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15 Best Dog-Friendly Bars and Restaurants in San Francisco

Because sometimes you just don't want to leave your best friend at home

by Dianne de Guzman and Paolo Bicchieri Updated Sep 26, 2024, 1:34pm PDT

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Provisions from Il Parco at Presidio Tunnel Tops

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by Dianne de Guzman and Paolo Bicchieri Updated Sep 26, 2024, 1:34pm PDT

This map is for those who understand that dogs are the light at the end of life’s many tunnels. And in San Francisco, there are plenty of those in the know. Indeed, the rumor is true: San Francisco is home to more dogs than children, according to the American Community Survey. The reasons behind that stat are likely financial- and housing-based — but, hey, enjoy the silver linings in Karl’s underbelly when you can. These 15 restaurants, bars, and cafes are here to serve dog lovers and their fluffy friends with ample outdoor seating.

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Il Parco

A park is a natural place for dogs, but throw in an extremely convenient takeaway window at Tunnel Tops spot Il Parco, and you’ve got a pitch-perfect outdoor hang with views of the Golden Gate Bridge. While your four-legged friend won’t be able to go inside the building, make use of that window and order a charcuterie and cheese board, or pastries and coffee, whatever will make the day sing.

215 Lincoln Boulevard, San Francisco, California 94129

Il Parco

Mattina

While not everyone would think of chic Italian dining with their dog — though Valencia Street’s Dogue SF is right there for that — Mattina in Pac Heights is happy to fill that niche. The sister restaurant to SPQR around the corner is an all-day cafe with outdoor seating, ideal for pooches.

2232 Bush St, San Francisco, CA 94115

A table of pastries and coffee.

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Red's Java House

Strolling San Francisco’s waterfront with a fuzzy pal is a well-known must-do in the city, and there’s hardly a better place to stop for a beer and a burger than this waterfront restaurant. There's ample outdoor seating in the literal shadow of the Bay Bridge so between the views and the crispy fish and chips, you’re guaranteed a good time.

pier 30 The Embarcadero S, San Francisco, CA 94105

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MoMo's Restaurant

While MoMo's is not a place you want to take your dog when the Giants are playing at home (too crowded), the patio makes the perfect spot to lunch and day drink with Squeakers pretty much every other time. The food can be a little pricey, but the drinks are reasonable and what's a pricey burger when you're lucky enough to have your best friend next to you?

760 2nd St, San Francisco, CA 94107

Anina

Hayes Valley has a healthy array of outdoor spaces for dogs, but not too much in the way of robust patios with top-tier cocktails. That’d be where Anina shows up, as the staff at the Hayes Street bar are huge, enormous fans of animals. This is a bar’s bar, as in no food, so plan accordingly.

482 Hayes St, San Francisco, CA 94102

Anina’s patio

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Simple Pleasures Cafe

In the Outer Richmond Simple Pleasures Cafe keeps large parties buzzing with a big parklet suited for groups of any size — including any amount of animals. The neighborhood institution has served the city since 1978 and, while it’s well-lit parklet is much newer, longtime residents need no instruction to get their morning fix on Balboa Street.

3434 Balboa St, San Francisco, CA 94121

Simple Pleasures Cafe

Spark Social SF

Mission Bay is arguably San Francisco’s most dynamic neighborhood, given Chase Center and its accompanying Thrive City plus all of the walkable spaces throughout the in-construction area. Enter, then, Spark Social, the East Side’s go-to food truck park and cozy firepit hangout. The whole thing, criss-crossing burrito dealers and dumpling purveyors, is dog-friendly.

601 Mission Bay Boulevard North, San Francisco, CA 94158

Outdoor seating at Spark Social SF

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Park Chalet Coastal Beer Garden

The lawn at Park Chalet can get a little crowded, but if your dog is friendly, it's the perfect spot to lay out a picnic blanket, drink beer, and listen to live music. Just be prepared for a parade of petting because when dogs and pints are involved, suddenly everyone wants to say hi. Fido wouldn't have it any other way.

1000 Great Hwy, San Francisco, CA 94121

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Zazie

While you can always bring your dog to one of Zazie's sidewalk tables, on Monday nights "Zazie Goes to the Dogs" and you can dine with your pooch on the heated and covered garden patio. What's crazier is that Zazie actually rewards you for bringing in your dog by providing endless dog treats and $10 off any bottle on the wine list.

941 Cole St, San Francisco, CA 94117

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Hook Fish Co.

San Francisco’s west side is probably the best neck of the city for hanging out with your dog, given the residential and spacious Avenues seeing far less car traffic than the rest of San Francisco. Hook Fish Co. (and its infamously long wait times for those equally famous fish burritos) makes a smart choice for dining with the dog. The restaurant’s tremendous parklet is usually busy but very dog-friendly.

4542 Irving St, San Francisco, CA 94122

Hook Fish Co.

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Bender's Bar & Grill

Bender's is a legit neighborhood dive bar with stiff drinks, two pool tables, ample bicycle "parking," a back patio, heavy metal on the jukebox, and some of the wildest “totzz” and hard shell tacos in town. Even better: You can totally bring your dog there and house-made dog treats are available for purchase so Fifi doesn't get too jealous of your food.

806 S Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110

Outerlands

Riley Bartlett took over Judah Street’s Outerlands in 2022, but the vibes of the Outer Sunset upscale restaurant remain very much the same. This is a terrific option for brunch with your partner and pooch as the tables outdoors are not suited for large parties. Enjoying Dutch pancakes and French toast alfresco, alongside one’s pup, is just wonderful.

4001 Judah St, San Francisco, CA 94122

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El Rio

There's nowhere better than El Rio's backyard on a sunny day, but dogs are allowed inside at this Mission dive as well, so it's also a great option when the fog blankets the city or it's raining, er, cats and dogs. And if that weren't enough, there's ping pong, a pool table, shuffleboard, dice games, and the bartenders make a mean margarita.

3158 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110

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All Good Pizza

The Bayview’s go-to outdoor dining space is from the same team behind neighborhood taco outlet Tato and warehouse coffee shop Alma. At All Good Pizza, there’s just so much room for a well-behaved dog to play and romp while one works through a pie, panini, or salad.

1605 Jerrold Ave, San Francisco, CA 94124

Outdoors at All Good Pizza.

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7 Mile House Sports Bar & Grill

7 Mile House is technically just south of San Francisco in Brisbane — it’s an old roadhouse at the seven-mile marker from the heart of the city. Regardless, it’s a classic in its own right, and beyond live music, American and Filipino food, and lots of drinks, the restaurant has a very serious affinity for dogs. See the dog menu and “yappy hour” with snacks for little Bummer and Lazarus, plus “dog beer” — that’s actually just water with some beef juice in it, but they don’t seem to know the difference.

2800 Bayshore Blvd, Brisbane, CA 94005

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Il Parco

215 Lincoln Boulevard, San Francisco, California 94129

A park is a natural place for dogs, but throw in an extremely convenient takeaway window at Tunnel Tops spot Il Parco, and you’ve got a pitch-perfect outdoor hang with views of the Golden Gate Bridge. While your four-legged friend won’t be able to go inside the building, make use of that window and order a charcuterie and cheese board, or pastries and coffee, whatever will make the day sing.

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Il Parco

Mattina

2232 Bush St, San Francisco, CA 94115

While not everyone would think of chic Italian dining with their dog — though Valencia Street’s Dogue SF is right there for that — Mattina in Pac Heights is happy to fill that niche. The sister restaurant to SPQR around the corner is an all-day cafe with outdoor seating, ideal for pooches.

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2232 Bush St, San Francisco, CA 94115

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A table of pastries and coffee.

Red's Java House

pier 30 The Embarcadero S, San Francisco, CA 94105

Strolling San Francisco’s waterfront with a fuzzy pal is a well-known must-do in the city, and there’s hardly a better place to stop for a beer and a burger than this waterfront restaurant. There's ample outdoor seating in the literal shadow of the Bay Bridge so between the views and the crispy fish and chips, you’re guaranteed a good time.

pier 30 The Embarcadero S, San Francisco, CA 94105

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MoMo's Restaurant

760 2nd St, San Francisco, CA 94107

While MoMo's is not a place you want to take your dog when the Giants are playing at home (too crowded), the patio makes the perfect spot to lunch and day drink with Squeakers pretty much every other time. The food can be a little pricey, but the drinks are reasonable and what's a pricey burger when you're lucky enough to have your best friend next to you?

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760 2nd St, San Francisco, CA 94107

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Anina

482 Hayes St, San Francisco, CA 94102

Hayes Valley has a healthy array of outdoor spaces for dogs, but not too much in the way of robust patios with top-tier cocktails. That’d be where Anina shows up, as the staff at the Hayes Street bar are huge, enormous fans of animals. This is a bar’s bar, as in no food, so plan accordingly.

482 Hayes St, San Francisco, CA 94102

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Anina’s patio

Simple Pleasures Cafe

3434 Balboa St, San Francisco, CA 94121

In the Outer Richmond Simple Pleasures Cafe keeps large parties buzzing with a big parklet suited for groups of any size — including any amount of animals. The neighborhood institution has served the city since 1978 and, while it’s well-lit parklet is much newer, longtime residents need no instruction to get their morning fix on Balboa Street.

3434 Balboa St, San Francisco, CA 94121

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Simple Pleasures Cafe

Spark Social SF

601 Mission Bay Boulevard North, San Francisco, CA 94158

Mission Bay is arguably San Francisco’s most dynamic neighborhood, given Chase Center and its accompanying Thrive City plus all of the walkable spaces throughout the in-construction area. Enter, then, Spark Social, the East Side’s go-to food truck park and cozy firepit hangout. The whole thing, criss-crossing burrito dealers and dumpling purveyors, is dog-friendly.

601 Mission Bay Boulevard North, San Francisco, CA 94158

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Outdoor seating at Spark Social SF

Park Chalet Coastal Beer Garden

1000 Great Hwy, San Francisco, CA 94121

The lawn at Park Chalet can get a little crowded, but if your dog is friendly, it's the perfect spot to lay out a picnic blanket, drink beer, and listen to live music. Just be prepared for a parade of petting because when dogs and pints are involved, suddenly everyone wants to say hi. Fido wouldn't have it any other way.

1000 Great Hwy, San Francisco, CA 94121

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Zazie

941 Cole St, San Francisco, CA 94117

While you can always bring your dog to one of Zazie's sidewalk tables, on Monday nights "Zazie Goes to the Dogs" and you can dine with your pooch on the heated and covered garden patio. What's crazier is that Zazie actually rewards you for bringing in your dog by providing endless dog treats and $10 off any bottle on the wine list.

941 Cole St, San Francisco, CA 94117

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Hook Fish Co.

4542 Irving St, San Francisco, CA 94122

San Francisco’s west side is probably the best neck of the city for hanging out with your dog, given the residential and spacious Avenues seeing far less car traffic than the rest of San Francisco. Hook Fish Co. (and its infamously long wait times for those equally famous fish burritos) makes a smart choice for dining with the dog. The restaurant’s tremendous parklet is usually busy but very dog-friendly.

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4542 Irving St, San Francisco, CA 94122

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Hook Fish Co.

Bender's Bar & Grill

806 S Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110

Bender's is a legit neighborhood dive bar with stiff drinks, two pool tables, ample bicycle "parking," a back patio, heavy metal on the jukebox, and some of the wildest “totzz” and hard shell tacos in town. Even better: You can totally bring your dog there and house-made dog treats are available for purchase so Fifi doesn't get too jealous of your food.

806 S Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110

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Outerlands

4001 Judah St, San Francisco, CA 94122

Riley Bartlett took over Judah Street’s Outerlands in 2022, but the vibes of the Outer Sunset upscale restaurant remain very much the same. This is a terrific option for brunch with your partner and pooch as the tables outdoors are not suited for large parties. Enjoying Dutch pancakes and French toast alfresco, alongside one’s pup, is just wonderful.

4001 Judah St, San Francisco, CA 94122

Visit Website

Outerlands door with name

El Rio

3158 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110

There's nowhere better than El Rio's backyard on a sunny day, but dogs are allowed inside at this Mission dive as well, so it's also a great option when the fog blankets the city or it's raining, er, cats and dogs. And if that weren't enough, there's ping pong, a pool table, shuffleboard, dice games, and the bartenders make a mean margarita.

3158 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110

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All Good Pizza

1605 Jerrold Ave, San Francisco, CA 94124

The Bayview’s go-to outdoor dining space is from the same team behind neighborhood taco outlet Tato and warehouse coffee shop Alma. At All Good Pizza, there’s just so much room for a well-behaved dog to play and romp while one works through a pie, panini, or salad.

1605 Jerrold Ave, San Francisco, CA 94124

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Outdoors at All Good Pizza.

7 Mile House Sports Bar & Grill

2800 Bayshore Blvd, Brisbane, CA 94005

7 Mile House is technically just south of San Francisco in Brisbane — it’s an old roadhouse at the seven-mile marker from the heart of the city. Regardless, it’s a classic in its own right, and beyond live music, American and Filipino food, and lots of drinks, the restaurant has a very serious affinity for dogs. See the dog menu and “yappy hour” with snacks for little Bummer and Lazarus, plus “dog beer” — that’s actually just water with some beef juice in it, but they don’t seem to know the difference.

2800 Bayshore Blvd, Brisbane, CA 94005

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