Dog Friendly Restaurants in Texas

Located in a restored train depot from the early 1900s, Rails Cafe at the Depot features a wealth of historical ambiance to go along with its diverse menu in Kerrville, TX. Dogs are welcome to join you at an outdoor table on the shaded and heated patio, and they even offer a dog menu featuring items such as bison patties, grilled chicken breast, crispy bacon or gourmet treats! For humans, tasty options include bison burgers, wild mushroom quesadillas, honey-smoked turkey paninis, strawberry bacon spinach salads, shrimp creole and beef Marsala.

Katy Trail Ice House is a dog-friendly eatery in Dallas, TX, where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table in the beer garden or on the patio. Stop in for a burger, patty melt, or their dark beer venison chili, then wash it down with a cold Texas draft.

Lobo Del Mar Cafe, located in South Padre Island, TX, is a casual eatery that serves up a variety of delicious grub for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables overlooking the water while you enjoy your meal. Enjoy delicious egg dishes, seafood, burgers, sandwiches, pasta dishes and more. Ask about something for Fido from their food menu!

The Friendly Spot Ice House serves sandwiches, tacos, quesadillas, and bacon-wrapped bratwurst. Outdoor tables welcome dogs.

Little Daddy's Gumbo Bar is a dog-friendly restaurant in Galveston, TX, where Fido can join you at an outdoor table. Their kitchen churns out a menu full of authentic flavors that they describe as a cross between San Francisco and New Orleans. You can order steamed little necks or mussels and a fine selection of gumbo options, and po'boys on freshly baked baguettes.

Boondoggles is a dog-friendly restaurant in Seabrook, TX, where Fido can join you at an outdoor table on the covered patio that features fans for warmer weather. The menu features a wide selection of beer, sandwiches, burgers, and wood-fired pizza.

Pecan Street Brewing is a family-owned brewpub located in Johnson City, TX. Fido is welcome to join you on the dog-friendly patio. Their beer complements their menu full of brick-oven pizzas, fresh salads, burgers and Southern dishes. Please note that table service isn't available on the patio.

Hummers Sports Cafe is a dog-friendly eatery in Amarillo, TX. Fido is welcome to join you at a table with an umbrella on the outdoor patio. Try one of the 51 beers available, and if you're able to drink one of each, your name will be placed on the "Hall of Foam" wall. There's something for everyone on the extensive menu, including salads, fajitas, burritos, burgers, sandwiches, steaks and more.

Fido is welcome inside and on the pet-friendly outdoor patio at the historic U-Drop Inn Café, located next to the Tower Station along Route 66 in Shamrock, TX. Both the Tower Station and the U-Drop Inn Café were built in the 1930s and depict interesting Art Deco design. The vintage cafe serves a selection of breakfast and lunch options, and has a connecting gift shop with Route 66 souvenirs.

The upscale Moonshine Patio Bar & Grill turns out cutting-edge twists on Southern classics in a relaxing setting with dog-friendly outdoor seating. Tasty menu options include crispy calamari, pimento cheeseburgers, chicken and waffles, shrimp and grits, blackened catfish, and jalapeno hanger steak.

Tavern on the Bay at Harrison's Landing is a dog-friendly restaurant in Corpus Christi, TX. Fido can join you at an outdoor table on the deck while he chows down on something from the dog menu. The human menu features a variety of burgers, seafood and salads.

Woodshed Smokehouse is a dog-friendly, open-air eatery on the banks of the Trinity River in Fort Worth, TX. Fido is welcome at an outdoor table in the outdoor gravel area, and they even have a dog menu! Their regular menu offers something for everyone, including fresh tortillas that are handmade daily, camp bread served with “pitmaster fat," a variety of tacos, brisket-stuffed poblano chilies with bone broth, smoked red fish en Papillote, and pecan-roasted mushrooms of the season with four chilies and olive oil.

Katy's Trail Ice House serves succulent BBQ, juicy burgers, and dark beer venison chili complemented by over 50 craft and domestic beers on tap. Leashed dogs are welcome in the spacious outdoor seating area. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 11am to 2am and weekends 10am to 2am.

Rodeo Goat in Dallas has a large, dog-friendly patio with benches, bar stools, and chairs surrounding multiple fire places. They're known for their burgers with names like the Salted Cow and Neil Young.

Located just a block from the beach in Galveston, TX, the pet-friendly Galveston Island Brewing serves refreshing craft beer and tasty pub eats in a relaxed and rustic setting that welcomes dogs outdoor tables. Patrons can select from 11 taps of flagship, seasonal, and one-off brews, then dig into signature soft pretzels, hearty sandwiches or pizza, and a variety of delicious offerings from local food trucks.

Stingrays Taphouse and Grill in Port Aransas, TX is pet friendly. This local restaurant features a range of pub-style classics for owners to treat themselves to while sitting on the patio with Fido. Their lunch and dinner menus offer brick-oven pizza, burgers, seafood, sandwiches, salads and more.

Krause's Cafe, located in New Braunfels, TX, is a casual eatery and biergarten that serves up a variety of delicious German cuisine. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables. Try the Vienna Schnitzel - a pork or chicken schnitzel with a lemon wedge, French fries, and Mildred Schumman's red cabbage. Or go for the Bratentaschen - a festival-style bratwurst with sauerkraut, peppers, and onions on a baguette or pita.

Billy Gene's Restaurant in Kerrville, TX, is a dog-friendly eatery where Fido can join you on the outdoor patio with beautiful river views. Their menu features Texas style comfort food like fried mushrooms, burgers, chicken fried steak, old fashioned meatloaf, live and onions, pork chops and more.

Castaway's Seafood & Grill is a dog-friendly restaurant in Port Aransas, TX, that specializes in hand-battered fried seafood made to order, whether it’s your catch or theirs. Your furry companion is welcome on the patio, where he can order something off their dog menu. For pet parents, your menu includes coastal classics like coconut shrimp, lobster tail, lemon pepper fish fillet, po'boys and more.

The Gooses Acre Irish Pub, located in The Woodlands, TX, is a casual, dog-friendly eatery where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table. Their diverse menu includes deviled eggs, Irish empanadas, salads, burgers, gourmet pizzas, sandwiches and dinners such as Espresso Rubbed Beef Tenderloin, Four Finger Whiskey Glazed Pork, Shepherd's Pie, Fish & Chips, and more.