Dog Friendly American Restaurants Near SRQ Airport

This St. Armands location of the Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar chain is in a perfect location to grab a bite before or after a day at the beach. Outdoor seating is dog friendly! Located just blocks from the beach and serving handcrafted cocktails, guests can enjoy island-inspired fare like fish and chips, their World Famous Coconut Shrimp, as well as Kona coffee-crusted ribeye steak.

Located in Island Park on Sarasota's downtown bay front, O'Leary's is open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner with dog-friendly outdoor seating. Their menu features French toast, western omelets, egg sandwiches, Buffalo shrimp, burgers, wraps, gulf clam strips, and blackened mahi tacos, plus beer, wine, and tropical frozen drinks. Be sure to ask for their doggy menu!

New Pass Grill offers tasty burgers, sandwiches, and fried fish and shrimp right on the water, with a walk-up window so you can bring your dog when you order. Right beside a bait and tackle shop.

From traditional American breakfast to hearty Hungarian lunch options, this restaurant has a little something for everyone. Dogs are allowed in the outdoor seating area.

Arts & Central is a pet-friendly restaurant in Sarasota, FL, where dogs are welcome outside on the covered, fenced patio with fans. Two- and four-legged friends can stop in for brunch or dinner options such as lamb sliders, grilled swordfish sandwiches or duck egg bolognese.

Cafe in the Park is an Urban Terrace cafe located in Payne Park in downtown Sarasota. Specializing in sandwiches, salads, coffee. Indoor and outdoor seating overlooking park and downtown.

For brunch, lunch, dinner, and even late night offerings, check out Clasico Cafe and Bar, which has five pet-friendly outdoor tables on their patio. Clasico has a beautiful view of downtown Sarasota located right in the restaurant district, and they occasionally even have live music on the patio. Stop by on a weekday after work for happy hour specials every weekday from 3:30-6pm, or come for dinner and get a classic like the fish tacos or Chef Guillaume's signature chicken pot pie.

Applebee's is a dog-friendly grill and bar serving Sarasota locals and tourists alike. Visitors to University Parkway can head to one of Applebee's outdoor tables to dig into a plate of Double Crunch Bone-In Wings, smothered in Honey BBQ sauce, alongside Fido. The grill and bar's menu includes appetizers such as Chicken Wonton Tacos, Spinach and Artichoke Dip, and Cheeseburger Egg Rolls, pasta, seafood, chicken dishes, burgers, sandwiches, tacos, salads, steaks, and more. Diners with room for dessert can order a Blue Hawaiian Long Island Iced Tea and a Triple Chocolate Meltdown to top it all off.

Patricks serves up burgers, salads, and seafood for lunch and dinner. During the weekend, customers can enjoy pancakes and more with other pet parents in the outdoor seating area. Waitstaff will even bring a dog bowl of water out for your four-legged friend!

Tamiami Tap is a pet-friendly restaurant in Sarasota, FL. Bring Fido along on the tropical front patio where he can order from the Mutt Menu, a special dog menu featuring the Doggie Dog, Barker Burger, and Puppy Poultry. Enjoy dining on salads, sandwiches, tacos, steak, and fresh seafood, as well as vegan and dairy-free options.

Willow’s Cafe, located in Sarasota, FL, is a casual, dog-friendly eatery where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table for breakfast or lunch, with a complimentary dog treat and water dishes. The menu offers traditional American fare with items such as egg dishes, avocado toast, oatmeal, waffles, French toast, pancakes, and a variety of sandwiches, wraps, salads, pizza and burgers.

South Philly Cheese Steaks on 34th Street W has four pet-friendly outdoor tables, so you can bring your dog along. South Philly Cheese Steaks makes a number of Philly Cheese Steaks like Pepperoni Pizza Steak, Chicken Cheese, and Turkey Philly. They also offer hot and cold hoagies including Hot Philly Beef, Meatball Grinder, and Grilled Italian Sausage. You can order up soup and salad, wings, and side orders of onion rings and chips. For a sweet treat, South Philly Cheese Steaks carries the Philadelphian favorite, Tastycakes.

Expertly sliced deli meat piled high on salads and sandwiches, all washed down with wine sold by the glass.

Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse provides six pet-friendly tables outside. Named after local sports stars and teams, their chefs prepare aged steaks in a variety of classic and modern styles, such as Steak ala Oscar, Steak Au Poivre, and Tournedos Au Bleu. You and Fido will also find a number of bar favorites, some seafood options, and a raw bar on the menu. So, If you're looking for seafood or a steak in Sarasota, Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse has you covered.

Tropical Smoothie Cafe offers a healthy alternative to typical fast food with a menu full of light and filling options. Fido can join you for a bite at this location in Sarasota on Main Street where there are dog-friendly tables outside. You can kick off the morning with a savory breakfast wrap or a sweater dish like the Peanut Butter Banana Crunch Flatbread. Lunch and dinner options feature flatbreads, sandwiches, and wraps with plenty of options for vegetarian diners. True to their name, you will also find a large selection of smoothies with classic fruit smoothies, superfood options, and supplements that you can add in for an extra boost. Please note that table service isn't available, so you'll need to tie your dog up while you order inside.

Southside Deli is a relaxing spot with an extensive menu and dog-friendly outdoor seating. Enjoy salads, soups, burgers, quesadillas, specialty sandwiches, Buffalo chicken wings, paninis, and a variety of baked goodies for dessert. Opens Monday thru Friday at 7:30am, 8am on Saturday, and is closed on Sunday.

Mean Deans Local Kitchen is a dog-friendly neighborhood restaurant in Bradenton, FL, where Fido can join you at an outdoor table. They serve award-winning, homemade food for lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch. Guests can enjoy options like buffalo gator bites, seasonal salads, tacos, flatbreads, burgers, and dinner entrees like pork osso bucco, rosemary fig chicken, and lobster lasagna. Gluten-free and vegetarian options are also available.

First Watch, located in Bradenton, FL, is a casual cafe that serves up a variety of delicious, seasonal fare. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Try the Ancient Grains Protein Bowl with quinoa, farro, brown rice, two poached eggs, chicken breast, fresh avocado, lemon, white balsamic vinaigrette, and super seed crunch, served with a kale-watermelon radish-house pickled onion salad. Or go for the Matcha Latte Pancakes - pancakes infused with matcha green tea, topped with non-fat vanilla Greek yogurt, house-made granola, blueberries, and warm berry compote. First Watch is open daily from 7am to 2:30pm.

Applebee's is a dog-friendly grill and bar serving Bradenton locals and tourists alike. Visitors to Cortez Road W can head to one of Applebee's outdoor tables to dig into a plate of Double Crunch Bone-In Wings, smothered in Honey BBQ sauce, alongside Fido. The grill and bar's menu includes appetizers such as Chicken Wonton Tacos, Spinach and Artichoke Dip, and Cheeseburger Egg Rolls, pasta, seafood, chicken dishes, burgers, sandwiches, tacos, salads, steaks, and more. Diners with room for dessert can order a Blue Hawaiian Long Island Iced Tea and a Triple Chocolate Meltdown to top it all off.

Culver's is a dog-friendly restaurant serving its signature ButterBurgers and fresh frozen custard to Sarasota locals and tourists alike. Culver's offers a few outdoor tables to dog owners wanting to dig into a heap of Wisconsin Cheese Curds alongside their canine companion. Its menu is made up of premium chicken dishes, sandwiches, hearty soups, fresh salads, ButterBurgers, sides, and dinners such as North Atlantic Cod, Butterfly Jumbo Shrimp, Beef Pot Roast, and Chopped Steak. Those with room for dessert can indulge in fresh frozen custard, shakes, malts, or a float. A drive-thru window is also available if you don't want to tie your dog up outside while you go in to order.