Dog Friendly Restaurants in Dana Point, CA

There are 35 dog-friendly restaurants in Dana Point 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 Dana Point. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly Schwack Beach Grill
Schwack Beach Grill
Schwack Beach Grill, located in Dana Point, CA, is a casual bar and eatery that serves up a myriad 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 a cold beer and an order of the Gnarly Nachos - house-made chips topped with grilled chicken, black beans, spicy Schwack queso, shredded cheese, grilled jalapenos, and sour cream. Next, chow down on the Island Chick Sandwich with hoisin BBQ sauce, Swiss cheese, tomato, Asian slaw, and grilled pineapple. Or go for the Seared Ahi Tuna Salad - spring and romaine mix topped with seared rare Ahi tuna, marinated red onions, fresh orange slices, crispy wontons, and ginger vinaigrette. Schwack Beach Grill is open daily from 8am to 9pm.
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Pet Friendly Stacks Pancake House
Stacks Pancake House
Stacks Pancake House, located in Dana Point, CA, is a casual eatery that specializes in delicious breakfast fare. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Stacks Pancake House is open daily from 6:30am to 2pm.
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Pet Friendly Luxe Restaurant and World Famous Martini Bar
Luxe Restaurant and World Famous Martini Bar
Luxe Restaurant and World Famous Martini Bar, located in Dana Point, CA, is an upscale eatery that serves up Italian-style fare. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Start off with a signature cocktail and an order of the Toscana Flatbread topped with mozzarella, goat cheese, asiago cheese, basil, caramelized onions, tomatoes, portobello mushrooms, and balsamic reduction. Next, tuck into the Petit Australian Lamb Chops - six chops with rosemary demi-glace, mashed potatoes, and seasonal veggies. Or go for the Linguine Vodka with creamy marinara, asiago cheese, and your choice of salmon, julienne veggies, chicken, or shrimp. Luxe Restaurant and World Famous Martini Bar is open Monday through Friday from 4pm to 10:30pm, Saturday from 9:30am to 10:30pm, and Sunday from 9:30am to 9:30pm.
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Pet Friendly Beach Hut Deli
Beach Hut Deli
Beach Hut Deli is a dog-friendly spot to find artfully crafted sandwiches and libations featuring local ingredients. Visitors to Dana Point craving a sandwich piled high with pastrami, avocado, bacon, and cream cheese, can head to one of the Deli's fifteen outdoor tables to dig into a Santa Cruz sandwich alongside Fido. Beach Hut's menu is made up of Beach Munchies such as nachos, pasta and potato salad, and hot dogs, hot and cold sandwiches, salads, breakfast items, 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.
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Pet Friendly Bonjour Cafe
Bonjour Cafe
Bonjour Cafe in Dana Point, CA, offers dog-friendly outdoor seating in a welcoming atmosphere. Guests can savor a unique menu inspired by French bistro cooking with modern touches, featuring seasonal specials crafted daily for a fresh, flavorful experience.
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Pet Friendly The Point Restaurant and Bar
The Point Restaurant and Bar
The Point Restaurant and Bar in Dana Point, CA is pet friendly. They offer eight outdoor tables for you and Fido. Their menu features craft beer, sliders, wings, burgers and brick oven pizza. Brunch is also available on the weekends.
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Pet Friendly What a Dish Cafe & Catering
What a Dish Cafe & Catering
What A Dish Cafe & Catering offers pet-friendly outdoor seating at Dana Marina Plaza in Dana Point, CA. Bring Fido along while you enjoy a meal at one of the five tables on the patio, where you can even treat him to a pup cup from the dog menu. For humans, they offer pastries, egg combos, french toast, burritos, sandwiches, steak, seafood and more.
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Pet Friendly Brig Restaurant
Brig Restaurant
Pirate-themed and located in Dana Point Harbor, The Brig Restaurant serves up home-cooked breakfast, lunch, and dinner fare. Bring Fido along to the pet-friendly patio! Choose from egg scrambles, croissants, omelets, and more for breakfast, or steak, sandwiches, chicken, burgers, and seafood entrees for lunch and dinner. Don�t miss the fan-favorite Fish and Chips a la Brig with tartar sauce and lemon, and go with Fried Ice Cream for dessert! Cocktails, spirits, beer, coffee drinks, and more are available as well. The Brig Restaurant is open 365 days a year, 7:00am to 8:00pm Monday through Friday and 7:00am to 9:00pm Saturday and Sunday.
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Pet Friendly Proud Mary's Restaurant & Lounge
Proud Mary's Restaurant & Lounge
Proud Mary’s Restaurant & Lounge is a local breakfast and lunch eatery overlooking the harbor in the heart of Dana Point, CA. This dog-friendly restaurant invites Fido to sit at a table with you on their outdoor covered patio with a fresh bowl of water while you fill up on a hearty breakfast. Their menu features omelets, avocado toast, pancakes, breakfast burritos, a Bloody Mary cocktail and more.
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Pet Friendly Craft House
Craft House
Craft House is a pet-friendly eatery serving New American cuisine in Dana Point, CA. Bring Fido along while you enjoy food and drinks outside on the covered patio, where your pup can order a burger patty from their partial dog menu! Popular menu options include Birria Egg Rolls, Santa Ana Chicken Cesar Salad, Pan Roasted Sea Scallops and Steak Frites. A full bar is also available.
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Pet Friendly Luna Grill
Luna Grill
Luna Grill offers kebabs, spicy feta, falafel, pita wraps, salads, and other Mediterranean eats offered in a relaxed, counter-serve setting. Outdoor seating area welcomes dogs.
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Pet Friendly RJ's Cafe
RJ's Cafe
RJ's Cafe is a dog-friendly restaurant in Dana Point, CA, where Fido can join you at an outdoor table. The cafe is consistently voted "best breakfast" in the area, serving both breakfast and lunch all day. Guests can enjoy items like omelets, cinnamon roll French toast, buttermilk pancakes and lobster benedict. Plus lunch items like half-pound burgers, a large variety of sandwiches, and soups and salads. Beer and wine are also available.
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Pet Friendly Wind and Sea
Wind and Sea
Hawaiian style seafood restaurant right on the water. Outside patio with a firepit welcomes dogs.
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Pet Friendly Luciana's Ristorante
Luciana's Ristorante
Enjoy old world classic Italian cuisine with Fido at award winning Luciana's Ristorante. The restaurant is dog-friendly and situated in a historic home in Dana Point, California, and welcomes you and your dog to dine on the front patio. The authentic Italian food is crafted with the freshest ingredients and a fresh fish entree is always available. There are numerous wines from both Italy and California to complement your meal.
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Pet Friendly Starbucks
Starbucks
Whether you are getting your early morning coffee fix or fueling up for a late night, Starbucks has you covered. This location on Pacific Coast Highway in Dana Point provides tables with dog-friendly seating. The vast menu includes a broad range of coffee drinks, tea, cold brews, and their popular Frappuccino in tons of customizable flavors. Don't forget to ask for a Puppuccino just for Fido! You can also find a light bite with breakfast options, sandwiches, bagels, parfaits, protein boxes, and baked treats. 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 Yogurtland
Yogurtland
Yogurtland, located in Dana Point, is a casual, self-serve fro-yo joint that serves up delicious sweet treats in a variety of tasty flavors. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their three pet-friendly outdoor tables while you indulge your sweet tooth. Choose from a list of flavors including Pecans and Pralines, Juicy Peach Tart, Birthday Cupcake Batter, Pistachio, Almond Midnight Mocha, Double Cookies and Cream, Apricot Tart, Matcha Green Tea, and more. Once you've picked your favorite flavor, simply pile it high with the toppings of your choice, and dig in! Please note that table service isn't available, so Fido will have to wait outside while you get your yogurt.
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Pet Friendly Coastal Kitchen
Coastal Kitchen
Coastal Kitchen is a pet-friendly eatery in Dana Point, CA. Your leashed pup can join you at an outdoor table for lunch or dinner. Their menu features BBQ ribs, crab cake salad, a cheeseburger and house rolls. A selection of wines, cocktails and beer are also available.
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Pet Friendly JC Bean's Coffee House
JC Bean's Coffee House
JC Bean's Coffee House has a great Spinach and Feta pastry that can be enjoyed with a hot cup of coffee and your dog at your side. And don't forget to ask for a doggie treat.
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Pet Friendly Rita's Italian Ice
Rita's Italian Ice
Rita's Italian Ice on Del Prado Avenue has pet-friendly outdoor tables, so you are welcome to bring your dog along. Rita's Italian Ice has dozens of flavors of Italian ices, cream ices, soft serve custard and more. You can choose from flavors like Swedish Fish, Pumpkin Pie, and Green Apple. Get your ice or cream turned into Mistos Shakes, Milkshakes, or Frozen Drinks. Try a Gelati, which is custard on top of an Italian ice, or the Blendini, which blends custard with your choice of toppings. 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 Pick Up Stix
Pick Up Stix
This Asian spot on Street of the Golden Lantern has four dog-friendly tables, so feel free to bring your dog along. At Pick Up Stix, they specialize in American Chinese classic cuisine, with favorites like Kung Pao Shrimp, Sweet and Sour Chicken, and Beef and Broccoli. For vegetarian diners, Pick Up Stix can substitute tofu into any dish. For those watching what they eat, there's a Fit menu, with high protein and low-fat entrees. Stop by for lunch and you can get one of Pick Up Stix entrees, rice or noodles, and Cream Cheese Wontons. If you are stopping in with the family or a crowd, you can get a Family Value Pack that serves four. 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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