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!

Pet Friendly Mason-Dixon Cafe
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
Pet Friendly NN Burger
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
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
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 Healthy eatery and craft beer bottle shop in the Belmont neighborhood of Charlottesville with dog-friendly patio seating. See Details
Byers Street Bistro Mix of fresh seafood and homemade comfort food with a southern flair. Dog friendly on outdoor patio. See Details
7 Dogs Brewpub 7 Dogs Brewpub is a pet-friendly brewery and restaurant in Wytheville, VA. Leashed dogs are welcome at outside 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 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. Whether you're in the mood for some bacon and eggs for breakfast, a yummy sandwich for lunch, or one of the delicious entrees like the New Orleans Chicken and Sausage Gumbo for dinner, Angelle's Diner has you covered! See Details
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
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 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
Kreggers Tap and Table Kreggers Tap and Table in Ashland, VA offers everything from burgers and brisket to jambalaya and shrimp Creole. The expansive patio is dog friendly. See Details
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
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. See Details
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. See Details
Leaping Lizard Cafe Fun cafe on Shore Drive known for their sandwiches and wraps. Dogs are welcome on the outside patio. See Details
Simple Eats Menu includes breakfast burritos, waffles, sandwiches, tacos, and flatbreads, featuring local, fresh "farm to table" dishes, locally roasted coffee, and various local beers and wines. The patio is dog friendly and the "doggy door" located at the front of the restaurant allows you to pick up your coffee or to-go order while strolling with your best friend. See Details
FIREFLY Restaurant & Game Room FIREFLY Restaurant & Game Room, located in Charlottesville, VA, is a casual, dog friendly eater where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table. Firefly serves appetizers, salads, burgers, and sandwiches inspired by local and seasonal ingredients. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free options are always available. See Details
Sedona Taphouse Sedona Taphouse, located in Fredericksburg, is a casual bar and eatery that serves up a variety of contemporary American cuisine. Choose from menu options including starters, small plates, salads, pasta, chicken, seafood, steak, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their ten pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Start off with a craft cocktail and an order of the Handcrafted Guacamole with avocado, red onion, tomato, lime, jalapenos, and cilantro, served with corn tortilla chips. Next, chow down on the Devil's Pass Pasta - chicken and penne pasta with a spicy cream sauce with red onions, red peppers, mushrooms, parmesan, and fresh basil. Or go for the Wild Man Steak - an 8oz USDA Choice flat iron steak topped with melted fontina cheese, mushrooms, and gorgonzola cream sauce, served with garlic whipped potatoes. See Details
NN Burger Voted Virginia's 'Best Burgers' & Virginia's 'Best Dessert' of 2019, NN Burger has locations in Kilmarnock, VA and Tappanhannock, VA. Choose from mouth-watering craft burgers, original Twister Chips, hand-spun Freakshakes, fresh sandwiches and salads, craft beer and signature cocktails, warm beignets, daily Happy Hour specials, live music, and so much more. Fido is welcome to join you on their pet-friendly outdoor patio, equipped with frequently-refreshed doggy water bowls, and treats are available for sale at the register. NN Burger is open daily from 11am to 10pm. See Details
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