Dog Friendly Restaurants in Richmond, VA

There are 131 dog-friendly restaurants in Richmond 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 Richmond. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly Lilly Pad Cafe
Lilly Pad Cafe
Richmond's Lilly Pad Cafe is a casual, dog-friendly eatery in Richmond, VA, where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table and can order an item off their dog menu. For pet parents, they offer a variety of options, including seafood, pizza, fresh salads, appetizers, sandwiches and more.
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Pet Friendly Southern Railway Taphouse
Southern Railway Taphouse
Southern Railway Taphouse is a dog-friendly restaurant in Richmond, VA, that serves burgers, flatbreads, fish tacos, and Bison meatloaf. Their outdoor seating welcomes Fido.
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Pet Friendly Sheppard Street Tavern
Sheppard Street Tavern
Sheppard Street Tavern is a neighborhood roadhouse-style bar and grill in Richmond, VA. Patio seating is dog friendly. The menu features American pub fare with Cajun influences and a rotating lineup of craft beers on tap. Enjoy items like blackened catfish fingers, roast pork sandwiches au jus, all-beef burgers and franks, pan-seared flat iron steak, and maple-brown sugar glazed chicken.
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Pet Friendly Tommie's Patio at River City Roll
Tommie's Patio at River City Roll
Tommie's Patio at River City Roll in Richmond, VA, is a 1,800 sq ft outdoor patio area dedicated to a special dog named Tommie who died from injuries sustained in a horrific act of abuse in Spring of 2019. The pet-friendly patio features a new mural by local artist Night Owl in honor of Tommie, and dogs are always welcome as a way to honor him. To further encourage healthy relationships between pets and their owners- plan a date with Fido at River City Roll and they'll take 10% off your bill. Order a TOMMIETAIL Cocktail and a portion of the proceeds go to Richmond Animal Care & Control in Tommie’s honor. The patio is adults only after 7 PM.
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Pet Friendly ZZQ
ZZQ
ZZQ, located in Richmond, VA, is a trendy eatery that serves up a variety of delicious protein-laden fare. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. ZZQ is open Wednesday through Thursday from 11am to 5pm, Friday through Saturday from 11am to 9pm, and Sunday from 11am to 5pm.
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Pet Friendly Urban Farmhouse Market and Cafe
Urban Farmhouse Market and Cafe
Urban Farmhouse in Richmond offers four dog-friendly tables. Their menu emphasizes fresh, local ingredients with a farm to table concept. You'll find light breakfast options, sandwiches, and a variety of coffee and tea drinks. Urban Farmhouse offers brunch on Saturday and Sunday from 7am to 2pm. They are open Monday through Friday from 6:30am to 8:00pm, Saturday from 7:00am to 9:00pm, and Sunday from 7:00am to 8:00pm.
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Pet Friendly Ardent
Ardent
Ardent is a dog-friendly brewery in Richmond, VA. Fido is welcome to accompany you to the beer garden where water bowls are set out for thirsty four-legged guests. Ardent brews an impressive lineup of innovative craft beer which can be sampled alongside small plates from the taproom menu. Pair a Barrel-Aged Honey Ginger beer with a tasty charcuterie board filled with delicious meats and artisan cheeses. Additional choices include seasonal salads and fresh sandwiches. Ardent also serve wine, cider, and a choice of non-alcoholic beverages.
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Pet Friendly Lunch or Supper
Lunch or Supper
Lunch or Supper is classic southern smokehouse tucked away in one of Richmond's up-and-coming neighborhoods. Dogs are welcome to join you at outdoor tables on an enclosed patio. Choose from a variety of tasty sandwiches, salads, bowls and mains.
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Pet Friendly Secret Sandwich Society
Secret Sandwich Society
Secret Sandwich Society is a dog-friendly eatery in Richmond, VA. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their limited number of picnic tables outside of the patio, but you must order to go. In addition to sandwiches, the restaurant serves appetizers, salad bowls, burgers and sweets.
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Pet Friendly Oak & Apple
Oak & Apple
Fido is welcome to join you on the dog-friendly patio at Oak & Apple in Richmond, VA. They have a rotating selection of dog treats for the pups and delicious BBQ for their humans! They serve BBQ plates, sandwiches, salads, desserts, and a craft drinks menu as well. There's also a kids menu.
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Pet Friendly The Hill Cafe
The Hill Cafe
The Hill Cafe is a dog-friendly restaurant in Richmond, VA, where Fido can join you at an outdoor table on the covered patio. Their menu serves nightly blue plate specials, bowls, sandwiches, and other American entrees.
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Pet Friendly SB's Lakeside Love Shack
SB's Lakeside Love Shack
SB's Lakeside Love Shack is a dog-friendly diner in downtown Richmond, VA. Your leashed furry friend can join you at an outdoor table in front of the establishment when the weather is nice. Favorites include their sweet potato hash, classic American breakfast platter, quiche, and their sausage and bacon gravy on Texas toast with edible glitter on top.
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Pet Friendly Stir Crazy Cafe
Stir Crazy Cafe
At Stir Crazy Cafe in Richmond, VA, you'll find a wide range of coffee, tea and specialty drinks. They have three tables and a bench outside with dog-friendly seating where you can take a break with Fido. They also serve a breakfast menu with bagels, muffins, scones, quiche and more. Lunch includes paninis, wraps, sandwiches and salads.
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Pet Friendly Sub Rosa Bakery
Sub Rosa Bakery
Sub Rosa Cafe specializes in fresh baked breads made with organic ingredients from Virginia. There are three tables outside with dog-friendly seating. Their menu includes coffee, espresso, and tea along with pastries and lite breakfast bites. Their specialty breads are available on different days of the week and inlcude options like polenta and light rye. Sub Rosa Cafe is open Tuesday through Friday from 7am to 6pm and Saturday through Sunday from 8am to 5pm.
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Pet Friendly Mom's Siam Restaurant
Mom's Siam Restaurant
Mom's Siam Restaurant has plenty of dog-friendly seating on their spacious outdoor patio. The menu includes a comprehensive selection of Thai dishes including soup, noodles, seafood, rice dishes, vegetarian options, and larger entrees. They also offer dishes with a range of spice levels from spicy to Thai hot. If you don't have time for a sit down meal, they offer carry out and delivery within two miles. Mom's Siam is open Monday through Thursdy from 11am to 10pm, Friday through Saturday from 11am to 11pm, and Sunday from 11am to 10pm.
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Pet Friendly Jack Brown's Beer & Burger Joint
Jack Brown's Beer & Burger Joint
Dogs are allowed at Jack Brown's Beer & Burger Joint, where they provide four dog-friendly tables outside. A bar that sells a number of burgers on Grove Avenue in Richmond, Jack Brown's Beer & Burger Joint is a popular neighborhood spot for filling up and winding down. At any one time, you'll find over one-hundred beers on tap at Jack Brown's. Their food menu includes a variety of everyday burgers, like the Elvis: topped with peanut butter, mayo, Applewood smoked bacon, and cheese. If that's still not enough for you, they also offer deep-fried Oreos and Yukon gold fries.
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Pet Friendly Burger Bach
Burger Bach
Burger Bach is a New Zealand-inspired gastropub offering craft burgers and brews in Richmond, VA. The menu features starters like their housemade fries and dipping sauces, along with a list of unique burgers. They offer gluten-free buns or lettuce wraps and a vegetarian burger to cater to various dietary needs and preferences. Burger Bach also serves seafood like oysters and mussels. Their bar is stocked with tons of cocktails, wines, and beers.
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Pet Friendly The Grill
The Grill
The Grill is an American bar and restaurant that offers daily specials, a daily happy hour, and live music. There are five dog-friendly tables on their covered patio where you and your pup can enjoy some comfort food and cold brews. Breakfast is served weekdays from 8am to 3pm and brunch on the weekend from 9am to 3pm with options like eggs, biscuits, chicken fried steak, omelets, and more. The lunch and dinner menu features hearty entrees like shirmp and grits, pasta, burgers, sandwiches, and daily specials like their soft shell crab sandwich. The Grill is open Monday through Thursday from 8am to 11pm, Friday from 8am to 2am, Saturday from 9am to 2am, and Sunday from 9am to 11pm.
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Pet Friendly Eat 33
Eat 33
Eat 33 is an American diner with several dog-friendly tables outside, but your pup must be sitting on the outside of the fencing around the tables. Their menu features breakfast options like eggs Benedict and lunch plates with options like catfish, fried oysters, spaghetti, and more. Be sure to check out the daily specials, too! Eat 33 is open Monday through Friday from 6am to 2pm and weekends from 7am to 3pm.
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Pet Friendly Sen Organic - Small Plate
Sen Organic - Small Plate
Sen Organic - Small Plate is a dog-friendly Vietnamese restaurant in Richmond, VA. Fido is welcome to join you at a table on the covered patio that has heaters for cooler weather. Dine on traditional Vietnamese appetizers, salads, Pho, entrées, and desserts. Almost all of the menu options are organic and there are several vegan and gluten-free options. The Pho comes highly recommended.
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