Dog Friendly Restaurants in Rensselaer, NY

There are 4 dog-friendly restaurants in Rensselaer that welcome dogs at their outdoor tables, and 175 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 Rensselaer. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly Illusive Restaurant & Bar
Illusive Restaurant & Bar Illusive Restaurant & Bar in Rensselaer, NY is a dog friendly pub where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table. Illusive servers elevated pub fare in an upscale-casual setting. Enjoy menu items like crab cakes, wings, a variety of fresh salads, sandwiches and burgers, seafood, chicken, and stead entrees. See Details
Pet Friendly Starbucks
Starbucks Whether you are getting your early morning coffee fix or fueling up for a late night, Starbucks has you covered. This location on N Greenbush Road in Rensselaer provides three 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
Panera Bread Panera Bread on Troy Road has five pet-friendly outdoor tables, so you can bring your dog along to dine. The popular national chain serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks. Stop by early for one of their freshly baked breakfast sandwiches, pastries, or Baked Egg Souffles. Panera Bread is known for their fresh, and clean eating salads, soups, and sandwiches like Bacon Turkey Bravo, Napa Almond Chicken Salad, and Steak and White Cheddar Panini. They have a full espresso and coffee bar where you can get signature drinks like the Hot Chocolate with Chocolate Chip Marshmallows, and Plum Ginger Hibiscus Tea. Please note that table service isn't available, so your dog will need to be tied up outside while you go in to order. See Details
Zachary's Pastry Shoppe Zachary's Pastry Shoppe in Rensselaer, NY is pet friendly. They offer three outdoor tables for you and your furry companion. Their menu features cookies, pastries, cakes and light fare. Please note table service isn't available, so Fido must remain outside while you order. See Details
Wolff's Biergarten Wolff's Biergarten, located in Albany, NY, is a casual joint that serves up a variety of delicious grub. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. The food menu includes Bavarian pretzels, bratwurst, and hot dogs. See Details
Wolff's Biergarten Wolff's Biergarten is the go-to destination for authentic German beer and sausages, watching live soccer matches, and dog-friendly outdoor seating. Open for lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch, there are numerous draft and bottled beer choices available and tasty eats like wings, wurst, beef on weck sandwiches, pancakes, and Belgian waffles. See Details
Emack and Bolio's Emack and Bolio's is dog friendly, even offering a doggie sundae. See Details
Albany Ale & Oyster Albany Ale and Oyster, located in Albany, NY, is a trendy joint that serves up a variety of elevated bar fare. Choose from menu options including charcuterie boards, bar snacks, oysters, salads, brats, sandwiches, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their three pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Start off with a perfect IPA and an order of the Hot Pretzel, house-baked with funky salt and served with honey mustard and IPA mustard. Next, sink your teeth into the Albany's Best Reuben with corned beef, barrel-aged sauerkraut, smoked Swiss, and your choice of Russian dressing or dijonaise, on rustic rye bread. Or try the Kale Caesar Salad with baby kale, romaine, cherry tomatoes, crispy prosciutto, shaved parmesan, and croutons. Albany Ale and Oyster is open Monday through Saturday from 11am to 1am, and Sunday from 12pm to 12am. See Details
The Hill at Muza The Hill at Muza, located in Troy, NY, is a casual bar and eatery stationed in a ski-lodge-style atmosphere that serves up a variety of Polish & American fare. Fido is welcome to join you in their pet-friendly garden, year round. Start off with a cold beer and then try the Hill Classic Euro Burger topped with smoked gouda, spicy remoulade, and greens. Or go for the Tacos Veganski filled with pineapple, cucumber, radish, greens, chilis, and chili oil. See Details
Dinosaur Bar-B-Que Dinosaur Bar-B-Que is a dog-friendly restaurant serving authentic Southern barbeque and regional craft brews. The Bar-B-Que joint offers several outdoor tables to dog owners with Fido in tow wanting to dig into a plate of Dino Poutine, hand-cut fries, beef gravy, house pimento cheese, pulled pork, pickled jalapeno, and crispy belly cracklings. Dinosaur's menu is comprised of small and shared plates, bar-b-que pork ribs, plates of Skirt Steak, Deluxe Brisket, and Crispy Catfish, specialty sandwiches, vegetarian bbq, salads, and bowls. Its menu also includes homemade sides such as Mac and Cheese, Fresh Cut Fries, Simmered Greens with Smoked Turkey, Cajun Corn, Harlem Potato Salad, and more. See Details
Lucas Confectionary Hip. Cool low- key upscale dining and wine bar See Details
The Cheese Traveler The Cheese Traveler, located in Albany, NY, is a hip cheese shop and eatery that serves up a variety of delicious dishes in a casual, comfortable atmosphere. Choose from menu options including cheese boards, grilled cheese sandwiches, soups, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their two pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Try the Traditional Sandwich with French gruyere, French whole grain mustard, and garlic dill pickle relish on a sandwich loaf. Or go for the Sweet and Savory with Pawlett cheese, smoked duck breast, and the jam of the day on ciabatta bread. Before you leave, let their friendly and knowledgeable staff guide you to some cheeses, preserves, housemade condiments, and even chocolates to take back home with you! The Cheese Traveler is open Tuesday through Friday from 11am to 7pm, Saturday from 10am to 5pm, and Sunday from 12pm to 5pm. See Details
El Charro Mexican Grill El Charro Mexican Grill offers seven dog-friendly tables outside. You and your pooch are welcome to indulge in some Mexican cuisine, but alcohol cannot be served outside. On the menu, you'll see plates featuring seafood, steak, chicken, and veggies in staple like enchiladas and fajitas. House specials include traditional plates like Carne Asada or Pollo Yucatan. El Charro is open Monday through Thursday from 11am to 9pm, Friday through Saturday from 11am to 10pm, and Sunday from 11am to 8pm. See Details
Nine Pin Cider Works Nine Pin Cider Works is a dog-friendly tasting room in Albany, NY. Fido is welcome to join you at a table on the outdoor patio. The tasting room features Nine Pin's own specially crafted hard cider made from Capital District and Hudson Valley apples, as well as other local New York beers. As a staff member about which sourdough personal pizza will fit best with your cider selection when you visit! See Details
More Perreca's Italian Kitchen More Perreca's Italian Kitchen serves a variety of delicious offerings, such as clams casino, eggplant rollatini, cheese ravioli, brick oven pizza, and shrimp scampi. The Tuscan-inspired outdoor dining area and garden welcome Fido and are open, weather permitting, from April - October. See Details
Parish Public House Located in downtown Albany, NY, Parish Public House is a Louisiana-style bar and eatery that serves up a variety of delicious pub grub. Choose from menu options including appetizers, soups, salads, po'boys, sandwiches, burgers, chicken, seafood, steak, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their six pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Start off with a cold draft beer and an order of the Craw Cakes - a variation of the crab cake, made using crawfish, served with a remoulade drizzle. Next, chow down on the Cajun Shrimp Wrap with grilled Cajun-spiced shrimp, lettuce, tomato, onion, pepper jack cheese, and chipotle ranch, served with homemade chips. Or go for the Catfish Acadiana - fried catfish covered with shrimp etouffee and served with collard greens. Parish Public House is open Monday through Saturday from 11am to 10pm. See Details
Redwood Diner Redwood Diner, located in Schenectady, NY, is a casual joint that serves up a variety of delicious American fare. Choose from menu options including egg plates, omelettes, pancakes, appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches, burgers, steaks, chops, seafood, pasta, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of the many pet-friendly tables available on their large outdoor patio. Try the Monte Cristo Sandwich with grilled imported Swiss cheese, Danish ham, and white meat turkey between old-fashioned French toast. Or go for the Broiled Seafood Combination with scallops, shrimp, filet of sole, and haddock, served with a cup of soup, salad, potato, and veggies. Redwood Diner is open daily from 7am to 10pm. See Details
TORO Cantina TORO Cantina in Albany, NY, is a dog friendly eatery where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table on the patio. TORO Cantina welcomes you to take a tour of your senses with a modern take on traditional Mexican plates, preparation, and atmosphere. Enjoy fresh tacos, burritos, salads, enchiladas, tamales, steak, fajitas, and more. Full bar and specialty margaritas also available. See Details
Fourty One Sports Bar & Grill Fourty One Sports Bar & Grill is a dog-friendly restaurant in Troy, NY. You can choose from a menu full of pub fare, sandwiches, salads and more. After your meal, be sure to indulge in a Brownie Sundae. Leashed dogs are allowed at an outside table. See Details
Beer Bones Taproom Beer Bones Taproom is a dog-friendly taproom in Latham, NY. Your leashed, friendly dog is welcome to join you at an outdoor table on the covered patio. Try their Peri Peri hummus, Bahn mi, or steak sandwich while visiting! See Details
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