Dog Friendly American Restaurants in Sterling, VA

There are 5 pet friendly American restaurants in Sterling that welcome dogs at their outdoor tables, and 143 more nearby. 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 Sterling. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly Potbelly Sandwich Shop
Potbelly Sandwich Shop
Potbelly Sandwich Shop, located in Sterling, is a casual delicatessen-style eatery that serves up a variety of tasty noshes. Choose from menu options including soups, salads, sandwiches, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their ten pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Try the Wreck Sandwich with salami, Angus roast beef, oven-roasted turkey, hickory-smoked ham, melted Swiss, lettuce, tomato, and mayo on multigrain bread. Or go for the Uptown Salad with romaine, iceberg, spinach, all-natural grilled chicken, crumbled bleu cheese, red grapes, apples, dried cranberries, diced red onion, and candied walnuts. Before you leave, grab a shake in your favorite flavor (Vanilla, Chocolate, Coffee, Oreo, Banana, Mixed Berry, Strawberry, and more.)
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Pet Friendly Wingstop
Wingstop
Wing lovers can find all your favorite flavors at Wingstop. This location on Cedar Drive in Sterling 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 when you go in to order.
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Pet Friendly Five Guys
Five Guys
Five Guys, located in Sterling, 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.
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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 Tripleseven Road, 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 when you go in to order.
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Pet Friendly Firehouse Subs
Firehouse Subs
Firehouse Subs, located within Sugarland Crossing in Sterling, VA, is a popular deli-style eatery that serves up a variety of tasty subs and salads. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables. Table service isn't available, so your pup will need to wait outside while you order inside. Guests can enjoy a variety of cold and hot subs, salads, and sides like soup, chips, and cookies.
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Pet Friendly Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar
Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar
Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar is a an eatery in Chantilly, VA, with a pet-friendly covered patio and dog menu! The restaurant serves bowls, noodles, soups, salads, veggies, sandwiches, burgers, pizza sticks, and more.
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Pet Friendly Shoe's Cup & Cork
Shoe's Cup & Cork
Shoe's Cup and Cork is a full-service restaurant offering delicious breakfast, lunch, dinner, and brunch on the weekends. The scratch-made kitchen menu focused on sustainable and local ingredients, features ahi tuna sliders, chili mac and cheese, fried chicken, and a wide selection of craft draughts and local wines. Dogs are welcome at outdoor tables.
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Pet Friendly The Capital Burger
The Capital Burger
The Capital Burger, located in Reston, VA, is a casual, dog friendly eatery where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table. They are dedicated to crafting the luxe burger experience. Try the Smoked Gouda Cheese Fries, Lobster and Crab Cakes, or one of their signature burgers like the Blue Cheese and Truffle Burger with Black Truffle and Blue Cheese and Cabernet-Braised Sweet Onions.
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Pet Friendly Lost Dog Cafe Dunn Loring
Lost Dog Cafe Dunn Loring
The Original Lost Dog Café has rescued, sponsored and placed hundreds of abandoned and unwanted animals over the past 13 years.
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Pet Friendly Blue Ridge Grill Brambleton
Blue Ridge Grill Brambleton
Blue Ridge Grill is a pet-friendly establishment located in Ashburn, VA. Your furry best friend is welcome to join you on their shaded patio with portable heaters, where water bowls are provided. Menu options include steak and cheese egg rolls, an ahi tuna salad, a prime rib sandwich and a jumbo fried shrimp platter. Brunch is available on weekends.
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Pet Friendly Old Brogue Irish Pub
Old Brogue Irish Pub
Old Brogue Irish Pub is a dog-friendly pub in Great Falls, VA, that welcome Fido on the front or back patio. Try their fried chicken, charbroiled burgers, or penne alfredo while you're visiting.
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Pet Friendly Not Your Average Joe's
Not Your Average Joe's
Not Your Average Joe's, located in Bethesda, MD, is a casual, dog-friendly eatery where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table. They offer an ever-changing menu, from their famous focaccia and dipping oil, to their legendary pizza, salads, and sandwiches, there's something for everyone. Come in for fan favorites like the mustard crusted chicken or steak tips, stay for the extended list of wines, craft beer, and crafted cocktails. They also serve an extensive gluten free menu, happy hour and weekend brunch.
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Pet Friendly Bagel Cafe
Bagel Cafe
Omelets and bagels for breakfast, salads, classic and specialty sandwiches for lunch. Dogs welcome in outdoor cafe area. No fencing around tables to keep dogs out.
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Pet Friendly P.J. Skidoos
P.J. Skidoos
P.J. Skidoos is a dog-friendly American restaurant in Fairfax, VA. Bring Fido with you while you enjoy food and drinks outside on the covered front patio. Along with a full bar, they serve appetizers, wings, salads, sandwiches, burgers, chicken, steak and more.
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Pet Friendly Lost Dog Cafe
Lost Dog Cafe
The Original Lost Dog Café has rescued, sponsored, and placed hundreds of abandoned and unwanted animals over the past 13 years. This popular eatery offers salads, a huge selection of hot and cold sandwiches, gourmet pizza, pasta, and milkshakes. Outdoor seating is dog friendly, weather permitting.
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Pet Friendly Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar
Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar
Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar is a dog-friendly, American restaurant in Fair Oaks Mall where Fido can join you at an outdoor table on the covered patio. They also have a dog menu, and pet parents can enjoy items such as goat cheese and pepper jelly dip, cheddar cheese curds, chicken lettuce wraps, rice and noodle bowls, salads, sandwiches, burgers, pizza sticks, and chicken, beef, and fish entrees. Be sure to save room for one of their desserts like banana pudding or butter cake! Please note your furry friend will need to remain outside while you request a host.
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Pet Friendly Fosters Grille
Fosters Grille
Excellent food, friendly staff and perfect fido atmosphere.
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Pet Friendly Ted's Bulletin
Ted's Bulletin
Ted's Bulletin is a dog-friendly restaurant in Falls Church, VA, where Fido can join you at an outdoor table. Choose from breakfast, lunch, and dinner menu options like omelets, pancakes, French toast, egg platters, appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches, burgers, chicken, beef, seafood, pasta, and more.
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Pet Friendly True Food Kitchen
True Food Kitchen
True Food Kitchen believes that eating healthy doesn't mean sacrificing flavor or convenience. You can stop by for a healthful meal with your pup at this location in Fairfax where you will find 15 dog-friendly tables outside on their enclosed patio. The menu includes pizza, salad, sandwiches, bowls, and signature mains like the Grass-Fed Steak Tacos or Poke Bowl. Vegetarians will find plenty to choose from with items like the Brussels Sprout and Wild Mushroom pizza or Red Chili Noodles bowl. They also serve refreshing drinks with superfood juices, smoothies, and kombucha as well as cocktails and wine.
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Pet Friendly Burger 21
Burger 21
Burger 21 is a dog-friendly, modern fast-casual burger restaurant serving Ashburn locals and tourists alike. ten tables are available outside of Burger 21 to dog owners wanting to dig into a Spicy Thai Shrimp seafood burger alongside Fido. The restaurant's menu is made up of beef, chicken, turkey, veggie, and seafood burgers, chicken tenders, gourmet dogs, sliders, fresh salads, fries, and shareables. Those with room for dessert can indulge in a retro float or signature shake. Please note that table service isn't available, so your dog will need to be tied up outside when you go in to order.
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