Friday, July 19, 2013

Dining with your dog in Chicago !

It's that great time of year when everyone is looking to eat "alfresco"... Sitting outside sipping a margarita and dining at some of Chicago's finest establishments.

Now there is a dining guide for all you living in the Chicago area that will allow you to bring your dogs.

How cool is that?

There are a few rules though so below I have listed the rules and the list of dining establishments.

Things to Bring
  • ID tags on your dog (including Chicago license if applicable)
  • Pick-up bags
  • Your dog first aid kit
  • Water and a bowl
What to Expect
Dining with your dog can be a fun experience for both of you, provided your dog is ready for the outdoor restaurant environment. Dogs should be well behaved and trained before accompanying you to dinner. It is helpful if you dog knows a "down - stay" or "sit - stay" as it can be very difficult to eat while holding your dog's leash if they are wandering around, not to mention disturbing to other restaurant patrons. Of course there will be food around and most likely waiters carrying trays so your dog should be well-behaved around food-- no begging! Dogs are not allowed inside any place which serves food, so if this is a "self-service" restaurant you will need to have someone who can go inside and order.

Where to Go
Chicago passed a new "Dog Friendly Dining" ordinance effective in 2008. To allow dogs in their outdoor dining areas, restaurants must purchase a Supplement License for Dog Friendly Areas. There are rules and regulations which the restaurants must follow in order to allow dogs and dogs are not allowed to be petted or handled by staff members or fed while at the restaurant. Dogs must have a city license and proof of vaccinations.

We recommend you call ahead before bringing your dog to any restaurant as some restaurants may not allow dogs if they are very busy or on certain nights or times, or may not have their outdoor tables set up depending on the weather.

Dog Friendly Restaurants (alphabetical)
312 Chicago 136 N Lasalle St Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 696-2420
Adobo Grill 1610 N Wells St Chicago, IL 60614 (312) 266-7999
Adobo Grill 2005 W Division St Chicago, IL 60622 (773) 252-9990
Bad Dog Tavern 4535 N Lincoln Ave Chicago, IL 60625 (773) 334-4040
Blackies 755 S Clark St Chicago, IL 60605 (312) 786-1161
Boundary 1932 W Division St Chicago, IL 60622 (773) 278-1919
Brasserie JO 59 West Hubbard Chicago, IL 60610 (312) 595-0800
Bull and Bear 431 N. Wells Chicago, IL 60654 (312) 527-5973
Charmers 1500 W Jarvis Ave Chicago, IL 60626 (773) 743-2233
Chicago Joe's 2256 W Irving Park Rd Chicago, IL 60618 (773) 478-7000
Daily Bar & Grill 4560 N Lincoln Ave Chicago, IL 60625 (773) 561-6198
Dawghaus Cafe 6219 N Sheridan Rd Chicago, IL 60660 (773) 761-3294
Dunlay's On Clark 2600 N Clark St Chicago, IL 60614 (773) 883-6000
Eve 840 N Wabash Ave Chicago, IL 60611 (312) 266-3383
Feast Restaurant & Bar 25 E Delaware Pl Chicago, IL 60611 (312) 337-4001
Finly Mahony's 3701 N Broadway St Chicago, IL 60613 (773) 549-0097
Four Farthings Tavern 2060 N Cleveland Ave Chicago, IL 60614 (773) 935-2060
Four Moon Tavern 1847 W Roscoe St Chicago, IL 60657 (773) 929-6666
Frasca Pizzeria & Wine Bar 3358 N Paulina St Chicago, IL 60657 (773) 248-5222
Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse 1028 N Rush St Chicago, IL 60611 (312) 266-8999
Glunz Bavarian Haus 4128 N Lincoln Ave Chicago, IL 60618 (773) 472-4287
Hub 51 51 W Hubbard St Chicago, IL 60654 (312) 828-0051
Hugo's Frog Bar & Fish House 1024 N Rush St Chicago, IL 60611 (312) 640-0999
Innjoy 2051 W Division St Chicago, IL 60622 (312) 394-2066
Jefferson Tap 325 N Jefferson St Loop/West Loop Chicago, IL 60661 (312) 648-0100
Joe's Sports Bar 940 W Weed St Chicago, IL 60642 (312) 337-3486
John's Place 1202 W Webster Ave Chicago, IL 60614 (773) 525-6670
Jury's 4337 N Lincoln Ave Chicago, IL 60618 (773) 935-2255
LuxBar 18 E Bellevue Pl Chicago, IL 60611 (312) 642-3400
Moonshine 1824 W Division St Chicago, IL 60622 (773) 862-8686
Natalino's 1523 W Chicago Ave Chicago, IL 60642 (312) 997-3700
O'Brien's Restaurant 1528 N Wells St Chicago, IL 60610 (312) 787-3131
O'Briens Riverwalk Cafe 45 E Riverwalk S Chicago, IL 60610 (312) 346-3131
PJ Clarkes 1204 N State Pkwy Chicago, IL 60610 (312) 664-1650
Riverview Tavern 1958 W Roscoe St Chicago, IL 60657 (773) 248-9523
Rl Restaurant Ralph Lauren 115 E Chicago Ave Chicago, IL 60611 (312) 475-1100
Rockit Bar & Grill-Wrigleyville 3700 N Clark St Chicago, IL 60613 (773) 645-4400
Sage 2465 N Clark St Chicago, IL 60614 (773) 348-7243
Scoozi 410 W Huron St Chicago, IL 60654 (312) 943-5900
Small Bar 2049 W Division St Chicago, IL 60622 (773) 772-2727
Smoke Daddy Restaurant 1804 W Division St Chicago, IL 60622 (773) 772-6656
Southport Lanes & Billiards 3325 N Southport Ave Chicago, IL 60657 (773) 472-6600
The Fifty/50 2047 W. Division St. Chicago, IL 60622 (773) 489-5050
Via Carducci la Sorella 1928 W Division St Chicago, IL 60622
Vong Thai Kitchen 6 W Hubbard St Chicago, IL 60654 (312) 644-8664

So next time you plan on doing out to dinner and sitting outside, it is always more fun when you can bring your best friend.

For more information, please check out:  http://www.chicagocanine.com/dining.html

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