Dog Friendly American Restaurants in New Jersey

No need to leave Fido in the hotel room when you want to grab a bite! No matter where you’re headed, we can point you towards great American restaurants in New Jersey that will welcome Fido to join you at an outdoor table. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly Paragon Tap & Table
Paragon Tap & Table Paragon Tap & Table is a restaurant in Clark, NJ, with pet-friendly outdoor seating and a dog menu! Fido can enjoy a barkcuterie board, a burger, chicken, jerky, frozen treats, or cookies. For humans, the menu changes regularly and includes options like a steak wedge salad, fried calamari, wings, spicy tuna poke, mac and cheese, fresh seafood, chicken & waffles, and pulled duck quesadillas. A full bar with specialty cocktails is also available. See Details
Pet Friendly Jon & Patty's Coffee Bar & Bistro
Jon & Patty's Coffee Bar & Bistro Jon & Patty's Coffee Bar & Bistro in Ocean City, NJ, welcomes Fido at pet-friendly outdoor tables along the sidewalk. This restaurant was ranked one of the absolute best restaurants in Ocean City and has won numerous awards for their food and service. They pride themselves on classic American food for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, which includes homemade soups, burgers, breakfast sandwiches, and their famous fish tacos, which were featured in the Jersey Shore cookbook. See Details
Wally's Restaurant Wally's Restaurant is a dog-friendly American restaurant in Surf City, NC where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table or on the patio. Wally's Restaurant is well-known for providing elevated dishes for all dietary types: gluten-free, vegan, family-friendly, and the like. See Details
Harry's Ocean Bar & Grille Harry's Ocean Bar and Grille is located at the Montreal Beach Resort and offers beautiful beach views. Your pup is welcome to join you at their twelve dog-friendly tables which are available during the warmer months. The menus feature coastal favorites like fish tacos, mussels, clam chowder, and the lobster BLT. Harry's drink menu higlights refreshing crushes and frozen drinks as well as cocktails, wines, and beer. Harry's Ocean Bar and Grille is open seven days a week from 8am to 10pm. See Details
Vagabond Kitchen & Tap House Vagabond Kitchen & Tap House in Atlantic City hosts a large number of craft brews on tap and signature sandwiches to fill you up. There's ample room for Fido at their 14 dog-friendly tables outside. The menu highlights their special fry plates like the East Coast Loaded Fries with bacon, bacon sour cream, and spicy ranch aioli. The sandwiches and burgers are diverse and unique from options like the Homemade Veggie Burger to the Mother Clucker. See Details
Robin's Nest Whether an casual lunch, intimate dinner, or evening cocktail, the dog-friendly Robin's Nest in Mount Holly, NJ, is certain to satisfy with its elegant decor and sophisticated French-American menu. Choose from delicious options such as short rib tacos, Asian noodle salad, honey pecan chicken, bourbon glazed pork loin, and chipotle salmon. See Details
Lambertville Station Dog-friendly Lambertville Station is a restored 19th century train station situated on the banks of the Delaware River in Lambertville, NJ. During the warmer months and weather permitting, Fido is welcome to accompany you for lunch, dinner, or drinks on the outdoor terrace. Menu options include shared appetizers and soups, steak, poultry and seafood entrées, fresh and seasonal salads, sandwiches, and a choice of desserts. After a walk along the scenic Delaware Canal State Park Trail, stop by and relax with Fido while sampling a tasty lobster roll, French onion soup, or beet and arugula salad. Before your visit, please call in advance to find out whether their patio seating is open. See Details
Asbury Kitchen Asbury Kitchen is a dog-friendly restaurant in Ocean City, NJ, where Fido can join you at one of eight outdoor tables along the sidewalk for breakfast or lunch whenever the weather is nice. They serve fresh food with healthy, gluten-free options. Menu items include pancakes, omelets, a variety of crepes, sandwiches and salads, plus espresso, cappuccinos, and lattés. See Details
Yianni's Cafe Yianni's Cafe in Brigantine, NJ, offers eight dog-friendly tables outside on the covered patio. This Greek-inspired café serves breakfast and lunch with a mix of Mediterranean and American favorites. The menu includes items like omelets, smoothies, breakfast burritos, gyros, chicken souvlaki, burgers, wraps, quesadillas, and fresh salads, often starting with complimentary hummus and pita. See Details
blueplate Mullica Hill's blueplate eatery is a dog friendly establishment where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table. They feature a fresh, locally sourced and scratch-made kitchen with a menu offering a variety of burgers, Griddled Mac & Three Cheese, crab cakes, bacon-wrapped dates, Goat Cheese Croquettes, soups, salads, sandwiches, and entrees like Pan Roasted Chicken, Grilled Pork Chops, Beef Short Rib, pastas, risottos and much more. Make sure to save some room for dessert like the Cinnamon Churros or a Peanut Butter-Banana Chocolate Brownie. See Details
Mountain House Tavern and Grill Mountain House Tavern and Grill is a locally owned American restaurant in Branchville, NJ, with a pet-friendly patio. Here, furry friends can join their owners for a bite to eat from their very own dog menu, which features options like In The Dog House, Bow-Wow Burger and Bird Dog. See Details
Dogtooth Bar & Grill Dogtooth Bar & Grill is a pet-friendly restaurant in Wildwood, NJ. Your leashed pup can join you at a table on their outdoor patio with heaters. Their menu features seafood options, such as volcano shrimp, crab bisque and lobster rolls. Please note strollers aren't allowed in their outdoor area. See Details
Blue Pig Tavern Located in the historic Congress Hall, Blue Pig Tavern has one of the best dog-friendly outdoor dining areas in Cape May, NJ. Menu offers tasty comfort food such as baked mac and cheese, roasted beet salad, grilled reubens, smoked salmon sandwiches, and turkey burgers. See Details
The Bistro at Haddonfield Cozy spot for traditional breakfast fare, lunch specials & an eclectic international dinner menu. Dogs are welcome at outdoor seating area. See Details
Stella's Cafe Stella's Cafe is a seasonal eatery Wildwood, NJ, that serves up a myriad of delicious American fare for breakfast and lunch. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables, and they even have a dog menu with treats for your pup! Customers are encouraged to call ahead to confirm patio availability. See Details
The Robinson Ale House The Robinson Ale House, located in Red Bank, NJ, is a casual, dog friendly eatery where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table. The menu features American fare and compliments it with a large craft beer selection, fine wines & full bar. Try a starter like the wings, Cheeseburger Egg Rolls, or the Crab Cake Duo; they also have burgers, entrees, salads, sandwiches, and a Grilled Cheese Bar where each specialty grilled cheese is served with a cup of tomato bisque. See Details
Woody's Roadside Tavern Woody's Roadside Tavern serves a tasty selection of classic American eats and refreshing craft beer in a casual and festive setting with pet-friendly outside tables, and they even have a dog menu! Patrons can feast on delicious options such as Caesar salad, chili, cheese quesadillas, blackened fish tacos, burgers, sandwiches, pizza, grilled ribeye, penne vodka, eggplant parmesan, and chicken fajitas. Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome in the backyard seating area only. See Details
The Barn Kitchen & Bar The Barn Kitchen & Bar in Rockaway, NJ, is a pet‑friendly restaurant where Fido is welcome at outdoor tables and can enjoy a bite off the dog menu. They serve a wide variety of menu items, including shareable appetizers (like crispy calamari, pretzel nuggets, and wings), tacos, burgers (e.g., Big Barn and Sunny Side Burger), sandwiches, pizzas, and hearty entrées like salmon, fish & chips, and pasta dishes. See Details
Missy's Main Street Cafe Missy's Main Street Cafe in Rockaway, NJ is dog friendly. From May through September, they welcome Fido to join you at an outdoor table where he'll be greeted with a dog menu and a water bowl. For pet parents, they serve a full breakfast, plus wraps, burgers and cheesesteaks to enjoy. See Details
Avenue Bistro Avenue Bistro is a neighborhood favorite specializing in New American cuisine with dog-friendly outdoor tables on their covered patio in Verona, NJ. Fido can even enjoy a meal from their dog menu featuring grilled chicken with potato and rice! Their human menu includes Leggs Benedict (with lobster), grilled hanger steak, firecracker calamari, braised short ribs, and crab cake sandwiches. They also offer brunch on weekends. See Details
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