Dog Friendly Restaurants in Australia

No need to leave Fido in the hotel room when you want to grab a bite! No matter where you’re headed, we can point you towards great restaurants in Australia that will welcome Fido to join you at an outdoor table. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly De Ja Vu Cafe & Bar
De Ja Vu Cafe & Bar De Ja Vu Cafe & Bar in Mooloolaba is a dog-friendly cafe where you can enjoy a coffee, breakfast, brunch or lunch with Fido at an outdoor table on the covered patio, overlooking the beautiful beach and ocean. Breakfast options include buttermilk pancakes, egg dishes, omelets, and smoked salmon croissants. For lunch you can enjoy salads, sandwiches, burgers, pesto pasta and more. Top your meal off with fresh baked cakes or sweets from their bakery case. See Details
Pet Friendly EITHER OR
EITHER OR Fido is welcome to inside or at an outdoor table at EITHER OR, a pet-friendly eatery in Newtown, AU. Enjoy a variety of espresso drinks and wine, as well as small plates from the food menu. Menu items include tomato tamarind chutney, roast beef, prawn toast, beet tartare and more. See Details
Vanilla Lounge Since 2008, Vanilla Lounge has been serving the community of Oakleigh, AU. This local eatery welcomes dogs to sit with their owners at one of the pet-friendly tables outside on the partially shaded patio. The menu features a range of items from eggs florentine and breakfast bruschetta to chicken schnitzel wraps and moussaka. See Details
The Lithgow Tin Shed The Lithgow Tin Shed, located in Lithgow, AU, is a casual eatery that serves up a variety of delicious fare. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Try the Slow-Cooked Lamb Shoulder Potato Gnocchi with peas, parmesan cheese, garlic croutons, and chimichurri. Or go for the Ricotta Pancakes with poached seasonal fruit, ricotta, maple syrup, and hazelnut praline. The Lithgow Tin Shed is open Monday through Wednesday from 6:30am to 4pm, Thursday from 6:30am to 8:30pm, Friday from 6:30am to 10pm, and Saturday through Sunday from 8am to 3pm. See Details
Street Beirut Lebanese Restaurant Street Beirut Lebanese Restaurant is a pet-friendly restaurant traditional Middle Eastern cuisine in Geneva, AU. Bring Fido along on the colorful and modern sidewalk patio. Their menu includes salads, sandwiches, kababs, beef, lamb and vegetarian entrees. See Details
Café Bones Café Bones in Sydney, AU, is the ultimate pet-friendly destination for dogs and their two-legged 'pets' — a place to relax, enjoy a coffee, and exercise. They offer high-quality food and beverages for both humans and dogs. Café Bones is home to the world's first café-style dog beverage, the Puppaccino. See Details
The Lookout Cambewarra Mountain The Lookout is a beautiful fresh food cafe perched high on Cambewarra Mountain, overlooking the stunning South Coast of NSW. With a large park, gardens and deck to take in the view, The Lookout is joyfully pet friendly, with our resident Great Dane Charlie always ready to say hello. Saturday mornings we also host The Dogs Breakfast, with puppycinos served on the balcony. For more information please see our Facebook page, The Lookout Cambewarra Mountain, or call 4465 1321. As we are located in a national park, visiting dogs are required to be on leads. See Details
Clancy's Fish Pub Dunsborough Clancy’s Fish Pub Dunsborough is the latest venture for Clancy’s Fish Pub group, we have secured a beautiful site just three minutes from Dunsborough on Caves Road on the way to Yallingup. Overlooking a tranquil lake surrounded by soaring gum trees and bushland the stunning north-facing venue is a simple design with little in the way of solid walls that allows us to take advantage of the superb setting in which we are placed. We are offering all the usual Clancy’s fare including great beer, superb fish and chips, regional wines, great entertainment, and of course the family-friendly atmosphere & signature-friendly personal service that you find in all the Clancy’s Fish Pubs. See Details
Berry Springs Tavern Berry Springs Tavern offers a tantalizing array of food and drink in a family- and dog-friendly atmosphere. Popular menu choices include Greek salad, fresh oysters, garlic prawns, lamb shank, eggplant parmigiana, mega burgers, and American cut T-bone steak. Wash down the goodness with ice cold beer on tap, wine, and refreshing cocktails. Well-behaved dogs can join their owners on the covered outdoor patio. Berry Springs Tavern is open from 10am to 1am seven days a week. See Details
Annies Old Fashioned Ice Cream Parlor This is a great place to have the best ice creams. There is a dog water bowl outside, and dogs get a free Doggy ice cream. See Details
The Urban Coffee House Nice cafe for breakfast and lunch. Tables on the outside terrace where you can sit with the dogs. Indoor play area for the kids as well. See Details
The Giggling Goat Emporium The Giggling Goat Emporium, located in Dicky Beach, Queensland, Australia, is a casual cafe that serves up a variety of tasty eats. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Try the Fold Over - a toasted naan-style pita with chili-lime mayo, fresh baby spinach, one rasher bacon, scrambled eggs, Haloumi, and a cherry tomato. Or go for the Mega Breakfast - two pieces of sourdough toast, two eggs (poached, scrambled, or fried), two rashers bacon, one sausage, one hash brown, grilled tomato, baked beans, sauteed spinach and mushrooms, and a side of tomato relish. The Giggling Goat Emporium is open Tuesday through Sunday from 6am to 12pm. See Details
The Diplomat Bright, open cafe is a great choice for the breakfast and lunch crowd. Creative yet affordable menu includes French toast with bananas and vanilla custard, polenta with pulled lamb shank, and the popular Dirty Chook sandwich. Outdoor seating is dog friendly. See Details
Costa Noosa Espresso Costa Noosa Espresso, located in Sunshine Beach, Noosa, Australia, is a casual coffeehouse that serves up a variety of delicious coffee concoctions. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your day. Costa Noosa Espresso is open Monday through Saturday from 6am to 2:30pm, and Sunday from 6am to 12:30pm. See Details
Pop Rocket Cafe Pop Rocket Cafe is a dog-friendly café in Katherine, NT. Your leashed, friendly dog is welcome to join you at an outdoor table on the patio. Try their contemporary Australian cuisines like their Smashed Av, Bent Benny, and Big Breaky Roll. Ask a staff member about their cocktail menu while you're visiting! Please note that the restaurant is only open during the dry season. See Details
Zanzibar Zanzibar is a dog-friendly cafe in Kingscliff, AU. Fido is welcome to join you at a table on the sidewalk patio. The eatery is known for fresh dishes with a Moroccan twist. See Details
Arbory Bar & Eatery Arbory Bar & Eatery, located in Melbourne, AU, is a hip bar and restaurant that serves up a variety of delicious fare. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Start off with a craft cocktail and an order of the Fried Pickles with bleu cheese aioli. Next, chow down on the Roast Quail with green mango salad, Sichuan salt, and chili jam. Or go for the Arbory Vegan Burger - a beetroot pattie topped with cashew burger sauce, tomato relish, lettuce, and pickles, served with crinkle-cut chips. Arbory Bar & Eatery is open daily from 7:30am to 1am. See Details
Megalong Valley Tea Rooms Megalong Valley Tea Rooms, located in New South Wales, AU, is a casual joint that serves up a variety of delicious teas and an assortment of tasty eats. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your day. Megalong Valley Tea Rooms is open Monday through Friday from 9am to 4pm, and Saturday through Sunday from 8:30am to 4:30pm. See Details
Spanish Bar Spanish Bar, located in Victoria, Australia, is a casual tapas-style bar that serves up a variety of delicious Spanish cuisine. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Spanish Bar is open daily from 7am to 11pm. See Details
Sheoak Shack River views, relaxed ambiance, delicious food and coffee, and dog-friendly seating. See Details
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