Dog Friendly American Restaurants in Sarasota, FL

There are 39 pet friendly American restaurants in Sarasota 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 Sarasota. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar
Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar This St. Armands location of the Tommy Bahama chain is in a perfect location to grab a bite before or after a day at the beach. By the sea inspired dishes include fish and chips, and Kona coffee-crusted ribeye steak. Outdoor seating is dog friendly! See Details
Pet Friendly O'Leary's Tiki Bar & Grill
O'Leary's Tiki Bar & Grill Located in Island Park on Sarasota's downtown bay front, O'Leary's is open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner with dog-friendly outdoor seating. Their menu features French toast, western omelets, egg sandwiches, Buffalo shrimp, burgers, wraps, gulf clam strips, and blackened mahi tacos, plus beer, wine, and tropical frozen drinks. Be sure to ask for their doggy menu! See Details
Simon's Coffee House Bring your dog to sit on the large outdoor patio at pet-friendly Simon's Coffee House in Sarasota, FL. The name is misleading, this restaurant serves much more than coffee. Breakfast and lunch are served using fresh, locally-sourced ingredients. For breakfast choose from omelets, breakfast skillets, crepes, porridge, and egg wraps and sandwiches. At lunchtime, Simon's always has at least six different soups on offer. The restaurant also serves vegetarian dishes, panini sandwiches, made-to-order salads, fruit smoothies, and beer and wine. Of course, coffee drinks made with locally-roasted beans are available, too. See Details
New Pass Grill New Pass Grill offers tasty burgers, sandwiches, and fried fish and shrimp right on the water, with a walk-up window so you can bring your dog when you order. Right beside a bait and tackle shop. See Details
Sunnyside Cafe From traditional American breakfast to hearty Hungarian lunch options, this restaurant has a little something for everyone. Dogs are allowed in the outdoor seating area. See Details
Seasons 52 Seasons 52, located in Sarasota, is a classy eatery and wine bar that serves up contemporary American cuisine. Choose from menu options including starters, soups, salads, flatbreads, burgers, sandwiches, tacos, chicken, seafood, steak, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their fifteen pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Start off with a glass of vino and an order of the Blistered Shishito Peppers with roasted corn, Sonoma goat-feta cheese, lemon aioli, and sumac. Next, chow down on the Crispy Braised Short Rib Sandwich with aged cheddar, pickled red onion, and horseradish crema, served with Au Jus dip. Or go for the Caramelized Grilled Sea Scallops with leek and butternut squash risotto, broccolini, and lemon butter. See Details
Turtle Beach Grill Turtle Beach Grill is a casual, dog-friendly eatery in Sarasota, FL, where Fido can join you at an outdoor table for breakfast, lunch, and dinner on the secluded south end of Siesta Key. Enjoy sandwiches, wraps, salads, seafood baskets, and more. See Details
Evies Tavern and Grill Have some drinks, order a pizza, take a few swings on the driving range, or grab a covered table on the outdoor patio. See Details
Cafe in the Park Cafe in the Park is an Urban Terrace cafe located in Payne Park in downtown Sarasota. Specializing in sandwiches, salads, coffee. Indoor and outdoor seating overlooking park and downtown. See Details
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. See Details
Clasico Cafe and Bar For brunch, lunch, dinner, and even late night offerings, check out Clasico Cafe and Bar, which has five pet-friendly outdoor tables on their patio. Clasico has a beautiful view of downtown Sarasota located right in the restaurant district, and they occasionally even have live music on the patio. Stop by on a weekday after work for happy hour specials every weekday from 3:30-6pm, or come for dinner and get a classic like the fish tacos or Chef Guillaume's signature chicken pot pie. See Details
Applebee's Applebee's is a dog-friendly grill and bar serving Sarasota locals and tourists alike. Visitors to University Parkway can head to one of Applebee's outdoor tables to dig into a plate of Double Crunch Bone-In Wings, smothered in Honey BBQ sauce, alongside Fido. The grill and bar's menu includes appetizers such as Chicken Wonton Tacos, Spinach and Artichoke Dip, and Cheeseburger Egg Rolls, pasta, seafood, chicken dishes, burgers, sandwiches, tacos, salads, steaks, and more. Diners with room for dessert can order a Blue Hawaiian Long Island Iced Tea and a Triple Chocolate Meltdown to top it all off. See Details
Panera Bread Panera Bread on Bee Ridge Road has eight pet-friendly outdoor tables, so you can bring your dog along to dine. The popular national chain serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks. Stop by early for one of their freshly baked breakfast sandwiches, pastries, or Baked Egg Souffles. Panera Bread is known for their fresh, and clean eating salads, soups, and sandwiches like Bacon Turkey Bravo, Napa Almond Chicken Salad, and Steak and White Cheddar Panini. They have a full espresso and coffee bar where you can get signature drinks like the Hot Chocolate with Chocolate Chip Marshmallows, and Plum Ginger Hibiscus Tea. 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
Patricks 1481 Patricks serves up burgers, salads, and seafood for lunch and dinner. During the weekend, customers can enjoy pancakes and more with other pet parents in the outdoor seating area. Waitstaff will even bring a dog bowl of water out for your four-legged friend! See Details
Beckham's on the Trail Beckham's on the Trail is a casual, dog-friendly eatery in Sarasota, FL, where Fido can join you at an outdoor table. The restaurant is best known for their fish and chips and the large gluten free selection. Their offerings include burgers, seafood, steak, and other hits. Even the fried foods are gluten free. See Details
Miller's Ale House Miller's Ale House is a dog-friendly sports bar and restaurant chain. The Sarasota, FL, location offers outdoor patio seating for you and Fido. The menu features a selection of wings and shareable appetizers, seafood and steak, burgers, soups, salads and pasta dishes. See Details
Eat Here - Siesta Key Dig into hearty tacos with lobster and shrimp topped with coleslaw or a quinoa vegan salad with chickpeas, carrots, and currants. Outdoor seating is pet friendly! See Details
Madison Avenue Cafe & Deli Expertly sliced deli meat piled high on salads and sandwiches, all washed down with wine sold by the glass. See Details
Five Guys Five Guys, located in Sarasota, 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 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
First Watch First Watch, located in Sarasota, is a casual cafe-style eatery that serves up a variety of delicious dishes. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their six pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Try the Chile Chorizo Omelette filled with chorizo, avocado, green chilies, roasted onions, cheddar, Monterey jack, sour cream, and house-made pico de gallo. Or go for the Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict - two poached eggs atop toasted ciabatta, topped with wild Alaskan smoked Sockeye salmon, red onion, tomato, and hollandaise, served with lightly dressed organic mixed greens. If you're stopping by for lunch, chow down on the Roast Beef and Havarti Sandwich with roast beef, horseradish Havarti, house-roasted onions, tomato, and lemon-dressed arugula on grilled parmesan-crusted sourdough, served with a side of horseradish sauce. See Details
Sarasota, FL, US