Dog Friendly Restaurants in Essex, CT

There are 4 dog-friendly restaurants in Essex that welcome dogs at their outdoor tables, and 126 more nearby. 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 Essex. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly Woodman's
Woodman's Small dogs are welcomed at the outdoor picnic tables. Try the fried clams or fresh seafood selections. See Details
Pet Friendly Noah's at 63 Main
Noah's at 63 Main Essex, CT, is home to the pet-friendly Noah's at 63 Main St. This local eatery welcomes pups to unwind beside their owners outside while they overlook the Connecticut River. Start your meal with their hummus of the day, try the blackened salmon for your entree, and finish with their homemade ice cream. Don't forget to pair your lunch or dinner with one of their delicious cocktails. See Details
Sweet P's Sweet P's is a pet-friendly seasonal shop within Griswold Square in Essex, CT. They offer a few outdoor tables for you and your pup to enjoy a treat. They have ice cream, smoothies and specials. Please note table service isn't available, so Fido must remain outside while you order. See Details
Olive Oyl's Olive Oyl's offers pet-friendly outdoor seating in Essex, CT. Bring Fido along while you enjoy a meal at one of the six tables on the front patio. Their menu includes pastries, salads, sandwiches, rice bowls, kabobs, desserts and more. See Details
Penny Lane Pub & Restaurant Penny Lane Pub & Restaurant is a dog-friendly restaurant in Old Saybrook. They welcome pets at outdoor tables whenever the weather is nice. See Details
Fresh Salt Fresh Salt is a dog-friendly restaurant in Old Saybrook. They welcome pets at outdoor tables whenever the weather is nice. See Details
Taino Smokehouse Taino Smokehouse is a dog-friendly restaurant in Middletown. They welcome pets at outdoor tables whenever the weather is nice. See Details
Chamard Vineyards The pet-friendly French bistro at Chamard Vineyards, located in Clinton, CT, serves authentic cuisine such as grilled octopus, croque madame, Parisian gnocchi, and Rohan duck breast. Dogs are welcome on Tuesdays and Saturdays outside the barn area and throughout the vineyard from 4-7pm. See Details
The Place The Place is "the place" to go for simply prepared, wonderfully fresh grilled steaks and seafood, enjoyed in a truly unique open-air environment. Enjoy your grilled clams, roasted corn, lobster, mussels or ribeye steaks while seated on tree-stumps at large round wooden tables. The Place is BYOB - actually, it's pretty much BYO-whatever you want (bread, salad, your dog). It's only open on summer evenings, so take advantage when you can. See Details
Lenny & Joe's Fish Tale Drive-In Lenny & Joe's Fish Tale is a family favorite for fresh seafood - especially if your family includes a dog! Enjoy a meal with your pup at a table in their pet-friendly outdoor picnic area. See Details
Amici Italian Grill Amici Italian Grill is a dog-friendly restaurant in Middletown, CT, where Fido can join you at an outdoor table. The menu features Northern Italian cuisine with fresh and seasonal ingredients like house-made pastas, salads, fresh fish, meatballs, sandwiches and more. See Details
Lobster Landing What you see on the menu is what you get at Lobster Landing: hot lobster rolls, sweet Italian sausage sandwiches, hot dogs, and gelato. Leashed dogs are welcome at outdoor tables. Water bowls and treats are provided. See Details
Harry's Place Harry's Place is an institution in the Colchester area, serving burgers, fries, hot dogs, and ice cream sundaes since 1920. Outdoor picnic tables welcome Fido. See Details
Pa's Place Pa's Place is a dog-friendly restaurant in Guilford. They welcome pets at outdoor tables whenever the weather is nice. See Details
Blue Hound Cookery and Taproom Blue Hound Cookery and Taproom is a pet-friendly bar and grill in Ivoryton, CT that welcomes leashed dogs at outdoor tables. On the menu, you'll find items such as buttermilk fried chicken, cheeseburgers, shrimp and cheddar grits, and fish and chips. See Details
First and South First and South is an intimate bistro in Greenport, NY serving a seasonal menu of New American fare on a dog-friendly outdoor patio. See Details
Lazizah Bake Shop Lazizah Bake Shop is a dog-friendly restaurant in Norwich. They welcome pets at outdoor tables whenever the weather is nice. See Details
Scotties Frozen Custard Scotties Frozen Custard, located in Colchester, CT, is a casual joint that serves up a variety of delicious sweet treats. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you indulge your sweet tooth. Choose from menu options including ice cream, frozen yogurt, sundaes, shakes, and malts, in addition to a few hot food items like burgers, hot dogs, sandwiches, and more! See Details
Pizza Palace & Restaurant Pizza Palace & Restaurant is a dog-friendly restaurant in Old Saybrook. They welcome pets at outdoor tables whenever the weather is nice. See Details
Woodfellas Pizza & Wings Woodfellas Pizza & Wings is a dog-friendly restaurant in New London, CT, where Fido can join you at an outdoor, umbrella-shaded table when the weather is nice. The menu features wood-fired pizzas that are named after their pets, flash-fried for a crispy wood-smoked chicken wings, fresh salads, desserts, and cocktails. See Details
Essex, CT, US