Yeahhh!!! I'm happy about this. My pup is too hyper to come to a restaurant with us, but this is great for all those that can take their pups along. I'm also happy because this is something that Square 1 likes to do for their patrons...they followed the correct path to get this approved and succeeded.

Count me out. Not a fan of dogs where I eat.

No dogs allowed inside.

Give it a try. The food is great. The atmosphere and decorating is fantastic! The pups can't affect you if you're indoors.

Just think, you can bring your pooch, have a really good meal, and top it off with a cigarette. How much better can it get (well maybe not for all).

Dogs and cigarettes. That really makes me want to eat there. I think Panera's company policy is MUCH WISER than Square 1. At least, you'll won't have to put up with me.

All of the dog haters have only made this more popular for dog dinning by causing such a fuss and givining Square1 lots of free publicity. Lots of dog owners would not have even known about the policy until all the fuss started

Actually if they allow dogs they shouldn't allow smoking. Humans can get away from the smoke, but the dogs are stuck there on a leash.

And ours takes up too much real estate under the table. But I am very happy for everyone else who can bring their dog along. Very happy for Wildwood to be forward-thinking.

Yep, it works for me. Maybe now other restaurants will not be so intimidated by the chronic complainers.

But does anyone still go there to eat??? Went once, thought it was over priced for what I got, and won't be back again. What do you think?

It's a great day in The Villages
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It sure is !!!! ......a bit hot, but great anyway!!!!

We didn't particularly care for it, but we had no real big complaints. We shop over there frequently, and the restaurant always has a crowd, even during this off season. I guess a lot of people like it.

Are the food items on the dog menu prepared in the same kitchen area as the items on the regular menu? Are the same utensils used and the same cleaning equipment used for all? Who is responsible for the urine and feces from the dogs? How is the tracking of urine and feces into the serving and cooking area prevented? How are attacks by dogs and serious bite infections handled? How about other customers who are allergic to dogs or have concerns about possible diseases from fleas and other parasites that are hosted by dogs? Perhaps all these issues and questions are null by simply deciding to visit other restaurants.

Yup, other restaurants for you :)

Personally, I do not see Square One losing any customers by their allowing dogs to be on their outdoor patio. There is a restaurant at Lake Sumter Landing that allows dogs on their outdoor patio and it is one of the most popular places. Their dog policy has not hurt their business at all and you normally do not see more than one dog there.

It is a decision that has been made. Naysayers and nabobs of negativism would not enjoy themselves wherever they went. The rest of us will enjoy Square One.

I'm certain it is handled like any other restaurant in the USA that allows dogs. If you really want to know, ask the health department.

Probably better if you go to restaurants where dogs aren't allowed on the patio. That way everyone can be happy.

I haven't been there yet but I will now as a sign of support. I'll even force myself to have a few drinks and beignets with rasberry and chocolate:D) to make up for the cranks who are opting out.

The sacrifices I make in the name of fair play.

My best bud Bailey and I will have to try it out. I'm sure he is looking forward to a cold draft as well.

Food was very good. We went there "kind of late" on a Friday evening around 9:30pm or a little later. We were seated right away, but we ordered a couple drinks when we sat down, and it "seriously" took over 20 minutes (maybe longer) to get them.

we did not ask, but management took the drinks off our bill and came over to apologize.

Square One has been allowing pets on the patio at all of their other locations, so conceivably they have thought out all of the issues mentioned above.

It was the Florida legislature that passed the law allowing dogs on outdoor patios a few years ago. If there are concerns, contact Rep Marlene O'Toole and tell her to repeal and replace this law.

My wife and I go once a week. We like the creative variety of the sandwiches and the onion rings as well as the super shakes.

I don't think $10 to $15 for a meal is out of line.

If you are on a budget, they have a special on Tuesday for $10 for a burger, fries and beer. Wednesdays, their HUGE order of onion rings is discounted from $9 to $3.

I went there, had a salad, and it was very good. The food was fresh, the portions were large, the restaurant was clean, and the service was excellent. I didn't find it pricey by "northern" standards, but maybe a bit pricey for TV standards. I will definitely be going back there to eat.

I ate inside, and was completely unaware of any dogs or cigarette business going on outside. Nary a bark or whiff of smoke. If I didn't already know it, I would have thought there was no outdoor patio. Here is why: the two areas are quite separate. Why, there is steel and concrete and glass and all kinds of barriers between the two. Kind of like being in your house eating dinner in complete and ignorant bliss while a dog is being walked RIGHT OUTSIDE YOUR DOOR! Horrors! BY a SMOKER! Double Horrors! :jester:

Nice post with good explanation of patio area. Glad you had a positive visit.

We finally got to Square One. It is a bit on the pricey side but the service was excellent with no wait when we went. The food was very good and we enjoyed the "unique" decorating scheme (we're from NJ).

:swear:Johnny Rocket's, Too-Jays and now Square One are off my lists of dining options! My choice, and while I still have that choice, I will exercise it. Walked out of Too-Jays recently after a lady brought in a so-called companion dog, allowed it to put it's front paws up on the table and them proceeded to feed it from her plate! You can't fix stupid, so I decide to take my business else where!

HHhmmm, did they charge her a sharing fee?

Boy, that tale about Toojays does shock me. Letting an animal who is not a service dog inside the restaurant is bad, allowing it to put paws on the table is incredible. I hope you spoke to management about this. What did they say? I believe they need to know why a customer will not return.

Great, means a shorter wait time for everyone else.

Ah...common sense is refreshing.

We will also be going as a sign of support.

I betcha Square One picks up more business than it loses.

There are plenty of places so everyone can choose their venue. I personally would not particularly like dining with animals, but I can choose to go elsewhere or just do it anyway. I don't think it will bother me. Some people bring dogs to Cody's and it is OK until they start barking.

No way am I spending money to be unsure of how clean the plates and utensils might be coming out of a kitchen that also handles dog dishes and dog food. How gross! Way too many choices around here without having to tolerate somebody's animals when I go out to eat.

Hellooo, the dogs don't eat off real dishes or use forks. Mine are only allowed spoons-duh, they might put their eyes out with forks.

They also don't serve "dog food" they serve people food that the dogs eat.

I wonder how long it will take for a "plate sharer" to order a puppy meal?

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Do you also avoid dining at friends' homes if they have dogs?

I encourage you to exercise your right to eat somewhere else. That will make the line shorter for me. :coolsmiley:

As you have stated before and again now....YES, there are many choices of restaurants.....so why continually discuss how "gross" you think this particular one is? Unless you have someone forcing you to eat somewhere that you don't want to....I don't see the problem....JUST DONT GO THERE!

Money seems to be part of the issue. The OP states they won't spend money to eat with dogs. Assuming their friends aren't charging I guess eating with dogs is okey dokey.