Dog About Town: Riding a wave of swim days and more things to do
Dog About Town: Riding a wave of swim days and more things to do
The end-of-season doggy pool parties are at their peak this weekend, including the biggest: Wags & Waves at the Hawaiian Falls in Garland. Pooches must be vaccinated and friendly, and some events require that they be spayed/neutered. We recommend using a doggy life jacket.
The Splish Splash Doggie Bash at Denton's Civic Center Pool: Saturday in two sessions, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. You can buy tickets to one or both. Proof of vaccinations is required. 515 N. Bell Ave. $15 per person with one dog, $5 per person. facebook.com/dentonparksnrec.
Doggie Dunk at the Keller Pointe Outdoor Pool: Saturday at 405 Rufe Snow Drive, from 9 to 10 a.m. is for small dogs (35 pounds or less) and 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. for dogs 36 to 59 pounds. There are two sessions, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 12:45 to 1:45 p.m., for dogs 60 pounds and over. Smaller dogs can attend the other sessions if families have one of each. All will include swimsuit and retrieving contests. 405 Rufe Snow Drive. $10 per dog in advance, $15 day of the event (if space is available). 817-743-4386. thekellerpointe.com.
Doggie Splash Day at the Addison Athletic Club's outdoor pool: Saturday at 3900 Beltway Drive, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. for little dogs (under 30 pounds) and 10:45 a.m. to noon for big dogs. Only dogs will be allowed in the water, and it's for Addison residents only. $5. A 2019-20 rabies tag or other proof of vaccination is required. facebook.com/addisonathleticclub.
Doggie Dive-In at Sun Valley Aquatic Center in Lewisville: From 9:30 a.m. to noon Saturday at 801 S. Valley Parkway. Contests include best costume, best trick, longest jump and fastest ball retrieval. Proof of current Bordetella, DHLP and rabies vaccinations must be presented upon check-in. Only dogs will be permitted in the water. $4 per dog, with space limited. 972-219-3560. cityoflewisville.com.
Paws in the Pool at Frisco Water Park: Saturday at 5828 Nancy Jane Lane, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. for dogs up to 35 pounds, 11:30 to 1 p.m. for dogs 35 pounds and up. Tickets, $7 per person and per dog (so $10 for the two of you), must be purchased online. friscotexas.gov.
Dog Splash at Bedford Splash Aquatic Center: From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at 2817 R.D. Hurt Parkway. Contests include retrieving and leaping. $5 per dog. Proof of current rabies shot is required. Register (suggested but not required) at Boys Ranch Activity Center, 2801 Forest Ridge Drive. 817-952-2323. bedfordtx.gov.
Doggie Dive-In at Pleasant Glade Pool in Grapevine: From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at 1805 Hall-Johnson Road. There will be swimsuit, long jump, paddle and retrieval competitions. $5 per dog, with a limit of two per person. Proof of rabies vaccination is required. 817-410-3489. gograpevine.com/event/doggiedivein.
Puppy Pool Party at the Saginaw Aquatic Center: Saturday, from 10 a.m. to noon for small dogs (up to 24 pounds) and 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. for large dogs. A vaccination certificate is required. 605 W. McLeroy Blvd. Free, with donations collected for Saginaw Animal Services. 817-230-0350. facebook.com/saginawanimalservices.
Wags & Waves at the Hawaiian Falls Waterpark in Garland: From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at 4550 N. Garland Ave. Along with floating in the wave pool and lazy river, there'll be an area for small dogs and contests including best costumes and tricks. The lineup also includes rescue groups, food and pet-related vendors, and goody bags while they last. $25 per person with up to two dogs; must be vaccinated and spayed or neutered (no exceptions). This year's festivities will benefit Cat Matchers, Dallas Companion Animal Project, DFW Rescue Me, Feral Friends and Legacy Boxer Rescue. wagsandwaves.org.
Doggie Dive at the Flower Mound Community Activity Center's water park: Saturday, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. for small dogs and 3 to 4:30 p.m. for large dogs. Proof of current rabies vaccination is required. Preregister at the center, 1200 Gerault Road. facebook.com/flowermoundanimalservices.
K-9 Kerplunk at the Oak Point Recreation Center's pool in Plano: From 9 a.m. to noon Sunday at 6000 Jupiter Road. Admission is an item for the city shelter (see site for a wish list). Dogs must have a current rabies tag. plano.gov.
Doggie Splash Day at Holmes Aquatic Center in University Park: From noon to 3 p.m. Sunday at 3501 Lovers Lane. Open to University Park and HPISD residents only, and registration is required. $10 per dog, benefits the SPCA of Texas. Sign up at uptexas.org.
Bow-Wow Luau at the Hawaiian Falls Waterpark in The Colony: From 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday at 4400 Paige Road. Along with swimming, there will be contests and food. $16.99 per person in advance with up to two dogs, $21.99 at the door. Part of the proceeds will benefit the Colony Animal Shelter Injured Animal Fund. thecolonytx.gov.
Also on the schedule
•Yappy hours from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Fridays in September at K-9 Pointe Dog Park in Keller are featuring free beer and wine, and food trucks will sell dinner. Wild Acre Brewing, Big Kat Burgers and Sweet & Sawyer Ice Cream and Candy Shoppe will be at this week's kickoff. 405 Rufe Snow Drive. Free admission. cityofkeller.com/visit-play/special-events.
•The Levitt Pavilion's fall concert series is continuing with Deep Blue Something on Friday, Lee Roy Parnell on Saturday and Rathmore on Sunday at Founders Plaza, 100 W. Abram St. in Arlington. All shows are at 8 p.m. The usual rules apply: Dogs must be leashed, well-behaved and cleaned up after. Free. levittpavilionarlington.org.
•Cedar Creek Brewery's Strut Your Mutt 1-mile walk at 10 a.m. Saturday will raise money for the Humane Society of Cedar Creek Lake. Brunch will be served from 8 to 10:30 for participants and spectators, and there will be vendors, music, contests, activities for the kids and a Barkitecture Dog Bed/Dog House Challenge. 336 E. Cedar Creek Parkway, Seven Points. $35 per person with one dog; includes a dog bandana and a free beer or soft drink. hscclfundraiser.org.
•The Paws on the Plaza series of free monthly events will return at 10 a.m. Saturday at McCall Plaza in downtown Plano. Camp Bow Wow Plano will have tips on training and grooming, and Hollywood Feed will give away bags of treat. Dogs must be leashed and current on their rabies vaccination and license. 998 E. 15th St. facebook.com/planoarts.
•Instead of its annual Pooch Pool Party at Rosemeade Rainforest Aquatic Complex, which is being renovated, Carrollton is hosting a Splash Doggie Bash from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at Rosemeade Dog Park, 1330 E. Rosemeade Parkway. The lineup includes water activities, vendors, costume and retrieval contests, a caricature artist and more. Free. The Carrollton West Pet Hospital will offer free rabies vaccinations and free city of Carrollton registrations, which are both required. 972-466-9816. cityofcarrollton.com.
•No Borders Bulldog Rescue will be at Old Town Brewhouse in Lewisville from 3 to 7 p.m. Saturday. Friendly and vaccinated dogs are welcome. 146 Whatley Ave. $20 for a pint glass and three beers, and they'll receive a $10 donation. facebook.com/nobordersbulldogrescue.
•The DogFriendlyAlliance will have a meetup from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Hop and Sting Brewing. Jason Pruett Photography will take photos, and the Hoppy Hound will be there with treats. 906 Jean St. facebook.com/dogfriendlyalliance.
•More meet and greets (dogs welcome at all): Allie's Haven Animal Rescue at the Three Dog Bakery in Fort Worth from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday. ... Tails From the Heart Rescue at the Hollywood Feed in Allen from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. ... The Trinity Gap Club at Sidecar Tavern in Grapevine from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. ... Cody's Friends Rescue at LUCK in Trinity Groves from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. ... The Greyhound Adoption League of Texas at the Orvis in Dallas from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and the Three Dog Bakery in Arlington from 1 to 3 p.m., both on Saturday. ... Bull luv able Paws and Chi Wawas Rescue at the Hollywood Feed on Skillman from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday. ... Straydog.org at the PetSmart in Garland from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. ... Rockwall Pets at the Rockwall Farmers Market from 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays and the Petco in Rockwall from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturdays and 1 to 4 p.m. Sundays. ... The Humane Society of North Texas at the Petcos in North Fort Worth and Watauga from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. ... The Legacy Humane Society at the Petco in Allen from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday during the chain's National Adoption Weekend.
•In memory of 9/11, police, firefighters and first responders with valid ID or proof of service will receive a free burger or sandwich Wednesday at Snuffer's. The locations at 3526 Greenville Ave. in Dallas and 4901 W. Park Blvd. in Plano have dog-friendly patios. snuffers.com.
Ears up
•The Texas Rangers' last Bark at the Park game at Globe Life Park is next Saturday, Sept. 14. Get tickets -- $30 per person, $10 per dog -- at mlb.com/rangers/tickets/specials/bark-at-the-park.
•Coming up: the Rangers' Bark at the Park game, K-9 Chief on the Beat in Reverchon Park, Hot Cars and Hot Dogs in the Fort Worth Design District, a Tailgate Pawty! at Dogtopia in Highland Village and Last Splash Bash at Splash Kingdom in Hudson Oaks on Sept. 14; Pints for Paws at Texas Ale Project on Sept. 19; Carrollton's Paws on the Square, Barktoberfest at Hop and Sting Brewing in Grapevine and the Dig'N For Dogs volleyball tournament in Coppell on Sept. 21;Lewisville's Western Days Sept. 27-28; Doggie Beach Bash at NRH2O in North Richland Hills, Tails on the Trail at the George W. Bush Presidential Center, PetPawLooza at Glade Parks Town Plaza in Euless, Frisco Oktoberfest, the Garland Guzzler 0.5K Race & Oktoberfest and Fido Fest in Flower Mound on Sept. 28; Dog Dayz of Dallas in Deep Ellum, DogFest DFW in Irving and DFW Lab Rescue's Run for Retrievers in Canyon Falls on Oct. 5; Pawtoberfest at Huffhines Art Trails in Richardson, Pit Bull Pride Day at the Coyote Drive-In in Fort Worth, Bull-O-Ween at Premier Event Center in Lewisville and the McKinney Wine & Music Festival on Oct. 19.
Send tips for B.K. on dog-friendly happenings and places to twoldt@dallasnews.com. Find more by searching for "Dog About Town" on Facebook, where we post event photos, and next Saturday in Briefing and at dallasnews.com. To subscribe, call 214-977-8333 or go to dallasnews.com/briefing. You can also follow us on Twitter at @DogAboutTown and Instagram at bkdogabouttown.
Additions to our lists: the Frisco Rail Yard, BackYard on Bell in Denton, the Rockwall Farmers Market and Whiski Designs, just-opened Simply Irresistible and Charming @ the Market, all in the Dallas Farmers Market
Dog-friendly patios
Note: Dog-friendly dining is outdoors and can depend on several factors, including the weather, how busy the restaurant is and who is working. Call ahead if you need to know for sure whether they can accommodate you. Please send additions or changes to twoldt@dallasnews.com.
* means it has received the city's dog-friendly patio variance (available in Dallas, Fort Worth, Plano, Carrollton, Fairview, Arlington, Flower Mound, Frisco, Lewisville, Euless and McKinney). The rules: Dogs must stay off furniture, be leashed and under control and wear a rabies tag. They cannot eat off the establishment's dishes; they may be given water in a disposable container.
"Weatherized" means the patio is tented and/or uses heat lamps when it gets chilly.
Click here for a Google Sheets version of this list. Many thanks to pack member Stephanie Meeks for putting it together.
Alcove Wine Bar*: 2907 State St., Dallas, 214-871-2200
AllGood Cafe: 2934 Main St., Dallas, 214-742-5362
America Gardens: 2833 Morton St., Fort Worth, 972-802-2242
America's Best Coffee: 1211 Debbie Lane, Mansfield, 817-473-8455
Angelina's Mexican Restaurant*: 4851 Main St., The Colony, 972-625-5372
Antebellum Ale House: 321 E. Oak St., Weatherford, 817-341-6625
Antonio Ristorante: 4985 Addison Circle, Addison, 972-458-1010
Anvil Pub: 2638 Elm St., Dallas, 214-741-1271
Ascension Coffee: 1621 Oak Lawn Ave., Dallas, 214-741-3211
Asian Mint*: 5450 W. Lovers Lane, Dallas, 214-904-1055
Back 9: 4060 Belt Line Road, Addison, 214-272-7028
BackYard on Bell: 410 N. Bell Ave., Denton, 940-243-4990
Bandito's: 6615 Snider Plaza, Dallas, 214-750-6100
Barcadia* (except when crowded): 1917 N. Henderson Ave., Dallas, 214-821-7300
Barley House*: 5612 SMU Blvd., Dallas, 214-824-0306
Barrel & Bones*: 2801 Plano Parkway, The Colony, 469-353-8810
Bartaco: 6130 Luther Lane, Dallas, 469-405-8226
Bavarian Grill: 221 W. Parker Road, Plano, 972-881-0705
bbbop Seoul Kitchen: 828 W. Davis St.* , Dallas, 469-248-3702
Becks Prime: 5931 Forest Lane* , Dallas, 972-661-8681
Bellagreen: 8041 Walnut Hill Lane (The Hill), Suite 810, Dallas, 972-639-5164
Beto & Son: 3011 Gulden Lane, Suite 108 (in Trinity Groves), Dallas, 469-249-8590
BFF Asian Grill and Bar: 2150 E. Lamar Blvd., Suite 100, Arlington, 817-385-0760; and 1601 E. Debbie Lane, Suite 2105, Mansfield, 817-473-7233
Bird Cafe: 155 E. Fourth St. (Sundance Square), Fort Worth, 817-332-2473
Bistro 31: 87 Highland Park Village, #200, Dallas, 214-420-3900
Blatt Beer & Table: 7859 Walnut Hill Lane, Dallas, 469-372-2080
Blue Mesa: 14866 Montfort Drive, Addison, 972-934-0165
Bolsa* (weatherized): 614 W. Davis St., Dallas, 214-367-9367
BoomerJack's (weatherized): The chain's patios in Bedford, Grapevine, Murphy, North Arlington, South Arlington, Fort Worth Cityview, North Fort Worth and West 7th welcome dogs, and most are big, lined with TVs, have outdoor bars and are cooled and heated.
Bowen House: 2614 Boll St., Dallas, 214-484-1385
Bowlounge*: 167 Turtle Creek Blvd., Dallas, 214-741-7737
BrainDead Brewing*: 2625 Main St., Dallas, 469-286-9005
Bread Winners Cafe and Bakery: 3301 McKinney Ave.* , Dallas, 214-754-4940; and 5560 W. Lovers Lane* , #260, Dallas, 214-351-3339
Brewed: 801 W. Magnolia Ave., Fort Worth, 817-945-1545
Brew'n Blues Coffee House: 841 N. Tarrant Parkway, #100, Keller, 817-485-0909
Brix Bar & Grill*: 1410 K Ave., #1109A, Plano, 972-509-2749
Bryan Street Tavern: 4315 Bryan St., Dallas, 214-821-4447
Buffalo West: 7101 W. Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth, 817-732-2370
Buffalo Wild Wings: 1400 S. Loop 288, #110, Denton, 940-387-0924
Burguesa Burger: 710 Fort Worth Ave., Dallas, 214-748-7376
Buzzbrews: 2300 Victory Park Lane* , Dallas, 214-871-2301; 5815 Live Oak St.* , #102, Dallas, 214-370-5815; 4154 N. Central Expressway* , Dallas, 214-826-7100; ; and 2801 Commerce St.* (in Deep Ellum), Dallas, 214-741-2801
Cadillac Pizza Pub: 112 S. Kentucky St., McKinney, 972-547-3833
Café Brazil*: Great people watching, and it's open 24/7. 3851 Cedar Springs Road, Dallas, 214-461-8762
Cafe de France: 17370 Preston Road, Dallas, 972-733-3400
Cafe Gecko: 5290 Belt Line Road, Addison, 972-458-9884; 6145 Windhaven Parkway* , Plano, 972-797-7726; and 1381 W. Campbell Road, Richardson, 972-373-4359
Cafe Istanbul: 7300 Lone Star Drive, Suite C160 (Shops at Legacy), Plano, 972-398-2020
Cajun Place: 190 E. Stacy Road., Suite 1320 (Village at Allen), Allen, 972-678-4550
Campisi's: 1520 Elm St., Dallas, 214-752-0141; and 2115 Summer Lee Drive, Rockwall, 469-402-2603
Campuzano Mexican Food*: 2618 Oak Lawn Ave., Dallas, 214-526-0100
Cane Rosso: 2612 Commerce St.* , Dallas, 214-741-1188; 7328 Gaston Ave., Dallas, 214-660-3644; 1301 S. Broadway St.* , Carrollton, 214-731-6402; and 815 W. Magnolia Ave., Fort Worth, 817-922-9222
Cantina Laredo: 4546 Belt Line Road, Addison, 972-458-0962
Capitol Pub*: 2401 N. Henderson Ave., Dallas, 214-887-9330
Caves Lounge: 900 W. Division St., Arlington, 817-460-5510
Cedar Springs Tap House*: 4123 Cedar Springs Road, Suite 100, Dallas, 214-377-7446
Celebration*: 4503 W. Lovers Lane, Dallas, 214-351-5681
Celt Irish Pub*: 100 N. Tennessee St., McKinney, 972-562-2929
Chadra Mezza: 1622 Park Place Ave., Fort Worth, 817-924-2372
Chan Thai: 312 W. Seventh St., Dallas, 214-948-9956
Charlie's Creole Kitchen: 2129 Greenville Ave., Dallas, 214-821-8890
Chat Room: 1263 W. Magnolia Ave., Fort Worth, 817-922-8319
Chef Point: Four-leggers are welcome on the covered patio at this foodie favorite located in a gas station. 5901 Watauga Road, Watauga, 817-656-0080
Chelsea Corner: 4830 McKinney Ave., Dallas, 469-726-2211
Chicken Scratch/the Foundry* (weatherized): 2303 Pittman St., Dallas, 214-749-1112
Chill Sports Bar: 814 S. Main St., Grapevine, 817-310-0004
Chino Chinatown: 3011 Gulden Lane, Suite 110 (in Trinity Groves), Dallas, 469-513-7457
Chop House Burger*: 1501 Main St., Dallas, 214-741-2747
Chop Shop Sports Garage: 2661 Midway Road, Suite 109, Carrollton, 972-525-4753
Chuy's: 4544 McKinney Ave., Dallas, 214-559-2489
CiboDivino Marketplace*: 1868 Sylvan Ave. (Sylvan | Thirty), Dallas, 214-653-2426
Clutch*: 2520 Cedar Springs Road, Dallas, 972-979-3460
Coffee House Cafe* (weatherized): 6150 Frankford Road, Dallas, 972-232-2333
Cold Beer Co.*: 3600 Main St., Dallas, 214-370-9301
Common Table*: 2917 Fairmount St., Dallas, 214-880-7414
Community Beer Co.: 1530 Inspiration Drive, Dallas, 214-751-7921
Company Cafe*: 2104 Greenville Ave., Dallas, 214-827-2233
Cork & Growler: 8979 FM423, Suite 100, Frisco, 469-980-7499
Corner Market: Dogs are also welcome in their adjoining flower/gift shop. 3426 Greenville Ave., Dallas, 214-826-8282
Costa Vida: 5615 Colleyville Blvd., Suite 390, Colleyville, 817-656-1700
Cotton Patch Cafe: 190 E. Stacy Road, Suite 1108 (Village at Allen), Allen, 972-678-4105
Cowboy Chicken: 190 E. Stacy Road, Suite 1300 (Village at Allen), Allen, 972-678-3020
Cowtown Brewing Co.: 1301 E Belknap St., Fort Worth, 817-489-5800
Crafty Irishman Public House: 1800 Main St., #102, Dallas, 972-707-7589
CrushCraft Thai Street Eats*: 2800 Routh St. (Quadrangle), Dallas, 972-677-7038
Dalat: 2537 N. Fitzhugh Ave., Dallas, 214-827-3200
Dallas Chop House*: 1717 Main St., Dallas, 214-736-7300
Dallas Grilled Cheese Co.*: 310 W. Seventh St., Dallas, 214-944-5515
Deep Ellum Brewing Co.: 2823 St. Louis St., Dallas, 214-888-DEBC
Deep Ellum Distillery: 2817 Canton St., Dallas, 214-888-1256
Delaney Vineyards: 2000 Champagne Blvd., Grapevine, 817-481-5668
Dempsey's Place*: 310 E. Louisiana St., McKinney, 214-842-8811
DeVivo Bros. Eatery: 750 S. Main St., Suite 165, Keller, 817-431-6890
Digg's Taco Shop*: 7325 Gaston Ave., Dallas, 469-930-9504; and 6309 Hillcrest Ave., Dallas, 214-520-0155
Dirty Burger Bar*: 5800 Windhaven Parkway (in the Shacks at Austin Ranch Dining & Dog Park), The Colony, 1-833-4SHACKS
Dodie's Cajun (outside fence): 2067 Summer Lee Drive, Rockwall, 972-771-0004
Dodie's Reef*: 2821 Greenville Ave., Dallas, 214-823-7333
Dot's Hop House & Cocktail Courtyard*: 2645 Commerce St., Dallas, 214-230-3687
Double Wide (except when crowded): 3510 Commerce St., Dallas, 214-887-6510
Dream Café: 2800 Routh St.* (Quadrangle, weatherized), Dallas, 214-954-0486; and 6465 E. Mockingbird Lane, Dallas, 214-824-2503
Dubliner*: 2818 Greenville Ave., Dallas, 214-818-0911
Duff's Famous Wings: 2787 E. Southlake Blvd., Southlake, 817-421-8181
East Bound and Down Icehouse: 3826 Ross Ave., Dallas, 214-455-3112
East Side: 117 E. Oak St., Denton, 940-218-1401
Eastwood's Bar: 3407 McKinney Ave., Dallas, 469-802-6664
Easy Slider*: 2701 Main St., Dallas, 469-917-7111
EatZi's: 3403 Oak Lawn Ave.* , Dallas, 214-526-1515; 5600 W. Lovers Lane* , Dallas, 214-358-3100; 6025 Royal Lane* , #208, Dallas, 972-499-6379; and 5967 W. Parker Road* , Plano, 972-535-6305
Edith's French Bistro*: 5331 E. Mockingbird Lane, Suite 160, Dallas, 214-887-4805
Eight Bells Alehouse: 831 S. Exposition Ave., Dallas
18th & Vine Barbeque: 4100 Maple Ave., Dallas, 214-443-8335
Einstein Bros. Bagels: most locations, including 3827 Lemmon Ave., Dallas, 214-526-5221; and 2600 E. Southlake Blvd., Southlake, 817-749-0601
El Bolero*: 2722 N. Fitzhugh Ave., Dallas, 214-238-2211
El Primo's: 2300 Matlock Road, Mansfield, 817-225-4140
Ellen's Southern Kitchen: 1790 N. Record St., Dallas, 469-206-3339
Emporium Pies: 314 N. Bishop Ave., Dallas, 469-206-6126, and 2708 Main St., Dallas, 972-982-2757
Eno's Pizza Tavern*: 407 N. Bishop Ave., Dallas, 214-943-9200
Enzo's NY Pizzeria: 990 Parker Square, Flower Mound, 972-899-9989
Espumoso Caffé: 408 N. Bishop Ave., #105, Dallas, 214-948-2055
Eureka!: 3700 McKinney Ave., Suite 126 (West Village), Dallas, 972-993-2222
Farina's Winery & Cafe: 202 N. Houston St., Granbury, 817-579-5300
Feed Company Eatery*: 5631 Alta Ave., Dallas, 214-821-3415
Ferris Wheelers Backyard & BBQ: 1950 Market Center Blvd., Dallas, 214-741-4141
5th Street Patio Cafe*: 8621 Fifth St., Frisco, 972-377-3483
Fine China: 1914 Commerce St. (Statler hotel), Dallas, 469-320-8996
Fireside Pies* (weatherized): 2820 N. Henderson Ave., Dallas, 214-370-3916
First Round Draft Bar & Grill*: 8898 Coleman Blvd., Frisco, 469-353-8233
Fish Creek: 4899 E. Interstate 20, Willow Park, 817-441-1746
Flora Street Cafe: 2330 Flora St., Suite 150, Dallas, 214-580-7000
Flying Fish: 5100 Belt Line Road, Dallas, 972-851-3474; and 1838 Irving Blvd., Dallas, 214-390-9311
Flying Saucer the Lake (if the door to the patio is locked, they'll open it for you): 4821 Bass Pro Drive, Garland, 972-226-0725
Fox & Hound*: 18918 Midway Road, Dallas, 972-732-0804
Foxtrot Market: 2822 N. McKinney Ave., Dallas, facebook.com/foxtrotmarket
Freebirds World Burrito: 190 E. Stacy Road, Suite 1400 (Village at Allen), Allen, 972-678-4040
Free Man Cajun Cafe & Lounge (except when crowded): 2626 Commerce St., Dallas, 214-377-9893
Frisco Rail Yard: 9040 First St., Frisco, 972-294-5436
Frogg Coffee Bar & Creperie: 832 Market St. (Watters Creek), Allen, 469-342-6881
Frosty Drive N: 1002 Fort Worth Drive, Denton, 940-387-5449
Fuel City Tacos: 801 S. Riverfront Blvd., Dallas, 214-426-0011
Fuzzy's Taco Shop: most locations, including 4740 W. Mockingbird Lane (near Love Field), Dallas, 214-352-8226; 13881 Midway Road, Suite 105, Farmers Branch, 972-387-8226; 2661 Midway Road, Suite 236, Carrollton, 972-931-8226; 5710 Rufe Snow Drive, North Richland Hills, 817-485-3899; 5810 Long Prairie Road* , #100, Flower Mound, 972-355-8226; 1288 W. Main St., Suite 117, Lewisville, 972-539-8226; 3100 Grapevine Mills Road, #101, Grapevine, 972-221-8226; 2030 Glade Road, Suite 296, Grapevine, 817-416-8226; 1363 W. Euless Blvd., Euless, 817-267-8226; 1601 E. Debbie Lane, Suite 1101, Mansfield, 817-453-1682; and 115 Industrial St., Denton, 940-380-8226
Garden Cafe*: 5310 Junius St., Dallas, 214-887-8330
Gator's: 1714 N. Market St., Dallas, 214-748-0243
Getfried Fry Cafe: 2656 Main St., Dallas, 214-782-9707
Ginger Man: 2718 Boll St.* , Dallas, 214-754-8771; 7205 Bishop Road, Suite E1 (Shops at Legacy), Plano, 469-814-8299; and 1512 E. Southlake Blvd., Southlake, 817-778-8846
Gloria's: 600 N. Bishop Ave.* , Dallas, 214-942-1831; 3715 Greenville Ave.* , Dallas, 214-874-0088; 4140 Lemmon Ave.* , Dallas, 214-521-7576; 3223 Lemmon Ave.* (side patio), Dallas, 214-303-1166; and 2079 Summer Lee Drive (outside fence), Rockwall, 972-772-4088
Goodfriend Beer Garden and Burger House*: 1154 Peavy Road, Dallas, 214-324-3335
Grease Monkey (side patio): 200 N. Mesquite St., Arlington, 817-665-5454
Green Door Public House*: 600 S. Harwood St., Dallas, 214-749-0240
Greenville Avenue Pizza Co.*: 1923 Greenville Ave., Dallas, 214-826-5404
Grill on the Alley*: 13270 Dallas Parkway, Dallas, 214-459-1601
Grove at Harwood: 3019 McKinnon St., Dallas, 214-663-1001
Grrrowler's Tap Room and Beer Garden: 5800 Windhaven Parkway (in the Shacks at Austin Ranch Dining & Dog Park), The Colony, 1-833-4SHACKS
Grub Burger Bar*: 4925 Greenville Ave., #150, Dallas, 972-370-3636
Halal Guys*: 1811 Greenville Ave., #145, Dallas, 214-377-9113
Halcyon Coffee Bar and Lounge*: 2900 Greenville Ave., Dallas, 469-547-2265
Happiest Hour: 2616 Olive St. (at Harry Hines), Dallas, 972-528-0067
Harlowe MXM*: 2823 Main St., Dallas, 214-624-3310
Harry's at the Harbor*: 6601 Mediterranean Drive (Adriatica), McKinney, 214-592-0240
Harwood Tavern*: 333 Harwood St., Dallas, 469-889-7904
Hash House A Go Go (front patio only)* : 1900 Preston Road, #343, Plano, 972-867-4646
Henderson Tap House*: 2323 N. Henderson Ave., Dallas, 972-677-7947
Henry's Majestic*: 4900 McKinney Ave., Dallas, 469-893-9400
HG Sply Co.*: 2008 Greenville Ave., Dallas, 469-334-0896
High Fives*: 1804 McMillan Ave., Dallas, 214-821-5555
Hopdoddy Burger Bar: 3227 McKinney Ave., Dallas, 214-871-2337; 6030 Luther Lane* , Suite 100 (Preston Center), Dallas, 214-363-2337; and 5100 Belt Line Road, #502, Addison, 972-387-2337
Hot Off the Press: 1950 Main St. (in Main Street Garden), Dallas, 214-579-9783
Houlihan's*: 5225 Belt Line Road, #220, Dallas, 972-386-0689
Houndstooth Coffee: 1900 N. Henderson Ave.* (front patio only), Dallas, 972-863-9080; 9730 N. Central Expressway* (The Hill), Dallas, 469-399-7653; and 1878 Sylvan Ave.* , E150, Dallas, 214-238-2643
Howard Wang's: 3223 Lemmon Ave.* , Dallas, 214-954-9558; and 1471 E. Southlake Blvd., Southlake, 817-488-6667
HQ Prime Beer Garden: 8041 Walnut Hill Lane (The Hill), Suite 600, Dallas, 214-368-7427
Hub Streat*: 1212 E. 14th St., Plano, hub.st
Hunky's*: 4000 Cedar Springs Road, Dallas, 214-522-1212
I Fratelli Pizza: all locations with outdoor seating, including 2815 Allen St.* , Dallas, 214-720-0070
Ida Claire: 5001 Belt Line Road, Dallas, 214-377-8227
Intrinsic Smokehouse & Brewery: 509 W. State St., Garland, 972-272-2400
Iron Cactus: 1520 Main St., Dallas, 214-749-4766
Italia Express*: 4000 Cedar Springs Road, Dallas, 214-521-3300
Italian Cafe: 387 E. Las Colinas Blvd., #120, Irving, 972-401-0000
Ivy Tavern: 5334 Lemmon Ave., Dallas, 214-559-4424
Jakes: 2702 McKinney Ave., Dallas, 214-754-8001; and 2422 N. Henderson Ave.* , Dallas, 214-826-5253
Jason's Deli: 5400 E. Mockingbird Lane, Dallas, 214-821-7021
JavaMeUp: 401 Cimarron Trail, Irving, 972-409-6838
Jonathon's Oak Cliff*: 1111 N Beckley Ave., Dallas, 214-946-2221
Kabuki Japanese Restaurant: 320 W. Las Colinas Blvd., Suite 110, Irving, 214-305-2868
Katy Trail Ice House*: 3127 Routh St., Dallas, 214-468-0600
Katy Trail Ice House Outpost*: 4700 W. Park Blvd., Plano, 972-599-9000
Kay's Restaurant & Bar*: 8010 N. Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, 214-350-8070
Kent & Co. Wines (weatherized): 1101 W. Magnolia Ave., Fort Worth, 817-632-6070
Ketzler's Schnitzel Haus and Biergarten: 101 E. Pearl St., Granbury, 682-936-2777
Knife*: 5300 E. Mockingbird Lane, Dallas, 214-443-9339
Komali: 4152 Cole Ave., Dallas, 214-252-0200
La Calle Doce: 415 W. 12th St., Dallas, 214-941-4304
La Duni: 4620 McKinney Ave., Dallas, 214-520-7300
La La Land Kind Cafe: 5626 Bell Ave., Dallas, 214-579-9550
La Zona: 1264 W. Magnolia Ave., Fort Worth, 817-489-5055
Lake House Bar & Grill* (weatherized): 7510 E. Northwest Highway, Dallas, 214-484-8624
Lakewood Smokehouse: 1901 Abrams Road, Dallas, 972-677-7906
Lalo's Fine Mexican Cuisine: 18484 Preston Road, Dallas, 469-298-3017
Landmark Bar & Kitchen: 3008 Bledsoe St., Fort Worth, 817-984-1166
Las Palmas: 2708 Routh St., Dallas, 972-863-7900
Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar (weatherized): This lodge-inspired eatery's roomy patios are covered and have fans, heaters and a fireplace, and there's even a doggy menu. 5100 Belt Line Road, #500 (in Village on the Parkway), Addison, 469-754-1300; 241 E. Interstate 20 (in the Arlington Highlands center), Arlington, 682-276-7300; 8401 Preston Road* (near McDermott Road), Plano, 469-609-1570; and 2521 State Highway 121 (on the west side of 121, between Cheek-Sparger and Glade roads), Euless, 682-738-0861
Le Bilboquet: 4514 Travis St., #124, Dallas, 469-730-2937
Lee Harvey's* (weatherized): You'll find plenty of four-legged regulars at this Cedars favorite, along with live music and fire pits. 1807 Gould St., Dallas, 214-428-1555
LG Taps*: 3619 Greenville Ave., Dallas, 972-807-9329
Libertine Bar*: 2101 Greenville Ave., Dallas, 214-824-7900
Lion & Crown: 5001 Addison Circle, Addison, 972-503-5001
Lita's La Mexicana*: 7224 Independence Parkway, Plano, 972-618-4542
Little Lilly Sushi: 6100 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth, 817-989-8886
Local: 211 Temple Hall Highway, Granbury, 817-559-5144
Lola's: 2736 W. Sixth St., Fort Worth, 817-877-0666
Londoner: 14930 Midway Road, Addison, 972-458-2444
Loon*: 3403 McKinney Ave., Dallas, 214-303-1151
Lost Oak Winery: 8101 County Road 802, Burleson, 817-426-6625
Lot*: Along with a pooch-friendly patio, this spot on the Santa Fe Trail has an off-leash area for four-legged guests. 7530 E. Grand Ave. (at Gaston), Dallas, 214-321-1990
Love Shack: 110 E. Exchange Ave., Fort Worth, 817-740-8812
LUCK*: 3011 Gulden Lane, Suite 112 (in Trinity Groves), Dallas, 469-250-0679
Lucy's Lot: 451 E. Northwest Highway, Grapevine, 817-778-0002
Luna Grill: 8041 Walnut Hill Lane (The Hill), Suite 1300, Dallas, 469-480-8480
Main Street Bistro & Bakery: 316 S. Main St., Grapevine, 817-424-4333
Malai Thai-Vietnamese Kitchen (upper patio): 3699 McKinney Ave. (West Village), Dallas, 214-599-7857
Mama Mia! Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria: 2935 Elm St., Dallas, 214-744-6262
Mama Pita Mediterranean Grill: 5800 Legacy Drive, Suite C6 (Shops at Legacy), Plano, 972-403-1609
Manny's Uptown Tex-Mex (front patio)*: 3521 Oak Grove, Dallas, 214-252-1616
Marie Gabrielle: This 1.5-acre garden oasis is open for breakfast and lunch weekdays. 2728 N. Harwood St., Dallas, 214-871-2097
Mario's Mexican & Salvadorian Restaurant*: 5404 Lemmon Ave., Dallas, 214-599-9744
Martin House Brewing Co. (outside areas): 220 S. Sylvania Ave., Suite 209, Fort Worth, 817-222-0177
Mattito's: 3102 Oak Lawn Ave.* , Dallas, 214-526-8181; and 7778 Forest Lane* (weatherized), Dallas, 214-377-9576
Medina Oven & Bar: 2304 Victory Park Lane, Dallas, 214-979-0003
Mercat Bistro: 2501 N. Ha