Dog Friendly American Restaurants in Milpitas, CA

Erik's DeliCafe, located at N Milpitas Blvd, Milpitas, is a casual delicatessen-style eatery that serves up a variety of delectable fare. Choose from menu options including soups, salads, sandwiches, baked goods, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their six pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Try the Pilgrim's Progress Sandwich with slices of fresh turkey breast, fresh avocado, secret sauce, slivered red onion, fresh tomato, and locally-grown sprouts on 9-grain wheat bread. Or go for the Rio Grande Club with turkey breast, hickory-smoked bacon, pepper jack cheese, guacamole, secret sauce, tomato, and lettuce on a toasted ciabatta roll. A drive-thru window is also available if you don't want to tie your dog up outside while you go in to order.

Established in 1948, In-N-Out Burger started life as California's first drive-thru hamburger stand. In-N-Out Burger on Ranch Drive in Milpitas has six 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.

Designed just for dogs. They even have a menu for dogs.

St. Michael's Alley offers healthy, fresh fare and welcomes dogs to dine on their picturesque open-air patio. A varied menu features ahi tuna poke, crispy pork belly, seared wild sea scallops, sauteed salmon in red curry sauce, and cassoulet with duck confit. Opens at 11:30am Tuesday thru Friday, 10am on weekends, and is closed Mondays.

Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar is a dog-friendly eatery in Newark, CA, where Fido can join you at an outdoor table. They even have a dog menu with options like chicken, beef, veggies, rice and more! Dog owners can dig into items like burgers, pastas, sandwiches, salads and hearty bowls.

Zephyr has fine food, a full bar, and a lengthy wine list. Dogs are welcome on the outdoor patio seating area. Great place to go after an afternoon of wine tasting in the Livermore Valley.

Owners and their furry friends are welcome to sit at an umbrella-shaded table on the partially fenced patio outside Buffalo Bill's Brewery in Hayward, CA. This pet-friendly eatery serves creative craft beers that pair perfectly with pub-style bites like burgers, pizza and sandwiches.

Dinah's Poolside Restaurant, located in Palo Alto, CA, is an intimate eatery that serves up a variety of delicious American-style dishes. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their many pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Choose from menu options including starters, soups, salads, chicken, steak, lamb, seafood, pasta, burgers, sandwiches, paninis and more.

Tri Valley Bistro is a dog-friendly restaurant in Pleasanton, CA, where Fido can join you at an outdoor table. With a menu featuring steak, seafood, pasta, and ample vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free options, the bistro is well-suited for lunch, dinner, or weekend brunch with bottomless mimosas.

Poor House Bistro will make you feel rich with tasty Cajun and Creole dishes and outdoor seating where you and your dog can lounge in the sun.

Rick's Cafe is a comfortable hang offering classic American eats and dog-friendly outdoor seating. A hearty menu features corned beef and hash, blueberry pancakes, strawberry waffles, apple French toast, Denver omelettes, sweet and savory crepes, taco salad, teriyaki chicken paninis, bacon cheeseburgers, and crab melts. Opens daily at 7:30am.

Village Pantry has been serving traditional American breakfasts and lunches since 1947 in a cozy space with dog-friendly outdoor seating on weekends. Enjoy specials like the English light breakfast and Village Benedict, plus pancakes, omelettes, scrambles, hot crab sandwiches, California burgers, and grilled tuna melts. Dogs are welcome on the back porch patio. Open 7am to 2pm seven days a week.

Gott's offers classic staples of Traditional American cuisine with a commitment to utilizing locally sourced ingredients. Leashed dogs are welcome in the outdoor seating area.

Erik's DeliCafe, located at Walnut Avenue, Fremont, is a casual delicatessen-style eatery that serves up a variety of delectable fare. Choose from menu options including soups, salads, sandwiches, baked goods, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their four pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Try the Pilgrim's Progress Sandwich with slices of fresh turkey breast, fresh avocado, secret sauce, slivered red onion, fresh tomato, and locally-grown sprouts on 9-grain wheat bread. Or go for the Rio Grande Club with turkey breast, hickory-smoked bacon, pepper jack cheese, guacamole, secret sauce, tomato, and lettuce on a toasted ciabatta roll. A drive-thru window is also available if you don't want to tie your dog up outside while you go in to order.

Fresh-baked bread, soups, and sandwiches. Dogs are welcome on the patio.

Delicious breakfast joint right near Levi Stadium!

Great build-your-own burger chain with tons of options, plus adult shakes, beer, and wine. Dogs are welcome at outdoor tables.

Emil Villa's Hickory Pit, located in Livermore, CA, is a casual, dog-friendly BBQ eatery where Fido can join you at an outdoor table. Choose from menu options including world-famous California style BBQ, egg dishes, appetizers, soups, salads, burgers, sandwiches, ribs, seafood, steak, pork, chicken, ham, turkey, smoked beef, and more.

The Melt is all about cheesy, melty, and delicious handhelds with tons of flavor. This location in Palo Alto provides dog-friendly seating with a lot of tables outside. The menu is stuffed with specialty sandwiches like Meltburgers, grilled cheeses, patty melts, and chicken sandwiches. You can dig into the Spicy MIssion Meltburger or the comforting Mac Daddy. If you want something a little lighter, the menu offers several salads, too. Pair that with a side of their original fries or a creamy milkshake. Other sweet treats include soft serve, floats, and cookies. Please note that table service isn't available, Fido will need to wait outside while you go inside to order.

Norman's Grill is a dog-friendly American restaurant located in Castro Valley, CA. Fido is welcome to join you at a table on the fully covered outdoor patio. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, Norman's Grill has a large menu to satisfy many tastes. Popular menu choices include omelettes, burgers, sandwiches, salads, steak and pasta.