

TOP RESTAURANTS
Pet-friendly dining, done right
These are the spots where great food, and a warm welcome for your
pet come along, too—backed by real diner reviews and reservations.



TOP RESTAURANTS
Pet-friendly dining, done right
These are the spots where great food, and a warm welcome for your pet come along, too—backed by real diner reviews and reservations.

THE LIST
The best tables for you
and your pet
These are the outdoor spots where your pet is
as welcome as you are. Find the right table for
the whole party.
THE LIST
The best tables for you
and your pet
These are the outdoor spots where your pet is
as welcome as you are. Find the right table for
the whole party.



TRENDS
The rise of pet-friendly dining
Pet-friendly restaurants are on the rise in Australia as owners make dining out with their pups a regular dining habit.


+20%
increase in dining at pet-friendly restaurants year-over-year (YoY).*
51%
of dog owners would dine out with their dog more often if it were easier to find pet-friendly options.**
36%
of dog owners prioritise restaurants that allow dogs.**
2X
a month, on average, dog owners dine out with their dog(s).**
47%
of dog owners said the biggest barriers to dining out with their dog is finding pet-friendly restaurants.**
50%
of dog owners said that pet-friendly food or drink options on the menu are important when choosing a restaurant.**
DINING INSPIRATION
Where your pet’s always welcome
Sunny patios and laid-back terraces make room for your pet—without compromising on great food or atmosphere.
*OpenTable Dining Data: OpenTable looked at seated diners from online reservations for restaurants tagged as “dogs allowed” in AU from January 1 – July 20, 2026 and compared it to the same time frame a year ago (January 2 – July 21, 2025).
**Consumer Research Methodology: An online survey was conducted by Ripple Research among 1005 Australians, including a split of 505 dog owners and 500 non-dog owners. Fieldwork was carried out between April 8th, 2026 and April 14th, 2026. All data was collected in accordance with MRS (Market Research Society) and ESOMAR guidelines, ensuring ethical standards and robust data quality.
***The Top 50 Pet-Friendly Restaurants List Methodology: OpenTable’s Top 50 Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in AU for 2026 list is generated from over 191,000 reviews from verified OpenTable diners and dining metrics from March 1, 2025 – February 28, 2026. Restaurants with a minimum threshold of diner reviews were considered and evaluated by a compilation of unique data points, including diner ratings, the percentage of five star reviews, the number of alerts set, the percentage of reservations made in advance, percentage of capacity and direct searches. Metrics were weighted to comprise an overall score. The qualified restaurants were then ranked by the percentage of reviews with the tag “dog friendly”. The resulting list appears A-Z, not in ranked order.
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*OpenTable Dining Data: OpenTable looked at seated diners from online reservations for restaurants tagged as “dogs allowed” in AU from January 1 – July 20, 2026 and compared it to the same time frame a year ago (January 2 – July 21, 2025).
**Consumer Research Methodology: An online survey was conducted by Ripple Research among 1005 Australians, including a split of 505 dog owners and 500 non-dog owners. Fieldwork was carried out between April 8th, 2026 and April 14th, 2026. All data was collected in accordance with MRS (Market Research Society) and ESOMAR guidelines, ensuring ethical standards and robust data quality.
***The Top 50 Pet-Friendly Restaurants List Methodology: OpenTable’s Top 50 Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in AU for 2026 list is generated from over 191,000 reviews from verified OpenTable diners and dining metrics from March 1, 2025 – February 28, 2026. Restaurants with a minimum threshold of diner reviews were considered and evaluated by a compilation of unique data points, including diner ratings, the percentage of five star reviews, the number of alerts set, the percentage of reservations made in advance, percentage of capacity and direct searches. Metrics were weighted to comprise an overall score. The qualified restaurants were then ranked by the percentage of reviews with the tag “dog friendly”. The resulting list appears A-Z, not in ranked order.


