6 Favorite Dog-friendly Houston Restaurants

May 11 • 3 minute read

It’s no secret that Houstonians love a good patio. And if dogs are welcome, too? That’s even better! And thanks to the Paws on Patios ordinance passed in 2011, there are plenty of places to bring your pooch! We’ve put together a list of some of our favorite dog-friendly restaurants in Houston.

barnaby’s cafe

Barnaby’s namesake is the owner’s childhood sheepdog, and his inspiration created one of the most dog-friendly patios in town! With 9 Houston-area locations, there are plenty of options to bring your doggo. Don’t forget to get your pooch some ground beef and garlic, chicken breast, scrambled eggs or a doggie ice cream! Oh, and their french fries (for humans) may just be the best in Houston.

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cottonwood
Located in the heart of Garden Oaks & Oak Forest, Cottonwood has an expansive outdoor space that your pup will love. You can snack on burgers, sandwiches and salads while your canine companion hangs by your side. If your doggo wants to explore even more, there’s a gate the leads right to a nearby dog park!
3422 N. Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX 77018
(713) 802-0410
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photo cred: @elementshtx

tiny boxwoods

This gem of a spot has two Houston locations, one in River Oaks and one in West U., perfect for relaxed gardenside dining and cocktails with your pooch. Both locations offer lunch, dinner and brunch with the cutest patios we’ve ever seen!
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photo cred: @tinyboxwoods

heights biergarten

Looking for plenty of outdoor seating, bar bites, covered areas, fire pits and lots of space for you and your doggo to hang out? Look no further! And be sure to check out Heights Biergarten’s amazing happy hour M-F from 3-6pm.
1433 N. Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX 77008
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photo cred: @heightsbiergarten

onion creek cafe

“Keeping it funky since 2002” is their mantra, and this Heights-area mainstay is a Houston fave. Best known for frozen mimosas and fantastic food, their expansive patio is the perfect place to hang with your pup.
3106 White Oak Drive, Houston, TX 77007
(512) 386-1656
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photo cred: @onecentween

saint arnold brewing company

It’s more than just beer (though the beer is pretty fabulous)! Saint Arnold, located just north of Downtown Houston, has a massive outdoor space with tons of covered areas for those hot days. It’s more than just bar food here - Wagyu burgers, hand-made pizzas and steak frites are not to be missed!
2000 Lyons Ave, Houston, TX 77020
713-686-9494
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photo cred: @saintarnoldbrewing

Did we miss your favorite spot? Tell us about it here, and we’ll add it to our list!

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