Dog Friendly American Restaurants in Gaithersburg, MD

There are 14 pet friendly American restaurants in Gaithersburg 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 Gaithersburg. Bone appetit!

Lost Dog Cafe Dunn Loring

Fairfax, VA

Lost Dog Cafe Dunn Loring The Original Lost Dog Café has rescued, sponsored and placed hundreds of abandoned and unwanted animals over the past 13 years. See Details

a.k.a. Friscos

Frederick, MD

a.k.a. Friscos You'll find quite a bit of outdoor seating at the pet-friendly a.k.a. Friscos in Frederick, MD. Giant sandwiches dominate the menu with over twenty options like the souped up tuna salad sandwich, the Fisherman's Warf and the vegetarian Mission with Brie cheese. Visitors say not to miss the Exploded Potatoes. Speaking of potatoes, a.k.a. Friscos has a variety of baked potatoes with toppings like Virginian ham and Flat-Iron steak. Open Monday through Thursday 11am to 7pm, Friday and Saturday from 11am to 9pm, and Sunday 11am to 4pm. See Details

Chef Geoff's

Washington, DC

Chef Geoff's Chef Geoff's is known for its reliable, classic American cuisine, fabulous Sunday jazz brunches, and a spacious outdoor dining section that welcomes dogs. Menu features honey-sriracha wings, crispy calamari, Hawaiian pizza, jumbo lump crabcake sandwiches, wild mushroom ravioli, and Italian sausage penne, plus and extensive selection of craft cocktails and global wines. A doggy menu is also available for your four-legged friend. See Details

Tupelo Honey Cafe

Arlington, VA

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

Mele Bistro

Arlington, VA

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

Bagel Cafe

Herndon, VA

Bagel Cafe Omelets and bagels for breakfast, salads, classic and specialty sandwiches for lunch. Dogs welcome in outdoor cafe area. No fencing around tables to keep dogs out. See Details

The Coupe

Washington, DC

The Coupe Dogs are welcome at six outdoor tables at this French-American cafe. The Coupe serves breakfast, lunch, brunch, and dinner daily. Menu items include a grilled cheese sandwich paired with tomato-basil soup, spinach-rhubarb salad, avocado toast, and sriracha glazed wings. Wash it all down with a cortado or tiki punch. See Details

Makers Union Pub

Reston, VA

Makers Union Pub Makers Union is a neighborhood pub in Reston, VA serving food and destination drinks crafted with local ingredients and local makers in mind. Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table on the pet-friendly patio. See Details

Mr. Henry's

Washington, DC

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

Lost Dog Cafe

McLean, VA

Lost Dog Cafe The Original Lost Dog Café has rescued, sponsored, and placed hundreds of abandoned and unwanted animals over the past 13 years. This popular eatery offers salads, a huge selection of hot and cold sandwiches, gourmet pizza, pasta, and milkshakes. Outdoor seating is dog friendly, weather permitting. See Details

Cafe Nola

Frederick, MD

Cafe Nola Cafe Nola is an ideal spot for breakfast, lunch, and dinner new-American fare and dog-friendly outdoor seating. Menu features French toast, croissant sandwiches, poutine, empanadas, chipotle turkey clubs, falafel, catfish etouffe, and roast beef, plus fine coffee drinks and infusion cocktails. Opens at 7am during the week, 9am on weekends. See Details

Martin's Tavern

Washington, DC

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

Tonic at Quigley's Pharmacy

Washington, DC

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

Washington, DC

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

Washington, DC

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

Silver

Bethesda, MD

Silver The dog-friendly Silver restaurant describes itself as having ""the heart of diner with the style of a brasserie."" Enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and even late-night meals created with ingredients from over fifteen local farms on their large outdoor patio. Try one of the playful dishes like Pickle Fried Chicken and Waffles or Truffle Bison Meatloaf. Silver accepts reservations and call ahead seating. Open Sunday through Thursday 7am to 11pm and Friday through Saturday 7am to 12am." See Details

Ted's Bulletin

Falls Church, VA

Ted's Bulletin Ted's Bulletin is a dog-friendly restaurant in Falls Church, VA, where Fido can join you at an outdoor table. Choose from breakfast, lunch, and dinner menu options like omelets, pancakes, French toast, egg platters, appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches, burgers, chicken, beef, seafood, pasta, and more. See Details

Copperwood Tavern

Arlington, VA

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

Arlington, VA

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

True Food Kitchen

Fairfax, VA

True Food Kitchen True Food Kitchen believes that eating healthy doesn't mean sacrificing flavor or convenience. You can stop by for a healthful meal with your pup at this location in Fairfax where you will find 15 dog-friendly tables outside on their enclosed patio. The menu includes pizza, salad, sandwiches, bowls, and signature mains like the Grass-Fed Steak Tacos or Poke Bowl. Vegetarians will find plenty to choose from with items like the Brussels Sprout and Wild Mushroom pizza or Red Chili Noodles bowl. They also serve refreshing drinks with superfood juices, smoothies, and kombucha as well as cocktails and wine. See Details