Dog-friendly restaurants and patios in San Francisco
These San Francisco restaurants explicitly describe dogs as welcome in outdoor dining areas. Patio seating can fill up, and policies may differ between the patio and indoor dining room, so confirm the seating area when you book or arrive.
Pier 23 Cafe
Embarcadero waterfront · Dogs are welcome on the waterfront patio, in the beer garden, at sidewalk tables and at the bar. The restaurant says water bowls are available. A strong choice for a meal after a bayfront walk; check the venue's event page for its annual Howloween dog parade.
Good Good Culture Club
3560 18th Street, Mission District · The restaurant's covered, heated front patio welcomes dogs. The patio is a small, reservable outdoor space, so check availability and the current reservation details before making a special trip.
Starbelly
Castro · Well-behaved dogs are welcome on the restaurant's covered, heated outdoor patio. Its FAQ confirms the dog policy and describes the patio as an option for brunch, lunch and dinner.
620 Jones
Union Square · Dogs are welcome on the heated outdoor patio during regular business hours. The venue describes a garden-style patio with room for brunch, dinner and drinks near downtown.
Before you go
- Ask for outdoor dog-friendly seating when booking; a restaurant's dog policy does not mean dogs can enter the indoor dining room.
- Use the patio entrance where the restaurant provides one, keep dogs leashed and settled, and do not let pets sit on tables or chairs.
- Bring a collapsible water bowl even when a venue offers bowls, and check the weather—San Francisco patios can be cool and windy.
- Call ahead if you have a large dog, need a particular table or are visiting during a private event.
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