Big appetite in the big apple? The top 10 best dog restaurants, NYC

There is a lot to bark about in the Big Apple! New York City is renowned for its diverse and wide selection of foods and drinks from every corner of the globe. If you’re having a hairy holiday or doggy day out in NYC, check out at least one of these pro-pet dog-friendly restaurants in the city that never sleeps…

Top 10 dog-friendly restaurants, NYC

1. Barking Dog
2. Bar Primi
3. Boris & Horton
4. The Wilson
5. Cookshop
6. Fred’s
7. Do or Dive Bar
8. Novita
9. Cafe Du Soleil
10. Pig Beach

1.Barking Dog

Location and map pin: 1678 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10128

When it comes to looking for the best dog-friendly restaurant in NYC, always trust the places that use an animal pun for its names. Located near Central Park, Barking Dog was created by dog lovers for dog lovers. Serving traditional American food and drinks, their belief in fur friends being family is a core part of how the restaurant is set up. Pooch pals are allowed inside and al fresco, so no need to worry about seating! They also offer tips for dog diners to make sure people and pets can dine in peace.

2. Bar Primi

Location and map pin: 325 Bowery, New York, NY 10003, United States

If you and your fellow furry friend are seeking a slick Italian experience in the East Village, look no further than Bar Primi. If you and your pooch enjoy a pasta party, this authentic Italian experience offers a pet-friendly atmosphere whilst you brunch, lunch or dinner. 

3. Boris & Horton

Location and map pin: 195 Avenue A, New York, NY 10009, United States

As perhaps the most infamous dog-friendly restaurant on our list, Boris & Horton is considered to be the OG of diners designed purely for doggos. From creating their own line of tasty treats to mutt merch, Boris & Horton is paw-fect for any pampered pooch. As well as welcoming newcomers, they also have various membership options which entitle pet parents to money off their branded snuffle snacks or accessories. Borton & Horton are more than one of the best dog-friendly restaurants NYC has to offer; they are a community.

4. The Wilson

Location and map pin: 132 W 27th St, New York, NY 10001, United States

Pup parents who are seeking a more ‘human’ experience, as well as a pet-friendly restaurant in NYC, The Wilson may be the place for you. Specializing in sumptuous seafood, The Wilson is a dog-friendly bar and eatery. Along with offering unusual breakfasts, classic cocktails, and top tail lobster, they also have their very own dog menu! This includes steak, chicken, or burger patty all served with steamed veg. You can also order doggo ice cream or a ‘pupsicle’ to help beat the heat.

5. Cookshop

Location and map pin: 156 10th Avenue at 20th Street, New York, NY, 10011

Cookshop prides itself on its locally sourced organic food, which would explain the excellent food reviews on Google! As dog-friendly restaurants in NYC go, this offers a rustic feeling of home with amazing Northeastern food. Pooch pals are always welcome and local fans often make an appearance on their Instagram page.

6. Fred’s

Location and map pin: 476 Amsterdam Ave., New York, NY 10024

Do you and your pup enjoy hearty, carb-friendly food? Well, Fred’s has you covered. With a mock British pub interior, Fred’s backstory is equally as wholesome as the decor. Named after the owner’s Labrador, Fred was part of Guiding Eyes for The Blind, a service dedicated to providing guide dogs for the blind or partially sighted. This fantastic organization still plays an important part of Fred’s ethos, making it one of the best dog-friendly restaurants in NYC.

7. Do or Dive Bar

Location and map pin: 1108 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11216, United States

If your hound is hardcore, or you’re looking for a more rock ‘n’ roll scene, Do or Dive Bar is arguably New York's best dog-friendly bar. Offering an excellent variety of craft beers and cocktails, dogs and their parents are allowed in at all hours. If you and your fur baby become regulars, you have the option to take part in their annual dog Halloween costume competition. Aw! 

8. Novita

Location and map pin: 102 E 22nd St, New York, NY 10010, United States

Back to the most sophisticated side of the tracks, let’s now head to Novita. With their spacious outdoor seating area perfect for every pooch, this dog-friendly restaurant offers a gentle combination of Italian-American style food in a trendy and chilled ambience.

9. Cafe Du Soleil

Location and map pin: 2723 Broadway, New York, NY 10025

When Alain and Nadine Chevreux moved from France to New York to set up Cafe Du Soleil, they wanted to create a place for the community. When searching for the best dog-friendly restaurants this authentic French cafe should be top of your list. Welcoming, bright, and paw-friendly, Cafe Du Soleil will make you and your fur baby part of their family.

10. Pig Beach

Location and map pin: 35-37 36th St Ground Floor, Astoria, NY 11106

Any pup parent who has walked past Pig Beach BBQ, will surely have had a tug-of-war with your dog on its leash. The smells of this all-American BBQ joint can be smelt 10 blocks from 36th Street, meaning your furry friend already has this place booked in their diaries. As dog dining goes in NYC, this is perhaps the best of the best dog-friendly restaurants in the city. Not only because of its paw-friendly outdoor seating set up, but because it is snuffle smelling heaven!  

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