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 Fred's Mexican Cafe in Old Town
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
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
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
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
Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar is dog friendly! With locations across California, Texas, and Nevada, Lazy Dog Cafe is a dog-themed eatery with cozy surroundings, dog-friendly outdoor seating, and an eclectic menu of hearty American eats. Lazy Dog Cafe will give your dog a bowl of water and even offers a dog menu that includes a choice of a grilled hamburger patty or a grilled chicken breast served with brown rice! 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 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
The Cliff The Cliff offers a seafood-centric menu in a relaxing atmosphere with 180 degree ocean views from the multi-level dog-friendly patio. Their doggy menu features Precious' Puppy Plates with oatmeal, chicken, beef, salmon or prime rib. And they also have a puppy treat menu with a selection of all-natural organic treats like salmon snacks, carrot molasses, liver bites, calamari, pumpkin paws and more. For humans, breakfast, lunch, and dinner fare includes California Benedicts, huevos rancheros, strawberry French toast, crab cakes, ahi tuna burgers, carne asada burritos, garlic prawns, pan seared scallops, and filet mignon. See Details
Domenico's On The Wharf Domenico's On The Wharf serves Italian and seafood dishes in Monterey, CA. Your leashed pup can join you on their pet-friendly patio, where Fido will be offered a dog menu. Be sure to try their Dungeness Crab melt on freshly baked ciabatta bread or the classic Fish and Chips. See Details
Daybreak Island Grill Daybreak Island Grill is a dog-friendly eatery in San Diego, CA, where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table for breakfast or lunch, and even get a doggy meal! Their Hawaiian inspired menu features items like Banana Bread French Toast, Luau Pancakes, breakfast sandwiches and burritos, Eggs Benedicts, Loco Moco, Kalua Pulled Pork, burgers and more. See Details
Half Moon Bay Brewing Company A fun brewery with a West coast twist. Outdoor dining by the fire pits is a big draw, and best of all it's Fido friendly. 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
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. Inside or out, the surroundings will soothe and calm, be it the toasty fire pit or dog-friendly patio's ocean view. See Details
Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar is dog friendly! With locations across California, Texas, and Nevada, Lazy Dog Cafe is a dog-themed eatery with cozy surroundings, dog-friendly outdoor seating, and an eclectic menu of hearty American eats. Lazy Dog Cafe will give your dog a bowl of water and even offers a dog menu that includes a choice of a grilled hamburger patty or a grilled chicken breast served with brown rice! See Details
Artemis Lakefront Cafe Artemis Lakefront Cafe serves authentic Greek and Mediterranean dishes in a casual and lively atmosphere with dog-friendly outside tables. Popular menu choices include dolmas, falafel, babba ghanoush, lamb or chicken gyros, souvlake, mousaka, and baklava for dessert. Dogs are welcome to join their owners on the spacious waterfront patio. Artemis Lakefront Cafe is open from 8am to 10pm seven days a week. 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 and will even get to order from the Doggy Menu! While your pup chows down on chicken, salmon or even steak, you'll be treated to SUR's variety of dishes like its famous cheese bread, Chef Herman's chicken and waffles, salmon tacos, shrimp linguine or the Kona Steak Plate. Reservations are strongly recommended. See Details
1909 1909 is a gastropub in Old Town Temecula that serves smoked wings, bison burgers, and summer pasta. Wash it all down with a refreshing craft beer or cocktail. Both the front and back patios are dog friendly and offer a special menu just for Fido. Stop in for dinner, or Saturday and Sunday brunch featuring bottomless mimosas and a tableside Bloody Mary cart. 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
Redwood Cafe Located in the heart of Sonoma County, Redwood Cafe in Cambria offers a laid back Bohemian ambiance, homestyle American eats, and dog-friendly patio seating. Enjoy breakfast all day, burgers and hot sandwiches, fresh salads, butternut squash ravioli, fish and chips, and sizzling fajitas. Opens daily at 7:30am. See Details
Stuft Pizza Bar & Grill Stuft Pizza Bar & Grill is a dog-friendly restaurant in La Quinta, CA, where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table. Their menu includes not only pizza, but also fresh salads, seafood, burgers, steak, tapas, craft beers, and a wine list from around the world. See Details
Zorro's Cafe and Cantina Dogs are welcome at Zorro's Cafe and Cantina, a Mexican restaurant in Pismo Beach, CA. Outside seating is pet friendly. See Details
Cafe Fina Café Fina is a full-service fine dining restaurant, serving lunch and dinner in Monterey, CA. Dogs are welcome at outdoor tables and there's even a dog menu! See Details