These Texas summers mean it’s too hot to leave dogs in the car. Instead, try one of these 8 dog-friendly restaurants in Northwest Austin.

Silver Grill Cafe

The kid-friendly restaurant has an outdoor playground adjacent to its dog-friendly patio. Children also eat free on Tuesdays with the purchase of an adult entree. 4005 W. Parmer Lane, Austin 512-291-6994 • www.silvergrillcafe.com Hours: Mon.-Thu. 6:30 a.m.-9 p.m., Fri. 6:30 a.m.-10 p.m., Sat. 7:30 a.m.-10 p.m., Sun. 7:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Happy hour: Mon.-Tue. 3-9 p.m., Wed.-Sun. 3-7 p.m.

Pacific Star Restaurant & Oyster Bar

Enjoy a taste of the coast with crawfish etouffee or shrimp skewers with your dog under the covered patio. 13507 Research Blvd., Austin 512-219-5373 • www.pacificstarfood.com Hours: Sun.-Thu. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-11 p.m.

North by Northwest Restaurant & Brewery

The brewpub makes its own beer, which may be enjoyed on the dog-friendly back pavilion where live music is available from 6:30-9:30 p.m. in April on Fri.-Sat. and in May on Thu.-Sat. 10010 N. Capital of Texas Hwy., Austin 512-467-6969 • www.nxnwbrew.com Hours: Mon.-Thu. 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Fri. 11 a.m.-midnight, Sat. 10 a.m.- midnight, Sun. 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Happy hour: daily 4-7 p.m.

Third Base

Offering ample space inside to watch your favorite sports team, the sports bar also has an outdoor patio with TVs and games, including cornhole, ring toss and Connect Four. Bring your dog to Yappy hour at 4 p.m. Mondays and get free dog treats and chips and salsa. 13301 N. U.S 183, Bldg. E, Austin 512-257-2273 • www.thirdbaseaustin.com Hours: 11 a.m.-2 a.m. daily Happy hour: Mon.-Fri. 4-7 p.m.

Paul Martin’s Austin Grill

The patio overlooks the lawn at Domain Northside. Share a number of small plates from the restaurant’s happy hour menu, including house-smoked salmon flatbread ($9). Or try the Bistro Cheeseburger ($13) served with your choice of a $6 beer, wine or cocktail. 3120 Palm Way, Austin 512-953-8800 • www.paulmartinsaustingrill.com Hours: Mon.-Thu. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Happy hour: daily 3-7 p.m.

Culinary Dropout

Play a round of cornhole (or bags), ping pong or foosball on the outdoor patio while enjoying happy hour or weekend brunch with your dog Sat.-Sun. from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 11721 Rose Rock Ave., Ste. 100, Austin 512-777-3394 • www.culinarydropout.com Hours: Mon.-Thu. 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Fri. 11 a.m.-1 a.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-1 a.m., Sun. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Happy hour: Mon.-Fri. 3-6 p.m.

Gloria’s Latin Cuisine

Serving brunch, lunch and dinner, the restaurant allows dogs on the patio but has dress requirements for humans. 3309 Esperanza Crossing Ste. 10, Austin 512-833-6400 • gloriascuisine.com/locations/austin-domain.html Sun.-Thu. 11 a.m.- 10 p.m., Fri. 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Sat. Kitchen opens 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Bar opens 11 a.m.- 2 a.m.

Jack & Ginger’s Irish Pub

The bar has an expansive outdoor area and patio where dogs are allowed, 82 beers on draft and Irish and American comfort food. 11500 Rock Rose Ave., Austin 512-350-3738 • www.jackandgingers.pub Hours: daily 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Happy hour: Mon.-Fri. 3-7 p.m.