Joan

As soon as I checked in at SweetMilk and told them we had a dog, they were cleaning an outdoor table, asking our dog’s name and bringing Pebbles a bowl of water. The food was tasty and the service attentive. We will be back!

When I saw the five-star BringFido review for Grand Canyon Brewing in Kingman, I was eager to try it. But this was no five-star experience. We sat out on the concrete patio on a perfect September evening, but service was reasonably slow. When the food finally arrived, my order was incorrect and it took an another long wait to correct it. My burger was possibly the best of the food. My husband’s fish was overcooked and dry, and the Mac and cheese seemed watery and garlicky — not the comfort food we expected. The beer was good, which took the edge off the food and service. But we would not go back to any of their locations.

After a hot walk through the Fort Smith National Historic Site, we were happy to find the shady, fenced patio at Brickstreet. Our waitress brought water right away and offered to create a “pup cup” which was a huge bowl filled with beef brisket ends, chips and cheese. This restaurant was not just dog-friendly; they were dog-welcoming, and that made for a wonderful experience.

We have taken Pebbles twice to eat on the back patio at the Grumpy Rabbit in Lonoke, AR. She gets pets, treats, a water bowl, delicious food and great service. This place is a hidden gem!

Classic Coffee is locally owned and welcomes dogs on its large outside patio. We will be back!

This Hampton Inn is an older hotel in a bad neighborhood with nonexistent service and a rocky pet relief area. During our stay, one elevator was out of order, at least one ice machine did not work, the drawers in our room wouldn’t stay closed, and I could not get digital features to work. When we pulled onto the street, there were homeless people being chased off by three police cars. We consider it to be one of the worst Hampton Inns we’ve ever stayed in.

If you love diner food, Ed Walker’s is the place to go, offering curbside service and outdoor tables where you can dine with your dog. We opted for an outdoor table under the red-and-white drive-in awning. Before we could settle in, we had menus and water for Pebbles. She approved of the French dip sandwich, but we kept those delicious onion rings all to ourselves.
While you’re in the area, the Fort Smith National Historic Site is a great place for a walk with your dog.

We sat on the huge patio and enjoyed a delicious meal, with a burger patty for Pebbles. Maria provided excellent service and good food recommendations.

We took our dog Pebbles to Harbor Breakfast and sat outside in the blue wooden booths. The waitress knelt down to greet Pebbles as she took our orders. Service was prompt, as was the delicious food. This is a place we will come back to, time and again.

I had read good things about Little America and it’s dog park, which is a patch of gravel behind a chain-link fence. But it was adequate for humans to refuel, use the restroom

We stopped at Smitty’s on a Monday afternoon, found a cool spot on the huge patio, and ordered burgers for all of us — a cheeseburger for me, an Impossible Burger for my pescatarian hubby, and a plain burger pattie with no seasoning for Pebbles. It was love at first bite.

We never found the fenced dog park, but this is a huge park with plenty of space for your pup to explore.

Hop Gardens offers tasty pizza, sandwiches and salads with a wide selection of craft beers, with an expansive back patio that is totally dog friendly. As soon as I sat down with Pebbles, a waiter brought her a water bowl. Other diners stopped by to pet her, so she wasn’t just tolerated — she was welcomed. The bonus is that Hop Gardens is a short walk from our home in Curtis Park. Now that we’ve discovered it, we will be back often — especially for that vegetarian sweet pig pizza. The crust passes the Pebbles taste test.