Dog Friendly Waterfront Restaurants Near VPS Airport

AJ's on the Bayou is a pet-friendly restaurant in Fort Walton Beach, FL, offering a relaxed and inviting atmosphere where you and your pup can enjoy a meal. Located on a picturesque waterfront, your pooch can join you on their spacious outdoor deck while you savor fresh seafood for lunch and dinner. Brunch is available on Sundays.

Well-behaved dogs can join their owners at Doc's Oyster Bar in Valparaiso, FL. This pet-friendly seafood restaurant welcomes pets on its large patio that overlooks the water with a dozen tables. Menu items include oysters, peel & eat shrimp, po'boys, salads, burgers, and more.

Weary travelers in need of some down home Cajun cookin' will be happy they discovered Ernie's Dockside Oyster Bar, a festive waterfront eatery offering scrumptious cuisine and dog-friendly outdoor seating. Strap on those feedbags and feast on a mouthwatering menu that includes boudin balls, catfish strips, BBQ shrimp, fresh and baked oysters, smoked tuna rolls, crab cake sandwiches, muffaletta, po'boys, crawfish platters, top sirloin steak, steamed snow crab, grilled redfish, and bread pudding a la mode for dessert. Dogs are welcome at deck tables overlooking the scenic Boggy Bayou. Ernie's Dockside Oyster Bar & Cafe is open Tuesday through Sunday from 11am to 10pm and is closed Mondays.

Wharf 850 is a pet-friendly restaurant in Niceville, FL. Your pup can tag along at an outdoor table overlooking the water, where he'll be brought a water bowl. Food options include appetizers, salads, pastas, fresh seafood and more. Sunday brunch is also on site.