Dog-Friendly Scottsdale
Scottsdale is easy to visit with a dog: Old Town's patios, breweries near the Airpark, resort restaurants and four city dog parks. We list 58 dog-friendly restaurants and bars, 6 dog-friendly cafés and 5 dog parks in Scottsdale, Paradise Valley and Fountain Hills. Every place has a source that says dogs are welcome.
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Eating out with a dog in Scottsdale
Arizona has no statewide law on dogs at restaurants. In Maricopa County, which includes Scottsdale, a restaurant may welcome pet dogs on its patio only after the county has approved it; dogs stay on a leash, off the seats and tables, and reach the patio without walking through the restaurant (Maricopa County). Dogs are not allowed indoors where food is served, except service animals.
Old Town and the Airpark
Old Town Scottsdale has the most places on our list, around Scottsdale Road, Main Street, Brown Avenue and the Waterfront. The Airpark and Kierland area further north has breweries and the patios at Kierland Commons and Scottsdale Quarter. 10 places serve something made for dogs, such as Brat Haus, Diego Pops, Echo Coffee, Farm & Craft, Morning Squeeze and more.
Dog parks and the Preserve
The City of Scottsdale runs four fenced dog parks, from Chaparral in the south to Thompson Peak in the north, and Fountain Hills has Desert Vista. In the McDowell Sonoran Preserve, dogs must stay on a hand-held leash no longer than six feet, and the city advises leaving dogs at home when it is over 90°F (City of Scottsdale).
Frequently asked questions
Are dogs allowed on restaurant patios in Scottsdale?
Yes, where the restaurant has a dog-friendly patio approved by Maricopa County. This list has 58 restaurants and bars in Scottsdale, Paradise Valley and Fountain Hills where a source says dogs are welcome.
Which Scottsdale restaurants have a dog menu?
Brat Haus, Diego Pops, Echo Coffee, Farm & Craft, Morning Squeeze, O.H.S.O. Brewery + Distillery, PHX Beer Co. Brewery & Lakeside Restaurant, Sip Coffee & Beer House, Soul Cafe, and Weft & Warp Art Bar + Kitchen.
Are dogs allowed on trails in the McDowell Sonoran Preserve?
Yes, on a hand-held leash no longer than six feet at all times. The city advises leaving your dog at home when it is over 90°F.
How many dog parks are there in Scottsdale?
The City of Scottsdale runs four fenced dog parks: Chaparral, Horizon, Thompson Peak and Vista del Camino. Fountain Hills has Desert Vista Dog Park.