Dog Friendly Restaurants Near VNY Airport

The aromas at Wood Ranch BBQ & Grill in Northridge, CA will leave you and your dog's mouth watering while you wait to dig into their succulent barbecue and other tasty menu options. Choose from tender ribs, tri-tip, fire-roasted chicken, All-American baby back ribs, burgers and steaks, plus a wide selection of beer, wine and signature cocktails to help wash down all the goodness. Dogs are welcome in the pet-friendly outdoor seating area.

The Blue Dog Beer Tavern is a pet-friendly establishment in Sherman Oaks, CA. Your leashed pup can join you on their partially covered outdoor patio for pub favorites such as wings, chili and burgers. A large selection of craft beverages are available on site.

On the Thirty in Sherman Oaks, CA, welcomes Fido on their dog-friendly patio. They serve artisanal pizzas with creative toppings, gourmet sandwiches, small plates like white truffle fries and tuna tartare, hearty entrées such as salmon, filet mignon, and pasta, plus salads and comfort classics. Guests can also enjoy a full bar with craft beers, wines and seasonal cocktails.

Main Kitchen Cafe, located in Granada Hills, CA, is a dog-friendly eatery that serves up a variety of delicious American-style eats. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their eight outdoor tables along the busy sidewalk. Choose from menu options including egg plates, French toast, pancakes, breakfast sandwiches, omelets, salads, sandwiches, burgers and more.

Mel's Drive-In is an iconic '50s-themed, dog-friendly restaurant in Sherman Oaks offering breakfast, lunch and dinner items, as well as famous malts, shakes and desserts. Fido can join you at an outdoor table or dine from the comfort of your car together!

MacLeod Ale Brewing Co. in Van Nuys, CA, offers a variety of delicious brews, including Imperial Porter, Irish Dry Stout and Session IPA. It's a pet-friendly location where you can enjoy your favorite drinks along with comfort food.

Presto Pasta is a casual Italian eatery that serves up a variety of dishes. Choose from menu options including soups, salads, subs, pizza, pasta, chicken, seafood, veggies, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their many pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Try the Shrimp Scampi - tiger shrimp sauteed in lemon, wine, and garlic, served with fettuccine alfredo. Or go for the Pizza Pomodo topped with fresh Roma tomatoes, fresh basil, garlic, olive oil, and mozzarella (no tomato sauce.) Presto Pasta is open Sunday through Thursday from 10:30am to 9pm, and Friday through Saturday from 10:30am to 10pm.

Emles, just off the Cal State-Northridge campus, serves up Cal-Med dishes in a family and dog-friendly setting.

Crave serves salads, sandwiches, and flatbreads. Dog-friendly patio seating is available.

Outside dining area near lake offers a beautiful dining experience for you and your pet. Their website states: "From farm to plate, Lakeside Café promotes clean and green. Our local, certified organic growers and producers share our philosophy, guaranteeing fresh, pesticide-free produce and animals raised humanely on healthy, natural diets. From our gourmet sauces and condiments to our freshly baked breads, everything is chef-inspired and made in-house." Sounds expensive right? Not really. The menu is amazing and very wallet friendly.

Authentic South African cuisine with a dog-friendly patio.

Expansive Italian menu includes pizza, pasta, hot and cold sandwiches, calzones, and yummy desserts like tiramisu and chocolate molten cake. Patio seating welcomes dogs.

Sharky's Mexican Grill boasts healthy Mexican for you and cool, clear water for your pup.

Dogs are welcome at outside tables at The Bear Pit Bar-B-Q in Mission Hills, CA. This pet-friendly eatery serves Missouri-style barbecue and is known as the best barbecue in San Fernando Valley. Offering typical BBQ fare dishes include ribs, pulled pork, chicken and brisket.

Hugo's Tacos, located in Studio City, is a casual, fast-food-style eatery that serves up an array of tasty Mexican dishes. Choose from menu options including breakfast burritos and quesadillas, tacos, burritos, burrito bowls, nachos, tortas, salads, tostadas, tamales, taquitos, burgers, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their five pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Try the Green Tamales - two sweet corn and spinach tamales filled with tomatillo-jalapeno salsa, sour cream, and your choice of chicken, veggies, soy chorizo, steak, carne asada, carnitas, fish, or al pastor. Or go for the Torta Ahogada - a Mexican sandwich with organic refried beans, guacamole, tomato, onions, Vegenaise, honey-chipotle, and your choice of protein, grilled to perfection.

Coral Tree Cafe is a dog-friendly eatery that serves delicious breakfast, lunch and dinner in Encino, CA. Fido can join you at an outdoor table on the covered patio.

A sidewalk type cafe that serves French crepes, coffees, with tasty lunches. Dogs are welcome on the patio. Water bowls are available.

There's an outdoor table waiting for your pup at El Torito, which serves endless bowls of chips and salsa alongside traditional Mexican food.

More Than Waffles offers more than just your basic breakfast, and has plenty of seating available for pups.

Hummus Bar & Grill offers pet-friendly outdoor seating in Tarzana, CA. Bring Fido along while you enjoy a meal at one of the tables inside or on their partially-shaded patio. Their menu includes specialty hummus dips, salads, sandwiches, combo meat platters, rice plates and more.