Dog Friendly Waterfront Restaurants in Vermont

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 waterfront restaurants in Vermont that will welcome Fido to join you at an outdoor table. Bone appetit!

Burlington Bay Market & Cafe

Burlington, VT

Burlington Bay Market & Cafe Burlington Bay is a market and cafe in Burlington, VT serving sandwiches, salads, coffee and creemees, including doggie "ice cream" and treats. Dogs are welcome at outdoor tables on the patio. Please note table service isn't available, so Fido will have to wait outside while you collect your order. Online ordering is available through the cafe's website. See Details

Splash at the Boathouse

Burlington, VT

Splash at the Boathouse Splash at the Boathouse in Burlington, VT, is a seasonal waterfront restaurant offering stunning views of Lake Champlain and the Adirondack Mountains. Just a short walk from Church Street Marketplace, it features a pet-friendly patio where leashed dogs are welcome. Enjoy breakfast, lunch, or dinner at shaded tables, or grab takeout from the ice cream window. Be sure to check their website for weather updates before visiting. See Details

Valley Craft Ales

Wilmington, VT

Valley Craft Ales Valley Craft Ales is a pet-friendly craft brewery in Wilmington, VT. Well-behaved leashed dogs are welcome to accompany you inside or in the outdoor area with views of the river. The brewery features a delicious menu that includes mouthwatering brick oven pizza, homemade gelato and a variety of Italian-inspired dishes. See Details

98 Mill

St. Johnsbury, VT

98 Mill 98 Mill is an Italian pub and grill in St. Johnsbury, VT, offering a spacious covered stone patio that’s dog friendly and comfortably seats 35–40 guests. Bring your pup along and enjoy a menu featuring sandwiches, flatbreads, pasta dishes, and hearty proteins—all served in a relaxed and welcoming setting. See Details

Waterworks Food + Drink

Winooski, VT

Waterworks Food + Drink Waterworks Food + Drink in Winooski, VT, is dog friendly, featuring a scenic covered patio overlooking the Winooski River. They happily accommodate pups—just mention it when booking. Enjoy creative American cuisine in a beautiful, historic setting. See Details

White Cottage Snack Bar

Woodstock, VT

White Cottage Snack Bar The White Cottage Snack Bar is a long time Woodstock staple featuring sweet treats and hamburgers. Located right along the Ottauquechee River, the restaurant provides tons of picnic tables with dog-friendly seating. You can dip your toes in as you cool down with an ice cream cone or fuel up on one of their main menu items like fried clams. Other hits include chicken wings, burgers, hot dogs, and classic sandwiches. See Details

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