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Best Pet Friendly Restaurants in Magnificent Mile & Streeterville (60611)

5 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked

Last Updated: January 2026

Our Top Pick
Robert's Pizza and Dough
Award-winning brick-oven thin crust with anatomically perfect dough developed over 20 years

Notable Picks

$$ Streeterville
Robert Garvey's certified pizzaioli credentials shine through in this riverfront Streeterville destination, where a 20-year dough development journey yields thin-crust artisan pies with perfect crunch-to-chew ratio. Named #1 Artisan Pizza in Chicago and ranked among Top 100 Pizzas in the World.
Must-Try Dishes: Fennel Sausage with Hot Honey, Pepperoni with Calabrian Chiles, Acorn Squash Seasonal Pizza
What makes it special: Award-winning brick-oven thin crust with anatomically perfect dough developed over 20 years
$$ Streeterville
Beatrix - Streeterville is an all-day neighborhood restaurant and coffeehouse where bakery cases, vegetable-leaning plates, and comfort classics draw hospital staff, hotel guests, and locals from early breakfast through late dinner. The menu leans on recognizable American dishes with health-conscious twists, plus standout desserts and a serious coffee program. It has become a default choice in Streeterville for reliable, slightly polished everyday dining.
Must-Try Dishes: Hot Honey Fried Chicken Sandwich, Prime Cheeseburger, Mushroom & Quinoa Burger
What makes it special: An all-day cafe fusing comfort food, lighter plates, and serious coffee.
$$ Streeterville
Pinched on the River is a compact Streeterville spot tucked along the Ogden Slip, known for build-your-own pitas, bowls, and Mediterranean grills backed by a well-loved wine list. It’s a flexible choice that works as well for quick lunches as it does for casual riverfront dinners on the patio.
Must-Try Dishes: Chicken Shawarma Bowl, Beef Chevaps Plate, Falafel Pita
What makes it special: A riverside Mediterranean grill where customizable pitas and bowls meet an efficient, friendly crew.
$$$$ Streeterville
The Streeterville outpost of Kanela Breakfast Club brings Chicago’s Greek-accented brunch favorite to a dog-friendly corner a few blocks from the lake. Expect substantial plates like fried chicken and waffles and cinnamon-scented Kanela rolls served on a compact patio where dogs are as common as strollers and tourists.
Must-Try Dishes: Lox and Bagel with chive cream cheese, Fried egg bagel sandwich, Crab Cake Benedict
What makes it special: A polished brunch cafe where lox bagels and eggy bagel sandwiches are treated like plated entrees.

Worthy Picks

$$ River East
D4 Irish Pub & Cafe is a long-running Streeterville Irish pub named after Dublin’s postal code, known for classics like fish and chips, shepherd’s pie, and a large whiskey and beer list. Its sizable sidewalk patio explicitly welcomes dogs, making it a casual option for watching a game or grabbing hearty pub food with a pint and your pup.
Must-Try Dishes: Fish and Chips, Shepherd's Pie, D4 Burger
What makes it special: An energetic Irish pub with TVs, pints, and a dog-welcoming patio a few blocks off the lake.