With the beautiful, warmer weather in Chicago we all want to be outside enjoying the season. I really love to dine 'al fresco' when the weather is nice. Of course, I also like to have my dog me as much as possible, and thankfully, there are many places in Chicago where I can do both. In fact, Chicago is one of the most dog-friendly cities in the country, with dog parks and dog beaches and some truly fantastic restaurants that allow dogs in the summer when dining outside.
If you want to take your dog to the big city, I recommend you check out either http://www.bringfido.com/ or http://www.dogfriendly.com/ for more information. I have enjoyed the lakefront many times and dined at Navy Pier with our two dogs. Riva's, Charlie's Ale House, and Harry Carey's all have outside seating and allow dogs. They may ask you to wait for a table near the entrance or away from other diners, and of course you must have a well mannered dog that is under control at all times. Your dog should know the "down" and "stay" commands. Our dogs have either lain under the table or in one case stayed on the other side of the railing next to our table. Never give your dog table food or let him beg.
Here's a partial list of other restaurants in the city, many of which I have tried and enjoyed, although not always with my dogs:
Remember to check with the restaurant. Being listed on these websites is no guarantee. Also, a well mannered dog doesn't bother other guests or make the restaurant rethink their pet friendly policy. So get out there and enjoy being near one of the world's most beautiful cities. And let me know of other dog friendly places you discover.
If you want to take your dog to the big city, I recommend you check out either http://www.bringfido.com/ or http://www.dogfriendly.com/ for more information. I have enjoyed the lakefront many times and dined at Navy Pier with our two dogs. Riva's, Charlie's Ale House, and Harry Carey's all have outside seating and allow dogs. They may ask you to wait for a table near the entrance or away from other diners, and of course you must have a well mannered dog that is under control at all times. Your dog should know the "down" and "stay" commands. Our dogs have either lain under the table or in one case stayed on the other side of the railing next to our table. Never give your dog table food or let him beg.
Here's a partial list of other restaurants in the city, many of which I have tried and enjoyed, although not always with my dogs:
- Brasserie Jo, on W Hubbard
- Four Moon Tavern, W Roscoe
- Bar Louie on Polk St.
- Boston Blackies on Riverside Plaza
- Orange, N Clark
- Adobo Grill, W Division
- DOC Wine Bar, N Clark
- Julius Meinl, Addison and Southport
- Crepe Town, N Sheridan
- Lou Malnati's Pizza, N Wells
- Wishbone, on Washington and on N Lincoln
- Southport Lanes on Southport
- And for a great Chicago steak, Sullivan's on N Dearborn
Remember to check with the restaurant. Being listed on these websites is no guarantee. Also, a well mannered dog doesn't bother other guests or make the restaurant rethink their pet friendly policy. So get out there and enjoy being near one of the world's most beautiful cities. And let me know of other dog friendly places you discover.
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