Lucky for us, Miami’s tropical climate ensures there are plenty of places with outdoor spaces designed for you and your pooch to enjoy together.
Although most restaurant patios welcome you and your four-legged friend, some go far beyond the complimentary water bowl by catering to canines with special doggie dishes and freebies. Think pet-friendly sushi, meaty treats made especially for Fido, and exclusive “puppy” menus that include house-made dog biscuits and desserts.
To show your furry friends some extra appreciation this year, we’ve compiled a list of the best pet-friendly places in South Florida to chow down and enjoy some good eats — with your pooch, of course.
Bacon Bitch
860 Collins Ave., Miami Beach
305-900-7371
baconbitch.com
Take your favorite little bitch to this restaurant and stretch out on the inviting patio. Bacon Bitch is so dog-friendly, the kitchen is more than happy to customize any item on the menu just for your pooch. While there’s plenty of egg and cheese goodness to go around, we’re pretty sure there isn’t pup on this planet that would say “no” to a giant plate of Nueske’s bacon along with any of the offerings off the “Extra Bitch” menu, including strip steak and turkey sausage.
Casa Sensei
1200 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale
954-530-4176
casasensei.com
If you’re looking to spoil your dog, bring them to Casa Sensei for a truly “woof-tastic” good time. Casa Sensei offers guests and their dogs a spacious outdoor patio where you can enjoy the breeze along with dog-friendly bites overlooking the Himmarshee Canal. Pups can choose from a choice of savory “doggie sushi,” hand-rolled bites that include the “woof roll” prepared with beef, rice, carrots, and peas rolled in soy paper, as well as special dog-friendly “salmon delight” and “chicken lovers” stir-fries. Casa Sensei also hosts special monthly happy hours for pups.
Cielito Artisan Pops
2750 NW Third Ave., Suite 20A, Miami
305-397-7392
cielitoartisanpops.com
This paleta shop, located in the iconic black-and-white-striped Wynwood Building, offers frozen treats for both you and your dog. While you dip your own pop in dark or white chocolate, or dress it up with an endless variety of toppings, order one of the special dietary-friendly doggy pops for pups to enjoy as well. That means you can treat your dog to a “pup-sicle” of his own, with flavors such as banana with peanut butter, pumpkin with yogurt, and watermelon pineapple.