Best Pet Friendly Restaurants in Fairfax
4 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
California Chicken Cafe (Hollywood)
Fast, dependable rotisserie-chicken plates with patio seating.
Worthy Picks
A 35-year-old takeout counter built on oversized salads and slow-roasted rotisserie chicken, where the Chinese Chicken Salad has its own cult following and a whole bird runs under twenty dollars. It thrives as a grab-and-go lunch solve for the Melrose corridor—no ambiance, no pretense, just reliable portions at a price point that keeps regulars cycling back across decades.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chinese Chicken Salad, Melrose Wrap, Broccoli Pasta Salad
What Makes it Special: Fast, dependable rotisserie-chicken plates with patio seating.
7.8
The LA outpost of Chad Robertson and Elisabeth Prueitt's SF bakery institution, built around the signature Morning Bun and naturally-leavened Country Loaf that made them famous. The spacious Hollywood space with fireplaces and outdoor seating works for patient brunch-goers who understand the line is part of the ritual. Expect bakery-forward plates rather than full breakfast service—this is a pastry program with savory supporting cast.
Must-Try Dishes:
Morning Bun, Breakfast Sandwich, Avocado Toast
What Makes it Special: Elisabeth Prueitt and Chad Robertson's legendary San Francisco bakery brings its acclaimed pastry program to Hollywood
#3
oui Melrose
7.7
A tiny Melrose Ave storefront baking everything in-house daily—laffa bread, brioche buns, pistachio donuts—and layering Georgian, Middle Eastern, and American flavors into sandwiches and flatbreads that earned a Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives feature. The kitchen runs hot when it hits, but a notable share of visitors report off nights, so manage expectations on consistency. Works best as a walk-up lunch stop where you grab a cheesesteak or khachapuri and post up at one of the handful of outdoor tables.
Must-Try Dishes:
Ribeye Cheesesteak Sandwich, Orange Blossom Pistachio Donuts, Mushroom Khachapuri
What Makes it Special: Everything baked in-house daily — laffa bread, donuts, buns — fusing Georgian, Middle Eastern, and American comfort food from a tiny Melrose Ave storefront featured on Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives.
7.7
Swingers is a classic LA diner that keeps things casual, affordable, and friendly to both humans and dogs on its outdoor seating. Breakfast all day, burgers, and vegan options make it a flexible stop after a walk around the neighborhood.
Must-Try Dishes:
Buttermilk pancakes, Turkey club sandwich, Vegan nachos
What Makes it Special: A no-frills diner with dog-friendly outdoor tables, breakfast all day, and late-night hours.