Dog Friendly Restaurants in Ventura, CA

There are 81 dog-friendly restaurants in Ventura 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 Ventura. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly Cafe Nouveau
Cafe Nouveau
Housed in a charming 1920s era Spanish bungalow, Cafe Nouveau offers California cuisine and a heated, dog-friendly patio surrounded by lush Mediterranean gardens. Menu features ahi avocado rolls, bamboo pot stickers, blue lump crab cakes, ancho chile pork, chimichuri chicken, grilled tofu, and herb crusted halibut.
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Pet Friendly Pete's Breakfast House
Pete's Breakfast House
Pete's Breakfast House in Ventura, CA, welcomes Fido on the covered, dog-friendly patio. The menu includes pancakes (including the famous pancake roll featured on "Diners, Drive‑Ins and Dives"), omelettes, corned beef hash, chorizo burgers, club sandwiches and fresh fruit sides.
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Pet Friendly Rice by Mama
Rice by Mama
Rice by Mama is a dog-friendly restaurant in Ventura, CA, where Fido is welcome in the gated front seating section on the sidewalk. They specialize in authentic Thai cuisine, with menu items such as pumpkin stir fry, crab rangoon, satay, wonton soup, sweet and sour pork, red curry, spicy fried rice, and pad Thai.
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Pet Friendly Barrelhouse 101
Barrelhouse 101
Barrelhouse 101 is a lively bar and grill in Ventura, CA, serving salads, wings, burgers, sandwiches, tacos, and over 100 beers on tap. Outdoor seating area is dog friendly with a doggie menu.
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Pet Friendly Golden Egg
Golden Egg
Great breakfast cafe. Extremely dog friendly with good food, good service and good prices. Their almond-granola pancakes are awesome.
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Pet Friendly Himalaya Fresh Ventura
Himalaya Fresh Ventura
Himalaya Fresh provides authentic cuisine from Nepal, India, and Tibet, featuring high-quality meats and locally sourced fresh vegetables in Ventura, CA. The outdoor patio is dog friendly. The diverse menu includes dishes such as Kathmandu chili chicken, coconut shrimp, lamb tikka masala, tandoori vegetables and Sherpa fried rice.
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Pet Friendly Leashless Brewing
Leashless Brewing
Leashless Brewing is a certified organic, craft brewery with live music and rotating food trucks in Ventura, CA. This artisanal brewery is nestled in downtown, near beaches, hotels, motels and all that Ventura has to offer. Enjoy an organic libation on the pet-friendly patio.
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Pet Friendly Boatyard Pub
Boatyard Pub
Boatyard Pub is a dog-friendly waterfront restaurant overlooking the harbor in Ventura, CA. Fido is welcome to join you at a table on the outdoor patio, where he'll be offered a dog menu. Sample the delicious seafood on offer and enjoy one of sixteen craft beers on tap. Boatyard Pub is open for lunch and dinner. Please note that your pup must be connected to their tie-down points.
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Pet Friendly Capriccio
Capriccio
A self-proclaimed "inviting, sit-down bistro," Capriccio is a dog-friendly, authentic Italian restaurant serving Ventura locals and tourists alike. Capriccio offers two outdoor tables to dog owners wanting to dig into a plate of Crab Cannelloni stuffed with crab and ricotta cheese and topped with lobster cream sauce. Capriccio's menu includes starters, paninis, salads, pizzas, pasta dishes, and specialty entrees such as Chicken Picatta, Vegetarian Lasagna, Pollo Al Spiedo, and Eggplant Parmigiana. Frequent visitors recommend saving room for a glass of wine and a dessert. Capriccio is open Sunday through Thursday from 11:30am to 9:00pm and Friday and Saturday from 11:30am to 10:00pm.
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Pet Friendly Finney's Crafthouse
Finney's Crafthouse
Finney's Crafthouse is a dog-friendly pub in Ventura, CA, where Fido can join you at an outdoor table. The menu features gourmet grub like hot wings, pizza, tacos, burgers, sandwiches, and appetizers like chicken and waffle bites, bacon deviled eggs, cheesesteak eggrolls and tri-tip sliders.
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Pet Friendly Beach House
Beach House
A variety of tasty tacos and delicious seafood. Dogs are welcome at outdoor patio tables.
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Pet Friendly Cafe Ficelle
Cafe Ficelle
Cafe Ficelle, located in Ventura, CA, is a trendy French-style cafe that serves up a variety of delicious eats. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your day. Cafe Ficelle is open daily from 6am to 6pm.
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Pet Friendly Casa de Soria
Casa de Soria
Casa de Soria, located in Ventura, CA, is a casual Mexican eatery that serves up an assortment of delicious, authentic dishes. Choose from menu options including tacos, tamales, enchiladas, tostadas, burritos, salads, nachos, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their seven pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Try the Chicken Mole - a half-chicken topped with mole sauce made with chilies, nuts, seeds, spices, and chocolate, served with handmade corn tortillas. Or go for the Taco Salad with lettuce, tomato, bell peppers, cucumbers, red cabbage, cheddar cheese, guacamole, cilantro house dressing, cilantro, fresh orange juice, and your choice of pollo asado, carne asada, or shrimp. Casa de Soria is open daily from 11am to 9pm.
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Pet Friendly VenTiki Tiki Lounge and Lanai
VenTiki Tiki Lounge and Lanai
VenTiki Tiki Lounge and Lanai is a tropical-themed restaurant serving lunch and dinner in Ventura, CA. Fido is welcome to join you on the outside patio. This dog-friendly eatery offers sliders, gyoza, seafood dishes and more.
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Pet Friendly Immigrant Son Caffe Ventura
Immigrant Son Caffe Ventura
Immigrant Son Caffe is a pet-friendly eatery in downtown Ventura, CA. Fido is welcome to join you at an umbrella-shaded picnic table along the sidewalk for breakfast, brunch and lunch. They specialize in New American and Italian fare, bringing you many delicious, unique dishes. Cocktails are also available on site.
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Pet Friendly Toppers Pizza Place
Toppers Pizza Place
Toppers features hot sandwiches, a salad bar, and of course, piping hot pizza with your choice of toppings. Dogs are welcome at outdoor tables.
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Pet Friendly Fluid State Beer Garden
Fluid State Beer Garden
Located in an historic building in beautiful downtown Ventura, Fluid State Beer Garden features craft beer, wine and spirits sourced exclusively from independent producers, paired with sourdough pizza, house made charcuterie and fine cheeses. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly tables while you enjoy sipping and dining in the outdoor beer garden patio. Fluid State Beer Garden is open Tuesday through Thursday from 3pm to 10:30pm, and Friday through Sunday from 11am to 10:30pm.
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Pet Friendly B & J Drive-In
B & J Drive-In
B & J Drive-In, located in Ventura, CA, is a casual joint that serves up fast food-style fare. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. B & J Drive-In is open Monday through Friday from 7am to 6pm, and Saturday from 8am to 3pm.
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Pet Friendly Tony's Pizzaria
Tony's Pizzaria
Tony's Pizzaria Surfer's Point Ventura Beach is a family-owned and dog-friendly favorite with tourists and locals alike! Tony's serves up NY-style pizza, salads, desserts and Hawaiian shaved ice on a dog-friendly outdoor patio.
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Pet Friendly BellRinger Brewing Company
BellRinger Brewing Company
Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table on the patio at BellRinger Brewing Company, a brewery and eatery in Ventura, CA. Enjoy lunch and dinner menu items like wings, sliders, burgers, salads, tacos, and more. They also serve a kids menu as well as a beer list, wines, and non-alcoholic beverages.
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