Dogs in Restaurants

[Ruckvilla]

Love seeing all the dogs in the villages.
Are there any restaurants that allow dogs to join our friends for dinner when they visit? Patio areas in the squares? Country clubs?

[PugMom]

Brownwood has a few out door eating areas. my dog prefers McAllister's, but you can also go to Toojay's or Gators

[laboutj]

Square One in Pinellas plaza allows dogs on their patio.
Another Broken Egg Cafe in Brownwood allows dogs on their patio.
World of Beer in Brownwood may allow dogs at the outdoor bar.
Edna's allows dogs at the outside seating area.

Obviously, a well-behaved dog is the key to you and others around you enjoying yourselves.

[fdpaq0580]

Brownwood has a few out door eating areas. my dog prefers McAllister's, but you can also go to Toojay's or Gators

Since you pay the check, tip and provide transport, which do you prefer?

[dewilson58]

Flipper's allows you to feed your dog from the table.................I have not been back.

:censored:

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Love seeing all the dogs in the villages.
Are there any restaurants that allow dogs to join our friends for dinner when they visit? Patio areas in the squares? Country clubs?

As far as I know, PETS are not allowed inside the dining room of any restaurant in The Villages. However, service dogs are welcome. For outside dining, you'd need to check, some posts here have specified. Also Dunkin Donuts and Darrel's Diner both welcome pets outside their buildings at their outdoor tables.

Reminder to all: a service animal MIGHT ALSO be an emotional support animal, but not all emotional support animals are service animal.

A service animal has been specifically trained to perform a specific service for someone with a medical need. They don't have to wear special collars or harnesses. But some ways you can tell if the animal is a service animal or not:

1. If it has a retractable leash, it is NOT a service animal, or at least - it is NOT on duty.
2. If it's standing near the table and wagging its tail or laying down in a curled-up relaxed position, it is NOT a service animal or at least, it is NOT on duty.
3. If the owner says the dog is friendly and you can pet it, it is absolutely NOT on duty as a service animal.
4. If it's sitting in a shopping cart or a pet stroller, it is absolutely positively NOT on duty as a service animal.

"Emotional support animal" is just a catch phrase for a pet that the owner is especially bonded with. There is no training involved in having an emotional support animal.

A service animal's owner ALSO goes through training to learn how to command their animal. Some rules for service animals inside buildings:

4 on the floor (no jumping, climbing, sitting/standing on anything other than the floor)
Physically controlled at all times - short leash, harness, tether, voice, or other device (depending on the nature of the handler's disability)
Must be housebroken.
The handler must not allow anyone to try and distract the animal, whether crouching to talk to it or reaching to pet it.

Any animal that isn't complying with the above is -not- on duty as a service animal.

[Taltarzac725]

On a reverse note they do not allow human food except drinks like coffee at Doggie Doo Run Run. They did have a business picnic with the pooches before my time but it was a disaster from what I have heard. Cannot always keep animals away from all the bones at picnics especially if their head could rest on their tables with the dog standing in the natural position let alone climbing into it with its front legs.

[village dreamer]

dogs can lick the dish at johnny rockets . i have witness that .

[bopat]

Dogs in stores and restaurants really freak me out. I think about them ****ing on something or licking something that someone might buy....yech!!!

[Michael G.]

Flipper's allows you to feed your dog from the table.................I have not been back.

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dogs can lick the dish at johnny rockets . i have witness that .

Dogs in stores and restaurants really freak me out. I think about them ****ing on something or licking something that someone might buy....yech!!!


These all sound like a blind date I had once. 🤢

[mikeycereal]

We love our dogs. But we only take them on planes, around the block for a walk, on the golf cart for a ride, over to a friend's house to visit theirs, or to the dog park. We have never ever brought them out to the store, restaurant or squares. It's fine to see dogs around the squares, but restaurants and stores is just too much.

[Sandy and Ed]

dogs can lick the dish at johnny rockets . i have witness that .
Ugh! Some pet owners need to use some common sense. We have a dog that is loved and a big part of our life in retirement. We prefer that she accompany us when we go out rather than live her life cooped up alone in the house (even to stores where food is not consumed). But….we would never take our dog into a restaurant or allow her to eat off a restaurant plate or, for that matter, if in the patio area, feed her from the table.

[Cliff Fr]

Flipper's allows you to feed your dog from the table.................I have not been back.

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I hear that they also offer two doggie bags

[Laker]

Nothing like dog hair in your spaghetti. Maybe bring a stuffed animal when you go out to dinner.

[airstreamingypsy]

dogs can lick the dish at johnny rockets . i have witness that .

My dog/dogs lick the plates at my house..... I have a dishwasher, I assume Johnny Rockets does too.

[bioman419]

Love seeing all the dogs in the villages.
Are there any restaurants that allow dogs to join our friends for dinner when they visit? Patio areas in the squares? Country clubs?

Can you not leave your pet home for a few hours so that YOU may have some fun and enjoy a meal. Not particularly a pet lover but I'd prefer to be somewhere nice and not be bothered by animals in a somewhat nice restaurant.

[JanRoberts]

As a fellow dog lover, I so appreciate your respectful attitude towards others, especially when places are crowded with people.

[Ruckvilla]

Thanks for the reply.

[RoseyRed]

:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl::1 rotfl::1rotfl::a20::a20::a20:These all sound like a blind date I had once. 🤢

[Ruckvilla]

Square One in Pinellas plaza allows dogs on their patio.
Another Broken Egg Cafe in Brownwood allows dogs on their patio.
World of Beer in Brownwood may allow dogs at the outdoor bar.
Edna's allows dogs at the outside seating area.

Obviously, a well-behaved dog is the key to you and others around you enjoying yourselves.
Thanks for answering
"The Question".

[Ruckvilla]

Can you not leave your pet home for a few hours so that YOU may have some fun and enjoy a meal. Not particularly a pet lover but I'd prefer to be somewhere nice and not be bothered by animals in a somewhat nice restaurant.

Not OUR DOG. Asking for guests who are visiting. Believe it's their choice to bring the dog. It's the restaurants choice to allow it. It's your choice wether or not to eat there. Sorry it doesn't please you. I find Loud People even more objectional, and there are plenty of them around!

[fdpaq0580]

[/b]not our dog. Asking for guests who are visiting. Believe it's their choice to bring the dog. It's the restaurants choice to allow it. It's your choice wether or not to eat there. Sorry it doesn't please you. I find loud people even more objectional, and there are plenty of them around!

what! Are you talking to me? 😮

[firefighter4u]

Love my golden retriever, but out of respect of others I would never take her to a restaurant or a store for that matter. Pretty soon you'll be seeing people bring their sheep or goats in to Walmart and claim them as therapy animals.... IMO just another sign of entitlement.

[msilagy]

I was at Johnny Rockets a few years ago and a big dog was laying in the waiters path outside. They were stepping over the dog to serve food. The owners did nothing about it and no manager came out and no wait staff said anything. I didn't want to make a scene as I was with a new friend. OMG disgusting inconsiderate rude - you name it!

[pcntech]

These are the ones I know of that allow dogs on patios or outside area
TwoJays
Broken Yoke
Toasted Yoke
Fiesta Grande
Five Guys
McAllister's
Harvest
Scoople's
Sawgrass (Buy food inside and then dine outside)
Gators
Johnny Rockets - they have a pup menu
Culver's
Jersey Mike's
Willie Jewel
Edna's on the Green
World of Beer
Ruby Tuesday
Panera Bread (Spanish Springs..not sure about Lake Sumter)
Chick Salad Chick
Wendy's

Might be more that I have not dined at yet.

[banjobob]

[QUOTE=Ruckvilla;2395107]Love seeing all the dogs in the villages.
Are there any restaurants that allow dogs to join our friends for dinner
when they visit? Patio areas in the squares? Country clubs?[/QUOTE


Just a question as to why your dog should accompany you to dinner??
They are not your children .

[fdpaq0580]

[QUOTE=Ruckvilla;2395107

Just a question as to why your dog should accompany you to dinner??
They are not your children .

Sadly, banjobob, some people believe they are their children.

[Velvet]

Love seeing all the dogs in the villages.
Are there any restaurants that allow dogs to join our friends for dinner when they visit? Patio areas in the squares? Country clubs?

Let me know which restaurants allow dogs INSIDE. I will be sure to never go there.

[MX rider]

Love my golden retriever, but out of respect of others I would never take her to a restaurant or a store for that matter. Pretty soon you'll be seeing people bring their sheep or goats in to Walmart and claim them as therapy animals.... IMO just another sign of entitlement.

As a lab owner I agree 100%. Dogs do not belong in restaurants or stores!

[Bilyclub]

These are the ones I know of that allow dogs on patios or outside area
TwoJays
Broken Yoke
Toasted Yoke
Fiesta Grande
Five Guys
McAllister's
Harvest
Scoople's
Sawgrass (Buy food inside and then dine outside)
Gators
Johnny Rockets - they have a pup menu
Culver's
Jersey Mike's
Willie Jewel
Edna's on the Green
World of Beer
Ruby Tuesday
Panera Bread (Spanish Springs..not sure about Lake Sumter)
Chick Salad Chick
Wendy's

Might be more that I have not dined at yet.


The restaurant has to have a permit from the local jurisdiction to allow dogs on patios and follow certain rules. They just can’t allow it without a permit.

FL - Restaurant - 509.233. Public food service establishment requirements; local exemption for dogs | Animal Legal & Historical Center (https://www.animallaw.info/statute/fl-restaurant-509233-public-food-service-establishment-requirements-local-exemption-dogs)

[retiredguy123]

The restaurant has to have a permit from the local jurisdiction to allow dogs on patios and follow certain rules. They just can’t allow it without a permit.

FL - Restaurant - 509.233. Public food service establishment requirements; local exemption for dogs | Animal Legal & Historical Center (https://www.animallaw.info/statute/fl-restaurant-509233-public-food-service-establishment-requirements-local-exemption-dogs)
The problem with any state or local law restricting access to dogs is that they do not apply to "service" dogs. Service dogs are regulated by the Federal ADA (Americans with disabilities) Act. If a dog owner says that their dog is a service dog, you have very limited options on restricting access to the dog. And, the dog owner doesn't need to provide any documentation or written proof that the dog is any different from any other dog. No vest or certification of any type is required. Google it.

[HORNET]

Just leave them HOME ! Allow others to enjoy their eating experiences!

[HORNET]

Me either

[HORNET]

Service dogs should for someone who is handicapped not just because you think that you have the right to infringe upon others. I see people putting little fluffy back in their carts in Publix again!

[HORNET]

Why don’t these people just grow up

[Bill14564]

The problem with any state or local law restricting access to dogs is that they do not apply to "service" dogs. Service dogs are regulated by the Federal ADA (Americans with disabilities) Act. If a dog owner says that their dog is a service dog, you have very limited options on restricting access to the dog. And, the dog owner doesn't need to provide any documentation or written proof that the dog is any different from any other dog. No vest or certification of any type is required. Google it.

The concern should be less over whether the animal is a bona fide service animal and more over whether the animal is under control. A service animal that is misbehaving and not under control can be removed. An animal that might not be a service animal but is at the owner’s side and out of the way is not a problem.

[Bonanza]

Flipper's allows you to feed your dog from the table.................I have not been back.

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And that's the only reason you haven't been back???
THAT'S a reason??!?

[Bonanza]

Nothing like dog hair in your spaghetti. Maybe bring a stuffed animal when you go out to dinner.

Since no dogs are in a restaurant's kitchen, I don't know what's your problem.
As far as you are concerned, wash your hands after you pet your dog or don't eat spaghett.
Problem solved!

[Bonanza]

My dog/dogs lick the plates at my house..... I have a dishwasher, I assume Johnny Rockets does too.

Thank you!
Let's not forget that while a dog's mouth has bacteria, so do ours!
There isn't much of a difference.

[bopat]

I once saw a guy at Lake Sumter with a bird on his shoulder, he opened his mouth and the bird picked at his teeth.

[wisbad1]

dogs can lick the dish at johnny rockets . i have witness that .
Done with that place, terrible service and food, $$$$$$

[CFrance]

Love seeing all the dogs in the villages.
Are there any restaurants that allow dogs to join our friends for dinner when they visit? Patio areas in the squares? Country clubs?
The answer to the question posted is in post 27. Naysayers can be disregarded.
Responsible dog owners will know if their dog is well behaved enough to go to dinner in the allowable places. Hopefully dog owners are honest enough to know their dog's behavior is good enough, or leave them home.

As for people feeding their dog from the table; more info needed. Were they outside in an allowable place? If so, passing a piece of pizza from their hand to the dog on the ground is a non event.
There is the option to go inside if you don't want to see dogs at a restaurant. If a dog is misbehaving outside to the point of obstructing others' meals, complain to the management.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

The concern should be less over whether the animal is a bona fide service animal and more over whether the animal is under control. A service animal that is misbehaving and not under control can be removed. An animal that might not be a service animal but is at the owner’s side and out of the way is not a problem.

That's your opinion. But it isn't the law. And establishments (such as restaurants, fast-food chains, supermarkets, doctor's offices, department stores, phone company offices, etc etc etc) reserve the RIGHT to not allow pets - whether controlled or otherwise. That is THEIR right. You have the right to not go to these places, and they have the right to not let your pet through their doors.

Service animals are TRAINED to behave. That's an actual thing. Pets might, or might not be trained to behave. You don't get to find out until after the damage is done.

If all of this bothers you, stay home. You're allowed to, that is your right. Or you can go and be bothered by it. That is also your right. What you don't have the right to do, is bring your pet into any building owned or rented by someone other than you. That would be a privilege granted to you by the owner/tenant.

[Bill14564]

That's your opinion. But it isn't the law. And establishments (such as restaurants, fast-food chains, supermarkets, doctor's offices, department stores, phone company offices, etc etc etc) reserve the RIGHT to not allow pets - whether controlled or otherwise. That is THEIR right. You have the right to not go to these places, and they have the right to not let your pet through their doors.

Service animals are TRAINED to behave. That's an actual thing. Pets might, or might not be trained to behave. You don't get to find out until after the damage is done.

If all of this bothers you, stay home. You're allowed to, that is your right. Or you can go and be bothered by it. That is also your right. What you don't have the right to do, is bring your pet into any building owned or rented by someone other than you. That would be a privilege granted to you by the owner/tenant.

I don’t believe you are right that you have the right to explain to me my rights. Or perhaps you believe you have the right to grant me rights but you would not be right about that right either.

As for my post, you are right that the first sentence is my opinion. However, the second sentence is the LAW (had to get the caps in there somehow). The third sentence is a statement of fact, neither opinion or law.

You may want to break out the law books again. Of course, it’s your right to not do that, but it would help you to be more right when making assertions about rights.

[Deden]

I have no words except... Glad I don't eat at your house.

[dewilson58]

I have no words except... Glad I don't eat at your house.

Really need to reply to a specific post if you want us to care.

[Bonanza]

I have no words except... Glad I don't eat at your house.

I don't think you were invited!

[dewilson58]

I once saw a guy at Lake Sumter with a bird on his shoulder, he opened his mouth and the bird picked at his teeth.

he is at every square

[Bonanza]

That's your opinion. But it isn't the law. And establishments (such as restaurants, fast-food chains, supermarkets, doctor's offices, department stores, phone company offices, etc etc etc) reserve the RIGHT to not allow pets - whether controlled or otherwise. That is THEIR right. You have the right to not go to these places, and they have the right to not let your pet through their doors.

Service animals are TRAINED to behave. That's an actual thing. Pets might, or might not be trained to behave. You don't get to find out until after the damage is done.

If all of this bothers you, stay home. You're allowed to, that is your right. Or you can go and be bothered by it. That is also your right. What you don't have the right to do, is bring your pet into any building owned or rented by someone other than you. That would be a privilege granted to you by the owner/tenant.

The establishments you mention cannot prevent the entry of a "certified" service dog --THAT is against the law.
They can prevent you from entering but not the dog!

[retiredguy123]

The establishments you mention cannot prevent the entry of a "certified" service dog --THAT is against the law.
They can prevent you from entering but not the dog!
There is no such thing as a "certified" service dog. The dog owner can self-train and self-certify a service dog, and no one can dispute them. There are no organizations who can certify a service dog, although some organizations claim that they can for a fee. The ADA Act does not require any dog owner to provide any written evidence that their service dog is trained or certified. That is the problem with the Federal law.

[Jjtgoirish]

My dog/dogs lick the plates at my house..... I have a dishwasher, I assume Johnny Rockets does too.

You should not assume!

[swooner]

Disgusting!

[Kelevision]

Dogs in stores and restaurants really freak me out. I think about them ****ing on something or licking something that someone might buy....yech!!!

That sounds like a YOU problem.

[RICH1]

Flipper's allows you to feed your dog from the table.................I have not been back.

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YES, i agree with you! I can't be near a dog, because of my allergies... I love Dogs, but I love breathing even more...

[RICH1]

sneeze

[TerryBo]

Flipper's allows you to feed your dog from the table.................I have not been back.

:censored:

Ouch. Been going to the one in Spanish Springs. Wish I didn’t hear this.

[ByebyeMichigan]

Leave your dog at home when you’re going out to a restaurant , period.

[CFrance]

Leave your dog at home when you’re going out to a restaurant , period.


Nobody gets to tell anybody else what to do. If a restaurant allows dogs and one doesn't like it, one gets to stay away.

[Ruckvilla]

These are the ones I know of that allow dogs on patios or outside area
TwoJays
Broken Yoke
Toasted Yoke
Fiesta Grande
Five Guys
McAllister's
Harvest
Scoople's
Sawgrass (Buy food inside and then dine outside)
Gators
Johnny Rockets - they have a pup menu
Culver's
Jersey Mike's
Willie Jewel
Edna's on the Green
World of Beer
Ruby Tuesday
Panera Bread (Spanish Springs..not sure about Lake Sumter)
Chick Salad Chick
Wendy's

Might be more that I have not dined at yet.


Thanks for the REPLY! Sad that many people use these helpful opportunities to vent. They just can't wait to express their obviously more important opinions! 😅

[Altavia]

[QUOTE=Ruckvilla;2395107]Love seeing all the dogs in the villages.
Are there any restaurants that allow dogs to join our friends for dinner
when they visit? Patio areas in the squares? Country clubs?[/QUOTE


Just a question as to why your dog should accompany you to dinner??
They are not your children .

When I spent time in France, some finer restaurants permitted well behaved dogs but not children. :D

:mmmm:

[GATORBILL66]

Dogs should not be allowed near food. I won't eat at any restaurant that allow animals. i was so glad when Publix banned dogs in their stores.

[retiredguy123]

Dogs should not be allowed near food. I won't eat at any restaurant that allow animals. i was so glad when Publix banned dogs in their stores.
Me too. Publix banned pets and emotional support animals, but they cannot ban service dogs. So, some people still show up with a dog.

[Topspinmo]

I don’t understand why have to take dog or any animal out to dinner UNLESS person legally BLIND by themselves?

[Topspinmo]

Me too. Publix banned pets and emotional support animals, but they cannot ban service dogs. So, some people still show up with a dog.

Yep, watches guy walk in yesterday with his tiny service dog caring it.

[Bill14564]

I don’t understand why have to take dog or any animal out to dinner UNLESS person legally BLIND by themselves?

Which is one of the reasons establishments are for the most part prohibited from challenging service dogs. Helping the blind may be the most obvious service a trained animal can provide but is far from the only service a trained animal can provide.

Just because you don't understand what service the animal is providing or the establishment isn't aware that an animal could provide a particular service or neither of you believe anyone really needs that service doesn't mean the disabled person should be denied the service.

[retiredguy123]

Which is one of the reasons establishments are for the most part prohibited from challenging service dogs. Helping the blind may be the most obvious service a trained animal can provide but is far from the only service a trained animal can provide.

Just because you don't understand what service the animal is providing or the establishment isn't aware that an animal could provide a particular service or neither of you believe anyone really needs that service doesn't mean the disabled person should be denied the service.
I don't have an issue with service animals but the law should provide a way for businesses to verify the validity of the service animals. It should not be an honor system because many people are not honorable.

[nordic tug]

Love seeing all the dogs in the villages.
Are there any restaurants that allow dogs to join our friends for dinner when they visit? Patio areas in the squares? Country clubs?

If you want to eat with the animals go to the zoo! Restaurants are for humans!

[Bill14564]

I don't have an issue with service animals but the law should provide a way for businesses to verify the validity of the service animals. It should not be an honor system because many people are not honorable.

Many people are not honorable and cheat the system. There ought to be a way to catch them and assess penalties for taking benefits truly needed by others.

But that brings us back to dogs in restaurants. What benefits are frauds taking away from those truly in need? What harm are the frauds causing to others? What advantage are the frauds gaining over the rest of us? I can't think of any which is why I wrote what I did in post #36.

[gbs317]

My wife wanted a pet monkey but remembered she has me.

[mikempp]

Why don’t these people just grow up

I agree, the complainers should grow up.

[Wenham]

Dogs should not be allowed near food. I won't eat at any restaurant that allow animals. i was so glad when Publix banned dogs in their stores.

Apparently not the one in Mulberry

[Bill14564]

Apparently not the one in Mulberry

There were a couple of threads last year about dogs in Publix.

There are Federal rules prohibiting pets in grocery stores and no Florida laws explicitly allowing pets in grocery stores. Service animals must be allowed.

Assuming you wrote that because you personally witnessed an animal in the Mulberry Publix, did they knowingly allow a pet in the store, were they unaware a pet was in the store, or are you just assuming the animal you saw was not a service animal?

There are rules but some people lie and cheat and others make bad assumptions. Individual managers may neglect to enforce those rules or they simply may not be aware that rules are being broken.