Dog Friendly Restaurants in Lakeland, FL

There are 66 dog-friendly restaurants in Lakeland 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 Lakeland. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly Frescos Southern Kitchen & Bar
Frescos Southern Kitchen & Bar Frescos Southern Kitchen & Bar is a dog-friendly eatery in Lakeland, FL, where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table. They offer breakfast, lunch, dinner, and brunch with a combination of modern and traditional southern eats. See Details
Pet Friendly Abuelo's
Abuelo's Abuelo's Mexican Food Embassy serves tasty Mexican dishes and refreshing frozen margaritas. The shaded patio welcomes dogs. Ceiling fans and water bowls are there to keep Fido cool. See Details
Beef 'O' Brady's This casual chain eatery and sports bar serves a variety of American bar and grill classics in a modern setting that welcomes dogs in the outdoor seating area. Warm up those taste buds with delicious appetizers like boom boom shrimp, jalapeno corn fritters, and Buffalo chicken dip, then feast on hearty entrees such as Nashville hot grilled chicken, St. Louis ribs, sizzling fajitas, BBQ bacon cheeseburgers, and prime rib sandwiches. Don't forget to leave room for a warm slice of molten chocolate cake for dessert. Patio tables are dog friendly, but calling ahead for seating is required to ensure availability. Call for hours. See Details
Ford's Garage Lakeland Ford's Garage Lakeland is a Ford-themed, American-style restaurant in Lakeland, FL serving comfort food from burgers to salads. Fido is welcome to join you at one of several pet-friendly tables under the pergola, and dogs are given their own water dish. See Details
Harry's Seafood Bar & Grille Harry's Seafood Bar & Grille is a dog-friendly restaurant in Lakeland, FL. Fido is welcome to join you at a table on the outdoor seating area. Serving up a Creole twist on seafood classics, you're going to want to try their VooDoo shrimp, gumbo, red beans and rice, and Bourbon Street salmon while you're visiting. Don't forget to round out your meal with a delicious banana's foster or oreo beignets! See Details
Fish City Grill Fish City Grill, located in Lakeland, is a casual bar and eatery that specializes in fresh, delicious seafood. Choose from menu options including appetizers, soups, salads, shrimp, catfish, oysters, tacos, chicken, sandwiches, burgers, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their seven pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Start off with Bill's Bloody Mary (secret recipe garnished with a shrimp) and an order of the Oyster Nachos - fried oysters with chipotle tartar sauce and fresh pico de gallo. Next, chow down on Serafin's Fish Tacos - fried tilapia, cabbage, pico de gallo, shredded cheese, and ranchero sauce, rolled in a flour tortilla and grilled to perfection. Or go for a Po'Boy Sandwich with Creole mayo, lettuce, tomato, onions, pickles, and your choice of crawfish, chicken, shrimp, catfish, or oysters on a toasted baguette. See Details
Grillsmith Grillsmith is a pet-friendly eatery serving New American fare and Thai-inspired cuisine in Lakeland, FL. Fido can join you on the front patio and even order from their own dog menu! Outdoor seating is spacious and partially shaded. See Details
Black and Brew Coffee In addition to a wide selection of coffee, Black and Brew serves soup, hot and cold sandwiches, and signature salads. Covered patio with ceiling fans is dog friendly. See Details
Texas Cattle Company The dog-friendly Texas Cattle Company cooks all their dry aged steaks over Florida citrus and real oak to create a smoky, rich flavor that's not to be missed. Before chowing down on the meaty main course, warm up the appetite with fried green tomatoes, bang bang shrimp, and crispy Florida gator bites. Hearty entrees include filet mignon, cattle baron ribeye, Kansas City bone-in strip steak, double cut pork chops, cedar plank salmon, and monster lobster tails. If there's room for dessert, a slice of red velvet cake or deep dish apple crumble pie makes a sweet finisher to the meal. Dogs can sit with their owners in the covered outdoor eating area. Texas Cattle Company opens at 5pm Monday through Saturday and 4pm on Sunday. See Details
Mellow Mushroom The founders of Mellow Mushroom opened their first restaurant because they saw pizza baking as an art form and wanted to offer other people the chance to enjoy their art. Mellow Mushroom on Lakeland Highlands Road is home to six pet-friendly tables outside, so you can bring Fido with you to enjoy a specialty pie, calzone, hoagie, or salad. One of their most popular pies is the Holy Shiitake Pie, an olive oil and garlic base, shiitake, button, portobello mushrooms, caramelized onions, mozzarella, and Mont Amore, finished with a garlic aioli swirl and a spritz of black truffle oil. See Details
Palace Pizza Palace Pizza in Lakeland, FL, serves up fresh, delicious Italian dishes like pasta, calzones, pizza, Italian sandwiches, strombolis, and more. Grab a seat at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables, and enjoy a slice with Fido by your side. Table service isn't available, so Fido will need to wait outside while you go inside to order. See Details
Nineteen61 Nineteen61 is a modern, quaint Latin American restaurant in Lakeland, FL where the flavors of Cuba, Spain, and central Florida all converge. Fido can join you at one of their several dog-friendly tables in the lush outdoor garden seating. The menus include a prix fixe menu, dinner, Thursday lunch, and Sunday brunch. Popular dishes include the Angus Hanger Steak entree and the Pulpo appetizer. See Details
Patio 850 Located in the heart of downtown Lakeland, Patio 850 offers a seasonal menu of cosmopolitan cuisine in a lively, casual setting with dog-friendly outside seating. A diverse and flavorful menu includes escargot, braised chicken drums, Cobb salad, BBQ pork butt flatbread, jumbo crab and seafood cakes, wagyu meatloaf, pan-seared herb buttered salmon, braised short ribs, and Charleston low country shrimp with cheesy polenta. Dogs can sit with their owners on the spacious garden patio. Patio 850 is open Monday and Tuesday 4pm to 9pm, Wednesday and Thursday 4pm to 10pm, Friday and Saturday 4pm to 11pm, and is closed for private events on Sundays. See Details
Glory Days Grill Glory Days Grill, located in Lakeland, is a casual sports bar-style eatery that serves up an array of delicious grub. Choose from menu options including starters, wings, soups, salads, burgers, sandwiches, pork, ribs, chicken, fish, pasta, steak, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their twenty pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Start off with a cold beer and an order of the Santa Fe Egg Rolls stuffed with chicken, pepper jack, jalapenos, chili peppers, black beans, spinach, corn, cilantro, and garlic, served with an avocado-ranch dipping sauce. Next, chow down on the MVP Black Angus Burger topped with cheddar, grilled onions, and hickory chipotle sauce. Or go for the Chicken and Waffles - a buttermilk Belgian waffle topped with crispy sweet heat chicken tenders, maple syrup, and homemade cinnamon butter, served with mashed potatoes. See Details
The Juice Box For a healthy breakfast, lunch, or afternoon snack, make plans to visit The Juice Box, a cozy cafe offering refreshing drinks and light fare with dog-friendly outside seating. Choose from an array of juices, smoothies, medley bowls, organic chickpeas, tomato basil soup, and veggie sandwiches. See Details
Cob & Pen Cob & Pen is a dog-friendly restaurant in Lakeland, Florida, that is open for brunch and dinner. Fido is welcome to join you on the patio and lawn. The menu includes handhelds, salads, fries, and snacks. Have a draft beer or cocktail with your meal. See Details
Federal Bar & Restaurant Federal Bar & Restaurant, located in Lakeland, FL, is a casual joint that serves up a variety of delicious drinks and tasty grub. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Federal Bar & Restaurant is open Monday through Wednesday from 11am to 11pm, Thursday through Friday from 11am to 2am, Saturday from 11am to 1am, and Sunday from 10am to 5pm. See Details
Reececliff Family Diner Pet-friendly Reececliff Family Diner in Lakeland, FL, invites Fido to dine at an outdoor table with you on their pergola-covered patio. Their classic American fare includes breakfast platters, French toast, salads, sandwiches, burgers and entrees. They also offer a variety of daily specials and senior specials. See Details
Cozy Oaks Restaurant Cozy Oaks Restaurant serves Southern comfort food like biscuits and gravy, country fried steak, and meat loaf sandwich. Outdoor seating welcomes dogs. See Details
The Red Top Pit Stop The Red Top Pit Stop is a roadside restaurant specializing in burgers, barbeque, and breakfast. On the weekends, they offer outdoor picnic tables with dog-friendly seating. The menu includes tasty options like the Redneck Nachos with pulled pork, barbeque sauce, and cheese. Breakfast options include popular staples like omelets and pancakes. The Red Top Pit Stop is open daily from 7am to 4pm. See Details
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