Dog Friendly Restaurants in Carmel Valley, CA

There are 7 pet friendly restaurants in Carmel Valley 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 Carmel Valley. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly Corkscrew Cafe
Corkscrew Cafe Corkscrew Cafe in Carmel Valley, CA, is a dog-friendly eatery where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table. The menu changes daily and highlights the fresh herbs and produce grown in the restaurant's attached organic gardens. See Details
Pet Friendly Cafe Rustica
Cafe Rustica Cafe Rustica offers country cooking in a European style setting with dog-friendly outdoor patio seating. Enjoy salads, sandwiches, wood-fired gourmet pizza, ravioli, rigatoni, grilled ribeye steak, and Hungarian beef goulash. Opens at 11am Tuesday thru Sunday; closed on Mondays. See Details
The Running Iron Restaurant & Saloon Running Iron Restaurant & Saloon features a wild west atmosphere, heated patio where dogs are welcome, and a wide variety of menu items, from killer burgers to fresh charbroiled Monterrey coast snapper. Open Monday through Friday at 11am. See Details
Grasing's Coastal Cuisine Grasing's Coastal Cuisine serves up traditional seafood fare in a relaxed seating with a patio for pups. See Details
Trailside Cafe & Beer Garden The Trailside Cafe and Beer Garden is a perfect stop-off point for dog owners after a walk on the trails in Carmel Valley, CA. Their pet-friendly patio perfectly accommodates dogs and their owners. If you're looking for American favorites and pub grub, you can join them for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The local favorites section of the menu includes a grilled cheese sandwich, fish and chips, and a cheeseburger. See Details
Roux Roux is an authentic French restaurant with a bright and airy patio and several dog-friendly tables. The daily menus offer lunch and dinner with dishes like caramelized braised endives, yucca fries, and the open-faced steak and egg sandwich. Larger entrees include plates like pan-roasted chicken or surf and turf paella. Brunch is served Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 2pm with mimosas, sangria, and a wide selection of French classics. Lunch is served Monday through Friday from 12pm to 2pm, and dinner is served seven days a week from 5pm to 10pm. Reservations are highly suggested, especially for brunch. See Details
Jerome's Carmel Valley Market Jerome's Carmel Valley Market in Carmel Valley, CA, offers a few outdoor, dog-friendly tables on the patio. Pick up items inside for a picnic outside with Fido! They carry local and organic produce and made-to-order sandwiches, cheese and baked goods. Please note that Fido will need to wait outside while you go inside to pick up your food items. See Details
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
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. Their menu features classic American comfort food and signature dishes such as Hog's Baby Back Ribs. Hog's even have a dog menu for four-legged guests! See Details
Carmel Belle Carmel Belle prides itself in using sustainable, organic, and hormone-free/grass-fed ingredients in all its dishes, and offers dog-friendly outdoor tables with treats and water bowls. Menu features tasty breakfast, lunch, and dinner options such as green eggs and ham, stone-cut oatmeal, hot and cold sandwiches, quinoa mac and cheese, and meatloaf. See Details
Casanova Welcome to Casanova, a culinary experience that echoes the South of France & Northern Italy in the center of Carmel. Their style and ambiance is matched by a standard of excellence in food and service that has brought worldwide acclaim. The menu features California cheeses, small plates, house-made pasta, and entrees like pork chops, osso buco, and rack of lamb. In addition, the hand dug Wine Cellar has received numerous awards for its outstanding selection of global wines. Patio seating is dog friendly. See Details
Paluca Trattoria Paluca Trattoria serves traditional Fisherman's Wharf cuisine with Italian and California influences in a casual waterfront setting that welcomes dogs in the patio seating area. Delicious menu options include Monterey Bay calamari, Sicilian prawns, crab cake salad, lobster ravioli, and smoked salmon linguini, Open daily 11am to 9pm. See Details
Domenico's On The Wharf Domenico's On The Wharf serves up Italian and seafood dishes in a pretty setting with a dog-friendly patio. See Details
Carmel Bistro Carmel's Bistro Giovanni features dog-friendly outdoor seating and a menu of authentic Mediterranean cuisine. Menu includes salads, pizzettas, crab cakes, osso bucco, lamb shank, chicken marsala, and lobster ravioli, and over a dozen pasta entrees. See Details
Bubba Gump Shrimp Co Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. is a popular chain of seafood restaurants offering a fun movie-themed setting in with dog-friendly seating. See Details
Rocky Point Restaurant Rocky Point offers seafood entrees and specialty cocktails. Dogs are welcome on the veranda with stunning ocean views. See Details
PortaBella The dog-friendly PortaBella in Carmel, CA, serves Italian fare with a lovely outdoor heated patio that welcomes pups with a dog menu, water in a silver ice bucket, and a white napkin. The “Happy Dog Menu” at PortaBella has 4 different options, including a $30 filet mignon. There are also less pricey dog menu items including veggies and rice, a burger patty, or grilled chicken, all for $10 or less. Humans enjoy pasta, osso buco, seafood dishes, sandwiches, and other Italian specialties. 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
Terry's Lounge This chill lounge located in the landmark Cypress Inn offers an upscale California style menu, a sophisticated lineup of Golden Age of Hollywood cocktails, and a dog-friendly patio that hosts regular Yappy Hours. Choose from an array of delicious dishes such as grilled steak salad, truffle-mushroom ravioli, Moroccan chicken, shrimp scampi, and braised short ribs. See Details
Toasties Cafe Toasties Cafe specializes in traditional breakfast and lunch eats in a casual setting with dog-friendly patio seating. Choose from tasty options like homemade hash, steak and eggs, Benedicts, homestyle omelettes, salads, sandwiches, and burgers. Open 6:30am to 3pm Monday thru Saturday and 7am to 2pm on Sunday. See Details
Esteban Restaurant Located in the Casa Munras Hotel, Estabans serves up some delicious authentic Spanish tapas. Don't forget the Mojtos or Sangria! They have a beautiful patio with a fire pit and heat lamps to keep you and your poochie warm while you dine. See Details
Village Corner Bistro Come savor the culinary influences of the "Old World" and enjoy Spanish Paella, Greek and California salads, pastas from the sunny isle of Capri, and fresh local seafood. Compliment your meal with good wines. Relax on the patio by the fire with our cappuccino and Tiramisu and watch your friends stroll by. They have breakfast, lunch and dinner and dogs are welcome on the outside patio which has a nice central fire pit for chilly morning or evening. See Details
Tarpy's Roadhouse Tarpy's Roadhouse serves classic American comfort food in a subdued yet elegant setting in Monterey, CA. Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table on the beautiful, dog-friendly garden patio. They have a flavorful menu featuring innovative delights such as warm Napa cabbage salad, popcorn prawns, spicy tuna tacos. shrimp and grits, Black Angus burgers, maple brined pork chops and smoked baby back ribs. Wash down the goodness with a refreshing craft cocktail, cold draft beer or glass of wine. See Details
London Bridge Pub English themed pub offers burgers, sandwiches, bangers & mash, and grilled Berkshire pork chops. Outdoor seating welcomes dogs. See Details