Which Rockford-area restaurants are dog friendly? Here's a list of more than 20
You’re planning on grabbing a bite to eat at a local restaurant and are wondering if you’re allowed to bring your beloved pooch.
There are several dog friendly restaurants in the Rockford area that welcome canines at their outdoor tables, according to BringFido, which bills itself as the world’s leading pet travel site and lifestyle brand.
The following establishments have confirmed they allow customers to bring their dogs for outdoor dining. Service dogs are allowed inside.
9 East Coffee: 9 E. Stephenson St., Freeport, 815-233-7300
Alchemy at Aldeen: 1902 Reid Farm Road, Rockford, 815-987-1662
Baker Street Burgers: 1603 N. Alpine Road, Rockford, 815-668-7800
Brewsky's: 4414 Charles St. Rockford, 815-399-9300.
District Bar & Grill: 205 W.State St. Rockford, 815-977-4524
Generations Brewing Company: 1400 S. Adams Ave., Freeport, 815-616-5941
Irish Rose: 519 E. State St. Rockford, 815-964-0480
Louie’s Tap House: 5689 Elevator Road, Roscoe, 815-270-1020
Magpie: 126 N. Madison St., Rockford, 815-977-5761
Mulligans: 2212 N. Main St., Rockford, 815-963-7869
Murphy’s Pub & Grill: 510 S. Perryville Road, Rockford, 815-986-0950
Octane: 124 N. Main St., Rockford, 815-965-4012
Prairie Street Brewing Co.: 200 Prairie St. Rockford, 815-277-9427
RBI Brunch Bar: 3870 N. Perryville Road, Rockford, 815-877-5532
Sips & Sprinkles: 221 W. Locust St., Belvidere, 815-547-1546
Sisters Thai Cafe: 514 E. State St., Rockford, 815-774-3927
Smokin’ Coop BBQ Pit: 2022 US 20, Belvidere, 815-742-5761
Tavern on Clark: 755 Clark Drive, Rockford, 815-708-7088
The Firebox Restaurant & Pizzeria: 120 Buchanan St., Belvidere, 815-547-4466
The Norwegian: 1402 N. Main St. Rockford, 815-329-6191
The Olympic Tavern: 2327 N. Main St. Rockford (dogs allowed on Monday’s only) 815- 962-8758
The Shortline: 118 Buchanan St., Belvidere, 815-547-6666
Thunder Bay Grill: 7652 Potawatomi Trail, Rockford, 815-397-4800
Wired Cafe: 414 E. State St. Rockford, 815-316-2524.
Did we miss any? Please let us know how we can make our list as comprehensive as possible. If there is a business or location we overlooked, please email news@rrstar.com and let us know.
Ken DeCoster: kdecoster@rrstar.com; @DeCosterKen
This article originally appeared on Rockford Register Star: Some Rockford-area restaurants allow dogs, here are which ones