Dog Friendly American Restaurants in Scotts Valley, CA

Bruno's Bar and Grill is a pet-friendly eatery located at the Kings Village Shopping Center in Scotts Valley, CA. Fido is welcome to join you on the upstairs deck and can order from their dog menu! Cozy up next to your best friend while dining on classic American fare, such as burgers, sandwiches, BBQ and more.

Laughing Monk Brewing & Gastropub in Scotts Valley, CA, is dog friendly. Your pooch will be lavished with attention on their patio, where Fido can order a pup burger from their partial dog menu. Stop in for award-winning beers and delicious food. Shade and portable heaters are available on site.

Auntie Mame's is a pet-friendly restaurant in Scotts Valley, CA. Your leashed pup can join you at one of their umbrella-shaded outdoor tables for breakfast or lunch. They offer home-style cooking ranging from Belgian waffles, grilled sandwiches, chicken tenders, and Greek salad.

Erik's DeliCafe, located at Mt Hermon Road, Scotts Valley, 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 three 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.

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 Scotts Valley on Mt Hermon Road 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.

This popular breakfast stop serves omelets, scrambles, bennies, buttermilk pancakes, and French toast, plus burgers and sandwiches for lunch. Patio seating is dog friendly.

Betty Burgers serves up delicious burgers, malts, sweet potato fries, and a friendly place for Fido at their outdoor dining tables. Hours of operation are 11am to 9pm Sunday through Thursday and 11am to 9:30pm Friday and Saturday.

Walnut Avenue Cafe is a beloved breakfast and lunch spot in downtown Santa Cruz, known for classic American café fare and a dog-friendly patio. Fido can order from the special doggie menu on the outdoor patio. The menu features a wide range of all-day breakfast dishes like eggs Benedict, French toast with grilled bananas and walnuts, chilaquiles and huevos rancheros, plus sandwiches, salads, burgers, tostadas and more for lunch.

Empire Grille is a casual dog-friendly eatery fashioned after mining "eating houses" that populated the area during the 1800s gold rush. Patrons can choose from delicious lunch and dinner offerings such as Asian chicken salad, tangy and spicy wings, tempura prawns, ginger beef medallions, bacon cheeseburgers, blackened yellow fin tuna, and braised lamb shanks. Dogs are welcome to join owners on the small patio in the bar area. Empire Grill is open from 11am to 9pm seven days a week.

Zoccoli's Deli, located in Santa Cruz, CA, is a casual joint that serves up delicious delicatessen-style eats. Bring Fido along and grab a seat at one of their fifteen pet-friendly outdoor tables and enjoy a Castroville Italian Sandwich - a sourdough French roll filled with marinated artichokes, prosciutto, salami, provolone cheese, Italian dressing, and freshly-chopped peppers! Zoccoli's is open Monday through Saturday from 8am to 6pm, and Sunday from 10am to 6pm.

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.

Recognized by locals as one of the top restaurants in Aptos and Santa Cruz County, Bittersweet Bistro offers an American Bistro Cuisine style dinner menu with Mediterranean influences. Outstanding dessert menu and an award-winning wine list are served in a casual, relaxed atmosphere. Well-behaved dogs welcomed on the outdoor patio from 8:00 am-2:30 pm.

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.

Carpo's has been serving high quality American comfort food in Santa Cruz County since 1981, offering tried and true house specials and signature sandwiches. Menu features skewered prawns, skirt steak, shrimp and crab sandwiches, homemade chili, shakes and ice cream, and plenty of beer and wine. Dogs are welcome in the outdoor, pet-friendly seating area.

Pet-friendly Grub Burger Bar in Santa Clara, CA, invites Fido to join you at a table on their outdoor patio. Their menu offerings include salads, sandwiches and burgers.

The Bywater is a New Orleans-themed bar and restaurant in Los Gatos, CA, where Fido is welcome at one of two outdoor patios (one of which is enclosed). Stop in to enjoy Cajun-style fare and drinks beside your furry companion at an umbrella-shaded table. From po’boys to BBQs, sazeracs and hurricanes, take a trip to the Big Easy without the flight. Sunday brunch is also available.

Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar is dog friendly! With locations across California, Texas, and Nevada, 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!

Foster's Freeze, located in Santa Cruz, is a casual American-style eatery with a walk up window that serves up a variety of tasty food. Choose from menu options including burgers, sandwiches, ice cream, shakes, floats, smoothies, sundaes, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their three pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Try the Big Boss Burger topped with Swiss, American cheese, bacon, fried onion rings, lettuce, tomato, pickles, and Foster's special sauce. Don't leave before you order a sweet treat! Try their Banana Split - vanilla soft serve topped with chocolate, triple berry, pineapple, whipped cream, nuts, a split banana, and a cherry!

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.

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.