Best Pet Friendly Paradise Restaurants in Fairfax
4 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Tartine Sycamore
Elisabeth Prueitt and Chad Robertson's legendary San Francisco bakery brings its acclaimed pastry program to Hollywood
Worthy Picks
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
A longtime Melrose counter-service staple for rotisserie chicken, big salads, and tightly wrapped pita-style sandwiches. It’s mostly takeout with a small outdoor patio that works well for quick meals with a leashed dog. Reliable, healthy-leaning comfort for locals who want speed without sacrificing flavor.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chinese Chicken Salad, Melrose Wrap, Broccoli Pasta Salad
What Makes it Special: Fast, dependable rotisserie-chicken plates with patio seating.
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.
#4
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.