Dog Friendly American Restaurants in Arlington, VA

There are 23 pet friendly American restaurants in Arlington 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 Arlington. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly Tupelo Honey Cafe
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
Pet Friendly Mele Bistro
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
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
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
Cowboy Cafe Neighborhood bar and grill with great food and cold drinks. Dogs welcome on the outdoor patio. 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
Carlyle Grand Cafe This popular Arlington bistro serves classic American cuisine with a southern spin in a casual spot with dog-friendly sidewalk tables. Menu features Tex-Mex eggrolls, lobster bisque, sesame crusted tuna salad, bacon cheeseburgers, jambalaya, slow roasted beef short ribs, and grilled filet mignon. Opens Monday thru Friday at 11:30am. See Details
Rhodeside Grill The dog-friendly Rhodeside Grill features a cozy neighborhood atmosphere and an eclectic American menu. Try delicious offerings such as smoked wings, shrimp and grits, Diablo chicken salad, taco burgers, pan seared salmon, and angry penne pasta, plus 12 beers on tap and a wide selection of bottled and canned brews. Dogs are welcome at outdoor umbrella tables during the summer. Opens at 11am during the week, 10:30am on Saturday, and 10am on Sunday. See Details
The Liberty Tavern The creative menu runs the gamut at this busy downtown lunch spot where dogs are welcome at outdoor tables. Choose from tasty fare such as crispy lamb ribs, charred baby octopus, rigatoni and meatballs, white wood oven pizza, bone-in pork chops, and wine-braised beef shortribs. Opens at 11:30am Monday thru Friday, 9pm on weekends. Front sidewalk tables are dog friendly. See Details
William Jeffrey’s Tavern Serves a variety of American style food such as Hickory grilled wings, grilled steak salad, Argentinian hangar steak, and Maryland crab cakes. Outdoor seating welcomes dogs. See Details
Livin the Pie Life Dogs are welcome at several outdoor tables at this bakery cafe. Livin The Pie Life serves slices of quiche, cheese and herb scones, smoked pork pockets, pies, and espresso drinks. Livin The High Life is open Tuesday - Friday 7am - 7pm, Saturday 9am - 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
Good Stuff Eatery Good Stuff Eatery, located in Arlington, is an American eatery that serves up farm-to-table-style fare. Choose from menu options including salads, burgers, sandwiches, shakes, floats, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their thirteen pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Try the Blazin' Barn Burger topped with pickled daikon and carrots, mint, cilantro, Thai basil, and spicy mayo. Or go for the Prez Obama Burger topped with applewood bacon, onion marmalade, Roquefort cheese, and horseradish mayo. For something a bit lighter, chow down on the American Wedge Salad with applewood bacon, Granny Smith apples, chunky bleu cheese, red onions, and apple cider vinaigrette. Please note that table service isn't available, so your dog will need to be tied up outside when you go in to order. See Details
Basic Burger Basic Burger is a dog-friendly burger restaurant in Arlington, VA where your leashed dog is welcome to join you on the outdoor patio, at a table with umbrellas. Try their decadent, cheesy burgers with a side of their hand-cut fries while you're there! See Details
BGR the Burger Joint Dogs are welcome at several outdoor tables at BGR The Burger Joint. Customers must order and pay inside where dogs are not permitted; plan accordingly. BGR The Burger Joint's menu features gourmet burgers, milkshakes, chili cheese dogs, sweet potato fries, tater tots, fried chicken salads, and a variety of craft beers. BGR is open Monday - Saturday 11:30am - 10pm, Sunday 11am - 9pm. See Details
Z-Burger Z-Burger in Arlington has a dog-friendly patio! Please note that table service isn't available, so Fido will need to wait outside when you go in to order. Choose from menu options including burgers, hot dogs, cheesesteaks, vegetarian dishes, and more. See Details
Sweet Leaf Cafe Sweet Leaf Cafe specializes in nutritional, organic, and diverse dishes from light bites to large entrees. This location on Wilson Boulevard in Arlington provides dog-friendly seating with six tables outside. The menu ranges from breakfast and coffee to sandwiches and grain bowls with lots of vegetarian options. Signature sandwiches include options like the Fala-FULL and Ciabatta Piccata. You can also find gourmet salads, sweet snacks, coffee, tea, ice cream, and smoothies. Please note that table service isn't available, so your dog will need to be tied up outside when you go in to order. See Details
Booeymonger Restaurant Booeymonger Restaurant is a dog-friendly deli and sandwich shop serving award-winning dishes to Arlington locals and tourists alike. Booeymonger offers eight outdoor tables to dog owners wanting to dig into a hot Gatsby Arrow sandwich alongside their furry friend. The Restaurant's menu is made up of salads, bagels, breakfast sandwiches and omelettes, and hot, cold and build your own sandwiches. Please note that table service isn't available, so your dog will need to be tied up outside when you go in to order. See Details
Potbelly Sandwich Shop Potbelly Sandwich Shop, located in Arlington, 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 there is no table service, so Fido will need to wait outside while you go in to order. See Details
Arlington, VA, US