Dog-Friendly Patios in Old Town Scottsdale

Quick answer

Dog-friendly patios in Old Town Scottsdale include Brat Haus and Morning Squeeze, which both have dog menus, plus Craft 64 on Main Street and Farm & Craft on Scottsdale Road. Olive & Ivy at the Scottsdale Waterfront also seats dogs on its patio. Dogs are allowed only on patios with a Maricopa County dog-friendly permit. They have to stay leashed and under control, and they stay off chairs and laps.

Last checked November 2026. Patio policies change, so call ahead.

Before you go: the patio rules in one minute

Scottsdale restaurants follow the same Maricopa County rule as the rest of the Valley. A restaurant needs a county Dog Friendly Patio permit before dogs can join you outside. Your dog walks straight to the patio, not through the dining room, and stays leashed on the ground the whole meal. We walk through the full rule list in our Gilbert and Chandler patio guide. Each restaurant still decides for itself, so a quick call saves a wasted trip.

Dog-friendly patios in Old Town Scottsdale

Brat Haus

The most dog-forward patio in Old Town. Brat Haus is a beer garden with a big sunny patio and lawn games, and its dog menu includes a pork-and-chicken brat made for dogs (Experience Scottsdale). It gets loud on weekend evenings, which makes it a good test for a dog that already settles well and a hard first outing for one that doesn't.

Morning Squeeze

A breakfast spot on Scottsdale Road with a covered patio and a "Tail Wagger" menu with house-made dog biscuits. Morning crowds are calmer than Old Town at night, so this is a good first patio for a dog still learning to settle.

Craft 64

Wood-fired pizza and Arizona craft beer on Main Street, in the gallery district, with a dog-friendly outdoor patio. It doesn't take reservations, so arrive early on weekends. Waiting for a table with a dog in the crowd is harder than the meal itself.

Farm & Craft

A health-focused spot on Scottsdale Road with a misted patio that welcomes dogs. Older guides mention a dog bowl on the menu, but recent reviews say it was dropped, so don't plan around it.

Olive & Ivy at the Scottsdale Waterfront

A Mediterranean restaurant on the canal at the Waterfront, a short walk from the heart of Old Town. Experience Scottsdale notes dogs can relax on the patio, and the marketplace hands out complimentary bones.

Walk it off on the canal

The Arizona Canal path runs right through Old Town past the Soleri Bridge and Plaza, and leashed dogs are welcome. A ten-minute walk on the canal before you sit down takes the edge off and makes the meal easier for everyone. If your dog struggles with bikes and other dogs on the path, our snowbird guide covers canal basics.

Why Old Town is harder than other patios

Old Town packs a lot into a few blocks. Before your dog even reaches the table, it walks through busy sidewalks, past crowds outside bars and other dogs coming the other way. Then the patio itself is often close quarters, with servers stepping around your dog and the next table a few feet away.

The season makes it busier. From November through April, Old Town fills with winter visitors and weekend groups, so the patios that were quiet in August are packed by January.

The dogs that do well here have three skills down cold:

• A real settle. Lying down under or beside the table for an hour, without being reminded every few minutes.

• Calm around other dogs. Seeing another dog ten feet away and staying put, with no barking, pulling or staring.

• Leaving food alone. Ignoring a dropped fry, a server's tray at nose height and the plate at the next table.

If your dog can't do those yet, start at Morning Squeeze on a weekday morning and work up to a Saturday night on Main Street.

Tips for a smooth Old Town outing

• Go early or off-peak. Weekday breakfast and lunch are much calmer than Friday and Saturday nights.

• Ask for an edge table. A corner or rail seat keeps your dog out of the walkway and away from foot traffic.

• Bring a mat. A familiar mat tells your dog where to settle, and it keeps paws off a hot patio floor.

• Check the ground temperature. Old Town sidewalks hold heat well into the evening, even in the shoulder months. If the pavement is too hot for the back of your hand, it's too hot for paws.

• Bring water. Most dog-friendly patios offer a bowl, but carry your own in case.

• Leave before your dog is done. End the visit while your dog is still calm. A short, good outing beats a long one that ends in barking.

Is your dog ready for Old Town?

Most dogs that struggle on a patio aren't badly behaved. They just haven't practiced settling in a busy, distracting place. That's what Mark's Go-Everywhere Program is built for. Mark trains with you and your dog where you actually want to go, including patios, sidewalks and busy shopping districts like Old Town, so your dog learns to lie down, stay calm and ignore the chaos.

If you'd like your dog to be the one quietly sleeping under the table on Main Street, book a free consultation or call Mark at (602) 960-0011.

Questions about dog-friendly patios in Old Town Scottsdale

Are dogs allowed on restaurant patios in Old Town Scottsdale?

Yes, at restaurants with a Maricopa County dog-friendly patio permit. Dogs must stay leashed, under control and off chairs, tables and laps, and they can't go through the indoor dining room.

Which Old Town Scottsdale restaurants have a dog menu?

Brat Haus offers a pork-and-chicken brat for dogs, and Morning Squeeze has a Tail Wagger menu with house-made biscuits. Call ahead to confirm, since menus change.

Can I bring my dog inside a Scottsdale restaurant?

No, pet dogs are limited to permitted patios. Trained service dogs are a different case under the ADA. See our guide to service dog laws in Arizona.

Are dogs allowed at the Scottsdale Waterfront?

Yes. Leashed dogs are welcome on the Arizona Canal path along the Waterfront and through Old Town, and some restaurants there, like Olive & Ivy, seat dogs on their patios.

When is the best time to take a dog to Old Town Scottsdale?

Weekday mornings and early afternoons are the calmest. Friday and Saturday nights from November through April are the busiest and best saved for dogs that already settle well.

Can Mark help my dog behave on a busy patio?

Yes. Mark's Go-Everywhere Program trains your dog in real places like Old Town patios, so your dog learns to settle and stay calm around people, food and other dogs.