By Contributing Writer
Not all restaurants with outdoor seating allow dogs, so be sure to respect the establishment's wishes.
Any restaurant with outdoor seating has the potential to be dog-friendly, but only certain ones in
San Diego bill themselves as such. If you take your pooch out to eat with you, remember your dog-owner etiquette to keep these places welcoming pets. Dogs should be well-behaved, leashed and kept a polite distance from other patrons. Unless you know the restaurant provides them, bring food, water, and clean-up materials for your dog. And make sure your dog relieves himself before going out to eat.
Acqua Al 2
Some restaurants may provide special treats for their canine patrons.
Offering Tuscan-style dining in the Gaslamp District, Acqua Al 2's best features are its food and ambiance, similar to its sister restaurant in Florence, Italy. An average three-course meal runs $50 to $75 in 2010. The restaurant provides outdoor seating and lists itself as dog-friendly.
Acqua Al 2
322 5th Avenue,
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 230-0382
www.acquaal2.com
Del Mar Rendezvous
Remember to abide by leash laws.
Del Mar Rendezvous not only offers Chinese and Asian fusion cuisine, but it also has a large vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free menu upon request. Del Mar's food, service and ambiance are all highly rated, making it a popular neighborhood spot. Its ocean view and outdoor seating, as well as its listing as dog-friendly, add to its appeal. A three-course meal averages $25 to $50 in 2010.
Del Mar Rendezvous
1555 Camino Del Mar
Suite #102,
Del Mar, CA 92014
(858) 755-2669
www.delmarrendezvous.com
Georges on Fifth
Even if their manners are better than their human companion's, dogs shouldn't be allowed a seat at the table.
With Kobe beef on the menu, "G5" marks itself as a premier steak restaurant that also features seafood and entertainment. A popular celebrity spot, G5 is nonetheless friendly for children--they have a kids' menu--and dogs. A three-course meal averages $50 to $75 in 2010, and dogs are restricted to outdoor seating areas.
Georges on Fifth
835 5th Avenue,
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 702-0440
www.georgesonfifth.com
Solare Ristorante and Lounge
A dog that can relax at a restaurant is preferable to one that likes to jump on the tables.
Solare offers a variety of seating choices, from the private Prana room to traditional tables, from the indoor lounge to the enclosed patio that welcomes dogs with their owners. Specializing in organic foods, hormone-free meat and fresh seafood, Solare now includes menu items for canine patrons, too. The four-course meal includes appetizer, two meal courses of your choice, and dessert of the day for between $25 and $50 in 2010. Dinner is served Tuesday through Sunday from 4:30 to 10 p.m., and the restaurant is closed on Mondays.
Solare
2820 Roosevelt Road,
San Diego, CA 92106
(619) 270-9670
www.solarelounge.com
Terra Bar & Restaurant
Help your dog be her best by giving her plenty of exercise before taking her out to eat.
Elegant and sophisticated yet comfortable, Terra offers innovative American cuisine in the Hillcrest neighborhood. Meals are available as multi-course or tapas-style sampling. Outdoor seating welcomes dogs. Brunch, lunch, dinner, desserts, drinks and bar menus are all in the offering, with a three-course meal averaging $25 to $50 in 2010.
Terra Bar & Restaurant
1270 Cleveland Ave # K,
San Diego, CA 92104
(619) 293-7088
http://www.terrasd.com/
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