Which Rockford-area restaurants are dog friendly? Here's a list of more than 20

Valerie Smith of Pecatonica pets a dog she met on Thursday, July 14, 2022, during Dinner On the Dock at the Prairie Street Brewing Company. Prairie Street is one of more than 20 places in the Rockford area that allow customers to bring their dogs with them while drinking or dining on their patios and decks.
Valerie Smith of Pecatonica pets a dog she met on Thursday, July 14, 2022, during Dinner On the Dock at the Prairie Street Brewing Company. Prairie Street is one of more than 20 places in the Rockford area that allow customers to bring their dogs with them while drinking or dining on their patios and decks.

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

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