Dog Friendly Restaurants in Grafton, VA

Berret's Seafood Restaurant & Taphouse Grill is a dog-friendly restaurant in Williamsburg, VA, where Fido can join you at an outdoor table on the sidewalk terrace, but please note he must remain on the ground. They even have a dog menu and water bowls! Guests can enjoy fresh seafood and shellfish, steaks, chops, and chicken entrees, a full bar with an extensive wine list, and local microbrews. They also offer daily appetizers, dinner and dessert specials.

Olde Towne Pizza & Pasta in Williamsburg, VA, is a family-owned Italian restaurant serving authentic New York-style pizza, homemade pasta, calzones, strombolis, and fresh salads. Fido is welcome at dog-friendly outdoor seating.

Elation Brewing, located in the historic Ghent neighborhood of Norfolk, VA, is a dog-friendly brewpub where Fido is welcome to join you for drinks and treats both inside and outside. They have lots of water bowls and even homemade biscuits using their spent grain to keep Fido elated for the duration of your visit. Pair their award-winning brews with a tasty treat from the Elated Kitchen or a wood-fired pizza courtesy of The Bakehouse at Elation, or hit up their attached coffee shop in the mornings. All menus change seasonally so be sure to check their website for the latest offerings.

Water Street Grille is a dog-friendly restaurant in Yorktown, VA, where Fido can join you at an outdoor table. In addition to 20 rotating craft beers on tap, a diverse food menu features steamed shrimp, kung pao chicken wings, brick oven mac and cheese, surf and turf burgers, BBQ pork sandwiches, crab legs, and pizza.

Craft 31 is a pet-friendly restaurant in Williamsburg, VA. Your leashed pup can join you on their covered patio that features fireplaces and space heaters to keep you and Fido warm. Start off with a cold beer and order one of their burgers, sandwiches or fried oysters.

The Sportmans Grille serves up delicious bar fare in a casual, family-friendly environment in Williamsburg, VA. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their seven pet-friendly outdoor tables. Choose from menu options like appetizers, salads, hotdogs, burgers, sandwiches, gluten-free dishes and more.

Smithfield Gourmet Bakery & Cafe is a dog-friendly bistro in Smithfield, VA, where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table for breakfast, brunch or lunch. Although there isn't a dog menu, they do offer pup cups upon request! For breakfast enjoy a variety of egg dishes, French toast, waffles and more. The lunch menu includes items like nachos, salads, gourmet sandwiches, burgers and wraps, as well as entrees like crab cakes and fish and chips. Be sure to save room for one of their homemade, decadent desserts!

Brickhouse Tavern in Newport News offers dog-friendly tables outside and a place to enjoy a casual meal with your pup. The patio offers ceiling fans and heaters with an enclosure for the colder months. The menu includes various pub fare items like pizza, wings, burgers, and sub sandwiches.

Captain Chuck-a Mucks is a family-owned and casual restaurant on Jones Creek in downtown Rescue, VA where Fido is welcome to join you in the outdoor seating area. Arrive by boat or car and sit on the deck while you enjoy fresh, local seafood, as well as chicken and steaks.

Cogan’s Pizza is a dog-friendly restaurant in Norfolk, VA serving up classic Italian-American comfort food with plenty of variety. Fido is welcome on the dog-friendly patio. Their menu centers on hand-tossed pizzas with choices ranging from traditional pepperoni and margherita to specialty pies like BBQ chicken and Mediterranean, plus build-your-own options. You’ll also find wings, sandwiches, pasta dishes, salads, appetizers like fried calamari and garlic knots, burgers, and vegan options.

The OV Beach Tavern is a dog-friendly restaurant in Norfolk, VA, where Fido can join you at an outdoor table on the covered patio. Known for its casual coastal vibe, the menu features favorites like burgers, wraps, salads, wings, fish tacos, and creative weekly specials, along with a full bar and daily happy hour offerings.

The Cheese Shop is a beloved deli and specialty food sho in Williamsburg, VA, known for handcrafted sandwiches, artisan cheeses, charcuterie, wine, and gourmet pantry items. Outdoor seating is dog friendly! Popular menu favorites include the famous house dressing sandwich, smoked turkey, Virginia ham, prosciutto on focaccia, chicken salad with bacon, and grilled cheese on freshly baked bread. The shop also offers beer and wine.

Mellow Mushroom is a dog-friendly pizzeria in Williamsburg, VA. Fido is welcome to join you at a table on the covered patio with heaters. The chain restaurant is known for stone-baked pizzas with homemade crusts, many of which can be made gluten-free or vegan. Salads, calzones and burgers are also available. There are 30 beers on tap along with wine and cocktails.

Treat yourself AND your pup to a sundae at Bruster's Real Ice Cream in Williamsburg, VA! They make a free sundae with dog bones on top for their furry customers. Outdoor seating is dog friendly.

La Tolteca is a casual Mexican eatery in Williamsburg, VA, that serves up a variety of delicious, authentic dishes. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their five pet-friendly umbrella-shaded outdoor tables. Choose from menu options including appetizers, nachos, tacos, burritos, chimichangas, quesadillas, enchiladas, fajitas, salads, wraps, seafood, vegetarian dishes, and more.

First Watch, located in Newport News, 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.

Opus 9 Steakhouse is an American eatery that serves up a variety of dishes. Choose from menu options including appetizers, soups, salads, steak, seafood, chops, chicken, pasta, sandwiches, burgers, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their six pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Start with an appetizer of the Chesapeake Bay Oysters, lightly breaded and fried, served with fried leeks and creole remoulade. Next, chow down on the New York Strip Au Poivre, encrusted wtih white, red, and black peppercorns, pan-seared, served with brandy cream sauce, pommery mustard, and fresh horseradish. Or for lunch, try the Grilled Tuna Sandwich with lemon and cracked pepper tuna steak, red onions, avocado, and spicy citrus aioli. Opus 9 Steakhouse is open Monday through Thursday from 11am to 10pm, Friday through Saturday from 11am to 11pm, and Sunday from 11am to 9pm.

Red Point Taphouse is a dog-friendly craft brewery and kitchen in Smithfield, VA, where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table. Their eclectic menu features locally sourced ingredients, house brews, craft cocktails, and wine. Enjoy specialties such as blue corn hushpuppies, cracklins, malted barley bread, local lump crab dip, shrimp and grits, BBQ duck, and more. Their menu changes often so be sure to check their website for the latest offerings. Brunch is available on Sundays.

Little Dog Diner in Norfolk, VA, serves classic breakfast and lunch diner eats such as chicken and waffles, buttermilk biscuits with sausage, three-egg omelettes, hot dog platters, deep fried St. Louis ribs, and pot roast. Covered front patio tables are dog friendly!

Aromas has been providing some of the best pastries, cakes, and pies in Williamsburg and Newport News for over a dozen years, while also offering espresso, hot and cold coffee drinks, loose-leaf teas, breakfast sandwiches, omelets, BBQ chicken mac and cheese, Caribbean blackened salmon, and white flatbread pizza, among other delicious menu options. Outdoor seating is dog friendly. Opens daily at 7am (8am on Sunday).