Dog-friendly restaurant · North Park, Uptown
Encontro North Park
Casual restaurant and craft beer bar on the corner of 30th Street and University Avenue in North Park, opened in early 2016. A wall of about two dozen taps sits beside a menu of burgers, sandwiches, salads and shareable plates, with brunch on weekends.
More about Encontro North Park
The modern room was designed by BASILE Studio, the firm behind Ironside Fish & Oyster and UnderBelly, and has an indoor-outdoor bar that looks onto the sidewalk. At opening the kitchen focused on house-made sausages served in buns or gluten-free wraps, later adding dishes such as a Mary's free-range chicken sandwich, crispy Brussels sprouts with bacon and capers, and cheddar-chive biscuits.
Bringing your dog
According to our sources, dogs are welcome in the outdoor seating area.
There is a dog menu.
North Park restaurant with a dog-friendly patio and a dedicated dog menu.
Rules change and may apply only to part of the place. Call ahead if you are not sure.
Getting there
- Address3001 University Ave, San Diego, CA
- NeighborhoodNorth Park, Uptown
- CuisineLatin American
Dog parks near Encontro North Park
- about 0.9 mi
More dog-friendly spots near Encontro North Park
- Ranchos Cocina North ParkMexicanabout 250 ft
- North Park Beer Co.Breweryabout 250 ft
- about 300 ft
- Caffè CalabriaCaféabout 350 ft
- Mike Hess Brewing North ParkBreweryabout 450 ft
Encontro North Park: frequently asked questions
Is Encontro North Park dog-friendly?
Yes, according to Locale Magazine. Dogs are welcome in the outdoor seating area.
Can I bring my dog inside Encontro North Park?
Our sources only mention the outdoor seating area. California law lets restaurants welcome dogs in outdoor dining areas, so at most places in San Diego dogs stay outside. Ask the staff if you want to sit inside.
Does Encontro North Park have a dog menu?
Yes, Encontro North Park has food or treats just for dogs.
What kind of food does Encontro North Park serve?
Casual restaurant and craft beer bar on the corner of 30th Street and University Avenue in North Park, opened in early 2016. A wall of about two dozen taps sits beside a menu of burgers, sandwiches, salads and shareable plates, with brunch on weekends.
Where is Encontro North Park?
Encontro North Park is at 3001 University Ave in North Park, Uptown, San Diego.
Are there other dog-friendly places near Encontro North Park?
Yes. The closest one on our list is Ranchos Cocina North Park, about 250 ft away, followed by North Park Beer Co. (about 250 ft) and Lovesong Coffee + Market (about 300 ft).
Is there a dog park near Encontro North Park?
Yes. The closest is Morley Field Off-Leash Area, about 0.9 mi away.
Sources
- Locale Magazine, undated, read Oct 2026
About the restaurant:
- NBC San Diego (Eater San Diego), Jan 2016
- San Diego Reader, Sep 2016
- Tripster, May 2026
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