Dog Friendly Fine Dining in Virginia

No need to leave Fido in the hotel room when you want to grab a bite! No matter where you’re headed, we can point you towards great fine dining restaurants in Virginia that will welcome Fido to join you at an outdoor table. Bone appetit!

Cock and Bowl

Occoquan, VA

Cock and Bowl This comfy Belgian bistro serves over 60 Belgium beers, charcuterie, mussels provencale, shrimp and grits, caramel waffles, and creme brulee. Dogs are welcome on the outside patio, but it's recommended to call ahead to ensure seating is available. See Details

Field & Main Restaurant

Marshall, VA

Field & Main Restaurant Dogs are welcomed inside at Field & Main Restaurant, a dog-friendly casual fine-dining restaurant in Marshall, VA. Fido will love to be given his very own house-made dog treat which are reserved for all furry guests who visit for an evening meal. Field & Main Restaurant serve exciting and beautifully presented new American dishes which feature seafood and high-quality meat. Don't leave without trying one of their indulgent desserts such as the sticky date cake with butterscotch sauce. See Details

Bastille Brasserie & Bar

Alexandria, VA

Bastille Brasserie & Bar Fido can join you on the dog-friendly patio outside Bastille Brasserie & Bar, a chic bar and cafe in Alexandria, VA. Order from a menu featuring delicious and modern French fare. See Details

Martha's Kitchen of New Kent

New Kent, VA

Martha's Kitchen of New Kent Martha's Kitchen of New Kent is a dog-friendly restaurant in Virginia where Fido can join you at an outdoor table. The menu features salads, sandwiches, meatloaf with tomato jam, cornmeal fried catfish, and shrimp and grits. Craft cocktails are also served. See Details

Bookbinder's Seafood & Steakhouse

Richmond, VA

Bookbinder's Seafood & Steakhouse Bookbinder's Seafood & Steakhouse is a premier fine dining restaurant in Richmond, VA that welcomes pups at tables on their dog-friendly outdoor patio, which features a beautiful koi pond. On the menu, you'll find items such as crab cakes, escargot, shrimp bisque, broiled stuffed salmon, petit filet mignon and cider-glazed double-cut pork chop. See Details

PassionFish

Reston, VA

PassionFish PassionFish in Reston is a bright, modern seafood restaurant that specializes in local flavors and global techniques. There are lots of dog-friendly tables outside, but your pup must be leashed up outside the railing. Their menus are diverse with sushi, sandwiches, salads, and fresh catches. They also offer a special three course Saturday Sunset menu from 4:00pm to 5:30pm as well as Sunday brunch from 11:00am to 2:30pm. PassionFish Reston is open Monday through Thursday from 11:30am to 10:30pm, Friday from 11:30am to 11:30pm, Saturday from 3:30pm to 11:30pm, and Sunday from 11:00am to 9:00pm.They offer free parking validation and accept reservations. See Details

The Restaurant at Patowmack Farm

Lovettsville, VA

The Restaurant at Patowmack Farm The Restaurant at Patowmack Farm offers seasonal, locally sourced, and organic food sourced directly from the farm on site. They provide dog-friendly tables outside in good weather, but you must make reservations and give them a heads up. The Restaurant at Patowmack Farm offers brunch, lunch, and a monthly Sunday supper as well as a list of wine, beer, and cocktails. They can provide vegan and vegetarian options with advance notice for weekly meals. Dinner is served Thursday through Saturday from 5:30pm to 8:30pm. Brunch and lunch are available Saturday and Sunday from 11:00am to 1:30pm. The monthly Sunday suppers run from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. Reservations are required for all meals. See Details

Vintage Tavern

Suffolk, VA

Vintage Tavern Vintage Tavern serves up elegant American fare with a Southern twist. Choose from a variety of menu options including appetizers, soups, salads, steak, ribs, chicken, seafood, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their nine pet-friendly outdoor tables (available at the front and back of the restaurant) while you enjoy your meal. Start off with a cold beer and an order of the Seared Foie Gras with micro root vegetable hash, a fried quail egg, and balsamic glaze. Next, tuck into the Twelve Ounce North American Bison Ribeye, with creamed spinach and thyme bearnaise. Or go for the Shrimp and Grits with North Carolina shrimp, tomatoes, scallions, andouille sausage, white wine, butter, and Cajun seasoning. Vintage Tavern is open Tuesday through Saturday from 5pm to 9pm, and Sunday from 4:30pm to 8pm. See Details

Lightfoot

Leesburg, VA

Lightfoot Lightfoot serves upscale New American cuisine in the charming setting of well-appointed former bank. Pets welcome outdoors in summer. See Details

Carmello's

Manassas, VA

Carmello's Carmello's offers Portuguese and Italian cuisine in a sophisticated, old world atmosphere. There are ten dog-friendly tables outside, but reservations are highly suggested. The menu changes depending on the season with offerings like Tuna Tartare, Ravioli Frutti Di Mare, and Coelho Asada. You'll also find several gluten free and vegetaria dishes to choose from. They also offer special menus for their wine dinners and holidays like Mother's Day. Carmello's is open for dinner Monday through Sunday from 5pm to 10pm. See Details

Clifton Inn

Charlottesville, VA

Clifton Inn Dogs are welcome at outdoor tables at this fine dining restaurant. The Clifton Inn's menu includes pate de Campagne, shrimp and grits with lamb sausage and goat cheese, steak frites, seared sea scallops, and cracked farro risotto. Clifton Inn is open seven days a week from 5:30pm � 9pm. See Details

456 Fish

Norfolk, VA

456 Fish 456 Fish offers an upscale dining experience with several small outdoor tables and dog-friendly seating. The menu centers around seafood dishes like oysters, crab cakes, scallops, lobster as well as some vegetarian options. Sunday brunch is offered from 10am to 4pm with lots of classic plates and morning cocktails. 456 Fish is open for dinner Sunday from 4pm to 9pm, Monday through Thursday from 5pm to 10pm, and Friday through Saturday from 5pm to 11pm. Reservations are highly encouraged. See Details

Summit Restaurant

Christiansburg, VA

Summit Restaurant Summit Restaurant, located in Christiansburg, VA, is a classy eatery that serves up fine fare in an elegant Victorian-style home. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Start off with a glass of wine and an order of the Crisp Calamari with hot cherry peppers. Next, tuck into the Sheep Entree - a grilled rack of lamb served with mint sauce, rice, and veggies. Or go for the Ahi Tuna - yellowfin tuna served with soy ginger lime sauce, tropical mango salsa, and rice. Summit Restaurant is open Tuesday through Saturday from 5pm to 9:30pm, and Sunday from 5pm to 9pm. See Details

Prospect Hill Bed & Breakfast Inn and Restaurant

Louisa, VA

Prospect Hill Bed & Breakfast Inn and Restaurant Prospect Hill Bed and Breakfast offers sophisticated dinners with the backdrop of the 18th century plantation. They will provide a dog-friendly table for you, but reservations are required. The menu is specially designed by the chef with options like stuffed quail or roasted rack of lamb. Seating is available from 6pm to 8pm with a four-course dinner Friday and Saturday evenings and a la carte pricing available Sunday through Thursday. The restaurant is closed on Tuesday. See Details

It's About Thyme

Culpeper, VA

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. See Details

Rowland

Richmond, VA

Rowland Bring Fido to the pet-friendly Rowland in Richmond, VA! This upscale eatery welcomes well-behaved dogs to join their owners for dinner at one of the outdoor tables. Begin with crispy calamari, try the quinoa-crusted eggplant parmigiana or local blackened shrimp for your entree, and finish with Virginia's homemade desserts to complete your meal. See Details

Circa 1918 Kitchen & Bar

Newport News, VA

Circa 1918 Kitchen & Bar Circa 1918 is a casual, upscale gastropub that offers four small, dog-friendly tables. Their menu is carefully crafted with interesting options like braised octopus leg, pomme frites, bison meatloaf, and more. You'll also find an intimate selection of after dinner drinks and house cocktails. Reservations are recommended. See Details