Best Pet Friendly Paradise Restaurants in Upper West Side (Central)
4 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
RedFarm
Playful dim sum and duck served on a dog-friendly Broadway patio.
Notable Picks
#1
RedFarm
8.8
RedFarm on Broadway is a modern Chinese restaurant where playful dim sum and composed small plates land on a covered sidewalk patio that welcomes dogs. Locals use it for lively nights built around duck, creative dumplings, and cocktails before or after neighborhood plans.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pac-Man Shrimp Dumplings, Peking Duck, Katz's Pastrami Egg Roll
What makes it special: Playful dim sum and duck served on a dog-friendly Broadway patio.
8.5
Peacefood is a vegan café on Amsterdam Avenue where plant-based plates, pastries, and fresh juices share space with an easygoing, pet-welcoming sidewalk setup. It draws both committed vegans and omnivores looking for lighter meals before or after time in nearby Central Park.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chickpea Fries, Vegan Cheeseburger, Un-Chicken Parmesan
What makes it special: Vegan comfort food and desserts served steps from a dog-friendly sidewalk patio.
Worthy Picks
7.8
Maman’s Upper West Side café brings the brand’s rustic French aesthetic to a compact space with pet-friendly sidewalk tables. Locals stop in for coffee, pastries, and light brunch plates before heading toward the park or running neighborhood errands with dogs in tow.
Must-Try Dishes:
Nutty Chocolate Chip Cookie, Butter Croissant, Avocado Toast with Poached Egg
What makes it special: French-accented café fare and coffee with a highly Instagrammable, dog-friendly patio.
7.6
Amsterdam Ale House is a long-running brewpub near 76th Street known for a deep craft beer list, sports on TV, and sturdy bar food. Side-street outdoor seating makes it a natural choice for grabbing a pint with your dog after a park walk.
Must-Try Dishes:
Deep Dish Nachos, Ale House Burger, Giant Soft Pretzel
What makes it special: Craft beer-focused pub with dog-friendly sidewalk tables off busy Amsterdam.