Dog Friendly Restaurants in Crystal River, FL

There are 25 dog-friendly restaurants in Crystal River 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 Crystal River. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly Peck's Old Port Cove
Peck's Old Port Cove
Peck's Old Port Cove is a dog-friendly restaurant in Crystal River, FL. Fido can join you at an outdoor table where you can enjoy the view of the water. Choose from menu options like crab stuffed mushrooms, fried oysters, gator bites, clam chowder, fresh crab cakes, and more. Try their stuffed catch of the day - your choice of broiled or blackened, stuffed with crabmeat, served with a shrimp based cream sauce, and topped with two fresh shrimp.
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Pet Friendly Vintage on 5th
Vintage on 5th
Vintage on 5th is a restaurant in Crystal River, FL, that welcomes Fido at dog-friendly outdoor tables. The menu offers small plates like she-crab soup, fried green tomatoes, truffle fries, Caribbean jerk shrimp, and escargot in garlic herb butter. Entrée highlights include decadent shrimp & grits over smoked Gouda grits, creamy mac & cheese with chicken, fresh-cut Gulf grouper, cioppino-style fish stew, rack of lamb, veal chop, ribeye or tenderloin steak, all served with house salad and fresh bread.
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Pet Friendly Dan's Clam Stand
Dan's Clam Stand
Dan's Clam Stand is a dog-friendly eatery in Crystal River, FL, where Fido can join you at an outdoor table. A bowl of water and treats are available for visiting pups. The menu features fresh clams, oysters, shrimp and scallops daily, plus burgers, crab cakes, club sandwiches and chicken tenders.
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Pet Friendly The Crab Plant
The Crab Plant
The Crab Plant in Crystal River, FL, is a dog-friendly restaurant serving seafood about as fresh as it gets caught from their own boats each week. Fido is welcome at outdoor tables, weather permitting. The menu features a wide range of fresh catches including snapper, grouper, hog fish, flounder, and more. They also serve local stone crab, snow crab, and blue crab. Please note they are cash only.
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Pet Friendly KC Wine and Koffee Bar
KC Wine and Koffee Bar
KC Wine and Koffee Bar, located in historic, downtown Crystal River, is a dog-friendly venue where Fido can join you at an outdoor table on their cozy back patio (there is a gas fire pit for cooler weather). The menu features fresh seafood, Angus burgers, Shawarma, gyros, falafel, vegan options and more. The drink menu includes craft beer, spiked seltzers, wine, ciders, premium coffee selections, smoothies and adult wine smoothies.
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Pet Friendly Norton's Riverside Sports Bar and Grill
Norton's Riverside Sports Bar and Grill
Norton's Riverside Sports Bar and Grill in Crystal River has a spacious outdoor patio with dog-friendly seats. Norton's is a local hot spot for entertainment, live music, and cold drinks. Their menu includes a range of bar fare and hearty entrees like seafood, hotdogs, burgers, and chicken wings. Some of the favorites from the menu include their chowder, crab cakes, and barbecue wings. They boast over 20 beers on tap and various cocktails.
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Pet Friendly Island Outpost
Island Outpost
The Island Outpost is set in an old convenience store and is a local staple. There are a few casual, dog-friendly seats outside where you can enjoy your meal to go with your pet. The restaurant has an indoor tiki bar where they serve cold beer. The food includes homestyle plates like conch fritters, chicken wings, shrimp, and more. The local favorites are the barbeque sandwich and fries. You'll also get some friendly fishing advice as well as bait and tackle if you're planning a fishing trip. If you're dropping by in the morning, you'll find biscuits, gravy, and other Southern favorites.
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Pet Friendly Kane's Cattle Co.
Kane's Cattle Co.
Kane's Cattle Co. is a casual steakhouse located in the heart of the historic district in Crystal River, FL. Dogs are welcome to join you at umbrella-cast shade tables on the outdoor patio.
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Pet Friendly The Loft Bar & Grill
The Loft Bar & Grill
The Loft Bar & Grill is a dog-friendly restaurant and bar in Crystal River, FL. Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table on the patio, so long as he's leashed. Try their loaded taco, bang bang shrimp, chicken gizzards, French Dip, or catfish Po'boy while you're visiting!
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Pet Friendly Cattle Dog Coffee Roasters Crystal River
Cattle Dog Coffee Roasters Crystal River
Cattle Dog Coffee Roasters serves fresh-roasted coffee, baked pastries, delicious sandwiches, lobster rolls, weekend brunch, and more in Crystal River, FL. Dogs may join you at outdoor bistro tables on the covered porch. Please note that table service is not available. Fido will have to remain outside while you order from the counter, but Cattle Dog offers convenient online ordering.
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Pet Friendly Backwater Fins
Backwater Fins
Backwater Fins is a dog-friendly seafood restaurant in Crystal River, FL. Your leashed, friendly dog is welcome to join you at a table on the outdoor patio, weather permitting. Try their crab balls, stuffed Cajun angels, alligator bites, Ozello tacos, or the Alaskan snow crab dinner while you're visiting.
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Pet Friendly Rocco's Pizza and Cafe
Rocco's Pizza and Cafe
Rocco's Pizza and Cafe offers a few dog-friendly tables where you and your pup can enjoy some old world Italian dining. The menu features casual bites like pizza, wraps, and heros. Mains include chicken, veal, and seafood dishes like osso bucco and lobster ravioli. Rocco's serves a full liquor bar along with wine, coffees, and desserts. Opening hours are Sunday through Thursday from 10:30am to 9:00pm and Friday through Saturday from 10:30am to 10:00pm.
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Pet Friendly Tipsy Tarpon
Tipsy Tarpon
Tipsy Tarpon is a pet-friendly seafood restaurant in Crystal River, FL. Your leashed four-legged family member is welcome to join you on their partially covered patio with water views. Menu options include seafood baskets, steamed shrimp, redfish tacos and more.
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Pet Friendly Kelly's Half Shell Pub
Kelly's Half Shell Pub
Kelly's Half Shell Pub is a dog-friendly, Irish-inspired pub in Crystal River, FL, where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table. The menu features a Reuben egg rolls, award-winning wings, smoked fish dip, Guinness poutine, lobster fries, fish and chips, Shepherd's Pie, raw bar items, and more. A full bar is available.
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Pet Friendly Brothers Pizza
Brothers Pizza
Located in the Publix Plaza in Crystal River Florida, Brothers Pizza is a family-operated pizzeria offering classic pies and two dog-friendly outdoor tables. This location on Gulf to Lake Hwy is open daily.
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Pet Friendly St. Johns Tavern
St. Johns Tavern
St. Johns Tavern offers pet-friendly outdoor seating in Crystal River, FL. Bring Fido along while you enjoy food and drinks at one of the four tables on the relaxing garden patio. Their menu includes fried appetizers, specialty hot dogs, sandwiches, flatbreads, burgers, salads and more.
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Pet Friendly Cody's Original Roadhouse
Cody's Original Roadhouse
Cody's Original Roadhouse is a dog-friendly restaurant with a fun, casual, family-friendly atmosphere. Cody's offers three outdoor tables to dog owners wanting to dig into a tub of roasted peanuts alongside Fido. The Roadhouse's menu includes starters, soups, salads, steaks, chops, ribs, chicken, seafood, burgers, sandwiches, and weekly specials. Diners with room for dessert can indulge in Florida Key Lime Pie or a slice of Towering Cake, whether it be chocolate or carrot.
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Pet Friendly Guyer's Ice Cream & Doughnuts
Guyer's Ice Cream & Doughnuts
Fido is welcome to join you for a sweet treat on the pet-friendly deck outside Guyer's Ice Cream & Doughnuts in Crystal River, FL. Guyer's serve over 20 flavors of ice cream which include sugar free and dairy free varieties. Their signature cake doughnuts are made-to-order, served hot, and sprinkled with your choice of toppings. In addition to ice cream and doughnuts, visitors can enjoy milkshakes, malts, floats, craft sodas, coffee and snow cones.
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Pet Friendly The Olive Tree
The Olive Tree
The Olive Tree serves dishes inspired by Mediterranean cuisine . Their menus include breakfast, lunch, and dinner with specials throughout the week. There are two outdoor tables with dog-friendly seats. The menu features Greek and Italian specialties like Spanikopita, Homemade Dolmades, and Eggplant Parmigiana. There is also a wide range of seafood, meat entrees, sandwiches, burgers, and more. The breakfast menu is equally diverse with several egg based dishes, breakfast burritos, and griddle options. These breakfast options are available seven days a week until 11:00 am.
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Pet Friendly Applebee's
Applebee's
Applebee's is a dog-friendly grill and bar serving Crystal River locals and tourists alike. Visitors to N Suncoast Boulevard can head to one of Applebee's ten outdoor tables to dig into a plate of Double Crunch Bone-In Wings, smothered in Honey BBQ sauce, alongside Fido. The grill and bar's menu includes appetizers such as Chicken Wonton Tacos, Spinach and Artichoke Dip, and Cheeseburger Egg Rolls, pasta, seafood, chicken dishes, burgers, sandwiches, tacos, salads, steaks, and more. Diners with room for dessert can order a Blue Hawaiian Long Island Iced Tea and a Triple Chocolate Meltdown to top it all off.
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