Dog Friendly Restaurants in Dahlgren, VA

There are 40 dog-friendly restaurants within 20 miles of Dahlgren 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 Dahlgren. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly Brixx Wood Fired Pizza
Brixx Wood Fired Pizza
A fun neighborhood restaurant, Brixx Wood Fired Pizza is a dog-friendly spot to enjoy a range of dishes, fourteen wines by the glass, and twenty-four craft beers on tap. Pizza-loving visitors to Woodbridge with Fido in tow can head to one of the pizzeria's twelve outdoor tables to enjoy a slice in the sunshine. Brixx's menu includes starters, salads, sandwiches, pasta, and specialty pizzas such as Bourbon Chicken, Hawaiian, Sweet Thai Chicken, Spicy Shrimp, Wood-Roasted Vegetable, and Artichoke.
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Pet Friendly Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard
Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard
Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard is a seasonal, dog-friendly eatery in La Plata, MD. They don't have a full dog menu, but do offer a small cup of vanilla custard for Fido upon request! Human guests can enjoy a variety of Italian ice flavors and custard in cones or cups, shakes, and other frozen treats. They're open seasonally so be sure to check their schedule before visiting.
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Pet Friendly Captain Billy's Crab House
Captain Billy's Crab House
Captain Billy's Crab House sits right on the shore of the Potomac River. They have several dog-friendly tables that are set up at the front of the restaurant during the warmer seasons, so you might want to call ahead to make sure they are available when you visit. Their menu features a wide variety of seafood along with American fare like wings, ribs, and burgers. Captain Billy's Crab House is open Thursday through Sunday from 11:00am to 8:30pm.
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Pet Friendly Rucci's
Rucci's
Rucci's, located in White Plains, MD, is a casual Italian-style deli that serves up a variety of delicious fare. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Start off with an order of the Caprese Salad Plate with tomato, basil leaves, mozzarella, sea salt, cracked pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Next, chow down on the Big Bambno Italian Cold Cut Sub with Capicola ham, Genoa salami, mortadella, provolone, and fontinella cheese. Or go for the White Pizza topped with fresh garlic, olive oil, oregano, and mozarella cheese. Rucci's is open Tuesday through Saturday from 11am to 9pm, and Sunday from 10am to 8pm.
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Pet Friendly Northern Neck Brewing Company
Northern Neck Brewing Company
Northern Neck Brewing Company near George Washington Birthplace National Monument in Montross, VA is dog friendly. Enjoy their handcrafted beers alongside a diverse menu featuring lunch, dinner and bar food options on their outdoor patio at an umbrella-covered table with your furry companion. The fare is served through a walk-up window, with weekly specials adding variety to the experience.
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Pet Friendly Yesterday's
Yesterday's
Meatloaf, crab cakes, and key lime pie are just some of the down home dishes waiting to be savored at Yesterday's. Front porch tables are dog friendly.
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Pet Friendly Foster’s Grille
Foster’s Grille
Foster’s Grille is a dog-friendly restaurant in La Plata, MD. Your leashed dog is welcome to join you on the covered patio. The menu features hand‑cut steaks, burgers, and seafood alongside creative starters like Korean BBQ nachos, crab cakes, and crispy cauliflower. Guests also enjoy salads, artisan sandwiches, house‑made pastas, and chef’s specialty entrées, all paired with craft cocktails, local beers, and an approachable wine list.
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Pet Friendly Dockside Restaurant & Tiki Bar
Dockside Restaurant & Tiki Bar
Dockside Restaurant & Tiki Bar is a dog-friendly restaurant in Colonial Beach, VA, where Fido can join you at an outdoor table with panoramic views of the Potomac River. The year-round hotspot features a beachfront tiki yard with picnic tables in the sand. Guests can enjoy a menu of American–seafood fare, like smashed burgers, seafood baskets, and pizza.
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Pet Friendly Hunan Diner
Hunan Diner
Hunan Diner is a casual eatery that serves up a wide variety of delicious, authentic Chinese cuisine. Choose from menu options like appetizers, soups, chicken, beef, seafood, noodles, mooshu, hunan shrimp, kung pao beef, pork, noodle soup, chow mein, and much more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their four pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Start with a classic eggroll, then move on to the main event. Try the Chef's Special Peking Duck - boneless, crispy duck slowly grilled over an open fire, carved, and served with scallions, pancakes, and hoisin sauce. Hunan Diner is open Tuesday through Thursday from 11:30am to 9pm, Friday through Saturday from 11:30am to 10pm, and Sunday from 12pm to 9pm.
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Pet Friendly Randolph's on the River
Randolph's on the River
Randolph's is a chef-owned restaurant serving seafood with an attitude on the Rappahannock River. Their menu features seafood and barbecue dishes, and all sides, sauces, dressings, and desserts are made in-house. Fido is welcome to join you on the dog-friendly patio to take in the water view. Randolph's on the River is open Tuesday through Sunday from 11am to 8pm.
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Pet Friendly The Art of Coffee
The Art of Coffee
The Art of Coffee is a pet-friendly cafe in Montross, VA, where Fido is welcome to join you for some breakfast and espresso. While they don't have a full dog menu, they do feature puppuccinos for four-legged guests. Grab a seat at an outdoor table on their covered front patio, equipped with fans and heaters to keep you comfortable in all weather, and enjoy a variety of homestyle breakfast dishes, grilled paninis and sandwiches.
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Pet Friendly Jimmy T's
Jimmy T's
Jimmy T's offers a variety of soft-serve ice cream flavors, Hawaiian shaved ice, shakes, sundaes, and fruit smoothies. Dogs are welcome at umbrella tables, and "pup cups" are available.
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Pet Friendly BurgerFi
BurgerFi
Serving certified American Angus burgers, free of antibiotics, hormones, and steroids, BurgerFi is a dog-friendly restaurant in Woodbridge. Visitors to BurgerFi with Fido in tow can head to one of its nine outdoor tables to dig into a heap of hand-cut fries and sip on a natural cane soda in the sunshine. The burger restaurant's menu is made up of burgers on both buns and crisp, hand-cut lettuce, hot dogs, onion rings and French Fries with toppings such as parmesan and herb, chili and cheese, cajun seasoning, and salt and vinegar. It also includes shakes and custard concretes. Craft beer and wine are available to wash it all down. Please note that table service isn't available, so your dog will need to be tied up outside when you go in to order.
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Pet Friendly Potbelly Sandwich Shop
Potbelly Sandwich Shop
Potbelly Sandwich Shop, located in Woodbridge, is a casual delicatessen-style eatery that serves up a variety of tasty noshes. Choose from menu options including soups, salads, sandwiches, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their five pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Try the Wreck Sandwich with salami, Angus roast beef, oven-roasted turkey, hickory-smoked ham, melted Swiss, lettuce, tomato, and mayo on multigrain bread. Or go for the Uptown Salad with romaine, iceberg, spinach, all-natural grilled chicken, crumbled bleu cheese, red grapes, apples, dried cranberries, diced red onion, and candied walnuts. Before you leave, grab a shake in your favorite flavor (Vanilla, Chocolate, Coffee, Oreo, Banana, Mixed Berry, Strawberry, and more.)
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Pet Friendly The Charles
The Charles
The Charles is a dog-friendly restaurant in La Plata, MD, where Fido can join you at an outdoor table on the patio. The menu features burgers, fried chicken, meatloaf and more.
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Pet Friendly Potomac Point Vineyard & Winery
Potomac Point Vineyard & Winery
Potomac Point Vineyard & Winery is a pet-friendly establishment in Stafford, VA. Friendly and leashed pups can join you inside their winery tasting room, grounds, courtyard, and patio. Le Grand Cru Bistro is on-site, serving guests seasonally-inspired dishes, including charcuterie platters, flatbreads and desserts to pair with a glass of wine.
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Pet Friendly The Greene Turtle Sports Bar & Grille
The Greene Turtle Sports Bar & Grille
The Greene Turtle Sports Bar & Grille is a casual community gathering place where you can enjoy brews, burgers, and sports with friends and family. This location in La Plata offers seven dog-friendly tables outside with plenty of room for your pup. Menu offerings range from burgers and tacos to steak and seafood. The fish and chips plate and Colossal Crab Cake are particularly popular picks. Their drink selection features Shell Raiser brews along with a diverse list of cocktails and wine. Whether you are a diehard hockey fan, a football freak, or a general sports fan with favorite teams across the game, there's something for everyone at The Greene Turtle Sports Bar & Grille.
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Pet Friendly Five Guys
Five Guys
Five Guys, located in King George, is a popular burger joint that serves up a variety of tasty eats. Choose from menu options including burgers, sandwiches, hot dogs, fries, milkshakes, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Try the Bacon Cheeseburger - two hand-formed patties grilled to perfection, two strips of bacon, and two slices of American cheese on a soft sesame seed bun, piled high with the toppings of your choice (mayo, lettuce, pickles, grilled onions and mushrooms, relish, jalapenos, hot sauce, and more!) Before you leave, snag one of their hand-spun Milkshakes with your favorite mix-ins (bananas, cherries, coffee, malted milk, Oreo cookies, Oreo cream, bacon, peanut butter, and more!) 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 Panera Bread
Panera Bread
Panera Bread on Shining Willow Wayhas several pet-friendly outdoor tables, so you can bring your dog along to dine. The popular national chain serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks. Stop by early for one of their freshly baked breakfast sandwiches, pastries, or Baked Egg Souffles. Panera Bread is known for their fresh, and clean eating salads, soups, and sandwiches like Bacon Turkey Bravo, Napa Almond Chicken Salad, and Steak and White Cheddar Panini. They have a full espresso and coffee bar where you can get signature drinks like the Hot Chocolate with Chocolate Chip Marshmallows, and Plum Ginger Hibiscus Tea. A drive-thru window is also available if you don't want to tie your dog up outside while you go in to order.
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Pet Friendly Raven's Point
Raven's Point
Raven's Point, a charming local spot in Colonial Beach, VA, invites you and your furry friend to enjoy a meal at one of their outdoor, dog-friendly tables shaded by umbrellas. Their menu features a selection of BBQ, tacos, soups, and bowls, along with gluten and lactose-free soft serve. You can also choose from a range of beer, wine and cocktails to complement your meal.
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