Dog Friendly American Restaurants in California

No need to leave Fido in the hotel room when you want to grab a bite! No matter where you’re headed, we can point you towards great American restaurants in California that will welcome Fido to join you at an outdoor table. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly SUR at the Barnyard
SUR at the Barnyard Located in what was once the famed Thunderbird Bookstore in Carmel, Billy Quon's SUR at The Barnyard is a dog-friendly restaurant where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table and will even get to order from the Doggy Menu! While your pup chows down on chicken, salmon or even steak, you'll be treated to SUR's variety of dishes like its famous cheese bread, Chef Herman's chicken and waffles, salmon tacos, shrimp linguine or the Kona Steak Plate. Reservations are strongly recommended. See Details
Pet Friendly The Forge
The Forge The Forge, formerly known as Forge in the Forest, is a bistro-style eatery in Carmel, CA, where Fido is welcome to join you on their dog-friendly patio named, The Pound Patio. Pooches may order specialty items from their own Canine Cuisine menu. The patio is heaters and has fireplaces for chilly nights. The restaurant features gourmet dishes for lunch and dinner such as San Francisco style fondue, chicken satay lollipops, curry chicken paninis, Margherita pizza, fettuccine Alfredo, skirt steak and more. The Canine Cuisine menu offers items such as a cup of kibble, the Hot Diggity Dog, a Quarter Hounder, and Hen House Chicken Strips. See Details
Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar is a dog-friendly eatery in Temecula that serves up a variety of delicious American fare. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. While your pup peruses his own menu with options like hamburger patties or grilled chicken and brown rice, humans can chow down on the unique PB & J Burger - a grilled half-pound burger topped with candied bacon, Havarti cheese, peanut butter, grape jelly, lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickles! See Details
Wooly's Wooly's is a dog-friendly restaurant in Pismo Beach, CA, where you can experience an endless summer while sitting at a beachfront patio table with Fido at your side. Wooly's serves up a variety of traditional bar and grill eats, including Buffalo hot wings, steamed clams, carne asada tacos, pulled pork sandwiches, chili cheese burgers, and Cuban sandwiches. Be sure to ask for the dog menu! See Details
Lazy Dog West Covina Lazy Dog is a pet-friendly dog-themed eatery in West Covina, CA that features cozy surroundings, heated outdoor seating, a special dog menu for Fido and an eclectic menu of hearty American eats for pet parents. See Details
1909 1909 is a gastropub in Old Town Temecula that serves smoked wings, bison burgers, and summer pasta. Wash it all down with a refreshing craft beer or cocktail. Both the front and back patios are dog friendly and offer a special menu just for Fido. Stop in for dinner, or Saturday and Sunday brunch featuring bottomless mimosas and a tableside Bloody Mary cart. See Details
Lucy Restaurant & Bar at Bardessono Dog-friendly Lucy Restaurant offers an imaginative garden-to-table New American menu and a lovely outdoor terrace that welcomes dogs. Choose from delicious, sophisticated fare such as duck charcuterie, raw bay oysters, diver sea scallops, dry aged beef striploin, and veal short ribs. Dogs are welcome on the patio which opens daily at 11am. See Details
Napa General Store Restaurant Napa General Store Restaurant is a restaurant in Napa, CA with a classic American menu and a gorgeous dog-friendly outdoor patio overlooking the Napa River. Popular dishes include New England clam chowder, Chinese chicken salad, Tuscan pizza, and fish tacos. Don't forget to check out the attached store for dog treats and toys! See Details
Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar Westminster's 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. See Details
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! See Details
Hog's Breath Inn Formerly owned by Clint Eastwood, Hog's Breath Inn is a well-known dog-friendly restaurant in Carmel, CA. Fido is welcome to join you at a courtyard table as you experience the old west at this popular establishment, and they even offer a dog menu! Their human menu features classic American comfort food and signature dishes such as Hog's Baby Back Ribs. See Details
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! See Details
The Attic The Attic in Long Beach, CA offers Southern food and full bar, set in a 19th century house, with a large dog-friendly outdoor patio. Their menu includes dishes such as cinnamon French toast, mac 'n' Cheetos, short rib poutine, muffuletta sandwiches, bourbon glazed steak, and buttermilk fried chicken. See Details
Nottingham's Tavern Nottingham's Tavern serves California cuisine in a cozy lodge-like setting with a seasonal dog-friendly outdoor patio available May thru October. Sample from a menu that features duck wings, cheese quesadillas, BBQ burgers, tri-tip sandwiches, prime rib, and blackened salmon, Opens at 11am during the week and 8am on weekends. See Details
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! See Details
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! See Details
Novo Restaurant & Lounge Located in the heart of downtown with a lovely dog-friendly creekside patio, Novo serves an upscale menu of international cuisine and a wide selection of craft beer, global wines, and classic and signature cocktails. Choose from delicious options such as calamari, Singapore chicken satay, diver scallops, grilled lamb chops, Thai red vegetable curry, and roasted quail. Dogs are welcome on the patio overlooking San Luis Creek. Opens daily at 11am. See Details
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. See Details
From Scratch From Scratch prepares wonderful breakfasts and light lunches and dinners and features a patio that welcomes dogs. Tasty offerings include eggs Florentine, banana walnut pancakes, homemade chili, Chinese chicken salad, BLTs, tuna melts, and black and blue cheeseburgers. Open 8am to 2:30pm seven days a week. See Details
Molly's Souper This charming and cozy restaurant offers classic breakfast and lunch fare and a spacious dog-friendly garden patio with special doggie menu. Choose from delicious options such as omelettes, waffles, biscuits and gravy, burgers, burritos, fried egg sandwiches, and pork chops. Open daily from 6am-2pm. See Details
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