Dog-Friendly Restaurants & Bars in San Francisco
78 restaurants and bars in San Francisco where your dog is welcome, in 24 neighborhoods from the Embarcadero and the Marina to the Mission, the Castro and Ocean Beach. At 63 of them a source says dogs can sit on the patio, 7 let dogs come inside, and 2 have a dog menu. Tap a place to see its sources and other dog-friendly spots nearby.
78 places24 neighborhoods6 areas2 with dog menuUpdated October 2026
Marina, Cow Hollow & Fort Mason
North Side · 11 places · See Marina, Cow Hollow & Fort Mason-
'Napizza
Pizza · 3258 Scott St
A Neapolitan pizzeria and wine bar on Scott Street in the Marina with heated outdoor seating where dogs are welcome.
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Blackwood
Thai-American · 2150 Chestnut St
An American-Thai restaurant on Chestnut Street in the Marina where dogs can sit with you at an outdoor table.
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Côte Ouest Bistro
French · 2953 Baker St
A small French bistro in Cow Hollow serving lunch, dinner and weekend brunch, with sidewalk tables where your dog can join you.
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Delarosa Marina
Pizza · 2175 Chestnut St
A Roman-style pizza bar on Chestnut Street. Dogs can hang out with their owners on the patio.
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Greens Restaurant
Vegetarian · 2 Marina Blvd
The vegetarian restaurant in Fort Mason Center welcomes well-behaved dogs in its outdoor dining pavilion. Dogs stay leashed and under the table.
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Isa
French · 3324 Steiner St
A French restaurant on Steiner Street in the Marina where dogs can join you at the outdoor tables.
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Palm House
2032 Union St
A Cow Hollow restaurant on Union Street with a patio where dogs are welcome.
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Radhaus
German · 2 Marina Blvd
A Bavarian beer hall and restaurant at Fort Mason Center. Dogs can join you at an outdoor table.
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Rose's Cafe
Italian · 2298 Union St
An Italian neighborhood restaurant on Union Street in Cow Hollow with a dog-friendly patio. Staff bring water bowls and hand out dog biscuits.
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Tacolicious Marina
Mexican · 2250 Chestnut St
The Marina branch of the local taco chain has an outdoor patio and sidewalk seating that OpenTable marks as dog friendly.
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The Black Horse London Pub
Pub · 1514 Union St
A tiny British-style pub on Union Street where well-behaved dogs are welcome and often settle in at the bar. Small, calm dogs fit the space best.
Mission District
Southern Neighborhoods · 10 places · See Mission District-
Bender's Bar & Grill
Bar · 806 S Van Ness Ave
A Mission bar and grill where dogs are welcome both inside and on the patio. Live music nights can be loud for dogs.
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Beretta Valencia
Italian · 1199 Valencia St
The original Beretta, an Italian restaurant and cocktail bar on Valencia Street, lets dogs join diners on its outdoor patio.
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Blue Plate
American · 3218 Mission St
An American comfort-food restaurant on outer Mission Street; dogs can join you at an outdoor table on the lower patio.
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Casements
Bar · 2351 Mission St
A Mission bar with a fenced-in patio where dogs can stretch out on warm days.
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Delfina
Italian · 3621 18th St
An Italian restaurant on 18th Street in the Mission has a sidewalk patio where dogs are welcome and get a water bowl.
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Doc's Clock
Bar · 2417 Mission St
A narrow Mission Street cocktail bar that welcomes dogs. Big breeds may feel squeezed at peak hours.
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El Metate
Mexican · 2406 Bryant St
A casual Mexican spot in the Mission that allows dogs at its outdoor tables. There are only a handful of them, so slower hours are easier.
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El Rio
Bar · 3158 Mission St
A long-standing Mission bar with a big, heated back patio. Dogs are welcome, though daytime or quiet evenings suit them best.
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Elixir
Cocktail bar · 3200 16th St
A Mission cocktail bar on 16th Street that welcomes dogs inside.
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Wise Sons Jewish Delicatessen
Jewish deli · 3150 24th St
The original Wise Sons deli on 24th Street in the Mission; dogs can sit with you at the two sidewalk tables, but must wait outside while you order.
North Beach & Chinatown
North Side · 6 places · See North Beach & Chinatown-
Caffe Capriccio
Italian · 2200 Mason St
A small Italian spot at Mason and Chestnut in North Beach with dog-friendly sidewalk seating.
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Caffe Macaroni
Italian · 59 Columbus Ave
A small Italian restaurant on Columbus Avenue at the edge of North Beach; sit outside and your dog can join you.
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China Live
Chinese · 644 Broadway
A large Chinese food hall and restaurant on Broadway at the edge of Chinatown and North Beach, with dogs welcome in its semi-enclosed sidewalk dining area.
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Mama's on Washington Square
Breakfast · 1701 Stockton St
A long-running North Beach breakfast and brunch spot facing Washington Square; dogs can join you at the sidewalk tables.
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Original Joe's North Beach
Italian-American · 601 Union St
A classic Italian-American restaurant on Washington Square where dogs can join you at one of eight patio tables.
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Sotto Mare Oysteria & Seafood
Seafood · 552 Green St
A North Beach seafood and oyster house that welcomes leashed dogs at its outdoor tables.
Financial District & Embarcadero
Downtown · 5 places · See Financial District & Embarcadero-
EPIC Steak
Steakhouse · 369 The Embarcadero
An Embarcadero steakhouse with a bayside patio where leashed dogs are welcome.
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La Mar Cocina Peruana
Peruvian · Pier 1 1/2 The Embarcadero
A Peruvian restaurant on the Embarcadero waterfront with a partly covered, heated patio where dogs can join you.
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Pier 23 Cafe
American · Pier 23
A casual waterfront restaurant and bar on Pier 23 along the Embarcadero, with dogs welcome at the outdoor tables.
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Waterbar
Seafood · 399 The Embarcadero
A seafood restaurant by Rincon Park with Bay Bridge views, where dogs are welcome on the outdoor patio.
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Waterfront Restaurant
Seafood · 7 The Embarcadero
A seafood restaurant at Pier 7 on the Embarcadero with pet-friendly tables on its south patio.
SoMa & South Beach
Downtown · 5 places · See SoMa & South Beach-
54 Mint Cucina Romana
Italian · 16 Mint Plaza
A Roman-style Italian restaurant on Mint Plaza in SoMa where dogs can join you at an outdoor table for lunch or dinner.
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Black Hammer Brewing
Brewery · 544 Bryant St
A SoMa brewery taproom where dogs can join you at the bar; you may bring in outside food.
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Delancey Street Restaurant
American · 600 The Embarcadero
A South Beach restaurant on the Embarcadero, run by the Delancey Street Foundation, that welcomes dogs in its outdoor space.
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Pazzia
Italian · 337 3rd St
A small Italian restaurant in SoMa near Yerba Buena, with dogs welcome at its heated sidewalk patio.
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Shoji
Japanese · 140 New Montgomery St
A SoMa café by day and Japanese-inspired cocktail and sake bar later on, where leashed dogs are welcome on the heated patio.
Castro
Central · 4 places · See Castro-
Canela Bistro & Wine Bar
Spanish · 2272 Market St
A Spanish bistro and wine bar on Market Street in the Castro whose front outdoor tables are dog-friendly.
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Churchill
Cocktail bar · 198 Church St
A cocktail bar at Church and Market where leashed dogs are allowed inside.
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Fable
Californian · 558 Castro St
A Castro restaurant with a large garden patio where dogs can join you at an outdoor table.
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Starbelly
Californian · 3583 16th St
A Castro restaurant at 16th and Market with a few sidewalk tables where dogs are allowed; those tables are limited and fill up fast.
Fisherman's Wharf
North Side · 4 places · See Fisherman's Wharf-
Blue Mermaid Chowder House & Bar
Seafood · 495 Jefferson St
A chowder and seafood spot at the Argonaut Hotel near Fisherman's Wharf with a pet-friendly patio and a short menu made for dogs.
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Flying Ninja Sushi and Bar
Japanese · 461 Jefferson St
A sushi bar on Jefferson Street at Fisherman's Wharf with five outdoor tables where dogs are welcome.
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Scoma's Restaurant
Seafood · 1965 Al Scoma Way
A long-running Fisherman's Wharf seafood restaurant with two outdoor dining areas where dogs are welcome.
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Wipeout Bar & Grill
American · Pier 39
A surf-themed bar and grill on the lower level of Pier 39 with a heated outdoor patio where dogs can join you.
Mission Bay
Downtown · 4 places · See Mission Bay-
ATwater Tavern
American · 295 Terry A Francois Blvd
A Mission Bay waterfront tavern near Oracle Park where dogs can join you beside a table with harbor views.
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Mission Rock Resort
Seafood · 817 Terry A Francois Blvd
A two-level waterfront restaurant on the Mission Bay shoreline where dogs can join you at a table on the deck.
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SPARK Social SF
Food truck park · 601 Mission Bay Blvd N
An outdoor food truck park in Mission Bay that is listed among the city's dog-friendly places to eat and regularly hosts dog events.
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The Ramp
American · 855 Terry A Francois Blvd
A waterfront bar and restaurant on the bay at the edge of Mission Bay. It has a large outdoor patio that welcomes dogs.
Hayes Valley & Civic Center
Central · 3 places · See Hayes Valley & Civic Center-
Absinthe Brasserie & Bar
French · 398 Hayes St
A French brasserie in Hayes Valley. It has four outdoor tables where leashed dogs are welcome. Ask for one when you book.
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Brass Tacks
Cocktail bar · 488 Hayes St
A Hayes Valley cocktail bar where dogs are allowed on the patio.
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Lers Ros Thai
Thai · 307 Hayes St
A Thai restaurant in Hayes Valley with four outdoor tables where leashed dogs are welcome.
Inner Sunset & Golden Gate Park
West Side · 3 places · See Inner Sunset & Golden Gate Park-
Fireside Bar
Bar · 603 Irving St
An Inner Sunset neighborhood bar on Irving Street with a fireplace, where well-behaved, leashed dogs can come inside and settle in by the fire on foggy days.
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Pacific Catch
Seafood · 1200 9th Ave
A casual seafood restaurant at 9th Avenue and Lincoln Way, near Golden Gate Park, with an outdoor patio where dogs can join you at a table.
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Um.Ma
Korean · 1220 9th Ave
A Korean barbecue spot on 9th Avenue in the Inner Sunset where dogs can sit with you on the patio, which has picnic tables with built-in grill plates.
NoPa & Western Addition
Central · 3 places · See NoPa & Western Addition-
4505 Burgers & BBQ
BBQ · 705 Divisadero St
A casual burger and barbecue spot on Divisadero in NoPa with pet-friendly outdoor tables.
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Beretta Divisadero
Italian · 661 Divisadero St
Beretta's NoPa location on Divisadero has outdoor sidewalk tables where dogs can join their owners.
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Nopalito
Mexican · 306 Broderick St
A Mexican restaurant on Broderick Street with a semi-enclosed outdoor eating area where dogs are allowed.
Pacific Heights & Japantown
North Side · 3 places · See Pacific Heights & Japantown-
Pizzeria Delfina Pacific Heights
Pizza · 2406 California St
The Pacific Heights branch of the Neapolitan-style pizzeria, with a dog-friendly patio.
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Scopo Divino
Wine bar · 2800 California St #101
A wine bar and restaurant on California Street where dogs are welcome at the outside tables.
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Sweet Maple
Breakfast · 2101 Sutter St
A busy breakfast and brunch restaurant on Sutter Street that BringFido lists as pet-friendly, with a walk-up window.
Bernal Heights
Southern Neighborhoods · 2 places-
Barebottle Brewing Company
Brewery · 1525 Cortland Ave
A large warehouse brewery and taproom on Cortland Avenue at the foot of Bernal Hill; the brewery says to bring your four-legged friends, and dogs are welcome at the communal tables.
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Holy Water
Bar · 309 Cortland Ave
A small Bernal Heights tavern on Cortland Avenue where dogs come inside with their owners and collect belly rubs.
Dogpatch
Southern Neighborhoods · 2 places-
Piccino
Italian · 1001 Minnesota St
A Dogpatch Italian spot known for thin-crust pizza and antipasti; if you eat outside, your dog can join you.
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The Sea Star
Bar · 2289 3rd St
A long-running Dogpatch neighborhood bar with rotating Bay Area craft beer taps, described as dog-friendly.
Haight-Ashbury & Cole Valley
Central · 2 places-
Finnegans Wake
Bar · 937 Cole St
A Cole Valley neighborhood bar where bartenders greet dogs by name and keep treats behind the bar.
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Zazie
French · 941 Cole St
A Cole Valley French bistro with a heated, covered back patio where dogs are welcome. Monday night is dog night, with a discount on wine for diners who bring their dog.
Outer Sunset & Ocean Beach
West Side · 2 places-
Outerlands
New American · 4001 Judah St
An Outer Sunset restaurant on Judah Street whose outdoor tables are open to diners with dogs.
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Park Chalet Coastal Beer Garden
American · 1000 Great Hwy
A garden restaurant at the western edge of Golden Gate Park, across the Great Highway from Ocean Beach, with a big back lawn where leashed dogs can join you at the outdoor tables.
Russian Hill & Nob Hill
North Side · 2 places-
MyMy Coffee Shop
Breakfast · 1500 California St
A breakfast and brunch spot at California and Larkin streets where dogs are welcome at the sidewalk tables outside.
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Nob Hill Cafe
Italian · 1152 Taylor St
A small neighborhood Italian cafe on Nob Hill where dogs are welcome at the outdoor tables at lunch.
Lower Haight & Duboce Triangle
Central · 1 place-
Toronado
Bar · 547 Haight St
A long-running Lower Haight beer bar with dozens of taps. Leashed, well-behaved dogs are allowed inside, but the seating is tight.
Parkside, West Portal & Lake Merced
West Side · 1 place-
Trattoria Da Vittorio
Italian · 150 W Portal Ave
An Italian trattoria on West Portal Avenue serving pizza and pasta, with four outdoor tables where leashed dogs are welcome.
Potrero Hill
Southern Neighborhoods · 1 place-
Cracked & Battered Potrero Hill
American · 1434 18th St
A Potrero Hill spot on 18th Street with a few dog-friendly tables out front where leashed pets are welcome.
Presidio
North Side · 1 place-
Colibri Mexican Bistro (Presidio)
Mexican · 50 Moraga Ave
The Presidio location of Colibri Mexican Bistro, serving brunch, lunch and dinner, with well-behaved dogs welcome on the outdoor patio.
Richmond District
West Side · 1 place-
Pearl 6101
6101 California St
An Outer Richmond neighborhood restaurant with sidewalk tables where dogs can sit with you.
Treasure Island
1 place-
Mersea
Californian · 699 Avenue of the Palms
An outdoor restaurant and bar built from shipping containers on Treasure Island's Great Lawn, with views of the city skyline. It has a dog-friendly menu.
Union Square & Tenderloin
Downtown · 1 place-
Lapisara Eatery
Thai · 698 Post St
A Thai-American eatery on Post Street where dogs are welcome at the outdoor tables and get water bowls.
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Neighborhood by neighborhood
- Marina, Cow Hollow & Fort Mason (11): 'Napizza, Blackwood, Côte Ouest Bistro and more. All restaurants & bars in the Marina, Cow Hollow & Fort Mason
- Mission District (10): Bender's Bar & Grill, Beretta Valencia, Blue Plate and more. All restaurants & bars in the Mission District
- North Beach & Chinatown (6): Caffe Capriccio, Caffe Macaroni, China Live and more. All restaurants & bars in North Beach & Chinatown
- Financial District & Embarcadero (5): EPIC Steak, La Mar Cocina Peruana, Pier 23 Cafe and more. All restaurants & bars in the Financial District & Embarcadero
- SoMa & South Beach (5): 54 Mint Cucina Romana, Black Hammer Brewing, Delancey Street Restaurant and more. All restaurants & bars in SoMa & South Beach
- Castro (4): Canela Bistro & Wine Bar, Churchill, Fable and more. All restaurants & bars in the Castro
- Fisherman's Wharf (4): Blue Mermaid Chowder House & Bar, Flying Ninja Sushi and Bar, Scoma's Restaurant and more. All restaurants & bars at Fisherman's Wharf
- Mission Bay (4): Mission Rock Resort, The Ramp, ATwater Tavern and more. All restaurants & bars in Mission Bay
- Hayes Valley & Civic Center (3): Absinthe Brasserie & Bar, Brass Tacks, and Lers Ros Thai. All restaurants & bars in Hayes Valley & Civic Center
- Inner Sunset & Golden Gate Park (3): Fireside Bar, Pacific Catch, and Um.Ma. All restaurants & bars in the Inner Sunset & Golden Gate Park
- NoPa & Western Addition (3): 4505 Burgers & BBQ, Beretta Divisadero, and Nopalito. All restaurants & bars in NoPa & Western Addition
- Pacific Heights & Japantown (3): Pizzeria Delfina Pacific Heights, Scopo Divino, and Sweet Maple. All restaurants & bars in Pacific Heights & Japantown
- Bernal Heights (2): Barebottle Brewing Company and Holy Water.
- Dogpatch (2): Piccino and The Sea Star.
- Haight-Ashbury & Cole Valley (2): Zazie and Finnegans Wake.
- Outer Sunset & Ocean Beach (2): Outerlands and Park Chalet Coastal Beer Garden.
- Russian Hill & Nob Hill (2): MyMy Coffee Shop and Nob Hill Cafe.
- Lower Haight & Duboce Triangle (1): Toronado.
- Parkside, West Portal & Lake Merced (1): Trattoria Da Vittorio.
- Potrero Hill (1): Cracked & Battered Potrero Hill.
- Presidio (1): Colibri Mexican Bistro (Presidio).
- Richmond District (1): Pearl 6101.
- Treasure Island (1): Mersea.
- Union Square & Tenderloin (1): Lapisara Eatery.
Dogs on the patio, and the rules behind it
California law lets restaurants welcome dogs in outdoor dining areas, if the owner wants to. Your dog must be on a leash or in a carrier, stay off the seats and benches, and get to the patio without walking through the restaurant. Food and water for dogs has to come in disposable containers (AB 1965). It is the restaurant's call, so a place that took dogs last year may say no this year. If you are not sure, call ahead.
San Francisco is cool and windy more often than it is warm. Several patios on this list are heated or covered, like the back patio at Zazie in Cole Valley, which has a dog night on Mondays. On the waterfront, the Embarcadero and Fisherman's Wharf have several restaurants with bay views and dog-friendly outdoor tables, such as Waterbar and Scoma's.
Places with a dog menu
Blue Mermaid Chowder House & Bar and Mersea have food made just for dogs. The note on each place says what the source mentions.
Dog-friendly bars and breweries
Our list has 16 bars, pubs and breweries in San Francisco where dogs are welcome, among them Bender's Bar & Grill, Barebottle Brewing Company, Black Hammer Brewing, Brass Tacks, Casements, Churchill and more.
Dogs inside
Inside, places that cook and serve food keep dogs out, apart from service animals. Where a source says dogs can come inside, it is a bar or a brewery: Bender's Bar & Grill, Barebottle Brewing Company, Churchill, Elixir, Fireside Bar, Holy Water, and Toronado. Small bars fill up fast, so a quiet afternoon is easier for you and your dog.
Before or after the park
Many of these places are a short walk from an off-leash area. The Mission has Dolores Park, the Marina is next to Crissy Field, and Park Chalet sits across the Great Highway from Ocean Beach. See all dog parks in San Francisco.
Frequently asked questions
Can I bring my dog to a restaurant in San Francisco?
Yes, to the patio at many places. California law allows restaurants to welcome dogs in outdoor dining areas, but each restaurant decides for itself. This list shows 78 places in San Francisco where a source says dogs are welcome.
Can dogs go inside restaurants in San Francisco?
Usually not. Places that serve food keep dogs out of the indoor dining area, except service animals. On our list, a source says dogs can come inside at Bender's Bar & Grill, Barebottle Brewing Company, Churchill, Elixir, Fireside Bar, Holy Water, and Toronado.
Which San Francisco restaurants have a dog menu?
Are there dog-friendly bars in San Francisco?
Yes. 16 of the places on our list are bars, pubs or breweries, such as Bender's Bar & Grill, Barebottle Brewing Company, Black Hammer Brewing, Brass Tacks and more.
Which neighborhood has the most dog-friendly restaurants in San Francisco?
Marina, Cow Hollow & Fort Mason (11) and Mission District (10) have the most places on our list.