With summer’s arrival, there are no shortages of amazing dog-friendly restaurants to visit throughout Texas.

To keep your pup comfortable, choose a restaurant with plenty of shade or plan your visit during the cooler parts of the day. Bring a portable water bowl in case the restaurant doesn’t provide one, and don’t forget a few treats or a chew toy to keep your dog entertained while you dine. A leash and poop bags are also essential for a stress-free outing. The 5 pet-friendly restaurants listed below offer a delicious variety of food, drinks, and desserts —perfect for enjoying a meal while spending quality time with your furry companion.

Cosmic Coffee + Beer Garden

Location: 121 Pickle Rd., Austin, TX 78704

Offering a cute and charming ambiance, Cosmic Coffee + Beer Garden features locally crafted and brewed beer along with live music, entertainment, and food in a garden setting. A pet-friendly environment, dogs are allowed and the restaurant provides water bowls and treats for visiting fury companions. An overall friendly and relaxing environment, stop by and check out their amazing food options including their breakfast tacos and burritos. Currently, there are two locations in Austin with a third location opening in the future. 

Perla’s Seafood & Oyster Bar

Location: 1400 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704

With outdoor patio seating for dogs, Perla’s Seafood & Oyster Bar offers dinner, lunch, and brunch with an amazing desert selection including their strawberry brown butter tart, housemade sorbet, and chocolate pistachio cake. Offering a wide variety of food options, check out their buttered lump blue crab omelet or their wood grilled Texas gulf oysters. With water bowls provided for your dog, stroll along to Perla’s with your pet and take in the relaxed and friendly atmosphere, a perfect place after walking your beloved pet companion. 

The Friendly Spot Ice House

Location: 943 S Alamo St, San Antonio, TX 78205 

Casual vibes and a great place to watch sporting games, The Friendly Spot Ice House in San Antonio offers delicious eats such as tacos, nachos, fries, and hamburgers. Kid-friendly menus are also available and feature mac & cheese, chicken nuggets and grilled cheese sandwiches. Don’t forget to bring your dog with you as the restaurant is pet-friendly on the outside patios. Water bowls are available for pets, and large LED screens allowing the attendees to enjoy entertainment. 

Woodshed Smokehouse    

Location: 3201 Riverfront Dr, Fort Worth, TX 76107

Located along The Trinity River in Fort Worth, Woodshed Smokehouse offers a diverse menu with items such as empanadas, grilled New Orleans oysters, cheese fondue, brisket, pork ribs plus much more. Enjoy the great atmosphere, food, and dog friendly outdoor patios. A perfect place to gather with your friends, family, colleagues, and pets, attendees will enjoy the laid back aesthetic and delicious food options. 

Rock & Brews

Location: 520 W State Hwy 114, Grapevine, TX 76051

Founded by Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley of the rock band Kiss, Rock and Brews has many locations around the U.S., and quite a few in Texas. This particular location has an outdoor patio area where you can hang out with your furry companion along with a dog friendly menu featuring items such as burger patties, bacon strips, chicken and rice bowls, and more. A perfect place for rock n roll vibes, great food plus music all the while bonding with your pet. 

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Originally from San Antonio, Jenny Castro has a passion for writing, travel, and discovering new topics. She loves Tex-Mex food, Tejano music and George Strait. Check her out on Instagram to keep up with her work and latest adventures.