Dog Friendly Restaurants in San Mateo, CA

There are 27 dog-friendly restaurants in San Mateo 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 San Mateo. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly The Swingin Door
The Swingin Door The Swingin Door is a great place to hang out and have a few cold ones with friends, not to mention your four-legged friend. See Details
Pet Friendly Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar
Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar Leashed dogs are welcome on the pet-friendly patio outside Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar in San Mateo, CA. You can enjoy a wide variety of options, including burgers, sandwiches, salads, house-made retro-style TV dinner plates and much more. Fido can even check out their Pup Menu and order a grilled hamburger patty bowl or grilled chicken bowl! Please note that even small dogs must remain on the patio floor throughout their visit. See Details
Central Park Bistro Central Park Bistro offers cosmopolitan cuisine and outdoor seating for dogs. Menu includes crab and lobster cakes, wood oven roasted prawns, Chilean sea bass, duck ragout, baby back ribs, and grilled Australian lamb chops. Opens for lunch at 11:30am Monday thru Friday. See Details
Jack's Prime Burgers and Shakes Jack's Prime burgers & shakes is putting a modern spin on the classic burger diner. Bring your friends and family and sit down to enjoy a classic flame-grilled burger like the Angry Cowboy, Whiskey Town Express, and Phoenix From the Flames. Be sure to wash it down with a hand-spun shake. Outdoor patio tables welcome dogs. See Details
The Counter Make-your-own burger menu, great sides & beer selection. Outdoor patio seating allows dogs. See Details
Paul Martin's American Grill Paul Martin's American Grill on Hillsdale Mall Shopping Center has ten pet-friendly outdoor tables, so you can dine with your dog. Serving American-style bistro fare, with classic dishes like Braised Short Ribs, and mesquite grilled entrees like Columbia River Steelhead and Chimichurri Chicken. You may want to start things off with the Castroville Artichoke appetizer, made with heirloom chokes and aioli. To go along with your meal, Paul Martin's American Grill has wine, beer, and classic cocktails including an Old Fashioned, Negroni, and Sidecar. Stop in for lunch, where they offer fresh salads, daily-made soups, burgers, and sandwiches. See Details
Yumi Yogurt Yumi Yogurt is a pet-friendly frozen sweet shop serving locals and tourists alike. Visitors to Yumi Yogurt with Fido in tow can head to one of its seven outdoor tables to enjoy their treat alongside their canine. The shop's menu includes premium frozen yogurt, ice cream, Italian ice, gelato, custard, and a variety of fresh toppings. Its flavors include Triple Chocolate, Island Candy Bar, Fresh Baked Gelato, California Tart, and Peanut Butter Cookie Sandwich. Yumi Yogurt also offers a Yogurtccino and Swirl Fusions for a drinkable treat. Yumi Yogurt is open Monday through Saturday from 11am to 10pm. See Details
Curry Up Now Curry Up Now is a dog-friendly restaurant serving Indian street food to San Mateo locals and tourists alike. Visitors to Curry Up Now can bring Fido and head to one of its two outdoor tables to dig into a tikka masala burrito. The Indian restaurant's menu is comprised of traditional flavors presented in a recognizable way, and includes street snacks such as Dynamite Tangra Wings and Holy Moly Fried Ravioli, Indian street food such as Samosa, Bhel Puri, and Vada Pav, burritos, bowls, Thali platters, and signature dishes such as Sexy Fries, Naughty Naan, and Biryani. Its housemade drinks, Mango Lassi, Ginger-Mint Lemonade, and Hot Chai 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. See Details
Shiki Shiki is a pet-friendly restaurant serving Japanese fare to locals and tourists alike. Dog owners wanting to dig into a roll of sushi can do so alongside their canine at one of Shiki's few outdoor tables. Shiki's menu includes appetizers, sashimi, sushi, salads, noodles, seafood, vegetable, chicken, and beef dishes, bento boxes, donburi, and more. Shiki's signature rolls include the Caterpillar, Godzilla, 49ers, Aloha, and Lion King Roll. Shiki is open Sunday from 11:00am to 9:30pm, Monday through Thursday from 5:00pm to 9:30pm, Monday through Friday from 11:00am to 3:00pm, Friday from 5:00pm to 10:00pm and Saturday from 11:00am to 10:00pm. See Details
Philz Coffee Philz Coffee on S B Street has three pet-friendly outdoor tables, so you can bring your dog along while you sit and sip on a cup of joe or tea. Philz Coffee makes their own roasts, and serves a large variety of espresso and tea beverages in its cafe. You can try Jacob's Wonderbar, with dark chocolate and smokey notes, the Philtered Soul, a medium blend with hazelnut and chocolate, or the light-bodied New Manhattan. Philz Coffee focuses on coffee rather than espresso and latte based drinks. 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 De Anza Boulevard in San Mateo provides four 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 while you go in to order. See Details
Chipotle Mexican Grill Founded on the idea that food served fast does not have to be a typical fast food experience, Chipotle Mexican Grill is a dog-friendly restaurant known for its burritos, tacos, bowls, and salads. Visitors to San Mateo with a craving for a customizable burrito bowl can dig in alongside Fido at one of Chipotle's six outdoor tables. The Grill's menu allows guests to choose from crispy corn or soft flour tacos, a bowl, burrito, or salad, then choose from steak, carnitas, chicken, barbacoa or sofritas, next, adding rice beans and fajita vegetables, and finally, topping it all off with salsas, lettuce, guacamole, and cheese. 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
Burger King Burger King is a pet-friendly eatery serving a range of American dishes. Dog owners wanting to enjoy a Whopper alongside their canine can do so at one of Burger King's three outdoor tables. The fast food restaurant's menu includes burgers, hot dogs, chicken sandwiches and tenders, salads, breakfast items, classic sides, coffee, sweet treats, and more. This location of Burger King is open Monday through Saturday from 6am to 11pm and Sunday from 7am to 11pm. Its drive thru is open Monday through Saturday from 6am to 12am and Sunday from 7am to 12am. See Details
Jamba Juice San Mateo Jamba Juice in San Mateo blends famous made-to-order smoothies which you can enjoy with Fido beside one of the dog-friendly outdoor tables. Choose from one of their classic smoothies, blended plant-based varieties, or vitamin-packed “super blends." The menu also includes freshly-squeezed juices, perfectly-balanced smoothie shots, and a selection of iced beverages. Pair your favorite drink with a fruit and granola bowl topped with Greek yogurt, or try a turkey sausage wrap, Belgium waffle, or soft pretzel. Please note that table service isn't available, so your dog will need to remain outside while you go inside to order. See Details
Amour Amour Amour Amour is a dog-friendly wine & tapas bar in downtown San Mateo, CA. Enjoy Mediterranean-inspired small plates and drinks alongside Fido at a bistro table on the sidewalk patio. Menu items include cheese boards, bruschetta, crostinis, salads, pastas, and more. See Details
America's House America's House is a dog-friendly eatery serving breakfast, lunch and dinner in San Mateo, CA. Fido can join you while you eat outside on the covered front patio. Their menu is diverse and includes breakfast platters, sandwiches, salads, burgers, and specialties from all over the world. See Details
Cobani Kebab Cobani Kebab is a pet-friendly restaurant in San Mateo, CA. Your leashed pup can join you at one of their five outdoor tables for a meal. Their menu boasts a variety of kebabs, including options like lamb, kofte, beef and chicken. In addition to kebabs, you can savor wraps, appetizers, salads and soup from their diverse selection. Please note table service isn't available, so Fido must remain outside while you order. See Details
Apple Fritter Apple Fritter is a pet-friendly bakery in San Mateo, CA. Bring Fido along while you enjoy housemade donuts, egg dishes, and gourmet burgers outside on the spacious porch. See Details
Ravioli House Ravioli House offers pet-friendly outdoor seating in downtown San Mateo, CA. Bring Fido along while you enjoy Italian cuisine at one of the five tables on the sidewalk patio. Their menu includes salads, hot & cold sandwiches, handmade raviolis, light snacks, and more. See Details
Starbucks San Mateo Whether you're getting your early morning coffee fix or fueling up for a late night, Starbucks has you covered. This location in San Mateo has four pet-friendly outdoor tables, so you can bring Fido along. They don't have a full dog menu, but they do offer Puppuccinos on request. They serve a variety of coffee drinks, refreshers, teas and their popular frappuccino in tons of customizable flavors. There are also food items including breakfast and lunch sandwiches, as well as pastries. A drive-thru window is also available if you don't want to tie Fido up outside while you go in to order. See Details
San Mateo, CA, US