Dog Friendly American Restaurants in Encinitas, CA

There are 7 pet friendly American restaurants in Encinitas 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 Encinitas. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly Potato Shack Cafe
Potato Shack Cafe Potato Shack Cafe serves hearty breakfast food and classic lunch favorites in a cozy setting with dog-friendly outdoor tables. Menu options include three-egg omelettes, biscuits an gravy, apple cinnamon pancakes, baked potatoes, charbroiled chicken sandwiches, patty melts, and quesadillas. Opens daily at 7am. See Details
Pet Friendly Encinitas Cafe
Encinitas Cafe Encinitas Cafe offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner at great prices, a casual ambiance, and dog-friendly sidewalk tables. A classic menu features three-egg omelettes, pancakes, waffles, burgers, sandwiches, fish tacos, roasted turkey, chicken fried steak, and homemade meatloaf. Open daily at 5:30am to 9pm. See Details
The Crack Shack The Crack Shack, located in Encinitas, CA, is a trendy American eatery that serves up a variety of delicious dishes. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Try the Coop Deville Sandwich with fried chicken, pickled fresno chilies, lime mayo, and napa cabbage on a brioche bun. Or go for the California Dip Sandwich with pollo asado, pickled jalapenos, and avocado on bolillo bread, served with schmaltz fries and posole broth for dipping. The Crack Shack is open Sunday through Thursday from 10am to 9pm, and Friday through Saturday from 10am to 10pm. See Details
Jersey Mike's Subs Since 1956, Jersey Mike's Subs has been serving authentic East Coast-style subs on freshly baked bread. At this location on N El Camino Real, you and Fido can choose one of the pet-friendly tables outside. Their menu includes a number of hot sandwiches, such as Jersey Mike's Famous Philly: grilled onions, peppers and melted white American cheese; meatball and cheese, melted provolone, tomato sauce, and parmesan cheese; or the big kahuna cheese steak, grilled onions, peppers, mushrooms, jalapenos, and extra melted white American cheese. If you'd rather cut down on the carb's, why not try a grilled veggie wrap: grilled green bell peppers and onions, melted swiss and provolone, lettuce, tomato, and homestyle ranch dressing. 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
Five Guys Five Guys, located in Encinitas, is a popular burger joint that serves up a variety of tasty eats. Choose from menu options including burgers, sandwiches, hot dogs, fries, milkshakes, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their five pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Try the Bacon Cheeseburger - two hand-formed patties grilled to perfection, two strips of bacon, and two slices of American cheese on a soft sesame seed bun, piled high with the toppings of your choice (mayo, lettuce, pickles, grilled onions and mushrooms, relish, jalapenos, hot sauce, and more!) Before you leave, snag one of their hand-spun Milkshakes with your favorite mix-ins (bananas, cherries, coffee, malted milk, Oreo cookies, Oreo cream, bacon, peanut butter, and more!) Please note that table service isn't available, so your dog will need to be tied up outside while you go in to order. See Details
101 Diner Furry friends are welcome to join their owners outside on the pet-friendly patio at 101 Diner in Encinitas, CA. This local eatery serves delicious breakfast and brunch items, including raspberry cream cheese stuffed French toast and Tropical Waffles with strawberries, mango, bananas, kiwi and whipped cream. See Details
Chicks Natural Well-behaved dogs are welcome to join you at one of the two outdoor, pet-friendly tables at Chicks Natural, an eatery in Encinitas, CA. Enjoy menu items like chicken bowls, burritos, sandwiches, quesadillas and more. They also serve vegetarian options. Please note that table service isn’t available, so Fido will need to wait outside while you place your order inside. See Details
Burger Bench Located in historic downtown Escondido, CA, Burger Bench offers a menu featuring salads, burgers, sliders, grilled cheese sandwiches and hand-mixed shakes. The restaurant also has 20 craft beers on tap and a heated, pet-friendly outdoor patio with dog bowls available. See Details
Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar is a dog-friendly restaurant in San Diego, CA with a dog menu! Lazy Dog Cafe is a dog-themed eatery with cozy surroundings, dog-friendly outdoor seating, and an eclectic menu of hearty American eats. Lazy Dog Cafe will give your dog a bowl of water and even offers a dog menu that includes a choice of a grilled hamburger patty or a grilled chicken breast served with brown rice! See Details
Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens is a dog-friendly restaurant and brewery in Escondido, CA. They serve an eclectic menu crafted with small-farm produce, plus an extensive craft beer and wine selection. Leashed pets are welcome to join you at tables in the outdoor seating area of this location. See Details
Mystic Mocha Branding itself as an "urban oasis cultivating health and community," Mystic Mocha is a dog-friendly spot to enjoy whole foods. Dog owners wanting to dig into a Burger with an Over-Easy Egg on top can do so while Fido lounges underfoot at one of Mystic Mocha's three picnic tables, and two regular tables outside. Mystic Mocha's menu includes fine beer and fine wine, chilaquiles, sandwiches, burritos, omelets, French toast, and tacos. Its drink menu includes a variety of iced and hot coffee drinks, teas, smoothies, handmade fresh fruit sodas, and juices. Mystic Mocha is open Sunday through Saturday from 6:45am to 1:00pm and Thursday through Saturday from 5:00pm to 8:00pm. See Details
Stratford at the Harbor Stratford at the Harbor is a dog-friendly restaurant in Oceanside, CA, where Fido can join you at a table on the patio overlooking the harbor. The eatery serves both breakfast and lunch with items like omelets, corned beef hash, cinnamon bacon pancakes, fresh fish, burgers and sandwiches. Vegetarian options are available. See Details
Shorehouse Kitchen This La Jolla breakfast and lunch favorite sets a high bar with its variety of healthy doggy meals. Pups chow down on organic and free-range fare from Shorehouse Kitchen's dog menu in 3 outdoor seating areas while humans choose from eggs Benedict (multiple variations), pork carnitas chilaquiles, mango pancakes with guava syrup, caramelized vanilla bean French toast and other popular options. See Details
Eureka! Awesome burgers and a great selection of beer. Outdoor seating is dog friendly. See Details
Sbicca Del Mar Sbicca's dog-friendly upper deck is a wonderful spot to enjoy creative bistro fare while your dog enjoys a bowl of cold water. Menu favorites include crab cakes, ahi tuna tartare, PEI mussels, oven roasted rainbow trout, roasted pork prime rib, and rigatoni bolognese. Opens at 11:30am during the week and 10am on weekends. See Details
Miss B's Coconut Club Miss B's Coconut Club is a dog-friendly restaurant serving Caribbean-inspired American food with "tiki-flare." Dog owners wanting to sip on a Carbe Welcome Cocktail while Fido lounges underfoot can do so at one of its six outdoor tables. Miss B's menu includes appetizers, salads, soups, sandwiches, brunch items, and entrees such as Market Fish, Curried Coconut Shrimp, and Bistecca Con Papas. Its house cocktails include The Papaya King, the Bro Tai, and the Coconut Club Cocktail, a mix of Miss B's Rum Mix, House Orange and Pineapple Cordial and Coco Lopez. Miss B's is open daily from 10am to 10pm. Brunch is served daily until 2pm. See Details
Woody's Breakfast & Burgers Woody's Breakfast and Burgers, located in Pacific Beach, is a casual beachfront restaurant that serves up a variety of Cali burgers and tacos. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables along the boardwalk for breakfast or dinner. The patio offers unobstructed views of the Pacific Ocean as well as great people watching along the boardwalk. To start your day, try the Carne Asada Breakfast Burrito stuffed with house-marinated carne asada, eggs, cheddar cheese, pico de gallo, black beans, and rosemary potatoes. Or if you're dropping by for dinner, order the Buddha Burger - a full pound of beef topped with sugar-spiced bacon, grilled onions, lettuce, tomato, avocado, and American cheese. Woody's only welcomes pets at outdoor tables when the boardwalk is dog-friendly. Dogs are allowed before 9am and after 4pm from the beginning of November through the end of March, and before 9am and after 6pm from April through the end of October. See Details
Pipes Cafe The dog-friendly Pipes Cafe has been serving tasty breakfast and lunch eats along the coast for over 25 years. Choose from breakfast burritos, scrambles, French toast, burgers, quesadillas, egg salad sandwiches, and grilled cheese. Open daily 7am to 3pm. See Details
Z Cafe Z Cafe is dog-friendly! The pet-friendly patio offers several tables with scenic views of the San Luis Rey Wildlife Preserve. This is a great local stop for delicious food at great prices. The fun, casual atmosphere is perfect for getting together with friends and family. Full menus for breakfast, lunch and dinner are available. The breakfast menu (served until 3pm) includes a wide variety of omelets, as well as french toast, eggs benedict and pancakes. After breakfast the cafe serves a wide variety of sushi, saki, beer, wine and espresso. The extensive lunch and dinner menus offer everything from thick-cut steaks and half-pound hamburgers to savory sandwiches and salads. Hawaiian-style tacos are a local favorite as well. Local art is also exhibited throughout the building. So bring Fido along sometime and see what all the fuss is about. Open Daily 7am to 9pm. See Details
Encinitas, CA, US