Best Pet Friendly Restaurants in Soho (10012)
5 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Balthazar Bakery
Classic SoHo French brasserie with serious seafood, steak frites, and buzz.
Notable Picks
8.9
Opened in 1997 by restaurateur Keith McNally, Balthazar is a benchmark SoHo brasserie for towering seafood platters, textbook steak frites, and one of the city’s most copied onion soups. Locals and visitors use it for everything from power breakfasts to late-night suppers in a room that still feels like old downtown New York.
Must-Try Dishes:
French onion soup gratinée, Steak frites, Seafood plateau
What makes it special: Classic SoHo French brasserie with serious seafood, steak frites, and buzz.
#2
Thai Diner
8.6
Opened in 2020 by Ann Redding and Matt Danzer, this Nolita fixture blends Thai flavors with American diner comfort—think egg sandwiches on roti, disco fries in curry, and coconut sundaes. Covered outdoor seating keeps the lines of humans and dogs moving through breakfast, brunch, and dinner.
Must-Try Dishes:
Khao Soi, Thai Disco Fries (massaman curry fries), Crab Fried Rice
What makes it special: A Michelin-recognized, diner-style Thai spot blending comfort food and Bangkok flavors on a buzzy Nolita corner.
8.5
Opened in 2016, this compact wood-fired Italian spot is known for its clam pie, deep wine list, and polished but relaxed service on the Little Italy–Nolita border. A small set of outdoor seats keeps it in play for dog-owning couples looking for serious pizza with a glass of Barolo.
Must-Try Dishes:
Clam Pizza, Wood-Fired Leeks, Mascarpone Ice Cream
What makes it special: 50 Top Pizza-recognized Neapolitan pies from Charlie Bird team with exceptional wine program
#4
Pera Soho
8.4
Opened in 2011 as the downtown sibling of Pera Mediterranean Brasserie, Pera Soho serves Turkish-leaning meze and grilled meats in a spacious dining room that opens onto one of SoHo’s more sought-after garden patios. Thousands of reviews and regular press mentions highlight its role as a go-to for birthdays, corporate dinners, and date nights built around shared plates.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chicken and lamb adana rolls, Wild mushroom flatbread, Lamb tartare
What makes it special: Turkish-leaning Mediterranean cooking with one of SoHo’s prettiest gardens.
Worthy Picks
7.7
A SoHo staple since 2009, this specialty coffee shop serves lattes, simple sandwiches, and pastries with mellow, art-world-adjacent energy. Sidewalk benches and regulars’ dogs make it a casual pet-friendly stop for a light breakfast or midafternoon caffeine break.
Must-Try Dishes:
Grilled Cheese on Sourdough, Breakfast Egg Sandwich, Cafe Latte
What makes it special: Long-running SoHo cafe balancing serious coffee, simple grilled sandwiches, and a dog-filled sidewalk scene.