There are 5 pet friendly American restaurants in Sterling that welcome dogs at their outdoor tables, and 138 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!
Firehouse Subs
Firehouse Subs, located in Fairfax, 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 while you enjoy your meal. Try the Hook and Ladder Sub with smoked turkey, Virginia honey ham, and melted Monterey jack cheese. Order it Fully Involved to get mayo, deli mustard, lettuce, tomato, and onion! Or try the New York Steamer Sub with USDA corned beef brisket, pastrami, melted provolone, deli mustard, mayo, and Italian dressing. For something a bit lighter, try the Firehouse Salad with romaine, tomato, bell pepper, cucumber, mozzarella, pepperoncini peppers, and dressing, with your choice of smoked turkey, grilled chicken, or Virginia honey ham. 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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HoneyBaked Ham
HoneyBaked Ham, located in Fairfax, is a well-known eatery that serves up delicatessen-style dishes. Choose from menu options including soups, salads, sandwiches, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Try the Ham and Turkey Pesto Sandwich with ham, roasted turkey, provolone, lettuce, tomato, red onion, and pesto aioli on multigrain flatbread. Or go for the Ham Classic with ham, Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, savory mayo, and hickory honey mustard on a flaky croissant. 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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Summer House Santa Monica
Summer House Santa Monica is a California inspired restaurant that offers a casual, beach house atmosphere and seasonal menu items. Your well-behaved pup is welcome to dine with you at one of their seventeen dog-friendly tables. The menu features options like grilled entrees, sushi, tacos, salads, and many gluten free and vegetarian options. They also offer a diverse list of wine, beer, signature cocktails, and specialty non-alcoholic drinks. They also serve breakfast from 8am to 3pm with eggs, morning cocktails, and baked goods. Happy hour is served weekdays from 4pm to 6pm. Summer House Santa Monica in North Bethesda is open Monday through Thursday from 11am to 10pm, Friday from 11am to 11pm, Saturday from 8am to 11pm, and Sunday from 8am to 9pm.
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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.
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Santini's New York Style Deli
Dogs are welcome at outdoor tables at this New York-style deli. Santini's serves pizza, subs, hot dogs, fish and chips, salads, calzones, and breakfast sandwiches. Santini's is open daily from 9am until 9pm.
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Potbelly Sandwich Works
Potbelly Sandwich Works is a dog-friendly restaurant in Rockville, MD, where Fido is welcome at one of four outdoor tables. Please note that table service isn't available, so your pup needs to wait outside while you order inside. Choose from menu options including soups, salads, sandwiches, and more. Before you leave, grab a shake in your favorite flavor (vanilla, chocolate, coffee, banana, mixed berry, and more).
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The Bench
The Bench is located at the Gaithersburg Marriott Washingtonian Center. They have twelve outdoor tables with dog-friendly seating where you can relax with your pup. Their menu includes sandwiches, salads, and entrees like pasta and steak. The Bench hosts a large list of beer, wine, and cocktails. They offer breakfast Monday through Friday from 6:30am to 11:00am, Saturday from 7:00am to 12:00pm, and Sunday from 7:00am to 1:00pm. Regular dining is available Monday through Friday from 11:00am to 12:00am, Saturday from 12:00pm to 12:00am, and Sunday from 1:00pm to 12:00am.
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BRX American Bistro
BRX American Bistro is a comfortable eatery that serves up a variety of American fare. Choose from menu options including appetizers, soups, salads, seafood, chicken, steak, sandwiches, burgers, and more. Snag a seat at one of their two pet-friendly outdoor tables (weather permitting) and enjoy a meal with Fido by your side. Start with an order of the Mushroom Flatbread, topped with fresh thyme, goat cheese, arugula, shaved parmesan, and truffle oil. Next, chow down on the Cioppino Seafood Stew with shrimp, scallops, mussels, clams, salmon, fennel, and a blend of Italian spices, in a spicy white wine tomato sauce. BRX American Bistro is open Tuesday through Saturday from 11am to 10pm, and Sunday from 10am to 9pm.
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Zaina's Deli and Cafe
Zaina's Deli and Cafe offers a wide variety of sandwiches, salads, paninis, and Greek dishes. There are four dog-friendly tables outside so Fido can join you for a sandwich and a cup of coffee. They also offer a breakfast menu and several vegetarian options. Zaina's is open weekdays from 7am to 3pm.
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Fuddruckers
Fuddruckers, located in Ashburn, is a well-known burger chain that offers a build-your-own burger bar. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their ten pet-friendly outdoor tables while you savor your masterpiece. Choose from beef patties, elk, bison, or even ostrich, then pile it high with the cheeses and toppings of your choice. Choose from ingredients like shredded lettuce, onions, pickles, pico de gallo, relish, mayo, mustard, cheese sauce, and more! If making decisions is not your strong suit, simply pick one of their specialty burgers, like the Southwest Burger topped with guacamole, smokehouse bacon, and pepper jack cheese. 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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Gentleman Jim's Restaurant
Gentleman Jim's Restaurant is a casual, dog friendly eatery where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table. Their large menu includes great appetizers, homemade soups and salads, delicious pastas, savory steaks, great seafood, and sandwiches bearing the names of family members and staff, and not to mention home to the world famous Cavalier Style Pizza!
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The Habit Burger Grill
The Habit Burger Grill believes in juicy, handcrafted burgers and sandwiches that are made to order. This location in Rockville 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.
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Spring Mill Bread Co.
The Spring Mill Bread Co. on Darnestown Road has one dog-friendly outdoor table, so you are can bring your pup along. Making fresh bread daily, Spring Mill Bread Co. you can get sandwiches like Cajun Chicken Club, Crunchy Tuna Salad, and Roast Beef. There are house-made soups of the day, so check to see what flavors are available that day. For something sweet, Spring Mill Bread Co. has scones, cinnamon rolls, cookies, brownies, and bars. 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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Panera Bread
Panera Bread on Liberia Avenue has four 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.
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The Habit Burger Grill
The Habit Burger Grill believes in juicy, handcrafted burgers and sandwiches that are made to order. This location in Ashburn 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.
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Panera Bread
Panera Bread on Kentlands Boulevard has six 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.
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Panera Bread
Panera Bread on Atlas Walk Wayhas six 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.
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Potbelly Sandwich Shop
Potbelly Sandwich Shop, located in Gainesville, 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 four 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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Firehouse Subs
Firehouse Subs, located in Chantilly, 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 while you enjoy your meal. Try the Hook and Ladder Sub with smoked turkey, Virginia honey ham, and melted Monterey jack cheese. Order it Fully Involved to get mayo, deli mustard, lettuce, tomato, and onion! Or try the New York Steamer Sub with USDA corned beef brisket, pastrami, melted provolone, deli mustard, mayo, and Italian dressing. For something a bit lighter, try the Firehouse Salad with romaine, tomato, bell pepper, cucumber, mozzarella, pepperoncini peppers, and dressing, with your choice of smoked turkey, grilled chicken, or Virginia honey ham. 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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Panera Bread
Panera Bread on E Jefferson Street has a lot of 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.
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