The State of Texas's affection for four-legged friends is no secret, and a recent Yelp report confirms that particularly when it comes to hosting our canine companions at dinner time. Austin's penchant for dog-friendly dining has manifested with numerous spots slipping into Yelp's top 100 list of places perfect for patrons with pooches. But to the surprise of many Austinites, none of their beloved haunts cracked the top tier. The highest-ranking local eatery is Loro, snagging the number 23 spot, well behind the top dog of the list from San Antonio, the Elsewhere Garden Bar & Kitchen, which sits comfortably at number nine.
Despite not leading the pack, Austin represented well with five eateries making the prestigious list, an improvement from previous years. According to a report by CBS Austin, these spots include Bangers Sausage House & Beer Garden, ranking in at 26, and Bouldin Creek Cafe just two notches down. Other Austin favorites like Lazarus Brewing, Moonshine Patio Bar & Grill, and the Austin Beer Garden Brewing Company marked their territory at numbers 38, 40, and 52, respectively. Yelp's method for sniffing out these top spots involved scouring through reviews for mentions of "dog-friendly," coupled with a mix of review volume and ratings touching on those keywords over a three-year spread.
Other Texas eateries scattered throughout the list include Houston's Saint Arnold Brewing Company at number 21 and Dallas's Son of a Butcher, which ranked at 26, according to the Austin American-Statesman. A cluster of San Antonio establishments also found their way onto the list, with The Cove and Community Pizza & Beer Garden joining Elsewhere Garden Bar & Kitchen as top destinations for diners with dogs.
For those who prefer feasting with Fido by their side, these rankings offer a veritable roadmap to the most accommodating eateries. Yelp's list, which dishes out nods to places from coast to coast, serves as a testament to the growing trend of restaurants catering to not just foodies but their furry friends as well. Setting the gold standard this year is Morrison Atwater Village in Los Angeles, taking the leash as the number one dog-dining destination nationwide and even offering three entree options exclusively for your canine companion.
