Dog Friendly Restaurants in Fairfax, VT

Switchback Brewing Company Beer Garden & Smokehouse in Burlington, VT, welcomes friendly, leashed dogs on its expansive seasonal outdoor patio. Enjoy a craft beer, cider, or cocktail with smoked chicken wings, a blackened haddock sandwich, housemade Texas-style chili, and more. Pets aren’t allowed indoors, but are welcome inside the Old Tap Room space.

Idletyme Brewing Company is a dog-friendly brewery and restaurant in Stowe, VT. Your leashed dog is welcome to join you on the outdoor patio. Try their Idletyme Reuben, Beyond Vegetarian Burger, or roasted Prime Rib while you're visiting. Make sure to pair your meal with the Idletyme Double IPA, Bohemia Pilsner Lager, or Oatmeal Stout.

The Vermont Pub & Brewery provides a welcoming atmosphere where guests can enjoy traditional pub fare alongside a diverse selection of craft beers, all in the heart of Burlington, VT. The menu features classic favorites, ensuring that there’s something for everyone to savor. For those who love the outdoors, the shaded patio is dog friendly, making it a perfect spot to relax with your furry friend on sunny days.

There are many dog-friendly tables on the covered patio at Foam Brewers in Burlington, VT, where Fido can unwind beside you. They offer a rotating selection of beers that vary based on the season and their current inspiration. To accompany your frothy beer, you can order a variety of fine cheese and charcuterie that are served with an assortment of accouterments and fresh bread. The cheese and charcuterie boards are supplemented by food trucks, sandwiches and pastries.

Fido can join you at an outdoor table at The Spot, a dog-friendly, surf-style restaurant in Burlington, VT. While they don't have a full dog menu, you can purchase doggy ice cream for your lucky pup to enjoy! The human menu on offer is fresh and local and includes the classic breakfast, Huevos Rancheros, and the lunchtime favorite, Peahi fish tacos. On the seasonally-changing dinner menu, you and Fido can check out the crispy tofu with braised greens, seasoned tofu with a medley of roasted vegetables and braised greens.

Located in the popular Church Street Marketplace, Church Street Tavern in Burlington, VT is a dog-friendly restaurant and bar. Fido is welcome to join you at an umbrella-covered table on their sidewalk patio. Their classic American fare includes salads, homemade soups and burgers. Enjoy a pint from a selection of over 14 craft beers on tap.

Erected in 1833, Shanty on the Shore is a pet-friendly restaurant in Burlington, VT, welcoming dogs at 20 outdoor tables on a patio overlooking the water. This good old-fashioned seafood restaurant serves lunch and dinner. The lunch menu includes a Cajun blackened salmon sandwich, a house favorite, served with lettuce, tomato, and a side of Cajun mayo. The raw bar on offer is full of delectable seafood treats, such as oysters, clams, and shrimp cocktail.

Ri Ra Irish Pub in Burlington, VT, offers dog-friendly covered patio seating outside. They serve classic Irish comfort food and American pub favorites in a lively, traditional pub atmosphere. Popular menu items include fish & chips, cottage pie, the Publican Reuben, Guinness BBQ burgers, wings, seafood chowder, and an all-day Irish breakfast, alongside Guinness, local craft beers, cocktails, and whiskey selections.

Four Quarters Brewing is a dog friendly brewery where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table. Their menu features delicious IPAs, unique beers, gourmet grilled cheese, sandwiches, salads, burgers, cheese boards, specialty cocktails, and more.

Splash at the Boathouse in Burlington, VT, is a seasonal waterfront restaurant offering stunning views of Lake Champlain and the Adirondack Mountains. Just a short walk from Church Street Marketplace, it features a pet-friendly patio where leashed dogs are welcome. Enjoy breakfast, lunch, or dinner at shaded tables, or grab takeout from the ice cream window. Be sure to check their website for weather updates before visiting.

Burlington Bay is a market and cafe in Burlington, VT serving sandwiches, salads, coffee and creemees, including doggie "ice cream" and treats. Dogs are welcome at outdoor tables on the patio. Please note table service isn't available, so Fido will have to wait outside while you collect your order. Online ordering is available through the cafe's website.

Ben and Jerry's is a dog-friendly frozen sweet shop serving, 'fresh and extraordinary dairy,' to Burlington locals and tourists alike. Dog owners can head to one of Ben and Jerry's nine outdoor tables to indulge in the sunshine alongside their furry friend. The shop's menu includes flavors such as Bourbon Brown Butter, Cherry Garcia, Empower Mint, Phish Food, Totally Baked, and The Tonight Dough. Its menu also includes an array of cones, sundaes, smoothies, and shakes. Please note that table service isn't available, so your dog will need to be tied up outside while you go in to order.

Request one of a dozen dog-friendly tables at Grazers in Williston, VT, where pups can enjoy a treat from a special dog menu. For humans, burgers reign supreme, made with local Vermont beef and topped with regional ingredients—like the Green Mountain Burger featuring Highgate Creamery Boucher Blue. Pair your meal with a selection of fries or poutine, or opt for one of their hearty sandwiches, such as the buttermilk-battered fried chicken or classic fried fish.

Sneakers Bistro, located in Winooski, VT, is a trendy eatery that serves up a variety of delicious fare. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Sneakers Bistro is open daily from 7am to 3pm.

American Flatbread is a dog-friendly eatery in Stowe, VT, where Fido can join you at an outdoor table. Located along the Stowe bike path, this is a convenient stop to enjoy a variety of wood-fired flatbreads and local draft beer.

Sushi Yoshi is a dog-friendly place to find a wide selection of sushi rolls and cocktails. Dog owners with a craving for a plate of Negimayaki can find it and enjoy it alongside Fido at one of Sushi Yoshi's six outdoor tables. Sushi Yoshi's menu includes Asian appetizers, soups, salads, Bamboo Steamed Specialty dishes, fried rice and lo mein dishes, sushi, sashimi, Wok Sauteed Specialties, tempura, teriyaki dinners such as chicken, salmon, tofu, beef, shrimp, and scallops, hibachi specialties, Asian Fusion dishes, Sushi Boats, Japanese Dinners, and more. Its house rolls include the Crunchy Eel Roll, Phishfood Roll, Sweet Potato Roll, and the Spicy Lump Crab California Roll. This location of Sushi Yoshi is open Sunday through Thursday from 11:30am to 10:00pm and Friday and Saturday from 11:30am to 11:00pm.

At the Roost, you and Fido can rule it at one of the seven dog-friendly tables outside by the fire pit. This modern bar and restaurant's fare definitely has a Vermont twist. The main menu includes a number of one handers, like a BBQ chicken sandwich, house Applewood smoked chicken thigh, smoked provolone, fried onions, house BBQ sauce, and a Mansfield Breadworks Bun. For dessert, you can satisfy your sweet tooth with an apple pie, brownie sundae, or creme brulee. The Roost is open every day of the week from 12pm to 2am.

The Friendly Toast is a pet-friendly breakfast restaurant in Burlington, VT. Your furry companion can tag along at one of their outdoor tables for a bite. Their menu features churro bites, chicken and waffles, spicy salmon roll toast, egg burritos, and French toast. A small selection of lunch sandwiches are also available.

Check out Al's French Frys, a pet-friendly hamburger eatery in South Burlington, VT. Pups are welcome at outdoor picnic tables, and while they don't have a dog menu, they do offer pup cups! Their main menu features a selection of chicken sandwiches, cheeseburgers, hot dogs, cheesesteaks, onion rings and ice cream.

Rikos Thin Crust Pizza is a chain restaurant with a dog-friendly location at Church Street Marketplace in Burlington, VT. Pet parents can enjoy seasonal dining with their pups outside on the sidewalk patio. The lunch and dinner menu features classic options, including build-your-own and signature pizzas, wings, and salads.