You're either a cat person or a dog person, but not both. If you're a cat person, you know your cat prefers to chill at home, usually far away from you, until their highnesses demand feeding. Dog people are generally attached to their slobbering canine companions, bringing them everywhere they possibly can - even to restaurants. Luckily, some restaurants are happy to oblige, embracing the pooches as lovingly as dog people embrace their furry friends.
Here are the top 10 dog-friendly restaurants in the U.S. - friendly, welcoming establishments that don't just allow Fido, but welcome him or her with open paws:
The food:
Pooches can order a grilled hamburger patty or grilled chicken with brown rice, and a bowl of water is complimentary.
The space:
Dogs are welcome on the patio (not on the tables or eating from your dishes, no matter how much you love them.)
The food: Norm's is in fact named after a dog -- which becomes obvious the second you walk into the dog photo-covered space. Humans can dine on burgers, beer, and cocktails while Rover chows down on the nightly "Doggie Bowl" special.
The space: Well-mannered dogs are allowed inside, just not on the tables.
The food: Dogs abound at this open-air waterfront restaurant along the Tampa Riverwalk, where they enjoy free doggie treats, free water, and a dog menu featuring Frosty Paws and Mr. Barksmith doggie smoothies.
The space: Dogs are allowed throughout the open-air restaurant.
The food: The menu is varied here, with seasonal vegetables, free-range beef, and vegetarian dishes - and the doggie menu features items like "Paw Lickin' Good" and "Ham-Barker Helper."
The space: Dogs are allowed on the outdoor patio.
The food: Humans will enjoy the trendy California-only wine list and inventive menu items like "grown-up" grilled cheese, gourmet soups, stews, steak, and pasta. The pups get a menu all their own, with items like kosher beef hot dogs, free-range chicken, quarter-pound hamburgers, and steak - plus Milk Bones for free.
The space: Dogs are allowed on the outdoor patio - but with fire lamps, fire pits & gardens, Mom and Dad won't complain about being outdoors.
The food: While the humans dine on a standard cafe menu of sandwiches, burgers, and salads, pooches can enjoy free kibble and water...plus a menu of hot dogs, hamburger patties, chicken fingers, and even lamb.
The space: Dogs are allowed on the outdoor patio.
The food: Go for Monday "Doggie Date Night," when Fido gets a free doggie dinner when his Human orders an entree.
The space: Dogs are allowed on the outdoor patio.
The food: The doggie menu is a cut above the rest here, with options like roasted pig ears, fresh-roasted turkey, and Milk Bones, of course.
The space: Dogs are allowed on the outdoor patio.
The food: Another restaurant named after a four-legged friend, Cosmo's serves everything from steak to seafood, pasta to sushi. Dogs get free water and treats, but you can also buy them a bandana, logo bowl, or hat at the doggie gift shop on-site.
The space: Dogs are allowed on the outdoor deck.
The food: You'll usually find several dogs on the outdoor patio at this self-proclaimed dog-friendly NYC hot spot - while the humans dine on excellent brunch from a ridiculously expansive menu.
The space: Dogs are allowed on the outdoor patio.
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