Dog-Friendly Restaurants & Bars on the Upper West Side
8 restaurants on the Upper West Side where your dog can come along. At 8 of them, our sources say dogs can sit outside. Most are on Amsterdam Avenue and Broadway, between Central Park and Riverside Park.
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Blondies Sports
Sports bar · 212 W 79th St
Dogs can sit at the front patio tables.
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Café du Soleil
French · 2723 Broadway
Patio in summer and heated, enclosed igloos in winter.
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Crave Fishbar
Seafood · 428 Amsterdam Ave
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Ellington in the Park
Bar · Riverside Dr & W 105th St
Open-air spot in Riverside Park. Leashed dogs are welcome in both the covered and open seating.
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Fred's
American · 476 Amsterdam Ave
The walls are covered in photos of regulars' dogs.
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Jacob's Pickles
Southern · 509 Amsterdam Ave
Covered, heated outdoor patio.
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RedFarm
Chinese · 2170 Broadway
The outdoor patio is heated and dog-friendly all year.
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The Smith Lincoln Square
American
A walk before dinner
Central Park is on one side and Riverside Park on the other. In Central Park, dogs must be leashed from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Off-leash time is 6 to 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., in designated areas only (Central Park Conservancy).
Riverside Park has several dog runs along the Hudson, at 72nd, 87th and 105th Street (NYC Parks dog run data).
Frequently asked questions
Which Upper West Side restaurants are dog-friendly?
On our list: Blondies Sports, Café du Soleil, Crave Fishbar, Ellington in the Park, Fred's, Jacob's Pickles, RedFarm, and The Smith Lincoln Square.
Can my dog sit inside at Upper West Side restaurants?
None of our sources say so for the places listed here. Plan on the outdoor seating.