Dog Friendly Restaurants in Sanibel, FL

There are 15 dog-friendly restaurants in Sanibel 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 Sanibel. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly Over Easy Cafe
Over Easy Cafe Over Easy Cafe in Sanibel, FL offers a tasty variety of classic breakfast and lunch fare served in a relaxed atmosphere with dog-friendly outdoor seating. The menu includes pancakes, omelets, Benny's, specialty egg sandwiches, coconut shrimp, quesadillas, hot and cold sandwiches, and burgers. See Details
Pet Friendly Doc Ford's Rum Bar & Grille
Doc Ford's Rum Bar & Grille Doc Ford's Rum Bar & Grille is a seafood spot on Sanibel Island serving island-inspired cocktails and Caribbean flavors in a casual space. Their pet-friendly patio features ceiling fans and outdoor heaters that will be sure to keep you and Fido comfortable as you enjoy your meal at one of several outdoor tables. See Details
Blue Giraffe TEMPORARILY OPERATING FOOD TRUCK ONLY Giraffe is a casual dog-friendly eatery at Periwinkle Place in Sanibel, FL, where Fido can join you on the outdoor patio for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Their menu features island-inspired American cuisine. Breakfast favorites include cinnamon French toast, Fisherman's Benedict, and create your own omelets. For lunch or dinner enjoy nachos, wings, burgers, fresh seafood, sandwiches, fish tacos, and more. See Details
The Shack of Sanibel The Shack of Sanibel is a frozen custard shack serving fresh dessert treats in flavors like Cookie Monster, Bing Cherry Pie, and Flutter Nutter Crunch. Order a scoop or two to enjoy at the dog-friendly outdoor tables, or grab a pint to go, and don't forget a pup cup with Milkbone dog treats for Fido. See Details
Rosalita's Cantina Rosalita's Cantina is a pet-friendly Mexican restaurant in Sanibel, FL. Fido can join you on their covered, side-patio for lunch or dinner. The menu features nachos, fajitas, tostadas, chimichangas, quesadillas and burritos. Also, be sure to check out their extensive specialty margarita menu! See Details
Wickies Lighthouse Restaurant Wickies Lighthouse Restaurant in Sanibel, FL is dog friendly. Fido is welcome to join you on their partially covered outdoor patio, where he'll be provided a water bowl. Start your day with their sweet, fluffy pancakes or a tasty egg scrambler. Enjoy crispy flatbreads and fresh salads for lunch or dinner, and don’t forget to check out their inventive cocktails. See Details
Island Pizza Restaurant Island Pizza Restaurant is a pet-friendly pizzeria in Sanibel, FL. Fido is welcome to join you at a table on their outdoor patio. Try one of their six different pizza crusts including their Sicilian-style deep dish or their gluten-free option. Their menu also includes pasta, hot subs, salads and soup. Enjoy a cold beer or a glass of wine with your meal. See Details
Bleu Rendez-Vous French Bistro Bleu Rendez-Vous French Bistro is a dog-friendly French restaurant in Sanibel, FL. Your leashed, friendly dog is welcome to join you at a table on the outdoor patio. Try their escargot, Norwegian Lobster-Got, Ris de Veau a la Creme, or classic Coq Au Vin. Don't forget to order a round of dessert and try their tasty Profiteroles! See Details
The Sanibel Grill The Sanibel Grill is a pet-friendly seafood restaurant in Sanibel, FL. You and Fido are welcome to relax at an outdoor table on their covered patio while enjoying a cold beverage or a signature cocktail. Their menu offerings include potato skins, Buffalo wings, Captiva crabcakes, New England clam chowder, salads, quesadillas, 12" thin crust pizza, sandwiches and burgers. Try one of their seafood baskets served with fries and coleslaw, and finish up your meal with a slice of key lime pie or classic coconut cake. See Details
MudBugs Cajun Kitchen MudBugs Cajun Kitchen is a dog-friendly establishment in Sanibel, FL. Your furry friend can tag along at a table on their enclosed rear patio for a meal. The menu features fresh oysters, a Maine lobster roll, grilled watermelon salad, veggie pasta and ribeye. Gluten-free and kid options are also available. See Details
Gramma Dot's Gramma Dot's offers pet-friendly outdoor seating at Sanibel Marina in Sanibel, FL. Bring Fido along while you enjoy lunch or dinner at one of the umbrella-shaded tables on the patio. Their menu includes appetizers, salads, sandwiches, fried baskets, desserts and more. Beer or wine is also available to pair with your meal. See Details
The Magic Bus on Sanibel The Magic Bus is a pet-friendly ice cream shop in Sanibel, FL. Though they don't have a designated dog menu, Fido can enjoy a frozen pup cup alongside you on the covered front patio. In addition to 24 flavors of ice cream, they serve a variety of pastries, chocolates, coffee, specialty sodas, souvenirs and more. See Details
Pinocchio's Italian Ice Cream Leashed dogs are welcome on the shaded patio outside Pinocchio's Italian Ice Cream at Periwinkle Place in Sanibel, FL. This pet-friendly ice cream shop offers unique flavors of handmade ice cream and gelato. Your dog may even be treated to a pup cup during their visit! See Details
The Lighthouse Cafe The Lighthouse Cafe in Sanibel, FL is pet friendly. Bring Fido to an umbrella-shaded outdoor table for a meal. They offer a unique menu featuring scratch-made whole wheat granola hotcakes, island-inspired omelets, a smothered fish handheld and herb-grilled chicken sandwiches. Don’t miss their homemade key lime dessert. They also provide seasonal turf and surf dinner options. See Details
Nervous Nellie's Nervous Nellie's, located in Fort Myers Beach, FL, is a casual, pet-friendly eatery where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table. Be sure to order something for Fido off of the dog menu! They serve a large menu with items like drunken wings, seafood quesadillas, sandwiches, seafood pots, steaks, salads, oysters, the World’s Largest Shrimp and Lobster Cocktail, ribs and their signature tropical cocktails. See Details
Blue Dog Bar & Grill The Blue Dog Bar and Grill in Matlacha, FL has several dog-friendly seats for you and your pup but they are first come, first serve so you may want to arrive before the lunch or dinner rush. The menu features several seafood options as a nod to the rich tradition of fishing in the surrounding areas. Some of the favorites include the Cracked Conch Dinner and the TNT Shrimp Dinner. If you're tired of fish, the Blue Dog also has several different options including chicken and steak. You'll also find a wine and beer list that features several local brews. See Details
Twisted Lobster The Twisted Lobster is a dog-friendly restaurant in Cape Coral, FL, where Fido can join you at an outdoor table. Enjoy a flavorful array of lunch and dinner delights such as New England clam chowder, crispy calamari, ahi tuna volcano, shrimp po'boys, fish tacos, scallops and chips, lobster mac and cheese, paella, snow crab, and surf and turf platters. See Details
House of Omelets Those seeking a good old fashioned American breakfast or lunch will feel right at home in the House of Omelettes, a casual and colorful cafe with dog-friendly outside seating. Patrons can feast on hearty classics such as corned beef hash country fried steak, biscuits and gravy, blueberry pancakes, a dozen types of signature omelettes, Cobb and Caesar salads, triple-decker BLTs, bacon cheeseburgers, reubens, Monte Cristo melts, and chicken salad wraps. Wash down the goodness with coffee, juice, fresh brewed iced tea, or a classic root beer float. Dogs can join their owners at covered front outdoor tables. House of Omelettes is open from 7am to 3pm seven days a week. See Details
Bonita Bill's Waterfront Cafe Bonita Bill's Waterfront Cafe is a dog-friendly waterfront restaurant in Fort Myers, FL. This casual, open air eatery is situated on Matanzas Pass in Ostego Bay and welcomes leashed dogs in their outdoor, covered patio seating. Boaters are welcome to tie up at their dock. You must order at the bar and they accept cash only. Their is an ATM onsite for your convenience. Relax and watch the shrimp boats and dolphins in the bay while you enjoy a cold beer with a burger, fish fingers, fried clams, peel and eat shrimp, and more. Breakfast is also available. See Details
M Waterfront Grille You and Fido (leashed) will enjoy amazingly unique, fresh chef creations and biscuits at M Waterfront Grille, featuring spectacular views and dog-friendly outdoor seating. An upscale menu includes shrimp and crab spring rolls, pasta pomodori, Florida black grouper, braised short rib, and veal Milanese. See Details
Sanibel, FL, US