Dog Friendly Restaurants in National City, CA

There are 10 dog-friendly restaurants in National City 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 National City. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly Waterfront Grill
Waterfront Grill Waterfront Grill, located in National City, CA, is a tasteful eatery that serves up a variety of delicious fare with gorgeous waterfront views. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Start off with a glass of wine and an order of the Fresh Seasoned Calamari - tempura-fried calamari rings served with house remoulade and a lemon wedge. Next, chow down on the Fish and Chips - beer-battered white fish with garlic fries, house-made tartar sauce, and fresh lemon. Or go for the Pier 32 Cuban Sandwich with pulled pork, pickles, mustard, and Swiss cheese on Telera bread, served with chips. Waterfront Grill is open Monday through Thursday from 11am to 2pm, and Friday through Sunday from 10am to 7pm. See Details
Pet Friendly Fridas Cocina
Fridas Cocina Fridas Cocina is a food truck specializing in Baja-Mediterranean cuisine and gourmet tacos and well known for it's different dishes and Mexican food in California. Fido is welcome at tables set up outside the truck. See Details
In-N-Out Burger Established in 1948, In-N-Out Burger started life as California's first drive-thru hamburger stand. In-N-Out Burger on Mile of Cars Way in National City has twelve pet-friendly tables outside. As the name suggests, their kitchen dishes up a number of different burger options, like hamburgers, combos, and cheeseburgers. Their cheeseburger is made up of freshly baked buns, real American cheese, American beef, onions, lettuce, tomato, and spread. The most appropriate way for you and Fido to enjoy your In-N-out experience may be to order your items Animal style. Animal style burgers are smothered in Thousand Island dressing, mustard and extra pickles, while the fries are topped with cheese, spread and grilled onions. You can accompany your burger with freshly cut fries and one of the shakes: made with real ice cream, including chocolate, strawberry, and vanilla. A drive-thru window is also available if you don't want to tie your dog up outside while you go in to order. See Details
L&L Hawaiian Barbecue L&L Hawaiian Barbecue started out as a chain of drive-in restaurants throughout the Hawaiian islands. Since then, they have spread their wings and flown to the mainland, bringing their signature Asian and American fusion with them. At L&L Hawaiian Barbecue on Sweetwater Road, you'll find four pet-friendly tables outside, so Fido can join you for local favorites like barbecue chicken: grilled boneless chicken marinated in tangy, Hawaii-inspired barbecue sauce; their Seafood combo, flavorful fried shrimp and fish fillet with your choice of beef, chicken, or short ribs; or a healthy garlic shrimp, shell-on shrimp fried with a savory butter and garlic sauce. Please note that table service isn't available, so your dog will need to be tied up outside when you go in to order. See Details
Starbucks Whether you are getting your early morning coffee fix or fueling up for a late night, Starbucks has you covered. This location on E Plaza Boulevard in National City 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. See Details
Karina's Mexican Seafood Located on Highland Avenue, Karina's Seafood is a dog-friendly establishment with eleven tables outside. Their menu is made up of Mexican favorites with a leaning towards seafood specialties. Local patrons seem to love the shrimp and tuna ceviches, aguachile from Sinaloa, shrimp cocktails, campechana, and tostadas, all prepared using fresh seafood. In addition to offering a bountiful supply of seafood dishes, their chefs also whip up a number of traditional Mexican entrees, such as enchiladas with chicken, fajitas, grilled steak, and more. See Details
Lamppost Pizza Lamppost Pizza in National City has twenty dog-friendly tables outside. Their menu focuses on pizza, pasta, sandwiches, and appetizers. In addition to all of that, they provide daily specials prepared with seasonal ingredients. At Lamppost Pizza, you can create your own pizza with a number of toppings, or select one of their specialty pizzas that have been perfected over the years. Their specialty pizzas include a pesto supreme, topped with cheese, pesto sauce, artichoke hearts, fresh tomatoes, mushrooms, and garlic. For dessert, you may want to indulge in a cinnamon pizza: butter, cinnamon, and vanilla icing smothered all over pizza dough. Please note that table service isn't available, so your dog will need to be tied up outside when you go in to order. See Details
Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream Handel's Homemade Ice Cream is a pet-friendly ice cream shop in National City, CA. They have a dog menu of frozen treat cups for Fido or "baby cones" are also popularly ordered for dogs. You can enjoy your desserts at one of the benches along the front of the building, but Fido will need to wait outside while you order. They offer 48 flavors available daily and more than 140 flavors that rotate seasonally. See Details
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers Red Robin is a dog-friendly restaurant in National City, CA, where Fido can join you at an outdoor table on the patio. The menu features a variety of gourmet burgers, wraps, sandwiches, salads and more. See Details
Plaza Donuts Plaza Donuts is a pet-friendly bakery in National City, CA. Your leashed pup can tag along at one of their outdoor tables for a bite. They offer 14 flavors of donuts and serve ice cream from Thrify's. Please note table service isn't available, so Fido must remain outside while you order. See Details
Fred's Mexican Cafe in Old Town Fred's Mexican Cafe, located in San Diego, CA, is a dog-friendly Mexican sidewalk cafe where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table and enjoy his own dog menu. The $5 Doggie Menu includes Buddy's Bowl with chicken and fries, Snoopy's Scrambled with scrambled eggs, Chance's Chicken with grilled chicken, Baxter's Burger with a handmade patty, and Cujo's Carne with sliced carne asada. Humans can enjoy fajitas, enchiladas, salads, burritos, tacos, burgers and more. Don't forget the one of their house made margaritas to wash it all down. And save room for one of their desserts like the Flan & Bunuelos or the Churro Donut Tower! See Details
Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens - Liberty Station Stone Brewing World Bistro and Gardens - Liberty Station is a dog-friendly craft brewery committed to sustainability and the art of brewing. Dog owners wanting to try a beer from the place once called the "All-time Top Brewery on Planet Earth," by BeerAdvocate Magazine can do so alongside Fido at one of the Bistro's many outdoor tables. The World Bistro and Gardens menu includes items inspired by cultures around the world and its ingredients are locally sourced. Dishes include starters, soups, salads, entrees such as Stone Barbecue Duck Tacos, Crispy Skinned Salmon, and Spicy Lamb Sausage Rigatoni, sandwiches, and more. Diners with room for dessert can order a Chocolate-Hazelnut Tart, Spiced Carrot Cake or Stone Brownie Sundae. This location of World Bistro and Gardens is open Sunday from 11:00am to 9:00pm, Monday through Thursday from 11:30am to 9:00pm and Friday and Saturday from 11:30am to 10:00pm. See Details
Cody's Cody's transforms only the freshest local ingredients into French toast, fluffy omelets, crisp salads and savory sandwiches. Located in La Jolla, CA, this pet-friendly eatery welcomes you and Fido to dine in surroundings that will soothe and calm, be it around the toasty fire pit or at an umbrella-covered table on their outdoor patio with ocean views. See Details
Breakfast Republic Breakfast Republic is a dog-friendly eatery in San Diego, CA, where Fido is welcome to join you at an shady, outdoor table on the patio. Breakfast is served all day with items like omelets, scrambles, pancakes, French toast, and more. See Details
Daybreak Island Grill Daybreak Island Grill is a dog-friendly eatery in San Diego, CA, where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table for breakfast or lunch, and even get a doggy meal! Their Hawaiian inspired menu features items like Banana Bread French Toast, Luau Pancakes, breakfast sandwiches and burritos, Eggs Benedicts, Loco Moco, Kalua Pulled Pork, burgers and more. See Details
Bull's Smokin' BBQ Bull's Smokin' BBQ is a dog-friendly eatery in San Diego where Fido can join you at a table on the spacious patio and enjoy a tasty beef bone! The menu features items such as pork, chicken, sausage and brisket on sandwiches and platters, ribs, salads, and homemade sides like gumbo, mac and cheese, and hushpuppies. See Details
Pacifica Breeze Cafe Pacifica Breeze Cafe is a dog friendly, eclectic bistro-style cafe where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table for breakfast or lunch. A captivating view of the Pacific Ocean is served alongside tempting selections of fresh seafood, steak, and past. The menu includes omelets, short rib hash, oatmeal, avocado toast, waffles, and other egg dishes for breakfast, and salads, wraps, sandwiches, burgers, and more for lunch. Outdoor seating area with crisp ocean breezes is dog friendly. See Details
Sally's Fish House & Bar Sally's Fish House and Bar is a dog-friendly restaurant in San Diego, CA. Sally's has several outdoor tables and a grassy area for dog owners wanting to enjoy an ocean-to-table dish alongside their pooch, who can order off their dog menu. Items for Fido include pupcakes, chicken and rice, crab cookies, and bones. The Fish House's "human menu" includes shared plates, chilled dishes, soups, sandwiches and more. See Details
Queenstown Public House A laid back environment with a unique decor, Queenstown offers New Zealand inspired dishes and dog-friendly patio seating. See Details
Cafe 222 Cafe 222 is a casual lunch and dinner spot located in the Gaslamp Quarter with dog-friendly patio seating. Menu includes waffles, scrambles, biscuits and gravy, buttermilk pancakes, chopped chicken salads, tuna melts, and ham and Swiss paninis. Open daily 7am to 1:45pm. See Details
National City, CA, US