Dog Friendly American Restaurants in San Marcos, TX

There are 7 pet friendly American restaurants in San Marcos 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 San Marcos. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly Railyard Bar & Grill
Railyard Bar & Grill Fun inside and outdoor restaurant! Horseshoes, ping pong and other games are set up all over the outside eating area. Dogs are allowed outside and are given a water bowl. See Details
Pet Friendly Hat Creek Burger Company
Hat Creek Burger Company Hat Creek Burger Company, located in San Marcos, TX, is a casual joint that serves up American eats prepared with fresh ingredients. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Try the Signature Burger - a double patty topped with American cheese, Happy Sauce, and spicy sauerkraut - with or without any additional toppings (bacon, avocado, pickles, mushrooms, grilled onions, or grilled jalapenos.) Or go for the Garden Salad with fresh spinach, romaine, chopped carrots, grape tomatoes, feta cheese, grilled chicken, and your choice of dressing (homemade honey balsamic, honey mustard, vinaigrette, or ranch.) Before you head out, be sure to grab a specialty shake! A drive-thru window is also available if you don't want Fido to wait outside while you go in to order. See Details
Industry Industry, located in San Marcos, TX, is a casual joint that serves up a variety of delicious 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 drink and an order of the Smoked Elotes - sweet corn with chili powder, aioli, cotija, and lime. Next, chow down on the Industry Burger topped with cheddar cheese, caramelized onion mostarda, smoked garlic mayo, and greens on a sweet bun. Or go for the Brisket Tacos - corn tortillas filled with chopped brisket, cilantro, lime, onion, and salsa de guajillo. Industry is open daily from 11am to 12am. See Details
The Root Cellar Cafe The Root Cellar Cafe is a dog-friendly restaurant in San Marcos, TX, where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table on the partially covered, sidewalk patio. Enjoy the views while chowing down on homemade eats like roasted garlic hummus, bourbon pecan chicken, an eggplant sandwich, shrimp scampi, risotto and pasta dishes, fresh salads, and more. Breakfast items are also available all day. See Details
Sean Patrick's Bar & Grill Irish pub, Texas grub is the motto at Sean Patrick's. Where else can you find Guinness fish and chips and carnitas tacos on the same menu? Patio seating is dog friendly. See Details
Chick-fil-A Grab some chicken and fries and enjoy with Fido in the outdoor seating area. See Details
Cafe on the Square Cafe on the Square is a dog-friendly American restaurant in San Marcos, TX that welcomes your leashed pup to join you at one of their two outdoor tables. On the menu, you'll find items such as steak and eggs, BLT sandwiches, pancakes and grilled cheeses. See Details
Wimberley Cafe Wimberley Cafe is a dog-friendly restaurant in Wimberley, TX, where Fido can join you at an outdoor table. Choose from menu options including omelets, bagels, pancakes, soups, salads, sandwiches, burgers, hot dogs, and more. See Details
Hays City Store Once a gas station and corner store, Hays City Store is now a self-proclaimed, dog-friendly, "comfortable, classy, but unpretentious Hill Country gem of a restaurant." Hays City Store offers several tables outside to dog owners wanting to dig into a skillet fried chicken fried steak while Fido lounges underfoot. The City Store's menu includes appetizers such as Chili Cheese Fries, Wings, and a Chilled Salad Snack Board, sandwiches, soups, salads, brunch items, burgers, Frito Pie, hot dogs, pulled pork, grilled steaks, Shrimp and Crab Enchiladas, Fish Tacos, and much more. Beer, classic cocktails, wine, and margaritas are available to wash it all down. Regulars recommend ordering Fried Butterflied Gulf Shrimp, with Onion Rings. Hays City Store is open Monday through Wednesday from 11am to 9pm, Thursday through Saturday from 11am to 10pm and Sunday from 9am to 9pm. See Details
The Gruene Door The Gruene Door is home to a pet-friendly patio. On offer, an American menu that includes racks of lamb, five spice smoked duck breast, and chicken piccata. If you and Fido fancy brunch, you can peruse the brunch menu full of favorites. The chorizo scramble includes three scrambled eggs with chorizo on a bed of roasted potatoes, topped with jack cheese and pico de gallo. The Gruene Door is open Wednesday through Saturday from 11am to 3pm, Sunday from 10am to 8pm, and Wednesday through Saturday from 5pm to 9pm. See Details
The River House The River House is a refined Southern eatery in New Braunfels serving up American entrees and desserts. Dogs are allowed at outdoor tables on the pet-friendly deck. See Details
Huisache Grill and Wine Bar Dogs are allowed at Huisache Grill and Wine Bar, where they provide five pet-friendly tables outside. Voted the number one restaurant in New Braunfels on TripAdvisor, this popular establishment is located in a building constructed in the 1920's. Local patrons seem to enjoy the American fare on the menu, wine available by the bottle or glass, and craft beer on tap. If you enjoy seafood, you may want to try the salmon main course. This popular dish is available in three different ways: including Seattle-style, filet baked in parchment paper with parmesan and tomato; blackened; oven broiled. Huisache Grill and Wine Bar is open every day of the week from 11am to 10pm. See Details
The Leaning Pear The Leaning Pear, located in Wimberley, TX, is a trendy eatery that serves up a variety of delicious American eats prepared with fresh, locally-sourced ingredients. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Start off with an order of the Crab Cake topped with chayote slaw and cilantro-buttermilk dressing. Next, chow down on the Zucchero Padre Pizza topped with zucchini basil pesto, cherry tomato, corn, garlic confit, and fresh mozzarella. Or go for the Corned Beef Reuben with house-cured brisket, sauerkraut, Russian dressing, and Swiss cheese on toasted marble rye. The Leaning Pear is open Tuesday through Saturday from 11am to 9pm, and Sunday from 11am to 3pm. See Details
TJ's Burgers & More Dogs are welcome on the pet-friendly patio at TJ's Burgers and More, home of the build your own burger bar. In addition to being able to create your own handheld, you also have the option to order one of the crafted burgers from the menu, including the Diablo Burger, California Burger, and the Buffalo Burger. If you're not in the mood for a burger, you can try their specialty, the Alien: salami, ham, mozzarella, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, black olives, onions, mustard, and Italian dressing baked on a pizza crust. TJ's Burgers and More is open Sunday through Thursday from 11am to 9pm and Friday to Saturday from 11am to 10pm. See Details
Buffalo Wings & Rings Buffalo Wings & Rings is an upscale sports restaurant serving farm-to-table dishes in New Braunfels, TX. Fido is welcome on the dog-friendly patio. The menu is made up of nachos, chips, dips, shareable plates, wings, burgers, sandwiches, quesadillas, and more. See Details
Waterloo Ice House The Waterloo Ice House has several pet-friendly outdoor tables where you can sit with your dog. Open for the last forty years, the Waterloo Ice House sources most of its menu from the Texas region. The menu is full of scratch-made and hearty food, like Chicken Fried Steak and Turkey Meatloaf, plus tacos, chicken sandwiches, and burgers. For a lighter meal, there are also salads and soups and including the Texas Caesar and Mexican Corn Soup. For those with a sweet tooth, they are baking up fresh pies and Mile High Cake. Open Monday through Saturday 7am to 2am, and Sunday 8am to 11pm. See Details
Chill's On the Creek Fido is welcome at the shaded, dog-friendly picnic tables outside Chill's On The Creek in Wimberley, TX. Enjoy creekside dining on tasty eats including tacos, seafood, sandwiches, burgers, beer and cocktails. See Details
Wildflour Artisan Bakery & Grill Wildflour Artisan Bakery and Grill, located in Canyon Lake, TX, is a casual joint that serves up a variety of tasty fare. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your day. Start off with an order of the Avocado and Goat Cheese Toast - toast topped with seasoned fresh-sliced tomato, lime-zested goat cheese spread, avocado, radish, and goat cheese parmesan. Next, chow down on the Bison Short Rib Rack - braised and pan-seared bison over spicy peanut butter sauce, served with mashed potatoes and your choice of side. Or go for the House Veggie Burger - a hand-formed roasted veggie and black bean burger topped with marinated sweet potato, sliced tomato, spinach, goat cheese, and chipotle aioli on a cheddar jalapeno sourdough bun. Wildflour Artisan Bakery and Grill is open Tuesday through Thursday from 7am to 3pm, Friday through Saturday from 7am to 9pm, and Sunday from 7am to 3pm. See Details
Goofy’s Bar and Grill Dog-friendly Goofy’s Bar and Grill in Canyon Lake welcomes Fido at a table on the outdoor patio. Enjoy some good ole American bar food, drinks, and games. Located next to the Guadalupe river, the bar and grill is a great stop after a long day of floating. They have one of the best chicken fried steaks in the area and their burgers, wings, and cheesesteaks are among some of their customer’s favorites. See Details
Jobell Cafe & Bistro Jobell Cafe & Bistro is an American eatery in Wimberley, TX serving a French-inspired bistro menu and thoughtfully curated wine list. Dogs are permitted to join you at outdoor tables. See Details
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