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