In Alexandria, it’s commonplace for furry friends to tag along with their owners’ dining outings. Restaurants will typically accommodate dogs on outdoor patios, and some even go a step further and offer treats and water.
With the help of ALXnow readers through a Reader’s Choice Poll, we’ve rounded up the best spots for dog-friendly dining in Alexandria, Virginia. After two weeks of voting (June 19-July 3) and nearly 250 individual votes cast, our readers navigated a field of nominees to crown the city’s best dog-friendly restaurant.
Last Vote: Poll: The best dog-friendly restaurant in Alexandria | Poll Held: June 19-July 3, 2026.
Top vote getters
1. The Garden
1503 Mount Vernon Avenue
Located in Del Ray, this outdoor beer garden is a spacious place to bring pets.
2. Port City Brewing Co.
3950 Wheeler Avenue
This Alexandria-founded brewery welcomes leashed pets in its outdoor beer garden in the West End.
3. Vola’s Dockside Grill
101 N. Union Street
Dogs can tag along on the waterfront patio and enjoy a pooch menu at this Old Town restaurant.
Other notable dog-friendly restaurants
- The Front Porch at Evening Star Cafe
- Virtue Feed & Grain
- Augie’s Mussel House and Beer Garden
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