Pet-Friendly Patio Restaurants: A Paw-sitively Good Meal With Furry Friends In The Cities

You get your furry friend all ready for your date night out; fur is combed, bowtie attached to the new houndstooth collar, and teeth are brushed… until you arrive at the restaurant and a sign reads “Pets are not allowed.” Pets and pet owners, we have all been there. But, thankfully in Minneapolis there are a plethora of restaurants that welcome you and your paw-ish friends a seat at the dish… I mean table.

Burger Moe’s:

Located in St. Paul, this burger joint not only allows dogs, but loves them so much that they curated  a mini menu just for them.  Bring in your canine friends, and they will get to dine on a doggy biscuit. To drink, a complimentary water dish for the utmost hydration on those hot Minnesota summer days! On colder days, the joint also has a fireplace located in the patio, so your pup can warm his paws by the fire.
https://www.burgermoes.com/

Utepils Brewing:

Although the brewery loves dogs, they emphasize that they are a production facility first and strictly enforce a no-pet policy indoors. But.. There is one exception. Your pups are welcome on the patio when the weather allows, all they ask is that if you decide to get another round, you need a friend to watch your dog outside.
https://www.utepilsbrewing.com/  

The Freehouse:

Located in Minneapolis, this casual brewery has outdoor tables that welcome you and your paw-some guest to relax outside together. Be careful though, they have a new Rotisserie prime rib that is sure to cue the begging, barking and whining.
https://www.freehousempls.com/

Park Tavern:

This St. Louis Park Tavern serves a variety of food from burgers, pizza and flatbreads! Dogs are welcome to join their owner on the patio for a chewy treat and a fresh bowl of water… delish!
https://www.parktavern.net/

Stanley’s Northeast Bar Room:

Paw-yeah! This Minneapolis Bar room not only allows pets, but seriously treats them! Featuring a famous dog menu comprising three courses- it is sure to knock your pets paws off! They serve the following meals:

• Mutt Loaf: “Two slices of homemade turkey meatloaf with veggies” $8.00
• K-9 Chicken: “6 oz grilled chicken breast served on a bed of organic jasmine brown rice, veggies, and sweet potatoes.” $9.00
• Ne Pup Burger: “? pound burger served  on a bed of organic jasmine brown rice, veggies, and sweet potatoes.” $9.00
  https://stanleysbarroom.com/

Aster Café:

Located southeast of Main Street in Minneapolis, this Cafe allows dogs on their outdoor patio seating during the summer months.
https://astercafe.com/

Stray Dog restaurant and bar: CALL 612-378-2855
https://www.straydogmpls.com/

Hola Arepa:

Located on Nicollet Avenue, this restaurant serves Latin cuisine and welcomes pets to join owners on their patio with nearly one hundred outdoor seats and staff that is welcoming to dogs.
https://www.holaarepa.com/

Hai Hai:

Serving Southeast Asian street food and located in Northeast Minneapolis, this restaurant and bar is dog friendly in its scenic outdoor seating space.
https://www.haihaimpls.com/

Fletcher’s Ice Cream and Cafe: GoPetFriendly

Here’s the scoop: pets are allowed at the outside patio area, but your furry friend must be leashed, behaved and watched carefully by the owner. Just make sure not to let your pet get a lick of any chocolate ice cream!
https://fletchersicecream.com/

Bread & Pickle:

Located on beautiful Lake Harriet, this concession-style stand is open from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Dog-friendly, this shop also sells homemade dog treats for $3 per a baggie.
https://www.breadandpickle.com/

Fat Lorenzo’s:

Although it’s a smaller, more intimate patio on the front sidewalk of this restaurant, Fat Lorenzo’s welcomes dogs and serves up pizza, pasta and subs.
https://fatlorenzos.com/

Icehouse:

Located in Minneapolis, this lively music club offers an outdoor patio that is shaded and welcomes dogs. For humans, American foods, live music and cocktails are on the menu.
https://www.icehousempls.com/

Longfellow Grill:

With reviews referencing the grill as more of a “dog hangout” with a few lingering humans, it is sure to be a bark for your pup. Staff bring out water bowls per a customer’s request.
https://www.longfellowgrill.com/

Northbound Brewpub:

This pub has nine dog- friendly tables for those who bring their pet, and serve a mean brunch and lunch. Located in Minneapolis, this restaurant brings the pups together.
https://www.northboundbrewpub.com/

Pizzeria Lola:

Located in Minneapolis, this pizzeria has got the sauce! Not only is it dog friendly for patio-goers, it also has treats provided upon request.
https://www.pizzerialola.com/

Sweeney’s Saloon:

Dog friendly, this saloon welcomes well behaved dogs in the outdoor tiki area, the perfect tropical getaway for you and Fido!
https://www.sweeneyssaloon.com/

Keeping your pets happy while you bask in the sunshine and enjoy a bite to eat:   

Whining and dining can be a real treat, but to keep both you and your dog happy, you should come into your dining experience prepared. My first tip is to bring a bowl for water, and to make it even easier- a collapsible dish that you can then put on a keyring or belt when arriving and leaving the restaurant so you can easily hold the leash! Secondly, bring with a canister full of yummy treats to keep your pup entertained, or even bring their dog food in a plastic baggie if you are going during your dog’s routine mealtime. Lastly, if you are on a patio or will be on hot pavement, always be mindful of the heat and choose to stay inside or order takeout if the temperature rises to unsafe levels.