Dog Friendly Restaurants in Absecon, NJ

There are 4 dog-friendly restaurants in Absecon that welcome dogs at their outdoor tables, and 143 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 Absecon. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly Villa Rifici
Villa Rifici
Villa Rifici is a pet-friendly Italian restaurant with over a dozen outdoor tables perfect for you and your pooch. Their menu includes pasta galore with seafood, chicken, vegetables, and other flavorful ingredients. The house specials include hearty dishes like braised short ribs over polenta, papperdelle pistachio, and filet mignon. Of course, they offer Italian staples like flatbreads, pizzas, and veal dishes, too. Villa Rifici is open Sunday through Thursday from 11am to 11pm and Friday thorugh Saturday from 11am to 12am.
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Pet Friendly The Sunryser Restaurant & Deli
The Sunryser Restaurant & Deli
The Sunryser Restaurant & Deli is a pet-friendly spot in Absecon, NJ. They offer outdoor picnic tables for you and your furry friend. Their menu features homemade soups, gourmet sandwiches, omelets, pancakes and more.
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Pet Friendly Dairy Queen
Dairy Queen
Dairy Queen is a dog-friendly quick-service food concept serving frozen sweet treats to Absecon locals and tourists alike. three outdoor tables are available to dog owners with a sweet tooth wanting to indulge alongside Fido. Dairy Queen's menu is comprised of Grillburgers, artisan-style sandwiches, hot dogs, chicken strip baskets, snacks such as Pretzel Sticks with Zesty Queso, Potato Skins, and chicken snack melts, salads, and sides such as fries, onion rings, and cheese curds. Its menu also includes blizzards, hot desserts a la mode, dipped cones, sundaes, cold and blended coffees, shakes, malts, and Orange Julius drinks. Please note that table service isn't available, so your dog will need to be tied up outside while you go in to order.
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Pet Friendly Calabria Pizza & Italian Grill
Calabria Pizza & Italian Grill
Calabria Pizza & Italian Grill in Absecon, NJ, is pet friendly. You can bring your leashed pup to dine with you at one of their two outdoor tables. Their diverse menu offers something for everyone, including various specialty pizzas, wraps, burgers, pasta dishes and seafood selections.
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Pet Friendly Back Bay Ale House
Back Bay Ale House
The marina setting and large outdoor deck make Back Bay Ale House a popular hangout in Atlantic City, NJ. There are 14 dog-friendly tables outside. The menu is bursting with local flavor featuring selections like the Old Bay fries, fried clams, crab cakes, and more. They also serve burgers, sandwiches, and seafood mains. One of their most popular offerings are the Basin Masons - mason jars with creative adult mixed beverages like the Rum Runner or a classic Long Island Iced Tea.
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Pet Friendly Tun Tavern Restaurant & Brewery
Tun Tavern Restaurant & Brewery
Located at the Atlantic City Convention Center and Sheraton Hotel, dog-friendly Tun Tavern Restaurant & Brewery offers delicious American food and drink in a lively and spacious setting that welcomes dogs at outside tables. A menu chock-full of tasty eats includes cream of crab soup, crispy calamari, Buffalo wings, lobster ravioli, filet mignon, braised St. Louis style ribs, blackened chicken Alfredo, pub burgers, and cheesesteaks. Wash it all down with craft beer, wine, sangria, and classic cocktails. Dogs can join their owners in the deck seating area.
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Pet Friendly Vagabond Kitchen & Tap House
Vagabond Kitchen & Tap House
Vagabond Kitchen & Tap House in Atlantic City hosts a large number of craft brews on tap and signature sandwiches to fill you up. There's ample room for Fido at their 14 dog-friendly tables outside. The menu highlights their special fry plates like the East Coast Loaded Fries with bacon, bacon sour cream, and spicy ranch aioli. The sandwiches and burgers are diverse and unique from options like the Homemade Veggie Burger to the Mother Clucker.
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Pet Friendly Jon & Patty's Coffee Bar & Bistro
Jon & Patty's Coffee Bar & Bistro
Jon & Patty's Coffee Bar & Bistro in Ocean City, NJ, welcomes Fido at pet-friendly outdoor tables along the sidewalk. This restaurant was ranked one of the absolute best restaurants in Ocean City and has won numerous awards for their food and service. They pride themselves on classic American food for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, which includes homemade soups, burgers, breakfast sandwiches, and their famous fish tacos, which were featured in the Jersey Shore cookbook.
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Pet Friendly Yianni's Cafe
Yianni's Cafe
If you're looking for a great place for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, then you've got to try Yianni's Cafe. They have five pet-friendly outdoor tables, which are open during warm weather. They pride themselves on having the very best bagels at the shore, and specialize in Green and American cuisine. Try Greek favorites like the chicken souvlaki platter, or go for an American favorite like a burger or classic sandwich.
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Pet Friendly Motts Creek Inn
Motts Creek Inn
Motts Creek Inn is a waterfront eatery with boat access and a dog-friendly patio in Galloway, NJ. They serve a variety of eats like burgers, seafood, salads, sandwiches and more. They are closed seasonally from December 23rd through April 1st.
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Pet Friendly Asbury Kitchen
Asbury Kitchen
Asbury Kitchen is a dog-friendly restaurant in Ocean City, NJ, where Fido can join you at one of eight outdoor tables along the sidewalk for breakfast or lunch whenever the weather is nice. They serve fresh food with healthy, gluten-free options. Menu items include pancakes, omelets, a variety of crepes, sandwiches and salads, plus espresso, cappuccinos, and lattés.
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Pet Friendly Yianni's Cafe
Yianni's Cafe
Yianni's Cafe in Brigantine, NJ, offers eight dog-friendly tables outside on the covered patio. This Greek-inspired café serves breakfast and lunch with a mix of Mediterranean and American favorites. The menu includes items like omelets, smoothies, breakfast burritos, gyros, chicken souvlaki, burgers, wraps, quesadillas, and fresh salads, often starting with complimentary hummus and pita.
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Pet Friendly Tuckahoe Inn
Tuckahoe Inn
Tuckahoe Inn in Marmora, NJ is a pet-friendly haven for humans and their pups. With spacious tables on their outdoor patio, Fido is invited to enjoy scenic waterfront views with you. Savor their menu of appetizers, soup, salad, prime rib, seafood risotto, truffle ravioli and more. The establishment even features a small beach for pets and people to enjoy a leisurely walk. Adding to its charm, Tuckahoe Inn is also accessible by boat.
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Pet Friendly Mud City Crab House
Mud City Crab House
Mud City Crab House is a popular spot for seafood. The restaurant is decked out in nautical decor. There are six dog-friendly tables on the patio so you can order your food to go and eat outside with Fido. The menu is composed of a variety of seafood plates with crabs, entrees, sandwiches, and lobster. The menu also includes steak, chicken, burgers, and a vegetarian portabella burger. Mud City Crab House offers a selection of draft beer, wine, and cocktails to enjoy with your meal. The restaurant is open daily from 11:00am to 9:30pm.
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Pet Friendly Fred & Ethel's Lantern Light
Fred & Ethel's Lantern Light
Fred and Ethel's Lantern Light is a dog-friendly restaurant located in Galloway, NJ. You can bring your leashed pup along to one of their 17 outdoor tables on the patio. Stop by to enjoy homemade American favorites at this historic gem. Be sure to visit their website to check out their weekly specials.
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Pet Friendly C J's Corner Grill
C J's Corner Grill
C J's Corner Grill is an intimate bistro for locals and tourists alike in Somers Point, NJ. Their menu features daily breakfast and lunch specials along with a selection of BBQ and smoked meats. Six dog-friendly picnic tables beside the grill.
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Pet Friendly Carluccio's Coal FIred Pizza
Carluccio's Coal FIred Pizza
If you love pizza, then you'll love Carluccio's Coal Fired Pizza, which has two pet-friendly outdoor tables where you and your dog can enjoy a delicious meal on a beautiful day. If you recognize Carluccio's, you may have seen it on Food Network's show, Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives. Build your own pizza or choose one of their specialty pizzas, which are coal fired at over 1000 degrees. Carluccio's is open from Monday through Saturday from 10:30am-10pm and Sunday from 10:30am-9pm.
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Pet Friendly Formica Bros. Bakery
Formica Bros. Bakery
The Formica Bros. Bakery in Atlantic City is a classic Italian bakery where you'll find almost every bread, roll, or pastry you could hope for. There are three dog-friendly tables available outside, weather permitting. Their bread options include dinner rolls, paninis, baguettes, and much more. They also serve biscotti from large to mini sized, cakes, muffins, pound cakes, and various cafe drinks.
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Pet Friendly The Sand Bar at Engleside Inn
The Sand Bar at Engleside Inn
The dining options at Engleside Inn include The Leeward Room for fine dining, the Engleside Sushi Bar, and the Sand Bar poolside dining. The outdoor seating around the pool offers lots of dog-friendly tables where you can enjoy cocktails, live music, and light bites with Fido. The Sand Bar serves small plates like shrimp poppers and Mexican fries along with salads, sandwiches, burgers, and wraps. There are several vegetarian options on the menu, too. The drink list features fruity favorites like the Milagro Agave Margarita or a frozen drink like the Beach Comber. The Sand Bar opens daily at 11:30am, weather permitting.
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Pet Friendly Sunrise Cafe of Ocean City
Sunrise Cafe of Ocean City
Sunrise Café opened in 2013 with the hopes of bringing residents and vacationers a place to enjoy home cooking by the beach. The restaurant serves breakfast and lunch daily in the heart of downtown Ocean City New Jersey. The outdoor patio is dog friendly.
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