Dog Friendly Barbecue Restaurants in Santa Cruz, CA

There are 2 pet friendly barbecue restaurants in Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz. Bone appetit!

Mission St. BBQ

Santa Cruz, CA

Mission St. BBQ Mission St. BBQ is a family-owned barbecue restaurant in Santa Cruz serving smoked California BBQ and local craft beers. The restaurant also hosts live blues music on Friday and Saturday nights and serves BBQ Breakfast Tacos daily. Outdoor tables are pet friendly. See Details

Cole's BBQ

Santa Cruz, CA

Cole's BBQ Cole's BBQ is a pet-friendly eatery in Santa Cruz, CA. Fido can join you at one of their four outdoor tables, but please note he must be tight outside the fence. Their menu features juicy burgers, pulled pork sandwiches, ribs, chili cheese fries and more. Please note table service isn't available, so your furry friend must remain outside while you order. See Details

Sante Adairius Rustic Ales

Capitola, CA

Sante Adairius Rustic Ales American and Belgian inspired, barrel aged, and seasonal brews. Outdoor tables are dog friendly. See Details

Armadillo Willy's BBQ

San Jose, CA

Armadillo Willy's BBQ For over thirty years, Armadillo Willy's has prided itself in serving authentic Texas style wood-fired BBQ in a friendly, casual space that welcomes dogs at outdoor tables. Digs into an array of succulent, smoky meats such as beef brisket, pulled pork, tri-tip steak, baby back ribs, and jalapeno-cheese sausage, plus burgers, sandwiches, and traditional sides. Open 11am to 9am Sunday thru Thursday and 11am to 9:30pm on Friday and Saturday. See Details