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    Dog Friendly American Restaurants in Santa Barbara, CA

    There are 22 pet friendly American restaurants in Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara. Bone appetit!

    Pet Friendly Opal Restaurant & Bar

    Opal Restaurant & Bar

    Santa Barbara, CA
    Opal Restaurant & Bar Opal Restaurant & Bar specializes in eclectic California cuisine drawn from international influences served in a Spanish style atmosphere with outdoor seating that welcomes dogs. Choose from an array of varied dishes such as seared ahi tuna, tiger shrimp pizza, wild mushroom stuffed chicken, honey glazed roasted duck, and chile crusted filet mignon. Dog-friendly tables are limited, so call ahead to ensure availability. Opens Monday thru Saturday at 11:30am, 5pm on Sunday. See Details
    Pet Friendly Eureka!

    Eureka!

    Santa Barbara, CA
    Eureka! Eureka! serves seasonal white fish tacos, fried chicken sliders, bone marrow burgers, and butterscotch rum pudding. All proteins are all-natural and antibiotic and hormone free. Dogs are welcome on the patio. See Details

    On the Alley

    Santa Barbara, CA
    On the Alley Dogs are welcome at On The Alley, where they serve simple food items with flair. A great place for a quick date with Fido, the menu on offer is concise and includes lots of interesting takes on American dishes. One of the most popular plates is the crispy fish sandwich, beer-battered fish, coleslaw, and pickled onions on a bun. On The Alley is open Monday through Thursday from 6:30am to 6:00pm and Friday through Sunday from 6:30am to 7:00pm. See Details

    The Lark

    Santa Barbara, CA
    The Lark Most of the seating at the Lark restaurant is outside and dog-friendly. Providing a menu full of contemporary cuisine, the chefs offer dishes that constantly change with the seasons. You and Fido could share one of the most popular platters, the cast iron roasted diver scallops, served with kaffir lime risotto, hearts of palm, maitake mushroom, black garlic, candied peanut, and Thai chili. The Lark Restaurant is open Tuesday through Thursday from 5pm to 10pm, Friday to Saturday from 5pm to 11pm, and Sunday from 5pm to 10pm. See Details

    Brass Bear Brewing & Bistro

    Santa Barbara, CA
    Brass Bear Brewing & Bistro Located in the Funk Zone of Santa Barbara, CA, Brass Bear Brewing is a dog-friendly beer garden and bistro serving high-quality eats, craft beers, and locally-sourced wines. Fido may join you at outdoor tables in the garden while you enjoy local bites and brews. See Details

    Mesa Cafe & Bar

    Santa Barbara, CA
    Mesa Cafe & Bar The Mesa Cafe and Bar provides ten dog-friendly tables. If you and Fido decide to eat there, you can enjoy a selection of appetizers, sandwiches, fresh seafood, steak, pasta, salad, homemade desserts, and daily specials. One of their most popular dishes is the California eggs benedict, served with poached eggs, avocado, and tomato on an English muffin, covered with hollandaise sauce. They also provide a full bar and an outdoor patio area for you and Fido to enjoy your classic and modern cuisine. The Mesa Cafe is open Monday through Saturday from 6:30am to 10:00pm and Sunday from 6:30am to 9:00pm. See Details

    Cody's Cafe

    Santa Barbara, CA
    Cody's Cafe You can eat with your dog on the outdoor patio at Cody's Cafe. Serving American comfort food classics for breakfast and lunch daily, the dog-friendly restaurant features daily specials, a full bar and local charm. From sweet berry pancakes paired with a mimosa to corned beef hash and a bloody mary, Cody's has all of your breakfast needs covered. Cody's Cafe is open Sunday to Monday from 6am to 3pm and Tuesday through Saturday from 6am to 9pm. See Details

    Yellow Belly

    Santa Barbara, CA
    Yellow Belly Yellow Belly is a dog-friendly eatery in Santa Barbara, CA, where Fido is welcome to join you at one of the half a dozen umbrella-shaded tables outside. Their menu features house-made pizzas, specialty sandwiches, gourmet burgers and more. Craft beer and wine are also available, and brunch is served on Sundays. See Details

    Scarlett Begonia

    Santa Barbara, CA
    Scarlett Begonia Scarlett Begonia in Santa Barbara, CA, is a dog-friendly spot offering Cal-American breakfast and lunch. Pups on a leash are welcome on the heated patio, where they can enjoy a dog menu featuring scrambled organic eggs, grilled grass-fed burger patties, Mary's chicken, grass-fed iron steak and biscuits. Patio rules include dogs must stay on the ground, avoid the 3 B's and eat from their provided dog bowl. See Details

    South Coast Deli

    Santa Barbara, CA
    South Coast Deli South Coast Deli on E Carrillo Street has two dog-friendly outdoor tables, so you can bring your pup along. South Coast Deli has a huge menu of sandwiches from breakfast eats to cold and toasted sammies. Thanksgiving lovers should check out the Gobble Gobble, a turkey sandwich with cranberry and thyme infused cream cheese. You can also build your own sandwich, with a variety of meats, cheeses, and toppings. If you are looking for something light, South Coast Deli has a dozen different fresh salads including the Keep Calm Kale On, Italian Chopped, and the Mexican Chicken Caesar. South Coast Deli also does what it can to do right by the envirnment, with sustainable and plant based products and utensils. 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

    The Habit Burger Grill

    Santa Barbara, CA
    The Habit Burger Grill The Habit Burger Grill believes in juicy, handcrafted burgers and sandwiches that are made to order. This location in Santa Barbara provides dog-friendly seating with a few outside for your pooch. Some locations also offer a drive-through so you can stay on the go with Fido. Their signature burgers, Charburgers, are grilled over an open flame and served with tons of flavor like the Roasted Garlic Portabella Char or classic Double Charburger. You can also chow down on a custom sandwich like the chicken club or veggie burger with your choice of bun. Don't forget dessert! The Habit Burger Grill offers frozen treats like shakes, malts, and sundaes for a classic burger joint experience. 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

    The Bistro at Bacara

    Santa Barbara, CA
    The Bistro at Bacara The Bistro at Bacara is home to fourteen pet-friendly tables at lunch and dinner time and a further twenty-six at breakfast. According to TripAdvisor, The Bistro at Bacara is in the top five restaurants in Goleta. For breakfast, you'll find specialty items like huevos rancheros, avocado pancakes, and rock shrimp omelettte. Lunchtime brings a whole different selection to your plate, including pizzas from the deck oven, sandwiches, and salads. Additionally, there are a few entrees added at dinner time, such as black cod, crispy fried chicken, and tofu vegetable stir-fry. The Bistro at Bacara is open every day of the week from 8:00am to 9:30pm. See Details

    Panino

    Santa Barbara, CA
    Panino Panino has eight dog-friendly tables outside. This popular sandwich place takes its inspiration from Italy and offers a number of interesting sandwich and salad creations. The chefs at Panino are proud of their creations, including one of their favorites, the albacore tuna, artichoke hearts, kalamata olive tapenade, and basil sandwich. Panino is open Monday through Saturday from 10am to 4pm and Sunday from 11am to 3pm. See Details

    Jack's Bistro & Famous Bagels

    Santa Barbara, CA
    Jack's Bistro & Famous Bagels Located in the bustling Milpas Shopping Center in Santa Barbara, CA, Jack's Bistro & Famous Bagels serves fresh and tasty breakfast and lunch fare in a casual and cozy setting with dog-friendly outside seating. A menu chock-full of hearty and flavorful options includes corned beef scrambles, huevos rancheros, eggs Benedict, French toast, clam chowder, BBQ chicken salad, turkey mushroom burgers, tuna melts, Cajun chicken sandwiches, and veggie paninis. See Details

    Eleven14 Crafthouse & Kitchen

    Santa Barbara, CA
    Eleven14 Crafthouse & Kitchen Eleven14 Crafthouse & Kitchen, located in Santa Barbara, CA, is a pet friendly eatery where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table. They offer burgers, flatbreads, steaks, appetizers, beer on tap, and a full bar. Their menu includes items like that tuna poke nachos, roasted beet salad, Philly cheesesteak flatbread, double cut brined pork chop, shrimp and crab enchiladas, chili glazed salmon, Bavarian pretzel with beer cheese, lobster mac and cheese, truffle mushroom burger and much more. See Details

    Farmer Boy

    Santa Barbara, CA
    Farmer Boy Treat yourself to lunch or dinner with Fido outside on the dog-friendly patio at Farmer Boy in Santa Barabara, CA. This classic American restaurant sets the standard for traditional breakfast and lunch fare with items like omelets, scrambles, waffles, pancakes, burgers, salads and sandwiches. See Details

    Joe's Cafe

    Santa Barbara, CA
    Joe's Cafe Joe’s Cafe in Santa Barbara, CA, has been a lively spot for dining, drinking, and socializing since 1928. Enjoy breakfast, lunch, or dinner outside on the pet-friendly patio with a menu featuring eggs, pancakes, pasta, steak, seafood, and more. See Details

    Barbareno

    Santa Barbara, CA
    Barbareno Barbareno is a pet-friendly establishment in Santa Barbara, CA. Your leashed pup can tag along at one of their outdoor tables. You'll find various options on their menu, including fried chicken sandwiches, garden salad, California rolls, burgers and more. See Details

    Benchmark Eatery

    Santa Barbara, CA
    Benchmark Eatery Benchmark Eatery is a dog-friendly restaurant in Santa Barabara, CA, where furry friends can join their owners outside at one of the five tables on their covered patio. Lunch, dinner, and late-night snacks are available on their menu, including fried chicken sandwiches, wings, eggplant, churros and more. See Details

    The Shop

    Santa Barbara, CA
    The Shop The Shop is a pet-friendly establishment in Santa Barbara, CA. Your leashed pup can tag along at an outdoor table. Their menu boasts an array of toasts, sweets, burgers, sandwiches and more. Please note table service isn't available, so Fido must remain outside while you order. See Details
    Santa Barbara, CA, US