Dog Friendly Restaurants in Carlsbad, CA

There are 88 dog-friendly restaurants in Carlsbad 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 Carlsbad. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly Dini's by the Sea
Dini's by the Sea Views of the sunset stun at this American bar & grill. Classic dishes and seafood served daily. Dogs are welcome on our outdoor seating, but must remain on the ground during your visit. See Details
Pet Friendly Casa de Bandini
Casa de Bandini Formerly located on Old town San Diego, this second generation Casa de Bandini Mexican Restaurant is the essence of all the best of the Mexican culture; authentic Mexican food, fabulous mariachi entertainment, hot off the grill homemade tortillas, giant margaritas, and best of all, Fido-friendly outdoor seating. See Details
Vigilucci's Seafood & Steakhouse Seafood, steak & pasta options abound, multiple sides make your mouth water. Enjoy the panoramic views w/Fido at outdoor seating. See Details
Cafe Elysa Cafe Elysa is a pet-friendly establishment in Carlsbad, CA. Your leashed furry companion can join you at one of the many tables in their outdoor seating area with a fire pit. They offer delicious, affordable breakfast in a welcoming environment. Fido is welcome to tag along as you order inside, where they have water bowls. See Details
Naked Cafe Local cafe with unique breakfast & light eats, plus coffee & mimosas. Choose from buttermilk or whole grain pancakes, huevos rancheros, kung fu quesadillas, and carrot ginger soup. Plenty of gluten-free and vegan options as well. Outdoor seating is dog friendly. See Details
Gregorio's Italian eatery serves specialty pizza, sandwiches, and pasta. Patio seating is dog friendly. See Details
Vigilucci's Cucina Italiana Lively Italian bistro serving pasta & seafood. Dogs are welcome at outdoor seating. See Details
Pelly's Fish Market & Cafe Pelly's is a neighborhood fish market and cafe in Carlsbad, CA serving up fresh plates of seafood that is hand-filleted in the shop. Dogs are welcome to join you at outdoor tables on the patio. See Details
Pizza Port Brewing Company Pizza Port Brewing Company is the place to go for a tasty slice and a cold beer, and don't forget to bring Fido to sit at a dog-friendly table. See Details
Karl Strauss Brewing Company Karl Strauss Brewing Company is a trendy brewpub that serves up a variety of delicious drinks and tasty grub in a relaxed atmosphere. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your day. See Details
Seafire Restaurant + Bar Seafire Restaurant + Bar features a delicious Mediterranean menu, including pizzas, pastas, salads, seafood, and sandwiches, plus over a dozen local craft beers on tap. Grilled octopus, rack of lamb, and wood-fired pizza are popular offerings. Outdoor seating is dog friendly. See Details
Fish District Fish District, located in Carlsbad, is a casual seafood restaurant that serves up a variety of fresh, tasty dishes. Choose from menu options including starters, soups, salads, poke bowls, tacos, wraps, seafood, steak, sandwiches, burgers, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their three pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Start off with an order of the Calamari Fritti, then chow down on the Baja-Battered Fish Taco! Or go for the Fish of the Day, served with two sides of your choice (rice, fries, sweet potato fries, asparagus, sauteed veggies, seaweed salad, and more.) Please note that table service isn't available, so your dog will need to be tied up outside when you go in to order. See Details
Barrio Eat Mexican Barrio Eat Mexican in Carlsbad, CA serves a tantalizing mix of traditional Mexican eats in a casual, festive setting with dog-friendly outdoor seating. There's even a dog menu with options like rice, turkey hot dawgs, grilled chicken, and carne asada. Patrons can please their palates on menu favorites such as salsa flights, tostada bowls, ceviche, quesadillas, street tacos, enchiladas, fajitas, and chile relleno. See Details
Culver Beer Co. Culver Beer Co. is a dog-friendly brewery in Carlsbad, CA. Leashed dogs are welcome to join you at a table inside the taproom. The tap list includes lagers, IPAs, blondes, ales, sours, and seltzers. Hot deli sandwiches and bags of chips are served. See Details
Daily News Cafe Breakfast, lunch & coffee drinks are available at this comfy cafe. Dogs are welcome on our outdoor seating. See Details
GelatoLove GelatoLove, located in Carlsbad, CA, is a casual gelateria that serves up a variety of delicious fare. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you indulge your sweet tooth. Choose from flavors including Chocolate, Walnut Honey, Mascarpone Fig, Butterscotch, and more. GelatoLove is open Monday through Friday from 10am to 5pm. See Details
Carlsbad Brewing Company Dine beside your four-legged companion at the dog-friendly Carlsbad Brewing Company in Carlsbad, CA. The outdoor tables make this a great spot to unwind with your furry friend while he chows dog on a puppy patty from their partial dog menu. For pet parents, a range of classic pub-style choices, including salads, sandwiches, burgers, pizzas and tacos, fill the menu. See Details
The Naked Cafe Carlsbad The Naked Cafe is a local chain with a pet-friendly location at Village Faire in Carlsbad, CA. Owners are encouraged to bring along four-legged friends to enjoy a bite from the dog menu, which offers options like grilled chicken, eggs and pup cups. Canine companions are invited to join owners at a table outside on the patio while humans enjoy breakfast or lunch options like pancakes, omelets, salads or wraps. See Details
Harbor Fish Cafe Since 1981, Harbor Fish Cafe has been a staple of the Carlsbad, CA, community. This local eatery welcomes dogs to sit with their owners outside on the pet-friendly patio with ocean views. The lunch and dinner menu features classic seafood options like clam chowder, fish and chips, and fish tacos. See Details
Ruby's Diner This national retro 1950s era diner chain offers classic American breakfast, lunch, and dinner fare in a clean, accommodating setting with dog-friendly outdoor seating. Popular menu choices include Denver omelettes, cinnamon roll French toast, clam chowder, chicken tenders, bacon cheeseburgers, and shrimp and chips. Open daily 7am to 9pm. See Details
Carlsbad, CA, US