Don’t leave your dogs at home, Orlando has so many dog-friendly restaurants that welcome you and your furry friends!
We went ahead and gathered the 10 Best Dog-Friendly Restaurants in Orlando, so next time your pooch gives you the puppy dog eyes, you no longer have to leave them at home!
Teak Neighborhood Grill is a great spot in Orlando where you can bring the whole family to enjoy the fun and laid-back atmosphere, but also delicious menu items! Enjoy their rapidly evolving craft beer menu, one of their 37 handcrafted burgers, 19 of which are on the “secret” menu, or check out their weekday happy hour from 4PM–7PM.
Teak has a large, covered, outdoor patio that is perfect for your pets, and the staff will love to love on your babies and bring them water. Everyone in your party will be happy and welcomed at Teak Neighborhood Grill!
No lambs here, just dogs at The Hammered Lamb located in Ivanhoe Village! This fun and funky spot will have you coming back for more with their delicious lamb specials, build-your-own Bloody Mary bar, and “train shots” whenever the train passes by.
Well-behaved dogs are always welcome on their outdoor patio, which offers great views of Lake Ivanhoe across the street. Whether it’s food or drinks you’re looking for, the Hammered Lamb has you covered with a great selection for lunch, dinner, late-night snacks, and brunch on the weekends.
When you’re looking for a locally owned and operated restaurant and bar to bring your dog to, Vanbarry’s Public House is the perfect option for you! Located near the SODO district, this restaurant offers good food, live music, a full bar, games, and a spacious, covered dog-friendly patio.
Enjoy menu items like peel n’ eat shrimp, wings, flatbreads, burgers, and sandwiches. Vanbarry’s is a part of the Orlando Public House family, and you can also find dog-friendly patio at their Ollie’s location in College Park.
One of our very favorite dog-friendly restaurants in Orlando is The Stubborn Mule! It’s a fun and playful take on New American cuisine with hand-crafted cocktails, beer, and wine, and locally sourced menu items. Located in the Thorton Park district, it’s a great spot to relax with your dog on their beautiful outdoor patio after walking around all day.
The Stubborn Mule partners with local farmers and sustainable fishermen, so you know their menu items are going to be good– not to mention their variety of mule cocktails. They also have an incredible brunch menu with bottomless mimosas.. you know where to find us on the weekends!
Need a place to relax after walking your pup around Lake Eola? Be sure to stop at Relax Grill at Lake Eola, one of Orlando’s most charming and beautiful spots right near the swan boats. Enjoy delicious Mediterranean cuisine, frozen specialty drinks, and daily happy hour specials.
Relax Grill is a fun spot to spend a couple of hours people-watching on the lake, and your dog will love the ample outdoor seating and seeing all of the other dogs that walk by. Be sure to try their fresh-made hummus or taziki sauce, you won’t be disappointed!
You don’t need to travel to Italy to enjoy fine Italian cuisine on the water! Cafe Murano in Altamonte Springs offers inspired Italian dishes while overlooking the beautiful lakefront at Crane’s Roost Park. Enjoy gorgeous views of the sunset while sitting on their dog-friendly patio!
At Cafe Murano, you can find live music every Friday and Saturday, as well as happy hour on weekdays from 4PM–7PM. You’ll love the fresh seafood, steaks, brick-oven pizzas, and pasta. Your dogs will love Crane’s Roost Park right across the street!
Beer, BBQ, and barking? Sounds like the perfect combination at the Ravenous Pig located in Winter Park! This gastropub/brewery opened up recently on Fairbanks Avenue and is a great spot to enjoy a delicious beer with friends, and enjoy the outdoor patio with your furry friends!
Located right next to the restaurant is the Ravenous Pig Brewing Co. so you can enjoy house-made craft beers, and also be sure to order their delicious BBQ options or even items from their raw bar! Dogs are welcome in the gorgeous outdoor beer garden.
White Wolf Cafe located on Ivanhoe is happy to welcome your furry friends at their 6 outdoor tables! Bring your “wolves” and enjoy their amazing brunch specials like cinnamon buns, spinach quiche, french toast, as well as mimosas, bloody marys, and espresso martinis. A dog-friendly restaurant in Orlando with a brunch menu like that? We know where we’ll be this weekend.
White Wolf Cafe also has happy hour specials on select days from 4PM–6PM, and is located right across the street from the beautiful Lake Ivanhoe and Park! Dogs will love walking around the Ivanhoe district and you’ll love checking out the awesome shops!
We love tacos, and Orlando has some great taco shops in the area that dogs are welcome to join! Hunger Street Tacos is a family-owned and operated taco joint in Winter Park that offers amazing tacos, quesadillas, tamales, and salads.
Hunger Street Tacos honors the traditional flavors and art or Mexican culture and is happy to bring that to Orlando for you to try. Whether it’s tacos al pastor, pollo con mole, or carne asada, your dog will love sampling some of your leftovers, if there are any leftovers for them to try!
If you and your pups are looking for beautiful waterfront dining in the heart of Lake Nona, look no further than Canvas Restaurant and Market located on a picturesque lakefront patio. Bring your dog and explore the different Lake Nona shops, restaurants, and dog parks.
Canvas Restaurant has great starters like peel n’ shrimp, twice-cooked yuca fries, or calamari fries, or you can enjoy blackened grouper, fish tacos, or a toasted Cubano for lunch and dinner.
Dog Friendly Restaurants in Orlando
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