We love our dogs in San Diego (and we’ve got some of the cutest in the neighborhood). We love them so much that we like to bring them with us when we go out for a bite to eat, a beer, or a cup of coffee. To make it easy for you to find dog-friendly businesses in the neighborhood, we’ve put together this extensive list where you can bring Fido when you’re out in Bay Park, Clairemont, Kearny Mesa, Linda Vista, and Serra Mesa.
Several of the establishments offer dog-specific menus, some offer treats, and some offer a whole lotta love.
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Surveys show that dog ownership in San Diego is as high as 72%, and we’ve consistently been ranked among the most dog-friendly cities in the nation. Our love of dogs has grown at a feverish pace since the nineties, when only 21% of San Diegans claimed to own a dog (isn’t that wild?).
Since we are home to nearly 500,000 dogs, it’s no wonder that we have so many businesses that let your pooches tag along. We’ve outlined the dog-friendly establishments by neighborhood, and noted what type of outdoor space is offered. If you see a space as uncovered, it means no patio covering or umbrellas.
Kearny Mesa Dog-Friendly Establishments
Kearny Mesa tops the list for the most options for bringing your canine companion. From upscale to breweries, and even taco shops, Kearny Mesa loves seeing your pups.
- BoujieMana
- Covered outdoor patio
- Often donate a portion of their sales to pet-related charities
- Flama Llama
- Outdoor patio
- Societe Brewing
- Outdoor patio
- Dogs welcome inside
- Ketch Brewing
- Outdoor seating
- O’Brien’s Pub
- Covered outdoor patio
- Common Theory
- Partially covered outdoor patio
- Cross Street Chicken and Beer
- Covered outdoor patio
- Elijah’s Delicatessan
- Partially covered outdoor patio
- Kilowatt Brewing
- Outdoor patio
- Lolita’s Mexican Food
- Outdoor patio
- El Gordo Mexican
- Covered outdoor patio
- Quantum Brewing
- Covered outdoor seating
- Dogs welcome inside
- Hopnonymous Brewing
- Outdoor patio
- Dogs welcome inside
- Izakya Sakura
- Partially covered outdoor seating
- Tajima Ramen (Mercury location)
- Covered outdoor patio
- Yuk Dae Jung
- Partially covered outdoor patio
- Soup Du Jour
- Outdoor patio
- RakiRaki Ramen
- Covered outdoor patio
- Finjan Coffee
- Outdoor seating (uncovered)
- Khan’s Cave
- Covered outdoor patio
- Katsu Cafe
- Partially covered outdoor patio
- Park Social
- Partially covered outdoor patio
- Lit’l Pepper Gourmet
- Outdoor seating
- Crispy Chicken n’ Tomato
- Outdoor covered patio
- Studio Diner
- Outdoor covered patio
- Steamy Piggy
- Outdoor covered patio
- Bud’s Louisiana Cafe
- Partially covered outdoor patio
- Woomiok
- Outdoor seating
- SomiSomi
- Outdoor seating (not covered)
- Picasso’s Naturals
- A few outdoor tables
- Tahini
- Outdoor seating
Serra Mesa Dog-Friendly Establishments
Serra Mesa doesn’t offer quite as many options as most other local neighborhoods for bringing your pup, but it does have places with special menus and treats made especially for your dog. You and your dog will leave happy.
- Maggie’s Cafe
- Dog menu
- Covered outdoor patio
- Bear Buns Bakery
- Outdoor patio
- Dog menu items
- Java Garden
- Partially-covered outdoor patio
- Long Island Mike’s
- Covered outdoor seating
Clairemont Dog-Friendly Establishments
There are plenty of patios for your pooch if you’re venturing out in Clairemont. Pizza and a brew for you, beef and bacon for the pup at places like Best Pizza. Or spread out with your dog at the Clairemont Town Square food court. You’ve got options in Clairemont.
- Best Pizza and Brew
- Dog menu
- Outdoor patio
- Urbane Cafe
- Outdoor seating
- Balboa’s Tap House
- Outdoor patio
- Arely’s French Bakery Cafe
- Outdoor seating
- Ototo Sushi
- Covered outdoor patio
- Clairemont Town Square restaurants
- Outdoor seating for:
- Sushi Fish Attack
- Outdoor patio
- California Fish Grill
- Covered outdoor patio
- STP Bar-N-Grill
- Covered outdoor patio
- Havana Grill
- Covered outdoor patio
- Habit
- Outdoor patio
- Luna Grill
- Covered outdoor patio
- Pad Thai Stand
- Outdoor covered patio
- EE NAMI Tonkatsu Izakaya
- Outdoor patio
- Pho Hut
- Outdoor covered patio
- Blaze Pizza
- Outdoor patio
Bay Park Dog-Friendly Establishments
Bay Park certainly loves its dogs. And the neighborhood businesses love them right back. Bay Hill Tavern even has a “Howl of Fame” wall of photos of local pups. Kick back on one of the neighborhood’s many patios and relax with your pooch at your feet.
- Bay Hill Tavern
- Dog menu
- Outdoor patio (with bay views)
- The Cordova Bar
- Outdoor patio (regularly hosts “Pups n Pints” nights
- The Pub in Bay Park
- Covered outdoor patio
- Luce Bar & Kitchen
- Outdoor seating
- Bay Park Fish Company
- Covered outdoor patio
- Bay Park Coffee
- Partially covered outdoor seating
- Poseidon Project
- Outdoor covered patio
- Harland Brewing
- Outdoor patio
- Coronado Brewing
- Outdoor patio
- Inka’fe Coffee
- Small outdoor seating space
- Pit Stop Pizza
- Outdoor patio
- Fast Times Bar & Grill
- Outdoor patio
- Offshore Tavern
- Covered outdoor patio
- Romanella Cucina Romana
- Covered outdoor patio
- The Gärten
- Outdoor patio surrounded by Deft Brewing, Pizza Cassette, Oddish Wine, and Lost Cause Meadery
- High Dive
- Outdoor patio
- Bull’s Smokin’ BBQ
- Free bones for your pooch
- Outdoor patio
- Sidecar Bar & The Shed Kitchen
- Outdoor patio (uncovered)
Bay Ho Dog-Friendly Establishments
Bay Ho may be just a little slice of a neighborhood, but it still shows love for the pups. Whether you want to chill with a brew or nosh on sushi, get it done with your pup in Bay Ho.
- Latchkey Brewing
- Indoors/outdoors
- Chef Jun
- Outdoor patio
Linda Vista Dog-Friendly Establishments
Grab your pup, and come with an appetite for dessert. Enjoy a sweet treat with your dog on the cozy patio of Cocobomb in Linda Vista. (There’s got to be more than one dog-friendly place in Linda Vista—if you know of more, drop a comment).
- Cocobomb
- Partially covered outdoor patio
