Dog Friendly Restaurants Near Ventnor Pier, NJ, US

There are 35 dog-friendly restaurants near Ventnor Pier 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 Ventnor Pier. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly Back Bay Ale House
Back Bay Ale House
The marina setting and large outdoor deck make Back Bay Ale House a popular hangout in Atlantic City, NJ. There are 14 dog-friendly tables outside. The menu is bursting with local flavor featuring selections like the Old Bay fries, fried clams, crab cakes, and more. They also serve burgers, sandwiches, and seafood mains. One of their most popular offerings are the Basin Masons - mason jars with creative adult mixed beverages like the Rum Runner or a classic Long Island Iced Tea.
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Pet Friendly Tun Tavern Restaurant & Brewery
Tun Tavern Restaurant & Brewery
Located at the Atlantic City Convention Center and Sheraton Hotel, dog-friendly Tun Tavern Restaurant & Brewery offers delicious American food and drink in a lively and spacious setting that welcomes dogs at outside tables. A menu chock-full of tasty eats includes cream of crab soup, crispy calamari, Buffalo wings, lobster ravioli, filet mignon, braised St. Louis style ribs, blackened chicken Alfredo, pub burgers, and cheesesteaks. Wash it all down with craft beer, wine, sangria, and classic cocktails. Dogs can join their owners in the deck seating area.
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Pet Friendly Vagabond Kitchen & Tap House
Vagabond Kitchen & Tap House
Vagabond Kitchen & Tap House in Atlantic City hosts a large number of craft brews on tap and signature sandwiches to fill you up. There's ample room for Fido at their 14 dog-friendly tables outside. The menu highlights their special fry plates like the East Coast Loaded Fries with bacon, bacon sour cream, and spicy ranch aioli. The sandwiches and burgers are diverse and unique from options like the Homemade Veggie Burger to the Mother Clucker.
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Pet Friendly Formica Bros. Bakery
Formica Bros. Bakery
The Formica Bros. Bakery in Atlantic City is a classic Italian bakery where you'll find almost every bread, roll, or pastry you could hope for. There are three dog-friendly tables available outside, weather permitting. Their bread options include dinner rolls, paninis, baguettes, and much more. They also serve biscotti from large to mini sized, cakes, muffins, pound cakes, and various cafe drinks.
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Pet Friendly Johnny's Cafe & Bar
Johnny's Cafe & Bar
Johnny's Cafe and Bar offers four dog-friendly tables outside during lunch only. The lunch menu features salads, sandwiches, seafood, and house specials like the BBQ Meatloaf. The sandwiches include classics like the turkey club and originals like the Pop Pop's Lunch open faced sandwich with Italian sausage, roasted peppers, onions, and scrambled eggs. Johnny's Cafe is open Sunday through Thursday from 7am to 10pm and Friday through Saturday from 7am to 2am. Lunch is served daily from 11am to 3pm.
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Pet Friendly Hannah G's
Hannah G's
Hannah G's, located in Ventnor City, NJ, is a casual eatery that serves up American-style breakfast and lunch options. Choose from egg dishes, omelettes, waffles, pancakes, breakfast sandwiches, salads, sandwiches, wraps, burgers, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their four pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Try the Nova Lox Sandwich with tomato, lettuce, onion, and cream cheese on a bagel. Or if you're stopping by for lunch, order the Loaded Up Spinach Salad with mushrooms, carrots, tomatoes, turkey bacon, hard-boiled eggs, toasted pecans, and balsamic vinaigrette. Hannah G's is open daily from 7am to 2pm.
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Pet Friendly Bocca
Bocca
Bocca is an Italian-inspired bistro with four dog-friendly tables. Their extensive menu ranges from raw bar selections and pasta to burgers and signature subs. They offer tradition and pan pizzas with a huge selection of toppings for veggie lovers and carnivores alike. The entree options include healthy choices like the Orange Ginger Scallops or the Pasta di Verdure. There are several gluten free mains on the menu, too. Bocca boasts a full service bar and often hosts open mic nights, live music, and other events. The restaurant is open Monday through Thursday from 11am to 1am, Friday through Saturday from 11am to 2am, and Sunday from 10am to 12am.
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Pet Friendly PJ Buckets
PJ Buckets
PJ Buckets is a pet-friendly seafood restaurant in Ventnor City, NJ. Leashed dogs are welcome at outside tables. PJ Buckets offers dishes such as gumbo, bisques, seafood boils and more.
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Pet Friendly Ozzies
Ozzies
Ozzies offers pet-friendly outdoor seating in Longport, NJ. Bring Fido along while you enjoy breakfast or lunch at one of the six umbrella-shaded tables on the front patio. Their menu includes bagel sandwiches, pancakes, omelettes, soups, salads, wraps, chicken, burgers and more.
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Pet Friendly Maynard's Cafe
Maynard's Cafe
Located in Margate City across from the bay, Maynard's Cafe welcomes diners with food, beverages, and dog-friendly outdoor seating. Their menu offers breakfast, lunch and dinner and features items like steamed clams, crab fritters, wings, cheesesteaks, shrimp and grits, crispy fish tacos and burgers.
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Pet Friendly Johnny Rockets
Johnny Rockets
Johnny Rockets is a dog-friendly restaurant in Atlantic City, NJ, where Fido can join you at an outdoor table. Please note that table service isn't available, so your pup needs to wait outside while you go in to order. These burger specialists are proud to be a throwback to yesteryear, serving burgers, shakes and fries to all of their customers around the world. You can accompany your burger with a hand-spun milkshake made with premium vanilla ice cream.
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Pet Friendly Shucker's Bar & Grille
Shucker's Bar & Grille
The dog-friendly Shucker's Bar & Grille in Margate City, NJ, welcomes Fido at outdoor tables. The menu includes a raw bar, clambake, a variety of crabs offered at market price and a seafood tower. Sandwiches are served with homemade potato chips and include choices of crab cake, Shucker burger, fish taco and fried grouper. Shore favorites include steamed lobster, fried flounder, fried lobster tails and broiled scallops. Shareable plates for the table include coconut shrimp, steamers, and stuffed seafood clams. There's also a full-service bar that includes cocktails, frozen drinks and beers on tap.
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Pet Friendly Betty's Seafood Shack
Betty's Seafood Shack
Bring your pup and grab a seat at one of the seasonal outdoor picnic tables at Betty’s Seafood Shack in Margate City, NJ. This pet-friendly, BYOB spot serves up fresh seafood favorites like lobster rolls, fish and chips, and oysters. Order at the walk-up window and enjoy a meal from their extensive menu, plus weekend breakfast and ice cream.
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Pet Friendly Brittany Cafe
Brittany Cafe
Brittany Cafe is a pet-friendly eatery serving breakfast and lunch in Atlantic City, NJ. Bring Fido with you while you enjoy a meal outside on the sidewalk patio. Popular menu options include the Breakfast Sandwich, French Toast, Cheese Omelet, Landi's Chicken Supreme and Corned Beef Special.
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Pet Friendly Starbucks
Starbucks
Whether you are getting your early morning coffee fix or fueling up for a late night, Starbucks has you covered. This location on Boardwalk in Atlantic City provides four tables with dog-friendly seating. The vast menu includes a broad range of coffee drinks, tea, cold brews, and their popular Frappuccino in tons of customizable flavors. Don't forget to ask for a Puppuccino just for Fido! You can also find a light bite with breakfast options, sandwiches, bagels, parfaits, protein boxes, and baked treats. Please note that table service isn't available, so your dog will need to be tied up outside when you go in to order.
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Pet Friendly Ventnor Coffee
Ventnor Coffee
Ventnor Coffee, located in Ventnor City, NJ, is a casual community coffee shop that serves up delicious coffee concoctions, teas, baked goods, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their few pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy a Vanilla Chai Latte, or a London Fog. Stop by Monday through Thursday from 7:30am to 3pm, Friday through Saturday from 7:30am to 10pm, or Sunday from 8am to 3pm. Join them on Thursday and Saturday nights for live music!
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Pet Friendly Custard's Last Stand
Custard's Last Stand
Custard's Last Stand is a dog-friendly sweet shop serving frozen custard to Ventnor City locals and tourists alike. Visitors to Custard's Last Stand with Fido in tow can head to one of its four outdoor tables to indulge in a bag of gourmet popcorn. The shop's menu is comprised of concretes, sundaes, cones and cups of custard, shakes, cakes, and more. Please note that table service isn't available, so your dog will need to be tied up outside when you go in to order.
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Pet Friendly Jalapenos & Salads Co.
Jalapenos & Salads Co.
Jalapenos and Salads Co. blends the flavors of Mexican cuisine with fresh and healthy options. There are four dog-friendly tables on the sidewalk seating where you can grab some grub with your pup. The menu features wraps, tacos, burritos, and customizable salads and wraps. Vegetarians will find plenty of options. Cool off with one of the signature California fruit shakes like the Banana Chill or Berry Madness. Jalapenos and Salads Co. is open Monday through Saturday from 11am to 9pm and Sunday from 11am to 7pm.
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Pet Friendly Barbera Seafood and Produce
Barbera Seafood and Produce
Barbera Seafood and Produce in Atlantic City, NJ is pet friendly. They offer three outdoor picnic tables for you and your pup. Their menu features fried clams, shrimp tacos, lobster tails and a crab cake sandwich. Please note table service isn't available, so Fido must remain outside while you order.
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Pet Friendly Starbucks
Starbucks
Whether you are getting your early morning coffee fix or fueling up for a late night, Starbucks has you covered. This location on Ventnor Avenue in Margate City provides three tables with dog-friendly seating. The vast menu includes a broad range of coffee drinks, tea, cold brews, and their popular Frappuccino in tons of customizable flavors. Don't forget to ask for a Puppuccino just for Fido! You can also find a light bite with breakfast options, sandwiches, bagels, parfaits, protein boxes, and baked treats. Please note that table service isn't available, so your dog will need to be tied up outside when you go in to order.
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