Pet-Friendly Restaurants

• Sweetwaters Restaurant - coming soon!*

• 15th Street Fisheries — Pet-friendly outdoor/dockside dining. Visit Lauderdale currently identifies the restaurant as pet-friendly, and current listings confirm dogs at the outdoor tables.

• Big City Tavern — Dogs welcome at the outdoor Las Olas seating.

• Boathouse at the Riverside — Dogs welcome specifically on the West Patio. Riverside Hotel explicitly designates this as one of its pet-friendly outdoor dining areas; non-service animals aren't permitted inside the restaurant.

• Boatyard — Dogs welcome outdoors only, including dockside seating. Dogs must be leashed, remain on the floor and stay off restaurant furniture. This policy is stated directly in Boatyard's current FAQ.

• Bokamper's Sports Bar & Grill — Dog-friendly outdoor/patio dining at the Fort Lauderdale waterfront location.

• Bo's Beach — Dogs welcome in the outdoor dining areas at the beachfront restaurant. Current restaurant listings continue to identify it as dog-friendly.

• Cafe La Bonne Crepe — Dogs welcome at the outdoor patio tables on Las Olas.

• Circle House Coffee — Pet-friendly outdoor patio at the Flagler Village location. Current 2026 listings continue to describe it as dog-friendly.

• Coconuts — Dogs welcome on the waterfront patio. This remains one of the strongest pet-friendly recommendations on the old list.

• The Floridian — Dog-friendly seating available at the Las Olas diner.

• Gulf Stream Brewing Company — Pets welcome; outdoor dining is available. Current business information explicitly lists Pets Welcome.

• Joe's Cafe — Dogs welcome at the outdoor tables. Current pet-friendly listings identify eight outdoor tables where diners can sit with their dogs.

• Louie Bossi's Ristorante — Pets continue to be welcome with outdoor dining at the Fort Lauderdale Las Olas location.

• New York Marina Deli — Dogs welcome at the outdoor tables; current listings identify three pet-friendly tables.

• Quarterdeck — Dogs welcome at the outdoor patio, and this is one of the locations worth calling out because Quarterdeck offers a dog menu. Current listings continue to show both Fort Lauderdale locations as dog-friendly.

• Rhythm + Vine — Dog-friendly outdoor garden/patio. Current 2026 business information still identifies it as pet-friendly.

• Riverside Market — Very dog-friendly casual spot. Current listings describe leashed, well-behaved dogs as welcome, although sources conflict on whether dogs can go inside. For your article, I'd conservatively say “dogs welcome at outdoor seating.”

• Rocco's Tacos & Tequila Bar — Dogs welcome at the outdoor Las Olas tables.

• S3 — Sun Surf Sand — Dogs welcome at the outdoor tables/fire-pit area. Current pet information identifies roughly 16 pet-friendly outdoor tables.

• Shooters Waterfront — Extremely dog-friendly waterfront outdoor seating, plus a dedicated dog menu. This deserves a dog-menu callout on your article.

• Sistrunk Marketplace & Brewery — Dogs welcome at the outdoor patio tables. Some food vendors may also offer food for dogs.

• Southport Raw Bar — Dogs welcome on the waterfront patio/dock seating. Current guest reports also mention staff providing water bowls.

• Tap 42 — Dogs welcome at the outdoor tables at the South Andrews location.

• Tarpon River Brewing — Dogs welcome at the outdoor tables, including the covered outdoor area. This is another particularly strong dog-friendly option, with recent guests reporting water bowls and treats.

• The Chimney House — Dogs welcome on the outdoor patio.

• The Wharf Fort Lauderdale — Pet-friendly open-air riverfront venue; dogs are welcome in the outdoor venue.

• Vinos on Las Olas — Dogs welcome at the covered outdoor patio.

• YOLO — Dogs welcome on the outdoor patio/lounge, including the fire-pit area.

• YOT Bar & Kitchen — Dogs welcome at outdoor waterfront patio tables, and YOT offers a dog menu.

• Patio Bar & Pizza — Dog-friendly outdoor patio. The restaurant explicitly welcomes four-legged guests on its patio.

• Casa Sensei — Dog-friendly waterfront/dockside outdoor seating, plus a doggie menu.

• American Social - Bar & Kitchen - Fort Lauderdale — Dog-friendly outdoor patio seating on Las Olas.

• Wild Thyme Oceanside Eatery — Pet-friendly outdoor dining at The Atlantic Hotel on Fort Lauderdale Beach.

• The Grill at The Grove Hugh Taylor Birch State Park — Pet-friendly outdoor dining inside Hugh Taylor Birch State Park.

• Golden Lyon Vintage Pub — Pet-friendly outdoor dining on Las Olas.

• Barkyard n' Brews — Dog park + beer garden, rather than a traditional restaurant. It has a 10,000-square-foot fenced off-leash area, splash pad and beer garden. Dogs need a membership/day pass and must meet vaccination requirements. It doesn't serve its own food, but food trucks appear on event days/weekends and outside food delivery is allowed in designated areas.