Dog Friendly Restaurants in Manasota Key, FL

The Blue Dog Bar and Grill in Matlacha, FL offers several dog-friendly seating options for you and your pup, available on a first-come, first-served basis, so arriving before the lunch or dinner rush is recommended. The menu leans into the area’s fishing heritage with a variety of seafood dishes, including favorites like the Cracked Conch Dinner and TNT Shrimp Dinner. For those not in the mood for seafood, there are also chicken and steak options, along with a wine and beer list featuring several local brews.

SandBar Tiki & Grille in Englewood, FL, is a dog-friendly restaurant where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table on the patio overlooking the water. Their menu features fresh seafood and authentic smoked BBQ. Enjoy items like raw oysters, fried shrimp, fresh salads, burgers, brisket sandwiches, steak tacos, po'boys, and more. Be sure to save room for one of their desserts like the Coconut Fried Cheesecake!

Located next to Bert's Black Widow Harley Davidson in Port Charlotte, FL, the Twisted Fork is a dog-friendly eatery serving down-home Florida cuisine with "a twist." Dogs are welcome at outdoor tables on the pet-friendly covered patio.

Old Salty Dog in Venice, FL, is a dog-friendly eatery where Fido can join you at an outdoor table on the deck with waterfront views. They serve chicken tenders burgers, shrimp, lobster rolls and fresh fish.

Burgundy Square Cafe is a dog-friendly restaurant and café in Venice, FL. Your friendly, leashed pup is welcome to join you at a table on the outdoor patio and can even order from the dog menu! This restaurant is well-known for their fresh seafood, so make sure to try their Boom Boom Shrimp wrap, lobster roll, or salmon sandwich while you're visiting.

Dockside Waterfront Grill is a dog-friendly seafood restaurant in Venice, FL, where Fido can join you under the thatched roof of the large tiki hut. Enjoy live entertainment on weekends and daily Happy Hour specials. The restaurant is accessible by boat. Please note that pups must stay on the ground and cannot be fed during your visit.

Daiquiri Deck, located in Venice, FL, is a dog-friendly bar and eatery that welcomes Fido at outdoor tables. Known for its extensive selection of frozen daiquiris, the bar also features a diverse menu that caters to various tastes. Enjoy items like coconut shrimp, a Cuban sandwich, the tuna poke bowl, and seafood mac and cheese.

Village Brewhouse is a dog-friendly restaurant located in Punta Gorda's Fishermen's Village. Fido is welcome at outdoor tables on the waterfront offering scenic views of Charlotte Harbor, complete with boat dock access and stunning sunsets. They offer a diverse menu that includes wings, burgers, seafood, salads, wraps, and charcuterie boards, catering to various dietary preferences with vegetarian and gluten-sensitive options. Patrons can enjoy a wide selection of local craft beers, as well as a full liquor bar.

Fido is welcome on the patio outside The Waverly Restaurant & Bar, a dog-friendly eatery in Englewood, FL. They offer a wide variety of food options, including their signature Very Berry Salad, Mahi Tacos, Kobe Beef Sliders and Salmon Dinner, which you can enjoy will admiring views of the Gulf of Mexico and sipping a glass of wine or specialty cocktail. Heaters are also available in the outdoor dining area.

Located at the Historic Railroad Depot in Boca Grande, FL, the Keylime Bistro & The Loose Caboose Ice Cream Shoppe serves breakfast and lunch items like pancakes, omelets, salads, sandwiches, and wraps. Locals and tourists alike swear by the ice cream. Dog-friendly seating is available on the shaded patio.

Norma Jean’s Sports Bar & Grill Room has been serving great burgers, wings, and sandwiches in the Sarasota County area for over 25 years. Burger meat is delivered fresh daily from Herman's Meat Market in Venice, FL. Stop in to enjoy a game and the cool breeze on the dog-friendly patio featuring large flat screen TVs. A doggy menu is available and Fido eats for free during Yappy Hour on select days.

3 Bridges Brewing in Venice, FL, welcomes you and your leashed pup to enjoy their dog-friendly outdoor area where you can sip on a pilsner, cream ale, hefeweizen, IPA, stout and more. You can also indulge in food items like loaded tots, flatbreads, sandwiches, salads and smash burgers.

A little gem in Olde Englewood Village serving tapas and wine. Outdoor seating area is casual and dog friendly.

Blu' Island Bistro is a dog-friendly restaurant in Venice, FL, where Fido can join you at an outdoor table on the patio. The menu features all-day breakfast, sandwiches, soups, salads and tacos. Be sure to ask about the special doggie menu for Fido!

Bodrum Restaurant is a dog-friendly restaurant in Venice, FL, where Fido can join you on their outdoor covered patio. The menu features upscale Greek and Mediterranean dishes, salads and seafood.

Farlow's on the Water is a pet-friendly restaurant in Englewood, FL. Your furry companion can join you at an outdoor table on their spacious heated and covered patio. They specialize in serving Caribbean cuisine with a Southern twist, such as the Kentucky Hot Brown, corn pudding and fried green tomatoes. Family meals are also available, and reservations are recommended.

The Breakfast Cottage is a quaint, beautifully decorated restaurant serving locals and visitors to Nokomis, FL. Fido is welcome to join you for breakfast or lunch beside a table on the outside deck where furry companions are offered a water bowl and “doggy bacon". Menu options include fluffy omelettes with your choice of potatoes or grits, eggs Benedict, pancakes with maple syrup, fresh salads, sandwiches, soups and a selection of tasty sides. Pair your dish of choice with a cup of locally roasted Breakfast Cottage signature coffee, a glass of fruit-infused teas, lemonade, or Florida orange juice.

Miceli's Restaurant is a down-to-earth waterfront eatery in Matlacha, FL. The menu offers a variety of Italian, Mediterranean, and American dishes, such as shrimp scampi, ahi tuna, specialty pizza, and prime rib. The spacious outdoor seating area is dog friendly.

British Open Pub in Venice, FL, welcomes Fido to relax with you on the pet-friendly garden patio, where he can enjoy items off their dog menu. For pet parents, you can enjoy British favorites like fish and chips, cottage pie, and liver and onions, to pub grub including juicy Angus burgers, hot honey garlic wings, and 20 draught beers on tap.

Mango Bistro in Englewood, FL, is a fun and colorful restaurant with a large shaded patio that's dog friendly. The menu features grilled paninis, gourmet wraps, authentic French crêpes, soups, fresh salads, healthy breakfasts, pure fruit smoothies, desserts and baked goods, hand-picked wines and beers, and specialty coffee and teas.