Dog Friendly Waterfront Restaurants in Virginia

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 Virginia that will welcome Fido to join you at an outdoor table. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly Lilly Pad Cafe
Lilly Pad Cafe Richmond's Lilly Pad Cafe is a casual, dog-friendly eatery in Richmond, VA, where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table and can order an item off their dog menu. For pet parents, they offer a variety of options, including seafood, pizza, fresh salads, appetizers, sandwiches and more. See Details
Pet Friendly Water Street Grille
Water Street Grille Water Street Grille is a dog-friendly restaurant in Yorktown, VA, where Fido can join you at an outdoor table. In addition to 20 rotating craft beers on tap, a diverse food menu features steamed shrimp, kung pao chicken wings, brick oven mac and cheese, surf and turf burgers, BBQ pork sandwiches, crab legs, and pizza. See Details
Vola's Dockside Grill Vola's Dockside Grill, located in Alexandria, VA, is a waterfront eatery that has a dog menu and serves delicious seafood-centric fare for humans. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. See Details
Jumpin' Shrimp Nestled within the luxurious Four Points by Sheraton, Jumpin' Shrimp offers a vibrant and casual dining experience with dog-friendly covered outdoor seating with beautiful views. Indulge in a variety of seafood delights, including the chef's specialty homemade sauces, fall-off-the-bone slow-smoked ribs and freshly caught Icelandic cod. If you want something lighter, don't miss their juicy Angus beef smash burgers or seafood tacos. See Details
BARCA Pier & Wine Bar Barca Pier and Wine Bar in historic Old Town Alexandria welcomes dogs on their covered and heated outdoor patio along the Potomac River. Admire the beautiful riverfront views while enjoying Spanish-Mediterranean small plates, wine, sangria, and cocktails. Weekend brunch is also available. See Details
Kalypso's Kalypso's is a sports bar and restaurant that offers waterfront seating along Lake Anne in Reston, VA. They have about 25 outdoor tables, but your pup must sit outside the railing. The menu is heavily inspired by Mediterranean traditions with hummus, tzatziki, spanakopita, falafel, and more. They also offer a variety of pizzas and sandwiches. See Details
Jake's Place Jake's Place is a pet-friendly restaurant in Moneta, VA. Your leashed four-legged family member is welcome to join you at an outdoor table on the lower deck. Their menu includes nachos, wings, sandwiches, tuna steak and St. Louis style ribs. See Details
The Back Deck Fido will love to join you at The Back Deck, a dog-friendly seafood restaurant located in Virginia Beach, VA. Overlooking the waterfront, Fido is welcome to sit beside you on the deck while you start your visit with one of the unique and colorful cocktails. Ordering for the whole table? Try the scallop cake sliders, shrimp tacos, or crab dip with oven-baked pita. For your main course, sample the delicious steamed clams, oysters or crab legs. During the winter months, the outdoor area is enclosed. See Details
Deltaville Tap & Raw Bar Dogs are welcome on the outdoor deck at Deltaville Tap & Raw Bar in Deltaville, VA. This pet-friendly, waterfront eatery allows you and your pup to arrive by land or sea! The menu offers locally inspired dishes with fresh seafood, as well as other options including burgers, pasta dishes and salads. There is also a large selection of craft beers, wines and specialty cocktails. See Details
Dockside Restaurant & Tiki Bar Dockside Restaurant & Tiki Bar is a dog-friendly restaurant in Colonial Beach, VA, where Fido can join you at an outdoor table with panoramic views of the Potomac River. The year-round hotspot features a beachfront tiki yard with picnic tables in the sand. Guests can enjoy a menu of American–seafood fare, like smashed burgers, seafood baskets, and pizza. See Details
The Spot at Belmont Bay Located right by the water in Woodbridge, VA, The Spot at Belmont Bay is a dog-friendly restaurant perfect for boaters, travelers along the 95 corridor and anyone looking for a laid-back place to enjoy a meal with their furry companion. Fido is welcome inside and at outdoor tables for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The menu features mouthwatering dishes like the Belmont Bay crab dip, beer-battered fish & chips, and blackened mahi tacos. Guests can also indulge in breakfast sandwiches, pastries, juicy burgers, hearty steaks and seasonal chef specials. See Details
Tortugas Café & Tiki Bar Tortugas Café & Tiki Bar is a dog-friendly restaurant open seasonally in Virginia Beach. Fido is welcome on the patio with water views for breakfast, lunch and dinner. In the mornings, guests can enjoy items like chicken and waffles, breakfast tacos and sandwiches. For lunch and dinner, they serve sandwiches, salads, tacos, appetizers and an assortment of tropical drinks. See Details
Coastal Thirst Beach Deli Furry friends of Yorktown, VA, are invited to join their owners at Coastal Thirst Beach Deli. This pet-friendly eatery offers outdoor seating across the street from a beach, where visitors can unwind while enjoying a bite to eat. The menu offers a range of classic breakfast and lunch items, from avocado toast and bagels to sandwiches and salads. See Details
The Harbour Grille Take your pup to The Harbour Grille, a dog-friendly waterfront restaurant in Woodbridge, VA. Fido is welcome to join you on their deck and patio seating areas during the warmer months. The menu features items such as roasted chicken, crab cake platters, fish and chips and glazed salmon. They also have a full bar. See Details
Lake Anna Taphouse Lake Anna Taphouse is a pet-friendly restaurant in Mineral, VA. Leashed dogs are welcome at outside tables. Lake Anna Taphouse offers tasty pub grub like wings and flatbreads. Guests can also enjoy cornhole on the lawn and the occasional live music performance. See Details
The Pearl Dine beside your four-legged companion at The Pearl in Chincoteague, VA. The pet-friendly deck features outdoor seating where owners and their leashed dogs can unwind during lunch, dinner or weekend breakfast. The menu features soups, salads, sandwiches, flatbreads and more. See Details
The Crazy Crab The Crazy Crab is a dog-friendly seafood restaurant in Reedville, VA, where Fido is welcome to accompany you to an outside table. Meet family or friends at this popular eatery and admire the view of Chesapeake Bay. The menu at Crazy Crab features a selection of seafood entrees as well as family favorites such as burgers and sandwiches. See Details
Big Woody's Bar & Grill - Great Bridge Big Woody's Bar & Grill - Great Bridge is a pet-friendly waterfront eatery in Chesapeake, VA, where Fido is welcome to join you at a table on their outdoor deck. Try their steamers & raw bar items, award-winning wings, tacos, seafood entrees, burgers and more. See Details
The Deadrise Located at the Old Point Comfort Marina, The Deadrise is a waterfront restaurant located in historic Fort Monroe. Friendly, leashed dogs are welcome to join you at downstairs outdoor tables along the water. See Details
Randolph's on the River Randolph's is a chef-owned restaurant serving seafood with an attitude on the Rappahannock River. Their menu features seafood and barbecue dishes, and all sides, sauces, dressings, and desserts are made in-house. Fido is welcome to join you on the dog-friendly patio to take in the water view. Randolph's on the River is open Tuesday through Sunday from 11am to 8pm. See Details
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