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Dining Guide | 5 Scottsdale Dog Friendly Restaurants

Posted on: January 10th, 2015 by Taryn Jeffries No Comments

You think of them as your children and very rarely like to leave the house without them. If you could bring them to work, they would be by your side every day of the week. If you could take them out to dinner with you – oh, wait! You can! While not all restaurants welcome your canine companions, there are some really great dog friendly patios around town to choose from. Whether or not you drop a morsel or two under the table is completely up to you.

5 Dog Friendly Restaurants in Scottsdale

K O’Donnell’s Sports Bar & Grill
14850 N. Northsight Blvd.| Scottsdale| 480.922.7200
Have a pup that loves football as much as you? Bring them down to K O’Donnell’s to watch the game with you on their extra-large patio. The comfortable area features an extensive misting system for those dog days of summer and hardworking heaters in the colder months. There are also a number of tv’s on the patio and in the event that things get a little noisy, the wait staff will happily bring a speaker to your table so you can hear your game. There are so many options on the menu that you will easily find something for everyone you are with. Their Loaded Nachos make for the perfect game day fare; piled high with melted cheddar and jack cheeses, refried beans, jalapenos, onions, tomatoes, black olives and sour cream. You can add in chicken, steak or chorizo for a little more bite.

5 Scottsdale Dog Friendly Restaurants: K O'Donnell's Sports Bar & Grill

Kale & Clover: Mindful Kitchen
20511 N. Hayden Road| Scottsdale| 480.397.9585
Whether you pop in for breakfast, lunch or dinner, you and your pooch will always be welcome at Kale & Clover. You will both enjoy the clean and modern setting as well as the carefully crafted menu. A huge emphasis is put on using responsibly sourced and seasonal ingredients as well as those ingredients nutritional benefits and flavor profiles. The mostly vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free menu offers items that will appeal to even the most persnickety of eaters (although, you always have the option of adding your choice of protein to their dishes). The Avocado Summer Rolls are the perfect introduction to this clean menu with pickled vegetables, just the right amount of mint and house-made sambas. For something to stick to your ribs, but not your hips, try their Seared Salmon served with red quinoa, marinated cherry tomatoes and avocado, dressed with a light herb vinaigrette. You and your pet will both be wagging your tails in delight!

Taggia
4925 N. Scottsdale Road| Scottsdale| 480.424.6095
Taggia is one of those restaurants that allows you to check off a number of categories. They offer amazing Italian inspired cuisine in a beautiful setting. The environment is the perfect backdrop for a casual business meeting to a romantic dinner depending on where you sit. Need to pop in and out for a quick work week lunch, with or without clients to entertain? They have a special Power Lunch menu. Best of all, if you’re out and about with your furry four-legged friends you can have lunch on their dog friendly patio in comfort, day or night. If you are looking to linger over some deserving dishes, the Gnocchi is an exciting combination of potato gnocchi, pork belly, green beans, delicate fontina, and pistachio. The gnocchi are surprisingly light and the complexity of the flavors are bound to please the most demanding of taste buds.

5 Scottsdale Dog Friendly Restaurants: Taggia

The Standard Kitchen & Cocktails
10050 N. Scottsdale Road| Scottsdale| 480.393.3801
You and your pooch will be right at home on the expansive patio at The Standard; the plush couches and chairs provide a great place to relax and share a meal with a friend, both the furry and fur-free kind. The menu features many offerings that sound like typical fare, but upon further investigation you’ll find that each dish has been given its own unique flair. The Deviled Eggs are made with pickled shallots, herbed goat cheese, and fresh dill. In the mood for some tacos? The Duck Confit Tacos aren’t a typical option. The rich flavor of the duck is elevated by the addition of apple slaw, orange chili gastrique, and shaved manchego. Though you may not want to share with Fido, you both will certainly enjoy the Brisket Enchilada entrée. The enchiladas are made with tender brisket, green chile, a light but flavorful butternut squash puree that imparts a little sweetness, cojita cheese and, yes, a fried egg all nestled in a corn tortilla. You may want to keep that one to yourself; it would be hard to get Fido back on kibble after that!

5 Scottsdale Dog Friendly Restaurants: The Standard

Summit Diner
32531 N. Scottsdale Road| Scottsdale| 480.575.6562
Out for a morning run with man’s best friend and find that you are both in need of a rest and maybe a bite to eat? Summit Diner will hit the spot whether you are looking for a healthy option or a more comforting choice. Looking for something on the lighter side? Start your day off with one of Summit’s omelettes made with egg whites. The Greek Omelette is a great choice; the gyro meat imparts a special layer of flavor to the taste that you are used to, along with onions, peppers, tomatoes and then dotted with feta cheese. The Vegetarian Scramble is also a great light option, created with just about every fresh vegetable that you can think of. In the interest of fairness, sometimes a comfort meal is in order and this menu has you covered on that end of the spectrum as well. From Eggs Benedict to Crepes, Biscuits and Gravy of French Toast; decadence abounds.

This article was originally featured in the January 2015 issue of So Scottsdale Magazine.

About the Author - Taryn Jeffries

Editor and Chief Eating Officer of PhoenixBites, 2017 Food Writer of the Year (Arizona Culinary Hall of Fame) Taryn grew up in a small town in Illinois with a doting Grandmother who taught her the way around a kitchen and that food is representative of love. Her current quest is to find the love in local dishes and the chefs behind them. In addition to running all things PhoenixBites, Taryn is also a freelance writer, sharing her insight on the best dishes and where to get them each and every month.

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