Searching for that paw-fect place to celebrate National Dog Day on August 26? To show our furry friends some extra appreciation this year, here is the list of South Florida’s top dog-friendly dining destinations to enjoy delicious eats. This list includes pet menus featuring Doggie Sushi and Sweet Potato Treats, as well as outdoor hot spots where diners can bring their four-legged besties.
Lincoln Road
Lincoln Road, situated in the heart of Miami Beach, is a premier pedestrian promenade where families, individuals and even models walk their dogs. It’s also home to dozens of alfresco dining options, including Issabella’s, Tapelia and The Cheesecake Factory. Keep the fun going and treat your pup with a stop at Bonefly, where you can find luxury pet supplies ranging from crystal bone collars to pink quilt-patterned harnesses.
LT Steak & Seafood
Located within the famously dog-friendly hotel The Betsy South Beach (led by three adorable CEOs (Canine Executive Officers), LT Steak & Seafood is a casually elegant dining destination perfect for pups. Guests can enjoy New American dishes with their furry friends on the outdoor patio facing Ocean Drive. The menu, helmed by award-winning Chef Laurent Tourondel, features a range of fresh dishes made with locally sourced ingredients, from sushi rolls and flatbreads to grilled meats and seafood.
Dog Walks with a View at Verde at PAMM
Verde, located at Pérez Art Museum Miami with sweeping views of Biscayne Bay, is a modern, casual restaurant with an expansive covered outdoor patio perfect for pups. Enjoy delicious brunch items before taking your furry friend on a long walk in nearby Maurice A. Ferré Park. Menu highlights include Smoked Salmon Benedict ($23) and Strawberry & Sweet Mascarpone Pancakes ($20).
The Balfour Dining
The Balfour Hotel’s food and beverage program is led by Executive Chef Antony Awak, who recently curated a robust new menu. Guests can bring their four-legged friends to lounge in the hotel’s picture-perfect courtyard or on its charming front porch as they indulge in a variety of fresh plates and cocktails. Delectable selections include Moroccan Spiced Grilled Chicken ($29), served with Israeli couscous, garlic labneh and ras el hanout; Manakish Flatbread ($16), made with za’atar, tomatoes, labneh and olives; and Arugula & Grapefruit Salad ($18), prepared with black figs, radish, fresh herbs and sherry vinaigrette. Guests and their pups can enjoy a tropical paradise under the palms, tucked away in South Beach’s South of Fifth neighborhood.
Esplanade at Aventura
Esplanade at Aventura is South Florida’s hottest new dining, entertainment and retail destination. The indoor-outdoor retail space, which exudes casual elegance with lush landscaping and an artful fountain enhanced with light by the same designers as the famed Fountains of Bellagio in Las Vegas, is the ideal place to bring your pup for a day of shopping, exploring and eating! With globally inspired restaurants that offer outdoor seating, including Jarana, Sweetgreen, JOEY Aventura, Pinstripes, The Amalfi Llama and North Italia, Esplanade at Aventura is the place to be.
Casa Sensei
In the heart of Las Olas, the Pan-Asian, Latin fusion eatery Casa Sensei offers guests and their furry friends an unforgettable dining experience relaxing on the restaurant’s outdoor waterfront dock overlooking the Himmarshee Canal. The dog-friendly menu includes “doggie sushi,” hand-rolled bites made exclusively for four-legged patrons (the popular Woof Roll features beef, rice, carrots and peas rolled in soy paper). Other options include the Salmon Delight and Chicken Lovers Stir-Fry.
Quarterdeck Restaurants
With five locations, Quarterdeck Restaurants are Fort Lauderdale’s favorite neighborhood hangouts, known for chill vibes, all-American comfort fare and dog-friendly outdoor patios. All locations offer a special Puppy Chow menu with dishes ranging from $2-$10, including Grilled Chicken with Rice, Bacon Strips, Sweet Potato Treats and an Unseasoned Hamburger Patty. Guests can dine alongside their dogs and enjoy seafood specialties or custom-blend burgers. Don’t forget about the local brews at the bar.
