Dog Friendly American Restaurants in Venice, FL

There are 13 pet friendly American restaurants in Venice 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 Venice. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly Norma Jean’s Sports Bar & Grill Room
Norma Jean’s Sports Bar & Grill Room Norma Jean’s Sports Bar & Grill Room has been serving great burgers, wings, and sandwiches in the Sarasota County area for over 25 years. Burger meat is delivered fresh daily from Herman's Meat Market in Venice, FL. Stop in to enjoy a game and the cool breeze on the dog-friendly patio featuring large flat screen TVs. A doggy menu is available and Fido eats for free during Yappy Hour on select days. See Details
Pet Friendly Dockside Waterfront Grill
Dockside Waterfront Grill Dockside Waterfront Grill is a dog-friendly seafood restaurant in Venice, FL, where Fido can join you under the thatched roof of the large tiki hut. Enjoy live entertainment on weekends and daily Happy Hour specials. The restaurant is accessible by boat. Please note that pups must stay on the ground and cannot be fed during your visit. See Details
Metro Diner Metro Diner is a dog-friendly American restaurant in Venice, FL. Your friendly, leashed dog is welcome to join you at a table on the outdoor patio. Try their chicken salad croissant, Big Milk's Double Decker BLT< or breakfast burger while you're visiting. Ask a staff member about their new gluten free menu! See Details
Burgundy Square Cafe Burgundy Square Cafe is a dog-friendly restaurant and café in Venice, FL. Your friendly, leashed pup is welcome to join you at a table on the outdoor patio and can even order from the dog menu! This restaurant is well-known for their fresh seafood, so make sure to try their Boom Boom Shrimp wrap, lobster roll, or salmon sandwich while you're visiting. See Details
TJ Carney's Pub & Grille TJ Carney's Pub & Grille in Venice, FL, offers standard pub fare like soups, salads, burgers, sandwiches, plus varied dinner entrees such as crab cakes, chicken marsala, BBQ baby back ribs, and Cajun jambalaya. Patio tables are dog friendly. See Details
BrewBurgers BrewBurgers is a pet-friendly restaurant in Venice, FL, with pup patties available from their partial dog menu. Dogs are welcome at the outdoor tables with umbrellas; unfortunately they're not allowed under the main canopy. This family-friendly pub and grill has fantastic burgers, unique specialty sandwiches, soups, salads, homemade desserts, and plenty of good times. See Details
BrewBurgers BrewBurgers is a family- and dog-friendly pub and grill in Venice, FL, where Fido can join you at an outdoor, awning-shaded table. The menu features fantastic burgers, unique specialty sandwiches, soups, salads, homemade desserts, icy cold beer and more. See Details
Seed and Bean Market Seed and Bean Market is Florida's first Cannabis Café in Venice, FL. Leashed dogs are welcome at outside tables. Seed and Bean Market offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and Happy Hour specials served from their scratch kitchen. Guests can also enjoy a list of rotating Cannabis and local craft beers. See Details
Checkers Drive-In Checkers Drive-In is a dog-friendly spot to enjoy a 'bold and made-to-order' burger in Venice. Visitors to Checkers Drive-In can bring Fido and head to one of its nine outdoor tables to dig in. The Drive-In's menu is made up of burgers, chicken dishes, fish, classic and boneless wings, hot dogs, fries, and sweets such as loaded and regular milkshakes, stackers, soft serve cones, and Cinnamon Apple Pie. A walk-up window is also available. See Details
Flapjack's Cafe Flapjack's Cafe is a pet-friendly eatery in Venice, FL, where Fido is welcome to join you at one of the two tables outside. Their menu features breakfast, brunch and lunch classic favorites like omelets, pancakes, biscuits and gravy, burritos, quesadillas and sandwiches. See Details
Cafe Bagel Bring Fido to Cafe Bagel, a pet-friendly eatery in Venice, FL that welcomes dogs at their three outdoor tables. On the menu, you'll find items such as breakfast burritos, egg platters, a selection of bagels, muffins, pastries and breads, lunch subs and salads. Please note table service isn't available, so Fido will have to wait outside while you order. See Details
Coach's Bar & Grill Coach's Bar & Grill in Venice, FL, is a dog-friendly sports bar where pups are welcome at the outdoor seating. Enjoy wings, wraps, salads, and handhelds while relaxing with your furry friend in a casual, welcoming atmosphere. See Details
Mad Salads Mad Salads is a healthy eatery located in Venice, FL. Fido is welcome to join you at an outside table. This dog-friendly restaurant offers freshly made salads and wraps. Be sure to try a Sunshine Grilled Chicken Salad. See Details
The Twisted Fork Located next to Bert's Black Widow Harley Davidson in Port Charlotte, FL, the Twisted Fork is a dog-friendly eatery serving down-home Florida cuisine with "a twist." Dogs are welcome at outdoor tables on the pet-friendly covered patio. See Details
Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar This St. Armands location of the Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar chain is in a perfect location to grab a bite before or after a day at the beach. Outdoor seating is dog friendly! Located just blocks from the beach and serving handcrafted cocktails, guests can enjoy island-inspired fare like fish and chips, their World Famous Coconut Shrimp, as well as Kona coffee-crusted ribeye steak. See Details
Evie’s Tavern & Grill Evie’s Tavern & Grill is a dog-friendly restaurant in Sarasota, FL, where you and your pup can relax on the covered patio and enjoy views of the nearby golfers. The menu features popular items like hand-tossed pizzas, juicy burgers, fresh salads and hearty wraps. See Details
First Watch First Watch, located in Bradenton, is a casual cafe-style eatery that serves up a variety of delicious dishes. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their four 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
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
Venice, FL, US