Dog Friendly Restaurants in Nova Scotia

No need to leave Fido in the hotel room when you want to grab a bite! No matter where you’re headed, we can point you towards great restaurants in Nova Scotia that will welcome Fido to join you at an outdoor table. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly Dockside Restaurant & Bar
Dockside Restaurant & Bar Dockside Restaurant & Bar is pet-friendly. Excellent dock side restaurant with view of the fishing boats. You can sit at the picnic tables with your dog. Have a cold beer and great scallops. Kids can have smoothies and the waitress will bring your dog a bucket of water. Typical Nova Scotia hospitality. Upstairs is the Fundy Restaurant. Same food but more expensive See Details
Pet Friendly The Old Fish Factory Restaurant
The Old Fish Factory Restaurant The Old Fish Factory Restaurant is a casual seafood joint that serves up a variety of tasty fare. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Start off with a cold beer and an order of the Calamari - flash-fried, corn flour-dusted calamari served with sweet chili and balsamic glaze. Next, tuck into the Ice House Ale Battered Fish and Chips - two pieces of battered haddock served with crispy fries, Tancook kraut coleslaw, and house-made tartar sauce. Or go for the Surf N' Turf Skewer with beef tenderloin, sea scallops, and shrimp, Pernod cream sauce, garlic mash, and seasonal veggies. The Old Fish Factory Restaurant is open Sunday through Wednesday from 11am to 8:30pm, and Thursday through Saturday from 11am to 9pm. See Details
Rebecca's Restaurant Located on the water's edge in the picturesque town of Mahone Bay, at Rebecca's Restaurant everything on the menu is made in house and more than 80% of the meat, seafood, and produce used in dishes is locally sourced from farmers on the South Shore. Vegan, vegetarian, gluten free and restrictive allergy options are also available. Fido is welcome on the outdoor, pet-friendly patio. See Details
Lake City Cider Lake City Cider is a small bar that focuses on ciders. The small outdoor patio is pet-friendly. See Details
Salt Yard Social Salt Yard Social is a dog-friendly authentic Nova Scotian cuisine in Halifax, NS. Fido is welcome to accompany you to the spacious two-level outdoor deck. Salt Yard Social is a fun and friendly waterfront restaurant serving delicious dishes such as seafood, hand-tossed pizza and charcuterie boards. Pair you dish of choice with a drink from the carefully curated list of complimentary wine and spirits. See Details
Birch & Anchor Birch & Anchor is a dog-friendly restaurant in Halifax, NS, where Fido is welcome to join you at a waterfront table. The seasonal menu features fresh seafood, wood-fired main courses, pizza and salads. See Details
Waterfront Warehouse Waterfront Warehouse is a dog-friendly restaurant in Halifax, NS, where Fido can join you at an outdoor table on the patio. The menu features seafood bowls, sandwiches, lobster, oysters and more. See Details
The Rustic Crust Fido is welcome to join you at The Rustic Crust, a dog-friendly outdoor pizza restaurant in Tantallon, NS. Leashed pets can sit beside you at a picnic table in the "Doggie Beer Garden". The menu features a selection of fresh wood-fired pizzas and shared appetizers such as salads, pepperoni bites and garlic mozzarella sticks. See Details
The Oxford Taproom The Oxford Taproom is a beer bar housed in an old theatre on the north end of Halifax, NS. Enjoy a variety of beers from Garrison Brewing inside the taproom or outside at a picnic table in the spacious beer garden. Non-alcoholic drinks are also available from Seaport Sodas, available in flavors like Blueberry Cream, Ginger N Lime, and Root Beer. See Details
The Rope Loft The Rope Loft is a waterfront restaurant located on Chester's Front Harbor. This seasonal Chester, NS, eatery has a sizeable pet-friendly patio that welcomes dogs. Their menu offers seafood items like crawfish boil, grilled swordfish, scallops and more! See Details
Schoolhouse Brewery Leashed dogs are welcome on the patio outside Schoolhouse Brewery in Windsor, NS. This pet-friendly, local craft brewery offers a variety of brews and hard seltzers, as well as food options including burgers, tacos, burritos and more. See Details
Bar Sofia Bar Sofia is a dog-friendly restaurant in Halifax, NS, where you can relax with your pup at an outdoor table on their shaded patio. There's a special entrance gate for four-legged guests, and a fresh bowl of water is provided for Fido to enjoy. Dine on their menu of Latin American cuisine, including yucca fries, Nova Scotia swordfish ceviche, carnitas soft tacos and more. See Details
Millstone Public House King's Wharf Fido is welcome to join you on the outdoor, pet-friendly patio at Millstone Public House King's Wharf, a restaurant and bar in Dartmouth, NS. Enjoy menu items like calamari, wings, burgers, seafood chowder, salads and more. They also serve a full bar, a kids menu and non-alcoholic drinks. See Details
Bell Buoy Restaurant Bring Fido to the pet-friendly Bell Buoy Restaurant in Baddeck, NS. Your pup is welcome to join you at an outdoor table. Their menu features items such as chicken parmesan, fish tacos, cajun haddock and bruschetta flatbread. They also have a full bar. See Details
Antojo Tacos + Tequila Antojo Tacos + Tequila is a pet-friendly Mexican restaurant located in downtown Halifax, NS. Fido can join you at one of the tables on the front plaza patio for lunch or dinner. Menu items include chips & dips, quesadillas, enchiladas, specialty & build-your-own tacos, craft cocktails, wine, and beer. See Details
Great British Grub Great British Grub is a pet-friendly establishment in Truro, NS. Your leashed four-legged friend is welcome with open arms at a table on their heated patio. Start your morning with a cup of coffee and a cheesy omelet or breakfast sandwich and return for their day's soup. See Details
The Halifax Beer Garden - the BG The Halifax Beer Garden - The BG is a dog-friendly waterfront restaurant in Halifax, NS. Fido may join you at a shaded table on the spacious outside deck. Pair a beer or cocktail with seafood, burgers and hotdogs. See Details
Durty Nelly's Durty Nelly's is a dog-friendly restaurant in Halifax, NS, where Fido can join you at an outdoor table on the patio. The menu features award-winning seafood chowder, burgers, fish and chips, bangers and mash, and more. They also serve weekend brunch. See Details
Gaspereau Vineyards Gaspereau Vineyards in Wolfville, NS, welcomes Fido on the pet-friendly patio. They offer a small, seasonal menu selected to complement their signature wines. See Details
Route 19 Brewing Route 19 Brewing is a dog-friendly brewery and bar in Inverness, NS. Fido is welcome to join you on the waterfront outdoor patio, at a table with umbrellas. Ask a staff member about their daily food specials - previous specials include stuffing-infused turkey burgers, prosciutto wrapped chicken breast, and 50 cent wings deals! See Details
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