Dog Friendly Restaurants in Portsmouth, VA

There are 11 dog-friendly restaurants in Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly Bier Garden
Bier Garden
Extensive collection of year-round and seasonal craft beer with a tasty menu of German food. Dogs are welcome in the outside patio area.
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Pet Friendly Guads Mexican Restaurant
Guads Mexican Restaurant
Guads Mexican Restaurant, located in Portsmouth, VA, is a casual eatery that serves up a variety of delicious Mexican fare. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Start off with an order of the Poblano - a Poblano pepper stuffed with red and green peppers, roasted corn, shrimp, cheddar, and Monterey jack cheese, topped with shrimp and a creamy chipotle sauce. Next, chow down on the Molcajete - a hot stone bowl filled with ribeye steak, chicken, shrimp, chorizo, beans, cheese, and cactus, served with 3 tortillas and salad. Or go for the Calamari Taco with fried calamari, mango slaw, pico de gallo, and seafood sauce. Guads Mexican Restaurant is open Monday through Thursday from 11am to 10pm, Friday through Saturday from 11am to 11pm, and Sunday from 11am to 9pm.
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Pet Friendly JoJack's Espresso Bar and Cafe
JoJack's Espresso Bar and Cafe
JoJack's Espresso Bar and Cafe in Portsmouth, VA offers much more than just coffee with a diverse menu of salads, sandwiches, burgers, and other options. There is limited dog-friendly seating at an outdoor table, and they welcome carry-out orders, too. They also offer smoothies, frappes, and specialty sodas. Breakfast is available all day on Saturday and Sunday, and the cafe offers free WiFi so you can browse the net while you enjoy your meal.
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Pet Friendly Starbucks Portsmouth
Starbucks Portsmouth
Whether you're getting your early morning coffee fix or fueling up for a late night, Starbucks has you covered. This location in Portsmouth has four pet-friendly outdoor tables, so you can bring Fido along. They don't have a full dog menu, but they do offer Puppuccinos on request. They serve a variety of coffee drinks, refreshers, teas and their popular frappuccino in tons of customizable flavors. There are also food items including breakfast and lunch sandwiches, as well as pastries. A drive-thru window is also available so you don't have to tie Fido up outside while you go in to order.
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Pet Friendly Rick's Frozen Custard
Rick's Frozen Custard
Furry friends of Portsmouth, VA are invited to join their owners at Rick's Frozen Custard for a pup cup. This pet-friendly eatery offers six outdoor tables where visitors can unwind while enjoying a bite to eat. The menu offers a range of items, from chili dogs and BBQ sandwiches to sundaes and custard. While table service isn't provided, they have a walk-up window, making ordering convenient while Fido stays by your side.
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Pet Friendly Corner Cafe
Corner Cafe
Corner Cafe is a small, homestyle restaurant that offers several small tables outside with dog-friendly seating. Their menu includes burgers, sandwiches, specialty subs, and baked goods. They also offer breakfast plates and coffee. Corner Cafe is open Monday through Saturday from 7:30am to 7:00pm and delivery is available to the surrounding areas.
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Pet Friendly Baron's Pub & Restaurant
Baron's Pub & Restaurant
Baron's Pub & Restaurant is a pet-friendly eatery in Portsmouth, VA, where furry friends can join their owners outside at one of the four outdoor tables. Lunch and dinner options on their menu include fried oysters, chicken wings, tuna melts, burgers, and meatloaf.
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Pet Friendly 619 Cantina
619 Cantina
Fido can join you at one of the half a dozen tables outside 619 Cantina, a dog-friendly restaurant in Portsmouth, VA. Enjoy build-your-own or specialty burritos, tacos and bowls. Beer, cocktails and tequila are also served.
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Pet Friendly Cook Out Portsmouth
Cook Out Portsmouth
Cook Out in Portsmouth has pet-friendly outdoor tables, so you can bring your dog along. This fast-food chain is known for fresh, never frozen hamburgers and 40+ different milkshakes in flavors like peanut butter, cheesecake, strawberry, and other seasonal favorites. The menu also offers hot dogs, chicken sandwiches, corn dogs, hushpuppies, fries and more. A drive-thru window is also available, so you don't have to tie your dog up outside while you order.
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Pet Friendly Griff's Restaurant & Sports Lounge in Olde Towne
Griff's Restaurant & Sports Lounge in Olde Towne
Griff's Restaurant & Sports Lounge in Olde Towne in Portsmouth, VA is pet friendly. Your leashed pup can join you outside at one of their four tables. Their menu features sandwiches, burgers, wraps, salads and more. A full bar is also available.
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Pet Friendly Yoolks On Us
Yoolks On Us
Yoolks On Us is a dog-friendly southern bistro serving breakfast and lunch in Portsmouth, VA. Dogs are welcome to accompany you beside a sidewalk-facing table on the enclosed outdoor patio. Diners can enjoy southern comfort food and giant mimosas.
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Pet Friendly The Whiskey Kitchen
The Whiskey Kitchen
The Whiskey Kitchen in Virginia Beach, VA, is a modern dog-friendly gastropub that serves up delicious bar fare prepared with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table. Choose from menu options including appetizers, salads, pizzas, burgers, sandwiches, wraps, tacos, seafood, barbecue, steak, chicken, and more.
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Pet Friendly Commonwealth Brewing Company
Commonwealth Brewing Company
Commonwealth Brewing Company is a dog-friendly brewery in Virginia Beach, VA, where Fido is welcome on the outdoor patio. Pair one of their hop-forward, Belgian, unique lagers with some eats from the on-site Commonwealth Pizza Bar, specializing in wood-fired, Neapolitan-style pizzas.
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Pet Friendly Wasserhund Brewing Company
Wasserhund Brewing Company
This brew pup's name means "water dog" in German and it serves specialty pizza with K9-inspired names such as The Doberman Pinscher and the Mutt alongside house-made craft beers. Bring Fido to the pet-friendly patio where he can eat Pup Pie, a personal pizza topped with peanut butter and his choice of cheese, apples or chicken. The brew pub's dog menu also features doggy popsicles for dessert.
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Pet Friendly Little Dog Diner
Little Dog Diner
Little Dog Diner in Norfolk, VA, serves classic breakfast and lunch diner eats such as chicken and waffles, buttermilk biscuits with sausage, three-egg omelettes, hot dog platters, deep fried St. Louis ribs, and pot roast. Covered front patio tables are dog friendly!
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Pet Friendly Leaping Lizard Cafe
Leaping Lizard Cafe
Leaping Lizard Cafe in Virginia Beach, VA, is a pet-friendly spot where your leashed furry friend can join you at a table on their outdoor patio. Enjoy coffee, sandwiches and brunch options while you take in the garden setting, which includes a charming chicken pen. The outdoor area encompasses both the front and backyard, creating a delightful atmosphere for you and your pet.
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Pet Friendly Elation Brewing
Elation Brewing
Elation Brewing, located in the historic Ghent neighborhood of Norfolk, VA, is a dog-friendly brewpub where Fido is welcome to join you for drinks and treats both inside and outside. They have lots of water bowls and even homemade biscuits using their spent grain to keep Fido elated for the duration of your visit. Pair their award-winning brews with a tasty treat from the Elated Kitchen or a wood-fired pizza courtesy of The Bakehouse at Elation, or hit up their attached coffee shop in the mornings. All menus change seasonally so be sure to check their website for the latest offerings.
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Pet Friendly CP Shuckers Cafe & Raw Bar
CP Shuckers Cafe & Raw Bar
CP Shuckers Cafe & Raw Bar is a dog-friendly restaurant in Virginia Beach, VA, where Fido is welcome on the covered patio. Known for its oysters, seafood platters, and delicious bar fare, this lively restaurant offers something for everyone, from classic fish tacos to hand-cut steaks.
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Pet Friendly Buoy 44
Buoy 44
Buoy 44 is a casual eatery that serves up delicious, fresh seafood dishes. Choose from menu options including appetizers, steamers, burgers, sandwiches, tacos, surf and turf, pasta, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their many pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Start off with an order of the Oysters Rockefeller - local oysters oven-roasted with parmesan, spinach, and applewood bacon. Next, chow down on the Baja Fish Tacos - two grilled mahi tacos topped with shredded cabbage, queso fresco, pico de gallo, and cilantro-lime sauce.
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Pet Friendly Firebrew Bar & Grill
Firebrew Bar & Grill
Firebrew Bar and Grill is a casual, gastropub-style eatery that serves up delicious fare in Virginia Beach. Fido is welcome to relax with you in the shade of their covered patio at one of the pet-friendly outdoor tables. The menu has options including appetizers, soups, salads, seafood, steak, chicken, pasta, pizza and more.
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