Dog Friendly Waterfront Restaurants in Canada

The Secret Garden Restaurant is a dog-friendly, locally owned restaurant in Niagara Falls, ON, where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table on the spacious outdoor patio overlooking the American Falls, and order from a dog menu. They offer a vast menu selection for breakfast, lunch and dinner along with special daily features and various children’s selections. Enjoy soups, salads, sandwiches, burgers, pastas, steaks, seafoods and other delicious features.

Lido Waterfront Bar & Bistro is a dog-friendly waterfront bar and bistro in Victoria, BC, where Fido is welcome to join you on their seasonal patio. They serve a variety of pizza, tapas, salads fish tacos, and canapés alongside a full array of local craft beers on tap.

L'abri is a charming waterfront restaurant and bar in Cheticamp, NS, that has dog-friendly tables on the terrace in the back area. The menu features contemporary Canadian cuisine with a focus on fresh seafood, local beers, and creative cocktails. Menu highlights include fish and chips, mussels, seafood chowder, crab-lobster rolls, Acadian fricot, vegetarian curry, and a smash burger with fries. Gluten-free options are available, along with decadent desserts like rich chocolate cake.

The Bicycle Thief is a dog-friendly restaurant in Halifax, NS, offering fantastic food on the harbor. Fido is welcome to join you at a table on the outdoor patio, or at the outdoor bar. This waterfront restaurant serves classic, decadent Italian favorites like Insalata Panzanella, Linguine all'Aragosta, and Tagliata. Don't forget to ask a staff member about their dessert menu!

The Gables Restaurant in St. Andrews, NB, welcomes dogs at the pet-friendly outdoor tables on the waterfront patio overlooking the Bay of Fundy. The menu features seafood chowder, lobster rolls, scallops, shrimp, fish and chips, mussels, burgers, sandwiches, and other Canadian and American favorites.

Located on the water's edge in the picturesque town of Mahone Bay, at Rebecca's Restaurant everything on the menu is made in house and more than 80% of the meat, seafood, and produce used in dishes is locally sourced from farmers on the South Shore. Vegan, vegetarian, gluten free and restrictive allergy options are also available. Fido is welcome on the outdoor, pet-friendly patio.

The Growling Gator is a pet-friendly restaurant near the water in Grand Bend, ON. You and Fido are welcome to relax on their outdoor patio and soak up the beach vibes at an umbrella-covered table. Their menu offerings include nachos, salads, sandwiches, burgers and entrees. Sip on a pitcher of sangria or a frozen cocktail while enjoying the sunset over Lake Huron.

The River Restaurant is a pet-friendly eatery along the river in Woodstock, NB. You and Fido are welcome to relax on their outdoor patio at an umbrella-covered picnic table. Their menu offerings include salads, burgers, wraps, sandwiches and steak. They also have a selection of cold beverages and appetizers to enjoy while taking in views of the water.

Harbourview Marina Restaurant is a pet-friendly eatery located on the north shore of Lake Ontario in Brighton, ON. Dogs are welcome on the patio that overlooks the marina and Pesqu’ile Bay. The menu is a mixture of classic diner dishes, seafood options and more. You can choose from burgers, poutine, jambalaya and other specialties like vegetarian curry.

Enjoy delicious seafood on the dog-friendly patio at Grand Banker Bar & Grill, harbourside in Lunenburg, NS. Fido can join you at one of three outdoor tables with waterfront views. The lunch and dinner menus feature fresh Nova Scotian dishes and a selection of local wines and craft beers. Don't miss the Traditional Maritime Seafood Chowder, Blue Rocks Fish Cakes and the famous Banker Baked Beans.

Experience Spain at home at Olé Tapas, a pet-friendly establishment in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, QC. Fido is welcome to join you at a table on their outdoor terrace for authentic tapas that will delight your taste buds. You can savor traditional dishes like patatas bravas, tortilla española, and gambas al ajillo, accompanied by homemade sangria or a refreshing glass of cava.

The Waterfront River Pub and Terrace, located in Napanee, ON, CA, is a upscale-casual bar and eatery that serves up delicious fare with a fantastic view. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Start off with a glass of wine and an order of the Parmesan and Truffle Frites - hand-cut fries tossed with truffle oil and parmesan cheese, served with a rosemary-cracked pepper aioli. Next, chow down on the Loyalist Steak Sandwich with grilled striploin, crispy onions, Roquefort bleu cheese, green peppercorn sauce, and rosemary aioli on a garlic buttered ciabatta bun. Or go for the Duck Confit - crispy duck leg with purple cabbage marmalade atop artisan greens, cucumbers, blackberries, strawberries, Mandarin oranges, and housemade raspberry vinaigrette. The Waterfront River Pub and Terrace is open Sunday through Thursday from 11am to 11pm, and Friday through Saturday from 11am to 12am.

The Royal Moose Grill & Waterfront Patio at The Bobcaygeon Inn offers a large, dog-friendly riverfront patio in the heart of downtown, plus a garden and private dock in Bobcaygeon, ON. Their menu offers pub fare like wings, fish & chips, and hamburgers with fresh, hand-cut fries. Fido may join you at one of several tables on the waterfront terrace.

Waterfront Warehouse is a dog-friendly restaurant in Halifax, NS, where Fido can join you at an outdoor table on their lower patio's Pet Deck. The menu features seafood bowls, sandwiches, lobster, oysters and more. Note that the patio is seasonal, and owners should call ahead to confirm that it's open before visiting with Fido.

North Lake Boathouse Harbour Eatery is a dog-friendly waterfront restaurant in Elmira, PE. Fido is welcome to join you on the grassy area adjacent to the patio. The menu offers breakfast all day, subs, wraps, soups, salads, sandwiches, and seafood. Vegetarian options are available.

Bring Fido to enjoy the stunning waterfront patio and a dog menu at The Dockside Bistro in Campbellford, ON. This beautiful dog-friendly restaurant is set in an old renovated Church building from 1826 on the Trent Severn Waterway. Served in a relaxed atmosphere, their gourmet dishes include smoked meat poutine, The Dockside Bistro Burger, tortellini Primavera, and herb crusted salmon. Dogs are encouraged to join their owners at this quaint eatery for lunch or dinner.

Floathouse Patio & Grill in Ucluelet, BC, is dog friendly. During dinner, pet parents can dine alongside their canines on the shaded harborfront patio with heaters. Visitors can order a creative cocktail or cold beer to pair with options like seafood chowder, salmon burger and beef stroganoff.

Dogs are welcome on the pet-friendly, umbrella-shaded patio outside Lighthouse By 540 in Fredericton, NB. This seasonal waterfront restaurant invites two- and four-legged friends to enjoy lunch or dinner together. Order creative cocktails and craft beers with salads, bowls, sandwiches and dessert.

The Cove Inn is a pet-friendly restaurant in downtown Westport, ON, where dogs are welcome on the scenic waterfront patio during the warmer months. Staff often provide water bowls for four-legged guests while visitors enjoy seasonal menus featuring classic favorites and fresh new dishes.

Tailwinds Georgian Bay is a dog-friendly waterfront restaurant in Parry Sound, ON where Fido is welcome to join you on the wraparound partially covered deck. Watch the floatplane landings from the patio and ask the staff about the vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free options on the menu!