Dog Friendly Restaurants in Palo Alto, CA

There are 70 dog-friendly restaurants in Palo Alto 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 Palo Alto. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly St. Michael's Alley
St. Michael's Alley St. Michael's Alley offers healthy, fresh fare and welcomes dogs to dine on their picturesque open-air patio. A varied menu features ahi tuna poke, crispy pork belly, seared wild sea scallops, sauteed salmon in red curry sauce, and cassoulet with duck confit. Opens at 11:30am Tuesday thru Friday, 10am on weekends, and is closed Mondays. See Details
Pet Friendly Terun Pizza
Terun Pizza Terún Pizzeria is a dog-friendly restaurant in Palo Alto that welcomes Fido on the outdoor patio. Beyond their signature wood-fired pizzas, the menu features traditional Italian dishes, including pasta, steak, and seafood, complemented by a curated selection of wines and cocktails. See Details
Crepevine Crepevine is pet friendly! Outdoor sidewalk seating is available. This is a good spot for a leisurely lunch. The quality of the food is outstanding. See Details
Gott's Roadside Gott's offers classic staples of Traditional American cuisine with a commitment to utilizing locally sourced ingredients. Leashed dogs are welcome in the outdoor seating area. See Details
Dinah's Poolside Restaurant Dinah's Poolside Restaurant, located in Palo Alto, CA, is an intimate eatery that serves up a variety of delicious American-style dishes. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their many pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Choose from menu options including starters, soups, salads, chicken, steak, lamb, seafood, pasta, burgers, sandwiches, paninis and more. See Details
Pizzeria Delfina Pizzeria Delfina is a dog-friendly Italian restaurant in Palo Alto, CA, where Fido is welcome at an outdoor table. The menu includes antipasti dishes, pizzas, pasta dishes, vegetarian dishes, salads, and entrees such as Neapolitan meatballs, fried chicken, and Penn Cove mussels. See Details
Pho Banh Mi Pho Banh Mi is a dog-friendly Asian restaurant in Palo Alto, CA, serving up authentic Vietnamese cuisines. Your leashed, well-behaved dog is welcome to join you at a table on the outdoor patio. Pho Banh Mi serves classic dishes like pho, banh mi, egg rolls, and more. Don't forget to try their Thai teas with boba while you're there! See Details
Caffe Riace Caffe Riace offers Italian cuisine with tastes of Sicily. Well behaved, leashed pets may on the outdoor patio. See Details
The Melt The Melt is all about cheesy, melty, and delicious handhelds with tons of flavor. This location in Palo Alto provides dog-friendly seating with a lot of tables outside. The menu is stuffed with specialty sandwiches like Meltburgers, grilled cheeses, patty melts, and chicken sandwiches. You can dig into the Spicy MIssion Meltburger or the comforting Mac Daddy. If you want something a little lighter, the menu offers several salads, too. Pair that with a side of their original fries or a creamy milkshake. Other sweet treats include soft serve, floats, and cookies. Please note that table service isn't available, Fido will need to wait outside while you go inside to order. See Details
INDO Restaurant & Lounge There is plenty of seating available on this pet-friendly restaurant's patio where you are welcome to sit with your dog. They also accept reservations if you want to call ahead. Combining Indonesian cuisine with western cooking techniques, Indo Restaurant serves lunch and dinner daily. The menu is full of small plates like Chicken Satay and Tuna Tartar, plus a large variety of entrees including Lobster Pad Thai, Spicy Basil Chicken, and Black Pepper Rib-eye. Open for lunch Monday through Friday ?11am to 2pm, Saturday and Sunday ?11am to 5pm. Dinner Sunday through Thursday ?5pm to 9pm, Friday 4pm to 10pm, and Saturday 5pm to 10pm. See Details
Tootsie's at the Stanford Barn Tootsie's At The Stanford Barn is an authentic Italian cafe with great service and dog-friendly seating. See Details
Oren's Hummus Shop Oren's Hummus Shop on University Avenue has three pet-friendly outdoor tables, so you can bring your dog along. Oren's Hummus Shop is making authentic Middle Eastern fare, with a focus on the delicious chickpea dip, hummus. You can get your hummus with eggplant, lamb, chicken livers, and more. There are also Israeli dishes like Shakshuka, Schnitzel Noir, and Rice Bowls with beef or chicken kebobs. If you can't decide what to get, Oren's Hummus Shop offers sampler dishes where you can mix and match dishes including Falafel, Moroccan Carrots, and Chunky Eggplant. Don't forget to order some fresh;y baked pita bread to go along with your meal. See Details
New York Pizza New York Pizza, located in Palo Alto, CA, is a casual joint that serves up a variety of dishes. Choose from appetizers, salads, sandwiches, flatbreads, pasta, pizza, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their six pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Start off with an order of the Fried Zucchini, then chow down on the Cajun Sausage Sandwich with Cajun Andouille sausage, mushrooms, onions, bell peppers, marinara sauce, and melted mozzarella. Or go for the Chipotle Pizza topped with chipotle sauce, mozzarella cheese, corn, black beans, chicken, jalapenos, and cilantro. New York Pizza is open Sunday through Thursday from 10am to 11pm, and Friday through Saturday from 10am to 12am. See Details
Rangoon Ruby Rangoon Ruby on Emerson Street has two pet-friendly outdoor tables, so you can bring your dog along. Rangoon Ruby serves Asian-Burmese cuisine for lunch and dinner. You'll find appetizers like Fried Tofu, Samosas, and Lettuce Wraps to kick off your meal. The menu is full of authentic dishes, with meat and vegetarian options alike. Entrees include Minted Jalapeno Chicken, Pumpkin Pork Stew, and Fiery Tofu and Vegetables. Noodle lovers can try the Burmese Pad Thai, which comes in chicken and shrimp. Save some room for Rangoon Ruby dessert treats like Fried Bananas with ice cream or Sweet Sticky Rice. See Details
La Bodeguita del Medio La Bodeguita del Medio, located in Palo Alto, CA, is a casual joint that serves up delicious, authentic Cuban cuisine. Choose from menu options including appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches, steak, chicken, pork, seafood, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their six pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Start off with an order of the Camarones con Mojo - spicy sauteed shrimp with piquillo and habanero peppers, served on Cuban toast. Next, chow down on the Caribbean Curry - house-made spicy curry with coconut milk, turmeric, carrots, plantains, yuca, greens, hot peppers, and white rice. Or go for the Coconut Crusted Snapper - crispy snapper with boniato mash, wilted greens, and key lime-butter sauce. La Bodeguita del Medio is open Monday through Thursday from 11:30am to 9:30pm, Friday from 11:30am to 10pm, and Saturday from 5:30pm to 10pm. See Details
True Food Kitchen True Food Kitchen, located in Palo Alto, CA, is a trendy eatery that serves up a variety of fresh, delicious fare. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Start off with a craft cocktail and an order of the Charred Cauliflower with harissa tahini, medjool date, dill, mint, and pistachio. Next, chow down on the Grass-fed Burger topped with umami, mushroom, caramelized onion, arugula, parmesan, and mayo on a flaxseed bun. Or go for the Ancient Grains Bowl with miso sesame-glazed sweet potato, turmeric, charred onion, snow peas, grilled portobello, avocado, and hemp seed. True Food Kitchen is open Monday through Friday from 11am to 10pm, Saturday from 10am to 10pm, and Sunday from 10am to 9pm. See Details
Nola Dine beside your four-legged companion at the dog-friendly Nola in Palo Alto, CA. The outdoor tables at this New Orleans-themed restaurant make this a great spot to unwind during dinner or weekend brunch. Their menu features Cajun-style bites like crawfish & shrimp gumbo, brunch beignets, crispy hot chicken sliders, and spicy jambalaya. See Details
Coupa Cafe Coupa Cafe is a great place to enjoy a leisurely read over a cup of coffee. And your dog can come along too! See Details
Palo Alto Cafe Palo Alto Cafe offers a wide selection of coffee from around the world and a menu of light eats in a quiet neighborhood setting with dog-friendly outdoor tables. Enjoy tasty fare such as veggie scrambles, bagels and lox, almond croissants, empanadas, and ham and Swiss paninis. Open daily at 6:30am. See Details
La Boheme La Boheme is a dog-friendly European eatery serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner to Palo Alto locals and tourists alike. Dog owners can bring their pooch to one of La Boheme's many outdoor tables to enjoy a meal al fresco. La Boheme's menu includes omelets, benedicts, French Toast dishes, sandwiches, salads, appetizers, Dry-Aged Ribeye, Moules Frites, Saumon Provencal, Filet Mignon a la Perigourdine, vegetarian options, and more. La Boheme is open for lunch, Tuesday through Friday from 11:00am to 2:30pm and for dinner, Tuesday through Saturday from 5:00pm to 9:30pm. Breakfast and brunch are served Saturday and Sunday from 9:00am to 2:30pm. See Details
Palo Alto, CA, US