Tampa Bay is well-known for its love of dogs, and numerous dog-friendly restaurants in Tampa Bay offer doggy menus for your pup. Whether your pup is savoring fire-grilled salmon at Grillsmith or enjoying a Dog Burger at Mutt’s and Martinis, we’ve compiled a list of Tampa Bay restaurants that cater to our four-legged best friends and the local dog park perfect for an afternoon in Tampa.
Grillsmith
Grillsmith has two dog-friendly restaurants in Tampa Bay – Countryside in Clearwater and Carrollwood in Tampa. Both locations feature dog-friendly patios where your dog can enjoy fire-grilled salmon, chicken breast, or a chopped beef hamburger served with jasmine rice. Additionally, Grillsmith offers a diverse menu for dog owners, with separate menus for brunch, lunch, and dinner.
When visiting the Carrollwood location, give your dog some off-leash playtime at Carrollwood Dog Park, just 3 miles away. The park features separate fenced areas for large and small dogs, along with a water fountain and shaded structures.
If you are at the Countryside location, there are two nearby dog parks to consider. Crest Lake Dog Park is located 6 miles away and features three fenced areas spread over 3 acres. Enterprise Dog Park, on the other hand, is less than a mile away and offers a fenced area with an agility course as well as walking trails.
Ferg’s Sportsbar and Grill
Ferg’s Sportsbar and Grill in St. Petersburg has a doggy menu and a dog park. It serves items like sweet potato chips, cookies, CBD Chicken bites, and homemade grain-free dog food. For humans, the menu includes flatbreads, burgers, wings, and sandwiches. If you venture further, Northshore Dog Park is 2 miles from Ferg’s Sportsbar. It is located near the waterfront and has separate fenced areas for large and small dogs.
The Honu Restaurant and Tiki Bar
The Honu in Dunedin features dog muffins, chicken, turtle tea, dog tacos, and dog burgers. It has an outdoor dog-friendly seating area. For humans, there are various options, including salads, sandwiches, tacos, sushi rice bowls, and more.
Following lunch at The Honu, take your dog for a stroll in Hammock Park, which is located two miles to the north. Additionally, you can visit the pet beach at Honeymoon Island State Park, which is 15 miles away on Honeymoon Island. Alternatively, Achieva Paw Park is located two miles east. It has two fenced areas for large and small dogs, agility poles, shaded areas, and a cleaning station.
Sweet Sage Cafe
Sweet Sage Cafe on North Redington Beach has a large doggy menu that includes biscuits and gravy, scrambled eggs, yogurt, and chicken breast. The human menu includes steak burgers, wraps, sandwiches, and salads. Sweet Sage Cafe also has a beautiful dog-friendly garden.
For playtime after lunch, Boca Ciega Millennium Dog Park is 5 miles away. It features two separate fenced areas for large and small dogs.
Mutt’s and Martinis
Mutt’s and Martinis is a sports bar in St Petersburg with a dog and water park for your dog to splash around in. It offers a canine cuisine menu that serves Dog Burgers, Frozen Yogurt, and Pup Cups.
Mutts and Martinis is located near multiple dog parks, including Kenwood Dog Park, 1 mile east. This park has fenced areas for large and small dogs among shaded trees. Additionally, Northshore Dog Park is 3 miles to the east, while Lake Crescent Dog Park is 3 miles to the northeast.
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