Denise
Reviews 
(6)
Disappointing Dog Park
El Estero Dog ParkThis is the only public, gated off leash dog park in the area (the next closest is in Seaside). While it's small, the real disappointment is that it's isolated/unpopular and the times I've gone there are some questionable people in cars parked right outside/along the dog park fence (many that hang out there but don't come in to the dog park). One time there was a group smoking there so you could smell it in the park. The park has a lot of potential!
Jun. 03, 2018
Great stop, not dog friendly (extra human needed)
The Grill at Lovers PointThe grill is great! Little family run shack on the beach that sells burgers, nuggets, fries, candy, ice cream, and the like. But there are signs indicating no dogs allowed. You'll have to send a friend to order/pick up food and then you have to find somewhere else to eat it. (No dogs allowed signs are posted around the beach/Lover's Point and nearby park.) Dogs are allowed on the recreational trail so you can walk and eat/find a bench off the trail.
Mar. 18, 2018
Dog friendly?
Hula's Island GrillI didn't think this place was dog friendly. They have a small outdoor area in the back past the restrooms, but I've never seen any dogs there. It's a fantastic place without Fido (I'd rate it 5 stars-food, ambiance, and service! Not 5 doggy bones). You'll have to leave Fido at home to enjoy dinner here.
Mar. 18, 2018
Patience required
Tarpy's RoadhouseI've visited Tarpy's a number of times now for lunch and dinner both with and without Fido. First, be prepared for slow service in general, but extra slow of you're outside with Fido (the worst service is dinner with Fido). They have heaters, which is especially nice at night. However, I'm pretty certain they forgot about us during dinner service more than once (they even had the lights turned off initially). Tarpy's in general is over priced (and the food is average at best and on the salty side). The interior ambiance is great (like going to someone's house-very cozy and a nice place to host a group or special occasion in one of their rooms/spaces). The outdoor seating (dog friendly) ambiance is great on a nice/sunny day, especially for lunch when they have all the tables/umbrellas open in the patio. It's less special for dinner outdoors. You pay more for ambiance/location than food/service. They do have a dog menu, which is a nice touch. I'd say bring Fido for lunch, but maybe find somewhere else for dinner or be prepared to have a long/patient dinner with lot of you and Fido time on the patio (no music).
Mar. 18, 2018
Great bakery, just not with Fido
Paris Bakery CafeLet me begin by saying this is a fantastic bakery! You should definitely visit, but perhaps not with fido or definitely with a second person and walk to the park nearby to enjoy your pastries. There are only 2 small metal tables (2 chairs each) outside (dog friendly). Additionally, you have to go inside (no dogs) to order, and since the tables are right at the entrance, if you're alone, Fido will be unattended with lots of customers walking by to get in/out. This place can be very busy/with a line, which can make the visit even more challenging with Fido.
Mar. 18, 2018
Great dog friendly seating!
Wave Street CafeI love that the patio (dog friendly space) has an ocean view and heaters (though the heaters do not reach all the tables). Fantastic ambiance and on occasion they have live music. Service is reliably good and the food is above average (nothing too special). I've only ever been there for breakfast/brunch, and think it's a great place to enjoy brunch with your dog on a nice day. Parking can be a challenge/not free and during summer (high tourist season) you will likely have to wait a while unless you go early.
Mar. 18, 2018
Photos 
(1)
