Happy National Dog Day! That’s right today, August 26th, is National Dog Day and there’s no better way to celebrate with your best friend on four legs than to take them out for a date at one of these dog-friendly dining places in Orange County. They take care of you with their love and companionship, so you can take them out for a night on the town for this special occasion.
These 9 restaurants have dog friendly patios plus amazing food for the best date night you and your furry friend could ask for!
The Pint House
136 W Wilshire Ave
Fullerton, CA 92832
thepinthousefullerton.com
The Pint House in Fullerton has a big patio, which makes it the perfect place to bring your pup for a delicious day out. The friendly staff is more than happy to bring out a water bowl for your furry friend and the “backyard pub” is great for relaxing. There’s also live music on the patio for open mic nights on Mondays and various performers throughout the week and weekend.
The Filling Stating Café
201 N Glassell St
Orange, CA 92866
fillingstationcafe.com
The Filling Station in Downtown Orange made another one of our local lists recently as a great brunch spot in Orange County. Whether you’re there for an afternoon breakfast break or not, The Filling Station is always a great place to go and chill on the dog friendly patio. They have great food for budget friendly prices and an atmosphere that’s cozy and eclectic. Plus you can take a stroll around the circle with your furry friend after you eat so everyone can stretch their legs!
Mendocino Farms
450 E 17th St
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
mendocinofarms.com
Mendocino Farms is all about eating seasonally and locally. They incorporate local produce into all of their sandwiches, soups and salads for farm fresh meals based on fine dining favorites. The whole restaurant has a cool, laid back vibe including the outdoor seating area where you can enjoy a good meal with your dog. Mendocino Farms also has several locations in L.A. – checkout the full list on their site.
Steamed Organic Vegetarian Cuisine
801 E 3rd St
Long Beach, CA 90802
steamedcuisine.com
Located in Downtown Long Beach, Steamed is a peaceful spot by the beach to enjoy your pup’s company and of course some top-notch vegetarian and vegan fare. The entire menu is organic and vegetarian friendly, made from fresh produce from local farmers. Even the menus are printed on recycled banana paper!
Sit stay Café
328 11th St, Ste E
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
sitstaycafehb.com
In the mood for a coffee date? Sit stay Café has good grub and coffee roasts. It’s the perfect stop after a morning trip to the dog beach to grab a delicious bite to eat and get some water and biscuits for your dog (offered up on the house!). It’s a great neighborhood gem and the décor inside shows just how much this coffee house loves dogs. The atmosphere is friendly and casual and the food is tasty to the last bite!
Park Bench Café
17732 Goldenwest St
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
parkbenchcafe.com
Park Bench Café is an outdoor restaurant at the Huntington Beach Central Park open for breakfast and lunch. The extensive outdoor patio makes it a great place to come with your dog plus they can roam and play in the park as well. And the best part – they have a special dog menu just for your precious pooch! They’ve got Hot Diggity Dog bite size bits, the Rover Easy egg scramble, Peanut Butter Bone and more on their canine cuisine menu.
Zimzala
Shorebreak Hotel
500 Pacific Coast Hwy
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
shorebreakhotel.com
This place was made for a date night with your doggie. Zimzala at the Shorebreak Hotel is another dog friendly restaurant with a special puppy menu. Choose from beef, chicken or fish and give your pup a full hearty meal out. The food is delicious (people food & doggie dishes!), the staff is quick to accommodate and the patio is the perfect date spot to sit back and enjoy national dog day with your best friend.
Green Bliss
305 N Harbor Blvd
Ste 103
Fullerton, CA 92832
green-bliss.com
Eco friendly and dog friendly, Green Bliss is all about offering great food sourced from local vendors. Their atmosphere is very welcoming and the patio is a good spot to pop a squat with your pup. They have a big selection of drinks from smoothies to coffees and teas plus salads, flatbreads, and bowls. Green bliss is a healthy spot for lunch or dinner with a variety of vegetarian and vegan options.
Lazy Dog
Lazy Dog has several Orange County and Southern California locations, and no matter where you go they have dog friendly patios. Every pup gets a complimentary bowl of water and their own menu options of chicken or beef. They’ve got great a great beer selection, extensive menu and the laid back atmosphere you and your dog will love. You can’t go wrong with this dog friendly restaurant chain.
Where’s your favorite dog friendly dinging spot around Orange County? Leave a comment and share your secret spot.
