Dog Friendly Restaurants in Northridge, CA

There are 23 dog-friendly restaurants in Northridge that welcome dogs at their outdoor tables. Need help to decide where to eat? Here’s a detailed description of each restaurant, along with pictures and reviews from other dog owners. Coming from out of town? Get a discounted rate on pet friendly hotels in Northridge. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly Wood Ranch BBQ & Grill
Wood Ranch BBQ & Grill
The aromas at Wood Ranch BBQ & Grill in Northridge, CA will leave you and your dog's mouth watering while you wait to dig into their succulent barbecue and other tasty menu options. Choose from tender ribs, tri-tip, fire-roasted chicken, All-American baby back ribs, burgers and steaks, plus a wide selection of beer, wine and signature cocktails to help wash down all the goodness. Dogs are welcome in the pet-friendly outdoor seating area.
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Pet Friendly Buenos Aires Grill
Buenos Aires Grill
Buenos Aires Grill has two dog-friendly tables outside their Northridge, CA location. As the name suggests, this restaurant provides an Argentinian dining experience with options like empanadas filled with beef, chicken, spinach, cheese, corn and more. Alternatively, you can indulge in one of the most popular grill options, the Parrillada Buenos Aires: grilled short ribs, skirt steak, Argentine sausage, black sausage, tender sweetbreads, and crispy beef entrails, served with sides.
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Pet Friendly Emles
Emles
Emles, just off the Cal State-Northridge campus, serves up Cal-Med dishes in a family and dog-friendly setting.
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Pet Friendly Senor Sol
Senor Sol
Senor Sol is a dog-friendly restaurant in Northridge. They welcome pets at outdoor tables whenever the weather is nice.
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Pet Friendly Sharky's Woodfired Mexican Grill
Sharky's Woodfired Mexican Grill
Sharky's Woodfired Mexican Grill on Nordhoff Street has a lot of pet-friendly tables where you are welcome to sit with your dog. This healthy Mexican spot utilizes fresh, natural and organic ingredients in their tacos, burritos, and more. There are plenty of options for those who are eating light, including Power Plates with chicken, tofu, steak, shrimp, or wild caught fish, and salads like the Numex Caesar, with cotija cheese and poblano-caesar dressing. Sharky's Woodfired Mexican Grill even has a number of 'lite' burritos and rice bowls. Stone-fired pizzas are also available, in Spicy Four Cheese and Chipotle BBQ Chicken. Please note that table service isn't available, so your dog will need to be tied up outside when you go in to order.
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Pet Friendly Cold Stone Creamery
Cold Stone Creamery
Cold Stone Creamery is a dog-friendly shop serving sweets to Northridge locals and tourists alike. A few outdoor tables are available to dog owners with a sweet tooth and Fido in tow. The Creamery's menu is made up of ice cream, yogurt, and sorbet flavors made fresh in-store. Guests can choose from a variety of fruits, candies, and nuts to have mixed into their frozen treat on a granite stone. Ice cream cakes and cupcakes, and ice cream pies and cookie sandwiches, shakes, and smoothies are also available. Please note that table service isn't available, so your dog will need to be tied up outside while you go in to order.
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Pet Friendly In-N-Out Burger
In-N-Out Burger
Established in 1948, In-N-Out Burger started life as California's first drive-thru hamburger stand. In-N-Out Burger on Tampa Avenue in Northridge has five pet-friendly tables outside. As the name suggests, their kitchen dishes up a number of different burger options, like hamburgers, combos, and cheeseburgers. Their cheeseburger is made up of freshly baked buns, real American cheese, American beef, onions, lettuce, tomato, and spread. The most appropriate way for you and Fido to enjoy your In-N-out experience may be to order your items Animal style. Animal style burgers are smothered in Thousand Island dressing, mustard and extra pickles, while the fries are topped with cheese, spread and grilled onions. You can accompany your burger with freshly cut fries and one of the shakes: made with real ice cream, including chocolate, strawberry, and vanilla. A drive-thru window is also available if you don't want to tie your dog up outside while you go in to order.
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Pet Friendly In-N-Out Burger
In-N-Out Burger
Established in 1948, In-N-Out Burger started life as California's first drive-thru hamburger stand. In-N-Out Burger on Balboa Boulevard in Northridge has ten pet-friendly tables outside. As the name suggests, their kitchen dishes up a number of different burger options, like hamburgers, combos, and cheeseburgers. Their cheeseburger is made up of freshly baked buns, real American cheese, American beef, onions, lettuce, tomato, and spread. The most appropriate way for you and Fido to enjoy your In-N-out experience may be to order your items Animal style. Animal style burgers are smothered in Thousand Island dressing, mustard and extra pickles, while the fries are topped with cheese, spread and grilled onions. You can accompany your burger with freshly cut fries and one of the shakes: made with real ice cream, including chocolate, strawberry, and vanilla. A drive-thru window is also available if you don't want to tie your dog up outside while you go in to order.
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Pet Friendly Shamshiri Grill
Shamshiri Grill
Shamshiri Grill, located in Northridge, CA, is a casual eatery that serves up authentic Persian cuisine. Choose from menu options including appetizers, soups, salads, chicken, veggies, stews, kabobs, beef, lamb, fish, vegetarian dishes, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at their single pet-friendly outdoor table while you enjoy your meal. Start off with an order of the Dolmeh - grape leaves stuffed with fresh herbs, lentils, beef, and rice. Next, chow down on the Bareh Kabab - boneless lamb rib eye marinated, skewered, and broiled, served with broiled tomatoes, veggies, and basmati rice. Or go for the Gheymen Bademjon - eggplant stew with sauteed beef, onions, and yellow split peas in a saffron tomato sauce, served with basmati rice. Shamshiri Grill is open Monday through Thursday from 11:30am to 10pm, Friday from 11:30am to 11pm, Saturday from 12pm to 11pm, and Sunday from 12pm to 10pm.
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Pet Friendly Delicious Bakery
Delicious Bakery
Delicious Bakery welcomes dogs at four outdoor tables! For over five decades this bakery has been faithfully serving the San Fernando Valley fresh breads and pastries with friendly service and reasonable prices. Cookies, cupcakes and cake pops fill out the really sweet menu but the bakery is best known for the cakes they make for any and all occasions. Including celebrations like having a baby, a birthday or tying the knot Delicious can meet all your ceremonial needs. Special holiday baked goods are also available. Delicious Bakery is open Tuesday through Friday 7:30am to 7:00pm, Saturday 7:30am to 6:00pm and Sunday 8:00am to 5:00pm. Closed Mondays.
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Pet Friendly The Habit Burger Grill
The Habit Burger Grill
The Habit Burger Grill believes in juicy, handcrafted burgers and sandwiches that are made to order. This location in Northridge provides dog-friendly seating with a few outside for your pooch. Some locations also offer a drive-through so you can stay on the go with Fido. Their signature burgers, Charburgers, are grilled over an open flame and served with tons of flavor like the Roasted Garlic Portabella Char or classic Double Charburger. You can also chow down on a custom sandwich like the chicken club or veggie burger with your choice of bun. Don't forget dessert! The Habit Burger Grill offers frozen treats like shakes, malts, and sundaes for a classic burger joint experience. Please note that table service isn't available, so your dog will need to be tied up outside when you go in to order.
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Pet Friendly The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
You can find craft drinks from brewed coffee to seasonal selections on the menu at The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf. Dogs are welcome at this location in Northridge where there are four dog-friendly tables outside. The coffee menu ranges from specialty brews and iced coffee to caffeine free drinks and the Nitro cold brew. The cafe also serves tea, blended ice drinks, and espresso. Seasonal drinks offer different flavors throughout the year with summery options like Raspberry Cold Brew Tea or the autumnal Pumpkin Caramel Latte. You might even find fresh baked snacks like the chocolate twist or muffins. Please note that table service isn't available, so your dog will need to be tied up outside when you go in to order.
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Pet Friendly Panera Bread
Panera Bread
Panera Bread on Nordhoff Street has twelve pet-friendly outdoor tables, so you can bring your dog along to dine. The popular national chain serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks. Stop by early for one of their freshly baked breakfast sandwiches, pastries, or Baked Egg Souffles. Panera Bread is known for their fresh, and clean eating salads, soups, and sandwiches like Bacon Turkey Bravo, Napa Almond Chicken Salad, and Steak and White Cheddar Panini. They have a full espresso and coffee bar where you can get signature drinks like the Hot Chocolate with Chocolate Chip Marshmallows, and Plum Ginger Hibiscus Tea. Please note that table service isn't available, so your dog will need to be tied up outside while you go in to order.
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Pet Friendly Tutti Fruitti Frozen Yogurt
Tutti Fruitti Frozen Yogurt
Tutti Fruitti Frozen Yogurt is a self-serve frozen yogurt venture that offers a wide variety of flavors so you can create a custom treat. This location in Northridge provides dog-friendly seating outside with six tables so Fido can tag along for some frozen yogurt. Their flavors include creamy classics like chocolate covered strawberry, almond, blueberry muffin, and much more. You can also find tart options like lychee or acai berry as well as soy-based yogurts and sorbet. You can top it off with fruit, candy, nuts, and more to have it just the way you like! A drive-thru window is also available if you don't want to tie your dog up outside while you go in to order.
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Pet Friendly Jersey Mike's Subs
Jersey Mike's Subs
Since 1956, Jersey Mike's Subs has been serving authentic East Coast-style subs on freshly baked bread. At this location on Nordhoff Street, you and Fido can choose one of the pet-friendly tables outside. Their menu includes a number of hot sandwiches, such as Jersey Mike's Famous Philly: grilled onions, peppers and melted white American cheese; meatball and cheese, melted provolone, tomato sauce, and parmesan cheese; or the big kahuna cheese steak, grilled onions, peppers, mushrooms, jalapenos, and extra melted white American cheese. If you'd rather cut down on the carb's, why not try a grilled veggie wrap: grilled green bell peppers and onions, melted swiss and provolone, lettuce, tomato, and homestyle ranch dressing. Please note that table service isn't available, so your dog will need to be tied up outside when you go in to order.
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Pet Friendly Farmer Boys Northridge
Farmer Boys Northridge
Fido is welcome to join you in the drive-thru at Farmer Boys, a pet-friendly restaurant in Northridge, CA. Enjoy menu items like burgers, salads, sandwiches, wraps, milkshakes and more. They also serve a kids menu.
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Pet Friendly Outback Steakhouse
Outback Steakhouse
This popular Australian-themed national chain of steakhouses offers generous portions of delicious surf and turf comfort food in a casual atmosphere with outdoor seating that welcomes dogs. Besides choice cuts of sirloin, ribeye, and filet mignon, a menu packed with bold flavors features grilled shrimp, steamed lobster tail, parmesan-herb crusted chicken, baby back ribs, and pork porterhouse. Opens at 4pm during the week and noon on weekends.
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Pet Friendly Yard House Northridge
Yard House Northridge
Yard House is a dog-friendly eatery in Northridge, CA, where Fido is welcome to join you at one of the 15 tables outside. Their menu features burgers, sandwiches, pizzas, steak, seafood and much more. Craft cocktails and beer are also served.
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Pet Friendly Pinkberry
Pinkberry
Pinkberry on Tampa Avenue has three dog-friendly outdoor tables, so you can bring your pup along. Pinkberry is often credited with kicking off the fro-yo movement, with their tart and tasty yogurts. There are flavors including Cinnamon Churro, Pomegranate, and Coconut Milk Salted Caramel, which you can top with a variety of fruit, candy, and nuts. You can also get your yogurt made into a fresh fruit smoothie. Please note that table service isn't available, so your dog will need to be tied up outside when you go in to order.
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Pet Friendly Western Bagel
Western Bagel
Western Bagel offers all things bagel with seasonal selections, breakfast bites, sandwiches, and more. This location in Northridge offers dog-friendly seating outside with six tables so you can grab a bagel with your pup. Their standard bagel options include flavors like onion, pumpernickel, honey wheat, sourdough, and the Everything bagel. Their creative bagel sandwiches include options like the Hot Dog bagel, their stacked Bagel Burger, and much more. Of course, there are plenty of classic choices with cream cheese, meat, and spreads. If you're craving something sweeter, check out their pastry options like cheese Danishes or the chocolate croissant. Please note that table service isn't available, so your dog will need to be tied up outside when you go in to order.
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