Dog Friendly American Restaurants in Portsmouth, VA

There are 4 pet friendly American restaurants in Portsmouth that welcome dogs at their outdoor tables, and 75 more nearby. 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 Portsmouth. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly Gosport Tavern
Gosport Tavern The Gosport Tavern offers a classic pub style menu in a warm, inviting setting with a dog-friendly seasonal outdoor patio. Delicious lunch and dinner choices include grilled wings, braised pork sandwiches, Cuban wraps, mac and cheese, buttermilk fried chicken, jumbo lump crabcakes, and seafood risotto. Opens daily at 11am. See Details
Pet Friendly JoJack's Espresso Bar and Cafe
JoJack's Espresso Bar and Cafe JoJack's Espresso Bar and Cafe offers much more than just coffee with a diverse menu of salads, sandwiches, burgers, and other options. There is some limited dog-friendly seating at the one outdoor tables, but they welcome carry out orders, too. They also offer smoothies, frappes, and specialty sodas. Breakfast is available all day on Saturday and Sunday, and the cafe offers free WiFi so you can browse the net while you enjoy your meal. JoJack's is open Monday through Friday from 6:30am to 9:00pm, Saturday from 7:30am to 9:00pm, and Sunday from 7:30am to 3:00pm. See Details
Corner Cafe Corner Cafe is a small, homestyle restaurant that offers several small tables outside with dog-friendly seating. Their menu includes burgers, sandwiches, specialty subs, and baked goods. They also offer breakfast plates and coffee. Corner Cafe is open Monday through Saturday from 7:30am to 7:00pm and delivery is available to the surrounding areas. See Details
Baron's Pub & Restaurant Baron's Pub & Restaurant is a pet-friendly eatery in Portsmouth, VA, where furry friends can join their owners outside at one of the four outdoor tables. Lunch and dinner options on their menu include fried oysters, chicken wings, tuna melts, burgers, and meatloaf. See Details
Leaping Lizard Cafe Fun cafe on Shore Drive known for their sandwiches and wraps. Dogs are welcome on the outside patio. See Details
Simple Eats Menu includes breakfast burritos, waffles, sandwiches, tacos, and flatbreads, featuring local, fresh "farm to table" dishes, locally roasted coffee, and various local beers and wines. The patio is dog friendly and the "doggy door" located at the front of the restaurant allows you to pick up your coffee or to-go order while strolling with your best friend. See Details
First Watch First Watch, located in Newport News, is a casual cafe-style eatery that serves up a variety of delicious dishes. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their four pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Try the Chile Chorizo Omelette filled with chorizo, avocado, green chilies, roasted onions, cheddar, Monterey jack, sour cream, and house-made pico de gallo. Or go for the Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict - two poached eggs atop toasted ciabatta, topped with wild Alaskan smoked Sockeye salmon, red onion, tomato, and hollandaise, served with lightly dressed organic mixed greens. If you're stopping by for lunch, chow down on the Roast Beef and Havarti Sandwich with roast beef, horseradish Havarti, house-roasted onions, tomato, and lemon-dressed arugula on grilled parmesan-crusted sourdough, served with a side of horseradish sauce. See Details
Anchor Allie's Anchor Allie's is a casual, American military-themed eatery that serves up a variety of diner fare. Choose from breakfast, lunch, and dinner menu options including pancakes, French toast, egg platters, omelettes, appetizers, soups, salads, tacos, sandwiches, burgers, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their six pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Stop by for breakfast and chow down on the Master Diver Omelette, with grilled shrimp, diced steak, and provolone cheese, topped with dill, lemon, and Old Bay seasoning, served with your choice of white, wheat, marble rye bread, or a biscuit, and your choice of side (homefries, tater tots, fruit, grits, or cheesy grits.) For lunch, you can dig into the Bomber Burger, topped with grilled red and green peppers, grilled pickled okra, cheddar cheese, and spicy mustard, served on a pretzel bun. Anchor Allie's is open daily from 7am to 9pm. See Details
Baker's Crust Chesapeake Baker's Crust Artisan Kitchen is a casual eatery in Chesapeake, VA that serves up a variety of delicious dishes and dog-friendly outdoor tables. See Details
Baker's Crust Baker's Crust serves soups, salads, and hearty entrees like meatloaf and shrimp and crab linguine. Dogs welcomes on the outdoor patio. See Details
Taste Taste is a gourmet sandwich, dessert, and specialty food shop in Chesapeake, VA, with dog-friendly, outdoor seating. Order a traditional deli sandwich or chopped salad, or try a signature sammy like the Pungo BBQ, Beach Club, Lafayette, or Tidewater. Leave room for a giant cookie or decadent dessert bar. See Details
Little Dog Diner Little Dog Diner in Norfolk, VA, serves classic breakfast and lunch diner eats such as chicken and waffles, buttermilk biscuits with sausage, three-egg omelettes, hot dog platters, deep fried St. Louis ribs, and pot roast. Front patio tables are dog friendly. See Details
80/20 Burger Bar 80/20 Burger Bar, located in Norfolk, VA, is a casual eatery that serves up a variety of delicious American fare. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Start off with a cold beer and an order of the Spicy Southern Stack with fried green tomatoes, country ham, sliced jalapenos, and spicy pimento cheese dusted in NYE spice. Next, chow down on the Hades Burger topped with pepper jack cheese, fire aioli, and your choice of anaheim, jalapeno, serrano, or habanero peppers. Or go for the Lesner Burger topped with tarragon-sauteed lump crab, gruyere cheese, and second island aioli. 80/20 Burger Bar is open Monday through Saturday from 5pm to 2am, and Sunday from 11am to 2am. See Details
Hank's Filling Station Hank's Filling Station, located in Norfolk, VA, is a casual joint that serves up a variety of delicious brews and tasty eats. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Start off with a cold beer and an order of the BBQ Tot-Chos topped with Hank's BBQ sauce, beer cheese, pickled jalapenos, onions, and your choice of pulled pork, chicken, or vegan jackfruit. Next, chow down on the Giant Reuben with pastrami, corned beef, or turkey, Thousand Island, and sauerkraut. Hank's Filling Station is open Sunday through Thursday from 11am to 10pm, and Friday through Saturday from 11am to 12am. See Details
Tupelo Honey Tupelo Honey is a dog-friendly restaurant where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table. Their menu features fresh, scratch-made Southern fare and put new twists on old Southern dishes and cocktails. See Details
Froggies Froggies offers delicious entrees like pork chops, baby back ribs, and shrimp scampi. Outdoor deck seating welcomes dogs. See Details
Viking Burger Viking Burger, located in Newport News, VA, is a casual eatery that serves up a variety of delicious American fare. Fido is welcome to join you at their pet-friendly outdoor table while you enjoy your meal. Try the Helheim Burger stuffed with ghost pepper cheese, topped with grilled jalapenos, cayenne pepper, and spitfire sauce. Or go for the Alf Burger topped with Muenster cheese, grilled onions, grilled mushrooms, grilled peppers, lettuce, tomato, pickles, onions, and ranch dressing. See Details
Bay Local Eatery Bay Local Eatery is a dog-friendly eatery in Virginia Beach where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table. Everything they serve is made in-house using locally sourced produce, meats, fish and seafood. Sunday brunch available. See Details
Amber Lantern Restaurant Amber Lantern Restaurant serves up a variety of American steakhouse and seafood style dishes. Choose from menu options like appetizers, tapas, soups, salads, seafood, pork, poultry, steak, pasta, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Start off with the appetizer of French Baked Brie, wrapped in a pastry and baked until golden brown, served with a warm fig sauce. Next, tuck into the Jewels of the Sea - sauteed oysters and jumbo scallops in a basil pesto sauce, with garlic and herb roasted roma tomatoes and artichoke hearts over linguini pasta. Amber Lantern is open Tuesday through Thursday from 4pm to 9pm, Friday through Saturday from 4pm to 10pm, and Sunday from 4pm to 9pm. See Details
219 Bistro 219 Bistro is a chef-inspired restaurant that serves American cuisine with Asian influence. Dogs are welcome at their nine pet-friendly tables outside where you can take in downtown Norfolk. The menu includes items like their Curried Chicken Salad, the Beef Brisket Wrap, and Teriyaki Glazed Salmon. Brunch is served every Saturday from 10:00am to 3:00pm and Sunday from 10:00am to 4:00pm. They also boast a diverse wine and beer list. 219 Bistro is open for lunch Monday through Friday from 11:30am to 3:00pm. Dinner is served Monday through Thursday from 5:00pm to 10:00pm, Friday through Saturday from 5:00pm to 11:00pm, and Sunday from 4:00pm to 10:00pm. Business casual attire is recommended, as are reservations. See Details
Portsmouth, VA, US