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After we brought Finnegan home, we looked for places in Tucson and other areas of Arizona where we could take him to eat out with us. I hated ever leaving him home alone, especially as a puppy. For the first month or two, I was either with him or I took him with me. Finally, we realized we had to have a life too.
Both my husband and me enjoy eating out on weekends...and we hoped to share that experience with him.
The following is a list of restaraunts, mostly in Tucson...some in other parts of Arizona, like Glendale, Chandler and Mesa, that we found we could take him to and enjoy. The places are rated 1-5 1/2 paws, per Finnegan, of course.
I have found many other restaraunts and fast food establishments that will allow dogs, mostly on the patio, but are not including right now the ones we haven't visited yet.
And since we've been out so often now to eat with him tagging along, I'm afraid this will have to be a two or three parter.
Caffe Torino Ristorante
Italiano 10325 N. La Canada Drive
51 85737 (520) 297-3777 http://www.caffetorinoorovalley.com/about/ Finn gives this place 5 Paws up as the patio is extra large and comfy and they did bring him something to drink. We liked it for the food and the fine, friendly service.
Piazza Gavi
5415 North Kolb 85750 (520) 577-1099 (off Skyline)
5415 North Kolb 85750 (520) 577-1099 (off Skyline)
One of my favorite
Italian restaurants in Tucson. Great
ambiance. Food to die for. The dog friendly area is a small patio off to
the front and side of the restaurant with about 4 tables, and lampheaters as
well as a fireplace. Charming. 5 Paws Up.
Ghini's -1803 E Prince Rd Tucson (Just west of Campbell in the shopping
plaza) We've brought Finnegan with us here to eat. On weekend mornings and early afternoons, their outside patio is full of dogs. Sometimes it is so busy and crowded, it's hard to find a spot. Kind of nouveau French and basic cuisine. They bring the dog water plus a cup full of baked little dog snack bones. 5 Paws up.
Wildflower’s This is in Casa Adobes Plaza, Oracle and Ina,
and the patio faces the parking lot and street. Great
food and ambiance. It is a huge outdoor
patio where the puppy can accompany. Finn ate here with us once. 4 PAW UP
Rubio’s Baja Grill –ORO
VALLEY
10509 North Oracle Road Oro Valley, AZ 85737 520-297-9551
Mon-Sat 10-9 Sun
11-9 We were there on Saturday, or was it Sunday?. Dogs may dine with you on the patio.
They serve healthy tex-mex/California food specializing in fish
tacos, Mahi Mahi, and have healthy as well as piggy options…burritos, carne
asada, et al. Order at the counter,
they will call your name, open soda and fixings (salsa) bar. 4 Paws Up
Downtown
Glendale, Arizona 5739 W. Glendale Avenue Phone Number 623-939-2480 5 PAWS UP
OPEN: Monday thru Thursday 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM Friday and Saturday
lunch 11:00 A.M. until 3:15 P.M. Dinner
4:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. Sunday Dinner all Day 12:00 P.M. until 8:00
P.M.
Huge
place with indoor and outdoor patio dining areas. Dogs can eat on the patio. Finnegan really enjoyed, they brought him a
huge Java cup with water. I heard the
owner sometimes comes out and gives the dogs a sausage, but we were there
around Oktoberfest this year and it was mobbed, so probably too busy. Incredible old style German atmosphere, live
entertainment and the best schnitzels, sauerbraten….you name it! The second time we went, it was quieter, the food just as good and the staff wonderful as usual. 5 1/2 PAWS up.
Maynard's Market & Kitchen 400 N. Toole Ave. 85701 520-545-0577
http://www.maynardsmarkettucson.com/ Maynard's Market has a Dog Friendly Patio and Great Burgers, but otherwise basic food. 3 1/2 PAWS UP
http://www.maynardsmarkettucson.com/ Maynard's Market has a Dog Friendly Patio and Great Burgers, but otherwise basic food. 3 1/2 PAWS UP
Harvest Restaraunt 10355 North La Canada Drive | Tucson, Arizona 85737 | (520) 731-1100.
One of my favorite restaraunts in the Northwest area. The inside is beautiful and perfect for a special night with low and romantic lighting. The patio is large and attractive and they were very welcoming of our dog. They change their menu seasonally and run the gamut from the best burgers you will ever have to elegant sophisticated entrees. A definite 5 1/2 Paws Up.
Joes' Farm Grill http://joesfarmgrill.com/
Open everday and located in Gilbert, Arizona at 3000 East Ray Road
(480) 563-4745. Come early for lunch, they are busy all year round and very popular. They use fresh fruits and vegetables grown right there on their own farm and they use healthful and organic ingredients yet have common foods like burgers, fries, pizzas, salads...and special items such as ahi tuna grilled, grilled wild salmon, ribs and on and on. The food is fresh tasting, bursting with flavor and very reasonably priced. There are outdoor patios and picnic grounds, rolling hills and grass for children and the outside is all dog friendly. Check out the bathrooms, yes the bathrooms, for a funny, and quirky sci-fi treat. 5 1/2 Paws Up.
(480) 563-4745. Come early for lunch, they are busy all year round and very popular. They use fresh fruits and vegetables grown right there on their own farm and they use healthful and organic ingredients yet have common foods like burgers, fries, pizzas, salads...and special items such as ahi tuna grilled, grilled wild salmon, ribs and on and on. The food is fresh tasting, bursting with flavor and very reasonably priced. There are outdoor patios and picnic grounds, rolling hills and grass for children and the outside is all dog friendly. Check out the bathrooms, yes the bathrooms, for a funny, and quirky sci-fi treat. 5 1/2 Paws Up.