For dog owners who would prefer to not leave their pets tied up outside while they dine, LoveFood found the best dog-friendly restaurants in the country. "With pet ownership on the up over the last two years, America's restaurants are stepping up their offering for dog owners all over the country," writes the website. "From dog food menus to treats on demand, these dog-friendly restaurants promise to look after your pooch just as well as they look after you."
Here are California's best dog-friendly restaurants, according to LoveFood:
"Stop at this sidewalk café, next door to the excellent Whaley House Museum, and your dog will thank you. While you indulge in moreish tacos, quesadillas, fajitas, enchiladas or bulging burritos, your dog gets their own menu too. Order them a snack of sliced carne asada, a beef patty, scrambled eggs or chicken and fries. Be sure to get yourself one of their "Big Ass Margaritas", a two-litre (94fl oz) cocktail that'll keep you going for hours."
"Perched on the edge of Golden Gate Park, Pacific Catch is a top spot to refuel after a bit of sightseeing in San Francisco. Come here for salmon poke, seared tuna and avocado, zingy ceviche and freshly caught grilled fish. There's a vast patio for you and the dog to relax on, and cocktails to go if you're heading out for a post-lunch walk. You'll find various other locations in California, from San Diego to Santa Clara too."
"This is one for the night owls (or dogs). Fred 62 is open 24 hours per day, so you can sit on the patio with your dog at any time to indulge in a little brunch, burger, fried chicken with waffles or even ramen."
"This Atwater Village restaurant serves brilliant burgers, moreish mac and cheese and light and crispy fish and chips on its heated patio terrace. Dogs are welcome to join you to dine and there's a menu just for them featuring chicken with rice, hamburger with rice or hot dogs"