Looking for the best spots to dine with your furry friend? We’ve rounded up the best Chicago restaurants to enjoy tasty fare and indulgent sips with your favorite four-legged companion, from pet-friendly patios to dog park-adjacent dining destinations.
74 W. Illinois St. / Website
With an expansive, pup-friendly patio, Mediterranean cuisine and an array of sharable small plates, this hot spot is ideal for foodies and animal lovers alike. Visitors can sample mezze like the charred eggplant with aleppo, mint and olive oil; the hummus with lamb ragu with braised lamb and spicy harissa and the toasted almonds and garlic with castelvetrano olives and fresh herbs; and mains including the chicken kefta kabob with lemon, olive oil and tzatziki.
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221 N. Columbus Drive / Website
Situated in the Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, this farm-to-table restaurant has a spacious patio that welcomes wagging tails. Diners can swing by for lunch and dinner specialties, including the fennel sausage flatbread with aged mozzarella, spicy tomato sauce and roasted garlic and the smoked pork ribs with Calabrian chili barbecue sauce and jalapeño-cheddar skillet cornbread. After their meal, guests can take their pups to the nearby Lakeshore East Dog Park for frisbee tosses.
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2075 N. Lincoln Ave. / Website
This neighborhood bistro features a sprawling pet-friendly patio and classic American menu offerings with a Midwestern twist. Restaurant-goers can sip on wine offerings and craft cocktails like “The Heater” with tequila, lime and serrano or try inspired eats like the steak frites with caramelized shallots and bordelaise sauce.
401 E. Wacker Drive / Website
Located in the St. Regis Chicago, this indoor-outdoor spot offers a pet-friendly patio for four-legged friends and their owners, along with Japanese-inspired menu selections. Try tempting craft cocktails like the house martini—made with Ki No Bi Kyoto dry gin, Oka Kura Bermutto sake vermouth, St. Germain and lemon—and dig into menu offerings like the serrano pepper-topped spicy bluefin tuna crispy rice and signature nigiri, including unagi (barbecue freshwater eel), ikura (fresh salmon roe) and uni (hokkaido sea urchin).
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620 N. State St. / Website
Dine on pizzas, pasta, salads and other Italian specialties at this River North restaurant, complete with a pet-friendly patio. The eatery serves favorites like the Slagel Farm braised short rib with whipped potatoes, roasted tomatoes and red wine sauce and the pan-roasted sea scallops, served with whipped potatoes, brown butter and mushrooms.
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838 W. Kinzie St. / Website
With a dog-friendly 14,000-square-
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2021 N. Stockton Drive / Website
Enjoy skyline views and dog-friendly alfresco dining at this spot, overlooking the Nature Boardwalk at Lincoln Park Zoo. Sample sharable dishes and mains, including the tomato bruschetta with ricotta cheese, red onion, fresh basil and balsamic reduction and the steak sandwich with chile-rubbed strip steak, lemon aioli, lettuce, tomatoes and red onion. Don't forget to pair your meal with the spot's beverage offerings, including wines, brews and cocktails—all while your pup enjoys a fresh water bowl.
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1746 W. Division St. / Website
With pooch-welcome patio seating, this Wicker Park Italian restaurant is known for its homemade pasta and sauces. Visit to try signature dishes like Puglia-imported burrata tortellini with butter, sage, roasted hazelnuts, parmesan cheese and a balsamic drizzle and the braised duck hand-cut egg dough pappardelle with duck sugo, pomodoro, parmigiano reggiano and chives.
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Photography by: JONATHAN DAVID STEELE/ISTOCK; photos of Ema, Osteria Via Stato & Miru courtesy of Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants
