Dog Friendly American Restaurants in Dana Point, CA

There are 8 pet friendly American restaurants in Dana Point 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 Dana Point. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly Schwack Beach Grill
Schwack Beach Grill Schwack Beach Grill, located in Dana Point, CA, is a casual bar and eatery that serves up a myriad of delicious fare. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Start off with a cold beer and an order of the Gnarly Nachos - house-made chips topped with grilled chicken, black beans, spicy Schwack queso, shredded cheese, grilled jalapenos, and sour cream. Next, chow down on the Island Chick Sandwich with hoisin BBQ sauce, Swiss cheese, tomato, Asian slaw, and grilled pineapple. Or go for the Seared Ahi Tuna Salad - spring and romaine mix topped with seared rare Ahi tuna, marinated red onions, fresh orange slices, crispy wontons, and ginger vinaigrette. Schwack Beach Grill is open daily from 8am to 9pm. See Details
Pet Friendly What a Dish Cafe & Catering
What a Dish Cafe & Catering What A Dish Cafe & Catering offers pet-friendly outdoor seating at Dana Marina Plaza in Dana Point, CA. Bring Fido along while you enjoy a meal at one of the five tables on the patio, where you can even treat him to a pup cup from the dog menu. For humans, they offer pastries, egg combos, french toast, burritos, sandwiches, steak, seafood and more. See Details
Brig Restaurant Pirate-themed and located in Dana Point Harbor, The Brig Restaurant serves up home-cooked breakfast, lunch, and dinner fare. Bring Fido along to the pet-friendly patio! Choose from egg scrambles, croissants, omelets, and more for breakfast, or steak, sandwiches, chicken, burgers, and seafood entrees for lunch and dinner. Don�t miss the fan-favorite Fish and Chips a la Brig with tartar sauce and lemon, and go with Fried Ice Cream for dessert! Cocktails, spirits, beer, coffee drinks, and more are available as well. The Brig Restaurant is open 365 days a year, 7:00am to 8:00pm Monday through Friday and 7:00am to 9:00pm Saturday and Sunday. See Details
Craft House Craft House is a pet-friendly eatery serving New American cuisine in Dana Point, CA. Bring Fido along while you enjoy food and drinks outside on the covered patio, where your pup can order a burger patty from their partial dog menu! Popular menu options include Birria Egg Rolls, Santa Ana Chicken Cesar Salad, Pan Roasted Sea Scallops and Steak Frites. A full bar is also available. See Details
Beach Hut Deli Beach Hut Deli is a dog-friendly spot to find artfully crafted sandwiches and libations featuring local ingredients. Visitors to Dana Point craving a sandwich piled high with pastrami, avocado, bacon, and cream cheese, can head to one of the Deli's fifteen outdoor tables to dig into a Santa Cruz sandwich alongside Fido. Beach Hut's menu is made up of Beach Munchies such as nachos, pasta and potato salad, and hot dogs, hot and cold sandwiches, salads, breakfast items, 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. See Details
Denny's Denny's is a dog-friendly chain of diners with a location in Dana Point, CA. Fido is welcome to join you at a table on the outdoor patio. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner is served 24/7. The restaurant is known for its collection of Slams that can be customized with your choice of pancakes, toast, eggs, sausage, etc. See Details
Coastal Kitchen Coastal Kitchen is a pet-friendly eatery in Dana Point, CA. Your leashed pup can join you at an outdoor table for lunch or dinner. Their menu features BBQ ribs, crab cake salad, a cheeseburger and house rolls. A selection of wines, cocktails and beer are also available. See Details
Jimmy's Famous American Tavern Dana Point Jimmy's Famous American Tavern is a pet-friendly eatery at Dana Marina Plaza in Dana Point, CA. Bring Fido with you while you enjoy food and drinks outside on the garden patio. The menu includes salads, tacos, flatbreads, burgers, chicken, fried fish and more. See Details
Silver Trumpet Restaurant & Bar Experience upscale dining with an artistic flair at Silver Trumpet Restaurant & Bar, nestled within the dog-friendly Avenue of the Arts Costa Mesa a Tribute Portfolio Hotel. Dogs are welcome on the outdoor patio, complete with firepits, flat-screen TVs, stunning lakeside views, and a dog menu for Fido. This AAA Three-Diamond–rated establishment offers modern California cuisine crafted from fresh, locally sourced, and sustainable ingredients, including wild-caught seafood and free-range meats. Guests can enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, happy hour and dinner. See Details
Great Maple Great Maple, located in Newport Beach in Orange County, is a dog-friendly restaurant that serves up modern American cuisine. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their many pet-friendly outdoor tables and dine from the dog menu while you eat. The Pup Menu includes the Protein Pup (a chopped boiled egg), Puppy Patty (a hamburger slider patty), and Bacon, Bacon, Bacon! (by the slice). If you're stopping by for brunch, order yourself the House Smoked Beef Brisket Hash with beef brisket, new potatoes, smoked bacon, onions, charred kale, cherry tomatoes, red piquillo pepper hollandaise, and two poached eggs on grilled bread. See Details
The Alley The Alley is a longtime Newport Beach gastropub and neighborhood bar where Fido is welcome on the pet-friendly patio with a dog menu! Popular menu items include the Brekky Burger, fish & chips, prime rib sandwich, Cajun chicken pasta, Baja shrimp tacos, and deep-fried cheesecake, alongside craft cocktails and weekend bottomless brunch specials. See Details
Mama's on 39 Mama's on 39 is a dog-friendly restaurant offering a full bar and unique menu to Huntington Beach locals and tourists alike. Mama's has many outdoor tables available for dog owners wanting to dig into a meal alongside their furry friend. Mama's menu includes starters such as Patsy's Pulled Pork Pan Nachos, Ahi Poke, Irish Tater Tots, and Bottomless Garlic Parmesan Fries, pizzas, seafood, burgers, soups, salads, sandwiches, specialties such as Mama's Rice Bowl, Tutt's Fried Chicken, and Shrimp Scampi, as well as any-time breakfast such as waffles, French toast, eggs, scrambles, oats, fruit, and pancakes. Ice cream is available to top it all off. Mama's on 39 is open Sunday from 8:30am to 9:00pm, Monday through Thursday from 11:30am to 9:00pm, Friday from 11:30am to 9:30pm and Saturday from 8:30am to 9:30pm. See Details
True Food Kitchen True Food Kitchen believes that eating healthy doesn't mean sacrificing flavor or convenience. You can stop by for a healthful meal with your pup at this location in Newport Beach where you will find plenty of dog-friendly tables outside. The menu includes pizza, salad, sandwiches, bowls, and signature mains like the Grass-Fed Steak Tacos or Poke Bowl. Vegetarians will find plenty to choose from with items like the Brussels Sprout and Wild Mushroom pizza or Red Chili Noodles bowl. They also serve refreshing drinks with superfood juices, smoothies, and kombucha as well as cocktails and wine. See Details
Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar With locations across California, Texas, and Nevada, Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar in Irvine is a dog-themed eatery with cozy surroundings, dog-friendly seating, and an eclectic menu of hearty American eats. Menu favorites include campfire pot roast, BBQ baby back ribs, three-cheese pizza, fish tacos, chicken parmesan, sweet and spicy shrimp, and fettuccine Alfredo. See Details
Ruby's Diner Ruby's Diner on Coast Highway has lots of pet-friendly outdoor tables, so you are welcome to bring your pup along. Ruby's Diner has classic diner food for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stop in early for their popular Cinnamon French Toast Combo, Deluxe Corned Beef and Hash, or Ruby's Butcher Block Omelet. For lunch and dinner, the menu is full of sandwiches, salads, soups, and entrees like Shrimp and Chips, Chicken Tenders Dinner, and Seafood Combo. If you are looking for something light, Ruby's Diner has options on all their menus including De-lite-ful Chinese Chicken Salad and Vegwich. Those with sweet a tooth will be in luck as Ruby's Diner has over a twenty shakes and other desserts. See Details
Wilma's Patio Wilma's Patio in Newport Beach, CA, is a dog-friendly eatery where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table, where he can enjoy a bite off the dog menu. They start every morning with a hearty breakfast menu served all day, and then add wide-ranging lunch and dinner menus featuring everything from burgers and dogs to seafood, Mexican platters, and even pasta. See Details
The Crack Shack - Costa Mesa The Crack Shack - Costa Mesa is a casual, dog friendly eatery where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table. They feature Southern California fried chicken and egg fare in the sunny so-cal spirit of inspired cuisine, spacious ambiance, lawn games and craft drinks for any occasion. In addition to their famous fried chicken, they also have sandwiches, bowls, snacks and salted chocolate chip cookies. See Details
Dick Church's Restaurant Dick Church's Restaurant is a dog-friendly eatery in Costa Mesa, California. Fido is welcome to join you on the colorful patio at a table with an umbrella. Stop in for breakfast, lunch, or dinner classics like two eggs with toast and hash browns, a BBQ bacon cheeseburger, or a roasted half chicken. See Details
Eureka! Eureka! is a leading family of restaurants that proudly serves only authentic, handmade food with locally sourced produce, all freshly cooked to order. The beverage program features 100% American craft beer, small batch whiskey, house-aged barrels, and specialty cocktails sourced only from artisans throughout America. Outdoor seating is dog friendly. See Details
Woody's Diner Dogs are allowed in the shaded seating area outside Woody's Diner in Newport Beach, CA. They serve breakfast all day and lunch, plus milkshakes, ice cream floats, and sundaes. With limited foot traffic on the street, it's a great place to bring Fido. See Details
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