16 Dog-Friendly Restaurants and Breweries in Greater Phoenix

In 2011, dog-friendly patios got real in Maricopa County. A few rules apply, but now there are establishments all over town that are more than welcoming to the entire family — including the four-legged members. If you’ve got a pup you’d like to have by your side while wining and dining in the Valley, here are 16 restaurants in metro Phoenix where you can bring your dog.

32 Shea

10626 North 32nd Street

Known for coffee, food, and cocktails, 32 Shea is set in the massive parking lot at the northwest corner of 32nd Street and Shea Boulevard in north Phoenix — otherwise known as the Sheaborhood. Once a drive-thru photo mat, 32 Shea is a bright coffee shop by day and cozy dinner spot by night. This neighborhood cafe and full-bar lounge also features a dog-friendly patio and offers fun stuff like Yappy Hour every Saturday during certain times. The patio area is heavily shaded with trees and umbrellas, and water dishes are available for thirsty pooches.

O.H.S.O. Brewery + Distillery

Multiple Locations

You can tell by the decor alone: The people at O.H.S.O. (Outrageous Home Brewers Social Outpost, in case you didn’t know) love beer and dogs. All four locations — Arcadia, Paradise Valley, Gilbert, and north Scottsdale — are dog-friendly, and welcome dogs by the dozens to their expansive patios. Humans find brunch and dinner menus, and depending on the location, close to 40 beers on tap, wine, and signature cocktails. Doggies get water dishes, house-made dog treats, and plenty of attention.

Old Pueblo Café & Pub

102 North Old Litchfield Road, Litchfield Park

A west Valley establishment offering a Sonoran-style Mexican food menu, Old Pueblo Café & Pub is set at the northwest corner of Old Litchfield Road and Wigwam Boulevard in the Litchfield Park historic downtown area. Old Pueblo features a climate-controlled outdoor patio, making this the ideal dog-friendly space. And if Fido promises to not sing along, you can enjoy country Thursdays at 8 p.m., a variety of live music on Fridays at 9 p.m., and karaoke on Saturdays, also at 9 p.m. Old Pueblo Café & Pub is open daily from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Postino

Multiple Locations

If you’re looking for panini and bruschetta boards, brunch specials, and maybe a malbec or pale ale while you're out on the town with your pooch, then Postino is an ideal stop. It’s been doing the wine cafe thing since 2001, and each of the restaurant's six Valley locations has a roomy, dog-friendly patio with plenty of umbrellas, tables, couches, and probably some other pooches. The Postino people also offer water dishes if you ask your server. Postino locations in metro Phoenix are many, and sister restaurants like Windsor, Federal Pizza, and Joyride Taco House also feature dog-friendly patios.

Joe's Real BBQ

301 North Gilbert Road, Gilbert

The main draw at Joe's Real BBQ in Gilbert, of course, is Joe Johnston's Texas-inspired barbecue. It's served cafeteria-style inside the historic 1929 brick building on Gilbert Road that once housed a grocery store. The restaurant's laid-back patio is a close second, though, and it's dog-friendly, too. The family-friendly space features picnic tables shaded by mature trees and a roomy, kid-friendly lawn area with cornhole set up. There's no shortage of comfortable patio dining and pet-friendly options in Gilbert's Heritage District, but this patio remains a tried-and-true local favorite.

Cucina Tagliani Pasta & Vino

17045 North 59th Avenue, #101, Glendale

Cucina Tagliani has been a neighborhood pasta place since 1993. If you’re looking for everything Italian short of your own nonnie in the kitchen, Cucina Tagliani delivers hand-rolled meatballs, baked ziti, clam pasta, and plenty of the reds and whites — all of which can all be enjoyed on a dog-friendly patio. This being an Italian place, the patio is illuminated each night with atmospheric bistro lights, making it ideal for reverse happy hour to boot.

Shady Park

26 East University Drive, Tempe

Set at the northeast corner of Mill Avenue and University Drive, Shady Park is a restaurant and bar known for its massive back patio where you'll often find the big game on TV. Its tree-heavy patio is also dog friendly, and if you’re walking up with the pups, you can come in through the back entrance and order a drink or some ramen from Umami. The friendly staff will also probably rush over a water dish for your doggy friend.

The Orchard

7100 North 12th Street

One of the liveliest patios in north-central Phoenix belongs to The Orchard — a two-acre food and drink compound located on-site at one of the city's first citrus farms. The groves may be gone, but owners Ken and Lucia Schnitzer have preserved many of the original homestead's signature features, like the historic water tower. There are plenty of options for food and drink, including Pomelo and Luci's at The Orchard. The pet-friendly venue is also home to Splurge, a gelato and candy shop, and the Filling Station, dispensing cocktails and beer on tap. All restaurants share a courtyard with patios and picnic tables, a splash pad for the kids, and shaded lounge areas for the pups.

SanTan Brewing Company

8 South San Marcos Place, Chandler

Furry loved ones are more than welcome on the patio at SanTan Brewing Company, set in downtown Chandler. For dog owners, SanTan is a brewpub with craft beers and a full menu for lunch and dinner. But for pups, SanTan means a roomy patio, fresh water, and Otto’s Brew Bones — peanut-butter-flavored dog treats made with SanTan spent beer grain. The treats are made and packaged in-house, and feature Otto from SanTan’s Oktoberfest German Style Lager. The patio welcomes pups from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 8 to 1 a.m. Friday and Saturday, and 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Sunday.

Queen Creek Olive Mill

25062 South Meridian Road, Queen Creek

Eating within sight of where your food came from is a thrill. When that food is olives (and olive oil) and the source is a fleet of olive trees extending from your patio, lunch reaches a new level. At Queen Creek Olive Mill, the menu skews Mediterranean. Outdoor dining feels especially suited to certain kinds of eating, and the light, vegetable-based offerings of Mediterranean cuisine might be just that. At Queen Creek Olive Mill, al fresco dining lives up to its storied reputation. And it's perfect for pets and little ones excited to use their outdoor voices.

The Farm at South Mountain

6106 South 32nd Street

Found at the southwest corner of 32nd Street and Southern Avenue, The Farm at South Mountain started as a 10-acre farm with 100 pecan trees, and now features three restaurants and acts as an event space, marketplace, and wedding venue. The Farm has a restaurant for every meal, and two are dog-friendly. Morning Glory Café hosts breakfast and features a patio brunch Tuesday through Sunday; The Farm Kitchen (the spot’s original eatery) offers a daily picnic or patio-style lunch. You can also walk the pup through the pecan groves.

The Main Ingredient Ale House & Café

2337 North Seventh Street

Pups and beer seem to pair well together in this town, and the Main Ingredient Ale House & Café is just another example of this. Found on Seventh Street between Thomas and McDowell roads, the Main Ingredient is a family-owned and -operated joint in the Coronado District known for its cocktails, wines, and draft beer, an expansive collection of canned and bottled beer, and a full menu of above-pub food. There’s also a dog-friendly patio — misty during the summer and lovely during other seasons. This is a great stop while walking the dog, especially for the spot's all-day happy hour every Monday.

Otro Cafe

6035 North Seventh Street

Set along the Seventh Street dining corridor, Otro Cafe is a New American eatery with a Mexican-leaning menu. Sister restaurants with Gallo Blanco, this neighborhood spot has a popular brunch, pork-belly tacos that are almost irresistible, well-made cocktails, and a dog-friendly patio out back. They've got umbrellas and fans at the ready, while the patio walls are adorned in bougainvillea and other colorful pieces of decor.

Arizona Wilderness DTPHX

201 East Roosevelt Street

Arizona Wilderness Brewing Co.'s downtown Phoenix beer garden opened with the goal of being the living room of Roosevelt Row. Its biggest draw is the patio, covered with a sunshade and able to seat dozens — and dogs. Because in addition to being a bird-friendly beer garden, it's also a pet-friendly area. So you can have Homer by your side while taking down the Downtown Burger or ordering another Sonoran Prince.

Match Market & Bar

1100 North Central Avenue

Step inside the boutique Found:RE hotel for some avant-garde vibes, and stay for the food, cocktails, and dog-friendly patio. This property has no shortage of creativity. Match Market & Bar, Found:RE's stylish neighborhood eatery, serves modernized comfort food on a variety of menus categorized by breakfast, brunch, noon to night, and just the drinks. Plus, it's a fun place to stop by before or after a visit to Portland Parkway Park.

Aunt Chilada's Squaw Peak

7330 North Dreamy Draw Drive

If you're ready for flour tortilla chips, an icy margarita, and a place to bring the family dog, Aunt Chilada's Dreamy Draw-area location is an ideal spot. Its massive patio is fully dog-friendly and offers views of Piestewa Peak and access to that expansive, cantina-style menu. Plus, the staff is quick to bring water dishes and spice-free chicken to four-legged guests.

Editor's note: This story was originally published on October 24, 2016. It was updated on November 19, 2020. See what Valley restaurants are offering takeout, delivery, and dine-in services with our Phoenix Restaurant Directory.