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The Best Dog-Friendly Patios in Canada

by Jules Miller
updated December 5, 2024
OpenTable

One of the best ways to cool off during the hot summer weather is by sitting on a patio. It’s the perfect place to get a bite to eat, sip on fabulous drinks and hang out with friends. And here, we believe that our furry friends should be afforded that luxury as well. Thanks to OpenTable, it is easier than ever to find a dog-friendly patio for you and your pup to hang out this summer. Here is how you can find those spots, plus our top picks for dog-friendly restaurants across Canada.

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How to find dog-friendly patios in Canada

To celebrate the summer, OpenTable has released a list of the top 100 restaurants for outdoor dining in Canada for 2024. After looking at over 1 million reviews from Canadian diners for outdoor dining, they compiled a list and narrowed it down to the top 100. From seafood restaurants in Victoria to a steakhouse in Winnipeg to a Mediterranean restaurant in Halifax. OpenTable has you covered from coast to coast. Within the list, OpenTable has created a key to find out which spots would love to welcome you and your dog! If the restaurant has a dog emoji next to it, that means they allow doggy dining as of May 2024.

“Discovering dog-friendly restaurants or cafes can be a challenge for nearly two-thirds of Canadians,” says Matt Davis, country director for Open Table Canada.  “When releasing the diner-backed top 100 restaurants for outdoor dining in Canada list we highlighted the 20 plus dog-friendly spots nationwide… ensuring no furry family member is left behind.”

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OpenTable’s best dog-friendly restaurants in Canada

OpenTable features 22 dog-friendly restaurants on their top outdoor dining list across Canada. You can find the full list via OpenTable and book your reservation today.

Alberta

  • Bear Street Tavern – Banff
  • Borough Bar + Grill – Calgary
  • Bridgette Bar Canmore – Canmore
  • Campio Brewing Co – Edmonton
  • Darling – Edmonton

    • British Columbia

  • Beach House – West Vancouver
  • Earls Kitchen + Bar – Kelowna
  • Tap & Barrel: Shipyards – North Vancouver

    • Nova Scotia

  • Darya – Halifax
  • Salt & Ash – Halifax

    • Ontario

  • Amsterdam Brewhouse & Restaurant – Toronto
  • Bardo Guelph – Guelph
  • Crowsfoot – Kitchener
  • El Catrin – Toronto
  • Harpers Landing – Oakville
  • Posta Ital Bar Cucina – Mississauga
  • The Good Earth Vineyard And Winery – Niagara-on-the-lake
  • The North Coal – Burlington
  • The Royal Hotel – Prince Edward County
  • The Winery Restaurant at Peller Estates – Niagara-on-the-Lake
  • Treadwell Cuisine – Niagara-on-the-Lake

    • Sandbanks Winery

    Even more dog-friendly restaurants across Canada

    The dog-friendly fun doesn’t stop with OpenTable. There are other ways to find dog-friendly spots across Canada and we’ve got you covered. BringFido is a website helping dog owners find dog-friendly hotels, activities and restaurants across Canada. You can filter results by location, type of restaurant and see how dog-friendly they are. We searched the internet and here are our top picks for dog-friendly restaurants across Canada.

    Alberta

  • Vin Room – Calgary
  • Folding Mountain Brewing Taproom and Kitchen – Jasper East
  • Half Hitch Brewing Company – Cochrane
  • Little Brick – Edmonton

    • British Columbia

  • Spezzatura – Vancouver
  • One20 Public House – Delta
  • Mahony’s Tavern – Vancouver
  • Lido Waterfront Bar and Bistro – Victoria

    • Manitoba

  • One Great City Brewing Company – Winnipeg
  • Leopold’s Tavern – Winnipeg

    • New Brunswick 

  • Picaroons Brewing Company – Fredericton
  • Lemongrass & Peppers Pub – Saint John
  • The Joyce Pub – Fredericton
  • Pump House Brewpub  – Moncton

    • Newfoundland and Labrador

  • Anchor Pub – Rocky Harbour
  • The Battery Cafe – St. John’s
  • Pier 39, Twillingate

    • Nova Scotia

  • 2 Doors Down Food & Wine – Halifax
  • The Old Fish Factory Restaurant – Lunenburg
  • Antojo Tacos and Tequilas – Halifax
  • Dockside Restaurant and Bar – Digby

    • Ontario

  • Sandbanks Winery – Prince Edward County
  • Sawdust City Brewing Company – Muskoka
  • Hair of the Dog – Toronto
  • Munchies Coffee House & Barkery – Hamilton
  • Tavern on the Falls – Ottawa

    • Prince Edward Island

  • The Chip Shack – Charlottetown
  • Island Stone Pub – Kensington
  • Lobster On The Wharf Restaurant – Charlottetown

    • Quebec

  • Ruby Cafe – Montreal
  • Microbrasserie la Memphre – Magog
  • La Barberie – Quebec City
  • Cafe Bar Backbone – Montreal

    • Saskatchewan

  • Cathedral Social Hall – Saskatoon and Regina
  • Prairie Sun Brewery – Saskatoon
  • Orange Izakaya Fusion Cafe and Bar – Regina