San Francisco is a city of dog lovers, there’s no doubt about it. Luckily for us, many SF businesses are more than welcoming to our four-legged friends. Whether you’re looking for a nice outdoor patio brunch or a laid-back dive bar atmosphere, we’ve got you covered. Read on to discover our top picks for dog-friendly dining (in no particular order), and be sure to scroll to the bottom for a handy map.
1. Rose’s Cafe
Rose’s Café is a quaint Italian restaurant with an extensive all-day menu including a smoked salmon pizza with crème fraiche and scrambled eggs, a fried egg sandwich on ciabatta, and a variety of Italian sodas. They’re known to supply water bowls and gourmet dog biscuits to their canine guests.
Location: 2298 Union Street, Cow Hollow
2. Zazie
The beautiful outdoor heated patio at Zazie is perfect to enjoy a variety of brunch items and drinks. Be sure to try their delicious pancakes, which come in buttermilk, gingerbread, gluten free, and a weekly “miracle” flavor. Not only are they dog-friendly, they actually have a Monday night special encouraging you to bring your furry companion! All dogs will get plenty of pats and belly rubs, and guests with a dog get $10 off a bottle of wine.
Location: 941 Cole St, Cole Valley
3. Pizzeria Delfina
Pizzeria Delfina’s dog-friendly sidewalk patio is a wonderful place to enjoy their mouthwatering pizzas, which are inspired by both New York City and Naples pizza styles. The family-owned, farm-to-table business is wildly popular across the Bay Area, especially among its doggy guests.
Locations: 3621 18th St (Mission) and 2406 California St (Pac Heights)
4. Tacolicious
Tacolicious boasts a “San Francisco point of view” on Mexican food, which comes out in their drink menu with cocktails like the “Papi Hemingway,” featuring mezcal, rum, grapefruit bitters and lime. Don’t get us started on their spectacular margaritas, which you can relish on the patio while your dog enjoys a complimentary water bowl by your side.
Locations: 2250 Chestnut St (Marina) and 741 Valencia St (Mission)
5. Black Horse London Pub
Here’s a divey cash-only pub for when you just need a drink and some good company. It’s SF’s smallest bar at just 7 feet wide by 19 feet deep, but if you’re lucky enough to snag a spot, you’re in for a great time. Dogs are totally welcome to hang with you at the bar, and there’s a constantly-rotating beer selection to choose from, kept in a bathtub filled with ice behind the counter.
Location: 1514 Union St, Marina
6. Beretta
This popular and elegant Italian eatery has classy décor to go along with their gourmet pizzas, but their patio is totally dog-friendly! Enjoy fresh thin-crust pizzas, small-bite plates, and deliciously creative cocktails such as the Float ‘n’ Stone with bourbon, lemon, apricot, peach, and IPA.
Location: 1199 Valencia St (Valencia) and 661 Divisadero St (Divisadero)
7. Crepevine
Get ready for a seriously indulgent meal at Crepevine, which is known for its fluffy buttermilk pancakes, hardy homestyle egg dishes, creative sandwiches, and of course beautifully prepared sweet and savory crepes. Dogs are welcome in the large patio area, but seating can fill up during the weekend brunch hours so keep that in mind when planning an outing with your pooch.
Location: 624 Irving St, Inner Sunset
8. Kitchen Story
This family restaurant in the Castro takes influence from a variety of cultures in South America and Asia. Their bottomless brunch is $23 per person for 60 minutes, and they have special mimosa flavors such as black currant, wild hibiscus, grapefruit, pineapple strawberry, and raspberry lemonade. As for the food, they’re especially known for their unique bacon in flavors like rosemary, citron and cinnamon. The ample sidewalk patio area is perfect for bringing along a four-legged friend.
Location: 3499 16th Street, Castro
9. Delarosa
This Roman-style pizzeria is an unpretentious hangout for all-day pizza, craft beer, great wines, and specialty cocktails. Their spritz romana cocktail is fantastic, as is the burrata bruschetta. Your dog can hang out with you on the patio while you peruse their gourmet menu.
Location: 2175 Chestnut St (Marina) and 37 Yerba Buena Ln (Downtown)
10. Palm House
Palm House boasts a “staycation destination” with tropical decor and a lively atmosphere. It’s situated in the original 1854 dairy farmhouse that inspired the name for Cow Hollow, and brings spectacular Caribbean flavors with a Californian twist. Grab a seat on their patio and take advantage of their happy hour from 4-6pm Tuesday-Friday while your dog snacks on free treats.
Location: 2032 Union St, Cow Hollow
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