Today's dog owners go all out for their four-legged friends, shelling out disposable income for the best pet food, throwing birthday bashes, and just looking out for activities across the city that enriches your bond with human's best friend.
People particularly seek dining spaces where they can eat, enjoy a drink, chill with their dogs, and feel welcome. Between 2021 and 2023, searches for Yelp businesses using the “dogs allowed” filter went up 58%, causing over 47,000 companies to describe themselves as "dog-friendly" on Yelp, according to a report by The Associated Press.
But while some businesses draw the line at providing pet-friendly patios, others have started including dog-friendly menus, food, and drinks.
Here, we've rounded up the best of both worlds, from pet-friendly taquerías to a hot dog-shaped restaurant with hot dogs for dogs and even a place that serves a sushi menu for you and firulais.
These are the restaurants that go above and beyond for your dog.
The Morrison ~ Loz Feliz
The Morrison has long been known for accommodating dogs and their owners. It proudly displays a giant red Yelp banner recognizing it as the “#1 Dog-Friendly Patio in California.” Its spacious patio isn’t the only thing that makes this place unique; it also ensures you and your pet a great dining experience by providing a full menu for dogs.
Located on Los Feliz Boulevard, the restaurant specializes in gourmet burgers but also offers tacos, chili dogs, wings, and various beers and mixed drinks. For dogs, a straightforward menu offers three rice-based bowls topped with chopped hamburger beef, grilled chicken, or a chopped wiener.
We sent L.A. TACO’s four-legged dog correspondent, Flan Canelo, to see if The Morrison lives up to the hype, and he confirmed it’s "paw-some."
3179 Los Feliz Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90039
Open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday from 12 P.M. to 9 P.M., Friday and Saturday from 12 P.M. to 11 P.M., and Thursday from 12 P.M. to 10 P.M.
La Taquería Brand ~ Long Beach
L.A. TACO is often asked, “Where can we get good tacos and take our dog?”
The immediate answer would be any taco stand in Los Angeles. But when looking for a sit-down setting with a street taco taste, head to La Taqueria Brand in Long Beach. They may not have a specialty dog menu, but they are dog-friendly—with food ranging from tacos to tortas, chilaquiles, and more. And they have a beer and wine license.
1430 E. 7th St. Long Beach, CA 90813
Open Monday through Thursday and Sunday from 8 A.M. to 10 P.M. and Friday and Saturday from 8 A.M. to 11 P.M.
Kombu Sushi ~ Silver Lake & Arts District
This next spot might be the most unique: Kombu Sushi, a restaurant named after a handsome, rescued Shiba Inu. What makes Kombu special is that it creates a dog-friendly environment with a modern take on Japanese food. While you indulge in the array of fresh sushi items, your dog can also enjoy the best with their pop-up menu that includes white or brown rice with either chicken or salmon for a sushi take. For dogs.
3719 W. Sunset Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90026; 300 S. Santa Fe Ave. Unit Q, Los Angeles, CA 90013
Open Monday through Thursday and Sunday from 11:30 A.M. to 10 P.M. and Friday and Saturday 11:30 A.M. to 10 P.M.
ISM Brewing ~ Long Beach
West Coast IPAs are the most challenging category to win at the World Beer Cup. This downtown Long Beach brewery took home gold for one of its own in less than a year since opening. It also won gold for a coffee beer and a bronze for its saison. Plus, they have free dog treats if you ask nicely.
The patio is spacious, and there are fireplaces to warm you up against those ocean breezes as you take fat sips of their incredibly refreshing fresh ales. It has something special going on almost every day of the week, whether it's a special beer release, drag bingo, or trivia night. On "Wing Wednesdays," it runs a special on wings. So come by any day of the week.
210 E. 3rd St. Unit A. Long Beach, CA 90802
Open Monday through Friday, 12 P.M. to 10 P.M., and Saturday and Sunday, 11 A.M. to 10 P.M.
Dog PPL ~ Santa Monica
Dog PPL in Santa Monica is perfect if you are looking for something more exclusive. This space is membership-based, but we hear it’s worth it. Considered Los Angeles' first canine social club, the space triples as a park, café, bar, and lounge. This spacious park offers member-exclusive events, including themed parties like "prom night." Items on their menu include lattes, mixed drinks, and beer.
3440 Ocean Park Blvd. Santa Monica, CA 90405
Open Monday 2 P.M. to 9 P.M., and Tuesday through Sunday 8 A.M. to 9 P.M.
Tail O’ The Pup ~ West Hollywood
Tail O’ The Pup, with its legendary giant hot dog out front, is a classic, with roots going back to 1946. Located in West Hollywood, the house specialty is, you guessed it, hot dogs, including those made for your pet.
Enjoy chili cheese dogs, a classic Chicago dog, and a hot dog with a puppy face-shaped bun, or their classic 1946 dog, a split weenie grilled and served on top of a toasted bun and topped with grilled onions and a drizzle of their house mustard. The restaurant also offers burgers and vegan options.
Or you can cheers with your dog and enjoy a cold one with Tail O’ The Pup’s dog-friendly “beer.” All while enjoying a perfectly seared perro caliente. If you’re an L.A. TACO member, you are in luck. With proof of membership, you get a free corn dog when purchasing a burger or hot dog.
8512 Santa Monica Blvd. West Hollywood, CA 90069
Open: Open every day from 12 P.M. to 10 P.M. and are closed on Tuesdays.
Boomtown (Brewery) ~ Little Tokyo
While Boomtown doesn’t offer a menu for dogs, it does offer a spacious, dog-friendly patio where you can enjoy a cold pour. While you mingle or sit and eat, your furry friend can sit beside you, being companionable and cute. And if you are an L.A. TACO Member, you get $3 off every beer.
700 Jackson St. Los Angeles, CA 90012
Open Monday through Wednesday from 5 P.M. to 10 P.M., Thursday 5 P.M. to 11 P.M., Friday 12 P.M. to 1 A.M. and Saturday 12 P.M. to 12 A.M. and Sunday 12 P.M. to 9 P.M.
Tamales Alberto ~ Historic Filipinotown
Did you ever think you'd see the day when a restaurant curates specialty tamales for your dog? We didn't, but Los Angeles continues to prove itself a city that has food for everyone's taste buds, including your furry ones.
At Tamales Alberto, you can enjoy tamal season all year round with your pup. The restaurant has been around since the late 90s, with the tamales sold and made by the owner and former street vendor Mr. Mejia, who had been selling them well before he had his own brick-and-mortar restaurant. Here you can find traditional corn husk tamales with fillings of meat and vegetables. Their chicken and veggie tamalitos are on the dog menu, which are 3 for 5 dollars, a deal your dog can't refuse.
1644 W .Temple St. Los Angeles, CA 90026
Open from Monday through Sunday from 7 A.M. to 2 P.M.
Escuela Taquería ~ Hancock Park
School is in session at Escuela Taquería, where you can bite into carne asada, shrimp, and carnitas tacos, plus a wagyu skirt steak burrito. Other items include fresh Maine lobster served with cabbage slaw, chipotle crema, pico de gallo, and three ounces of Maine lobster.
Your dog can join you in their outdoor area while you wash down your food with some of their signature drinks, like a spiked ponche, green juice with a mezcal base, and a selection of sangrias, tequila, mezcal, and beer.
7450 Beverly Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90036
Open Monday through Friday from 11:30 A.M. to 10 P.M. and Saturday and Sunday from 11:30 A.M. to 11 P.M.
33 Taps ~ Silver Lake
If you ever want to catch a game and enjoy quality bar food and beer with your dog, then 33 Taps' Silver Lake location is the place to be. Sip on craft beer and eat bar classics like chicken wings, tacos, loaded nachos, and vegetarian dishes.
Your dog also gets to eat, with a pup menu that serves ground beef bowls with rice. What makes 33 Taps special is that all profits from their dog bowl sales are donated to local animal charities across Los Angeles.
3725 Sunset Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90026
Open Monday through Thursday from noon to 11 P.M., Friday from 12 P.M. to 12 A.M., Saturday from 10 A.M. to 12 A.M., and Sunday from 10 A.M. to 10 P.M.
Lazy Dog ~ West Covina
Lazy Dog is as dog-friendly as a restaurant gets. It cares about where it gets its food and ingredients, which are sourced from suppliers and farmers the owners work closely with.
It also carries a special menu for dogs, with a grilled hamburger bowl with brown rice and vegetables, a chicken bowl, and a complimentary water bowl. There is also a long list of menu items for humans, including burgers, soups, noodles, sandwiches, pastries, gluten-sensitive meals, and more.
1440 Plaza Dr. West Covina, CA 91790
Open Monday through Friday from 11 A.M. to 12 A.M. and Saturday and Sunday from 10 A.M. to 12 A.M.
Salazar ~ Frogtown
Salazar combines the best parts of what a Mexican restaurant and brewery can offer: good food and craft beer. You can get steaks, seafood, and veggies grilled over mesquite here. They are known for their huge outdoor space, making it exceptionally dog-friendly. Their bar, which should not be confused with a brewery, opens directly to the patio, where you can enjoy chilaquiles, machaca, beer, and mixed drinks while enjoying L.A.’s beautiful weather.
2490 Fletcher Dr. Los Angeles, CA 90039
Advised to check their Instagram for changes on open times. Otherwise, they are open every day except Monday.
Ixmota Taquería ~ El Monte
This 4:20-themed, dog-friendly taqueria has one of the most eclectic menus I’ve seen. In addition to the traditional taqueria meats, you can get tacos with calamari, lobster, duck, Korean BBQ, and scallops, as well as several veggie options.
It even has “Dog Friendly Tacos” for firulais, including tacos with ground turkey, potatoes, and carrots. The aguas frescas are just as creative, with a revolving menu that changes its offerings, from traditional to drinks like purple horchata to its CBD aguas frescas.
10021 Valley Blvd. El Monte, CA 91731
Open Tuesday through Thursday and Sunday from 11 A.M. to 9 P.M. and Friday and Saturday from 11 A.M. to 10 P.M.
We know there are more pup-friendly places in the city to explore, so if you don't see your favorite, let us know in the comments.
