Looking for a dog-friendly restaurant in Carmel? Whether you’re in the mood for brunch, bistro fare, Italian cuisine, or fondue, we’re sure you’ll find just the right place. 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 of what Carmel has to offer in dog-friendly dining.
Top 10 Dog-Friendly Restaurants in Carmel
- Forge in the Forest
- Carmel Belle
- Hog’s Breath Inn
- PortaBella
- Terry’s Lounge
- Basil Seasonal Dining
- Bistro Beaujolais
- Little Napoli
- Anton & Michel
- Lugano Swiss Bistro
1. Forge in the Forest
- enjoy sophisticated brunch, lunch, and dinner, and wine in a lush al fresco environment (with a tree, of course)
- dogs are welcome on the patio
- The Forge has a dog menu, offering options from casual kibble to New York steak
2. Carmel Belle
- classic American-style breakfast, lunch and dinner from locally sourced, sustainable ingredients
- dogs are welcome on the patio
- come for Wednesday night game night (from 4 PM to 8 PM) and play with the house board games, or bring your own
3. Hog’s Breath Inn
- American-style lunch and dinner, with plenty of meat options from land and sea
- dogs are welcome on the patio, and can order from a diverse dog menu
- if you love Clint Eastwood, this is the spot for you
4. PortaBella
- sophisticated, fresh and local lunch and dinner, with an extensive wine list for perfect pairing
- dogs are welcome on the patio
- if you love the patio, you can reserve it for a private party
5. Terry’s Lounge
- serving Sunday brunch, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner inside the beautiful Cypress Inn
- dogs are welcome on the patio
- enjoy live music (jazz, classical, and contemporary) Thursday through Sunday
6. Basil Seasonal Dining
- rotating, chef-inspired lunch, dinner, dessert and Sunday brunch with local, seasonal and organic ingredients
- dogs are welcome on the patio
- if the weather takes a turn on the patio, the restaurants offers blankets to customers who prefer to be on the warm side
7. Bistro Beaujolais
- international bistro fare for brunch, lunch, dinner and dessert al fresco in a lush garden environment, with extensive wines to pair
- dogs are welcome on the patio
- on summer evenings, enjoy live music on the patio (lucky you)
8. Little Napoli
- enjoy chef-inspired Italian-style dinner and dessert, from pizza to decadent main dishes
- dogs are welcome on the patio
- allow enough time for your dinner, because the food is well worth the wait
9. Anton & Michel
- enjoy a sophisticated, chef-inspired lunch, dinner, and dessert plates, served alongside a great selection of wine
- dogs are welcome on the patio
- if you’re pressed to find a spot that will serve a whole rack of lamb, this is your place
10. Lugano Swiss Bistro
- enjoy lunch, dinner, and dessert in the style of the Swiss alps (yes, this means fondue)
- dogs are welcome on the patio
- come on Thursdays for live accordion music
We hope you and your dog enjoy dining out in Carmel. As always, if you’d rather eat without your pet, Rover is here to help. Check out our sitters in the Carmel area.
