Dog-Friendly Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale has waterfront patios on Las Olas and the Intracoastal, beach bars on A1A, a weekend dog beach and a dog park with a lake for swimming. We list 47 dog-friendly restaurants, bars and breweries, 9 dog-friendly cafés and 20 dog parks and dog beaches in Fort Lauderdale and nearby Broward towns, from Wilton Manors and Pompano Beach to Hollywood. Every place has a source that says dogs are welcome.
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Eating out with a dog in Fort Lauderdale
Florida law keeps pet dogs out of restaurants unless the city or county has adopted its own rule allowing them in designated outdoor areas; a restaurant then needs a local permit for its dog-friendly patio (Section 509.233, Florida Statutes). Dogs are not allowed inside where food is served, except service animals. 4 places on our list serve something made for dogs, such as Casa Sensei, Quarterdeck, Shooters Waterfront, and Wells Coffee Company.
Las Olas and the beach
Las Olas Boulevard and the streets around it have the most places on our list. Breweries and bars such as Bokamper's Sports Bar & Grill, Funky Buddha Brewery, Georgie's Alibi Monkey Bar, Riverside Market and more welcome dogs too, according to our sources.
Dog beaches and parks
Canine Beach, north of Sunrise Boulevard, is open to dogs with a city permit on Friday, Saturday and Sunday afternoons. Hollywood has a weekend dog beach too, and at Snyder Park dogs can swim in a freshwater lake. Since November 2024, leashed dogs are allowed in all of Fort Lauderdale's city parks (City of Fort Lauderdale). See all dog parks and dog beaches.
Frequently asked questions
Are dogs allowed in restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
On the patio at restaurants with a local dog-dining permit, yes. Florida keeps dogs out of indoor dining areas, except service animals. This list has 47 restaurants and bars in the Fort Lauderdale area where a source says dogs are welcome.
Is there a dog beach in Fort Lauderdale?
Yes. Canine Beach, north of Sunrise Boulevard, is open to dogs with a city permit on Friday, Saturday and Sunday afternoons. Hollywood's dog beach is also open on weekends, and Pompano Beach has a pilot dog beach.
Are dogs allowed in Fort Lauderdale parks?
Yes. Since November 2024 the city allows leashed dogs, on a leash of six feet or less, in all of its parks, though not on athletic fields, playgrounds or the beach outside Canine Beach.
Which Fort Lauderdale restaurants have a dog menu?
Casa Sensei, Quarterdeck, Shooters Waterfront, and Wells Coffee Company.