10 Best Dog Friendly Restaurants Valparaiso

“My daughter discovered this restaurant during a trip last year. She saw a billboard along the highway and immediately thought of me, since I am originally from Spain. After doing some research, she couldn’t stop talking about how much she wanted our family of four to experience authentic Spanish food there. Recently, while traveling nearby, we finally had the chance to make her wish come true. Making a reservation was simple and seamless. I booked online, then called to adjust the time. The staff handled the change politely, without any issues, and quickly sent a confirmation email. From the moment we arrived, we knew the evening was going to be special. We were warmly greeted and seated near the stage, where a talented guitarist set the perfect mood by blending jazz, classical, American, and Spanish music. Our waitress was attentive, patient, and kind—especially as we took our time deciding among so many tempting dishes. We began with the tapas sampler and croquetas, a delicious start featuring tortilla de patatas, chorizo, meatballs, and more. Every bite melted in our mouths. For our main courses, we enjoyed Filet Mignon, Chicken Paella, and Bacalao a la Vasca. As someone from the Basque Country, I was deeply impressed by the cod—prepared with flavors that instantly transported me back to the cuisine of my childhood in Spain. Alongside the meal, we shared a wonderfully flavorful sangria. Of course, we couldn’t skip dessert. We tried the chocolate hazelnut cheesecake, arroz con leche, and their famous tarta de cuajada. This last dessert holds special meaning for my daughter—she’s loved it since she was a toddler—and tasting its authenticity brought tears to her eyes. To make the moment even more memorable, both Chef Carlos and Elena (the mastermind behind the desserts) came by to chat with us. Their warmth and passion were evident, as they visited with guests while running the restaurant smoothly. In every way—food, atmosphere, service, and hospitality—this restaurant exceeded our expectations. Although we live nearly three hours away, we would gladly make the drive again to relive such an extraordinary experience. Carlos and Elena, thank you to you and your entire team for creating such a magical evening and sharing the true spirit of Spain.“

“We stopped in on a Saturday afternoon and Jordan and Nicole were so welcoming. They helped make suggestions on coffee and tea. The drinks were very well made and Jordan asked if we would like the banana bread we bought warmed up. Such nice personal touches in the coffee shop. Warm and welcoming atmosphere. Highly recommended if you are ever in the area.“

“The quality, the flavor, the presentation — Bao’s Pastry delivers excellence on every level. Truly one of the best spots for authentic French pastries in Northwest Indiana. You can taste the love and craftsmanship in every bite. Highly recommend for any event or sweet craving!“

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“Delicious smoked meats. Had the Blue Velvet, my daughter had the Jammin Piggy, sides were coles slaw and tater tots, everything was terrific. Could not finish the sandwiches, enough for my daughter to bring home for dinner. Very generous portions. Cannot wait to get back to Valparaiso to visit PSM!“

“My mother in law and I visited aftermath and we had the absolute best time! Mandy and Alaina were so welcoming, friendly, and attentive. We did wine flights, and also taste tested the slushes and everything was delicious. We didn’t get the food, but saw it come out and everything looked really good! Restaurant was clean, dog friendly. I would recommend going here 100%. The service was the most memorable part! Thank you Mandy and Alaina, for making our trip to Valpo amazing!“

“Delicious and healthy food in a friendly environment, a must! My favorite is the Matcha Mantra smoothie.“

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“Everything was fantastic! We had the maple brussel sprouts, loaded potato fritters (that sauce!), the French dip (melts in your mouth), and the best cocktails were the Painkiller, Brewtini, and Liv-Lav-Love. The lemon pie was great, and the brownie Sundae was fantastic (that orange caramel!)! Quick and attentive service, even on a holiday!“

“Typical diner, it was good and all but honestly for the prices I would expect them to inject a large portion into the atmosphere because it feels in need of some love. The outside doesn't look appealing at all. The inside is a little better but still leaves much to be desired. A super deep clean and a straight up purchase of new decorations that still have that vintage feel would be appreciated. And again the food is good but not something I would write to my grandma about and certainly not at the prices. I was a little amazed by what I saw. I would go back only if someone else suggested it but I would never take someone on purpose. Unless they had better specials and did a complete overhaul on the atmosphere. Our server was efficient and the restaurant was packed signaling to me that many locals do enjoy it there.“