Date night does not mean four-legged friends have to stay at home.

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.Roadhouse

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.Comfort Cafe


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.Paw-Paws Catfish House

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.The Grace Miller

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.Costa Azul Mariscos & Micheladas

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.