15 dog-friendly restaurants in San Francisco

Tucking into local bites is one of the best ways to get a feel for a new place, so while you’re house sitting in California, we’d really recommend checking out the dog friendly restaurants San Francisco has to offer. There’s a serious scene for pooch-safe dining across the Golden City, so we haven’t held back in finding you the town’s top spots for eating out with your new pooch pals. Before we roll our sleeves up and get stuck in, just note that restaurant rules and regulations change all the time, so always double check before rocking up with your four-pawed friend.

15 dog-friendly restaurants in San Francisco

1. Park Chalet
2. Fable
3. Beach Chalet Brewery and Restaurant
4. The Front Porch
5. Mad Dog in the Fog
6. Kitchen Story
7. Del Popolo
8. Kona’s Street Market
9. Zazie
10. Tacolicious
11. Pacific Catch
12. Absinthe Brasserie and Bar
13. Beretta
14. Stable Cafe
15. Rose’s Cafe

Park Chalet

Address and map pin: 1000 Great Hwy, San Francisco, CA 94121

If you’re pet sitting in San Fran’s northwest and you’re on the lookout for the dog friendly restaurants San Francisco has to offer, be sure to check out Park Chalet during your stay. A great little celebration spot for you and your new pooch pal, you can find coastal bites (think clam chowder, fish tacos and lobster rolls) alongside American classics if fish isn’t your thing. Check out the restaurant’s patio and conservatory and book ahead to double check that this side of the restaurant is still dog-friendly. And just for the record, this spot is on uber eats and pick-up, so if you’re out for walkies or you’d prefer to munch from home, know that take-out is an option with Park Chalet.

Fable

Address and map pin:  558 Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94114

If cute outdoor eateries with heaps of greenery and fairy lights to set the scene are your thing, check out Fable to round-off your San Fran pet sitting adventure. No matter how chilly it is, your pooch can accompany you outside in the restaurant’s patio area - it’s fully heated so perfect for pet people and canine company. The restaurant prioritizes seasonal ingredients, so the ever-changing menu is sure to be super nutritious, top-quality, and without the pretense of fine dining. Also find a thoughtfully curated wine list that pairs perfectly with the restaurant’s delicious menu.

Beach Chalet Brewery and Restaurant

Address and map pin: 1000 Great Hwy, San Francisco, CA 94121

If you’ve got a day filled with sightseeing planned with your pooch by your side, then you’re probably on the look-out for dog friendly restaurants in San Francisco by the city’s top attractions. It goes without saying that one of San Fran’s most famous monuments is Golden Gate Bridge, so head for a pitstop with your pooch pal to Beach Chalet Brewery and Restaurant - set in a historic building in no less than Golden Gate Park, you can soak up the ocean views and sip on a housemade craft beer and traditional American dishes.

The Front Porch

Address and map pin: 65 29th St, San Francisco, CA 94110

If you’re after hearty dog friendly restaurants in San Francisco that will leave you feeling full in the belly and the heart, head to The Front Porch. Find a menu filled with homey Southern dishes along with Caribbean comfort food that we can only imagine will feel like a warm hug! If you’re bringing your new pup pal along, be sure to give the restaurant a call first as the dog-friendly area on the front porch is pretty popular, and is sure to fill up at peak times.

Mad Dog in the Fog

Address and map pin: 1568 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117

If it’s an English pint and a game of soccer that floats your boat, head to Mad Dog in the Fog - an English pub with a wide beer selection and screens to watch the games. Pups of all shapes and sizes are welcome here, so don’t be afraid to bring your pooch pal along to join in the fun for a dog-friendly dining experience. Before planning your trip though, it’s always worth checking with pet parents that their precious pooch is used to sitting in pubs and being surrounded by sports fans - while some pups will be totally relaxed in this atmosphere, others may find it intimidating.

Kitchen Story

Address and map pin: 3499 16th St, San Francisco, CA 94114, United States

If you’re pet sitting in San Fran and you’re after somewhere cozy to bring your new canine pal a little in-land, head to Kitchen Story. Sitting in the heart of the city’s Castro district, the restaurant serves up traditional Californian dishes (think scrambled eggs, burgers and sandwiches), but with an Asian twist. Expect top-notch, well thought-out dishes, a cozy vibe and a perfect pooch-friendly patio where dogs and their humans are more than welcome to swing by for a bite to eat and something to drink between walkies.

Del Popolo

Address and map pin: 855 Bush St, San Francisco, CA 94108, United States

Del Popolo is perfect if you’re after dog-friendly restaurants in San Francisco serving up traditional wood-fired Italian pizza. Think again if it’s a thick, slightly greasy American slice that floats your boat - this place puts their heart and soul into Neapolitan-style pizza, served alongside American small bites and a great choice of beer and wine. If you’re bringing your pooch pal along, book a table in the restaurant’s garden deck, where potty-trained pups are more than welcome to sit pretty under the table.

Kona’s Street Market

Address and map pin: 32 3rd St, San Francisco, CA 94103, United States

If you’re after restaurants that are dog-friendly, Kona’s Street Market goes one step further - the place was named after the owner’s pup, so it’s no shock to us that pup pals of all shapes and sizes are completely welcome. And forgive us here - Kona’s Street Market might be a bar and not a restaurant, but we loved how pooch-loving these guys clearly are! Explore the menu’s cocktails from around the world - celebrating ingredients from different cultures, you’re sure to find a tipple you like here.

Zazie

Address and map pin: 941 Cole St, San Francisco, CA 94117, United States

Zazie is pancake heaven, so if you’re after the dog friendly restaurants San Francisco has to offer that will fill your American food fix, swing by. Also find a series of French classics that you simply can’t go wrong with at dinner time, and enjoy alongside your pooch pal on the restaurant’s outdoor heated patio. Not only are pups welcome all week round, they host a Monday night special where pups are encouraged to bring their humans - a great way to meet the locals and socialize your pooch pal with the surrounding canine community!

Tacolicious

Address and map pin: 2250 Chestnut St., San Francisco, CA 94123, United States /741 Valencia St., San Francisco, CA 94110, United States

If Mexican food is your thing, this dog friendly restaurant in SF has two branches, so whether you’re at one end of the city or the other, you’ve got the option to swing by with your pup for a plate of delicious, zesty tacos. Also pop along for the restaurant’s happy hour (which your canine pal is also welcome for, as this restaurant comes with a dog-friendly patio, naturally), or stop for taco Tuesday and enjoy a plate of ready-to-assemble tacos and a pitcher of margaritas at a discounted price.

Pacific Catch

Address and map pin: 1200 9th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94122, United States / 2027 Chestnut Street San Francisco, CA 94123, United States

The clue is in the name with this one! If you’re after pet friendly restaurants in San Francisco serving up the best bites the ocean has to offer, head to Pacific Catch. With two locations across the city, fresh fish served in interesting ways with heaps of flavor and color will never be too far away. And the best part? Your pooch is totally welcome for the experience, too. Also if you’re pet sitting in San Fran on the regular and local eats are your thing, be sure to check out the restaurant’s reward scheme.

Absinthe Brasserie and Bar

Address and map pin: 398 Hayes St, San Francisco, CA 94102, United States

If you’re into higher-end dining, then check out Absinthe Brasserie and Bar - a dog friendly restaurant in SF that puts plate quality and refined food at the front and center. Sitting in the city’s Hayes Valley neighborhood, you can expect a creative French menu, classic (yet incredibly well-shaken) cocktails and a warm atmosphere with welcoming turn-of-the-century style decor inside.

Beretta

Address and map pin: 1199 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94110 United States,/661 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94117, United States

If it’s more casual pet friendly restaurants in San Francisco you’re after, head to Beretta - a totally dog-loving spot with a hearty menu of Italian pizza, small bite plates and cocktails. And no matter which side of town you happen to be on, cocktails and pizza are just around the corner with this restaurant’s multiple locations. If you’re bringing your new pooch pal along for the fun, be sure to contact the restaurant beforehand to check whether you need to book.

Stable Cafe

Address and map pin: 2128 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94110

Let’s face it - sometimes evenings are better spent with our pooch pals curled up on the sofa for copious fluffy snuggles. So, along with all the dog-friendly San Francisco restaurants we’ve explored, we thought we’d also show you Stable Cafe - the perfect, pooch-friendly daytime spot that’s the ideal pit stop for walkies. Sitting in San Francisco’s Mission district, it’s the ideal cozy spot for your pooch to have an afternoon snooze while you refuel with a coffee and a light cafe bite.

Rose’s Cafe

Address and map pin: 2298 Union St, San Francisco, CA 94123

If you’re pet sitting in San Fran’s Cow Hollow neighborhood, you might have passed by Rose’s Cafe - a perfectly pup-friendly spot with outdoor seating that offers breakfast classics, pizza, soups, and more hearty cafe-style dishes that are perfect for a no-fuss pit stop with your canine companion.

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