# 8 Best Dog-Friendly Restaurants in Tampa Bay (2026) Patios, water bowls, and a bar made just for dogs. Tampa Bay is easy on dogs. These restaurants and bars have outdoor space where your pup is welcome, and one is a bar designed around them. Dog policies change, so call ahead or check the venue's website before you bring your dog. Spots are numbered for easy browsing, not as a strict ranking. Updated: October 2026. Source: Real Tampa Bay Media, https://realtampabay.com/guides/best-dog-friendly-restaurants-in-tampa-bay ## Spots ### 1. Ulele Dog ice cream by the river. - Neighborhood: Tampa Riverwalk - Address: 1810 N Highland Ave, Tampa, FL - Website: https://ulele.com Ulele welcomes leashed dogs on its riverside patio. The restaurant is known to serve dog ice cream, and there is a dog park next door. Highlights: Leashed dogs welcome; Dog ice cream; Dog park nearby ### 2. Pups Pub A bar built around the dog park. - Neighborhood: Hyde Park - Address: 2202 W Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL Pups Pub is a bar with an off-leash area for dogs. Highlights: Off-leash area; Bar for dog owners ### 3. Salt Shack on the Bay Waterfront with water bowls. - Neighborhood: South Tampa - Address: 5415 W Tyson Ave, Tampa, FL Salt Shack on the Bay sets out water bowls for dogs on its waterfront patio. Highlights: Water bowls; Waterfront patio ### 4. Datz Dog-friendly patio in St. Pete. - Neighborhood: Downtown St. Petersburg - Address: 180 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL - Website: https://www.datztampa.com Datz is a St. Pete deli and restaurant (Tampa Magazine named it a runner-up for best deli/sandwich shop in 2024) with a dog-friendly patio. Highlights: Dog-friendly patio; St. Pete deli ### 5. bartaco Greenery patio in Hyde Park Village. - Neighborhood: Hyde Park - Address: 1601 W Snow Ave, Tampa, FL bartaco's Hyde Park Village patio has a relaxed feel, and Tampa Magazine listed it among dog-friendly spots. Highlights: Hyde Park Village; Dog-friendly patio ### 6. Watervüe Grille Pet-friendly patio on Harbour Island. - Neighborhood: Harbour Island - Address: 700 Harbour Post Dr, Tampa, FL - Website: https://watervuegrille.com Watervüe Grille's patio is pet-friendly and overlooks the water on Harbour Island. Highlights: Pet-friendly patio; Skyline views ### 7. Stones Throw Waterfront seating by the Riverwalk. - Neighborhood: Tampa Heights - Address: 304 W 7th Ave, Tampa, FL - Website: https://www.stonesthrowtampa.com Stones Throw offers open-air waterfront seating along the Riverwalk, and Tampa Magazine listed it as dog-friendly. Highlights: Riverwalk setting; Open-air seating ### 8. Common Dialect Brewing Dog-friendly patio in Seminole Heights. - Neighborhood: Seminole Heights - Address: 5023 N Florida Ave, Tampa, FL Common Dialect is a Seminole Heights brewery with a dog-friendly patio. Highlights: Dog-friendly patio; Brewery ## About this guide Picks are compiled from local publications and public sources and are not a paid ranking. Spots are numbered for browsing, not as a strict ranking. Hours and prices are intentionally omitted because they change; confirm details with each venue. All guides: https://realtampabay.com/guides Header photo: Ebyabe, CC BY 2.5, via Wikimedia Commons (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Tampa_Bayshore_Blvd_looking_south01.jpg).