As a Southern Illinois Dog Photographer, I am often asked where my clients can get lunch after their photography session. Since they have their dog with them, it’s important to find great dog friendly restaurants in Southern Illinois for them to try.
As long as your dog is leashed, well-behaved, and polite, many restaurants will welcome them outside. Check out the list below and see which one of these dog friendly restaurants sounds good to you!
Tip: Always call ahead to double-check their policy (especially in cooler or off-season months), ask whether they provide water bowls or shade, and choose a table with room for your pup to stretch out.
Alvis Backroad Bar & Grill – Tamaroa, IL
Alvis Backroad Bar & Grill has a front and back patio that’s open during the warmer months for you and your pet to enjoy the live music on Saturday nights and all of the custom drink options.
This restaurant is located at 239 N Maple St in Tamaroa, IL and offers an extensive upscale menu specializing in cajun-asian fusion and modern comfort cuisine.
Big Blues Que – Creal Springs, IL
Big Blues Que is one of the best BBQ restaurants in Southern Illinois. They are located at 400 S Broad St in Creal Springs, IL.
While this restaurant does not have indoor seating, they do encourage you to bring your dog when you visit. Big Blues Que has outside, patio seating where you can enjoy their amazing food with your dog. While it may not be the usual style restaurant, it is worth the trip!
St. Nicholas Brewing Company – Du Quoin, IL
Located in Du Quoin’s historic St Nicholas Hotel, St. Nicholas Brewing company has a back patio where your dog is welcomed to join you for lunch or supper. Enjoy eating with your dog while being surrounded by flower beds with shade during the day and twinkle lights in the evening. Customers come back not only due to the food and drinks, but to the kindness of the staff who go out of their way to bring water out for your dog.
Midland Inn – Murphysboro, IL
This restaurant has a front covered patio that is perfect for bringing your dog. Great seating with fans for the warmer months and a variety of food. This is a great place to visit if you’re looking for good food with a great atmosphere. Try Midland Inn at 7570 Old Highway 13, Murphysboro, IL.
Rip’s Brick Oven Pizzeria – Carbondale, IL
If you’re looking for a fresh pizza with dough that is made in house, Rip’s is the stop for you. They have seating outside in the front that will be perfect for you and your dog.
They’re located at 817 S Illinois Ave, Carbondale, IL.
So next time you and your dog are hungry after a session, be sure to try one of these Dog Friendly Restaurants in Southern Illinois! Have you already visited one of these restaurants with your dog? Let me know in the comments which one you went to.
If you’re interested in professional photos of your dog in Southern Illinois, let’s discuss the perfect session for you. Contact me and we’ll start the process of capturing these amazing memories with your dog.
