restaurant attached to a bowling alley located in Griffith, IN. Fido is welcome to join you on the outside patio. This dog-friendly eatery offers pub fare, burgers, nachos and more. You can fill up on the Catfish Dinner or keep it light with the Southwest Fajita Salad. See Details
Gaston's French American Bistro Gaston's French American Bistro is a dog-friendly eatery serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Visitors to Gaston's wanting to dig into a homemade and fresh meal alongside their furry friend can do so at one of its eight outdoor tables. Its menu includes egg dishes, pancakes, omelets, French Toast dishes, waffles, skillets, appetizers, sandwiches, soups, salads, paninis, pasta entrees, seafood, chicken, and vegetable meals, and more. The Bistro's regulars recommend ordering the Veggie Burger and rave about its specialty coffees and desserts. Gaston's Bistro is open Monday through Thursday from 7:00am to 8:00pm, Friday and Saturday from 7:00am to 9:00pm and Sunday from 7:30am to 3:00pm. See Details
Topaz Cafe Located near downtown Chicago, Topaz Cafe is a dog-friendly establishment with five tables outside. They offer a contemporary American menu featuring steaks, chops, and seafood. The entrees on the dinner menu include whitefish: Sardinian couscous, mushrooms, grape tomatoes, spinach, lemon buerre blanc. Alternatively, you can dig into something from the grill, including the Australian rack of lamb: roasted carrot puree, crispy potatoes, pistachio gremolata, and red wine jus. Topaz Cafe is open Monday through Friday from 11:30am to 11:00pm, Saturday from 4:00pm to 11:00pm, and Sunday from 4:00pm to 8:00pm. See Details
White Street Cafe Located in the charming downtown historic district, White Street Cafe serves a tasty array of breakfast and lunch eats in a casual and cozy setting that offers dog-friendly outdoor seating. Choose from flavorful menu options such as biscuits and gravy, Belgian waffles, chorizo and egg burritos, southwest omelettes, BBQ chicken salad, roast beef sandwiches, turkey club wraps, Italian hero paninis, and tuna melts. Dogs are welcome to join their owners on the covered patio. White Street Cafe is open Tuesday through Sunday from 8am to 3pm and is closed Monday. See Details
Panera Bread The dog-friendly Panera Bread's eclectic deli/bakery menu includes soups, salads, hot and cold sandwiches, and pastries and cookies for dessert. Great place for a light lunch or dinner. Outdoor seating area welcomes dogs. See Details
The Promontory The Promontory is a pet-friendly restaurant serving brunch, lunch, and dinner to hungry dog owners. Visitors to the Promontory craving a plate of beignets covered in cashews and pineapple with Fido in tow can sit at one of its eighteen outdoor tables to enjoy their sweet treat. Its menu includes salads, burgers, chicken, and lamb dishes, seafood, stew, and desserts. Former visitors recommend the French Toast and the Chickpea Fries. The restaurant is open for weekend brunch Saturday and Sunday from 9am to 3pm, for week day lunch, Monday through Friday from 11am to 3pm and nightly dinners, Sunday through Thursday from 5pm to 11pm and Friday and Saturday from 5pm to 1am. See Details
Culver's Culver's is a popular fast-food chain offering burgers and frozen custard with dog-friendly seating available outside. Enjoy tasty offerings like butterburgers, Wisconsin cheese curds, chili cheddar fries, root beer floats, chopped steak, and Buffalo chicken tenders. Open daily 10am to 10pm. See Details
Culver's Culver's is a popular fast-food chain offering burgers and frozen custard with dog-friendly seating available outside. Enjoy tasty offerings like butterburgers, Wisconsin cheese curds, chili cheddar fries, root beer floats, chopped steak, and Buffalo chicken tenders. Open daily 10am to 10pm. See Details
Danny Z's Grub & Pub Located in the Pavilion on 45th in Munster Indiana, Danny Z’s is bringing a new classy look to the sports bar scene. Serving lunch and dinner, Danny Z’s offers a wide variety of menu options, such as appetizers, soups & salads, sandwiches, burgers, and much more. The pet-friendly patio is covered and heated. See Details
Zachary's Lounge & Grill Zachary's Lounge and Grill is an inviting restaurant with a dog-friendly atmosphere, serving made from scratch dishes to locals and tourists alike. Zachary's offers guests wanting to celebrate a special occasion quite a few outdoor tables where they can sit alongside Fido. Its menu includes starters, salads, burgers, sandwiches, seafood, chicken dishes, steaks, and more, along with an extensive wine list. Frequent visitors recommend ordering the Crab Cakes as an appetizer and a steak with a glass of wine as your main meal. Its hours are Monday through Friday from 11am to 4pm and 5pm to 2am, Saturday from 5pm to 2am and Sunday from 4pm to 2am. See Details
Chickies Beef Chickies Beef, located in Hillside, IL, is a casual eatery that serves up Italian-American-style cuisine. Choose from menu options including soups, salads, hot dogs, pizza, burgers, sandwiches, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their three pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Try the Steak Italian Sandwich with rib eye steak marinated in garlic, olive oil, oregano, and balsamic vinegar, with marinated red onions and Roma tomatoes on warm Gonnella bread. Or go for the Maxwell St. Polish Dog with grilled onions and mustard, served with fries. Chickies Beef is open Monday through Thursday from 10:30am to 9pm, Friday through Saturday from 11am to 10pm, and Sunday from 11am to 8pm. See Details
Donald's Famous Hot Dogs Donald's Famous Hot Dogs is a dog-friendly restaurant serving lunch and dinner to Westchester locals and tourists alike. Visitors to Donald's with Fido in tow can head to one of its three outdoor tables to dine alongside their dog. The restaurant's menu is comprised of salads, soups, hot dogs, burgers, Italian and street style sandwiches, seafood, and its 'Famous Sandwiches,' including tacos, gyros, and chicken sandwiches. 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
Potbelly Sandwich Shop Potbelly Sandwich Shop, located in Orland Park, 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 two 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
Buona Beef A quick, casual restaurant chain, Buona Beef is a dog-friendly spot to find Original Italian Beef in Palos Park. Visitors wanting to enjoy a dish from its menu, which is a blend of old-school Chicago classics and next-generation choices, can do so alongside Fido at one of its nine outdoor tables. Buona Beef's menu includes salads, soups, hand-rolled pizzas, barbeque dishes, sandwiches, paninis, burgers, hot dogs, and classics such as its Meatballs Marinara sub, Charbroiled Sausage, and Gravy Bread. Those with room for dessert can indulge in Hand-Filled Cannoli, Fresh Baked Oatmeal Raisin Cookies, a Ghiradelli Fudge Brownie, and Hand Mixed Shakes. 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
Thornton Junction, IL, US