Dog Friendly American Restaurants in Carmel, CA

There are 11 pet friendly American restaurants in Carmel 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 Carmel. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly SUR at the Barnyard
SUR at the Barnyard Located in what was once the famed Thunderbird Bookstore in Carmel, Billy Quon's SUR at The Barnyard is a dog-friendly restaurant where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table and will even get to order from the Doggy Menu! While your pup chows down on chicken, salmon or even steak, you'll be treated to SUR's variety of dishes like its famous cheese bread, Chef Herman's chicken and waffles, salmon tacos, shrimp linguine or the Kona Steak Plate. Reservations are strongly recommended. See Details
Pet Friendly The Forge
The Forge The Forge, formerly known as Forge in the Forest, is a bistro-style eatery in Carmel, CA, where Fido is welcome to join you on their dog-friendly patio named, The Pound Patio. Pooches may order specialty items from their own Canine Cuisine menu. The patio is heaters and has fireplaces for chilly nights. The restaurant features gourmet dishes for lunch and dinner such as San Francisco style fondue, chicken satay lollipops, curry chicken paninis, Margherita pizza, fettuccine Alfredo, skirt steak and more. The Canine Cuisine menu offers items such as a cup of kibble, the Hot Diggity Dog, a Quarter Hounder, and Hen House Chicken Strips. See Details
Hog's Breath Inn Formerly owned by Clint Eastwood, Hog's Breath Inn is a well-known dog-friendly restaurant in Carmel, CA. Fido is welcome to join you at a courtyard table as you experience the old west at this popular establishment, and they even offer a dog menu! Their human menu features classic American comfort food and signature dishes such as Hog's Baby Back Ribs. See Details
From Scratch From Scratch prepares wonderful breakfasts and light lunches and dinners and features a patio that welcomes dogs. Tasty offerings include eggs Florentine, banana walnut pancakes, homemade chili, Chinese chicken salad, BLTs, tuna melts, and black and blue cheeseburgers. Open 8am to 2:30pm seven days a week. See Details
Terry's Lounge This chill lounge located in the landmark Cypress Inn offers an upscale California style menu, a sophisticated lineup of Golden Age of Hollywood cocktails, and a dog-friendly patio that hosts regular Yappy Hours. Choose from an array of delicious dishes such as grilled steak salad, truffle-mushroom ravioli, Moroccan chicken, shrimp scampi, and braised short ribs. See Details
Carmel Belle Carmel Belle prides itself in using sustainable, organic, and hormone-free/grass-fed ingredients in all its dishes, and offers dog-friendly outdoor tables with treats and water bowls. Menu features tasty breakfast, lunch, and dinner options such as green eggs and ham, stone-cut oatmeal, hot and cold sandwiches, quinoa mac and cheese, and meatloaf. See Details
Basil Seasonal Dining Restaurant Fresh seafood and organic fruits and vegetables highlight a vibrant menu of delectable dishes. The heated patio is dog friendly. See Details
The Tuck Box The Tuck Box is a pet-friendly restaurant in Carmel, CA that welcomes leashed dogs at outdoor tables. On the breakfast and lunch menus, you'll find items such as smoked salmon Benedicts, two egg omelets, turkey sandwiches and meatloaf. See Details
r.g. Burgers r.g. Burgers is a pet-friendly eatery in Carmel, CA that welcomes leashed dogs at their eight outdoor tables. The menu features a selection of salads, sandwiches and burgers. See Details
Jeffrey's Grill & Catering Jeffrey's Grill & Catering is a pet-friendly restaurant at Mid Valley Shopping Center in Carmel, CA. Bring Fido with you while you enjoy lunch or dinner on the spacious, partially-shaded patio. Menu options include eggs benedict, pancakes, omelets, sandwiches, pasta, chicken and more. See Details
Edgar's Restaurant and Bar Edgar's Restaurant and Bar is a pet-friendly establishment at Quail Lodge & Golf Club in Carmel, CA. Bring Fido along while you dine outside on the spacious, partially-shaded patio. Menu options include salads, soups, appetizers, sandwiches, quesadillas, bowls and seafood. A full bar is also available. See Details
Elli's Great American Restaurant Elli's Great American Restaurant, located in Salinas, CA, is a casual eatery that serves up a variety of delicious American dishes. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their seven pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Start off with an order of the Calamari Strips tossed with lemon, parsley, red pepper flakes, and garlic, fried to perfection, then served with cocktail and tartar sauce. Next, chow down on the Philly Inferno Sandwich with roast beef, grilled onions, serrano peppers, and provolone cheese on ciabatta bread. Or go for Dominick's Mediterranean Pizza topped with white sauce, sauteed spinach, feta cheese, grilled chicken, oven-dried tomatoes, mozzarella, and asiago cheese. Elli's Great American Restaurant is open Monday through Thursday from 8am to 10pm, Friday through Saturday from 8am to 10:30pm, and Sunday from 8am to 9pm. See Details
Cafe Rustica Cafe Rustica offers country cooking in a European style setting with dog-friendly outdoor patio seating. Enjoy salads, sandwiches, wood-fired gourmet pizza, ravioli, rigatoni, grilled ribeye steak, and Hungarian beef goulash. Opens at 11am Tuesday thru Sunday; closed on Mondays. See Details
Montrio Montrio Bistro isn't just your average bistro in Monterey. It melds the best of Italian, French, and California cuisine to formulate a menu hailed by critics and voted as “The Best” by diners for the last 15 years. Popular offerings include dungeness crab cakes, seared scallops, lamb tenderloins, duck breast, and sweet potato-pecan ravioli. Outdoor sidewalk patio is dog friendly. See Details
Lalla Grill Lalla Grill in Monterey, CA, is a dog-friendly restaurant where Fido can join you at an outdoor table. Try the blue cheese steak bites, a Skuna Bay salmon salad, or the Cuban Mojo sandwich. See Details
Trailside Cafe & Beer Garden The Trailside Cafe and Beer Garden is a perfect stop-off point for dog owners after a walk on the trails in Carmel Valley, CA. Their pet-friendly patio perfectly accommodates dogs and their owners. If you're looking for American favorites and pub grub, you can join them for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The local favorites section of the menu includes a grilled cheese sandwich, fish and chips, and a cheeseburger. See Details
Rosine's Restaurant Rosine's Restaurant is a local institution in Monterey, CA that was featured on The Food Network's Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. They serve abundant portions of American eats and a seasonal dog-friendly outdoor seating area. Bowls of water are available for thirsty pups. When the weather is nice, Fido is welcome to join you on the patio. See Details
Tarpy's Roadhouse Tarpy's Roadhouse serves classic American comfort food in a subdued yet elegant setting in Monterey, CA. Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table on the beautiful, dog-friendly garden patio. They have a flavorful menu featuring innovative delights such as warm Napa cabbage salad, popcorn prawns, spicy tuna tacos. shrimp and grits, Black Angus burgers, maple brined pork chops and smoked baby back ribs. Wash down the goodness with a refreshing craft cocktail, cold draft beer or glass of wine. See Details
Archie's Eatery Archie's Eatery, located in Pacific Grove, CA, offers traditional diner classics for breakfast, lunch, and dinner in a bright, open space with a dog-friendly sidewalk patio. Menu features steak and eggs, biscuits and gravy, blueberry hotcakes, clam chowder, patty melts, cheesesteaks, spaghetti, and fish and chips. See Details
Big sur Roadhouse Leashed dogs are welcome at outdoor tables at Big Sur Roadhouse in Big Sur, CA. Stop by for coffee, a glass of wine, a snack or a full meal. California cuisine is served for breakfast and lunch menu items include chicken fried steak, burgers, tacos, and salads. See Details
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