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Dog Friendly American Restaurants in California

No need to leave Fido in the hotel room when you want to grab a bite! No matter where you’re headed, we can point you towards great American restaurants in California that will welcome Fido to join you at an outdoor table. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly SUR at the Barnyard

SUR at the Barnyard

SUR at the Barnyard

Located in what was once the famed Thunderbird Bookstore in Carmel, Billy Quon's SUR at The Barnyard is a dog-friendly restaurant where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table. Their patio features heaters to keep you comfortable in cooler weather, and your pup can enjoy ordering from the dog menu featuring chicken, salmon and steak! Try their famous cheese bread, Chef Herman's chicken and waffles, salmon tacos, shrimp linguine, or the Kona Steak Plate. Reservations are strongly recommended.

Pet Friendly Dine n Dash Pub & Grill

Dine n Dash Pub & Grill

Dine n Dash Pub & Grill

Dine n Dash Pub & Grill is a dog-friendly restaurant serving garden fresh comfort food to Colfax locals and tourists alike. Visitors to Dine n Dash can head to one of its many outdoor tables on their covered patio to dig into a pulled pork sandwich, topped with coleslaw and bbq sauce, alongside their furry friend. Their menu also includes breakfast items, large salads made fresh daily, a range of burgers, sandwiches, gluten-free and vegan options, pasta, Mexican fare, and hot entrees.

Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar

Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar

Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar is dog friendly! With locations across California, Texas, and Nevada, Lazy Dog Cafe is a dog-themed eatery with cozy surroundings, dog-friendly outdoor seating, and an eclectic menu of hearty American eats. Lazy Dog Cafe will give your dog a bowl of water and even offers a dog menu that includes a choice of a grilled hamburger patty or a grilled chicken breast served with brown rice!

Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar

Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar

Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar is dog friendly! With locations across California, Texas, and Nevada, Lazy Dog Cafe is a dog-themed eatery with cozy surroundings, dog-friendly outdoor seating, and an eclectic menu of hearty American eats. Lazy Dog Cafe will give your dog a bowl of water and even offers a dog menu that includes a choice of a grilled hamburger patty or a grilled chicken breast served with brown rice!

Nottingham's Tavern

Big Bear Lake, CA

Nottingham's Tavern

Nottingham's Tavern serves California cuisine in a cozy lodge-like setting with a seasonal dog-friendly outdoor patio available May thru October. Sample from a menu that features duck wings, cheese quesadillas, BBQ burgers, tri-tip sandwiches, prime rib, and blackened salmon, Opens at 11am during the week and 8am on weekends.

Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar

West Covina, CA

Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar

Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar is a pet-friendly dog-themed eatery in West Covina, CA that features cozy surroundings, heated outdoor seating, a special dog menu for Fido and an eclectic menu of hearty American eats for pet parents. The patio is open weather permitting, so owners should call ahead to confirm availability.

Cafe Nouveau

Housed in a charming 1920s era Spanish bungalow, Cafe Nouveau offers California cuisine and a heated, dog-friendly patio surrounded by lush Mediterranean gardens. Menu features ahi avocado rolls, bamboo pot stickers, blue lump crab cakes, ancho chile pork, chimichuri chicken, grilled tofu, and herb crusted halibut.

LuLu California Bistro

Palm Springs, CA

LuLu California Bistro

Lulu California Bistro is a dog-friendly restaurant in the heart of downtown Palm Springs, CA. Fido is welcome at outdoor tables on the spacious patio. Known for its modern California cuisine, Lulu serves up fresh and flavorful dishes for breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy everything from gourmet omelets and fluffy pancakes to fresh seafood, hand-tossed pizzas, and premium steaks. Signature favorites include the ahi tuna tartare, classic lobster roll, and the delicious braised short ribs. Gluten-free and vegetarian options are available.

California Burger

South Lake Tahoe, CA

California Burger

California Burger in South Lake Tahoe, CA, offers all-natural beef burgers, wings, salads, sandwiches, old fashioned shakes, 100 different whiskeys, and craft beer on tap. Outdoor seating area is dog friendly. There's even a menu for Fido!

Cafe 222

Cafe 222 is a casual lunch and dinner spot located in the Gaslamp Quarter with dog-friendly patio seating. Menu includes waffles, scrambles, biscuits and gravy, buttermilk pancakes, chopped chicken salads, tuna melts, and ham and Swiss paninis. Open daily 7am to 1:45pm.

Betty Burgers

Betty Burgers serves up delicious burgers, malts, sweet potato fries, and a friendly place for Fido at their outdoor dining tables. Hours of operation are 11am to 9pm Sunday through Thursday and 11am to 9:30pm Friday and Saturday.

Raglan Public House

Raglan Public House

Raglan Public House is a lively San Diego restaurant with dog-friendly outdoor seating. Known for its creative, grass-fed burgers like the Wagyu Smash Burger and bold options like the Habanero Fried Chicken Sandwich, the menu also features tasty appetizers such as pretzels with spicy mustard, onion dip, and sausage rolls. Guests can enjoy hearty entrees like fish and chips, New Zealand meat pies, and chicken pot pie, along with fresh salads including shrimp-mango and steak Caesar.

Summerland Beach Cafe

Summerland Beach Cafe

Summerland Beach Cafe is just 6 miles south of Santa Barbara in a nice beach community. It's a converted Victorian home serving breakfast and lunch all day long. Outdoor patio welcomes dogs. Treats and water are available.

Simmzy's

Huntington Beach, CA

This beach-inspired spot in Huntington Beach has pet-friendly tables where you are welcome to sit with your dog. Simmzy's has a huge selection of craft beers, including some of their own like the Beach Cruiser Blonde and Tide Pool Pale Ale. You can start off with one of the appetizers, including Hawaiian Style Poke with Crispy Rice or Pork Belly Lettuce Wraps. Wood-fired pizzas make up most of the menu, with options like the Bacon Date Pizza and The Spicy Que, plus burgers with buns from Breadbar Bakestudio.

The Peg House

Located in a post and beam building made with hand hewn redwood and joined by wooden pegs, The Peg House is a dog-friendly, award-winning restaurant serving deli dishes to Leggett locals and tourists alike. Dog owners with a hankering for a breakfast burrito can head to one of its many outdoor tables to enjoy alongside their canine companion. The Peg House's menu includes a variety of burgers, salads, sandwiches, hot dogs, bread, BBQ Oysters, and more. Frequent visitors recommend stopping in during the summer for its live music and ordering the Salmon Burger and a glass of fresh squeezed lemonade. The Peg House is open seven days a week from 7am to 9pm.

The Attic

The Attic in Long Beach, CA offers Southern food and a full bar, set in a 19th-century house, with a large dog-friendly outdoor patio and a dog menu. Enjoy dining on dishes such as cinnamon French toast, mac 'n' Cheetos, short rib poutine, muffuletta sandwiches, bourbon glazed steak, and buttermilk fried chicken.

Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar

Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar

Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar is dog friendly! With locations across California, Texas, and Nevada, Lazy Dog Cafe is a dog-themed eatery with cozy surroundings, dog-friendly outdoor seating, and an eclectic menu of hearty American eats. Lazy Dog Cafe will give your dog a bowl of water and even offers a dog menu that includes a choice of a grilled hamburger patty or a grilled chicken breast served with brown rice!

Novo Restaurant & Lounge

San Luis Obispo, CA

Novo Restaurant & Lounge

Located in the heart of downtown San Luis Obispo with a lovely dog-friendly creekside patio, Novo serves an upscale menu of international cuisine and a wide selection of craft beer, global wines, and classic and signature cocktails. Choose from delicious options such as calamari, Singapore chicken satay, diver scallops, grilled lamb chops, Thai red vegetable curry, and roasted quail.

Luna Red

San Luis Obispo, CA

Luna Red is a dog-friendly tapas bar and restaurant at Mission Plaza in San Luis Obispo, CA. Dogs can join you outside on the umbrella-shaded patio with heaters during lunch, dinner and weekend brunch. Order a craft cocktail or an award-winning wine to pair with options like tuna ceviche, coconut shrimp tacos or lamb chop frites.

From Scratch

From Scratch prepares wonderful breakfasts and light lunches and dinners and features a patio with an outdoor heater that welcomes dogs. Tasty offerings include eggs Florentine, banana walnut pancakes, homemade chili, Chinese chicken salad, BLTs, tuna melts, and black and blue cheeseburgers.

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