Dog Friendly Restaurants in Cranford, NJ

There are 6 dog-friendly restaurants in Cranford 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 Cranford. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly Cranford Hotel Restaurant & Pub
Cranford Hotel Restaurant & Pub The historic Cranford Hotel Restaurant and Pub offers dog-friendly tables and a cozy, old school bar setting. The menu is populated by familiar fare like signature sandwiches, seafood, steak, pasta, and pasta. They also have a selection of shareable plates like their Super Nachos or the Chicken Pot Pie. Don't miss out on their wine list, draft beers, or house cocktails. See Details
Pet Friendly The Thirsty Turtle
The Thirsty Turtle The Thirsty Turtle in Cranford is a laid-back restaurant and bar with an extensive beer menu. You and your pup can chill out at their two dog-friendly tables on the deck. The daily menu includes options like quesadillas, ribs, burger and seafood. Please note your furry friend isn't allowed under their tent. See Details
Romolas Seafood and Grille With an upscale, white cloth aesthetic and a menu full of chef-inspired Mediterranean cuisine, Romola's Seafood and Grille is a popular spot for special events and romantic dinners. No need to leave Fido out because they offer ten dog-friendly tables on the outdoor patio. The restaurant offers lunch and dinner with a variety of meat, vegetable, and seafood dishes. Tuesday through Thursday, they host a special four course prix fixe menu, too. You are welcome to BYOB or take a wine pairing suggestion from the NJ Wine Sellers menu to have a bottle delivered to your table at store prices. Romola's is open for lunch Monday through Friday from 11:30am to 3:00pm. Dinner is served Tuesday thorugh Saturday from 5:00pm to 10:00pm and Sunday from 4:00pm to 9:00pm. See Details
Cranford Vanilla Bean Creamery Cranford Vanilla Bean Creamery in Cranford, NJ is pet friendly. Bring Fido with you while you enjoy a sweet treat outside on the charming downtown sidewalk patio. The serve premium homemade ice cream in a variety of flavors, plus specialty cakes and pies. See Details
Mr. J's Deli Mr. J's Deli is a pet-friendly eatery in Cranford, NJ that welcomes leashed dogs at their two outdoor tables. The menu features a selection of hot sandwiches, subs, breakfast sandwiches and soups. Please note table service isn't available, so Fido will have to wait outside while you order. See Details
Vinny's Pizza & Pasta Vinny's Pizza & Pasta is a dog-friendly eatery in Cranford, NJ that welcomes leashed pups at their five outdoor tables. Stop by and check out their selection of delicious pizzas, calzones, soups and pasta dishes. Please note table service isn't available, so Fido will have to wait outside while you order. See Details
Paragon Tap & Table Paragon Tap & Table is a restaurant in Clark, NJ, with pet-friendly outdoor seating and a dog menu! Fido can enjoy a barkcuterie board, a burger, chicken, jerky, frozen treats, or cookies. For humans, the menu changes regularly and includes options like a steak wedge salad, fried calamari, wings, spicy tuna poke, mac and cheese, fresh seafood, chicken & waffles, and pulled duck quesadillas. A full bar with specialty cocktails is also available. See Details
Thatcher McGhees Tasty blend of Irish and American eats, including mini cheeseburgers, chili, thin crust pizza, shepherd's pie, and corned beef and cabbage. Outdoor seating area is dog friendly. See Details
Second Half on Main Second Half on Main, located in Denville, NJ, is a casual bar and eatery that serves up a variety of delicious fare. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables. With a diverse menu featuring standout dishes like French onion soup, blackened salmon cake sliders, and indulgent burgers such as the Burgundy and Texas Burgers, the pub-level food is paired with a well-stocked bar offering craft beers, cocktails, and coffee. See Details
The Barn Kitchen & Bar The Barn Kitchen & Bar in Rockaway, NJ, is a pet‑friendly restaurant where Fido is welcome at outdoor tables and can enjoy a bite off the dog menu. They serve a wide variety of menu items, including shareable appetizers (like crispy calamari, pretzel nuggets, and wings), tacos, burgers (e.g., Big Barn and Sunny Side Burger), sandwiches, pizzas, and hearty entrées like salmon, fish & chips, and pasta dishes. See Details
Missy's Main Street Cafe Missy's Main Street Cafe in Rockaway, NJ is dog friendly. From May through September, they welcome Fido to join you at an outdoor table where he'll be greeted with a dog menu and a water bowl. For pet parents, they serve a full breakfast, plus wraps, burgers and cheesesteaks to enjoy. See Details
Avenue Bistro Avenue Bistro is a neighborhood favorite specializing in New American cuisine with dog-friendly outdoor tables on their covered patio in Verona, NJ. Fido can even enjoy a meal from their dog menu featuring grilled chicken with potato and rice! Their human menu includes Leggs Benedict (with lobster), grilled hanger steak, firecracker calamari, braised short ribs, and crab cake sandwiches. They also offer brunch on weekends. See Details
Darby Road Pub Darby Road Pub is a casual bar and eatery that serves up a variety of delicious pub grub. Choose from menu options including appetizers, salads, chicken, steak, seafood, kabobs, burgers, sandwiches, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their five pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Start off with a Ryan�s Old Fashioned (smoked Maple Knob Creek, muddled orange, maple syrup, orange bitters) and an order of the Reuben Fritters with corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss, provolone, and Thousand Island dressing. Next, chow down on the Crispy Chicken Sandwich with a buttermilk chicken breast, fiery jerk aioli, garlic dill pickles, and jalapeno citrus slaw. Or go for the Baja Fish Tacos with five veggie slaw, sliced radishes, pico de gallo, avocado, lime crema, and corn and flour tortillas. Darby Road Pub is open daily from 11:30am to 10pm. See Details
Boonton Coffee Co. The dog-friendly Boonton Coffee Co. in Boonton, NJ, specializes in fresh-brewed coffee using small-batch beans from across the globe. Dogs are welcome outside and inside and there are treats at the counter and a bowl of water by the door. See Details
Istanbul Cafe & Restaurant Istanbul Cafe & Restaurant offers Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine with five dog-friendly tables outdoors in Clifton, NJ. The food selections include a wide assortment of kebabs, pide, wraps, and breakfast options. The Turkish tea is particularly popular. All of their meat is certified halal, and their dishes are made from scratch. See Details
Sam A.M. Sam A.M. believes that breakfast shouldn't just be limited to the morning. They offer fresh, seasonal, and local ingredients in their dishes. There is only one dog-friendly table outside where you can order your food to go then enjoy it with Fido. The menu includes options like breakfast and lunch sandwiches, egg plates, omelets, bowls, and baked goods. Some of their most popular items include the chicken and waffles or The Atlantic breakfast sandwich. Sam A.M. also offers a range of cold drinks, coffee, and tea. They are open Monday through Friday from 6:30am to 3:30pm and Saturday through Sunday from 8:00am to 3:30pm. See Details
Alternate Ending Beer Co. Alternate Ending Beer Co. is a dog friendly eatery where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table, weather permitting. They partnered with Asbury Park’s own Talula's, who offer a casual yet vibrant food menu including sourdough square pizza pies, tacos, quality pub grub, seasonal salads, fun theater snacks and housemade desserts. See Details
Garden Restaurant Garden Restaurant, located in Union, NJ, is a casual American eatery serving up delicious fare. Choose from menu options including appetizers, soups, salads, pasta, seafood, lamb, steak, veal, poultry, burgers, sandwiches, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their four pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Start off with an order of the Smoked Salmon, thinly sliced and served with capers, diced onions, and horseradish cream. Next, chow down on the Veal Roulades rolled with spinach, sundried tomatoes, and mozzarella cheese in a Madeira wine sauce. Or go for the Tricolor Salad with Boston lettuce, endive, radicchio, candied walnuts, apples, and crumbled bleu cheese in a house vinaigrette. Garden Restaurant is open Monday through Thursday from 11:30am to 9pm, Friday from 11:30am to 10pm, Saturday from 4pm to 10pm, and Sunday from 3pm to 9pm. See Details
The Brooklyn Firefly Located in the heart of Bay Ridge, the Brooklyn Firefly is an old-school pizzeria with a full bar and large patio. Dogs are welcome at one of 7 pet-friendly outdoor tables. See Details
Just Jake's Just Jake's is a dog-friendly, family-run bar in Montclair, NJ, where Fido can join you at an outdoor table on the patio. The menu offers burgers, flatbreads, quesadillas, ribeye, and grilled chicken caprese. Happy hour is held every afternoon during the week. See Details
Cranford, NJ, US