Dog Friendly American Restaurants in Bakersfield, CA

There are 13 pet friendly American restaurants in Bakersfield 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 Bakersfield. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly Crest Bar & Grill
Crest Bar & Grill Stop by the Crest Bar & Grill in Bakersfield, CA and relax with your favorite beverage or slow down and enjoy a casual dinner with one of chef's special creations. Patio fireside seating is dog friendly. See Details
Pet Friendly Eureka!
Eureka! Eureka! is a leading family of restaurants that proudly serves only authentic, handmade food with locally sourced produce, all freshly cooked to order. The beverage program features 100% American craft beer, small batch whiskey, house-aged barrels, and specialty cocktails sourced only from artisans throughout America. Outdoor seating is dog friendly. Eureka! opens at 11am during the week and 10am on weekends. See Details
Old River Grill Old River Grill, located in Bakersfield, CA, is a casual diner-style eatery that serves up a variety of American fare. Choose from menu options including egg dishes, French toast, pancakes, breakfast sandwiches, omelettes, soups, salads, wraps, burgers, sandwiches, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their several pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Try the Bourbon Street Omelette with Cajun andouille sausage, shrimp, mushrooms, green onions, and parmesan cheese cooked in Cajun cream sauce. Stop in for lunch to try the Killer Kern Burger topped with bacon, pepper jack cheese, fried jalapenos, and chipotle mayo. Or go for the Elvis Presley Sandwich with creamy peanut butter, honey, sliced bananas, and thick-sliced bacon on grilled sourdough bread. Old River Grill is open daily from 6:30am to 2:30pm. See Details
In-N-Out Burger Established in 1948, In-N-Out Burger started life as California's first drive-thru hamburger stand. In-N-Out Burger on Stockdale Highway in Bakersfield has thirteen pet-friendly tables outside. As the name suggests, their kitchen dishes up a number of different burger options, like hamburgers, combos, and cheeseburgers. Their cheeseburger is made up of freshly baked buns, real American cheese, American beef, onions, lettuce, tomato, and spread. The most appropriate way for you and Fido to enjoy your In-N-out experience may be to order your items Animal style. Animal style burgers are smothered in Thousand Island dressing, mustard and extra pickles, while the fries are topped with cheese, spread and grilled onions. You can accompany your burger with freshly cut fries and one of the shakes: made with real ice cream, including chocolate, strawberry, and vanilla. A drive-thru window is also available if you don't want to tie your dog up outside while you go in to order. See Details
Sequoia Sandwich Company - Downtown Sequoia Sandwich Company, located in Bakersfield, CA, is a casual delicatessen-style eatery that serves up an assortment of salads, sandwiches, bakery items, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their five pet-friendly sidewalk tables while you enjoy your meal. Try the Italian Stallion Sandwich with Genoa salami, spicy capicola, ham, provolone, pepper jack, lettuce, tomatoes, pepperoncini peppers, mayo, Dijon, and vinaigrette on sourdough. Or go for the Roast Beef Sandwich with thinly-sliced medium rare top round of beef, provolone cheese, fresh lettuce, tomato, mayo, and housemade horseradish sauce on a French roll. Sequoia Sandwich Company is open Monday through Friday from 10:30am to 2:15pm, and Saturday from 11am to 2:15pm. See Details
Jersey Mike's Subs Jersey Mike's Subs is a dog-friendly chain restaurant with a location on Coffee Road in Bakersfield and provides outdoor tables where Fido is welcome to join you. Since 1956, Jersey Mike's has been serving authentic East Coast-style subs on freshly baked bread. The menu includes a number of hot and cold sandwiches, such as Jersey Mike's Famous Philly and The Original Italian. Please note that table service isn't available, so your pup needs to be leashed up outside when you go in to order. See Details
Panera Bread Panera Bread on California Avenue has fifteen pet-friendly outdoor tables, so you can bring your dog along to dine. The popular national chain serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks. Stop by early for one of their freshly baked breakfast sandwiches, pastries, or Baked Egg Souffles. Panera Bread is known for their fresh, and clean eating salads, soups, and sandwiches like Bacon Turkey Bravo, Napa Almond Chicken Salad, and Steak and White Cheddar Panini. They have a full espresso and coffee bar where you can get signature drinks like the Hot Chocolate with Chocolate Chip Marshmallows, and Plum Ginger Hibiscus Tea. A drive-thru window is also available if you don't want to tie your dog up outside while you go in to order. See Details
The Habit Burger Grill The Habit Burger Grill believes in juicy, handcrafted burgers and sandwiches that are made to order. This location in Bakersfield provides dog-friendly seating with a few outside for your pooch. Some locations also offer a drive-through so you can stay on the go with Fido. Their signature burgers, Charburgers, are grilled over an open flame and served with tons of flavor like the Roasted Garlic Portabella Char or classic Double Charburger. You can also chow down on a custom sandwich like the chicken club or veggie burger with your choice of bun. Don't forget dessert! The Habit Burger Grill offers frozen treats like shakes, malts, and sundaes for a classic burger joint experience. 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
Panera Bread Panera Bread on Stockdale Highway has fifteen pet-friendly outdoor tables, so you can bring your dog along to dine. The popular national chain serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks. Stop by early for one of their freshly baked breakfast sandwiches, pastries, or Baked Egg Souffles. Panera Bread is known for their fresh, and clean eating salads, soups, and sandwiches like Bacon Turkey Bravo, Napa Almond Chicken Salad, and Steak and White Cheddar Panini. They have a full espresso and coffee bar where you can get signature drinks like the Hot Chocolate with Chocolate Chip Marshmallows, and Plum Ginger Hibiscus Tea. Please note that table service isn't available, so your dog will need to be tied up outside while you go in to order. See Details
Jersey Mike's Subs Since 1956, Jersey Mike's Subs has been serving authentic East Coast-style subs on freshly baked bread. At this location on Stockdale Hwy, you and Fido can choose one of the pet-friendly tables outside. Their menu includes a number of hot sandwiches, such as Jersey Mike's Famous Philly: grilled onions, peppers and melted white American cheese; meatball and cheese, melted provolone, tomato sauce, and parmesan cheese; or the big kahuna cheese steak, grilled onions, peppers, mushrooms, jalapenos, and extra melted white American cheese. If you'd rather cut down on the carb's, why not try a grilled veggie wrap: grilled green bell peppers and onions, melted swiss and provolone, lettuce, tomato, and homestyle ranch dressing. 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
Applebee's Applebee's is a dog-friendly grill and bar serving Bakersfield locals and tourists alike. Visitors to Ming Avenue can head to one of Applebee's outdoor tables to dig into a plate of Double Crunch Bone-In Wings, smothered in Honey BBQ sauce, alongside Fido. The grill and bar's menu includes appetizers such as Chicken Wonton Tacos, Spinach and Artichoke Dip, and Cheeseburger Egg Rolls, pasta, seafood, chicken dishes, burgers, sandwiches, tacos, salads, steaks, and more. Diners with room for dessert can order a Blue Hawaiian Long Island Iced Tea and a Triple Chocolate Meltdown to top it all off. See Details
Farmer Boys Farmer Boys, located at Gosford Road, Bakersfield, is a casual farm-to-table eatery that serves up a variety of American fare. Choose from menu options including egg plates, breakfast burritos, French toast, salads, wraps, sandwiches, burgers, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Try the Breakfast Burrito filled with three eggs, hash browns, American cheese, house-made salsa, and your choice of bacon, sausage, ham, or chili. Or drop by for lunch and chow down on the Farmer's Burger - a half-pound USDA beef burger topped with hickory-smoked bacon, American cheese, farm-fresh produce, smashed avocado, and Thousand Island dressing. A drive-thru window is also available if you don't want to tie your dog up outside while you go in to order. See Details
Leo's Burger Leo's Burger is a dog-friendly eatery in Bakersfield, CA that welcomes leashed pups at their five outdoor tables. On the menu, you'll find a selection of quesadillas, gyros, fried chicken, steak sandwiches and specialty burgers. Please note table service isn't available, so Fido will have to wait outside while you order. See Details
Bakersfield, CA, US