Dog Friendly Restaurants in Middlesex, NJ

Rita's Italian Ice on Bound Brook Road has pet-friendly outdoor tables and a walk-up window, so you are welcome to bring your dog along. Rita's Italian Ice has dozens of flavors of Italian ices, cream ices, soft serve custard and more. You can choose from flavors like Swedish Fish, Pumpkin Pie, and Green Apple. Get your ice or cream turned into Mistos Shakes, Milkshakes, or Frozen Drinks. Try a Gelati, which is custard on top of an Italian ice, or the Blendini, which blends custard with your choice of toppings.

Ocean Garden Chinese Restaurant is known for its modern interpretation of classic Chinese dishes. Dogs are allowed to join guests at its outdoor table where guests can try egg, pork, poultry, beef and seafood dishes as well as items off its special diet menu. Ocean Garden is open Monday through Thursday from 10:30am to 10:00pm and Friday through Sunday from 10:30am to 10:30pm.

Middlesex Texas Wiener is a pet-friendly establishment in New Jersey. They offer two outdoor tables for you and your furry friend. Their menu features juicy burgers, delicious hot dogs, hot breakfast and lunch specials. Baked goods are also available, but please note you must order takeout to sit outside.

Paragon Tap & Table is a restaurant in Clark, NJ, with pet-friendly outdoor seating and a dog menu! Fido can enjoy a barkcuterie board, a burger, chicken, jerky, frozen treats, or cookies. For humans, the menu changes regularly and includes options like a steak wedge salad, fried calamari, wings, spicy tuna poke, mac and cheese, fresh seafood, chicken & waffles, and pulled duck quesadillas. A full bar with specialty cocktails is also available.

Witherspoon Grill is a dog-friendly fine dining restaurant in downtown Princeton, NJ. Leashed dogs are welcome at outdoor tables, weather permitting. The menu includes American fare like braised short ribs, raw bar specialties, and burgers, along with an award-winning wine list and a variety of craft beers. Heaters are available.

Brick Farm Tavern offers a unique farm to table, fine dining experience with dog-friendly tables in their lawn when the weather is nice. The restaurant is located at Double Brook farm where all of the animals are raised on pasture with all organic food before being harvested. The bar feature craft beer, cocktails, and wine with both Troon Brewing and Sourland Mountain Spirits on the same premises. Their dishes include succulent options like chilled green garlic vichyssoise, Double Brook Berkshire pork, and vegetarian dishes like the beet steak. Reservations are highly recommended.

Nomad Pizza highlights organic ingredients, all-natural meat, and handmade brick oven pizzas. This location in Hopewell, NJ offers two dog-friendly tables. Their menu is simple yet eclectic with a range of gourmet pizzas like the spicy sausage or the gorgonzola and pear pizza. Their options are updated weekly, so be sure to ask about the newest specials.

Avenue Bistro is a neighborhood favorite specializing in New American cuisine with dog-friendly outdoor tables on their covered patio in Verona, NJ. Fido can even enjoy a meal from their dog menu featuring grilled chicken with potato and rice! Their human menu includes Leggs Benedict (with lobster), grilled hanger steak, firecracker calamari, braised short ribs, and crab cake sandwiches. They also offer brunch on weekends.

Darby Road Pub in Scotch Plains, NJ, is an Irish soccer pub serving an eclectic mix of American comfort food and classic Irish fare. Fido is welcome on the spacious dog-friendly patio outside. The menu includes burgers, sandwiches, wings, tacos, salads, seafood, steaks, pasta, shepherd’s pie, and other pub favorites.

Mediterra is an upscale Italian, Spanish, and Mediterranean restaurant in Princeton, NJ. There are several pet-friendly tables around the perimeter of the patio fence where Fido can sit on the other side as you dine. The menus feature cuisine from various countries with specialties like ceviche, falafel, tuna nicoise, and paella. There's also a menu full of tapas if you're in the mood to try lots of different plates or share with a friend. Brunch is served on weekends.

Alternate Ending Beer Co. is a dog friendly eatery where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table, weather permitting. They partnered with Asbury Park’s own Talula's, who offer a casual yet vibrant food menu including sourdough square pizza pies, tacos, quality pub grub, seasonal salads, fun theater snacks and housemade desserts.

Garden Restaurant, located in Union, NJ, is a casual American eatery serving up delicious fare. Choose from menu options including appetizers, soups, salads, pasta, seafood, lamb, steak, veal, poultry, burgers, sandwiches, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their four pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Start off with an order of the Smoked Salmon, thinly sliced and served with capers, diced onions, and horseradish cream. Next, chow down on the Veal Roulades rolled with spinach, sundried tomatoes, and mozzarella cheese in a Madeira wine sauce. Or go for the Tricolor Salad with Boston lettuce, endive, radicchio, candied walnuts, apples, and crumbled bleu cheese in a house vinaigrette. Garden Restaurant is open Monday through Thursday from 11:30am to 9pm, Friday from 11:30am to 10pm, Saturday from 4pm to 10pm, and Sunday from 3pm to 9pm.

Jammin' Crêpes is a dog-friendly cafe in Princeton, NJ. Your leashed, friendly dog is welcome to join you at an outdoor table on the patio. While they don't have a dog menu, they do offer pup cups! Try their Jammin' Turkey club, Southwest sausage egg and cheese, vegan veggie kimchee, or chicken BLT crepe while you're visiting!

Just Jake's is a dog-friendly, family-run bar in Montclair, NJ, where Fido can join you at an outdoor table on the patio. The menu offers burgers, flatbreads, quesadillas, ribeye, and grilled chicken caprese. Happy hour is held every afternoon during the week.

Blue Point Grill is a lively restaurant that spotlights fresh seafood from neighboring markets and sustainable sources in downtown Princeton, NJ. When the garage doors are open, the outdoor tables on the lower level welcome your pooch. Please call ahead to ensure the dog-friendly area is available.

Huge portions, costumed waitresses, and excellent Bavarian brews are the order of the day. Pets are welcome outdoors in spring and summer, but you must call in advance to let them know your are bringing a pet.

Ahi tuna sliders, grilled pizza, bowtie pasta, and chicken pot pie are just some of the tasty options available at The Station. Outdoor seating is dog friendly.

Verve offers creative and well-presented New American. Nice steaks and seafood options - artistically presented. Fido can join you outside!

Egan and Sons is a dog-friendly Irish pub, heavy in Irish art, serving award winning fish and chips. For guests wanting to dine alongside their dog, Egan and Sons has ten tables available outside. Egan & Sons has a wide range of beer on tap, including four house brewed seasonal ales and a full compliment of bottled beers. The pub is family-friendly and open Monday through Saturday from 12:00pm to 2:00am, and Sunday from 12:30pm to 12:00am.

Van Gogh's Ear Cafe is a retro-style American eatery serving up delicious fare in a cozy, comfortable setting in Union, NJ. Fido will love it here because they offer a dog menu! He can choose a turkey meatball, frozen yogurt, a puppucino, or barkuterie treats. For you, there are appetizers, salads, burritos, quesadillas, pizza, small plates, sandwiches, and more.