Looking for dog-friendly restaurants in New Jersey? We’ve put together a list of great options for any meal. From informal beachside eats to chef-inspired meals and carefully chosen wines, we’ve got you covered. There will nearly always be seafood, and, of course, your dog is welcome to come along. Click the map below for more information on each location, and scroll down to learn about the best New Jersey has to offer in dog-friendly dining.
8 Best Dog-Friendly Restaurants in New Jersey
- Ed & Mary’s
- Riverside Cafe
- Zoe’s Cape Cafe
- Surf Dog Bar and Grill
- Avenue Bistro
- Rusty Nail
- The Bernards Inn
- Bruster’s Real Ice Cream
1. Ed & Mary’s
- enjoy comfort food (including several varieties of grilled cheese sandwich), craft beer, and cocktails at this popular neighborhood bar
- dogs are welcome on the patio
- check the Ed & Mary’s website for details on weekly drinks specials and events
2. Riverside Cafe
- enjoy breakfast and lunch (including fish sandwiches) at this informal beachside cafe
- dogs are welcome on the patio
- the “dog happy meal” comes with a tennis ball
3. Zoe’s Cape Cafe
- enjoy American style breakfast, lunch, and dinner al fresco, with plenty of seafood options
- dogs are welcome on the patio
- if you’d rather grab some food and go (to the beach, for example), Zoe’s does takeout
4. Surf Dog Bar and Grill
- enjoy pub fare from tacos to pizza and burgers, with plenty of options from land and sea
- dogs are welcome on the patio
- check out Surf Dog’s Facebook page to time your visit with upcoming events
5. Avenue Bistro
- enjoy delicious bistro fare for brunch, lunch, and dinner, with plenty of seafood options
- dogs are welcome on the patio
- give yourself plenty of time to order and eat, because the food is well worth the wait
6. Rusty Nail
- “the Nail” (as the locals say) serves American style breakfast, lunch and dinner, with drinks and plenty of seafood options (including raw oysters)
- dogs are welcome outside
- if your dog is hungry, order from the dog menu
7. The Bernards Inn
- enjoy award-winning, chef-inspired food for nearly every meal; check out the Inn’s menus page for more details
- dogs are welcome on the patio
- Bernards Inn is also known for its excellent wine list and sommelier
8. Bruster’s Real Ice Cream
- enjoy everything ice-cream at Bruster’s (cones, sundaes, splits, floats and more)
- dogs are welcome on the patio, and they each get a free “pup cup”
- check out Bruster’s promotions, but maybe call ahead to check if it’s PJ Day
We hope you and your dog find just the right spot to eat while you’re in New Jersey. But, if you’d rather go out without your dog, Rover is here to help. Check out our dog-sitters in New Jersey.
