Dog-Friendly Spots in the City

This Cole Valley resto is most famously known for its brunch, but the Cal-French dinner options are equally impressive. Monday is "Bring Your Doggy to Dinner" night, so pet owners can enjoy a prix fixe on the back patio with their pooches and get $10 off a bottle of Mutt Lynch's "Portrait of a Mutt" zinfandel.

Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, this Inner Sunset spot with plenty of (heated) sidewalk patio seats is a comfortable place to dine with your doggie after a jaunt through Golden Gate Park.

Pacific Heights is a another notoriously dog-friendly neighborhood--stop by for comfort foods like poached eggs and fresh-squeezed OJ or mac 'n' cheese and an Arnold Palmer on the covered patio out front of this Fillmore Street cafe. Seating outside is fairly limited, so avoid busy hours if you've got Fido in tow.

This Outer Sunset ice cream parlor rivals the likes of Bi-Rite and Mitchell's with their home-made creations, and they sweetly offer free treats (mini cones filled with vanilla soft-serve) for canine friends waiting patiently on the sidewalk.

While upstairs neighbor Beach Chalet is strictly off-limits to four-legged friends, this lovely open-air resto at the beach edge of Golden Gate Park is extremely dog-friendly. In fact, it's not uncommon to see more pups and kids than adults at the grassy patio tables on a sunny day.

Sure, you could sit inside this Hayes Valley hamburger joint (with nearly 20 gourmet variations), but why would you bother when the outdoor seating is generally sunny, unbelievably spacious and perfect for dining with your dog?

While you may want to leave your furry pal at home after dark (when this place can get more than a little crowded), this Mission bar makes an ideal destination for quality afternoon or happy hour drinks in a very neighborly--and dog-friendly--environment.

Perch yourself on the heated patio of this Cow Hollow wine bar for primo people watching and a comfy spot to relax with your pup. Bonus: they serve Italian-inspired small plates, weekend brunch and desserts as well, so plan on staying awhile.

This Inner Richmond dive has some killer late-night happy hour specials--like $1 well drinks on Mondays 10pm-midnight--that regulars enjoy with friends and pets alike. There's a patio out front, but dogs are welcome inside as well.

Dogs big and small regularly roam from couch to couch at this dark Mission bar, looking for stray hands that could be used for petting. If that's not your thing, you may want to steer clear.

Punk rock and pitbulls go hand-in-hand, so it's no surprise that this Lower Haight dive welcomes your furry friends to sit on the floor while you enjoy your PBR and pinball.

Bird watchers, hang gliders, hikers, picnickers and dog walkers all share this cliffy beach area--one of the best (yet lesser known) places to enjoy the fresh air with your off-leash pooch.

One of San Francisco's most popular dog runs, this park is to pooches as Dolores Park is to hipsters--their favorite place on earth. Show between 5pm and 7pm if you want to socialize your pup--it's the equivalent of happy hour for dogs--and you find plenty of passionate dog owners to talk shop with, too, if that's your thing.

Not only does this SoMa luxury hotel welcome your pets, but they go out of the way to ensure you and your pup both have a fabulous stay. But for star treatment, you'll have to pay $25 above the room rate, plus a non-refundable $100 cleaning charge.

If you're traveling with a small dog, rest your head at this Union Square hotel. Doggies under 25 lbs stay free, but a $150 deposit is required to cover any potential damages made while you're out.

For a prestigious hotel, this one is known for its dog-friendly policy: pets 40 lbs and under stay free and well-pampered (blankets, water bowls, treats, etc. are provided), just don't think of bringing Sparky when you head downstairs to Michael Mina for dinner.