Best Pet Friendly Restaurants in West Loop (60607)
6 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Formento's
Italian steakhouse with 300+ wine varietals honoring grandmother's recipes
Notable Picks
#1
Formento's
8.7
Formento's is a polished Italian steakhouse on Randolph that leans into house-made pastas, red-sauce classics, and a famous multi-layer chocolate cake in a warm, midcentury-inspired dining room. The dog-friendly sidewalk patio along a calmer stretch of restaurant row makes it a strong pick for al fresco date nights or celebratory dinners with your pup alongside.
Must-Try Dishes:
Bucatini Carbonara, Nonna's Meatballs, Veal Tomahawk
What makes it special: Italian steakhouse with 300+ wine varietals honoring grandmother's recipes
#2
Cira
8.6
Set off the lobby of The Hoxton, Cira serves vegetable-forward Mediterranean and Turkish-leaning plates, from hummus and flatbreads to lamb and seafood, in a high-ceilinged space that feels bright by day and moody at night. Its dog-friendly street-side patio and all-day menu make it a flexible option for brunch, coffee dates, or lingering dinners with a four-legged companion.
Must-Try Dishes:
Lamb Hummus, Shakshuka, Grilled Halloumi with Seasonal Vegetables
What makes it special: Mediterranean all-day cafe with design-forward dining room and dog-friendly patio.
8.2
Beatrix’s Fulton Market outpost functions as an all-day American restaurant, coffee bar, and bakery with a health-leaning tilt. It’s equally useful for breakfast meetings, solo laptop time, or casual dinners with a broad menu of bowls, salads, and comfort favorites.
Must-Try Dishes:
Enlightened Caesar salad, Prime cheeseburger, Chilaquiles verde at brunch
What makes it special: All-day cafe-restaurant hybrid balancing lighter dishes with familiar comfort plates.
8.2
The Crossroads Bar & Grill is a sports-bar staple on Madison known for burgers, wings, and game-day crowds, plus a sizable front patio that welcomes dogs. It’s less about chef-driven experimentation and more about reliably satisfying bar food, cold beer, and TVs everywhere when you want to catch a game without leaving your pup at home.
Must-Try Dishes:
Broasted Jumbo Wings, Buffalo Wings, Garlic Parmesan Wings
What makes it special: Broasted jumbo wings served in a true game-day sports bar setting.
8.0
Time Out Market Chicago is a 50,000-square-foot food hall bringing together many of the city’s chefs and vendors under one roof, from burger counters to sushi, fried chicken, and global street food. Its dog-friendly front patio lets you sample multiple stands in one visit while your dog settles in at a sidewalk table.
Must-Try Dishes:
Mott Burger from Mini Mott, Duck Inn Dogs Chicago-Style Hot Dog, QXY Dumplings Soup Dumplings
What makes it special: Editorially curated food hall with multiple top Chicago vendors and a dog-friendly patio.
Worthy Picks
7.7
PB&J leans into its name with square-cut pizzas, beer, and a digital jukebox-driven soundtrack in a casual Fulton Market bar setting. The dog-friendly patio and recurring dog-focused nights make it a playful option for laid-back pizza, simple bar snacks, and drinks with your pup in tow.
Must-Try Dishes:
Detroit-Style Pepperoni Pizza, Truffle Cheese Bread, Spicy Honey Soppressata Pizza
What makes it special: Pizza-and-beer bar where themed dog nights and a jukebox keep things lively.