By Cheryl Pruett
Dog days of summertime. It describes the most popular days of summertime, formally mid-July through August. However, every day is dog day for restaurant owners who accommodate pooches and dog owners that treat their furry pals.
In the dining world, it’s proper to hang out with your preferred furry friend. Enjoy the food and socializing. Keep in mind, you don’t need to own a dog to take advantage of dog enjoying rather of individuals enjoying.
Here’s a small tasting of dog-friendly dining establishments in Dana Point, San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano.
DANA POINT
Harpoon Henry’s Seafood Restaurant
34555 Golden Lantern, Dana Point. 949.493.2933. harpoonhenrys.com.
An extended patio area with 20 tables is designated for dogs. Each table with a dog visitor gets a bowl of water.
“A lot of people take advantage of this,” said Sandra Brown, person hosting. “It’s a ‘dogdom,’ and it’s up to the pet parent if they want to order for their dog off the regular menu.”
Enjoy family pet friendship, harbor/ocean views and choose from Harpoon Henry’s seafood menu and range of appetisers, salads, sandwiches and more.
The Coffee Importers Scoop Deck & Deli
34531 Golden Lantern, Dana Point. 949.493.7773. coffeeimporters.com.
Next door to Harpoon Henry’s, Coffee Importers is another hangout for dogs and their owners. The patio area for the coffee and café draws crowds and makes terrific dog enjoying while you consume or drink a cup.
Dog owners have actually been understood to purchase lox or a side of turkey off the menu for their furry buddies. People benefit from specialized coffees, pastries, bagels, salads, conventional sandwiches, healthy smoothies and more.
Project Social
24040 Camino del Avion (Monarch Beach Promenade), Dana Point. 949.424.2288. projectsocial.us.
Yes, to the dog.
“We have dog-friendly areas all along the frontside of the patio,” said Kortney Jones, basic supervisor.
Coming quickly, she included, is a puppy cup and Project Social dog bandannas.
While dining with your pooch, the “people” menu will make your mouth drool with deals of brioche French toast, a breakfast 50/50 hamburger of sausage and brisket, a range of flatbreads, salads and vegetable alternatives.
SAINT CLEMENT
Cassano’s Italian Restaurant
818 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente. 949.388.7611. cassanos.net.
“Dogs are family, too,” said Joe Marquez, server. He kept in mind that dogs are welcome, and bowls of water and dog treats are available at the six-table patio area dining location.
Menu products to take pleasure in while dining with your dog variety from a range of pizzas and Italian pasta specializeds.
Sunrise Café
701 N. El Camino Real, San Clemente. 949.498.6379. thesunrisecafesc.com.
It’s patio area dining all the method, with bowls of water on demand. Dog treats are available. The routine menu is loaded with breakfast products from eggs Benedict to omelets.
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO
Hennessey’s Tavern
31761 Capistrano Road, San Juan Capistrano. 949.441.4777. hennesseystavern.com.
A trifecta of outdoor patios—all winners—waits for pooches. Choose from 3 outdoor patios—front, middle or back.
“The back patio with umbrellas is really popular,” said Leah Porth, a server, who sees a great deal of dogs drop in with owners.
Doggie water bowls are available. While dogs lap it up, owners can purchase from breakfast, lunch and supper menus.
The Dog Pawrk Brewing Company
27122 Paseo Espada (off Ortega Hwy), San Juan Capistrano, 949.652.3379. thedogpawrk.beer.
The simple name and dog logo design says a mouthful. On-leash and well-behaved dogs invited. Enjoy a “beer” with your dog. The “best buds beer,” aka bone broth. You’ll discover self-serve water station with bowls for dogs.
Dog “menu” purchases consists of cookies, bully sticks, non-rawhide (beef cheek) bones, and sweet pawtatoe treats. Other family pet products consist of dog hoodies and leashes. The beer-centric Dog Pawrk Brewing provides unique food nights, food trucks and music.
Cheryl Pruett is an acclaimed reporter and editor, having actually covered Orange County city and county subjects to the food scene for Orange County Register, Patch.com and regional publications. She has actually called Dana Point/Capistrano Beach home for more than thirty years.
