4 Dog-Friendly Restaurants in Thousand Oaks, California

By Tina Lucarelli, REALTOR® | Beverly & Company

A morning walk followed by pancakes or an afternoon spent sharing pizza with friends is even better when your dog can come along. Thousand Oaks has several patios where you can do just that, including one with a menu just for dogs.

1. Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar

172 W. Hillcrest Drive · Best for dinner with a dog menu

At Lazy Dog, your pup can have a meal of their own. The dog menu offers grilled chicken breast or a grilled hamburger patty with brown rice and vegetables, and the restaurant provides a complimentary bowl of water on the patio. With weekend brunch and a full lunch and dinner menu, it’s an easy choice when the whole family is coming along. lazydogrestaurants.com

2. Tarantula Hill Brewing Company

244 Thousand Oaks Boulevard · Best for pizza, craft beer, and ice cream

Order a pizza to share, try a house-brewed beer, and leave room for ice cream. Visit Conejo Valley lists the brewery’s spacious outdoor patio and deck as welcoming to leashed dogs. If your pup settles more easily when things are quiet, try a weekday afternoon. tarantulahillbrewingco.com

3. Pedals & Pints Brewing Company

156 W. Hillcrest Drive · Best for a casual lunch near The Oaks

Pizza, wings, and a Bavarian pretzel make Pedals & Pints an easy spot to meet friends after running errands. BringFido lists the patio as welcoming to leashed dogs. It’s on the same stretch of Hillcrest Drive as Lazy Dog, so you have two options nearby. Pedals & Pints Brewing Co.

4. Jinky’s Cafe

1724 E. Avenida de Los Arboles · Best for breakfast after a walk

If your ideal morning involves coffee and a stack of buttermilk pancakes, put Jinky’s on your list. PetsWelcome lists outdoor seating for guests with dogs at the Thousand Oaks location. If you’re heading over for weekend breakfast, call ahead to confirm patio availability. Restaurants in Southern CA

Before you go

Call ahead to make sure the dog-friendly patio is open. Bring a leash and water, and ask for a shaded table with room for your dog to settle beside you. If it’s your dog’s first patio outing, a short visit between meal rushes is a good place to start.

Have a favorite Thousand Oaks patio where your dog is always happy to tag along? I’d love to hear about it. And if you’re thinking about moving to the Conejo Valley, I can help you find a neighborhood with places you’ll both enjoy. Reach me at ListWithTina.com.