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Dog Friendly American Restaurants in Gainesville, FL

There are 20 pet friendly American restaurants in Gainesville 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 Gainesville. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse

Gainesville, FL

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse

This popular neighborhood bar and grill chain offers classic American eats and a dog-friendly outdoor seating area. Choose from a menu of comfort food favorites such as wings, baby back ribs, New Orleans style jambalaya, fish and chips, ribeye steak, bison burgers, and spaghetti and meatballs. Opens daily at 11am.

Pet Friendly Loosey's

Loosey's

Gainesville, FL

Loosey's serves wings, mini tacos, jambalaya, and build-your-own burgers. Patio table are dog friendly.

Metro Diner

Gainesville, FL

If you're looking for a great place to stop for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, check out Metro Diner in Gainesville, which has pet-friendly outdoor tables where you and your dog can enjoy a delicious meal on a beautiful day. Metro Diner features comfort food classics like the meatloaf plate, shrimp and grits, or their famous chicken and waffles with sweet strawberry butter. They also serve a wide variety of omelets, sandwiches, salads, burgers, soups, and more. You may recognize Metro Diner from the show Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives!

Ballyhoo Grill

Gainesville, FL

For a huge variety of cuisine, check out Ballyhoo Grill in Gainesville, FL, which has lots of pet-friendly outdoor tables where you and your dog can enjoy a delicious meal on a beautiful day. Ballyhoo serves the very freshest seafood, steaks, oysters, and sushi available, and all of their food is made from scratch. They specialize in everything from flatbreads, salads, and soups to pasta, sandwiches, and sushi.

Relish - Royal Park Plaza

Gainesville, FL

Relish - Royal Park Plaza

If you like burgers, then you've got to check out Relish - Royal Park Plaza, which has lots of pet-friendly outdoor tables where you and your dog can enjoy a delicious meal while soaking up the beautiful Floridian sunshine. Relish features burgers that you get to customize yourself from over forty fresh ingredients. They use all natural foods, including sauces and relishes made in house and fresh, organic meats. Choose from one, two, or three patties, which can be either classic beef, turkey, salmon, chicken, or veggie patties. Gluten free options are available.

Gators Dockside Gainesville

Gainesville, FL

Gators Dockside Gainesville

Gators Dockside is a family-friendly, sports-themed restaurant offering a fun atmosphere for everyone in Gainesville. Their menu features Gators' signature grilled wings flavored with their famous sauces, along with burgers, hearty sandwiches, made-from-scratch ribs, entree salads, and desserts that will bring you back to Gator’s again and again. Be sure to order Fido a bite off the Dockside dog menu, so your pup can enjoy a meal with you. Water bowls are available.

Spurrier’s Gridiron Grille

Gainesville, FL

Spurrier’s Gridiron Grille

Spurrier’s Gridiron Grille is a dog-friendly restaurant located in Gainesville, FL where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table. Named for one of the University of Florida's most iconic football coaches, Spurrier’s Gridiron Grille is part restaurant, part football museum. The property also features a rooftop bar and serves brunch on the weekends.

Mcalister's

Gainesville, FL

Soup, salads, sandwiches and a covered outdoor seating that welcomes dogs.

That Bar & Table

Gainesville, FL

That Bar & Table

Dog-friendly That Bar & Table in Gainesville, FL, welcomes Fido to join you on the patio for brunch or dinner. Relax at a table or picnic bench complete with a shady umbrella. That Bar & Table is happy to provide a plain chicken breast or burger patty for your pup while you enjoy an appetizer, soup, salad, sandwich, burger, chicken wings, or tacos. A kids' menu is available and there are options for vegetarians and vegans.

One Love Cafe

Gainesville, FL

Fresh local cuisine, featuring flatbreads, salads, and unique daily specials Dogs are welcome in the spacious outdoor area that includes a tiki bar and fire pit.

Hurricane BTW

Gainesville, FL

Hurricane BTW is a dog-friendly restaurant located in Gainesville, FL. Fido is welcome to join you a table on their open patio. The menu features American favorites such as burgers, sandwiches, tacos and wings. Try a Bacon Guacamole Cheeseburger, a 1/4 lb. beef Patty, lettuce, tomato, red onion, American cheese, bacon, guacamole & mayonnaise.

BurgerFi

Gainesville, FL

Serving certified American Angus burgers, free of antibiotics, hormones, and steroids, BurgerFi is a dog-friendly restaurant in Gainesville. Visitors to BurgerFi with Fido in tow can head to one of its many outdoor tables to dig into a heap of hand-cut fries and sip on a natural cane soda in the sunshine. The burger restaurant's menu is made up of burgers on both buns and crisp, hand-cut lettuce, hot dogs, onion rings and French Fries with toppings such as parmesan and herb, chili and cheese, cajun seasoning, and salt and vinegar. It also includes shakes and custard concretes. Craft beer and wine are available to wash it all down. Please note that table service isn't available, so your dog will need to be tied up outside when you go in to order.

Tropical Smoothie Cafe

Gainesville, FL

Tropical Smoothie Cafe

Tropical Smoothie Cafe offers a healthy alternative to typical fast food with a menu full of light and filling options. Fido can join you for a bite at this location in Gainesville on SW 34th Street where there are eight dog-friendly tables outside. You can kick off the morning with a savory breakfast wrap or a sweater dish like the Peanut Butter Banana Crunch Flatbread. Lunch and dinner options feature flatbreads, sandwiches, and wraps with plenty of options for vegetarian diners. True to their name, you will also find a large selection of smoothies with classic fruit smoothies, superfood options, and supplements that you can add in for an extra boost. Please note that table service isn't available, so you'll need to tie your dog up while you order inside.

Relish Downtown

Gainesville, FL

Relish Downtown

If you like burgers, then you've got to check out Relish - Royal Park Plaza, which has one small pet-friendly outdoor table and a bar where you and your dog can enjoy a delicious meal while soaking up the beautiful Floridian sunshine. Relish features burgers that you get to customize yourself from over forty fresh ingredients. They use all natural foods, including sauces and relishes made in house and fresh, organic meats. Choose from one, two, or three patties, which can be either classic beef, turkey, salmon, chicken, or veggie patties. Gluten free options are available.

Wingstop

Gainesville, FL

Wing lovers can find all your favorite flavors at Wingstop. This location on NW Street in Gainesville offers dog-friendly seating with a few tables outside. You can order classic wings, boneless, or crispy chicken tenders with your choice of flavor. Their flavors include options like Atomic, Cajun, Hickory Smoked BBQ, and Hawaiian sauces. They also offer flavorful sides like beans, coleslaw, and fries. Please note that table service isn't available, so your dog will need to be tied up outside while you go in to order.

Firehouse Subs

Gainesville, FL

Firehouse Subs, located in Gainesville, is a popular deli-style eatery that serves up a variety of tasty subs and salads. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Try the Hook and Ladder Sub with smoked turkey, Virginia honey ham, and melted Monterey jack cheese. Order it Fully Involved to get mayo, deli mustard, lettuce, tomato, and onion! Or try the New York Steamer Sub with USDA corned beef brisket, pastrami, melted provolone, deli mustard, mayo, and Italian dressing. For something a bit lighter, try the Firehouse Salad with romaine, tomato, bell pepper, cucumber, mozzarella, pepperoncini peppers, and dressing, with your choice of smoked turkey, grilled chicken, or Virginia honey ham. Please note that table service isn't available, so your dog will need to be tied up outside while you go in to order.

Five Guys

Gainesville, FL

Five Guys, located in Gainesville, is a popular burger joint that serves up a variety of tasty eats. Choose from menu options including burgers, sandwiches, hot dogs, fries, milkshakes, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Try the Bacon Cheeseburger - two hand-formed patties grilled to perfection, two strips of bacon, and two slices of American cheese on a soft sesame seed bun, piled high with the toppings of your choice (mayo, lettuce, pickles, grilled onions and mushrooms, relish, jalapenos, hot sauce, and more!) Before you leave, snag one of their hand-spun Milkshakes with your favorite mix-ins (bananas, cherries, coffee, malted milk, Oreo cookies, Oreo cream, bacon, peanut butter, and more!) Please note that table service isn't available, so your dog will need to be tied up outside while you go in to order.

Grub Burger Bar

Gainesville, FL

Grub Burger Bar

Grub Burger Bar, located in Gainesville, FL, is a casual, pet-friendly eatery where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table for lunch or dinner. They use quality, fresh, and differentiating ingredients. Their buns are baked from scratch every hour and all of their sauces and dressings are homemade. Each burger is a signature blend of 100% fresh ground beef, turkey or wild caught salmon. Try the Cadillac Wagyu made with premium Wagyu beef blend, roasted garlic A1 aioli, tomato, spinach, Swiss and French fried onions; or the Mac ‘N’ Cheeseburger topped with mac ‘n’ cheese, cheese sauce and bacon. Grilled chicken, turkey, and vegetarian burgers are also available. If burgers aren't your thing, they also offer wings, salads, fries, chicken tenders, and more. Be sure to save room for a homemade milkshake!

Goldie's Burgers

Gainesville, FL

Goldie's Burgers

Goldie's is a dog friendly burger joint located at The Depot Station where Fido can join you at an outdoor table. Their menu features smash and vegan burgers, po boys, salads, fried chicken, and snacks like fries, onion rings, tots, and nachos. Open 12pm - 8pm and closed on Tuesdays.

Original American Kitchen (OAK)

Gainesville, FL

Original American Kitchen (OAK)

Fido is welcome to join you at one of the five outdoor pet-friendly tables at Original American Kitchen (OAK), an eatery in Gainesville, FL. Enjoy lunch and dinner menu items like stuffed jalapeños, salads, burgers, salmon cakes, steak, desserts, and more. They also serve vegetarian options.

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