Dog Friendly Restaurants in Plainfield, NJ

Dairy Queen is a dog-friendly quick-service food concept serving frozen sweet treats to Plainfield locals and tourists alike. There are a couple of outdoor chairs available to dog owners with a sweet tooth wanting to indulge alongside Fido. Dairy Queen's menu is comprised of Grillburgers, artisan-style sandwiches, hot dogs, chicken strip baskets, snacks such as Pretzel Sticks with Zesty Queso, Potato Skins, and chicken snack melts, salads, and sides such as fries, onion rings, and cheese curds. Its menu also includes blizzards, hot desserts a la mode, dipped cones, sundaes, cold and blended coffees, shakes, malts, and Orange Julius drinks. Please note that table service isn't available, so your dog will need to be tied up outside while you go in to order.

Rita's Italian Ice on Terrill 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.

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.

Tasty blend of Irish and American eats, including mini cheeseburgers, chili, thin crust pizza, shepherd's pie, and corned beef and cabbage. Outdoor seating area is dog friendly.

Second Half on Main, located in Denville, NJ, is a casual bar and eatery that serves up a variety of delicious fare. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables. With a diverse menu featuring standout dishes like French onion soup, blackened salmon cake sliders, and indulgent burgers such as the Burgundy and Texas Burgers, the pub-level food is paired with a well-stocked bar offering craft beers, cocktails, and coffee.

O'Neill's is a dog-friendly restaurant in Staten Island, NY, where Fido can join you at an outdoor table on the patio. Be sure to order something for Fido off of the dog menu, including options like chicken or steak over rice. Diners can enjoy steak, burgers, sandwiches and more.

The Barn Kitchen & Bar in Rockaway, NJ, is a pet‑friendly restaurant where Fido is welcome at outdoor tables and can enjoy a bite off the dog menu. They serve a wide variety of menu items, including shareable appetizers (like crispy calamari, pretzel nuggets, and wings), tacos, burgers (e.g., Big Barn and Sunny Side Burger), sandwiches, pizzas, and hearty entrées like salmon, fish & chips, and pasta dishes.

Missy's Main Street Cafe in Rockaway, NJ is dog friendly. From May through September, they welcome Fido to join you at an outdoor table where he'll be greeted with a dog menu and a water bowl. For pet parents, they serve a full breakfast, plus wraps, burgers and cheesesteaks to enjoy.

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.

The dog-friendly Boonton Coffee Co. in Boonton, NJ, specializes in fresh-brewed coffee using small-batch beans from across the globe. Dogs are welcome outside and inside and there are treats at the counter and a bowl of water by the door.

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.

Istanbul Cafe & Restaurant offers Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine with five dog-friendly tables outdoors in Clifton, NJ. The food selections include a wide assortment of kebabs, pide, wraps, and breakfast options. The Turkish tea is particularly popular. All of their meat is certified halal, and their dishes are made from scratch.

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!

Friend's Café is a dog-friendly eatery in New Brunswick, NJ. Fido is welcome to join you at a table on the patio. The coffeeshop and bakery offers breakfast and lunch. Live music is performed on some nights.

Located at the Hampton Inn Woodbridge, NJ, Miller's Ale House is a casual sports bar with a dog-friendly outdoor patio. Dine at an umbrella-covered table where Fido can order from the dog menu while you enjoy house favorites, such as barbeque baby back ribs, English pub fish & chips, a classic cheeseburger, and more. Choose from 35 beers on tap, and be sure to check out their upcoming events.

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.