Dog Friendly American Restaurants in San Marcos, TX

There are 6 pet friendly American restaurants in San Marcos 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 Marcos. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly Industry
Industry
Industry is a casual restaurant and bar located in San Marcos, TX. Fido is welcome on the spacious outdoor patio. The scratch-made menu features favorites such as the Industry Burger, brisket tacos, smoked elotes, Mediterranean bowls, sandwiches, and mac and cheese, along with craft beers and signature cocktails in a lively atmosphere with live music.
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Pet Friendly Hat Creek Burger Company
Hat Creek Burger Company
Hat Creek Burger Company, located in San Marcos, TX, is a casual joint that serves up American eats prepared with fresh ingredients. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Try the Signature Burger - a double patty topped with American cheese, Happy Sauce, and spicy sauerkraut - with or without any additional toppings (bacon, avocado, pickles, mushrooms, grilled onions, or grilled jalapenos.) Or go for the Garden Salad with fresh spinach, romaine, chopped carrots, grape tomatoes, feta cheese, grilled chicken, and your choice of dressing (homemade honey balsamic, honey mustard, vinaigrette, or ranch.) Before you head out, be sure to grab a specialty shake! A drive-thru window is also available if you don't want Fido to wait outside while you go in to order.
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Pet Friendly The Root Cellar Cafe
The Root Cellar Cafe
The Root Cellar Cafe is a dog-friendly restaurant in San Marcos, TX, where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table on the partially covered, sidewalk patio. Enjoy the views while chowing down on homemade eats like roasted garlic hummus, bourbon pecan chicken, an eggplant sandwich, shrimp scampi, risotto and pasta dishes, fresh salads, and more. Breakfast items are also available all day.
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Pet Friendly Sean Patrick's Bar & Grill
Sean Patrick's Bar & Grill
Irish pub, Texas grub is the motto at Sean Patrick's. Where else can you find Guinness fish and chips and carnitas tacos on the same menu? Patio seating is dog friendly.
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Pet Friendly Chick-fil-A
Chick-fil-A
Grab some chicken and fries and enjoy with Fido in the outdoor seating area.
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Pet Friendly Cafe on the Square
Cafe on the Square
Cafe on the Square is a dog-friendly American restaurant in San Marcos, TX that welcomes your leashed pup to join you at one of their two outdoor tables. On the menu, you'll find items such as steak and eggs, BLT sandwiches, pancakes and grilled cheeses.
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Pet Friendly Wimberley Cafe
Wimberley Cafe
Wimberley Cafe is a dog-friendly restaurant in Wimberley, TX, where Fido can join you at an outdoor table. Choose from menu options including omelets, bagels, pancakes, soups, salads, sandwiches, burgers, hot dogs, and more.
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Pet Friendly Hays City Store & Ice House
Hays City Store & Ice House
Once a gas station and corner store, Hays City Store & Ice House in Driftwood, TX, is now a self-proclaimed, "comfortable, classy, but unpretentious Hill Country gem of a restaurant." Fido is welcome on their dog-friendly patio! The eatery serves items like chili cheese fries, wings, sandwiches, soups, salads, burgers, Frito Pie, hot dogs, pulled pork, grilled steaks, fish tacos, and much more. Beer, classic cocktails, wine, and margaritas are available to wash it all down.
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Pet Friendly The Gruene Door
The Gruene Door
The Gruene Door is home to a pet-friendly patio. On offer, an American menu that includes racks of lamb, five spice smoked duck breast, and chicken piccata. If you and Fido fancy brunch, you can peruse the brunch menu full of favorites. The chorizo scramble includes three scrambled eggs with chorizo on a bed of roasted potatoes, topped with jack cheese and pico de gallo. The Gruene Door is open Wednesday through Saturday from 11am to 3pm, Sunday from 10am to 8pm, and Wednesday through Saturday from 5pm to 9pm.
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Pet Friendly Buffalo Wings & Rings
Buffalo Wings & Rings
Buffalo Wings & Rings is an upscale sports restaurant serving farm-to-table dishes in New Braunfels, TX. Fido is welcome on the dog-friendly patio. The menu is made up of nachos, chips, dips, shareable plates, wings, burgers, sandwiches, quesadillas, and more.
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Pet Friendly The Leaning Pear
The Leaning Pear
The Leaning Pear, located in Wimberley, TX, is a trendy eatery that serves up a variety of delicious American eats prepared with fresh, locally-sourced ingredients. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Start off with an order of the Crab Cake topped with chayote slaw and cilantro-buttermilk dressing. Next, chow down on the Zucchero Padre Pizza topped with zucchini basil pesto, cherry tomato, corn, garlic confit, and fresh mozzarella. Or go for the Corned Beef Reuben with house-cured brisket, sauerkraut, Russian dressing, and Swiss cheese on toasted marble rye. The Leaning Pear is open Tuesday through Saturday from 11am to 9pm, and Sunday from 11am to 3pm.
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Pet Friendly The Birdhouse, Fancy Chicken & Fine Wine
The Birdhouse, Fancy Chicken & Fine Wine
The Birdhouse, Fancy Chicken & Fine Wine is a dog-friendly restaurant in New Braunfels, TX, where Fido can join you at a table on their outdoor deck. The menu features their all-natural, free-range, always fresh chicken in a special 2-day brine, served in a variety of ways. Try their fried chicken sandwich, boneless wings, grilled lemon and herb, or the chicken & Belgian waffles.
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Pet Friendly Chill's On the Creek
Chill's On the Creek
Fido is welcome at the shaded, dog-friendly picnic tables outside Chill's On The Creek in Wimberley, TX. Enjoy creekside dining on tasty eats including tacos, seafood, sandwiches, burgers, beer and cocktails.
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Pet Friendly Brooklyn's Down South
Brooklyn's Down South
Brooklyn's Down South is a dog-friendly restaurant and bar located in the heart of Buda, TX. Fido is welcome on the patio (which has heaters in chilly weather). The menu features a variety of items inspired by Texas cuisine, all made from scratch and prepared to order. Brunch is served on weekends.
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Pet Friendly Wildflour Artisan Bakery & Grill
Wildflour Artisan Bakery & Grill
Wildflour Artisan Bakery and Grill, located in Canyon Lake, TX, is a casual joint that serves up a variety of tasty fare. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your day. Start off with an order of the Avocado and Goat Cheese Toast - toast topped with seasoned fresh-sliced tomato, lime-zested goat cheese spread, avocado, radish, and goat cheese parmesan. Next, chow down on the Bison Short Rib Rack - braised and pan-seared bison over spicy peanut butter sauce, served with mashed potatoes and your choice of side. Or go for the House Veggie Burger - a hand-formed roasted veggie and black bean burger topped with marinated sweet potato, sliced tomato, spinach, goat cheese, and chipotle aioli on a cheddar jalapeno sourdough bun. Wildflour Artisan Bakery and Grill is open Tuesday through Thursday from 7am to 3pm, Friday through Saturday from 7am to 9pm, and Sunday from 7am to 3pm.
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Pet Friendly Waterloo Ice House
Waterloo Ice House
The Waterloo Ice House has several pet-friendly outdoor tables where you can sit with your dog. Open for the last forty years, the Waterloo Ice House sources most of its menu from the Texas region. The menu is full of scratch-made and hearty food, like Chicken Fried Steak and Turkey Meatloaf, plus tacos, chicken sandwiches, and burgers. For a lighter meal, there are also salads and soups and including the Texas Caesar and Mexican Corn Soup. For those with a sweet tooth, they are baking up fresh pies and Mile High Cake. Open Monday through Saturday 7am to 2am, and Sunday 8am to 11pm.
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Pet Friendly Goofy’s Bar and Grill
Goofy’s Bar and Grill
Dog-friendly Goofy’s Bar and Grill in Canyon Lake welcomes Fido at a table on the outdoor patio. Enjoy some good ole American bar food, drinks, and games. Located next to the Guadalupe river, the bar and grill is a great stop after a long day of floating. They have one of the best chicken fried steaks in the area and their burgers, wings, and cheesesteaks are among some of their customer’s favorites.
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Pet Friendly Proof Liquor & Deli
Proof Liquor & Deli
This deli, liquor store and specialty grocery store has several outdoor dog-friendly tables. Proof Liquor and Deli has a variety of micro-brews and craft liquors, and serves specialty sandwiches like the Reuben Gonzales, a spicy reuben, the vegetarian Dolly Llama and Cayenne Toasted Pecan Chicken Salad. They also have empanadas, daily made soups and salads. Open Monday through Saturday 10am to 9pm.
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Pet Friendly Lone Star Float House
Lone Star Float House
Lone Star Float House is a dog-friendly American restaurant in New Braunfels, TX. Your leashed, friendly dog is welcome to join you at a table on the waterfront, outdoor patio. Try their chili cheese fries, fried pickles, Lone Star Beer Buckets, chicken basket, and Swiss Mushroom Burger while you're visiting! Ask a staff member about their river floating rates!
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Pet Friendly Jersey Mike's Subs
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 Evans Drive, 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 while you go in to order.
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