There are 86 dog-friendly restaurants in Gainesville 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 Gainesville. Bone appetit!
Muñecas Downtown Taco Garden
Muñecas Downtown Taco Garden is a dog-friendly sidewalk cafe in Gainesville, FL, with ample outside seating for you and Fido. This casual spot offers tacos, burritos, rice bowls and salads. Muñecas Downtown also serve beer and host live music.
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Germain's Chicken Sandwiches
Germain's Chicken Sandwiches is a fast casual restaurant in Gainesville, FL. They offer pet-friendly seating outside on the turf-covered patio. Choose from a variety of gourmet chicken sandwiches, including popular items like the Rooster Deluxe, Chic'N Little, Honey Bird, Angry Bird, or the Classic.
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Dragonfly Sushi & Sake Co Incorporated
If you like sushi, then you'll love Dragonfly Sushi & Sake Co. Incorporated, which has five pet-friendly outdoor tables where you and your dog can enjoy a delicious meal under the beautiful Floridian sunshine. Dragonfly features all completely fresh ingredients, including local produce straight from the farm. While Dragonfly specializes in sushi and sashimi, they also have a number of other dishes, including soups and noodles, cooked seafood, and meats. Try the short rib miso ramen, or go for a selection of sushi rolls. You can either go for a traditional roll or a specialty, like the Pitch Fork Roll- pork belly, cucumber, kaiware, lemon, tuna, fried kimchi, and kobachi vinegar.
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Mojo Hogtown Bar-B-Que
If you love barbecue, you'll be sure to love Mojo Hogtown Bar-b-que, which has eight pet-friendly outdoor tables where you and your dog can enjoy a delicious meal on while soaking up the beautiful Floridian sunshine. Mojo features slow cooked meats, made fresh every day in their barbecue pit, including pulled pork, brisket, and smoked turkey or chicken. Try a classic barbecue plate or sandwich or go for one of their other specialties, like the catfish or the fried chicken. Make sure to pair your meal with one of their specialty cocktails from the whiskey bar!
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Adam's Rib BBQ
Branding itself as 'very serious about BBQ,' Adam's Ribs BBQ on SW 13th Street is a dog-friendly restaurant serving smoked meats and homemade sides to Gainesville locals and tourists alike. Visitors to Adam's can head to one of its two outdoor tables to dig into a plate of slow-smoked ribs alongside their canine. The restaurant's menu is made up of appetizers such as Breaded Pickle Chips and Corn Nuggets, slow smoked chicken and turkey dishes, bar-b-q ribs, pork and beef dishes, rib sandwiches and fries, burgers, hot dogs, and Off The Beaten Path meals such as a Three Vegetable Dinner, Fish Sandwich, Smoked Pork Salad, Fried Chicken Sandwich, and 'Fire Cracker' Fried Shrimp, served with two sides and ranch sauce. Diners with room for dessert can indulge in Banana Pudding, Fresh Baked Peach Cobbler, Southern Pecan Pie, and more.
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Sandwich Inn
Sandwich Inn serves traditional American classics like bacon cheeseburgers, chili dogs, and milkshakes. Ask for a doggy treat at the pick-up window and grab a bench with Fido.
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The Vine
If you live for high-quality bread and pasta, check out The Vine, which has eight pet-friendly outdoor tables where you and your dog can enjoy a delicious meal on a beautiful day. The Vine prides themselves on their homemade sourdough breads and pastas, both of which are made fresh in house with organic, non-GMO ingredients. They feature made-to-order items like sandwiches, tartines, and pizzas every day from 11am-2pm, and premade croissants, quiches, cookies, and more for the rest of the day. Stop by on Friday nights from 6-9pm for live music!
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Pascal's Coffee
If you've been looking for a great place to stop for a cup of coffee, check out Pascal's Coffee, which has several pet-friendly outdoor tables where you and your dog can enjoy a cup of joe on a beautiful Floridian day. Pascal's serves coffee from Ceremony Coffee Roasters and Bold Bean Coffee Roasters, which source what they refer to as ""clean, strong coffee"". Their drinks are handmade by baristas, who like to experiment with different roasting methods to make the absolute best cup of coffee possible. Pascal's is a popular spot among locals for studying, dates, or even just hanging out with friends. "
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Sonic Drive-In
If your pup isn't always on his best behavior at traditional restaurants, share a burger with him from the comfort of your own car instead!
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BurgerFi
Serving certified American Angus burgers, free of antibiotics, hormones, and steroids, BurgerFi is a dog-friendly restaurant in Gainesville. Visitors to BurgerFi with Fido in tow can head to one of its many 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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Adam's Rib BBQ
Branding itself as 'very serious about BBQ,' Adam's Ribs BBQ on NW 13th Street is a dog-friendly restaurant serving smoked meats and homemade sides to Gainesville locals and tourists alike. Visitors to Adam's can head to one of its two outdoor tables to dig into a plate of slow-smoked ribs alongside their canine. The restaurant's menu is made up of appetizers such as Breaded Pickle Chips and Corn Nuggets, slow smoked chicken and turkey dishes, bar-b-q ribs, pork and beef dishes, rib sandwiches and fries, burgers, hot dogs, and Off The Beaten Path meals such as a Three Vegetable Dinner, Fish Sandwich, Smoked Pork Salad, Fried Chicken Sandwich, and 'Fire Cracker' Fried Shrimp, served with two sides and ranch sauce. Diners with room for dessert can indulge in Banana Pudding, Fresh Baked Peach Cobbler, Southern Pecan Pie, and more.
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Garlic & Ginger
If you've been looking for authentic Korean cuisine, Garlic & Ginger is the way to go, with lots of pet-friendly outdoor tables on their patio where you and your dog can enjoy a delicious meal while basking in the beautiful Floridian weather. Garlic & Ginger specializes in Korean barbecue, but they also have a wide variety of other selections, including noodles, seafood entrees, and pot stews. Try the pork neck barbecue, kimchi, or monkfish fire- steamed monkfish and vegetables in a spicy sauce. Garlic & Ginger is closed on Mondays.
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Bageland
If you're looking for a place to stop by for breakfast or lunch, try Bageland, which has two pet-friendly outdoor tables where you and your dog can enjoy a meal on a beautiful day. Bageland specializes in high-quality comfort foods made with fresh ingredients, including their bagels, croissants, muffins, coffees, salads, and quiches. They use no preservatives in any of their food. Check out the daily specials or go for one of their bagel sandwiches, and be sure to drop by every other Tuesday and Thursday for authentic Thai and Vietnamese cuisine!
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Mi Apá Latin Café
Mi Apá Latin Café of Gainesville, FL, offers pet-friendly, shaded outdoor seating and made-from-scratch traditional Cuban foods. The menu includes a lot of variety, as this restaurant serves coffees, breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert and a well-sized kids' menu. If you're feeding a crowd, order a family pack of authentic flavors.
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Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Tropical Smoothie Cafe offers a healthy alternative to typical fast food with a menu full of light and filling options. Fido can join you for a bite at this location in Gainesville on SW 34th Street where there are eight dog-friendly tables outside. You can kick off the morning with a savory breakfast wrap or a sweater dish like the Peanut Butter Banana Crunch Flatbread. Lunch and dinner options feature flatbreads, sandwiches, and wraps with plenty of options for vegetarian diners. True to their name, you will also find a large selection of smoothies with classic fruit smoothies, superfood options, and supplements that you can add in for an extra boost. Please note that table service isn't available, so you'll need to tie your dog up while you order inside.
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Starbucks
Whether you are getting your early morning coffee fix or fueling up for a late night, Starbucks has you covered. This location on NW 43rd Street in Gainesville provides two 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. 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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World of Beer
World of Beer, located in Gainesville, is a casual bar and eatery that serves up a variety of delicious tavern-style grub. Choose from menu options including starters, soups, salads, wings, tacos, flatbreads, sandwiches, burgers, seafood, steak, pork, sausage, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their fifteen pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy a pint. Start off with a craft spirit and an order of the Tater Tot Poutine - crispy tater tots loaded with melted mozzarella, Amber Lager gravy, and fresh scallions. Next, chow down on the Chimay Burger - an Angus burger topped with Chimay Classique cheese, Belgian cheese, sauteed mushrooms, caramelized onions, and Chimay sauce on a brioche bun. Or go for the Shrimp Tacos - two lightly grilled tortillas filled with beer-battered shrimp, roasted tomato and corn salsa, shredded lettuce, avocado, cilantro, and queso fresco.
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Bento Cafe
If you're looking for delicious and fresh Japanese cuisine, check out Bento Cafe, which has four pet-friendly outdoor tables on their front patio where you and your dog can enjoy a meal while taking in the beautiful Floridian weather. Bento specializes in sushi as well as rice bowls, noodle bowls, or bento boxes. They have a variety of classic sushi rolls, as well as specialty rolls, like the Lust roll- made with spicy tuna, cucumber, cream cheese, fried wahoo, eel sauce, spicy mayo, and scallions. Make sure to pair your meal with a delicious and refreshing boba tea!
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Hot Wok
Hot Wok offers dine in, take out, and delivery. There are a couple of picnic tables outside of the restaurant where you can find dog-friendly seating. Their menu includes a variety of traditional Chinese dishes as well as a few American options like Buffalo wings and french fries. The Chinese options include Chow Mein, Chop Suey, fried rice, Lo Mein, and much more. There are also several vegetarian options, if that is your preference. Some of the crowd favorites include their steamed dumplings and the Roast Pork Egg Foo Young.
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