Dog Friendly American Restaurants Near DCA Airport

There are 105 pet friendly American restaurants near DCA Airport that welcome dogs at their outdoor tables. Need help to decide where to eat? Here’s a detailed description of each restaurant, along with pictures and reviews from other dog owners. Coming from out of town? Get a discounted rate on pet friendly hotels in DCA Airport. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly Virtue Feed & Grain
Virtue Feed & Grain Fido can join you at an outdoor table with waterfront views on the patio at the dog-friendly Virtue Feed & Grain in Old Town Alexandria, VA. This restored feed and grain warehouse from the 1800s serves upscale, farm-fresh American pub-fare, has a large bourbon collection and also serves local beers. See Details
Pet Friendly Peacock Cafe
Peacock Cafe Established in 1991, Peacock Cafe is a tradition in Georgetown life. It is one of the friendliest restaurants and bars to enjoy an eclectic menu that offers something for everyone. Around the clock, lunch to dinner into the night, Peacock Cafe attracts followers. There is outdoor sidewalk seating during seasonal weather. Inside, the cosmopolitan interior offer view of a charming courtyard. We are proud to have Chef Maziar Farivar featured at the prestigious James Beard Foundation Dinner in NYC in 2010 and 2012, and just recently Chef Maziar has been selected amongst the group of 60 chefs across the U.S. to the "Diplomatic Culinary Partnership Initiative" ,Setting the Table for Diplomacy, thru the Department of State.

Peacock Cafe has a wonderful outdoor area and on the weekends it's the neighborhood place to go with your dog.
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Art and Soul Art and Soul in Washington DC is dog friendly! The restaurant features an inventive, Southern-inspired menu and modern cocktails with dog-friendly patio seating. Art & Soul has a dog menu with creatively named items like The Hungry Dawg and Peanut-Banana Pupsicles. The menu for humans features a varied array of delicious options including bacon cheddar cornbread, braised short rib empanadas, seared diver scallops, duck leg confit, and fried Amish chicken. See Details
Founding Farmers DC Founding Farmers DC is a dog-friendly restaurant in Washington, DC where Fido is welcome to join you in the outdoor seating area. They offer American dishes during weekday breakfast, lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch that are made primarily with pure ingredients honoring the farmers and their hard-earned bounty. Menu items include soups, salads, sandwiches, burgers, hot dogs and pasta, as well as signature entrees such as Chicken and Waffles and Yankee Pot Roast. Please call ahead to ensure the patio is open. See Details
Martin's Tavern Martin's Tavern offers an authentic atmosphere with virtually the same menu since it's inception in 1933. Menu includes New England clam chowder, BBQ shrimp, fried oysters, slow roasted pot roast, pan seared scallops, and filet mignon. Dogs are welcome at outdoor tables on a first-come, first-served basis. See Details
Tupelo Honey Cafe Tupelo Honey Cafe pays homage to Southern culinary traditions with a menu full of classic dishes and modern spins on old favorites. You can stop by with Fido at this location in Arlington where there are eight dog-friendly tables outside. The menu features sandwiches, salads, snacks, and mains for any palate. Entrees include decadent dishes like the Cauliflower Steak, Sweet Tea Roasted Chicken, or Tupelo Shrimp and Grits. Brunch is a popular affair with popular dishes like the Appalachian Breakfast or Red Flannel Hash. Don't miss out on the drink menu with craft cocktails, Bloody Marys, mimosas, wine, and beer. See Details
The Warehouse Dogs are welcome to be leashed on the other side of the fence at four outdoor tables at this Old Town fine dining restaurant. The Warehouse serves classic Cajun cuisine in an upscale environment that is perfect for a special occasion or date night. Menu items include crawfish and shrimp beignets, grilled ?filet mignon topped with jumbo lump crab and sauce bearnaise with fresh asparagus and smashed potatoes, crawfish etouffee, Cajun meatloaf, and crab cakes. The Warehouse is open for lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch; hours of operation are Monday - Thursday 11am - 10pm, Friday 11am - 10:30pm, Saturday 9am - 11pm, Sunday 9am - 9pm. See Details
King & Rye King & Rye is a dog-friendly restaurant in Alexandria, VA, where Fido can join you at an outdoor table on the courtyard patio. They serve breakfast and supper, as well as brunch on weekends. Their seasonal menu features southern cuisine with items like buttermilk pancakes, cast iron cornbread, deviled eggs, seared scallops, chicken pot pie and more. Check their website for the latest seasonal offerings. A full bar is also available with specialty cocktails. See Details
Palette 22 Dogs are welcome at ten outdoor tables at this restaurant and lounge. Palette 22 features their own take on street foods from around the world. Menu items include sesame steak skewers, Mexican street corn, grilled chicken wings, Baja fish tacos, churros, and cheeseburger sliders. Palette 22 for lunch, dinner, and a popular bottomless brunch; hours of operation are as follows: Monday - Friday 11:30am - 12am, Saturday 10am - 1am, Sunday 9am - 12am. See Details
Mr. Henry's Mr. Henry's is a dog-friendly bar and pub in Washington, DC. Fido is welcome to join you at a table with an umbrella on the sidewalk patio. Salads, burgers, sandwiches, and quesadillas are served. Specialty cocktails include the Cider Bellini, Rye Cocktail, and Apple Cider Mule. There are nightly specials as well. See Details
Potbelly Sandwich Shop Potbelly Sandwich Shop, located in Washington, is a casual delicatessen-style eatery that serves up a variety of tasty noshes. Choose from menu options including soups, salads, sandwiches, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their eight pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Try the Wreck Sandwich with salami, Angus roast beef, oven-roasted turkey, hickory-smoked ham, melted Swiss, lettuce, tomato, and mayo on multigrain bread. Or go for the Uptown Salad with romaine, iceberg, spinach, all-natural grilled chicken, crumbled bleu cheese, red grapes, apples, dried cranberries, diced red onion, and candied walnuts. Before you leave, grab a shake in your favorite flavor (Vanilla, Chocolate, Coffee, Oreo, Banana, Mixed Berry, Strawberry, and more.) Please note that table service isn't available, so you'll need to tie your dog up while you order inside. See Details
Tonic at Quigley's Pharmacy With a casual atmosphere and dog-friendly patio, this Foggy Bottom eatery is a great spot for a burger and a cold beer. Enjoy American comfort food just like mom used to make, including Buffalo chicken tots, lemony shrimp, Angus Beef burgers, baby crab cakes, fish tacos, fiesta taco salad, mac and cheese, and pizza. Opens at 11am during the week and 10am on weekends. See Details
Cafe Saint-Ex Enjoy excellent French-American bistro cuisine in a laid-back, charming setting at this Logan Circle hotspot. Pets are welcome at the popular patio tables. Join them every Monday for Cafe Saint-Ex's seasonal Yappy Hour! See Details
The Pub and the People Charming neighborhood restaurant with an extensive local beer list, craft cocktails, and delicious gastropub style American cuisine. Menu includes cauliflower wings, Cuban style sandwiches, pan-seared trout, steak frites, and caramel bread pudding. Dogs are welcome on the spacious patio. See Details
Mele Bistro This cozy neighborhood favorite dishes up lovingly-prepared Continental cuisine and offers dog-friendly patio seating. The farm-to-table menu is focused on fresh seafood, homemade pasta, and aged North American meats. Dogs are welcome at covered front tables. Opens daily at 11am. See Details
Copperwood Tavern Dogs are welcome at more than ten outdoor tables at this American restaurant and bar. Copperwood Tavern uses a farm-to-table approach with the restaurant menus for brunch, lunch, and dinner. Featured menu items include fried green tomatoes, ancho chili-rubbed pork chops, fried brussels sprouts, truffled mac and cheese, and Virginia clam chowder. Copperwood Tavern is open Sunday 9am - 1am, Monday - Thursday 11am - 1am, Friday 11am - 2am, Saturday 9am - 2am. See Details
Ted's Bulletin Ted's Bulletin is a casual, dog friendly eatery where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table. Choose from breakfast, lunch, and dinner menu options like omelettes, pancakes, French toast, homemade tarts, egg platters, appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches, burgers, chicken, beef, seafood, pasta, and more. If you're up for it, try one of their adult boozy shakes! See Details
Bayou Bakery Dogs are welcome at a few outdoor tables at this New Orleans-style restaurant and bakery. Bayou Bakery serves beignets, muffulettas, gumbo, biscuits and gravy, sandwiches, muffins, cookies, and espresso drinks. Bayou Bakery is open Monday - Friday 7am - 7pm, Saturday 8am - 6pm, Sunday 8am - 4pm. See Details
Epic Smokehouse Dogs are welcome at five outdoor tables on the patio at this upscale barbecue restaurant. Epic Smokehouse offers fine dining with smoked meat and seafood dishes for lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch. Menu items include burnt ends tossed in barbecue sauce, crab-stuffed shrimp, buttermilk fried chicken and collard greens, apple wine smoked ribs, smoked prime rib, porcini-rubbed Black Angus ribeye, and pancetta mac and cheese. Epic Smokehouse is open Monday - Thursday 11am � 10pm, Friday - Saturday 11am - 10:30pm, Sunday 11am - 9pm. See Details
Lost Dog Cafe Lost Dog Cafe is a pet-friendly restaurant in Alexandria, VA, that welcomes Fido at an outdoor table when the weather is nice. The extensive menu includes salads, chili, chicken corn chowder, baked 3-cheese ziti, spinach lasagna, over 50 types of sandwiches, gourmet specialty pizza, and more. Lost Dog also works closely with their rescue service to find homes for stray pups. See Details
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