Never leave home without your dog? Here are some restaurants that will accommodate you.
Dogs are more than just pets to some people, they often become some of our best friends as well. Unfortunately, unlike your human friends, not all businesses in Pensacola permit the presence of non-service dogs.
But there are plenty that do.
Pensacola's code of ordinances restricts non-service dogs to outside spaces of restaurants, and requires a permit for food establishments to allow dogs outside to ensure they will still be following regulation guidelines.
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Don't worry, though, as Pensacola's population continues to grow, the businesses that put in the work and allow your fur baby have grown alongside it. Just remember that Pensacola's ordinance requires you to keep your dog on a leash and off of chairs, tables or other furnishings.
Here are some dog-friendly restaurants that residents can enjoy alongside their furry companions:
Disclaimer: Assume that dog-friendly seating is patio-only unless otherwise stated at the restaurant.
Brother’s BBQ
3309 Gulf Beach Hwy.
Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Cactus Cantina Mexican Grill
22 Palafox Pl.
Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Café Nola
400 Quietwater Beach Rd.
Hours: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Calvert’s in the Heights
670 Scenic Hwy.
Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Dog House Deli
30 S Palafox St.
Hours: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Flounder’s Chowder House
800 Quietwater Beach Rd.
Hours: 11 a.m. to 12 a.m.
Frisky Dolphin Sunset Oyster Bar & Grill
715 Pensacola Beach Blvd.
Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
End of the line Café
610 East Wright St.
Hours: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Graffiti Pizza
210 S Palafox St.
Hours: 11 a.m. to 12 a.m. Sunday through Thursday; 11 a.m. to 3 a.m. Friday and Saturday
Grover T’s BBQ
5887 US-90 E
Hours: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday through Thursday; 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
Hot Spot Barbecue
901 E La Rua St.
Hours: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
Hub Stacey’s
312 E Government St.
Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 11 a.m. to 12 a.m. Friday and Saturday.
Jaco’s
997 S Palafox St.
Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Sundays.
La Cabana Mexican Kitchen
8710 Pensacola Blvd.
Hours: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sundays.
Lillian’s Pizza
14514 Perdido Key Dr.
Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Lillo’s Tuscan Grille
51 Gulf Breeze Pkwy.
Hours: 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday; 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
Mellow Mushroom
5175 Bayou Blvd.
Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday; 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
Nick’s Boathouse
455 W Main St.
Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
O’Riley’s Irish Pub Downtown
321 S Palafox St.
Hours: 11 a.m. to 3 a.m. Monday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 3 a.m. Saturday and Sunday.
Odd Colony Brewery
260 N Palafox St.
Hours: 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 2 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Fridays; 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Saturdays; 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Sundays.
Pensacola Bay Brewery
225 E Zaragoza St.
Hours: 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 12 p.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Sundays.
Perfect Plain Brewing
50 E Garden St.
Hours: 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Wednesday; 4 p.m. to 12 a.m. on Thursdays; 12 p.m. to 1 a.m. on Fridays; 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. on Saturdays; 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sundays.
Polonza Bistro
286 N Palafox St.
Hours: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Wednesday; 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday through Saturday; 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sundays.
Red Fish Blue Fish
5 Via De Luna Dr.
Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday; 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
Scenic 90 Café
701 Scenic Hwy.
Hours: 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday and Monday; 6:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.
Shaggy’s
701 Pensacola Beach Blvd.
Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday; 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
Shrimp Basket
5 Via De Luna Dr.
Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Café Single Fin
380 N 9th Ave.
Hours: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday; 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sundays
South Market
905 E Gregory St.
Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Fridays; 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturdays; 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sundays.
Sunset Grille
14050 Canal A Way
Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Tacos Mexicanos
50 E Garden St.
3000 N 12th Ave.
Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. (Garden St. location); 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. (12th Ave.)
The Garden
501 S Palafox St.
Hours: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
The Oar House
1000 S Pace Blvd.
Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
The Wacked Out Weiner
6675 Pine Forest Rd.
Hours: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
The Wine Bar on Palafox
16 S Palafox St.
Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Tuesday; 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday; 11 a.m. to 12 a.m. Friday and Saturday.
Tijuana Flats
4970 Bayou Blvd., Unit 300
Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday and Monday; 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.
True Grit American Bistro
6675 Pine Forest Rd., Ste 12
Hours: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday; 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sundays.
Tuscan Oven Pizzeria
4801 N 9th Ave.
Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday; 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
Water Pig BBQ
5 Via De Luna Dr.
Hours: 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday; 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
Wisteria Tavern
3808 N 12th Ave.
Hours: 3 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday; 2:30 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. on Fridays; 11 a.m. to 2:30 a.m. on Saturdays; 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Sundays.
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