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Dog Friendly American Restaurants in Ventura, CA

There are 13 pet friendly American restaurants in Ventura 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 Ventura. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly Cafe Nouveau

Cafe Nouveau

Housed in a charming 1920s era Spanish bungalow, Cafe Nouveau offers California cuisine and a heated, dog-friendly patio surrounded by lush Mediterranean gardens. Menu features ahi avocado rolls, bamboo pot stickers, blue lump crab cakes, ancho chile pork, chimichuri chicken, grilled tofu, and herb crusted halibut.

Pet Friendly Barrelhouse 101

Barrelhouse 101

Barrelhouse 101

Barrelhouse 101 is a lively bar and grill serving salads, wings, burgers, sandwiches, tacos, and over 100 beers on tap. Outdoor seating area is dog friendly with a doggie menu.

Boatyard Pub

Boatyard Pub is a dog friendly waterfront restaurant overlooking Ventura Harbor. Fido is welcome to join you at a table on the outdoor patio. Sample the delicious seafood on offer and enjoy one of sixteen craft beers on tap. Boatyard Pub is open for lunch and dinner.

Winchesters Grill & Saloon

Winchesters Grill & Saloon

Located in the heart of downtown Ventura for nearly 20 years, Winchesters features a full service bar with 45 whiskeys and one of the largest craft beer selections in the state. A hearty bar and grill menu offers fried duck strips, Angus beef sliders, tri-tip chili, bison burgers, grilled crab sandwiches, boneless rib-eye steak, and center cut pork chops. Dogs are welcome at patio tables.

Finney's Crafthouse

Finney's Crafthouse

Finney's Crafthouse is a dog-friendly pub in Ventura, CA, where Fido can join you at an outdoor table. The menu features gourmet grub like hot wings, pizza, tacos, burgers, sandwiches, and appetizers like chicken and waffle bites, bacon deviled eggs, cheesesteak eggrolls and tri-tip sliders.

805 Bar & Grilled Cheese

805 Bar & Grilled Cheese

Located in Ventura Harbor, The 805 Bar and Grilled Cheese specializes in unique gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches in a modern setting with dog-friendly patio seating. Come enjoy one of several fine sandwiches, like The Crave and Blue Heaven, paired with a beautifully made cocktail, craft beer, or glass of wine. Opens daily at 11am.

Noah's New York Bagels

Noah's New York Bagels

Noah's New York Bagel specializes in an extensive selection of fresh-baked bagels daily, and offers dog-friendly outdoor seating. Choose from tasty bagel flavors such as blueberry, chocolate chip, pretzel, sourdough, and rosemary olive, plus egg sandwiches, deli sandwiches and melts, and sweet treats for dessert. Open daily 6am to 4pm.

Duke's Griddle 'n Grill

Duke's Griddle 'n Grill

This beachside spot in Ventura, California has two pet-friendly outdoor patios where you can sit with your dog. Stop by early on Saturday or Sunday for Wiki Wiki breakfast, with everything from Breakfast Burritos to Steak and Eggs. For lunch and dinner, there are local seafood specials including Salmon and Snapper. They also have sandwiches, burritos, tacos, and burgers, which previous diners give high marks. Craft beers and cocktails are available to go along with your meal. Open Monday through Thursday 11am to 9pm, Friday 11am to 11pm, Saturday 8am to 11pm, and Sunday 8am to 9pm.

Jersey Mike's Subs

Jersey Mike's Subs

Since 1956, Jersey Mike's Subs has been serving authentic East Coast-style subs on freshly baked bread. At this location on S Victoria Avenue, you and Fido can choose one of the pet-friendly tables outside. Their menu includes a number of hot sandwiches, such as Jersey Mike's Famous Philly: grilled onions, peppers and melted white American cheese; meatball and cheese, melted provolone, tomato sauce, and parmesan cheese; or the big kahuna cheese steak, grilled onions, peppers, mushrooms, jalapenos, and extra melted white American cheese. If you'd rather cut down on the carb's, why not try a grilled veggie wrap: grilled green bell peppers and onions, melted swiss and provolone, lettuce, tomato, and homestyle ranch dressing. Please note that table service isn't available, so your dog will need to be tied up outside when you go in to order.

Foster's Freeze

Foster's Freeze

Foster's Freeze, located in Ventura, is a casual American-style eatery that serves up a variety of tasty food. Choose from menu options including burgers, sandwiches, ice cream, shakes, floats, smoothies, sundaes, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their ten pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Try the Big Boss Burger topped with Swiss, American cheese, bacon, fried onion rings, lettuce, tomato, pickles, and Foster's special sauce. Don't leave before you order a sweet treat! Try their Banana Split - vanilla soft serve topped with chocolate, triple berry, pineapple, whipped cream, nuts, a split banana, and a cherry! Please note that table service isn't available, so your dog will need to be tied up outside when you go in to order.

Panera Bread

Panera Bread on Telephone Road has nine pet-friendly outdoor tables, so you can bring your dog along to dine. The popular national chain serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks. Stop by early for one of their freshly baked breakfast sandwiches, pastries, or Baked Egg Souffles. Panera Bread is known for their fresh, and clean eating salads, soups, and sandwiches like Bacon Turkey Bravo, Napa Almond Chicken Salad, and Steak and White Cheddar Panini. They have a full espresso and coffee bar where you can get signature drinks like the Hot Chocolate with Chocolate Chip Marshmallows, and Plum Ginger Hibiscus Tea. Please note that table service isn't available, so your dog will need to be tied up outside while you go in to order.

Jersey Mike's Subs

Jersey Mike's Subs

Since 1956, Jersey Mike's Subs has been serving authentic East Coast-style subs on freshly baked bread. At this location on E Main Street, you and Fido can choose one of the pet-friendly tables outside. Their menu includes a number of hot sandwiches, such as Jersey Mike's Famous Philly: grilled onions, peppers and melted white American cheese; meatball and cheese, melted provolone, tomato sauce, and parmesan cheese; or the big kahuna cheese steak, grilled onions, peppers, mushrooms, jalapenos, and extra melted white American cheese. If you'd rather cut down on the carb's, why not try a grilled veggie wrap: grilled green bell peppers and onions, melted swiss and provolone, lettuce, tomato, and homestyle ranch dressing. Please note that table service isn't available, so your dog will need to be tied up outside when you go in to order.

Bombay Bar and Grill

Bombay Bar and Grill

Bombay Bar and Grill is a dog-friendly restaurant in Ventura, CA where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table. The menu features gourmet burgers and cocktails.

Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar

Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar

Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar is dog friendly! With locations across California, Texas, and Nevada, Lazy Dog Cafe is a dog-themed eatery with cozy surroundings, dog-friendly outdoor seating, and an eclectic menu of hearty American eats. Lazy Dog Cafe will give your dog a bowl of water and even offers a dog menu that includes a choice of a grilled hamburger patty or a grilled chicken breast served with brown rice!

Corktree Cellars Wine Bar and Bistro

Carpinteria, CA

Corktree Cellars Wine Bar and Bistro

Corktree Cellars has four dog-friendly tables outside. Also known as the Cork, their kitchen dishes up lots of tapas dishes, charcuterie boards, salads, sandwiches, burgers, entrees and more. Local diners recommend a few items from the tapas menu to share with Fido. The tapas items include tuna tartar, lobster mac, crispy calamari rings, seasonal flatbread pizza, ceviche, and little bits of steak. Corktree Cellars is open Tuesday through Thursday from 11:30am to 9:00pm, Friday to Saturday from 11:30am to 10:00pm, and Sunday from 11:30am to 9:00pm.

Hook Burger

Hook Burger, located in Oxnard, is a casual eatery that serves up dishes prepared with fresh, quality ingredients. Choose from menu options including salads, burgers, sandwiches, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their nine pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Try the California Burger topped with roasted red peppers, onions, melted jack cheese, avocado, seasoned arugula, tomato, honey Dijon, and mayo. Or go for the Mushroom Burger topped with fresh mushrooms, sauteed garlic, chopped bacon, sour cream, chives, melted jack cheese, red leaf lettuce, tomato, and Dijon mayo. If you're not in the mood for a burger, try the Cobb Salad with chopped romaine hearts, chopped tomato, red onion, bacon, egg, gorgonzola, avocado, grilled chicken, and house red wine vinaigrette. Please note that table service isn't available, so your dog will need to be tied up outside when you go in to order.

Jack's Bistro & Famous Bagels

Carpinteria, CA

Jack's Bistro & Famous Bagels

Jack's Bistro & Famous Bagels serves fresh and tasty breakfast and lunch fare in a casual and cozy setting with dog-friendly outside seating. A menu chock-full of hearty and flavorful options includes corned beef scrambles, huevos rancheros, eggs Benedict, French toast, clam chowder, BBQ chicken salad, turkey mushroom burgers, tuna melts, Cajun chicken sandwiches, and veggie paninis. Dogs are welcome to join their owners at front outdoor tables. Jack's Bistro is open Monday through Friday from 6:30am to 3pm and weekends 7am to 3pm.

Ojai Deer Lodge

Ojai Deer Lodge

Ojai Deer Lodge in Ojai, CA, is a dog-friendly restaurant where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table on their large patio, and they even have a dog menu! This farm-to-table restaurant serves items such as Thai fried calamari, legendary Deer Lodge mac and cheese, steak frites, famous fried chicken, tri-tip nachos, St. Louis-style ribs, pulled pork, and more. They also have a full bar with specialty cocktails, local craft beers, and wine.

Teddy's by the Sea

Carpinteria, CA

Teddy's by the Sea

Teddy's by the Sea is a dog-friendly restaurant in Carpinteria, CA, where Fido can join you at an outdoor table on their heated patio. The menu features fresh seafood with items like oysters, shrimp and grits, linguine with clams, and seared sesame Ahi tuna, custom burgers, fresh salads, buttermilk-fried chicken, and more. They also have a full bar with specialty cocktails.

The Oak

Dine al fresco with your dog under The Oak's vine-covered pergola and enjoy panoramic views of the golf course and mountains at the Ojai Valley Inn & Spa. The Oak uses locally-sourced ingredients and menu items include yellowtail tuna ceviche, Jidori chicken with walnut pesto, and pecorino tortellini with decadent truffles. The restaurant is open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner from 6:30 am until 9 pm. A breakfast buffet is available on Saturday and brunch is served on Sunday.

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