Best Dog Friendly Restaurants in Dorsey-Riverbend

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Bal HarbourBoca RatonBoynton BeachBrickellCentral BeachCoconut Grove

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A photo of Sixty Vines - Las Olas restaurant

1. Sixty Vines - Las Olas

4.5

Awesome(456)

$$$$

• American • Colee Hammock

Booked 34 times today

At Sixty Vines enjoy a fresh, seasonal menu designed for sharing and pairing. With 60 wines on tap, every visit is a celebration of good food, great company, and pours curated to match. Whether you're here for a leisurely lunch, weekend brunch, or dinner with friends, raise a glass and enjoy the laid-back vibes of wine country.

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2. Ukiah Fort Lauderdale

4.7

Exceptional(300)

$$$$

• Asian • Downtown

Booked 27 times today

Ukiah Japanese Smokehouse, helmed by Chef Michael Lewis, is where Japanese Soul Food meets American BBQ. Located on the riverfront in downtown Fort Lauderdale, the restaurant features a large central bar, a beautiful waterfront terrace and wood-fired smoker. Enjoy dishes like Sliced Hamachi with Serrano and Fresh Herbs, Pork + Shiitake Mushroom Gyoza with black pepper ponzu, Grilled Tiger Prawn with lemon-ginger butter and Smoked Pastrami Short Rib. The full center bar features signature and seasonal cocktails, sake, wine and beer. Happy Hour specials all week will be offered!Weekend Brunch, starting October 25th, will offer all your a la carte favorites, plus Ukiah Brunch specials and accompanying cocktails and free flowing drink packages.

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3. Big City Tavern - Las Olas

4.6

Exceptional(2589)

$$$$

• American • Colee Hammock

Booked 10 times today

Big City Tavern is a busy, vibrant restaurant reminiscent of the great urban taverns of Chicago, New York and Boston. A stylish, classic American restaurant, Big City offers a varied menu featuring dry aged steaks, burgers, fresh seafood, salads and fresh house-made pasta of the day. Some of the more popular dishes are the Pan Roasted Salmon with Tomato and the House-Made Charcuterie. The desserts are all enticing, all house made and all delicious. The extensive wine list emphasizes California varietals by the bottle or glass. With its magnificent grand bar always busy, Big City has a constant din of energy and conviviality. Big City offers outdoor sidewalk dining in the center of the action on Las Olas Blvd. If you have special needs, require high chairs or need assistance please notify us. Please call the restaurant to make reservations for parties of 8 or more!

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4. Morton's The Steakhouse - Ft. Lauderdale

4.5

Awesome(2629)

$$$$

• Steakhouse • Downtown

Booked 25 times today

Located in downtown Fort Lauderdale just steps from Las Olas Boulevard, Morton’s The Steakhouse offers a classic steakhouse experience in one of South Florida’s most vibrant districts. A favorite for business professionals and local residents alike, the restaurant is known for its refined atmosphere, crisp linens, and exceptional service.Guests may dine in the striking main dining room or gather at Bar 12 21 and the outdoor patio to enjoy signature Mortinis, Bar Bites, and wines from an extensive collection. The menu highlights USDA prime aged steaks, succulent seafood, signature sides, and decadent desserts prepared to perfection. Whether hosting clients or enjoying a night out, Morton’s Fort Lauderdale consistently delivers the elevated experience guests expect.

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5. Prime Catch on the Waterfront

4.6

Exceptional(7445)

$$$$

• Seafood • Boynton Beach

Booked 64 times today

Enjoy Upscale Seafood overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway.Tucked next to the Woolbright Bridge. You can watch the Yachts go by, while sipping a Cocktail and having your favorite Florida Fish. For over a decade, Prime Catch has been serving the Freshest Florida Fish, Maine Lobster, and delicious Seafood and Steaks to Locals & Seasonal Snowbirds alike. Spectator Award winning Wine List. Business Casual attire is required for dining where reservations are accepted. No tank tops for men. Cover Ups must be worn over beach apparel at all times on Prime Island.Reservations for a party of 5-8 have to made directly by calling restaurant. Please phone restaurant for outside seating. Outside seating is not guaranteed. Prime Catch is dog friendly. All pets must be on a leash. All pets must stay on the floor and can not be on furniture or sitting on persons lap. Pets are not allowed to eat off of our silverware or plate ware.

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6. Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar - Boca Raton

4.1

Excellent(194)

$$$$

• American • Parkland

Booked 35 times today

Lazy Dog serves handcrafted American food and drink with seasonally-inspired ingredients. When you walk in, you get a small mountain town vibe from the warm, caring service and the rustic social setting. It's a great place to get together with friends and family.

7. La Fuga

4.6

Exceptional(645)

$$$$

• Italian • Central Beach

Booked 7 times today

Experience modern, coastal Italian cuisine at Fort Lauderdale's newest hot spot, La Fuga. Chef Michael Mayer infuses local South Florida flavors with classic Italian staples to create a fusion of crave-worthy, contemporary dishes.La Fuga, (Italian for "the escape,") is nestled in the heart of the Kimpton Shorebreak, named in homage to the location’s historic beginnings. The newly renovated Kimpton Shorebreak occupies a unique space in Fort Lauderdale, originally opened as The Escape Hotel in 1949.La Fuga pays tribute to it's origin story in name and also in atmosphere. Featuring midcentury design, and a laid-back vibe, the indoor-outdoor dining room includes views of the hotel's scenic courtyard and provides access to a rooftop pool overlooking Fort Lauderdale’s intercoastal.***A SERVICE CHARGE OF 20% WILL BE ADDED TO YOUR FINAL BILL FOR PARTIES OF 5 OR MORE***

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8. Michael's Genuine Food & Drink - Miami

4.6

Exceptional(6702)

$$$$

• Contemporary American • Design District

Booked 43 times today

Since Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink first opened in the Miami Design District in spring of 2007, diners have come to embrace and crave its refreshing combination of laid-back atmosphere and seriously good food, a neighborhood bistro that is the ultimate showcase for the type of cuisine that chef/owner Michael Schwartz does best – homemade, unpretentious, delectable, with an emphasis on great local ingredients. Bon Appétit Magazine wrote in 2022 "Michael's Genuine is refreshingly approachable yet upscale, offering guests a true neighborhood gem where you can sit back, relax, and enjoy simple, consistently delicious dishes." In 2022 and 2023, the first Florida MICHELIN Guide honored the restaurant with a Bib Gourmand awards.Please call for our corkage and cake policies and fees.

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9. Golden Rule Seafood

4.8

Exceptional(28)

$$$$

• Seafood • Palmetto Bay

Booked 2 times today

An iconic South Florida landmark dating back to 1943, Golden Rule Seafood is a classic seafood market and full-service restaurant specializing in locally inspired comfort foods. A long-time family-owned and operated business, we offer a vast selection of items fresh-from-the-sea and the friendliest service on land.

10. Amara at Paraiso

4.5

Awesome(5444)

$$$$

• Contemporary American • Edgewater

Booked 44 times today

Inspired by its idyllic bayside setting, Amara at Paraiso is the quintessential Miami waterfront restaurant bringing together bold Latin American flavors, coastal ingredients, and South Florida’s diversity of food culture. From environment to cuisine and vibe, experience the dynamic energy, local ingredients, and natural beauty of Biscayne Bay that defines what living in Miami is all about through the lens of James Beard Award-winning chef/restauranteur Michael Schwartz. We are taking every precaution to ensure a safe dining experience for our guests during these unprecedented times. Our outdoor seating is spacious, with many tables on our covered terrace. We accept walk ins and have bar seating available. Please call for our corkage and cake policies and fees.

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SteveGold
Washington, D.C. Area •16 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
My wife and I celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary over lunch. Our server, Natasha, was very welcoming. She took excellent care of us, explaining the menu, making sure we were okay, all the while giving us the privacy to enjoy our special day. Not an easy thing for any server to do. We enjoyed the house salad, trout and steak frites .All prepared to perfection. A bit of a drive for us, from Pembroke Pines, but my wife and I will repeat the journey again. Thank you for a memorable experience on an important day for us
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Sixty Vines - Las Olas$$$$• American• Colee Hammock
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4.5
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Susan
Miami - Dade •14 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Excellent views and ambience. Good food all around. Our waitress was delightful. Continues to be one of my favorite restaurants
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Prime Catch on the Waterfront$$$$• Seafood• Boynton Beach
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4.6
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Helena
Fort Lauderdale •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
I had a three month old Yorkie in a stroller and they allowed me in the restaurant at a table, which was so sweet. I was prepared to sit outside.
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Big City Tavern - Las Olas$$$$• American• Colee Hammock
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4.6
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simoneGold
Fort Lauderdale •232 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Did the tasting menu and it was well worth the cost. Had about 9 to 10 dishes chosen by the chef and everything was tasty and we left feeling satisfied.
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Ukiah Fort Lauderdale$$$$• Asian• Downtown
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4.7
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Sheila
Miami - Dade •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 6, 2026
Food very good and server was great! Highly recommend.
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Golden Rule Seafood$$$$• Seafood• Palmetto Bay
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4.8

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