On our Florida coast the weather invites
outside entertainment and dining all year round. If you are a dog owner, you
might appreciate being able to bring your pooch along for lunch or dinner, as
well as to the beach. However, who really knows where you can take Fido? Better
to know ahead of time than to be turned away.
Beaches
If you think you can just take your dog to the
beach to frolic in the waves, think again. Beach patrol will quickly inform you
that your dog is not welcome. BUT! In Flagler, there is a beach where your dog
can feel the sea breeze in her fur as she races along the sand and surf! Well,
as long as she’s on a leash. North of Gamble Rogers State park to 13th Street South
is the beach area in which dogs are welcome.
Ponce Inlet Dunes Park also welcomes leashed
dogs.
Restaurants
In New Smyrna Beach, there are lots of places
to bring your dog! Spanish River Grill, Dolphin View Seafood Restaurant, Third
Wave Café and Wine Bar, Café Heavenly, Norwood’s Seafood Restaurant, and a few
more. Moreover, you can bring your dogs to the NSB Farmers Market on Saturdays,
both at Old Fort Park and at Norwood’s Restaurant.
In Port Orange you can enjoy outside dining
with Fluffy at Boondocks on the river, at Hidden Treasure on Rose Bay, the
popular Aunt Catfish, also on the river, and TGIF on Nova and Dunlawton
Avenues.
In Ormond Beach, Lulu’s Oceanside Grill,
Lagerhead’s Bar and Grill, the famous Hull’s Seafood, the upscale Vince Carter’s,
and Black Sheep Pub are all dog friendly!
In Daytona Beach, the Blue Grotto is open to
you bringing your canine friend. In Ponce Inlet you can visit Hidden Treasure
Rum Bar and Grill (same owner as the Hidden Treasure in Port Orange) also
welcomes dogs.
Your best bet is to call ahead, of course. Also
check out Bring Fido for your area, which has fairly up-to-date listings of
where dogs are welcome.
