Thanks to lots of dining establishments and bars that gladly welcome dogs, Long Island is something of a paradise for canine-caring, food-loving types (and something else for the cynophobic, however let that pass.) And then there are locations like the following 3 facilities that can just be referred to as pooch-obsessed.
The Refuge
515 Broadhollow Rd., Melville
The Refuge has Barkin’ Brunch on particular summer season early mornings, and this Sunday takes place to be among them (the next is June 25). From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., the restaurant’s big and beautifully flower-filled outdoor patio enthusiastically invites well-mannered dogs, not to discuss fans of overachieving menus of egg meals ($16.95-$17.95) and excessive pancakes and waffles ($15.95-$16.95), in addition to oddball products like a mac ’n cheese hamburger ($17.95) and pizza ($15.95-$17.95). As the name indicates, the restaurant genuinely is a sanctuary, specifically for those with an equivalent love for leashed dogs and libations. On deal are great frozen frosés ($15), ultimate bloody marys (ultimate as in dressed with shrimp and bacon, $18), even “Paw Me a Drink” doggy attire ($35). No question bookings are highly advised. More details: 631-577-4444, refuge110.com
American Beauty Bistro
24 Central Ave., Massapequa
Arguably the dog-friendliest put on the Island, well-behaved dogs are constantly welcome at American Beauty’s outside tables (and quickly too at the brand-new Massapequa Park area). And while great deals of locations use pooch-pacifying doggy treats, here dogs get their own menu, including things like sausage, bacon and grilled chicken (all $7), together with carrots and chopped apples for the non-keto set ($5). Human plus-ones are welcomed to join them in browsing the menu of riotous covers and sandwiches, consisting of a great among grilled chicken, Jack cheese and chipotle aioli served on a pretzel croissant ($18), too every sort of hamburger possible, like the German, a sauerkraut-Cheddar-bacon delight in a pretzel bun ($22.50). Expect to hear a luxury yelp from Fido. More details: 516-590-7477, americanbeautyrestaurants.com
Blue Point Brewing
225 W. Main St., Patchogue
A “dog-friendly haven,” that’s how Blue Point Brewing explains its beer garden, an outside bar and brewpub where your dog can delight in fantastic sundowns while, in addition to its routine beer offerings, you can quaff imaginative summer season fare like blueberry ale, an unique Gov Ball summer season ale, and Blue Point’s popular Rainbow Italian Ice Sour, brewed with raspberry, lime and cherry. But what actually identifies this location is its policy of permitting well-behaved dogs into the brewpub’s indoor location, where there’s live music available and a menu including such shareable plates as nachos ($16) and sauteed clams ($18), together with double patty hamburgers ($16) and an excellent raw bar that of late has actually included market-price Great Guns oysters from East Moriches and Maris Stella ones from Great South Bay. Both set completely with Blue Point’s justly renowned toasted lager. (More details: 631-627-8292, bluepointbrewing.com)
Here are more locations to consume with your pooch.
Newsday author and restaurant critic Scott Vogel goes for a revitalizing, gimlet-eyed take on the Long Island food scene, typically while consuming a revitalizing gimlet.
