Sail Pavilion is an open-air, dog-friendly waterfront retreat along the Tampa Riverwalk with 360-degree views, a full bar, and a menu of salads, sandwiches, and light appetizers. Guests can arrive by car or boat through Seddon Channel and use public docking in front of the restaurant. Equipped with stainless-steel dog water dishes, clean up station, free doggy treats, and a dog menu with yummy smoothies.

Located on the Intercoastal, Coconuts serves fresh seafood and global wines in a casual waterfront setting with dog-friendly outdoor seating. Menu includes grilled jerk wings, crab cake salad, local fish of the day, jambalaya, lobster rolls, and mahi sandwiches.

Dexter's prides itself on providing a fun, relaxed atmosphere with a main menu of handcrafted fresh food, lunch and dinner menus that change monthly and more than 30 red and white wines, champagne, ports and sherries by the glass. Brunch is a particular standout. In addition, Dexter's features live music (with no cover), cutting edge artwork and creative culinary environment at an excellent value.

GrillSmith Restaurant in the Carrollwood area of Tampa has a spacious outdoor patio where you can sit and eat with your dog. Menu features spicy Thai shrimp, BBQ pulled pork flatbread, bourbon salmon, center-cut sirloin, and chicken caprese, plus handcrafted margaritas, martinis, and sangria.