Cheviot Hills serves as a dining destination where you and your pet can share a meal outdoors. The neighborhood’s restaurants welcome leashed dogs and set up patios or sidewalk tables where furry companions feel included. Below are twelve restaurants known for indoor quality and outdoor pet-friendly seating. Each venue brings its own culinary focus, service style, and outdoor setting, allowing you to choose between brunch, a gastropub atmosphere, seafood indulgence, or polished Italian fare.
John O’Groats
John O’Groats is a West Pico diner that has built its reputation on hearty breakfasts and long-standing service. You’ll find its exterior patio offers a casual spot to sit with your dog as the brunch crowd rises. The menu includes stacks of pancakes, biscuits with sausage gravy, and creative omelets. The location in Cheviot Hills makes it convenient for morning visits with your companion tuned into your pace.
The Stalking Horse Brewery & Freehouse
The Stalking Horse brings an English-style brewpub to the neighborhood. It features outdoor seating and explicitly welcomes dogs on its patio, per establishment policy. You’ll join fellow pet-owners at tables where craft beers are poured, flatbread pizzas served, and dogs rest by their side. The back patio opens to music and brewery ambiance, making it a strong choice if you aim to dine with your pet in a relaxed brewpub setting.
Lokal Sandwich Shop
Lokal Sandwich Shop offers a curated menu of handcrafted sandwiches, salads, and craft beers, featuring outdoor tables that welcome pets alongside their owners. The counter service model supports quick yet high-quality meals, and the sidewalk seating allows you to sit with your dog at your side without any burden. While it doesn't feature a dedicated dog menu, the setting is clearly geared toward diners with pets seeking a casual meal in Cheviot Hills.
Lazy Daisy — Mar Vista
Just beyond Cheviot Hills’ border, Lazy Daisy in nearby Mar Vista features a charming patio shaded by trees where both you and your pet can sit comfortably. It serves brunch and lunch with dishes such as artisanal toasts, local eggs, and craft coffee. The patio setup welcomes dogs, and you’ll see bowl(s) of water placed out for four-legged companions. If your outing stretches beyond strict neighborhood boundaries, Lazy Daisy offers a relaxing outdoor dining alternative.
Lobster & Beer
Lobster & Beer delivers seafood and craft brew in a setting that includes dog-friendly patio tables. While primarily known for its seafood towers and fresh oysters, the outdoor dining area has been noted as accommodating diners with pets. Leashed dogs may join you at sidewalk or patio seating where you enjoy dishes and the accompanying ambiance of the Westside dining scene.
Public School 310
Public School 310 offers elevated gastropub fare, including bison burgers, duck confit, and craft cocktails, with outdoor tables set along the sidewalk. Guests bringing pets will find the patio area open and welcoming, with servers available to bring water bowls and adjust seating to accommodate their pets. Its location in Cheviot Hills strikes a balance between neighborhood calm and dining sophistication, making it a place where your pet can stay with you while you enjoy your meal.
Rasselbock Kitchen & Beer Garden
Rasselbock Kitchen & Beer Garden is a larger-scale indoor-outdoor concept featuring a beer garden-style patio where pets are allowed. The outdoor zone features long communal tables, shade umbrellas, and an open flow to the street. The food leans toward hearty fare (sausages, schnitzel, large boards of sides), while the beer list is extensive. If you aim to dine outdoors with your dog and enjoy ample space, this venue supports that candidly.
The Hive
The Hive presents clean, modern fare with a patio that welcomes pets alongside diners. Occupying a quiet corner street, the outdoor seating offers space for leashed pets beside your table. The menu’s flexibility and the staff’s awareness of pet-accompanying diners make The Hive a smart choice for a more health-oriented meal where your pet sits next to you outside.
The Six Chow House
The Six Chow House combines a sleek yet relaxed interior with outdoor sidewalk seating that accommodates pets. You can order California-style dishes like avocado toast, ahi tuna, and craft beer, while your dog sits outside on the patio. The seating configuration accommodates two-legged diners and their pets without making them feel out of place. If you’re looking for trendy food paired with pet access, this spot meets both.
Tuscan Son Cafe
Tuscan Son Cafe brings Tuscan-inspired cuisine to Cheviot Hills, featuring an outdoor dining area that is dog-friendly. You’ll sit beneath umbrellas or along the sidewalk adjoining the café, and leashed pets are allowed at these outdoor tables. The menu features wood-fired pizzas, handmade pastas, and Italian-style cocktails. The setting is comfortable yet elevated, offering pet-friendly dining that complements the higher-end food.
The Apple Pan
The Apple Pan is a Los Angeles institution renowned for its burgers and pies. Although it has limited outdoor seating, the area welcomes dogs at the tables on the sidewalk. The vintage interior still prevails, but the outdoor space is ample for a casual meal with your pet by your side. While more compact than other venues listed, its charm and legacy make it a go-to when you don’t mind less outdoor room but want staple Westside dining with your companion.
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