In Bastrop County, there are several restaurants where area residents can grab a bite and a drink with their dogs in tow—so long as they’re on a leash.
Neighbors Kitchen & Yard
Hannah and Justin Dalton took over Neighbor’s Kitchen and Yard in late January where dogs are welcomed on the outdoor patio. The restaurant, which overlooks the Colorado River, offers specialty and made-to-order pizzas, wings, sandwiches, salads and more as well as live music performances.
- 601 Chestnut St., Bldg. C, Bastrop
- www.neighborstx.com
Nestled off Hwy. 71 in Bastrop, Roadhouse offers outdoor tables for patrons to enjoy meals alongside their dogs. The restaurant touts a menu that features burgers, steaks, green chili-cheese fries, vegetarian selections and more.
- 2804 Hwy. 21, Bastrop
- www.roadhousebastrop.com
Dogs can keep their owners company at the outdoor tables on the front patio at Comfort Cafe. The restaurant is an extension of Serenity Star Recovery, a nonprofit organization that provides a safe, sober and spiritual environment for individuals recovering from addiction. Meals such as burgers and pastas are served on a pay-what-you-can basis with a suggested cash minimum of $15.
- 111 NW First St., Smithville
- www.serenitystar.org/comfort-cafe
The motto at Paw-Paws Catfish House is “Fish, Family and Big Stories,” and for owners Bill and Cheri Rice, those moments can include dogs when dining on the outdoor patio. Their menu, inspired by backyard fish frys, features fried catfish and shrimp, po'boys, burgers and a variety of sides.
- 1014 Main St., Bastrop
- www.pawpawscatfishhouse.com
Often referred to as Gracie’s by locals, The Grace Miller has dog-friendly outdoor seating for customers. The family-style restaurant, owned by Brenda Bush, offers home-style meals such as specialty sandwiches, signature burgers and steak entrees.
- 706 Pine St., Bastrop
- www.gracemillerbastrop.com
Area residents can bring their dog to an outdoor table at Costa Azul Mariscos & Micheladas where seafood items, including shrimp and oysters, are a staple.
- 107 Childers Drive, Ste. 700, Bastrop
- www.mariscosbastrop.com