Dog Friendly Restaurants in Washington, VA

There are 42 dog-friendly restaurants within 20 miles of Washington 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 Washington. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly Vibrissa Beer
Vibrissa Beer
Vibrissa Beer is a craft beer bar and kitchen in Front Royal, VA. Outside seating allows up to three dogs on the patio at any given time. Please call ahead to ensure the availability of dog-friendly seating. Their food menu includes small & large plates with options of Poutine Tots, Curry Fries, Sliders and more. You can also enjoy burgers and other handhelds.
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Pet Friendly Grill 309
Grill 309
Grill 309 is a casual, locally-owned, dog-friendly eatery located in Culpeper, VA, that serves up a variety of your typical American bar fare. Fido can join you at an outdoor table. Choose from menu options like appetizers, salads, burgers, sandwiches, wraps, soup, and more.
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Pet Friendly It's About Thyme
It's About Thyme
It's About Thyme, located in Culpeper, VA, serves up a variety of European-style dishes. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables. Choose from menu options like wraps, paninis, baguettes, focaccia, soups, salads, wood oven pizzas, chicken, beef, seafood and more. Please note that table service isn't available, so Fido needs to wait outside while you pick up your food inside.
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Pet Friendly Spelunkers
Spelunkers
Frozen custard, burgers, fries. Outdoor seating. Order inside. Please keep dogs out of Koi pond.
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Pet Friendly Rappahannock Pizza Kitchen (RPK)
Rappahannock Pizza Kitchen (RPK)
Rappahannock Pizza Kitchen is a dog-friendly restaurant located in the heart of Sperryville, VA. Fido is welcome to accompany you to a bench at the outdoor picnic area but visitors will need to go inside without Fido to view the menu and place an order. The restaurant is best known for their wood-fired craft pizzas made with locally sourced, seasonal ingredients. The menu includes fresh salads, sandwiches, soups and a large variety of signature pizzas. Rappahannock Pizza Kitchen carry a range of locally-brewed beer and also sell wine by the bottle.
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Pet Friendly Bruster's Ice Cream
Bruster's Ice Cream
Making all of its products in store, Bruster's Ice Cream is a dog-friendly sweet shop serving frozen treats to Culpeper locals and tourists alike. Bruster's offers four outdoor tables to dog owners wanting to indulge in a scoop of Banana Nut Bread ice cream alongside Fido. The sweet shop's menu is made up of waffle cones, sundaes, splits, cakes, pies, blasts, shakes, yogurt, sherbet, ice, and sorbet, ice cream sandwiches, and more. Its ice cream flavors include Almond Chocolate Coconut, Black Cherry, Cake Batter, Coffee Ripple, Gone Bananas, Lemon Creme, Maple Pecan, Peanut Butter Crunch, Tiramisu, and many more. A drive-thru window is also available.
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Pet Friendly Hunter's Head Tavern
Hunter's Head Tavern
Step into history at this Upperville tavern which specializes in British pub fare. Pets welcome at outdoor tables in summer.
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Pet Friendly Prince Michel Vineyard and Winery
Prince Michel Vineyard and Winery
Prince Michel Vineyard and Winery in Leon, VA, is dog friendly. Fido is welcome to join you at a table outdoors or inside, with tiled flooring. Sample wine and enjoy comfort food from Tap 29 Brew Pub within the same facility.
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Pet Friendly Before & After
Before & After
Before & After is a dog-friendly coffeehouse in Sperryville, VA. Fido is welcome to join you at a table on the patio. Have a quiche, burrito, or croissant sandwich for breakfast. Lunch offerings include salads, sandwiches, and paninis. Sip on coffee, espressos, teas, and wine.
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Pet Friendly TRY THAI Restaurant
TRY THAI Restaurant
At TRY THAI in Front Royal, VA, visitors can enjoy authentic Thai and Asian dishes. Pets are welcome to join their owners at dog-friendly umbrella-shaded tables outside on the seasonal patio. Open for lunch and dinner, menu favorites include pad Thai, panang curry, chicken satay, and wonton soup.
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Pet Friendly Crabby Maggie's Seafood Restaurant
Crabby Maggie's Seafood Restaurant
Crabby Maggie's Seafood Restaurant is a pet-friendly eatery in Strasburg, VA. Bring your pup along and sit on their outdoor patio, which has umbrella-shaded tables. On the menu, you'll find crab cakes, baked salmon, fried shrimp, catfish filets and oyster sandwiches.
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Pet Friendly Brick House Bar & Grill
Brick House Bar & Grill
Brick House Bar & Grill is a dog-friendly restaurant in Front Royal, VA, where Fido is welcome on the partially-shaded patio. The menu features a selection of appetizers, such as chili cheese nachos and firecracker shrimp, plus hearty burgers, fresh salads, and flavorful flatbreads. They also have an extensive drink menu with original cocktails and a wide range of beers.
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Pet Friendly Off the Grid
Off the Grid
Off the Grid, located in Sperryville, VA, is a casual eatery that serves up a variety of delicious fare. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal.
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Pet Friendly The Black Twig Diner
The Black Twig Diner
Bring Fido to The Black Twig Diner in Sperryville, VA. This local eatery offers pet-friendly seating outside on the covered patio, which features fans and views of the mountains and golf course. Stop in for a Southern-inspired lunch, dinner or weekend brunch with items like fried green tomatoes, shrimp and grits, fried fish sandwich, or chicken salad sandwich.
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Pet Friendly The Blue Door Kitchen & Inn
The Blue Door Kitchen & Inn
The Blue Door Kitchen & Inn is a dog-friendly restaurant in Flint Hill, VA, where Fido can join you on the outdoor, seasonal patio. They use fresh, seasonal ingredients that are locally sourced, so the menu changes periodically.
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Pet Friendly Poppy's Place
Poppy's Place
Poppy's Place is a dog-friendly restaurant in downtown Front Royal, VA. Your leashed four-legged family member can join you at an outdoor table, but please note seating is limited. Their menu features sandwiches from the griddle, farm-fresh salads, Shelva's hoagies and sweets. A small selection of breakfast and kid options are also available. Poppy's Place also hosts a giving board to purchase a meal ticket for someone in need.
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Pet Friendly McAlister's Deli
McAlister's Deli
McAlister's Deli is a dog-friendly restaurant on Riverton Commons Plaza. This deli has four tables outside for dogs and their owners. Their chefs are proud to serve food prepared with fresh ingredients made to order. The crafted sandwiches on the menu are the specialty of the kitchen. Meat eaters can indulge in the McAlister's Club, the King Club, horseradish roast beef and cheddar, garden fresh turkey, or the black cherry and ham sandwich. Vegetarians can indulge in their new veggie sandwich or the four cheese griller, a mom-made favorite prepared their way. If you like the sound of ginormous spuds, you can order one of their topped potatoes instead, like the black Angus roast beef spud. Please note that table service isn't available, so you'll need to tie your dog up while you order inside.
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Pet Friendly Jersey Mike's Subs
Jersey Mike's Subs
Since 1956, Jersey Mike's Subs has been serving authentic East Coast-style subs on freshly baked bread. At this location on Nalles Mill Road, you and Fido can choose one of the pet-friendly tables outside. Their menu includes a number of hot sandwiches, such as Jersey Mike's Famous Philly: grilled onions, peppers and melted white American cheese; meatball and cheese, melted provolone, tomato sauce, and parmesan cheese; or the big kahuna cheese steak, grilled onions, peppers, mushrooms, jalapenos, and extra melted white American cheese. If you'd rather cut down on the carb's, why not try a grilled veggie wrap: grilled green bell peppers and onions, melted swiss and provolone, lettuce, tomato, and homestyle ranch dressing. Please note that table service isn't available, so your dog will need to be tied up outside when you go in to order.
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Pet Friendly It's About Thyme
It's About Thyme
It's About Thyme is a pet-friendly eatery in historic downtown Culpeper, VA. Dine with Fido outside in the lovely Thyme Alley or at one of the two bistro tables on the sidewalk. They serve elevated European cuisine, with menu items like Duck Pate, Salad Nicoise, Open-Faced Ham sandwich, Palazzo Pot Roast, and Pepper Steak.
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Pet Friendly Melted Dreams Food Co.
Melted Dreams Food Co.
Melted Dreams Food Co. is a permanent food truck in Strasburg, VA, with dog-friendly outdoor picnic tables. Visitors can order build-your-own burgers, street tacos, loaded fries, and more from the walk-up counter. Don't forget to grab a delicious ice cream dessert from the bus.
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