Dog Friendly American Restaurants in Virginia

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 Virginia that will welcome Fido to join you at an outdoor table. Bone appetit!

NN Burger

Tappahannock, VA

NN Burger NN Burger Tappahannock restaurant is a casual, dog-friendly eatery where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table. Their menu features award-winning, chef-crafted burgers, sandwiches, salads, Extreme Shakes, craft beer, cocktails and more. Try the Chesapeake Crab Topped Burger, Santa Fe Black Bean Burger, Smokin' Jay's Pulled Pork Sandwich, “NN” Lobster Roll, or an EL Diablo Burger. Be sure to save room for one of their desserts or signature Freakshake - a milkshake topped with a decadent pastry, whipped cream, sprinkles, chocolate drizzle, and served in a candy coated Mason jar! See Details

Bonnie Blue Southern Market & Bakery

Winchester, VA

Bonnie Blue Southern Market & Bakery Bonnie Blue Southern Market & Bakery in Winchester, VA, welcomes Fido outside on the dog-friendly patio. Breakfast, brunch, and lunch is served in the remodeled 1920s gas station. The eatery has several different kinds of smoked meats and serves southern comfort food. See Details

Byers Street Bistro

Staunton, VA

Byers Street Bistro Byers Street Bistro is a pet-friendly restaurant in downtown Staunton, VA. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their few outdoor tables in front of their establishment, enclosed by a fence, where he'll be treated to pup cups from their partial dog menu. Pet parents can enjoy fresh seafood and homemade comfort food with a southern flair. See Details

Rocktown Kitchen

Harrisonburg, VA

Rocktown Kitchen Rocktown Kitchen is a cozy, farm-to-table restaurant in Harrisonburg, VA serving elevated American cuisine in a casually upscale setting. During warmer months, Fido is welcome to join you at a pet-friendly outdoor table on the seasonal patio. See Details

Leaping Lizard Cafe

Virginia Beach, VA

Leaping Lizard Cafe Leaping Lizard Cafe in Virginia Beach, VA, is a pet-friendly spot where your leashed furry friend can join you at a table on their outdoor patio. Enjoy coffee, sandwiches and brunch options while you take in the garden setting, which includes a charming chicken pen. The outdoor area encompasses both the front and backyard, creating a delightful atmosphere for you and your pet. See Details

Kreggers Tap and Table Ashland

Ashland, VA

Kreggers Tap and Table Ashland Kreggers Tap and Table is a dog-friendly restaurant located in Ashland, VA. Bring Fido to their expansive patio with outdoor heaters in the colder months to enjoy year-round. They have everything from burgers and brisket to jambalaya and shrimp Creole. See Details

Mason-Dixon Cafe

Fredericksburg, VA

Mason-Dixon Cafe Mason-Dixon Cafe is a casual eatery that serves up American cuisine with a Southern flair. Choose from breakfast, lunch, and dinner menu options like waffles, egg plates, omelettes, pancakes, appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches, melts, burgers, hotdogs, seafood, poultry, steak, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their five pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Start off with an order of Sweet Potato Tots, served with Caribbean ketchup. Next, chow down on the Smack Yo Mamma Burger, topped with grilled mac, bacon, cheddar, and chipotle mayo, served with your choice of hand cut bbq chips, fries, slaw, or potato salad. Mason-Dixon Cafe is open Monday through Thursday from 8am to 9pm, Friday through Saturday from 8am to 10pm, and Sunday from 8am to 2pm. See Details

7 Dogs Brewpub

Wytheville, VA

7 Dogs Brewpub 7 Dogs Brewpub is a brewery and restaurant in Wytheville, VA. Leashed dogs are welcome at outdoor pet-friendly tables where the seating area is partially shaded, and they even offer a special dog menu for Fido. For pet parents, the menu features burgers, salads, wraps and more. Guests can also enjoy house-made craft beer on tap. See Details

Angelle's Diner

Troutville, VA

Angelle's Diner Angelle's Diner, located in Troutville, VA, is a casual eatery that serves up breakfast, lunch and dinner. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables on the covered patio. Guests can start their day with fluffy pancakes, biscuits and gravy, or a hearty omelet, while later in the day, they can enjoy favorites like juicy burgers, crispy fried chicken, or shrimp po’boys. For those craving something extra comforting, the menu also features country-fried steak, smothered pork chops, and homemade meatloaf. See Details

Angelle's Diner

Salem, VA

Angelle's Diner Angelle's Diner is a dog-friendly restaurant in Salem, VA. Fido is welcome to join you at a table on the covered patio for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can start their day with fluffy pancakes, biscuits and gravy, or a hearty omelet, while later in the day, they can enjoy favorites like juicy burgers, crispy fried chicken, or shrimp po’boys. For those craving something extra comforting, the menu also features country-fried steak, smothered pork chops, and homemade meatloaf. See Details

Southern Railway Taphouse

Richmond, VA

Southern Railway Taphouse Southern Railway Taphouse is a dog-friendly restaurant in Richmond, VA, that serves burgers, flatbreads, fish tacos, and Bison meatloaf. Their outdoor seating welcomes Fido. See Details

Virtue Feed & Grain

Alexandria, VA

Virtue Feed & Grain Fido can join you at an outdoor table with waterfront views on the patio at the dog-friendly Virtue Feed & Grain in Old Town Alexandria, VA. This restored feed and grain warehouse from the 1800s serves upscale, farm-fresh American pub-fare, has a large bourbon collection and also serves local beers. See Details

Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar

Chantilly, VA

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. See Details

50/50 Taphouse

Winchester, VA

50/50 Taphouse 50/50 Taphouse is located in Historic Old Town Winchester and is dedicated to pairing beer and burgers. With 50 craft beer taps and 50 gourmet burgers to choose from, finding the right combination to satisfy your palate shouldn't be a problem. They also serve salads, nachos, and chili, as well as fried Oreos and New York-style cheesecake for dessert. Dogs are welcome at outdoor tables. See Details

Beer Run

Charlottesville, VA

Beer Run Healthy eatery and craft beer bottle shop in the Belmont neighborhood of Charlottesville with dog-friendly patio seating. See Details

Shoe's Cup & Cork

Leesburg, VA

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. See Details

My Dog Duke's Diner

Lynchburg, VA

My Dog Duke's Diner My Dog Duke's Diner, located in Lynchburg, VA, is a casual eatery that serves up a myriad of delicious fare. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables on the covered patio. Duke’s offers breakfast, specialty coffee, delicious cocktails, a unique lunch menu, and many tempting entrées. See Details

Sedona Taphouse

Fredericksburg, VA

Sedona Taphouse Sedona Taphouse, located in Fredericksburg, is a casual bar and eatery that serves up a variety of contemporary American cuisine. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their ten pet-friendly outdoor tables. The restaurant is known for its made-from-scratch, Southwest-inspired menu featuring hand-cut steaks, sustainable seafood, hearty pastas, burgers, salads, and other house specialties that change seasonally. Their extensive craft beer selection — with local, national, and international brews on tap and in bottles — is a highlight, along with handcrafted cocktails and a diverse wine list. See Details

Tommie's Patio at River City Roll

Richmond, VA

Tommie's Patio at River City Roll Tommie's Patio at River City Roll in Richmond, VA, is a 1,800 sq ft outdoor patio area dedicated to a special dog named Tommie who died from injuries sustained in a horrific act of abuse in Spring of 2019. The pet-friendly patio features a new mural by local artist Night Owl in honor of Tommie, and dogs are always welcome as a way to honor him. To further encourage healthy relationships between pets and their owners- plan a date with Fido at River City Roll and they'll take 10% off your bill. Order a TOMMIETAIL Cocktail and a portion of the proceeds go to Richmond Animal Care & Control in Tommie’s honor. The patio is adults only after 7 PM. See Details

Sage Kitchen

Virginia Beach, VA

Sage Kitchen Sage Kitchen's seasonal menu is scratch made using fresh, local ingredients. Choose from delicious options such as quinoa pancakes, Greek omelettes, fried mac and cheese, club sandwiches, crab BLTs, quesadillas, and Tokyo rice. Dogs are welcome on the back patio, and the greenhouse dining area during bad weather. See Details