Dog Friendly Restaurants in California

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 restaurants in California that will welcome Fido to join you at an outdoor table. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar
Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar is a dog-friendly eatery in Temecula that serves up a variety of delicious American fare. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. While your pup peruses his own menu with options like hamburger patties or grilled chicken and brown rice, humans can chow down on the unique PB & J Burger - a grilled half-pound burger topped with candied bacon, Havarti cheese, peanut butter, grape jelly, lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickles! See Details
Pet Friendly The Brewhouse Santa Barbara
The Brewhouse Santa Barbara Situated just a few blocks from the Santa Barbara Channel, the dog-friendly Brewhouse offers an array of innovative dishes, in-house craft brews, and outdoor patio seating. Sample from over 20 different ales and lagers to help wash down delicious options such as tiger prawns, Cobb salad, trip-tip sandwiches, grilled bratwurst, pan seared ahi, bacon-wrapped filet mignon, and beef stroganoff. As an added bonus, Fido can dine on the special doggy menu. Opens daily at 11am. See Details
Bluewater Grill Seafood Restaurant & Fish Market Make no bones about it, Bluewater Grill Seafood Restaurant & Fish Market in Temecula is as crazy about dogs as they are about the freshness of their seafood! You can dine together on their beautiful patio, where your pooch can enjoy fresh bowls of water and complimentary dog bones. They also have a special Dog Menu, with dishes like "House Made Bark Treats" and "Meat 'Roaff," that your pup will be sure to love! See Details
Robin's Restaurant Robin's Restaurant is a local favorite dog-friendly eatery in Cambria, CA. Fido is welcome to join you at a table in their beautiful outdoor garden for lunch or dinner, which features heaters to keep you and your pups warm. They serve handcrafted global cuisine, International fare, and farmer's market fresh options. Sunday brunch is also available. See Details
Simmzy's This beach-inspired spot in Huntington Beach has pet-friendly tables where you are welcome to sit with your dog. Simmzy's has a huge selection of craft beers, including some of their own like the Beach Cruiser Blonde and Tide Pool Pale Ale. You can start off with one of the appetizers, including Hawaiian Style Poke with Crispy Rice or Pork Belly Lettuce Wraps. Wood-fired pizzas make up most of the menu, with options like the Bacon Date Pizza and The Spicy Que, plus burgers with buns from Breadbar Bakestudio. See Details
The Forge The Forge, formerly known as Forge in the Forest, is a bistro-style eatery in Carmel, CA, where Fido is welcome to join you on their dog-friendly patio named, The Pound Patio. Pooches may order specialty items from their own Canine Cuisine menu. The patio is heaters and has fireplaces for chilly nights. The restaurant features gourmet dishes for lunch and dinner such as San Francisco style fondue, chicken satay lollipops, curry chicken paninis, Margherita pizza, fettuccine Alfredo, skirt steak and more. The Canine Cuisine menu offers items such as a cup of kibble, the Hot Diggity Dog, a Quarter Hounder, and Hen House Chicken Strips. See Details
Fred's Mexican Cafe in Old Town Fred's Mexican Cafe, located in San Diego, CA, is a dog-friendly Mexican sidewalk cafe where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table and enjoy his own dog menu. The $5 Doggie Menu includes Buddy's Bowl with chicken and fries, Snoopy's Scrambled with scrambled eggs, Chance's Chicken with grilled chicken, Baxter's Burger with a handmade patty, and Cujo's Carne with sliced carne asada. Humans can enjoy fajitas, enchiladas, salads, burritos, tacos, burgers and more. Don't forget the one of their house made margaritas to wash it all down. And save room for one of their desserts like the Flan & Bunuelos or the Churro Donut Tower! See Details
Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens - Liberty Station Stone Brewing World Bistro and Gardens - Liberty Station is a dog-friendly craft brewery committed to sustainability and the art of brewing. Dog owners wanting to try a beer from the place once called the "All-time Top Brewery on Planet Earth," by BeerAdvocate Magazine can do so alongside Fido at one of the Bistro's many outdoor tables. The World Bistro and Gardens menu includes items inspired by cultures around the world and its ingredients are locally sourced. Dishes include starters, soups, salads, entrees such as Stone Barbecue Duck Tacos, Crispy Skinned Salmon, and Spicy Lamb Sausage Rigatoni, sandwiches, and more. Diners with room for dessert can order a Chocolate-Hazelnut Tart, Spiced Carrot Cake or Stone Brownie Sundae. This location of World Bistro and Gardens is open Sunday from 11:00am to 9:00pm, Monday through Thursday from 11:30am to 9:00pm and Friday and Saturday from 11:30am to 10:00pm. See Details
Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar With locations across California, Texas, and Nevada, Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar in Irvine is a dog-themed eatery with cozy surroundings, dog-friendly seating, and an eclectic menu of hearty American eats. Menu favorites include campfire pot roast, BBQ baby back ribs, three-cheese pizza, fish tacos, chicken parmesan, sweet and spicy shrimp, and fettuccine Alfredo. See Details
Dorn's Original Breakers Cafe Dorn's Original Breakers Cafe is a dog-friendly, fine dining restaurant in Morro Bay where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table. While seafood is their main feature, they also offer pasta, chicken and steak dinners, as well as burgers and sandwiches. The hollandaise, desserts, and their popular garlic vinaigrette house dressing are all homemade from scratch. See Details
The Morrison The Morrison is dog friendly! The restaurant specializes in signature crafted burgers like the Ramen Burger, but they also offer fish and chips, and the off-the-menu special, Scottish eggs. The front patio is dog-friendly, and the restaurant even has a dog menu served on silver trays and topped with Milk-Bones. See Details
Wooly's Wooly's is a dog-friendly restaurant in Pismo Beach, CA, where you can experience an endless summer while sitting at a beachfront patio table with Fido at your side. Wooly's serves up a variety of traditional bar and grill eats, including Buffalo hot wings, steamed clams, carne asada tacos, pulled pork sandwiches, chili cheese burgers, and Cuban sandwiches. Be sure to ask for the dog menu! See Details
Cody's Cody's transforms only the freshest local ingredients into French toast, fluffy omelets, crisp salads and savory sandwiches. Located in La Jolla, CA, this pet-friendly eatery welcomes you and Fido to dine in surroundings that will soothe and calm, be it around the toasty fire pit or at an umbrella-covered table on their outdoor patio with ocean views. See Details
Rock & Brews Rock & Brews is a pet-friendly restaurant in El Segundo, CA. Your leashed furry friend can join you at their huge outdoor patio, where he can enjoy a complimentary dog menu. Options include chicken breast, a burger patty or bacon served over rice. Pet parents can enjoy a variety of American classics such as chili cheese fries, hot wings, submarine sandwiches and five-cheese mac n cheese. See Details
Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar is a pet-friendly dog-themed eatery in West Covina, CA that features cozy surroundings, heated outdoor seating, a special dog menu for Fido and an eclectic menu of hearty American eats for pet parents. See Details
SUR at the Barnyard Located in what was once the famed Thunderbird Bookstore in Carmel, Billy Quon's SUR at The Barnyard is a dog-friendly restaurant where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table. Their patio features heaters to keep you comfortable in cooler weather, and your pup can enjoy ordering from the dog menu featuring chicken, salmon and steak! Try their famous cheese bread, Chef Herman's chicken and waffles, salmon tacos, shrimp linguine, or the Kona Steak Plate. Reservations are strongly recommended. See Details
Top Dog Coffee Bar Top Dog Coffee Bar in Morro Bay, CA, welcomes Fido to join you for a micro-roasted coffee or espresso drink, plus breakfast burritos, paninis, and bagels. See Details
MacDuff's Public House MacDuff's Public House is a dog-friendly local Irish pub in South Lake Tahoe, CA. Outdoor seating is available in the summer months when you can Bring Fido to an umbrella-shaded table on the enclosed patio. Open for lunch and dinner, menu options include seasonal soups and salads, meat and seafood dishes, tacos, pasta, burgers, kebabs and wood-fired pizza. Pair your dish of choice with a classic pint of Guinness or your favorite draft beer. See Details
Breakwater Restaurant Breakwater Restaurant is a dog-friendly eatery in Santa Barbara, CA. In addition to having a dog menu just for its four-legged "paw-trons", it serves a delicious variety of dishes including Belgian waffles and three-egg omelets for breakfast, club sandwiches and tuna melts for lunch and fresh seafood and steak for dinner. Enjoy views of the Santa Barbara Harbor while you eat on its spacious, waterfront patio that welcomes dogs. See Details
Base Camp Pizza Co. Base Camp Pizza Co. is a dog-friendly eatery in South Lake Tahoe, CA, that serves pizza, pasta, and beer. There are two outdoor patios that are pet friendly. Water and treats are also provided. See Details
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