Dog Friendly Restaurants in Newark, NJ

There are 14 dog-friendly restaurants in Newark 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 Newark. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly NICO Kitchen + Bar
NICO Kitchen + Bar Lovers of the arts will also love NICO Kitchen + Bar, which has twelve pet-friendly outdoor tables where you and your dog can enjoy a delicious meal. Their outdoor seating opens with the season in mid-May and remains open throughout the warmest months. NICO is located right by the New Jersey Performing Arts Center, and they are fully aware that many of their customers are working under time constraints to avoid missing the show, so the staff has been trained to get your meal out to you quickly and efficiently. NICO is open from Monday through Thursday from 11:30am-9pm, Friday from 11:30am-11pm, and Saturday and Sunday in conjunction with performances. Happy hour is weeknights from 4-7pm. See Details
Pet Friendly Campino Mercado
Campino Mercado Campino Mercado is a refined Spanish and Portuguese eatery in the Ironbound neighborhood of Newark, serving up steaks, seafood and specialties in a traditionally Portuguese setting. Fido is welcome on the large dog-friendly patio if the weather is warm; bring him along as you enjoy a hearty Surf and Turf or a light Salmao Grelhado (salmon grilled with rosemary). A selection of salads and appetizers, plus Portuguese specialties, rounds out the menu. Campino Mercado is open from 11:30am to 10:00pm Monday through Thursday, 11:30am to 11:00pm on Friday and Saturday, and 12:00pm to 10:00pm on Sunday. See Details
The Green Chickpea Whether you're a fan of authentic Middle Eastern cuisine or you're just looking for a good vegan friendly restaurant, The Green Chickpea is the place to go. They have two small pet-friendly outdoor tables where you and your dog can enjoy a delicious meal. Dogs are no allowed inside, so someone will have to wait outside with your pup while you go in to order. The Green Chickpea features produce sourced from local farms and co-ops, as well as locally sourced organic chicken. Try the fresh baked pita or laffa, or make a delicious salad from the salad bar. The Green Chickpea is open every day from 9am-6pm. See Details
Intrinsic Cafe Whether you're looking a late night treat or a morning pick me up, Intrinsic Cafe has what you need. Take a seat at one of the six tables in their pet-friendly outdoor courtyard and kick back with a coffee, tea, or fun bubble tea. You do have to go inside to order and dogs are not allowed inside, so someone will have to wait outside with your pup while you go in. Intrinsic Cafe is extremely popular with local college students, featuring a bottomless coffee deal for last-minute cram sessions or essay writing, as well as a two for on Mondays if you're involved in Greek life and wear your letters in. See Details
La Cocina La Cocina is a neighborhood Cuban restaurant, and the staff and owners pride themselves on using the highest quality and freshest ingredients available in all of their dishes, which are all made in house from scratch every day, including their sauces. Call for Manny before you go, and he will set up a pet-friendly outdoor table with a water bowl for your dog, and make sure to finish off your meal with one of their delicious coffee, tea, and espresso drinks. La Cocina is open from 10am-5pm Monday through Friday, and closed on Saturdays and Sundays. See Details
Casa Nova Grill Casa Nova Grill is a Brazilian steakhouse dishing out various traditional meats, pasta, seafood, desserts, and appetizers. However, the highlight is the Rodizio; bring Fido along to two outdoor dog-friendly tables as you enjoy all-you-can-eat meats, including Picanha (sirloin), Filet Mignon, Beef Ancho (ribeye), Costela de Porco (pork ribs), and Cordeiro (lamb). A salad bar helps offset the pure protein of the Rodizio, and you can wash down your meats with a wide variety of pure and mixed juices, or a glass of sangria. Casa Nova Grill is open from 11:00am to 2:00am Monday through Wednesday, 11:00am to 3:00am Thursday through Saturday, and 12:00am to 1:00am on Sundays. See Details
VIVO Spanish Restaurant & Lounge If you're looking for a perfect place to share a meal with friends, then you've got to try VIVO Spanish Restaurants & Lounge, which has six pet-friendly outdoor tables. Their outdoor seating is open during the warm months, beginning in May. VIVO features Spanish tapas like spicy chorizo or shrimp in garlic sauce, and you are encouraged to get a bunch of different dishes to share with the entire table for a family style shared dining experience. Just make sure to get a pitcher of their refreshing sangria for the table! VIVO is open every day from 11:30am-10pm. See Details
Sagres Bar & Grill Sagres Bar & Grill is a pet-friendly eatery that is woman and minority-owned in the Ironbound district of Newark, NJ. Bring Fido with you for lunch or dinner on their garden sidewalk patio. Their menu features wings, quesadillas, sandwiches, pasta, seafood entrees, and lots of dessert options! See Details
The Yard The Yard is a lively American restaurant nestled in the Military Park commons of Newark, NJ. This pet-friendly establishment allows Fido to join you outside on the plaza patio and even has a walk-up window for easy ordering in the summer. Their menu includes wings, sandwiches, burgers, hot dogs and desserts! See Details
Sol-Mar Sol-Mar is a pet-friendly and family-operated Portuguese and American restaurant in the North Ironbound neighborhood of Newark, NJ. Their menu includes soup, salad, tapas, chicken, steak and a large selection of seafood entrees. Fido may join you on the spacious, enclosed patio for lunch or dinner. See Details
Burger Bound Burger Bound is a pet-friendly American restaurant in the North Ironbound region of Newark, NJ. Fido may join you on the patio out back which is covered and heated with a fire pit in winter months. Open for lunch and dinner, their menu includes fried appetizers, wings, salads, burgers, pasta, chicken, steak and seafood entrees. See Details
Pizza Villagio Cafe Pizza Villagio Cafe in Newark, NJ is pet friendly. Your leashed pup can tag along at one of their three outdoor tables. Their menu features specialty pies, subs, salads and pasta. Please note table service isn't available, so Fido must remain outside while you order. See Details
Sabor Unido Well-behaved pets can join their owners at Sabor Unido in Newark, NJ. This dog-friendly Brazilian and Portuguese restaurant features three outdoor tables where two and four-legged friends can relax. Beef parmigiana with fettucine, roasted chicken, salmon and asparagus risotto are some of the delicious options on their menu. See Details
Adega Grill Adega Grill is an old-world fine-dining establishment serving Spanish and Portuguese seafood with an extensive wine selection. Fido is welcome to join at one of the fourteen outdoor dog-friendly tables. The menu changes seasonally in order to serve only the freshest fish; but don�t miss the Bacalhau a Adega Grill if it�s on the menu when you stop by: flaky, pan-fried salt cod with fresh tomato sauce, sauteed onions, shrimp, Spanish sausage, green peppers, and bacon, served with roasted potatoes. The kitchen also whips up non-seafood options like the Filet Mignon Flambe, broiled in brandy with mushrooms and serve with Spanish-style potatoes and seasonal vegetables. Adega Grill is open 12:00 noon to 10:00pm on Sunday, 11:30am to 10:00pm Monday through Thursday, and 11:30am to 11:00pm Friday and Saturday. See Details
Barking Dog The Barking Dog is a great spot to enjoy a meal with Fido in New York, NY. Regulars rave about the extensive menu and reasonable prices. Menu includes traditional American favorites like sandwiches, wraps, classic hamburgers, pastas, salads, and more. The Barking Dog has something for everyone - even your furry best friend! Dogs are always welcome at pet-friendly outdoor tables. See Details
Paragon Tap & Table Paragon Tap & Table in Clark, NJ serves flavorful gastropub cuisine in a contemporary, stylish setting that offers pet-friendly outdoor seating and even a dog menu. Fido can enjoy a barkcuterie board, a burger, chicken, jerky, frozen treats, or cookies. For humans, the menu changes regularly and includes options like a steak wedge salad, fried calamari, wings, spicy tuna poke, mac and cheese, fresh seafood, chicken & waffles, and pulled duck quesadillas. Pair your meal with wine by the glass, specialty cocktails, or a wide selection of draft, bottled, and canned beer. See Details
Boris & Horton Located in the thriving and historic East Village of New York, Boris & Horton serves flavorful coffee roasts and tantalizing pastries in a cozy cafe setting with a separate designated dog-friendly indoor section. Dogs aren't allowed inside the actual cafe, but owners can order first and then join their furry friends in the pet-friendly outdoor seating. In addition to food and drink, the dog section also sells doggie apparel and merchandise. See Details
Hudson Social Hudson Social, located in Dobbs Ferry, NY, is a casual bar and eatery that serves up a variety of delicious dishes. Choose from menu options including appetizers, salads, sandwiches, burgers, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their many pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Hudson Social even provides water for your pup! See Details
Barking Dog Hell’s Kitchen The Barking Dog is a dog-friendly eatery in the Hell's Kitchen neighborhood of New York, NY, where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table on the patio and gets his own dog menu! Their human menu includes traditional American favorites like sandwiches, wraps, classic hamburgers, pastas, salads and more. See Details
Sook Pastry Sook Pastry, located in Ridgewood, NJ, is a casual French patisserie and eatery. Choose from menu options including cakes, pastries, tarts, baked goods, cookies, sweet and savory crepes, croissant sandwiches, French toast, sandwiches, soups, quiche, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their four pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Try the Smoked Salmon Crepe with cream cheese, spinach, and capers. Or go for the Roasted Red Pepper Sandwich with mozzarella, pepperoni, and balsamic vinaigrette. Before you leave, be sure to try the Lincoln Cake - white bisquit sacher, chocolate ganache, coffee cream, and coffee extract. Sook Pastry is open Sunday through Thursday from 6am to 10pm, and Friday through Saturday from 6am to 11pm. See Details
Newark, NJ, US