Dog-Friendly Restaurants & Bars in Oakland
62 restaurants, bars, breweries and beer gardens in Oakland, Alameda, Emeryville and San Leandro where your dog is welcome, in 12 neighborhoods and towns. At 42 of them a source says dogs can sit on the patio, and 5 let dogs come inside. Tap a place to see its sources and other dog-friendly spots nearby.
62 places12 neighborhoods6 areas1 with dog menuUpdated October 2026
Alameda
10 places · See Alameda-
Almanac Beer Co. (Alameda)
Brewery · 651 W Tower Ave
Almanac's Alameda Point taproom and beer garden, described as kid- and dog-friendly.
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C'era Una Volta
Italian
Italian trattoria on Park Street with a dog-friendly patio.
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Café Jolie
French-American
French-American restaurant in Alameda with a garden patio open to dogs.
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Faction Brewing
Brewery · 2501 Monarch St
Alameda Point brewery with Bay views where dogs are welcome on the patio.
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Humble Sea Brewing (Alameda)
Brewery
Alameda taproom of Humble Sea on Saratoga Street, listed as allowing dogs.
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Lost Weekend Lounge
Bar
Alameda cocktail lounge listed by DogTrekker as dog-friendly.
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Q's Halal Chicken (Alameda)
Mediterranean
Mediterranean street-food spot in Alameda with roomy outdoor seating suited to dogs.
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Speisekammer
German · 2424 Lincoln Ave
German restaurant and beer hall in Alameda with a large dog-friendly patio.
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St. George Spirits
Distillery · 2601 Monarch St
Alameda Point distillery whose tasting patio welcomes well-behaved leashed dogs.
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The Hobnob
Bar
Alameda neighborhood bar and kitchen with a dog-welcoming outdoor setup.
Jack London Square
Downtown & Lake Merritt · 10 places · See Jack London Square-
Brooklyn West Winery
Wine bar
Jack London Square winery tasting room described as dog-friendly.
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Brotzeit Lokal
Beer garden · 1000 Embarcadero
Waterfront German biergarten on the Embarcadero where dogs are welcome at outdoor tables.
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Cellarmaker House of Pizza (Oakland)
Brewery · 300 Webster St
Cellarmaker's pizza-and-beer spot near Jack London Square, where dogs can sit on the patio.
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Farmhouse Kitchen Thai Cuisine (Oakland)
Thai
Thai restaurant in the Jack London area with a dog-friendly patio where staff often bring water bowls.
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Heinold's First and Last Chance Saloon
Bar · 48 Webster St
Historic waterfront saloon at Jack London Square with an outdoor patio that welcomes dogs.
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NIDO's Backyard
Mexican
Backyard margarita and agave garden near Jack London Square that welcomes dogs.
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Oakland United Beerworks
Brewery · 262 2nd St
Jack London District brewery in a converted warehouse, part of Visit Oakland's dog-friendly beer crawl.
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Rosenblum Cellars
Wine bar
Jack London Square wine bar where dogs can join you at outdoor tables with waterfront views.
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Scott's Seafood Grill & Bar
Seafood
Jack London Square seafood restaurant whose heated, covered patio allows dogs.
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Seabreeze on the Dock
Seafood
Casual dockside seafood spot at Jack London Square with outdoor seating for dogs and owners.
Downtown & Uptown
Downtown & Lake Merritt · 8 places · See Downtown & Uptown-
Agave Uptown
Mexican
Uptown Mexican restaurant with four pet-friendly outdoor tables, weather permitting.
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Beer Revolution
Bar · 2421 Telegraph Ave #102
Craft beer bar listed as dog-friendly.
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Drake's Dealership
Beer garden · 2325 Broadway
Large open-air beer garden from Drake's Brewing on Broadway's Auto Row, where dogs are welcome on the patio.
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Mad Oak Bar 'N' Yard
Bar · 135 12th St
Downtown bar with a yard, described as a dog-friendly haven.
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Sante Adairius Rustic Ales (Oakland)
Brewery · 460 8th St
Oakland taproom of the Santa Cruz-area brewery, listed as allowing dogs.
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Telegraph Beer Garden
Beer garden · 2318 Telegraph Ave
Uptown bar with a large open-air courtyard of picnic tables where dogs are welcome.
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The Fat Lady Restaurant
American · 201 Washington St
Old Oakland bar and restaurant with an outdoor seating area that welcomes dogs.
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Two Pitchers Brewing Oakland
Brewery · 2344 Webster St
Uptown beer garden and taproom where well-behaved dogs can come inside or stay on the patio, with a water bowl and free treats from the bar.
Temescal
North Oakland · 8 places · See Temescal-
Arthur Mac's Tap & Snack
Beer garden · 4006 Martin Luther King Jr Way
Beer-garden-style bar near MacArthur BART with a pet-friendly outdoor area under a retractable roof.
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Aunt Mary's Cafe
Breakfast
Telegraph Avenue brunch spot where dogs can relax beside diners.
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Burma Superstar (Oakland)
Burmese
Temescal location of the Burmese restaurant, named as a spot where dogs can sit by diners.
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Cholita Linda (Oakland)
Latin American · 4923 Telegraph Ave
Temescal Latin street-food spot with dog-friendly outdoor seating under heat lamps.
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Homeroom
American · 400 40th St
Temescal mac-and-cheese restaurant with a dog-friendly patio; ask for a water bowl.
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Rosamunde Sausage Grill (Temescal)
Sausages
Temescal sausage grill with dog-friendly outdoor seating.
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Temescal Brewing
Brewery · 4115 Telegraph Ave
Temescal brewery and beer garden that lets dogs into the taproom as well as the outdoor seating area.
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Urbano Latino
Latin American
Temescal Latin restaurant with seven outdoor tables where dogs can join.
Lake Merritt & Grand Lake
Downtown & Lake Merritt · 6 places · See Lake Merritt & Grand Lake-
Blackberry Bistro
Breakfast
Brunch restaurant in the Trestle Glen area with a pet-friendly sidewalk patio.
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Grand Lake Kitchen (Grand Ave)
American · 576 Grand Ave
Neighborhood brunch and dinner spot by Lake Merritt with a dog-friendly patio.
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Heart & Dagger Saloon
Bar · 504 Lake Park Ave
Grand Lake dive bar where dogs are welcome inside and outside; no food and no kids.
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Lake Chalet Seafood Bar & Grill
Seafood · 1520 Lakeside Dr
Lake Merritt seafood restaurant where dogs are allowed at dockside tables.
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Portal
Gastropub · 1611 2nd Ave
Eastlake gastropub and beer garden with a sunny patio that welcomes friendly dogs.
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The Alley
Bar · 3325 Grand Ave
Grand Avenue piano bar and restaurant listed as dog-friendly.
Dimond & Laurel
East Oakland & Hills · 5 places · See Dimond & Laurel-
Bellanico Restaurant & Wine Bar
Italian
Glenview Italian restaurant on Park Boulevard that welcomes dogs at outdoor tables and brings a water bowl.
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Degrees Plato Taproom & Bottle Shop
Bar · 4251 MacArthur Blvd
Laurel District taproom and bottle shop where dogs may join on the patio.
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Ghost Town Brewing (Laurel)
Brewery · 3506 MacArthur Blvd
Laurel District taproom of Ghost Town Brewing that welcomes dogs.
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Grand Lake Kitchen (Dimond)
American
Dimond outpost of Grand Lake Kitchen, which has dog-friendly patios at both locations.
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Sequoia Diner
Diner
Laurel District diner with dog-friendly outdoor seating.
Emeryville
5 places · See Emeryville-
Arthur Mac's Little Snack
Bar
Bay Street sister spot of Arthur Mac's with outdoor seating described as pet-friendly.
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Buckhorn Grill (Emeryville)
American
Counter-service grill with four outdoor tables for dogs; dogs wait tied outside while you order.
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Prizefighter
Cocktail bar · 6702 Hollis St
Emeryville cocktail bar with a heated outdoor patio where dogs are welcome.
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Rudy's Can't Fail Cafe
Diner
Emeryville diner whose patio seating welcomes dogs, with water bowls out.
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Wondrous Brewing Co.
Brewery · 1306 65th St
Emeryville brewery listed as allowing dogs.
West Oakland
North Oakland · 4 places · See West Oakland-
Ghost Town Brewing (West Oakland)
Brewery · 1960 Adeline St
West Oakland taproom of Ghost Town Brewing, described as welcoming to dogs with plenty of room.
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Old Kan Beer & Co.
Brewery
West Oakland brewery and kitchen that DogTrekker calls a dog-friendly community spot.
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Stay Gold Deli & Beer Garden
Beer garden · 2635 San Pablo Ave
Sandwich shop and beer garden on San Pablo Avenue listed as allowing dogs.
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Wolfhound Bar
Bar · 5516 San Pablo Ave
San Pablo Avenue bar that welcomes dogs inside or at sidewalk tables.
Montclair & the Oakland Hills
East Oakland & Hills · 2 places-
D. Monaghan's on the Hill
Pub
Oakland Hills pub listed by DogTrekker as dog-friendly.
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Italian Colors Ristorante
Italian
Mountain Boulevard Italian restaurant with dog-friendly outdoor seating.
Piedmont Avenue & Mosswood
North Oakland · 2 places-
Bar César
Tapas · 4039 Piedmont Ave
Piedmont Avenue tapas and cocktail bar with a dog-friendly patio.
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Cato's Ale House
Pub · 3891 Piedmont Ave
Piedmont Avenue ale house that allows dogs on its patio.
Fruitvale
East Oakland & Hills · 1 place-
Ale Industries
Brewery
East Oakland brewery included in Visit Oakland's dog-friendly brewery roundup.
San Leandro
1 place-
Drake's Barrel House
Brewery · 1933 Davis St
Drake's Brewing's San Leandro taproom, where well-behaved leashed dogs are welcome at inside tables.
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Neighborhood by neighborhood
- Alameda (10): C'era Una Volta, Café Jolie, Faction Brewing and more. All restaurants & bars in Alameda
- Jack London Square (10): Brotzeit Lokal, Cellarmaker House of Pizza (Oakland), Farmhouse Kitchen Thai Cuisine (Oakland) and more. All restaurants & bars in Jack London Square
- Downtown & Uptown (8): Two Pitchers Brewing Oakland, Agave Uptown, Drake's Dealership and more. All restaurants & bars in Downtown & Uptown
- Temescal (8): Temescal Brewing, Arthur Mac's Tap & Snack, Cholita Linda (Oakland) and more. All restaurants & bars in Temescal
- Lake Merritt & Grand Lake (6): Heart & Dagger Saloon, Blackberry Bistro, Grand Lake Kitchen (Grand Ave) and more. All restaurants & bars around Lake Merritt & Grand Lake
- Dimond & Laurel (5): Bellanico Restaurant & Wine Bar, Degrees Plato Taproom & Bottle Shop, Grand Lake Kitchen (Dimond) and more. All restaurants & bars in Dimond & Laurel
- Emeryville (5): Arthur Mac's Little Snack, Buckhorn Grill (Emeryville), Prizefighter and more. All restaurants & bars in Emeryville
- West Oakland (4): Wolfhound Bar, Ghost Town Brewing (West Oakland), Old Kan Beer & Co. and more. All restaurants & bars in West Oakland
- Montclair & the Oakland Hills (2): Italian Colors Ristorante and D. Monaghan's on the Hill.
- Piedmont Avenue & Mosswood (2): Bar César and Cato's Ale House.
- Fruitvale (1): Ale Industries.
- San Leandro (1): Drake's Barrel House.
Dogs on the patio, and the rules behind it
Since 2015, California law has let restaurants welcome dogs in their outdoor dining areas, if the owner chooses to. Your dog has to be on a leash or in a carrier, stay off the chairs and benches, and reach the patio without walking through the restaurant (AB 1965). Each place decides for itself, so if it matters, call ahead.
Beer gardens, taprooms and bars
29 places on our list are breweries, taprooms, bars, wineries or beer gardens, including Two Pitchers Brewing Oakland, Heart & Dagger Saloon, Temescal Brewing, Wolfhound Bar, Arthur Mac's Little Snack, Cato's Ale House and more. Where a source says dogs can come inside, it is a bar or taproom: Two Pitchers Brewing Oakland, Heart & Dagger Saloon, Temescal Brewing, Wolfhound Bar, and Drake's Barrel House.
Frequently asked questions
Can I bring my dog to a restaurant in Oakland?
Yes, to the patio at many places. California lets restaurants welcome dogs in outdoor dining areas, but each restaurant decides for itself. This list shows 62 places in the Oakland area where a source says dogs are welcome.
Can dogs go inside restaurants in Oakland?
Usually not where food is served, except service animals. On our list, a source says dogs can come inside at Two Pitchers Brewing Oakland, Heart & Dagger Saloon, Temescal Brewing, Wolfhound Bar, and Drake's Barrel House.
Are Oakland breweries dog-friendly?
Many are. Our list has 29 breweries, taprooms, bars, wineries and beer gardens in the Oakland area where a source says dogs are welcome.
Which neighborhood has the most dog-friendly restaurants in Oakland?
Alameda (10) and Jack London Square (10) have the most places on our list.