Dog-Friendly West Hollywood
West Hollywood packs a lot into a small area, and many of its restaurants, bars and cafés welcome dogs on the patio. We list 17 dog-friendly restaurants and bars, 3 cafés and 2 city dog parks in West Hollywood, from the Sunset Strip to Santa Monica Boulevard, each with a source that says dogs are welcome. 3 of them serve something made for dogs, like Collar & Foam, Shake Shack, and Tail o' the Pup.
17 restaurants & bars3 cafés2 dog parksUpdated October 2026
Dog-friendly restaurants and bars in West Hollywood
17 restaurants & bars · Open the West Hollywood restaurants & bars page-
Astro Burger
Burgers · 7475 Santa Monica Blvd
Decades-old burger stand on Santa Monica Boulevard with roomy outdoor seating where well-behaved dogs are welcome.
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Carney's
Fast food · 8351 Sunset Blvd
Burger and hot-dog stand in a converted railroad car on the Sunset Strip; outdoor seating welcomes dogs of all sizes.
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Gracias Madre
Mexican · 8905 Melrose Ave
Plant-based Mexican restaurant on Melrose with a lively patio where leashed dogs are welcome.
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Granville
American · 8701 Beverly Blvd
All-day American restaurant with an intimate patio where dogs are welcome; DogTrekker mentions water bowls and treats.
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Guisados
Mexican · 8935 Santa Monica Blvd
Taqueria known for braised-meat tacos; its few outdoor tables are open to dogs.
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Hugo's Restaurant
American · 8401 Santa Monica Blvd
Health-minded all-day restaurant with a full bar and a dog-friendly patio that even has its own entrance for dogs.
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Joey's Cafe
Diner · 8301 Santa Monica Blvd
Neighborhood café at Sweetzer whose sidewalk patio welcomes dogs, with water bowls and treats on hand.
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Mel's Drive-In
Diner · 8585 Sunset Blvd
Retro 24-hour diner on the Sunset Strip with a shady patio and water dishes for dogs.
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Rainbow Bar & Grill
Bar · 9015 Sunset Blvd
Legendary Sunset Strip rock bar and grill with several outdoor tables where dogs can hang out with you.
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Saddle Ranch Chop House
Steakhouse · 8371 W Sunset Blvd
Dogs sit at the sidewalk tables. It gets crowded later, so come before 7 p.m.
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Shake Shack
Burgers · 8520 Santa Monica Blvd
Burger chain's WeHo location with plenty of outdoor tables for dog owners and dog treats on the menu, including the Pooch-ini.
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Tail o' the Pup
Hot dog · 8512 Santa Monica Blvd
The hot dog-shaped stand serves the Doggy Dog, a skinless, bun-free hot dog for dogs, and a non-alcoholic Doggy Beer. Water troughs outside.
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The Abbey Food & Bar
Bar
Famous gay bar and restaurant in the Rainbow District; dogs may join you outside on the patio.
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The Butcher, The Baker, The Cappuccino Maker
American · 8653 W Sunset Blvd
Sunset Plaza café-restaurant with California-European food; dogs are welcome on the patio, with water and treats often offered.
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Tower Bar
American · 8358 Sunset Blvd
Old-Hollywood restaurant at the Sunset Tower Hotel; dogs are welcome on the outdoor terrace but not indoors.
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WeHo Bistro
American · 1040 N La Cienega Blvd
Neighborhood bistro on La Cienega with about a dozen outdoor tables where dogs are treated as welcome guests.
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Zinqué
French · 8684 Melrose Ave
French café and wine bar on Melrose with an airy patio where dogs can join you; staff sometimes have treats.
Dog-friendly cafés in West Hollywood
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Collar & Foam
8490 Santa Monica Blvd
Dog-themed café serving coffee, bowls and sandwiches with a dog menu; leashed dogs stay on the patio.
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Dialog Cafe
8766 Holloway Dr
Coffee and breakfast café where you can eat with your dog on the patio.
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Urth Caffé Melrose
8565 Melrose Ave
Organic coffee and tea café on Melrose with patio seating for guests who bring their dogs.
Dog parks in West Hollywood
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West Hollywood Park Dog Park
647 N San Vicente Blvd
A large-dog park and a small-dog park (35 lbs and under) side by side, with water stations. Each side closes for a short cleaning in the late morning.
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William S. Hart Dog Park
8341 De Longpre Ave
An off-leash area in Hart Park near the Sunset Strip, fenced for now while the city plans a rebuild with separate areas for small and large dogs. It stays open during the morning cleaning.
Dog parks in West Hollywood
The City of West Hollywood runs two dog parks. West Hollywood Park on San Vicente Boulevard has a large-dog park and a small-dog park (35 lbs and under) side by side, and William S. Hart Park is on De Longpre Avenue. Handlers must be 18 or older and may bring up to three dogs, and dogs over 35 lbs use the large-dog side.
Where the list stops
West Hollywood is its own city. Places on the Los Angeles side of the line, in Fairfax and Beverly Grove, are on the Fairfax & Beverly Grove page for Los Angeles instead.
Dog-friendly West Hollywood: frequently asked questions
Is West Hollywood dog-friendly?
Yes. Our list has 22 places in West Hollywood where dogs are welcome: 17 restaurants & bars, 3 cafés, and 2 dog parks. Each one has a source that says dogs are allowed.
Which restaurants in West Hollywood allow dogs?
Shake Shack, Tail o' the Pup, Astro Burger, Carney's, Gracias Madre and more welcome dogs, according to our sources. The list has 17 in all. California law lets restaurants welcome dogs in outdoor dining areas, so most dogs sit outside.
Are there dog-friendly cafés in West Hollywood?
Yes, 3 on our list, including Collar & Foam, Dialog Cafe, and Urth Caffé Melrose. Collar & Foam has treats for dogs.
Where can my dog run off leash in West Hollywood?
West Hollywood has 2 dog parks on our list: West Hollywood Park Dog Park and William S. Hart Dog Park. Of these, 2 are fenced.