There are 47 dog-friendly restaurants in Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz. Bone appetit!
Iveta
Fido is welcome to join you at one of the 10 outdoor, pet-friendly tables at Iveta, a cafe in Santa Cruz, CA. Enjoy breakfast and lunch menu items like coffee drinks, lox toast, avocado toast, sandwiches, baked goods, and more. They also serve vegan options.
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Las Palmas Taco Bar
Las Palmas Taco Bar in Santa Cruz, CA is pet friendly. They offer three outdoor patio areas with three tables each for you and your pup. They have your favorite Mexican fare including tacos, burritos, enchiladas, taquitos and quesadillas. Vegetarian options and Mexican beer are also available. Please note table service isn't available, so Fido must remain outside while you order.
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Taqueria Michoacan
Taqueria Michoacan is a pet-friendly eatery in Santa Cruz, CA. Your leashed furry friend can tag along at one of their four outdoor tables for a meal. They specialize in Mexican-inspired dishes for you to enjoy. Please note table service isn't available, so Fido must remain outside while you order.
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Cafe del Sol
Cafe del Sol is a pet-friendly eatery located inside the Staff of Life market in Santa Cruz, CA. Pups are welcome at the 10 outdoor tables on their patio. On the menu, you'll find a selection of coffee drinks, smoothies and pastries. Please note table service isn't available, so Fido will have to wait outside while you order.
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Ideal Bar & Grill
Fido can join you at one of the six dog-friendly tables against the railing on the patio outside Ideal Bar & Grill in Santa Cruz, CA. Order classic breakfast dishes, sandwiches, fish tacos, salads, burgers, steak and a variety of fresh seafood options. Beer, wine and craft cocktails are also available.
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Salsa's Taco Bar
Salsa's Taco Bar in Santa Cruz, CA is pet friendly! Your four-legged dining companion is welcome to join you outside at one of three tables during your meal. The extensive menu includes burritos, tacos, quesadillas, nachos and much more. Table service isn't provided, so Fido must remain outside while you order inside.
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Cole's BBQ
Cole's BBQ is a pet-friendly eatery in Santa Cruz, CA. Fido can join you at one of their four outdoor tables, but please note he must be tight outside the fence. Their menu features juicy burgers, pulled pork sandwiches, ribs, chili cheese fries and more. Please note table service isn't available, so your furry friend must remain outside while you order.
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Haute Enchilada Cafe
Peruse local artwork while sampling from a varied menu of seafood and Mexican-inspired dishes at the dog-friendly Haute Enchilada Cafe in Moss Landing, CA. Fido is welcome on the outdoor "secret garden" patio.
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Whale City Bar and Grill
Whale City Bar and Grill in Davenport, CA is a bakery that also serves breakfast, burgers and sandwiches. Stop in for ocean views and dog-friendly seating outside.
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Bittersweet Bistro
Recognized by locals as one of the top restaurants in Aptos and Santa Cruz County, Bittersweet Bistro offers an American Bistro Cuisine style dinner menu with Mediterranean influences. Outstanding dessert menu and an award-winning wine list are served in a casual, relaxed atmosphere. Well-behaved dogs welcomed on the outdoor patio from 8:00 am-2:30 pm.
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Empire Grille
Empire Grille is a casual dog-friendly eatery fashioned after mining "eating houses" that populated the area during the 1800s gold rush. Patrons can choose from delicious lunch and dinner offerings such as Asian chicken salad, tangy and spicy wings, tempura prawns, ginger beef medallions, bacon cheeseburgers, blackened yellow fin tuna, and braised lamb shanks. Dogs are welcome to join owners on the small patio in the bar area. Empire Grill is open from 11am to 9pm seven days a week.
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Carpo's
Carpo's has been serving high quality American comfort food in Santa Cruz County since 1981, offering tried and true house specials and signature sandwiches. Menu features skewered prawns, skirt steak, shrimp and crab sandwiches, homemade chili, shakes and ice cream, and plenty of beer and wine. Dogs are welcome in the outdoor, pet-friendly seating area.
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Palapas Restaurant
Palapas Restaurant and Cantina offers several dog-friendly seats around the outdoor bar so you can soak up the sun with Fido. The menu is composed of Mexican cuisine seafood, steak, pork, chicken, and vegetarian dishes. House specials include the Steak Ranchero and Chiles Rellenos among others. You'll also find burritos, enchiladas, fajitas, and a few American style dishes. The bar serves up a large list of beer, liquor, and specialty drinks like the ever popular margaritas. Palapas Restaurant and Cantina is open Sunday through Thursday from 11:30am to 9:30pm and Friday through Saturday from 11:30am to 10:00pm.
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Nonno's Italian Cafe & Wine Bar
Nonno's Italian Cafe & Wine Bar is a dog-friendly restaurant in Los Gatos. They welcome pets at outdoor tables whenever the weather is nice.
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Phil's Snack Shack & Deli
Phil's Snack Shack & Deli is a dog-friendly restaurant located in Moss Landing, CA. Phil's is a casual spot where you and Fido are welcome at an outside picnic table. Menu choices include made-to-order sandwiches, signature Shack burgers, burritos, and fresh salads. Stop by to enjoy a quick breakfast or lunch at this inviting family-owned eatery.
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