Dog Friendly Restaurants in Tahoe City, CA

There are 10 dog-friendly restaurants in Tahoe City 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 Tahoe City. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly Tahoe House Bakery & Gourmet
Tahoe House Bakery & Gourmet
Tahoe House is Lake Tahoe's dog-friendly bakery, coffee house, and gourmet to-go restaurant. They feature locally roasted coffee, European-style breads and pastries, deli lunches, and fully prepared meals to go.
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Pet Friendly Rosie's Café
Rosie's Café
Rosie’s Cafe is an American diner in Tahoe City, CA, full of novelties with great views from the pet-friendly deck. Formerly a grocery store, this historic hangout serves up delicious breakfast items like Swedish pancakes, hot sandwiches for lunch and items from the grill. Don’t forget to snap a memorable picture next to the bear sculpture made of pennies and stop at nearby Scraps Dog Bakery to grab a snack for Fido.
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Pet Friendly Bridgetender Tavern and Grill
Bridgetender Tavern and Grill
If you're visiting Tahoe City, CA, be sure to check out the Bridgetender Tavern and Grill. This local restaurant features a designated pet-friendly dining area off of the main building where owners and their pets can enjoy lunch or dinner. Fish and fries, Mexican tacos, burgers, and hot dogs are some of the menu options. The riverfront dining area does not allow pets.
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Pet Friendly Tahoe Tap Haus
Tahoe Tap Haus
The pet-friendly Tahoe Tap Haus in Tahoe City, CA, welcomes your leashed pups to join you at a table on the outdoor terrace. Swing by to enjoy classic pub fare, such as chicken wings, fish and chips, burgers and po' boys. Note that Fido must remain outside while you go in to place your order, and alcohol isn't permitted outdoors.
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Pet Friendly Fire Sign Cafe
Fire Sign Cafe
Fire Sign Cafe is a pet-friendly eatery located in Tahoe City, CA. Your leashed pup is welcome to join you at an outdoor table for classic breakfast and lunch during the warmer months. Start your morning with a Greek omelette or pecan waffle and return for a pesto chicken sandwich.
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Pet Friendly Uncommon Kitchen
Uncommon Kitchen
Uncommon Kitchen offers pet-friendly outdoor seating in Tahoe City, CA. Bring Fido along while you enjoy lunch at one of the tables on the patio. Their menu includes sushi, sandwiches, curry, noodles, spring rolls and more.
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Pet Friendly Poppy's Frozen Yogurt & Waffle Shop
Poppy's Frozen Yogurt & Waffle Shop
Poppy's Frozen Yogurt & Waffle Shop is a dog-friendly dessert shop in Tahoe City, CA that welcomes leashed pups at outdoor tables. Stop by and check out their selection of delicious frozen treats! Please note table service isn't available, so Fido will have to wait outside while you order.
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Pet Friendly River Ranch Lodge & Restaurant
River Ranch Lodge & Restaurant
River Ranch Lodge & Restaurant is a dog friendly eatery where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table on the spacious seasonal outdoor riverfront patio and terrace for lunch or dinner. Enjoy salads, burgers, sandwiches, and beef, seafood, chicken, and vegetarian dinners.
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Pet Friendly Jake's on the Lake
Jake's on the Lake
Jake's on the Lake has been providing excellent waterfront dining for locals and tourists since 1978. Their California and Hawaii inspired menu features a bevy of flavorful dishes such as dungeness carb cakes, grilled lemongrass shrimp, udon noodle bowls, filet mignon tacos, and turkey brie melts. Lower, covered patio seating welcomes dogs for lunch only.
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Pet Friendly Syd's Bagelery & Espresso
Syd's Bagelery & Espresso
Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table at Syd's Bagelery & Espresso, a pet-friendly cafe in Tahoe City, CA. Enjoy breakfast burritos, sandwiches, coffee drinks and more. They also serve fresh pastries, bagels and smoothies.
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Pet Friendly MacDuff's Public House
MacDuff's Public House
MacDuff's Public House is a dog-friendly local Irish pub in South Lake Tahoe, CA. Outdoor seating is available in the summer months when you can Bring Fido to an umbrella-shaded table on the enclosed patio. Open for lunch and dinner, menu options include seasonal soups and salads, meat and seafood dishes, tacos, pasta, burgers, kebabs and wood-fired pizza. Pair your dish of choice with a classic pint of Guinness or your favorite draft beer.
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Pet Friendly California Burger
California Burger
California Burger in South Lake Tahoe, CA, offers all-natural beef burgers, wings, salads, sandwiches, old fashioned shakes, 100 different whiskeys, and craft beer on tap. Outdoor seating area is dog friendly. There's even a menu for Fido!
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Pet Friendly Sonney's BBQ Shack Bar & Grill
Sonney's BBQ Shack Bar & Grill
Sonney's BBQ Shack Bar & Grill is a dog-friendly restaurant in South Lake Tahoe, CA, where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table with umbrellas. Water and bacon for your dog are available upon request. Offering delicious barbecue fare, this restaurant serves up classic dishes such as spare ribs, biscuits and gravy, and beef brisket.
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Pet Friendly Blue Dog Pizza
Blue Dog Pizza
Blue Dog Pizza is a dog-friendly pizzeria in South Lake Tahoe where Fido can join you at an outdoor table. The outside seating has heaters for cooler weather. Pizzas come with a variety of toppings, and they also have a gluten-free crust available. Sandwiches and pasta dishes are also served. Table service isn't provided, so Fido must remain outside while someone from your party goes in to order.
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Pet Friendly Fifty Fifty Brewing Company
Fifty Fifty Brewing Company
Fifty Fifty Brewing Company in Truckee, CA, is a dog-friendly craft brewery with over a dozen beers on tap and a food menu of burgers, sandwiches, pizza, and salads. Fido is welcome at outdoor tables.
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Pet Friendly Artemis Lakefront Cafe
Artemis Lakefront Cafe
Artemis Lakefront Cafe serves authentic Greek and Mediterranean dishes in a casual and lively atmosphere with dog-friendly outside tables. Popular menu choices include dolmas, falafel, babba ghanoush, lamb or chicken gyros, souvlake, mousaka, and baklava for dessert. Dogs are welcome to join their owners on the spacious waterfront patio. Artemis Lakefront Cafe is open from 8am to 10pm seven days a week.
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Pet Friendly Base Camp Pizza Co.
Base Camp Pizza Co.
Base Camp Pizza Co. is a dog-friendly eatery in South Lake Tahoe, CA, that serves pizza, pasta, and beer. There are two outdoor patios that are pet friendly. Water and treats are also provided.
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Pet Friendly Sprouts Cafe
Sprouts Cafe
Sprouts Cafe is a pet-friendly restaurant located in South Lake Tahoe, CA that specializes in fresh, mostly organic food served in a warm, casual atmosphere. The menu features soups, salads, sandwiches, spinach bowls, tuna burritos, hummus melts, baked tofu, and real fruit smoothies. Fido is welcome to join you in the outdoor seating area. Please note that table service isn't available so Fido will need to wait outside while you order inside.
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Pet Friendly McP's Taphouse
McP's Taphouse
McP's Taphouse is a dog-friendly eatery in South Lake Tahoe, CA,. Fido can join you at an outdoor table. The menu features Irish eats, burgers, and pizza. For drinks, guests can enjoy craft beer, wine and specialty cocktails. Heaters are available.
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Pet Friendly Moody's
Moody's
Housed in the historic Truckee Hotel, Moody's offers an intimate atmosphere to complement a varied menu that includes small plates, soups and salads, Neopolitan pizza, and delicious entrees such as fried chicken roulade, smoked pork chops, and Skuna Bay salmon.Outdoor tables welcome dogs and water bowls are available.
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