Dog Friendly American Restaurants in Lakewood Ranch, FL

Cafe in the Park is an Urban Terrace cafe located in Payne Park in downtown Sarasota. Specializing in sandwiches, salads, coffee. Indoor and outdoor seating overlooking park and downtown.

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Popi's Place

Bradenton, FL

Popi's Place

Popi's place is a small, Florida-based chain that specializes in American and Greek comfort food. This location in Bradenton offers several dog-friendly tables in the covered area in front of the restaurant. The menu is vast with a wide selection of breakfast plates, sandwiches, burgers, seafood, steak, and pasta. House specials include the Signature Liver and Onions and the Chicken Provo. This location is open daily from 6:00am to 8:30pm.

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Stonewood Grill & Tavern

University Park, FL

Stonewood Grill & Tavern

Stonewood Grill & Tavern in University Park hosts seven pet-friendly tables where you can enjoy a night out with Fido. The restaurant offers a romantic yet relaxed ambiance that complements the diverse menu. Whether you're craving a juicy steak or freshly prepared seafood, Stonewood Grill & Tavern is sure to have something to please your palate. House favorites include indulgent plates like the Short Ribs with Butternut Squash Ravioli or Boursin Stuffed Beef Medallions. The menu is matched with an equally diverse wine list and cocktail menu sure to end your night right.

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First Watch

Bradenton, FL

First Watch

First Watch, located in Bradenton, is a casual cafe-style eatery that serves up a variety of delicious dishes. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their three pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Try the Chile Chorizo Omelette filled with chorizo, avocado, green chilies, roasted onions, cheddar, Monterey jack, sour cream, and house-made pico de gallo. Or go for the Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict - two poached eggs atop toasted ciabatta, topped with wild Alaskan smoked Sockeye salmon, red onion, tomato, and hollandaise, served with lightly dressed organic mixed greens. If you're stopping by for lunch, chow down on the Roast Beef and Havarti Sandwich with roast beef, horseradish Havarti, house-roasted onions, tomato, and lemon-dressed arugula on grilled parmesan-crusted sourdough, served with a side of horseradish sauce.

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Clasico Cafe and Bar

Sarasota, FL

Clasico Cafe and Bar

For brunch, lunch, dinner, and even late night offerings, check out Clasico Cafe and Bar, which has five pet-friendly outdoor tables on their patio. Clasico has a beautiful view of downtown Sarasota located right in the restaurant district, and they occasionally even have live music on the patio. Stop by on a weekday after work for happy hour specials every weekday from 3:30-6pm, or come for dinner and get a classic like the fish tacos or Chef Guillaume's signature chicken pot pie.

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Paradise Grill

Nokomis, FL

Paradise Grill

Paradise Grill is a pet-friendly restaurant in Nokomis, FL where Fido can join you on the outdoor patio. Locals and tourists both enjoy the coastal-inspired menu with items like Mahi sliders and shrimp tacos. Paradise Grill has regular live entertainment.

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Applebee's

Bradenton, FL

Applebee's

Applebee's is a dog-friendly grill and bar serving Bradenton locals and tourists alike. Visitors to FL-70 can head to one of Applebee's ten outdoor tables to dig into a plate of Double Crunch Bone-In Wings, smothered in Honey BBQ sauce, alongside Fido. The grill and bar's menu includes appetizers such as Chicken Wonton Tacos, Spinach and Artichoke Dip, and Cheeseburger Egg Rolls, pasta, seafood, chicken dishes, burgers, sandwiches, tacos, salads, steaks, and more. Diners with room for dessert can order a Blue Hawaiian Long Island Iced Tea and a Triple Chocolate Meltdown to top it all off.

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Five Guys

Bradenton, FL

Five Guys

Five Guys, located in Bradenton, is a popular burger joint that serves up a variety of tasty eats. Choose from menu options including burgers, sandwiches, hot dogs, fries, milkshakes, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Try the Bacon Cheeseburger - two hand-formed patties grilled to perfection, two strips of bacon, and two slices of American cheese on a soft sesame seed bun, piled high with the toppings of your choice (mayo, lettuce, pickles, grilled onions and mushrooms, relish, jalapenos, hot sauce, and more!) Before you leave, snag one of their hand-spun Milkshakes with your favorite mix-ins (bananas, cherries, coffee, malted milk, Oreo cookies, Oreo cream, bacon, peanut butter, and more!) Please note that table service isn't available, so your dog will need to be tied up outside while you go in to order.

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Applebee's

Sarasota, FL

Applebee's

Applebee's is a dog-friendly grill and bar serving Sarasota locals and tourists alike. Visitors to University Parkway can head to one of Applebee's outdoor tables to dig into a plate of Double Crunch Bone-In Wings, smothered in Honey BBQ sauce, alongside Fido. The grill and bar's menu includes appetizers such as Chicken Wonton Tacos, Spinach and Artichoke Dip, and Cheeseburger Egg Rolls, pasta, seafood, chicken dishes, burgers, sandwiches, tacos, salads, steaks, and more. Diners with room for dessert can order a Blue Hawaiian Long Island Iced Tea and a Triple Chocolate Meltdown to top it all off.

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Panera Bread

Sarasota, FL

Panera Bread

Panera Bread on Bee Ridge Road has eight pet-friendly outdoor tables, so you can bring your dog along to dine. The popular national chain serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks. Stop by early for one of their freshly baked breakfast sandwiches, pastries, or Baked Egg Souffles. Panera Bread is known for their fresh, and clean eating salads, soups, and sandwiches like Bacon Turkey Bravo, Napa Almond Chicken Salad, and Steak and White Cheddar Panini. They have a full espresso and coffee bar where you can get signature drinks like the Hot Chocolate with Chocolate Chip Marshmallows, and Plum Ginger Hibiscus Tea. Please note that table service isn't available, so your dog will need to be tied up outside while you go in to order.

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Glory Days Grill

Bradenton, FL

Glory Days Grill

Glory Days Grill, located in Bradenton, FL, is a casual sports bar-style eatery that serves up an array of delicious grub. Choose from menu options including starters, wings, soups, salads, burgers, sandwiches, pork, ribs, chicken, fish, pasta, steak, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Start off with a cold beer and an order of the Santa Fe Egg Rolls stuffed with chicken, pepper jack, jalapenos, chili peppers, black beans, spinach, corn, cilantro, and garlic, served with an avocado-ranch dipping sauce. Next, chow down on the MVP Black Angus Burger topped with cheddar, grilled onions, and hickory chipotle sauce. Or go for the Chicken and Waffles - a buttermilk Belgian waffle topped with crispy sweet heat chicken tenders, maple syrup, and homemade cinnamon butter, served with mashed potatoes.

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Patricks 1481

Sarasota, FL

Patricks 1481

Patricks serves up burgers, salads, and seafood for lunch and dinner. During the weekend, customers can enjoy pancakes and more with other pet parents in the outdoor seating area. Waitstaff will even bring a dog bowl of water out for your four-legged friend!

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Beckham's on the Trail

Sarasota, FL

Beckham's on the Trail

Beckham's on the Trail is a casual, dog-friendly eatery in Sarasota, FL, where Fido can join you at an outdoor table. The restaurant is best known for their fish and chips and the large gluten free selection. Their offerings include burgers, seafood, steak, and other hits. Even the fried foods are gluten free.

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Jolly Roger's Grub & Pub

Tierra Verde, FL

Jolly Roger's Grub & Pub

Fido is welcome on the patio outside Jolly Roger's Grub & Pub, a pet-friendly tavern in Tierra Verde, FL. Famous for their deliciously messy, casual comfort food and the entertaining, rowdy service, this eatery is sure to offer a swashbuckling good time. Enjoy burgers, ribs, tacos, sandwiches and signature cocktails. Weekend brunch is served. Please note that this establishment is adults only after 10:00 PM.

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Miller's Ale House

Sarasota, FL

Miller's Ale House

Miller's Ale House is a dog-friendly sports bar and restaurant chain. The Sarasota, FL, location offers outdoor patio seating for you and Fido. The menu features a selection of wings and shareable appetizers, seafood and steak, burgers, soups, salads and pasta dishes.

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Linger Lodge Restaurant

Bradenton, FL

Linger Lodge Restaurant

The Linger Lodge Restaurant, located in Bradenton, FL, is certainly a classic, old Florida staple where the walls are lined with stuffed Florida wildlife. Your pup is welcome to join you at one of the picnic tables on their pet-friendly patio. The restaurant is a bit off the beaten path, located at the Linger Lodge Campground. The menu features uniquely Floridian options like alligator, frog legs, and Gulf Grouper. If you're not feeling especially adventurous, they serve plenty of dishes with shrimp, chicken, steak, and other familiar dishes. Please note reservations are recommended for outdoor seating.

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Norma Jean's Sports Bar and Grill Osprey

Osprey, FL

Norma Jean's Sports Bar and Grill Osprey

Norma Jean's Sports Bar and Grill has been serving great burgers, wings, and sandwiches in the Sarasota County area for over 25 years. Burger meat is delivered fresh daily from Herman's Meat Market in Venice, FL. Stop in to enjoy a game and the cool breeze on the dog-friendly patio featuring 4 large flat screen TVs. A doggy menu is available and Fido eats for free during Yappy Hour on Mondays from 4pm to closing.

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Popi's Place Too

Palmetto, FL

Popi's Place Too

For Greek and American food with a family atmosphere, try the family-operated Popi's Place Too, which has four pet-friendly outdoor tables. They open early and serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner and pride themselves on their willingness to accommodate any dieary preferences. Popi's prepares their food fresh daily, and specializes in comfort food, some of which has a greek twist. Try the signature liver and onions or the greek gyro!

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EGGS-TRAordinary Cafe

Nokomis, FL

EGGS-TRAordinary Cafe

Eggs-Traordinary is proof that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. This popular morning and midday dining spot offers traditional American eats in a casual, inviting setting that welcomes dogs in the outside seating area. Dig into favorite dishes such as bacon and eggs, biscuits and gravy, corned beef hash, blueberry pancakes, and Belgian waffles, The lunch crowd won't feel left out with menu options like Caesar salad, black and bleu burgers, Monte Cristo paninis, BLT wraps, French dips, tuna melts, and grouper sandwiches. Dogs can join their owners at one of the eight covered tables on either side of the entrance. Eggs-Traordinary Breakfast & Lunch Cafe is open from 7am to 3pm seven days a week,

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Eat Here - Siesta Key

Sarasota, FL

Eat Here - Siesta Key

Dig into hearty tacos with lobster and shrimp topped with coleslaw or a quinoa vegan salad with chickpeas, carrots, and currants. Outdoor seating is pet friendly!

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