Dog Friendly Restaurants in Virginia

CP Shuckers is a dog-friendly restaurant in Virginia Beach where Fido can join you at a table on the outdoor patio. The menu features boiled, fried or raw oysters, crab dip, chicken wings, steamed clams and shrimp, salads, and more.

The Water Dog in Lynchburg, VA, invites Fido to dine with you on their dog-friendly, 2,000 sq. foot beer garden! The menu features fish tacos, shrimp and grits, burgers, sandwiches, hot dogs, salads, shareable appetizers, and rotating seasonal specials, along with an extensive beer selection and cocktails.

Located in historic downtown Leesburg, VA, Fire Works is a pizzeria and bar serving wood-fired pizzas and craft beer on a dog-friendly outdoor patio. Their dog menu, Food For Fido, offers homemade dog biscuits, meatballs, and chicken, served cold in a free Fire Works dog bowl!

Jack Brown's Burger & Beer Joint in Harrisonburg, VA, offers a wide selection of beer and a dog-friendly outdoor patio. This original location of the burger-and-beer chain serves American Wagyu beef burgers and a wide selection of craft beers. The menu features classic burgers, creative specialty burgers, crinkle-cut fries, loaded fries, and the famous deep-fried Oreos, along with rotating beer selections and drink specials.

Murphy's Irish Pub is a dog-friendly eatery in Virginia Beach where Fido can join you on the outdoor patio in the summer months. The menu features Irish specialties like corned beef and cabbage, bangers and mash, and beer-battered fish and chips.

Byers Street Bistro is a pet-friendly restaurant in downtown Staunton, VA. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their few outdoor tables in front of their establishment, enclosed by a fence, where he'll be treated to pup cups from their partial dog menu. Pet parents can enjoy fresh seafood and homemade comfort food with a southern flair.

Devil's Backbone Outpost Tap Room & Kitchen embraces slow brewing, particularly for lagers. Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains in Lexington, VA, this dog-friendly brewery offers a partial dog menu featuring a special burger for pups. Enjoy tasty food options like BBQ pork tater skins, nachos and wings while relaxing in the outdoor seating area with your furry friend.

Seven Arrows Brewery and Nobos Kitchen is a dog-friendly brewery and eatery in Waynesboro, VA. Your leashed pup is welcome to join you at a table inside the taproom or on the outdoor patio. Seven Arrows Brewing Company creates a relaxed, social and enjoyable environment that provides high-quality and true-to-style beers paired with great locally sourced food from Nobos restaurant.

Abbey Road Pub & Restaurant in Virginia Beach features over 42 craft and draft beers from 80 countries and a diverse menu that includes Jamaican jerk chicken, fried shrimp, vegetable stir fry, and prime rib. Sidewalk patio seating is dog friendly.

Berret's Seafood Restaurant & Taphouse Grill is a dog-friendly restaurant in Williamsburg, VA, where Fido can join you at an outdoor table on the sidewalk terrace, but please note he must remain on the ground. They even have a dog menu and water bowls! Guests can enjoy fresh seafood and shellfish, steaks, chops, and chicken entrees, a full bar with an extensive wine list, and local microbrews. They also offer daily appetizers, dinner and dessert specials.

Lena's Wood-Fired Pizza & Tap is a dog-friendly eatery in Alexandria, VA, where Fido is welcome to join you at a table on the outdoor patio that is also heated in cooler weather. They even offer a dog menu! For humans, Lena's serves wood-fired pizza, pasta, paninis, plus beer, wine, and cocktails.

Little Dog Diner in Norfolk, VA, serves classic breakfast and lunch diner eats such as chicken and waffles, buttermilk biscuits with sausage, three-egg omelettes, hot dog platters, deep fried St. Louis ribs, and pot roast. Covered front patio tables are dog friendly!

The Whiskey Kitchen in Virginia Beach, VA, is a modern dog-friendly gastropub that serves up delicious bar fare prepared with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table. Choose from menu options including appetizers, salads, pizzas, burgers, sandwiches, wraps, tacos, seafood, barbecue, steak, chicken, and more.

NN Burger Tappahannock restaurant is a casual, dog-friendly eatery where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table. Their menu features award-winning, chef-crafted burgers, sandwiches, salads, Extreme Shakes, craft beer, cocktails and more. Try the Chesapeake Crab Topped Burger, Santa Fe Black Bean Burger, Smokin' Jay's Pulled Pork Sandwich, “NN” Lobster Roll, or an EL Diablo Burger. Be sure to save room for one of their desserts or signature Freakshake - a milkshake topped with a decadent pastry, whipped cream, sprinkles, chocolate drizzle, and served in a candy coated Mason jar!

Olde Towne Pizza & Pasta in Williamsburg, VA, is a family-owned Italian restaurant serving authentic New York-style pizza, homemade pasta, calzones, strombolis, and fresh salads. Fido is welcome at dog-friendly outdoor seating.

Gathering Grounds Patisserie & Cafe in Luray, VA, is a full-service coffee bar that serves gourmet sandwiches, soups, salads and desserts. Their outdoor tables are dog friendly, welcoming pups to join their owners for a bite to eat. Table service isn't provided, so Fido must remain outside while you order inside.

Clementine is a casual eatery that serves up a variety of international-American menu options in Harrisonburg, VA. Choose from appetizers, soups, salads, wraps, sandwiches, burgers, steak, pork, seafood, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their eleven pet-friendly outdoor tables when the patio is open. Start off with a cold beer and an order of the Korean Beef Eggrolls, with slow-cooked beef, napa cabbage, and pickled veggies, served with a chili-garlic ponzu sauce. Next, chow down on the Mojo Tacos, with your choice of crispy pork, smoked brisket, or fried tofu, salsa, pickled red onions, red cabbage, cilantro, and queso, served with black beans, and coconut rice. Or go with the Ramen - a rich, housemade duck-miso broth served over alkaline noodles with a sous vide egg, crispy smoked duck, green onions, long hot peppers, cilantro, purple cabbage, and soy-marinated shiitake mushrooms.

Craft 31 is a pet-friendly restaurant in Williamsburg, VA. Your leashed pup can join you on their covered patio that features fireplaces and space heaters to keep you and Fido warm. Start off with a cold beer and order one of their burgers, sandwiches or fried oysters.

Dine in the quaint shop or out on the patio at the dog-friendly Sweet Treats Bakery in Lexington, VA. The staff is warm and welcoming to both dogs and humans! In addition to their delicious bakery items, they also serve breakfast and lunch. Guests will find items like omelets, pancakes, French toast, soups and salads, burger and sandwiches. Vegetarian options are also available.

Located in the Wasena area of Roanoke, The Green Goat is located right off the Roanoke River Greenway and offers pet-friendly outdoor seating around their porch with fire pits. The menu includes creative dishes like eggplant fries, chopped burgers, Korean tacos and more.