How to Find a Dog Friendly Restaurant in Phoenix AZ

You don’t need to leave your four legged friend at home when it’s time to chow down in Phoenix. There are a number of eateries that welcome furry friends. Of course, seating is outdoors and leashes are strongly suggested. Here is a rundown of restaurants in Phoenix where you can take your dog for a bite. All of these destinations are within a 20-minute drive of downtown Phoenix and Sky Harbor Airport.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Drive to north Phoenix and visit Aunt Chilada’s restaurant hidden in the side of a gentle mountain slope in the prettily-named Dreamy Draw. The Mexican food here is authentic and affordable, and lots of locals gather here after-hours for the giant sized margaritas. An outside patio offers seating for patrons and dogs. Details: Aunt Chilada’s, 8330 N. Dreamy Draw, Phoenix, AZ; [phone].

2. Feed a vegan urge at In the Raw, a Scottsdale hangout that offers wheat grass shooters, coffee drinks, sandwiches and pastries, and an interesting array of house-baked canine chow such as doggie muffins and bagels. It has a nice patio overlooking a greenbelt and golf course, too. Details: In the Raw, 8320 N. Hayden Rd., Scottsdale, 85258, [phone].

3. Serenade your sweetie at Veneto Trattoria, a picturesque little eatery in Scottsdale that caters to the doggie set on the outdoor patio and also offers up tasty Italian fare like paninis, pastas and vino. Details: Veneto Trattoria, 6137 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, 85250, [phone].

4. Head west of the city to the historic Glendale district, where you can nosh on home cooked breakfasts outdoors at Kiss the Cook, a family owned eatery that offers great pancakes, egg dishes and omelets. The patio is open Saturday and Sunday for breakfast and lunch. Details: Kiss the Cook, 4915 W. Glendale Ave., Glendale AZ; [phone]. For dinner, don your lederhosen and visit Haus Murphy’s, a fun German café with an outdoor biergarten serving wiener schnitzel and all the trimmings. Details: Haus Murphy’s, 5739 W. Glendale Ave., Glendale, AZ; [phone].

Tips & Warnings

• Call ahead to make sure your furry friends are welcome. Bring a leash, bowl and drinking water for your pet.