Dog Friendly Restaurants in Santa Cruz, CA

Betty Burgers serves up delicious burgers, malts, sweet potato fries, and a friendly place for Fido at their outdoor dining tables. Hours of operation are 11am to 9pm Sunday through Thursday and 11am to 9:30pm Friday and Saturday.

Gabriella Cafe's sensational menu changes with the seasons. The small outdoor seating are welcomes well-behaved dogs. Gabriella Cafe opens at 11:30am during the week and 11am on weekends.

Casual, crepe focused food, funky and fun. Friendly staff. Great vibe!

Aldo's serves fresh seafood and pasta and is situated in the Santa Cruz Harbor. They have a roomy patio which is very dog friendly.

Walnut Avenue Cafe is a beloved breakfast and lunch spot in downtown Santa Cruz, known for classic American café fare and a dog-friendly patio. Fido can order from the special doggie menu on the outdoor patio. The menu features a wide range of all-day breakfast dishes like eggs Benedict, French toast with grilled bananas and walnuts, chilaquiles and huevos rancheros, plus sandwiches, salads, burgers, tostadas and more for lunch.

The decor in Harbor Cafe gives the place a beach-like and welcoming feel. They even welcome your dog with a water bowl by the table.

Zoccoli's Deli, located in Santa Cruz, CA, is a casual joint that serves up delicious delicatessen-style eats. Bring Fido along and grab a seat at one of their fifteen pet-friendly outdoor tables and enjoy a Castroville Italian Sandwich - a sourdough French roll filled with marinated artichokes, prosciutto, salami, provolone cheese, Italian dressing, and freshly-chopped peppers! Zoccoli's is open Monday through Saturday from 8am to 6pm, and Sunday from 10am to 6pm.

Marianne’s Ice Cream is a local spot in Santa Cruz, CA, where humans and pups can enjoy a sweet treat. Fido can join you while you order and even indulge in a pup cup from their partial dog menu. With over 100 ice cream flavors, this pet-friendly shop has something for everyone.

Mission St. BBQ is a family-owned barbecue restaurant in Santa Cruz serving smoked California BBQ and local craft beers. The restaurant also hosts live blues music on Friday and Saturday nights and serves BBQ Breakfast Tacos daily. Outdoor tables are pet friendly.

Foster's Freeze, located in Santa Cruz, is a casual American-style eatery with a walk up window that serves up a variety of tasty food. Choose from menu options including burgers, sandwiches, ice cream, shakes, floats, smoothies, sundaes, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their three pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Try the Big Boss Burger topped with Swiss, American cheese, bacon, fried onion rings, lettuce, tomato, pickles, and Foster's special sauce. Don't leave before you order a sweet treat! Try their Banana Split - vanilla soft serve topped with chocolate, triple berry, pineapple, whipped cream, nuts, a split banana, and a cherry!

Visit the pet-friendly Pacific Point Market & Cafe in Santa Cruz, CA, where four-legged friends can unwind beside their owners at a picnic table outside. From early morning to evening, this local eatery features delicious options for visitors, like breakfast burritos, acai bowls, sandwiches and tacos. A walk-up counter is available on site.

Woodstock's Pizza is a dog-friendly restaurant in Santa Cruz, CA. Fido is welcome to join you at a table on their outdoor patio. They serve pizza and salads to complement a rotating selection of craft beer. Be sure to try their cinnabread pie for dessert.

Pono Hawaiian Grill is a pet-friendly eatery in Santa Cruz, CA that welcomes leashed dogs at a table inside or at one of five tables on their outdoor patio. Stop by and check out their selection of delicious eats.

Santa Cruz, CA, is home to the pet-friendly Pleasure Pizza, where dog owners can enjoy dining with their pets at outdoor tables with heat lamps. They offer a partial dog menu of hamburger patties and provide water bowls for your furry friends. The human menu features classic favorites such as wings, salads, and specialty pizzas, available by the slice or as a whole pie. Breakfast is available on select days.

Pleasure Point Juice & Tacos is a pet-friendly eatery located in Santa Cruz, CA, where you and your four-legged friend can relax together. Leashed dogs are welcome to join you at one of the outdoor picnic tables. The menu features refreshing acai bowls, smoothies, and fruit cups, while their food truck serves up delicious tacos and burritos to satisfy every craving. It’s a perfect spot for a casual, tasty outing with your pet.

Great lunch spot for Hawaiian style plate lunches. The Kahlua Pork and the burgers are favorites. Bring your dog and sit on the deck. Treats and water bowls are available.

River Cafe in Santa Cruz offers breakfast and lunch menus and uses 100% organic and locally sourced ingredients with a variety of coffee and tea options. The expansive outdoor area welcomes dogs. Please note that table service isn't available so Fido needs to wait outside while you order and pick up your food inside.

The Buttery is a local bakery and café with the best of both worlds! Half of the building is cakes and pastries made fresh twice daily and the other half is organic soups, salads, and sandwiches made to order! They also have coffee and espresso beverages as well as house-made chai. The best part of The Buttery is the patio right outside the door complete with leash holders studded to the beautiful picnic benches, a large lush grass field for roaming, and fresh water bowls on either side of the picnic area! There is always a handful of furry friends hanging out around here. Be sure to order a plain burger patty for your pet, they will love you forever!

Seabright Deli is a dog-friendly deli in Santa Cruz, CA. Fido is welcome to join you on the patio at a table with an umbrella. The eatery serves delicious gourmet sandwiches, brisket and chicken smoked in-house, New York pastrami, and veggie wraps. Enjoy a local craft beer with your meal.

Engfer Pizza Works serves up wood-fired pies and specialty beers and wine in a friendly atmosphere that welcomes dogs.