Dog friendly restaurants??????????
 

We are new to the site and will be visiting this week. My question is since we will be bringing our small dog---Are there any restaurant that accept dogs for outdoor dining?

I may be wrong but I think the law does not allow pets.

Someone keep Fumar for saying what he is about to say.

In answer to your question, I don't think you can bring a dog to a restaurant even if you are being served outdoors. Or a cat.

Sharp cookie, Gracie. Does this mean that you and Fumar are of the same mind-set? I caught that subtle humor, GG.... :wave: :a20:

I guess will need to leave her home. We are coming from Naples and here most restaurants are pet friendly as long as you eat outside. The decision is made by the proprietor.

Perhaps things have changed. I'm a seasonal resident and not currently in TV. But the following restaurants had "pet friendly" sections on their outdoor patios:

Crispers on CR 466, Cody's and Gators at Lake Sumter Landing. And I'm sure that there are some that I don't know about. I also heard Urban Flats allows pets outside but I'm not sure about that one.

Sorry, I'm not currently in TV, or I'd call around and find out for sure.

five-second search

much more if you have time to look

Larry

http://www.dogfriendly.com/server/tr...est/rest.shtml

L and L

BARB! You know I love those furry creatures. I adore puppies of almost every breed. We have kitties but I like those bow wows!

I am waiting to hear Fumar say they are allowed in the restaurant if they are on the menu.

Right Grand and Glorious Fumar the magnificent???

Our pet friendly experience at the Villages
 

Armywrestle, I understand your issue. We take our dog Shelby with us when we travel. We have been to some areas in the country where your dog is accepted as part of the family. On our first visit to the Villages, we rented a golf cart and rode around with our dog on the floor board of the golf cart for about four hours looking at the senery and enjoying the other friendly guest. We were on our way that day to Sanibel Island for a week. We were pleasantly surprised when we stumbled across the Villages. We normally check to make sure it is a pet friendly area before we plan our trips. When we were up in Portland I was surprised how many restaurants and shops had water bowls outside for everyone's pets. We sometimes take our Golden out for a ride in the golf cart with us on evening rides. On this particular day we stopped and walked on the board walk at lake Sumter. We went to TJ Gators and asked for two plates to go and the waitress told us we could eat on the patio with our Golden if she would stay to the outside edge of patio. We were the only people eating outside at that time as it was cool outside. While we were there a few other couples came up and wanted to eat outside. The longer we were there the more crowded it got. I would say of the six couples and families that ate on the patio four of them came up and asked if they could pet our dog. It really made us enjoy our trip that day. Four trips later we bought a house in the Villages. We go to TJ Gators a lot as we like the Conch Fritters and appreciate the opportunity to take our pet when we have her with us. We do not take her with us on all of our visits to TJ's but when we do we have always been welcomed there. I have read on this site some people do not like the idea of a pet being at a resturant. We also respect that point of view and as a compromise if we do have our pet with us we only will sit at the last table furtherest away from anybody. I patronize TJ Gators because they have good food and always make us feel welcomed with our golden when she is with us. We also go to Too Jay's Deli for breakfast and they welcome pets on the patio.

L and L .. When I clicked on Florida, I can't find The Villages on your link. Where is the section relating to TV? I'd love to see a list of dog friendly patios.

Thanks New Peeps. I'm delighted to hear that Too Jay's Deli allows dogs on the patio. (We also sit at the very edge if we take our dogs with us .. we rarely do .. but it's nice to have the option).

When we take our dogs out in public, people usually make a huge fuss over them. The Villages is a really pet-friendly place.

Oh, but stay off Fumar's street. He has a BB gun. :girlneener:

Thanks to all with your suggestions. I really was beginning to feel uncomfortable about bring our dog.

Just a bit of warning to Fumar--she is 14 pound Schnazer by day but at night, if she sees guns, she turns into a killer pitbull!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

pet friendly
 

Barefoot

not certain there was one, just searched dog restaurants and forwarded

that was the five second search

We were actually looking for one of those places that was for pets but allowed humans in too

simple search might find more

good luck bon appetit

L and L

I may get in trouble for this but here goes.Why would anyone consider bringing their dog to.a restaurant.Don't get me wrong I love dogs but there are places they don't belong . Restaurants,supermarkets,hospitals....common sense ! I have a beautiful German shepherd and love having her with me as often as I can but you won't be seeing her in any establishment where food is sold .I see folks with their dogs in the supermarket & I don't understand why they think this is acceptable!

I too am a dog lover however, I totally agree with Bosoxfan. I do believe that there are places where pets do not belong and food establishments is one. I have not yet witnessed any pets at any of the supermarkets but if that were to happen I really would have to speak to the manager regarding this.

You asked a question "why would people take their dog to a restaurant". I don't normally take my own dogs to restaurants. But I enjoy it when other people do.

Some restaurants do allow dogs in one tiny section of their outdoor patio. The dogs are on the ground and don't make contact with tables or eating utensils. They are usually better behaved than some of the diners, especially during happy hour.

As far as I know, dogs are not permitted in supermarkets, and I never see them there, unless they are Guide Dogs.

My small dog is a registered therapy dog and visits hospitals and is welcome there with open arms. He brings much joy to patients.

I don't understand why people drag tiny babies out to restaurants to be exposed to germs and possibly offend other diners by crying. But it's legal and it's their right. And I guess the parents love that little baby so much it makes them joyful to have the baby on board.

And I guess some people feel that their dogs are like family members.

My dog "is" a family member.Still you won't see her where food is sold or served.Like I said...common sense.Some folks don't have it!!

IMHO if someone cannot separate himself from his dog long enough to have dinner, they both have a serious problem.

Pets go everywhere!
 

I'm living in Germany and the only place a pet cannot go is in a grocery store. They are welcome everywhere else....shopping centers, restaurants...everywhere. Most pets are very well behaved and simply lie on the floor under the table....ie no begging or roaming. Like others have said, there is generally a bowl of water for the pets.

It's interesting the differences in cultures/acceptance.

[quote=Barefoot;289716]
I don't understand why people drag tiny babies out to restaurants to be exposed to germs and possibly offend [quote]

I imagine people take small childeren/babies into the "real world" to build their immune systems.... That's why i did it with my kids, and now my grand babies.. They are never ill/sick as, what I bevieve to be, a direct result of visits to Home Depot, Walmart, and restaurants starting as infants.
Furthermore... I personally have never been offended by a child/baby in a public establishment, only by thier parents in some occasions..

Back to the topic..
I live with 3 dogs. I love my dogs. They are all abused rescues and I would do anything for them with in the limits of "good taste"..
Bringing an amimal to any place that raw food marerial is being handled or served is an act of poor judgement. I personally, am offended to see special needs animals in these places as well, but compassion for those that need the assistance helps me get past it... I am involved with several restaurants and other business' to one capacity or another and do not permit animals at any of them... Boxofan is absolutely right... there are some places that our furry friends need to aviod... and we as responsible owners need to be mindful of that...

:agree:

My dog is a Miniature Schauzer also, does your's bark alot? Schauzers are known to be a bit yappy. My dog will bark at all ends when someone comes in the house. He is usually good with other dogs and children. He doesn't bark at them, usually.

Bow Wow----------------------------I never thought my simple question would turn into a debate. To answer some of your concerns:

1. We are coming to TV in the hope of finding a home. I assumed we would be looking at property during the day and our dog would be left behind for quite a few hours. I simply thought it would be nice to have her accompany us to diner. I am sorry if this offends some and happy that it seems other understand.

2. We have no intention in going anywhere near groceries, kitchens, nor anyone opposed to pets. As I said earlier, if the management allows pets and they are in a segregated area, what is the issue?

3. One of the major attractions that are drawing us to TV is the evening entertainment. The ability to have our pet join us occasionally is a definite plus. On our "lifestyle" visit we noticed many pets with owners and find that wonderfull. I certainly hope that those who are opposed to pets will not have the same feeling when my grandchildren are visiting and enjoying all that TV has to offer.

4. As another has mentioned, our dog has gone throught Therapy Dog Training. One of the reasons for us OCCASIONALLY taking her out is to continue the training and socializing. We now live in a gated community and most of the snowbirds are gone and it is important to intergrate. During "season" we rarely feel to need.

5. This debate has me wondering if TV is really "Americas Friendliest Hometown".. I appreciate those that understand.

Lastly, dare I ask the question as to which Village would be the most "pet friendly"?

Tomcat:

She rarely barks when outside. I think that is part of the Therapy training. So is just like all others at home. She barks at the slightest distraction and is a very good watchdog even if she is abit small. She loves all humans and most animals. She does enjoy chasing birds even though she has yet to succeed in the hunt.

The different villages have no distinction as to for or against pets.
BTW I do not think you can compare grandchildren to dogs.

Your right the is no comparision. My dogs behave better!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I understand how you feel about your dog. I have a little yorkie and I take him with me quite a bit. You will probably see us strolling around LSL a few nights a week. We have live in states coast to coast and our dog has traveled and stayed in more hotels than most people. I have taken him to many restaurants that have the outdoor patio areas (not in TV yet, because I wasn't sure if they allowed) but I have seen people with their dogs at different restaurants here) I wouldn't take him in a grocery or where people might be uncomfortable, but he bothers no-one sitting by my feet on the patio of a restaurant. I do consider him to be part of my family and he gets treated as such.

We love our dog but if they banned them from the squares at night during entertainment, it would not bother me at all.

Amen

Pet friendly resteraunts in the villages
 

Group, When I responded I was afraid things could get taken out of context and in some cases I was right. When I responded to the question about pet friendly restaurants in the villages, It was to answer the question the visitors had. I did not read into this as the owners want to take there pets out to eat everytime they get hungary. For those that critized the decision, If you are traveling or visiting sometimes and have your pet with you, sometimes you can not find a place to board the pet on short notice and leaving it in a unfamilar place is not what you want to do if it is not necessary. I have never taken our dog to grocery stores unless we stop to get one or two things on our way home and if I do one of us waits in the car or golfcart with her. And I would also say out of 50 times going out to eat the dog is not with us. I stated that we had our dog with us on a evening golf cart trip and decided we were hungary and asked the resturant for two plates to go, The resturant is the one that stated we could eat at the outside dinning area with our pet. That was their suggestion not ours. In most cases we would eat in a picnic area if we have our pet with us. I also stated it added to our experience of having a good time in the villages of being able to experence that oppertunity. If this leads to some people thinking we are sick because of the choice we made that is your opinion. If the question was who thinks it is O.K. to have the oppertunity to take a pet to a resturant I am sure I would have expected some of the critical comments as not all of us think alike. To answer the comment about common sense, I also feel we do use common sense when we made that decision. The couples that chose to eat outside with us apparently enjoyed our company as we did theirs also. If this is considered sick I am O.K. with it. Barefoot and Armywrestle anytime you would like to have dinner with a sick couple with or with out your pet I would be honored to have you as our guest. LOL. And to show no hard feelings that invitation is open to the others that disagree with our choices made. By the way all of our past and present pets was abused rescue animals also. As our other house is at the end of a road in the country, we get a lot of unwanted and sick animals dropped off. This is not our choice. We always try to help the less fortunate pets that others have put out as we have been very fortunate to be able to do this. We nurse them back to health and try to find them a new home. The Golden in the picture probably takes more medication than alot of villagers. She gets intravenous treatments twice a day. Again our choice. She had kidney failure when we rescued her at 9 months old. She is now nine years old. She has a good life with us. I guess we could have her put down when we found her but chose not to. I like to think all villagers think this way but I certainly understand if they dont. I do appriciate the resturaunts that consider pets O.K. on the patio in the villages. I always take that into consideration when I decide where I want to eat. Not to take my dog but to spend my money on places I enjoy. I am not going to respond to anymore of the comments taken out of context on this subject as it is not going to change or make everybody agree. Thank goodness we all live in a country to have that oppertunity. I hope everybody has a Beautiful day in the Villages.

NEW,

Please don't worry. This is a dog friendly place, but ya have to know this...When you ask a bunch of retired people for an opinion...they have PLENTY of time to give you one.

Come on down. You will love it here.:welcome:

NewPeep:

Thanks so much for your thoughts. It is comforting to know that there are in fact people like yourself. I believe most people would understand the intent of the question. Like Gracie said maybe some have way to much time on their hands.

Love to meet for drinks and dinner sometime.

Thanks

I hadn't bothered reading this thread because I assumed people would simply say dogs were allowed to eat outside in several restaurants. I got curious when I saw the thread had gone on so long. I was surprised to see the dissension and some of the comments.

I admit I would be very upset to see a non-guide dog indoors at a restaurant (not too thrilled for even guide/therapy dogs inside, but I do understand the need). Outdoors is, to me, an entirely different issue. I'd much rather eat outside with the dogs than inside listening to a drunk or a crying baby. At least I could pet the dog while I'm waiting for my meal (and the dog and I would be so much happier).

But, basically, if you want to eat at a restaurant in TV with your dog -- simply ask. If one says no, the odds are the one next door or down the street a bit will welcome you and bowser with open arms.

[QUOTE=armywrestle;289781]Bow Wow----------------------------I never thought my simple question would turn into a debate. To answer some of your concerns:

5. This debate has me wondering if TV is really "Americas Friendliest Hometown".. I appreciate those that understand

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TV is extremely friendly, don't worry about that!

I think you'll find when you take your dog for a walk, every second person you meet will want to admire your dog and give her a pat.

We look forward to meeting you.

Bare, Lollipop and Biggins

Barefoot:

Thanks-I appreciate your help. Chloe does too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I've never taken my dog to a restaurant.

I have no problem at all with people who bring their dogs to designated areas on restaurant patios. It's outside, dear people.

I wasn't planning to eat off the floor anyway.

You are a hoot!