Dog-Friendly Dining

The summer sun is shining, the birds are singing and the kids are hungry (again!). The family pup is also chomping at the bit to break out of the house. Go ahead and gather the crew and get ready for some great grub. Cincinnati Family Magazine has  rounded up some outdoor dining options that welcome the entire family, Fido included! These excellent establishments, A-Z, all invite well-behaved pups to join their humans for a memorable meal on the patio together. 

 

13 Below Brewery
A variety of brews, BBQ from Incline Smoke Shack or order subs and pizza from Sayler Park Pizza Co.
7391 Forbes Road, Cincinnati, OH | 13belowbrewery.com | 513-975-0613

 

The Acres
American fare and a kids’ menu featuring tenders, mac and hot dogs. Plus, there is putt putt golf, and it is pup friendly, too!
9941 Reading Road, Cincinnati, OH | acrescincinnati.com | 513-733-1100

 

Bakersfield Tacos
Really good tacos, amazing guacamole and a torta to write home about.
1213 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH | bakersfieldtacos.com | 513-579-0446

 

Brew Dog Cincinnati
Tacos, wings, salads, sandwiches and more. For the adults, there are 24 lines of craft beer available.
316 Reading Road, Cincinnati, OH | drink.brewdog.com | 513-832-0227

 

The Eagle OTR
Southern classics like fried chicken, succotash, mac & cheese, shrimp & grits and spoonbread have all been mastered at The Eagle.
1342 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH | eaglerestaurant.com |513-802-5007 

 

Eli’s BBQ
Hickory-smoked meats, homemade BBQ sauce and savory sides.
4413 Riverside Drive + 133 West Elder Street, Cincinnati, OH | elisbarbeque.com | 513-533-1957

 

Fifty West Brewing Company
Awesome American fare including burgers, hot dogs, fries and $6 kid’s meals. Little ones will love digging in the volleyball sand pit; grown-ups can sign up for pickleball leagues!
7605 Wooster Pike, Cincinnati, OH or 5224 District Park Drive, Mason, OH | fiftywestbrew.com | 513-834-8789 or 513-873-4030

 

Jefferson Social
Chips and dip, tacos, burritos, bowls and munchies galore.
101 East Freedom Way, Cincinnati, OH | jeffersonsocial.com | 513-381-2623 

 

Little Miami Brewing Company
Taproom Pizza Kitchen serves up piping hot calzones, pizza and bites. Or grab something bold from the Taco Trailer if you visit on the weekend! Order your meal and enjoy it by the relaxing riverside.
208 Mill Street, Milford, OH | littlemiamibrewing.com | 513-713-1121

 

MadTree Brewing
10/10 recommend the Philly fries. The kitchen also serves up pizzas, wings, a massive giant pretzel and kid favorites like mac, chicken tenders and quesadillas.
Oakley taproom only: 3301 Madison Road, Cincinnati, OH | madtree.com | 513-836-8733 

 

Mazunte
Truly the tastiest of tacos, dreamworthy pozole, a salsa bar and horchata! Grown-ups who enjoy margaritas, be sure to try the mango marg!
5207 Madison Road, Suite 100 or 611 Main Street, Cincinnati, OH | mazunte.com | 513-784-0000

 

Moerlein Lager House
Amazing apps, mouthwatering mains, superb sides (try their onion rings, they are outstanding!!!).
115 Joe Nuxhall Way, Cincinnati, OH | moerleinlagerhouse.com | 513-421-2337 

 

Pins Mechanical Company
You will have to either pack a picnic or order delivery to this unique downtown dog-friendly spot. What’s so unique? Families and their pooches can try out duckpin bowling, play pinball, ping pong and a variety of arcade games.
1124 Main Street, Cincinnati, OH | pinsbar.com | 513-964-7746 

 

The Root Beer Stand
Footlong cheese coneys, hot dogs, burgers, fries, ice cream and amazing homemade root beer. Kids will love the playground and pups will love sneaking scraps.
11566 Reading Road, Sharonville, OH | therootbeerstand.com | 513-769-4349

 

Queen City Radio
Beer Garden + Lübecker Authentic German Kitchen on site Wed-Sun evenings.
222 W. 12th St., Cincinnati, OH | qcrbar.com | 513-381-0918

 

Senate Blue Ash
Truly delectable all-beef hot dogs, divine duck fat fries and a kids menu that features tendies, grilled cheese, cheeseburgers and hot dogs, of course.
1100 Summit Place Drive, Blue Ash, OH | senatepub.com | 513-769-0099

 

Taste of Belgium
Famous for their Liège waffles, but their salads, frites, Brussels sprouts and mussels are also must-try!
Locations in OTR, Rookwood, The Banks and Findlay Market | tasteofbelgium.com | 513-396-5800

 

Zola Pub and Grill
Burgers, sandwiches and wings–pub food done right.
626 Main Street, Covington, KY | zolapubandgrill.com | 859-261-7510 

This article was originally published in July 2025.