Dog Friendly Restaurants in Africa & the Middle East

Whisk is a specialty food and wine bar in Centurion, South Africa serving tapas & wine, plus dog-friendly seating and an outdoor play area for kids. Their menu offers a diverse selection of plates made with fresh ingredients that are sure to please any palate. Don't forget to order a treat for Fido off of the doggy menu featuring gummy treats, doggy desserts, and build-a-bowl dog meals.

Dogs roam freely at this sunny Dunkley Square eatery. Bring along well-behaved furry friends and sit outside under the trees while you tuck in to the hearty Greek cuisine. Dogs are given bowls of water to drink and sometimes even a meaty lamb bone to keep them occupied. Sociable dogs are also welcome to sit inside, with some even perching on their own chairs

Freedom301 is a dog-friendly American bar and diner in Paarl, ZA. Fido is welcome to join you at a table on the patio. The motorcycle-themed eatery serves a variety of burgers along with craft beer, whiskey, wine, and cocktails.

Cafe Jack is pet friendly! They welcome dogs on leashes on their sea facing balcony, situated in the picturesque village of Betty's Bay, 60 minutes from Cape Town. Serving truly homemade continental-style dishes from an all day breakfast, delicious main meals and afternoon tea. Enjoy the best coffee in the Overberg and 360 degree sea and mountain views.

Vovo Telo Bakery + Cafe - Steenberg loves putting our great breads together with the finest, fresh ingredients we can find to try and create something special everyday.

Dog-friendly Mug and Mutt Coffee Shop in Pretoria, ZA, welcomes your pup to join you at a table in their spacious outdoor garden. Their menu includes a variety of coffee drinks, pies, sandwiches and treats for Fido.

Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor, pet-friendly table on the patio at Piza Ē Vino Hartenbos, an Italian restaurant in Mossel Bay, ZA. Enjoy menu items like calamari, focaccia, gnocchi, pizza, pasta and more. They also serve a kids menu, vegan and vegetarian options, and a wine menu.

Take the family and the canine friends to this upmarket farm stall and deli. Pets are given bowls of water to lap up.

Inspired by the Frenchie dog, Cafe Frenchie is a casual, dog-friendly French bistro in Paarl, ZA, featuring a coffee and wine bar, and a dog menu! Order grilled chicken strips, toasted cheese, or scrambled eggs on toast for Fido. Their menu for humans features breakfast specialties such as Croque Monsieur, omelettes, banana French toast, smashed avocado, and other egg dishes. For lunch, enjoy items like toasted sandwiches, salads, wraps, and burgers. Baked goods, quiche, gourmet milkshakes, and smoothies are also available all day. Their bar serves beer, wine, cider, and cocktails.

Terbodore Cafe is a dog-friendly restaurant in Franschhoek, ZA with plenty of seats outside under the trees, and lots of space for dogs and people. Enjoy good coffee and interesting menu option in a laid-back café environment.

Elephant Walk is a dog-friendly restaurant in Port Elizabeth where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table. Their menu specializes in French cuisine and venison.

Set in a tranquil park, Moyo Zoo Lake offers a retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life. By day, Moyo offers a relaxed, family (and pet) friendly atmosphere. Tables are set out in the park, and the surrounding trees offer a canopy of shadow to protect against the harsh sun. Hire a row boat, feed the ducks and watch while the kids do African arts and crafts with Moyo Magic. As the African sun sets, cocktails are served on the deck and fabulous live music set the tone for an extraordinary evening of fine African dining and soulful vibes. The Moyo experience always starts with a song from the Wishy-Washy ladies, welcoming you in the age-old tradition of hand-washing and face painting before the feast begins!

This grand five-star hotel offers guests the chance to bring along their dogs (under knee-height) for a luxurious getaway filled with plenty of pampering. The Café Grill and Leopard Bar ‘Bark-a-Licious’ menu for small dogs includes beef fillet steak with boiled potato wedges and gravy, and ostrich mince with cooked oats, flax seeds, fresh apple and dried cranberries; while ‘The Purrfect Choice’ menu for cats features delicacies such as salmon trout with scrambled eggs, and poached chicken breast with flax seeds, potato, garden peas and chicken comsommé.

Tapas Style cuisine with delicious freshly baked bread. Good choice of their own wines. Pet friendly when dining outside in the vineyards. Off the N2 in between The Crags and Plettenberg Bay, Garden Route, South Africa.

Circus Circus Cafe, locate in Durban, ZA, is a restaurant and cafe with outside, dog-friendly seating. Enjoy variety of items from their menu including salads, steaks, seafood, pastas, curries and more. They also offer perfectly brewed drinks by their baristas.

Diners are welcome to bring their own friendly pooches to sit outside while enjoying the legendary pizzas. Smaller, well-behaved dogs are allowed inside on certain occasions and all pups will be given a bowl of water. For every Luna pizza (topped with tomato, mozzarella, feta, bacon and avo) ordered, R10 will be donated to animal rescue group DARG.

Something Good Roadhouse is a dog-friendly restaurant in Gqeberha, Port Elizabeth, ZA. Your leashed dog is welcome to join you at a table on the ocean-view patio. Enjoy the views of Pollock Beach and try their pollock burger, hunga busta burger, mzanzi nachos, or avalanche pizza while you're visiting!

Cobblestone Bistro & Bakery is a dog-friendly bistro in Port Elizabeth where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table. Whether it’s for a quick cappuccino or a relaxing lunch, their menu features farm-style meals and baked good to please every palate. Enjoy items like freshly baked pies and quiches, Greek salad, pizza, pancakes, butternuts, ciabatta and artisanal breads baked daily, and more.

Dogs must be outside on the veranda.

Located on 4th Ave Parkhurst, Nice on 4th is one of Joburg’s most popular cozy breakfast, brunch & lunch spots. Known for their breakfast baskets, and friendly atmosphere, Nice on 4th is a great spot for a lazy lunch & wine. Dogs are welcome to join you at outdoor tables.