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Top 10 Dog Friendly Restaurants in Northern Virginia

June 8, 2018 by Mary Telesz

cute white dog lying down in one of the best dog friendly restaurants in Northern VirginiaDog owners spend so much time away from their pets during the week. Work, evening commitments, and more can get in the way. There’s no reason to make dining out yet another occasion on which you have to spend time without your dog. There are dozens of restaurants across Northern Virginia that are happy to have both you and your dog visit them for breakfast, dinner, and everything in between. Here, in no particular order, are 10 dog friendly restaurants in Northern Virginia with outdoor seating areas as well as dog friendly treats and events for you to enjoy together.

Jaleo

You may not think that such a celebrated restaurant would like the idea of dogs underfoot, but Jaleo is more than happy to have you and your pooch. Chef Jose Andres’s national treasure of a restaurant serves delicious tapas and other Spanish delights and can accommodate dogs at one of its 20 outdoor patio tables. Jaleo offers brunch, lunch, dinner, and special pre-theater and sangria hour — the restaurant’s version of happy hour — menus at its Arlington location.

Fire Works Pizza

The downtown Leesburg location of this local pizza joint has a gorgeous patio, where dogs can enjoy a bowl of water and a biscuit or dog-friendly menu items like meatballs. Owners can dine on a wide variety of wood-fired pizzas, appetizers like mac and cheese and bruschetta, and rotating daily specials. Fire Works also has an extensive beer list that lets any beer lover find the perfect pint to go with their slice. It’s a great option for a casual evening out.

Carlyle Grand Cafe

Take a step back in time at the 50s themed Carlyle Grand Cafe in Arlington. The restaurant serves classics like milkshakes and burgers, and also makes a killer cocktail. They’re particularly well known for their brunch specials, including large and small salads, sandwiches, burgers, egg scrambles, and steak and eggs. Call ahead to make sure their seasonal patio is open before stopping by with your four legged friend.

Cafe Montmartre

dog standing on the patio of a great dog friendly restaurant in Northern VirginiaReston’s Cafe Montmartre serves fresh Viet-French food and has a beautiful patio area where dogs are welcome to hang out. The cafe serves brunch, lunch, and dinner, and has French-focused menus as well as one devoted entirely to more traditional Vietnamese food for guests looking for something a little different. Cafe Montmartre provides live music several nights per week, with styles ranging from groovy 70s hits to 1930s jazz. Dancing is encouraged!

The Dairy Godmother

This frozen custard shop serves vanilla and chocolate frozen custard, sorbets, and homemade marshmallows every day, with a special “flavor of the day” custard that changes almost daily. While dogs will need to stay outside the store itself, they won’t be left out entirely. The Dairy Godmother sells puppy pops, which are wheat-free treats made with yogurt and either banana or pumpkin, and Squirrels, which are homemade dog biscuits that taste toasty and delicious thanks to barley malt. These all-natural treats are also made with wheat flour, eggs, and oil.

Dogwood Tavern

The aptly-named Dogwood Tavern offers a wide variety of comfort food delights in rustic environs. The restaurant has a burger of the month special, an ever-changing beer list, monthly cocktail specials, and live music on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights. The Falls Church restaurant has something for everyone, including outdoor seating that’s perfect for you and your dog.

Cantina D’Italia

With two locations, Cantina D’Italia is a convenient choice when you’re out and about with your dog. The restaurant has outdoor patio space and serves up classic Italian meals alongside original specials like Salmon Cantina and Gnocchi Alle Chef. Diners can choose from pizza, pasta, sandwiches, chicken, veal, and seafood dishes, among other options, as well as a variety of wines and cocktails.

Noodles & Company

This innovative chain serves noodle dishes from all over the world. Have Italian pasta, Japanese pan noodles, Thai curry, American mac and cheese, and more. Noodles & Company also offers appetizers and snacks with international flair. There’s even zucchini noodles, or zoodles, for a healthier or gluten free option, and perfectly portioned kids meals for the little ones. Pets can’t follow you inside when you order, but they’re welcome to curl up beside you at the outdoor patio area afterwards.

Clare and Don’s Beach Shack

black retriever sitting out in the lawn of a Northern Virginia restaurant that is dog friendlyThis Falls Church favorite serves seafood of all kinds, from fried clams to grilled fish to boiled shrimp, as well as burgers, a selection of Mexican dishes, and decadent desserts like fried Oreo sundaes. The shack hosts karaoke nights once per month, trivia nights, and live music too. Well-behaved dogs are welcome to join their owners in the outdoor seating area.

Jackson 20

Jackson 20, located in Alexandria, serves hearty American fare in what it calls a state of perpetual celebration. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and cocktails alike are made from locally sourced ingredients, ensuring a fresh bite or sip every time. The restaurant hosts weekly happy hours and yoga classes, among other creative events, but dog owners simply can’t miss the Tuesday evening Yappy Hour. Lucky dogs who get taken out for this event are treated to pup-tinis and other dog-friendly delights, while owners can sip on some drinks of their own and enjoy the outdoor space.

Dining out with a pet can feel daunting at first, but a little bit of research can go a long way. There are plenty of cafes, restaurants, and even fine-dining locations with outdoor patios, courtyards, or strategically placed tables that will happily welcome both of you. You’ll enjoy the quality time, and your dog will probably appreciate a few stolen bites of whatever you’re having.

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Taylor Smith
Taylor Smith
21:22 03 Oct 21
I never worry when Mary and team take care of my dog!
Michæl Silva
Michæl Silva
21:38 01 Jul 22
Mary at Paw Pals Pet Sitting is the greatest! She has helped me train my pooch Chico how play nice with other dogs and for that I am extremely grateful! A+A+A+A+A+A
Kwi Kim
Kwi Kim
22:37 17 Jun 22
I hired Paw Pals based on my sister’s referral. Meet & greet was very thorough and detailed. I was surprised that my finicky cat came to check the sitter out. Subsequently, a sitter watched my cat over several separate visits, and it was clear through the visit reports that my cat loved the sitter. All the visits were completed having followed my directions & with professionalism.I would highly recommend Paw Pals to anyone who’s looking for a dependable, personable, & professional sitter.
Joseph Walter
Joseph Walter
19:55 13 Jun 22
Paw Pals provided a large number of photos of our pets along with a personalized message on how our pets were doing with every single visit. I would highly recommend using Paw Pals, we'll be continuing to use them whenever we go on vacation.
Ashley Manning
Ashley Manning
09:50 11 Jun 22
Highly recommend as pet sitters!Initially, a sitter from the company will visit the house to meet the pets and learn where everything is. Tatiana took careful notes and we got her some spare keys.While we are away, Paw Pals sends sitters to come and look after our boys. They feed them, scoop litter, bring in mail and packages, and they will even manage trash, recycling, blinds and lights so that everything is comfortable for our kitties. Each time they check in, we receive an email message with updates and pictures, which is so comforting when we are on the road.Also, if you don’t let Paw Pals know when you are home, they assume something has happened and will continue to care for your babies. If something were to happen, I know they would be okay.Five stars for Paw Pals!
Brian Wood
Brian Wood
04:08 22 May 22
We have used Paw Pals for a number of years now and would highly recommend to anyone looking for help with their pets. Great communication from owner Mary and flexibility to make adjustments in schedule as life changes over time. Have had a consistent set of walkers who have gotten to know our pup and the various walking routes around our neighborhood quite well.
Lesley Bush
Lesley Bush
13:58 18 Mar 22
We can't rave enough about Paw Pals. They took care of our 18 year old Cat and 20 year old Chinchilla while we were away and when our flight got cancelled, they were so accommodating and available last minute for an extra day. We worked with Jen to coordinate visits from Miko and Danny. I loved the pictures and updates on how our Lil geriatric guys were doing. Thanks a million, Paw Pals!! Our special pets were so well cared for.
Sebastian Barnes
Sebastian Barnes
01:06 17 Jan 22
I have used Paw Pals for several trips over the last few months, and they have been phenomenal every time! Mary is extremely kind and responsive, and she makes sure that my cat and dog have the care that they need every time I am out of town. All of the pet sitters that I've had have been incredibly sweet to my pets, and they treat them like their own! Will gladly continue using Paw Pals every time I need a sitter.
Julie Shildt
Julie Shildt
17:45 14 Nov 21
It has been a pleasure doing business with paw pals. We have used this company for several trips we have taken over the past 6 months. They have been wonderful caretakers for our 2 cats. Anytime there is ever a question they don't hesitate to give us a call and they leave the best notes and pictures in the emailed report of each visit. We are so glad have found such a great company.
Andrea Hall
Andrea Hall
22:45 03 Oct 20
I wasn't sure about hiring a new doggie walker service... after all they are our kiddos... my babies were in great hands and I felt relaxed having them in their care. Thank you for everything!
Katie McCune
Katie McCune
19:19 15 Jul 21
I honestly cannot recommend Mary and her whole crew enough! We started using Mary originally about 7 years ago to stop by occasionally when our Aussie Lana was younger. Over the next couple years Lana stayed with Mary and her family for a couple weekends when we went on vacation. When we moved to our new house in Manassas, Lana stayed with Sam, who lives in Manassas, overnight for moving day, and did great. Right before the pandemic, we adopted our second Aussie, Goose, and Mary recommended a fantastic trainer for him.We now have weekly walks for the dogs, and they love all of their walkers! Trevor, Paul, Hazel, Sofie, and probably a couple others have helped Goose get used to more people, and have helped my husband and me when our schedules are crazy.Paw Pals is our go-to for any help with our dogs, so I highly recommend them!
Alexandra Hill
Alexandra Hill
22:43 23 May 21
I was a nervous mommy to leave my cats with a sitter service for the first time. Paw Pals went above and beyond to care for my cats and ease a nervous mommy. I already made a reservation to use them again!
Cindy Welgoss
Cindy Welgoss
13:12 27 Nov 20
We have been using Paw Pals for several years, and through a variety of pets that we have loved. Mary and her team have always been *exceptional* in every way. They are professional, courteous, and truly love our fur family! Mary herself is an organized and stellar administrator of her pet care business, keeping detailed records of our pet’s needs, scheduled pet visits, payments, and balance due easy to keep track of as the pet owner. The pet caretaking team is reliable and trustworthy. When our dogs see any of their Paw Pal friends, they get SO excited to see them! Follow up comments are left via text to keep the pet owner informed of the visit and how the pets are faring. Paw Pals has allowed our family the peace of mind to leave our pets at home, for work, weekend getaways and longer times away when necessary, where they are the most comfortable and familiar. We are grateful to Mary and her team for giving us the ability to enjoy pet ownership without feeling tied down. The responsibility of having pets comes with the need to keep them safe and comfortable at all times, and Mary and her team affords us this when our family has to be away.
Dr Tammy Cashion
Dr Tammy Cashion
21:11 12 Mar 19
We have used Paw pals pet sitting on multiple occasions for our bunnies while we are away. Many pet sitters are not interested in small pets however; Mary and her team, are amazing and we trust her implicitly! We are very happy with the outstanding service we have received from her team including texts and photos of our pets when we are out of town. They always go the extra mile and we highly recommend them!
Kristin Conrad
Kristin Conrad
16:00 16 Nov 19
We are so grateful we found Mary and her team at Paw Pals. They are exceptionally responsive, amazingly organized and detail-oriented.We have such peace of mind when we travel knowing our home and pets are so well cared for. Paw Pals is the best pet sitting service we’ve used, and we’re so happy we found them.
Katie Russell
Katie Russell
15:01 17 May 20
Paw Pals is fantastic! I have had a great experience with Mary! Compassionate, professional, responsive, and prompt! Thank you!
Phillip Evans
Phillip Evans
14:38 11 Jul 20
When we adopted our new dog in January, Paw Pals agreed to walk her and give her some outside time so she wasn't in the crate all day. She loved her dog walker and you could see her excitement every time the walker showed up. We moved out of the area but would recommend Paw Pals to anyone needing someone to care for their pets.
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