Dog Friendly Restaurants in Plainfield, NJ

There are 2 dog-friendly restaurants in Plainfield that welcome dogs at their outdoor tables, and 515 more nearby. 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 Plainfield. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly Dairy Queen
Dairy Queen 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. See Details
Pet Friendly Rita's Italian Ice
Rita's Italian Ice 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. See Details
Witherspoon Grill 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. See Details
Paragon Tap & Table 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. See Details
Thatcher McGhees 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. See Details
Second Half on Main 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. See Details
The Barn Kitchen & Bar 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. See Details
Darby Road Pub Darby Road Pub is a casual bar and eatery that serves up a variety of delicious pub grub. Choose from menu options including appetizers, salads, chicken, steak, seafood, kabobs, burgers, sandwiches, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their five pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Start off with a Ryan�s Old Fashioned (smoked Maple Knob Creek, muddled orange, maple syrup, orange bitters) and an order of the Reuben Fritters with corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss, provolone, and Thousand Island dressing. Next, chow down on the Crispy Chicken Sandwich with a buttermilk chicken breast, fiery jerk aioli, garlic dill pickles, and jalapeno citrus slaw. Or go for the Baja Fish Tacos with five veggie slaw, sliced radishes, pico de gallo, avocado, lime crema, and corn and flour tortillas. Darby Road Pub is open daily from 11:30am to 10pm. See Details
Boonton Coffee Co. 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. See Details
Mediterra 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. See Details
Istanbul Cafe & Restaurant 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. See Details
Alternate Ending Beer Co. 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. See Details
Garden Restaurant 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. See Details
Just Jake's 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. See Details
Blue Point Grill 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. See Details
Killmeyer's Old Bavaria Inn 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. See Details
The Station 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. See Details
Verve Verve offers creative and well-presented New American. Nice steaks and seafood options - artistically presented. Fido can join you outside! See Details
Egan & Sons 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. See Details
Brooklyn Bagel & Deli With three dog-friendly tables, Brooklyn Bagel and Deli offers a place to grab a quick bite with Fido. Their menu centers around their fresh bagels with classic spreads, homemade whipped cream cheese, and breakfast sandwiches. They also offer a selection of reubens, burgers, and wraps with several vegetarian options. Brooklyn Bagel and Deli is open daily from 6am to 4pm. See Details
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