Dog Friendly American Restaurants in San Jose, CA

There are 30 pet friendly American restaurants in San Jose 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 San Jose. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly Blossom & Bourbon
Blossom & Bourbon
Blossom & Bourbon is a dog-friendly restaurant in San Jose, CA, where Fido can join you on a shaded outdoor patio that has heaters for cooler weather. The menu features classic American dishes with a fresh, modern twist. Popular menu options include expertly crafted burgers, fresh salads, and hearty entrees, all complemented by a diverse selection of bourbon and specialty cocktails.
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Pet Friendly Poor House Bistro
Poor House Bistro
Poor House Bistro will make you feel rich with tasty Cajun and Creole dishes and outdoor seating where you and your dog can lounge in the sun.
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Pet Friendly Poppy & Claro
Poppy & Claro
Poppy & Claro is a refined yet relaxed restaurant and bar in San Jose, CA, where Fido is welcome on the dog-friendly patio. Watch their website for special doggie dining nights with a dog menu for Fido! Customers can enjoy breakfast fare, salads, bowls, wood-fired pizzas, burgers, sandwiches, pasta, seafood, steaks, pastries, artisan coffee, seasonal cocktails, beer, and wine.
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Pet Friendly Cafe San Jose
Cafe San Jose
Cafe San Jose offers American cuisine, live music, and dog-friendly seating outside. Breakfast and lunch options include steak and eggs, huevos rancheros, specialty scrambles and Benedicts, salads, burgers, TBA melts, and pulled pork sandwiches.
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Pet Friendly Bill's Cafe
Bill's Cafe
Bill's Cafe is a dog-friendly restaurant in San Jose, CA, where Fido can join you at an outdoor table. This Rose Garden location serves classic breakfast dishes such as scrambles, omelettes, Benedicts, French toast, and Belgian waffles, plus lunch favorites like salads burgers, BLTs, tuna melts, and grilled chicken sandwiches.
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Pet Friendly Bertucelli's La Villa Delicatessen
Bertucelli's La Villa Delicatessen
Bertucelli's La Villa is a warm and cozy Italian deli offering a wide selection of salads, sandwiches, pasta, pizza, and chicken dishes, and dog-friendly outdoor seating. Opens at 9:30am Tuesday thru Saturday; closed Sundays and Mondays.
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Pet Friendly Cup N Saucer Family Restaurant
Cup N Saucer Family Restaurant
Cup N Saucer Family Restaurant has a pleasant neighborhood atmosphere, a menu of hearty favorites, and dog-friendly outdoor seating. Choose from pancakes, souffle omelettes, quesadillas, steak and eggs, pasta, club sandwiches, burgers, and yummy homemade desserts. Opens seven says a week at 7am.
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Pet Friendly Jack's Restaurant & Bar San Jose
Jack's Restaurant & Bar San Jose
Bring Fido to Jack's Restaurant & Bar at Westgate Center in San Jose, CA. This chain restaurant offers pet-friendly outdoor seating, where visitors can enjoy breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Fan favorites include the chocolate chip pancakes, the Sunset Boulevard burger, and grilled chicken skewers. They also have a full bar.
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Pet Friendly Panera Bread
Panera Bread
The dog-friendly Panera Bread's eclectic deli/bakery menu includes soups, salads, hot and cold sandwiches, and pastries and cookies for dessert. Great place for a light lunch or dinner. Outdoor seating area welcomes dogs.
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Pet Friendly Erik's DeliCafe
Erik's DeliCafe
Erik's DeliCafe, located at Cottle Road, San Jose, is a casual delicatessen-style eatery that serves up a variety of delectable fare. Choose from menu options including soups, salads, sandwiches, baked goods, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their five pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Try the Pilgrim's Progress Sandwich with slices of fresh turkey breast, fresh avocado, secret sauce, slivered red onion, fresh tomato, and locally-grown sprouts on 9-grain wheat bread. Or go for the Rio Grande Club with turkey breast, hickory-smoked bacon, pepper jack cheese, guacamole, secret sauce, tomato, and lettuce on a toasted ciabatta roll. A drive-thru window is also available if you don't want to tie your dog up outside while you go in to order.
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Pet Friendly Five Guys
Five Guys
Five Guys, located in San Jose, 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 two 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.
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Pet Friendly Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar
Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar
Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar is a pet-friendly eatery, located in Almaden Plaza, in San Jose, CA. Fido can join you at an outdoor table on their patio and chow down on items off their dog menu, including burgers and chicken bowls. Enjoy sipping on creative cocktails paired with a variety of comfort fare, such as roasted turkey, chicken pot pie, and pasta.
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Pet Friendly Wingstop
Wingstop
Wing lovers can find all your favorite flavors at Wingstop. This location on Coleman Avenue in San Jose offers dog-friendly seating with a few tables outside. You can order classic wings, boneless, or crispy chicken tenders with your choice of flavor. Their flavors include options like Atomic, Cajun, Hickory Smoked BBQ, and Hawaiian sauces. They also offer flavorful sides like beans, coleslaw, and fries. Please note that table service isn't available, so your dog will need to be tied up outside while you go in to order.
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Pet Friendly Togo's Sandwiches
Togo's Sandwiches
Togo's Sandwiches has made a name for itself by offering specialty sandwiches stuffed with fresh ingredients that are sure to please. You can order to go or dine in with your pup at this location in San Jose on Capitol Expy where there are two dog-friendly tables. The sandwich selections feature classic deli options, roast beef, turkey, West Coast pastrami, and veggies aplenty. You can choose one of their signatures like the Chicken Salad sandwich or Viva Veggie. You can choose to build your own grinder from their list of breads, cheeses, veggies, meats, and gluten-free options like the bowl. Just remember to bring Fido and a big appetite! Please note that table service isn't available, so Fido will have to wait outside while you order.
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Pet Friendly Togo's Sandwiches
Togo's Sandwiches
Togo's Sandwiches has made a name for itself by offering specialty sandwiches stuffed with fresh ingredients that are sure to please. You can order to go or dine in with your pup at this location in San Jose on Meridian Avenue where there are five dog-friendly tables. The sandwich selections feature classic deli options, roast beef, turkey, West Coast pastrami, and veggies aplenty. You can choose one of their signatures like the Chicken Salad sandwich or Viva Veggie. You can choose to build your own grinder from their list of breads, cheeses, veggies, meats, and gluten-free options like the bowl. Just remember to bring Fido and a big appetite! Please note that table service isn't available, so Fido will have to wait outside while you order.
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Pet Friendly In-N-Out Burger
In-N-Out Burger
Established in 1948, In-N-Out Burger started life as California's first drive-thru hamburger stand. In-N-Out Burger on Capitol Expy in San Jose 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.
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Pet Friendly Amato's Cheese Steaks
Amato's Cheese Steaks
Fido is welcome to join you at one of the two outdoor, pet-friendly tables at Amato's Cheese Steaks, an eatery in San Jose, CA. Enjoy menu items like steak sandwiches, chicken sandwiches, wings and more. They also serve a kids menu. Please note that table service isn’t available, so Fido will need to wait outside while you place your order inside.
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Pet Friendly Dry Creek Grill
Dry Creek Grill
Dry Creek Grill is a pet-friendly establishment in San Jose, CA. Your leashed pup can join you outside at one of their four tables with an outdoor fire pit. Their menu features steaks, seafood and small-batch bourbons to try.
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Pet Friendly Bill of Fare
Bill of Fare
The Bill of Fare Restaurant, located in San Jose, CA, is a casual eatery that serves up a variety of delicious American dishes. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Try the George Omelette with sausage, green onions, garlic, sour cream, salsa, jalapenos, and cheddar cheese. Or go for the Bill of Fare Club Sandwich with turkey, ham, Swiss, tomato, and avocado on wheat bread. The Bill of Fare Restaurant is open daily from 6:30am to 2:30pm.
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Pet Friendly Panera Bread
Panera Bread
The dog-friendly Panera Bread's eclectic deli/bakery menu includes soups, salads, hot and cold sandwiches, and pastries and cookies for dessert. Great place for a light lunch or dinner. Outdoor seating area welcomes dogs.
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