Feel like going out to eat or drink, but don’t want to leave your pet behind?
Pet friendly restaurants and bars have been gaining popularity over the past decade, with establishments offering outdoor eating spaces where customers can enjoy a meal and a drink alongside their pets.
Bringing a canine companion along is no problem with our listings of dog friendly restaurants and bars, wineries, breweries and coffeehouses in the U.S. Listings include reviews, menus, establishments with “yappy hours”, and restaurants with special menus for dogs.
Please be aware that Dog Friendly Restaurant seating is always outdoors only — but not all restaurants with outdoor seating are pet-friendly. And since restaurant policies can change over time, please be sure to call first and confirm.
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Dining Out with Dogs | Tips for going to dog friendly restaurants
Don’t make these mistakes when dining out with dogs in a pet friendly restaurant. Your experience will be much more enjoyable if you use these simple tips to make sure your dog has good table manners. Give the pet friendly restaurant notice if you plan to show up with friends What’s more fun than dining out with dogs at your favorite restaurant? Inviting a few friends to meet you there. Showing up with people and dogs unannounced probably won’t make any friends with the restaurant staff. Try to call ahead to make sure they have a table big enough to accommodate you or that they can push a few tables together before you get there. Remember that some restaurants do allow dogs inside on the down-low but don’t want a whole crowd coming in and attracting attention. Calling ahead gives the restaurant staff the chance to tell you they aren’t cool with that many dogs showing up at once. Don’t let your dog bark It’s impossible to completely stop a dog from barking 100% of the time. Many dog friendly restaurants say that only “well-behaved dogs are allowed”. Dogs are allowed in the restaurant if they are seen but not heard. […]
Dog-Friendly Patios create customer loyalty for owners
Allowing dogs in your outdoor space can be an excellent way to bring in new customers and create a fun and energetic vibe in your establishment. Here are some advantages to allowing dogs in your business: Younger generations want to bring their dogs with them. The millennial market is a major influence in the foodservice industry. Studies have also shown that dog ownership is growing among younger generations and that these dog owners want to bring their dogs out with them. By allowing dogs on your patio, you can appeal to this market and help bring in more customers. Patios with dogs are a big draw to customers walking by your establishment. Many foodservice establishments in cities rely on foot traffic to bring in new business, and if your restaurant patio has dogs, it can convince passersby with their own dogs to stop in and make an order. Dog-friendly patios can boost your sales. In addition to foot traffic, you can advertise your dog-friendly space on this website (Pet Friendly Restaurants) for example and on specific apps to bring in more customers and boost sales. Additionally, some dog-friendly establishments offer dog menus, which is a great way to offer food […]
Have A Beloved Pet? Don’t Leave Home Without It!
A couple creates and operates websites for pet-friendly hotels and eateries in all 50 states If you’re still making travel plans for the holidays or starting to think about vacations this coming spring and summer—and you can’t bear the thought of leaving your pup or other animal roomies in the care of others—you need to know about Tracey Thompson’s website, petfriendlytravel.com, which she started in 1999, and her husband Steve Schweitzer’s new spinoff site, petfriendlyrestaurants.com. Each tells and shows you everything you need to know about hitting the road without breaking your heart. I wish I’d known during my combined 30 years of pet ownership how many places there were in all 50 states (and some in Canada) to not only stay in style but also to dine—albeit always alfresco—with my furry friends. Throughout the 14 years I had a dog and later, the 15 years I had a cat, I also had a pet peeve: If I wanted or needed to hit the road or even go out to a leisurely dinner, I needed to leave them behind. Because animals could teach us a few lessons about stoicism, I’m guessing they didn’t mind quite as much as I did. I used […]