Dog Friendly American Restaurants in Fort Lauderdale, FL

There are 34 pet friendly American restaurants in Fort Lauderdale that welcome dogs at their outdoor tables. Need help to decide where to eat? Here’s a detailed description of each restaurant, along with pictures and reviews from other dog owners. Coming from out of town? Get a discounted rate on pet friendly hotels in Fort Lauderdale. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly Shuck & Dive Cajun Cafe
Shuck & Dive Cajun Cafe Shuck & Dive is a Cajun/creole restaurant with an outside patio that is very dog friendly. With large picnic tables, it seats groups big and small, and the cheeseburgers and gumbo are exceptional. They only serve beer and wine, but it's a great place to spend a lazy afternoon. See Details
Pet Friendly YOLO
YOLO Sit out on the exquisite patio lounge with your dog and enjoy the outdoor fire pit and a menu of contemporary American food. See Details
Gilbert's 17th Street Grill Gilbert's 17th Street Grill serves up great burgers, ribs, homemade soups, salads, and blackboard specials that include pan seared tuna, roast pork on garlic toast, and grilled portobello mushroom burger. Outdoor seating welcomes dogs. See Details
BurgerFi Serving certified American Angus burgers, free of antibiotics, hormones, and steroids, BurgerFi is a dog-friendly restaurant in Fort Lauderdale. Visitors to BurgerFi with Fido in tow can head to one of its many outdoor tables to dig into a heap of hand-cut fries and sip on a natural cane soda in the sunshine. The burger restaurant's menu is made up of burgers on both buns and crisp, hand-cut lettuce, hot dogs, onion rings and French Fries with toppings such as parmesan and herb, chili and cheese, cajun seasoning, and salt and vinegar. It also includes shakes and custard concretes. Craft beer and wine are available to wash it all down. Please note that table service isn't available, so your dog will need to be tied up outside when you go in to order. See Details
The Foxy Brown The Foxy Brown is a modern eatery located in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Fido is welcome to join you at an outside table as you sip on a craft cocktail. This dog-friendly restaurant offers shareable appetizers, salads, handhelds and more. Be sure to stop by for weekend brunch highlighting house specialties like their short rib benedict and white chocolate-raspberry pancakes. See Details
Big City Tavern There is something for everyone at Big City Tavern in Fort Lauderdale. A menu of new American cuisine, a rockin' bar scene, and dog-friendly outdoor seating. See Details
Quarterdeck Tucked off of Federal Highway and 17th Street Causeway in Fort Lauderdale, Quarterdeck is a dog-friendly restaurant specializing in fresh sea fare. Fido is welcome to join you at one of the outdoor tables on the patio, and even gets his own special dog menu! See Details
Bokamper's Sports Bar & Grill Bokamper's Sports Bar & Grill is a dog-friendly restaurant serving American fare and sushi to Fort Lauderdale locals and tourists alike. Fido is welcome at an outdoor table. The menu includes starters, wings, soups, handmade pizzas, signature salads, award-winning smokehouse BBQ ribs, handcrafted burgers, sandwiches, entrees such as steak, fish and chips, and tacos. See Details
The Downtowner The Downtowner, located in Fort Lauderdale, FL, is a casual American eatery that serves up a variety of delicious grub. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. They even offer special dog menus. For humans, start off with a cold beer and an order of the Spicy Tuna Wontons with sushi grade tuna, seaweed salad, cusabi, soy, sriracha, and sesame. Next, chow down on the Bacon Jam Burger - a half-pound burger topped with bourbon bacon jam and cheddar cheese. Or go for the Grilled Salmon Rockefeller topped with spinach and artichoke tapenade and bacon served with mashed potatoes and veggies. See Details
Club Nibbles Club Nibbles offers pet-friendly outdoor seating in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Bring Fido along while you enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner at one of the tables on the open-air patio along the intracoastal waterway. Their menu includes egg sandwiches, bagels, salads, sandwiches, coffee, beer, wine and more. A cold bowl of water and treats are available for your pup. See Details
The Floridian Join the Ft. Lauderdale tradition by eating breakfast at the Flo. Open 24/7 with dog-friendly seating, the Floridian offers fried pickles, salads, meatloaf sandwiches, and bourbon glazed pork chops. See Details
Doc B's Restaurant & Bar Doc B's Restaurant and Bar is a casual American eatery serving fast, fresh meals for lunch and dinner. Choose from a variety of tasty eats like healthful dishes, pizza, sandwiches, kebabs, bowls and salads. Dogs are welcome to join you at outdoor tables on the patio. See Details
Hot Dog Heaven Anyone craving a taste of Chicago will love Hot Dog Heaven, which has three pet-friendly outdoor tables where you and your dog can sit and enjoy a meal in the beautiful Florida sunshine. Hot Dog Heaven's specialty is there Chicago style dog- an all-beef hot dog on a poppy seed bun and topped with mustard, relish, chopped onions, tomatoes, celery salt, peppers, and a pickle. Either bustomize your own dog or grab one of the hot Italian sandwiches. According to reviews, Hot Dog Heaven tastes just like authentic Chicago dogs. See Details
Primanti Brothers Primanti Brothers, located in Fort Lauderdale, is a casual sandwich shop that serves up tasty Italian-American style grub. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their five pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Try the New Yorker Sandwich with pastrami, corned beef, Swiss cheese, and housemade spicy beer mustard. Or go for the Double Roast and Cheddar Sandwich with a half-pound of roast beef, double cheddar, and parmesan-horseradish mayo. See Details
Village Cafe The Village Cafe is located at the North Beach Hotel but is open to the public. There is ample outdoor seating with dog-friendly tables. While the outdoor options are plentiful, reservations are encouraged, especially for an evening meal. The menus include breakfast, lunch, and dinner. For breakfast, you'll find simple, flavorful options like the Ranchero Burrito and several egg dishes. The lunch and dinner menu is a little more substantial with a variety of starters, sandwiches, burgers, and entrees. Some of the favorites include their Lemon Thyme Chicken or the Fish and Chips. See Details
New York Marina Deli Anyone looking for a great deli sandwich can stop by New York Marina Deli, which has three pet-friendly outdoor tables where you and your dog can enjoy a meal while soaking up the beautiful Floridian sunshine. Stop by for either breakfast or lunch from 7am-3pm and grab one of their sandwiches, knishes, potato pancakes, salads, or rugelach. Try the Paul and Young Ron Special- corned beef and pastrami with sauerkraut, melted swiss cheese, and Russian dressing. If you keep a kosher diet, there are lots of options for you! See Details
N.Y. Deli N.Y. Deli is open Monday through Saturday from 7:00am to 4:00pm, and Sunday from 7:00am to 3:00pm. This small eatery serves up New York style deli cuisine, such as breakfast sandwiches, french toast, bagels topped with cream cheese and your choice of hand-sliced nova or lox, club sandwiches, and more. Grab a seat at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables and sip on a glass of freshly squeezed orange juice with Fido by your side. Try their Hot Corned Beef sandwich - house brined and barrel cured USDA choice brisket sliced to perfection. See Details
Joe's Cafe If you're looking for a classic diner experience, Joe's Cafe is the way to go. They have eight pet-friendly outdoor tables where you and your dog can enjoy a delicious meal in the beautiful Floridian weather. Joe's serves breakfast and lunch every day from 6:30am-3:30pm, and are happy to provide you with American classics. For breakfast, stop in for a stack of pancakes, fluffy omelet, or filling breakfast sandwich. For lunch, try a burger, salad, deli sandwich, or melt. If you're especially hungry, check out one of the Big Boppers- classic triple decker club sandwiches on toast. Make sure to ask about the daily specials! See Details
BurgerFi Serving certified American Angus burgers, free of antibiotics, hormones, and steroids, BurgerFi is a dog-friendly restaurant in Fort Lauderdale. Visitors to BurgerFi with Fido in tow can head to one of its twelve outdoor tables to dig into a heap of hand-cut fries and sip on a natural cane soda in the sunshine. The burger restaurant's menu is made up of burgers on both buns and crisp, hand-cut lettuce, hot dogs, onion rings and French Fries with toppings such as parmesan and herb, chili and cheese, cajun seasoning, and salt and vinegar. It also includes shakes and custard concretes. Craft beer and wine are available to wash it all down. Please note that table service isn't available, so your dog will need to be tied up outside when you go in to order. See Details
Morton's the Steakhouse The first Morton's opened its doors in 1978. Since then, they have grown to over seventy-four worldwide locations. At Morton's The Steakhouse on E Broward Blvd, you'll discover eight pet-friendly tables for dogs and their owners. The menu features USDA prime-aged steak, fresh seafood, hand-picked produce, appetizers, and desserts. Start your dining experience off with one of the appetizers, such as Ahi tuna tower, broiled sea scallops, tuna tacos, or short rib steak tacos. You can follow it up with a baked five onion soup, a chopped salad, a prime steak, or a rack of lamb. And, for dessert, you can indulge in Morton's legendary hot chocolate cake or a creme brulee. See Details
Fort Lauderdale, FL, US