10 best dog-friendly restaurants in Miami for your next patio date with your furry friend

Looking for a brunch and dog walk with a view? Then this is the spot for you! Verde, located in Pérez Art Museum Miami with sweeping views of Biscayne Bay, is a modern casual restaurant serving a brunch that’s just as enjoyable for pups as it is for their owners. Enjoy delicious items like the Reina Pepiada Tostada, Croque Mamacita and Cinnamon Roll Pancakes before taking your furry friend on a long walk in the nearby Maurice A. Ferré Park. The two of you will leave perfectly happy!

Pets are always welcome at this dual Mediterranean and Japanese restaurant’s patio in Merrick Park. Take your furry friend for a special doggie meal off their menu. Start with some “tapas” like jerky strips or baked biscuits, then choose between the chicken breast kebab or filet mignon kebab for the main course. And don’t forget to conclude on a sweet note with a True Acres Dessert Cup!

At this lush, open-air oasis in the Grove, every pet has a “seat” at the table. While humans dine on creative contemporary American dishes amidst the trees, there’s a special menu for four-legged guests with options like meatballs with tomato broth, grilled salmon and chicken breast served with brown rice and red quinoa.

Welcoming dogs of all sizes (and led by three adorable CEOs — Canine Executive Officers), The Betsy Hotel is home to several dining destinations that encourage you and your canine companion to stay and dine. Its Piano Bar hosts nightly live jazz with no cover charge or drink minimum. It’s one of Miami Beach’s longest-running live music series, and pups are welcome to settle in for the evening alongside their humans.

Then, residing within the hotel is LT South Beach, a casually elegant restaurant serving New American dishes to guests dining with their furry friends on the outdoor patio facing Ocean Drive. And tucked inside an alleyway beside by The Betsy, Chef Laurent Tourondel’s beloved trattoria, The Alley, offers a charming pet-friendly patio with sights of The Betsy Orb and a delicious menu of 16-inch Roman-style pizzas.

There’s nothing like a delicious ice pop on a hot day (for you and your four-legged friend, that is). At this creative dessert shop, you and your best friend can get matching ones! Cielito’s PUPsicles are made with fresh fruits and sweetened with honey, and followed up with peanut butter, yogurt and watermelon flavors.

Just the right level of romantic and sophisticated, the menu at this Sunny Isles spot includes Italian-Mediterranean-inspired specialties as well as an array of made-in-house pastries, buttery soft croissants, perfectly poured coffees and more. And it goes without saying that pooches are more than welcome at its gorgeous patio, with an ever-changing flower arch!

If you and your best friend prefer palm trees, boat views and catching a meal by the water, this is the ultimate escape! The seafood menu here — which includes Mahi Tacos, Lobster Rolls and their signature Bayshore Seafood Tower — is pretty delicious, but the best part is that they also offer a dog dinner menu! There’s chicken and seasonal veggies, salmon and Bayshore Dirty Paws Rice.

It’s not uncommon to find sweet doggos accompanying their owners for weekend brunch at GreenStreet Cafe’s expansive patio. Whether you’re there for an omelette or their Nutella-filled French toast, the best part about bringing your furry friend along is that they’ll usually get a little treat of bacon slices or pieces of grilled chicken, as well as their own bowl of ice water.

Uchiko, which means “child of Uchi,” is the brainchild of James Beard Award-winning Chef Tyson Cole, known for his nontraditional interpretation of Japanese cuisine. Dog owners can take a seat on the patio while diving into the menu where the yakitori grill takes center stage. It also features a notable selection of Japanese whiskies, sake and crafted seasonal cocktails.

For a taste of Italy right on Miami Beach, bring your pup to the inviting outdoor terrace at Donna Mare Italian Chophouse. It’s the perfect stop before or after a scenic stroll along the boardwalk, offering handcrafted pasta, wood-fired pizzas made with a 50-year-old mother yeast, expertly aged steaks and sustainably sourced seafood.