Restaurants that allow dogs
 

We will be coming to TV in October with our little dog and would like to know which restaurants allow doggies

Most restaurants have outdoor areas, where leashed dogs that stay beside their owner or under the table are welcome.

Most diners would be happy to know that you make use of those outdoor areas.

Also remember that "allow" is not the same as "welcome."

Prepare for "differring" opinions on dogs at restaurants...

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Hopefully, none of them "welcome" dogs inside. I love dogs, but I don't believe they belong where folks eat, just like I don't believe they should be allowed in grocery stores. Of course, like everything else there are exceptions to those type of rules, ie. guide dogs for the blind.

FL - Restaurant - 509.233. Public food service establishment requirements; local exemption for dogs | Animal Legal & Historical Center

Summary: Florida was one of the first states to enact a law on dogs in restaurants in 2006. The law allows a local unit of government to adopt an ordinance that acts as an exemption to the state's Food and Drug Administration Food Code. Once the local exemption is passed, a restaurant can apply for a permit to allow dogs in the outdoor dining spaces. Certain things must be included in the ordinance such as a requirement that staff wash after touching pets, a rule that patrons keep dogs on leashes and under control, a prohibition against dogs on chairs, tables, or other furnishings, signs that list the rules for employees and patrons, and a clean-up station in the outdoor dining area. There are also reporting requirements by the local governments to the State of Florida under the law. The city or county must also have a system in place to document and respond to complaints.

I noticed there are signs at Reville in Magnolia plaza and City Fire in Sumter that dogs are not allowed even outside. Before I would assume they all allowed dogs outside, but now I’m not sure which ones do.

I have always had Labs, love dogs, but I will not eat in a restaurant that allows dogs inside. I'm OK with them on the patio, etc., but not inside.


I don't want to see them in stores, especially food stores. I was in Lowes check out line a while ago when the woman in front of me had a very pretty small dog in her cart and it peed through the cart onto the floor and I got splashed, I was beyond PO'd.

However, if you are sight impaired and need a fully professionally trained dog, that is fine with me. If you are in a wheelchair and need a fully trained working dog to help you get through life, I'm fine with that. I have been on cruises and seen dogs trained to support PTS and Wounded Warriors patients and I have no problem with that.

But I have no time for people with "comfort" dogs that insist on taking them everywhere.

Are you sure the signs say that dogs are not allowed? I thought that, according to Federal law, service dogs are allowed in any public place. A business can ban pets, but I don't think they can ban service dogs.

There is more in Florida law than the citation above including: [my bold]

2. Patrons in a designated outdoor area shall be advised that they should wash their hands before eating. Waterless hand sanitizer shall be provided at all tables in the designated outdoor area.

3. Employees and patrons shall be instructed that they shall not allow dogs to come into contact with serving dishes, utensils, tableware, linens, paper products, or any other items involved in food service operations.

4. Patrons shall keep their dogs on a leash at all times and shall keep their dogs under reasonable control.

5. Dogs shall not be allowed on chairs, tables, or other furnishings.

6. All table and chair surfaces shall be cleaned and sanitized with an approved product between seating of patrons. Spilled food and drink shall be removed from the floor or ground between seating of patrons.

Tell me, has anyone here ever seen waterless cleaner on each table in the outdoor area? Didn't think so.

The sign has an exception for Service dogs..

Unless your dog is a Support Animal it has no business ANYWHERE the public gathers to eat. Your love of your dog does not change the fact that animals are not allowed in eateries for good reason.

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Service Dogs YES…support animals don’t need to be in a business, and can be denied entry if owner so chooses.

We have a dog and have never taken her to a regular restaurant but I do know they allow them on the patio at World of Beer in Brownwood. I think they even have or had a few meals for dogs.

We do take our dog to Edna's on the Green and have lunch every once in a while. We bring our own chairs and try to sit away from people as we know not everyone is happy to have dogs around where they eat.

OP, here is the truth. Even if a restaurant allows dogs, you will not make a lot of friends by bringing a dog to a restaurant in The Villages. And, restaurants that technically do not allow non-service dogs, will be reluctant to question you about the dog because the Federal ADA law is very limited about enforcing the "service" dog rules, and they are afraid of being sued. So, if you don't care about what people think, you can take the dog anywhere you want and, if someone asks, just say that your dog is a service animal, and it won't make any difference what their rules are.

It does make a difference. It absolutely makes one. Even bonafide legitimate service animals have to abide by the standards of the establishment. Generally speaking, here they are:

"Four on the floor." No animals in carts, carriages, strollers.
6' or shorter non-retractable leash.
Must heel, and remain heeled or reclining but alert at the diner's side, and not blocking the aisles.
Must be quiet.
Owner must -not- allow anyone to pet the dog.

If the animal is not "on duty" then it doesn't belong in the building.

I had lunch at Ay Jalisco many months ago. A woman with an extra-long retractable leash had her little yipper special weshul woofie poochie with her, yipping and woofing around her ankles and through the short fence of the patio area. She wanted to come in and eat. The waitress came out and told her - service animals only. The woman said he's a service animal. The waitress said great - when she returns with her service animal on a shorter, non-retractable leash, and heels rather than jumps around the fence, and sits quietly by her side, then she and her dog will be welcome. Til then - "service animals only."

I gave the waitress an extra tip and thanked her for taking charge of the situation like a boss. Turns out it was a relative of the boss. Gotta love family businesses. They take the best care of their customers.

"The Truth"? More like "Your Opinion"...

We've been to several outside seating areas in TV Squares with our dog. We always ask the hostess first if it's okay. If they say no, fine. We go somewhere else. No big deal. We've had multiple servers bring over a dog bowl of water... She sits next to my wife, under the table, not bothering anyone.

No one in the immediate area has started sneezing, or has gone into anaphylactic shock. No one has given us a dirty look or sneered at us, nor said anything, other than "cute dog"...

We've also had multiple patrons stop at our table, with a big smile on their face, asking if it would be alright to pet her...

Those are the type of people we've made friends with...

The "truth" is, don't be a jerk with your dog and you'll be fine.

Everything I said was the truth.

I get it. You just like to disagree with everything I post... Wait, what?

Oh, and everything I posted was also the truth...

I like dogs, horses, cows, monkeys and elephants among others. They can be trained but are not trained as we are for eating in or existing in restaurants. Maybe some but not all. Never saw one wipe its butt after a Poo (Unless it is a dog with worms).

leave the dog at home

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because it is too damned hot in Florida to drag that poor animal everywhere YOU want to go!

leave it home the dog will be happier

Now that is using common sense and true compassion for your dog. Giving dogs a “voice.” Thanks.

Dogs Love staying at home sprawled out on the bed or couch thinking “Ahhh this is life, the whole house to my self”. Quit ruining their day by taking them everywhere

Leave the dog at home. It's still very hot here in October. The pavement can burn their pads. Think of what's best for the animal, NOT for YOU!

I love animals, especially dogs, I trust them more than I trust people. Many people treat their dogs as if they were their children and I believe this is not only good for the dog but also therapeutic for the owners. But I believe there is a problem if you can’t go to a restaurant and leave your dog home for a couple of hours. I never spent 24/7 with my daughter when she was growing up and I’m sure no parents do. I do understand there are people with special needs that have service dogs and I’m fine with that. About 6 months ago my wife and I were having lunch at Longhorn, we were sitting at a banket and a couple across the way were sitting with a large dog under their table. I was impressed how well behave the dog was, the only time he would raise his head was when someone passed by and every now and then he would look at us. When they were leaving, the couple smiled at us and left, and as far as I could tell neither had special needs. As I look back who I really felt sorry for is the dog. Here was this poor dog sitting in a strange place motionless under a table, strangers walking by while their owners were having a nice meal. Look I don’t care if you bring an elephant into a restaurant, but there should be a good reason behind it.

Now I like that response. Yeah we have a 17 lb dog who spends most of the day in the house. When we take her out with us sometimes we get a hankering for a meal. We are not going to leave our dog in a hot car while we eat. We go somewhere that has outdoor dining and she sits quietly under the table while we eat. So far we’ve had no problem with this. Probably because she is relatively small, quiet, well behaved and the establishment knows us as frequent customers. Now if we were talking about a Great Dane, pit bull, etc I might understand the concern but a small well behaved dog under a table outside……..? Come on!

"Service" dogs?
 

95 (or more?) percent of the dogs I've seen taken into restaurants and, yes, grocery stores, are NOT service dogs, and should not be allowed. If one can't leave little Fifi home for an hour or two, I think THEY might have a problem.

Ski Beach in leesburg welcomes pets in the tiki and lakeside seating!

Why do you want to bring your dog to a restaurant in the first place… leave the dog at home!!! Very inconsiderate some people are alergic to animals and I don’t want them near me when I’m eating

There are parts of the world where (well behaved) dogs are permitted inside restaurants but children are not - just saying ;-)

Leave your dog at home when you go out to eat. You can enjoy your dinner without worrying about the dog. Your dog would probably enjoy a quiet night at home and a break from people.

Quick note leave doggie at home when eating out unless you dashboard dineing, Nobody wants a pet to share dinner with inside or outside period.

Dogs in Restaurants
 

I agree that dogs have no place inside restaurants; however, I don't have a problem with them being in an outside eating area. I see dogs at Culver's (outside only) and, so far, all of them have been very well-behaved. I have had many great conversations with the dog owners and enjoy petting the dogs. I wouldn't bring my dog to a restaurant, but I don't have a problem with other people doing it. I have had many meals ruined by screaming children, but none, so far, have been ruined by a dog. Live and let live.

I don’t want to see dogs panting, scratching, licking their privates etc especially while eating.

I have been waiting for someone to say this. If the law in a country allows dogs and not children, so be it - their country, their rules. We live in Florida and should be prepared to live by their laws.

IAaw 2022 Florida Statutes (including 2022 Special Session A and 2023 Special Session B): NO. There are exceptions, but in general NO. Some places would ALLOW you to sit outside with your pet.

What is the 'good reason'?

Cody’s, WOB, Edna’s