Dog Friendly Restaurants Near SMF Airport

Established in 1948, In-N-Out Burger started life as California's first drive-thru hamburger stand. In-N-Out Burger on Del Paso Road in Sacramento has eight pet-friendly tables outside. As the name suggests, their kitchen dishes up a number of different burger options, like hamburgers, combos, and cheeseburgers. Their cheeseburger is made up of freshly baked buns, real American cheese, American beef, onions, lettuce, tomato, and spread. The most appropriate way for you and Fido to enjoy your In-N-out experience may be to order your items Animal style. Animal style burgers are smothered in Thousand Island dressing, mustard and extra pickles, while the fries are topped with cheese, spread and grilled onions. You can accompany your burger with freshly cut fries and one of the shakes: made with real ice cream, including chocolate, strawberry, and vanilla. A drive-thru window is also available if you don't want to tie your dog up outside while you go in to order.

Chaat Kafe, located in Sacramento, CA, is a casual Indian eatery that serves up a variety of delicious, authentic cuisine. Choose from menu options including appetizers, tandoori, wraps, rice, curries, veggies, chicken, lamb, seafood, goat, salads, naan, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Start off with an order of the Samosa Chaat - chopped samosa topped with garbanzo beans, yogurt, mint, tamarind chutney, onions, cilantro, and fresh spices. Next, chow down on the Spicy Seekh Kabob Wrap with ground lamb seasoned with green chili and ginger, with grilled onions, cilantro, and mint chutney wrapped in fresh naan. Or go for the Vindaloo Chicken - tangy, sweet, and spicy chicken and potato curry with vinegar, spices, onions, ginger, chili, and garlic. Chaat Kafe is open Sunday through Thursday from 11am to 9pm, and Friday through Saturday from 11am to 9:30pm.

Panera Bread on Del Paso Road has ten 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.

The first Jimboy's Tacos opened for business in 1954. Back then, most people hadn't heard of tacos, but it didn't take long for the public and certain A-list celebrities, like the rat pack, to cotton on to their charms. At the location on Arena Boulevard in Sacramento, you and Fido will find 10+ dog-friendly tables outside. The signature taco, the first item to be sold in the food truck that started it all, containing fragrantly spiced ground beef, encased inside a grilled stone-ground tortilla with crisp lettuce, freshly shredded cheese, and a big coating of grated parmesan cheese on the outside, is still sold today. Over the years the menu has grown. Nowadays, they also offer burritos, plates, salads, nachos, desserts, and more! Please note that table service isn't available, so your dog will need to be tied up outside when you go in to order.

Fido is welcome to join you at one of the six outdoor, pet-friendly tables at Chicken N Waffles, an eatery in Sacramento, CA. Enjoy breakfast and lunch menu items like omelettes, pancakes, waffles, crepes, sandwiches and more. They also serve a kids menu.

Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream is a pet-friendly ice cream shop in the Natomas neighborhood of Sacramento, CA. They have a dog menu of frozen treat cups for Fido or "baby cones" are also popularly ordered for dogs. This location has a walk-up window and five umbrella-covered tables out front, so Fido can stay by your side while you order and eat. Each batch of Handel’s ice cream is made fresh daily in store, with 48 flavors available regularly and more than 140 flavors that rotate seasonally.

Swabbies on the River is a pet-friendly seasonal spot in Sacramento, CA. Take advantage of their outdoor setting, which offers 25 tables for you and your pup. Their menu features tacos, salads, appetizers and cheesecake. Kid options are also available.

Whether you're getting your early morning coffee fix or fueling up for a late night, Starbucks has you covered. This location in Sacramento has half a dozen pet-friendly outdoor tables, so you can bring Fido along. They don't have a full dog menu, but they do offer Puppuccinos on request. They serve a variety of coffee drinks, refreshers, teas and their popular frappuccino in tons of customizable flavors. There are also food items including breakfast and lunch sandwiches, as well as pastries. A drive-thru window is also available if you don't want to tie Fido up outside while you go in to order.

Fido is welcome to join you at one of the 16 outdoor tables at Alamar Marina, a pet-friendly eatery in Sacramento, CA. Enjoy menu items like appetizers, calamari, salads, wraps, sandwiches and more. They also serve a kids menu and gluten-free options.