Going out to a fancy dinner is fun and all, but you know what would be more fun? Taking your dog with you to eat dinner! Here are 10 local options for taking your four-legged friend out on the town.
Salut Kitchen Bar is located in Tempe, and the sophisticated-yet-affordable kitchen bar offers ever-changing internationally and seasonally inspired dishes, including many small plates. To wash it all down, Salut offers more than 50 different kinds of whiskeys and 14 beers on draft. (Be sure to finish up your meal with the popular tableside s'mores dessert where you roast the 'mallows over your very own fire.) Not to mention, happy hour is from 3 to 6:30 p.m.--seven days a week! Your fur-baby is welcome to join you on the patio.
O.H.S.O is a local brewery and distillery, as well as a restaurant and a social hot spot for both two-legged and four-legged guests (just swing by the patio during Sunday brunch to check out all the furry friends). O.H.S.O serves American comfort foods at its three Valley locations, with an opening in Gilbert coming soon. Each has more than 30 beers on draft, and be sure to try O.H.S.O's very own coffee-infused Morning Brew or fruity Popcycle Blonde.
Pizza and pups sounds like a good time to us, and this Downtown Scottsdale pizza bar offers more than just slices. Stop in for burgers, beer, wallet-friendly appetizers and, of course, 'za (including the Baker with mashed potatoes!) Plus, the versatile pizza bar offers both indoor and outdoor seating.
Social Tap Eatery (pictured)
Whether its brunch, lunch, social hour or dinner, Social Tap eatery focuses on freshness, family and fun. Dogs are family too, right? Social Tap Eatery, located in Scottsdale, focuses on local craft beer and creative cocktails, but its fresh food (hello, filet mignon truffle tacos) is what puts the cherry on top of an awesome, casual restaurant.
Postino WineCafe (pictured)
Postino WineCafe serves unique wines and simple, but delicious, food that is all prepared with locally grown ingredients that makes this cafe one-of-a-kind and a longtime Valley favorite. Postino has six locations and five of those are located right here in the Valley. Each location is set in a historically relevant buildings integral to the neighborhoods that surround them and each has a cool, comfortable patio, making the experience a treat for both you and your dog.
Located in Old Town Scottsdale, this restaurant offers some of the best clam chowder in town and is the perfect place to take your pup for a laidback meal. Sit on the back patio and enjoy some live music all while enjoying some delicious food in a fun atmosphere. And grab a few pup-loving pals and order up a punch bowl (serves four to six) that'll take you on a mental beach vacation.
“The greatest neighborhood restaurant” is a perfect place to grab a bite to eat at any time of the day, whether its coffee, lunch or late dinner and, yes, you can bring your dog any time to the front patio. The menu has something for everyone, from salads and fish to burgers and steak as well as amazing coffee drinks and a.m. pastries. Don't forget to smile for a snap with Fido by the highly-Instagrammed "The Henry" arrow out front.
Shake Shack (pictured)
You want some fries to go with your dog’s shaking tail? Well, don’t worry, you can get fries and a burger to go with that at the Shake Shack. The Shake Shack, which has locations across the Valley from Kierland Commons to Scottsdale Fashion Square, not only caters to you, but also caters to your dog. They have a water bowl station that allows your furry friend to drink water, while you sip on your, well, human drinks.
Windsor is a neighborhood bar and restaurant in Phoenix with a cool vibe and backyard-style, dog-friendly patio. The restaurant, which puts an upscale twist on the familiar bar experience, feature high-quality beer on tap, as well as delicious cocktails. Try the deviled egg dip and chips for the ultimate comfort-food starter.
Ingo's Tasty Food, a Phoenix food stand, offers an eating counter and a picnic garden seating that is suitable for you and your dog and has received best outdoor dining accolades. The menu may be small but includes burgers, chicken, seafood and all the fresh food that will make you smile from (dog) ear to (dog) ear.
