50 Best Dog Friendly Restaurants Clifton

“Such a fun family place! While there's a slight walk involved, good to burn a few calories! A local favorite. I'm glad Peterson's Ice Cream is in the town of Clifton. This is a place all I know have enjoyed. Due to its location it's slightly expensive, but you're getting quality too. They have regular ice cream, with multiple flavors. Yet my Achilles heel is their tasty soft serve. A fantastic treat. Dig the train out front, as trains are quite active on the nearby tracks. This has been around for some time. Yes it can get busy, but the employees are friendly and efficient. I think they deserve an extra kudos, and their organization system is an impressive one. If you're in the area please visit this ice cream shop. They are special to my whole family, and we will be back again!“

“We recently had a wedding celebration in the Hayloft. Kayla and Troy and Liz the manager were amazing to work with from the planning (choosing the wines, arranging the space, and the many details that it involved) to the event itself. They went out of their way to be helpful and responsive, and always with a smile on their faces. Liz was also so accessible and knowledgeable.After the event, we had many guests comment on how wonderful the staff was. Kayla and Troy ensured that everything ran smoothly, which meant that the bride and groom and their parents were able to relax and enjoy the day.Thank you to the staff at Paradise Springs, for allowing us to have such fond memories in a special setting!“

“Clifton cafe has a beautiful atmosphere with comfortable seating and tasteful decor. Stephanie was my waitress and you couldn’t tell she only been with the cafe for 2 weeks. She took the utmost care of me. The menu is so great, offering great sandwiches.“

“Il Faro is a very good restaurant. I love the Chicken Marsala here. Extremely tasty. A different spin on it as they don't use spaghetti as the pasta. The chef uses penne pasta and it absorbs the flavors of the sun dried tomatoes, mushrooms, spinach and the organic chicken well. The chicken is extremely tender and the chef consistently delivers this dish in the three times we have been here since they took over after Mama Mias closed. I also want to note they do the appetizers well. We enjoy the mozzarella sticks and the meatballs. You can tell the mozzarella is fresh since it doesn't have that frozen taste and the sauce to dip in is very tasteful. As for the meatballs, they are beef based but the chef adds a great flavor of the tomato sauce and mozzarella and they add delightful bread to soak up the remaining sauce and cheese after you enjoy the meatballs. The pizza is a thin crust cooked toward the under side so no browning on the cheese. It is a NY pizza in the finest of traditions. You will enjoy it. Service is top notch. I mean 100%. We go in and we are 100% satisfied with the service. Waitress is efficient, smart and completely interested in making sure you have a great dining experience. I highly recommend this restaurant.“

“Really chill atmosphere that was great for kids. Lot's of coloring books, crayons, and even chalk for the chalkboard wall in the back area. Weeknight specials are really a good deal considering how expensive everything is these days. We went on a Thursday and got the smashburgers which were surprisingly juicy and hotdogs are only $1 if you want something simple for kids. Will definitely make that part of the dinner rotation.“

“I highly recommend this fun, local ice-cream place with a huge selection and creative specials. The only downside here is the line which can get a little nuts on warm summer evenings, still, if you are willing to wait it's well worth it.“

“This restaurant has a comfortable seating area with a relaxed atmosphere and serves fusion-style dishes, some with an Asian flair that is truly comforting. Last time, we tried the Chicken Lettuce Wraps, which had a hint of sesame soy sauce and crunchiness from the lettuce, making it the perfect appetizer. The Fettuccine Alfredo with parmesan cream sauce was good, and the Sweet and Spicy Ribs were sweet and tasty, with a kick from the Korean Gochugaru sauce. We enjoyed all aspects of the restaurant, including the decent service.“

“Stumbled upon this place on the way back from a hike in the area. Who would have guessed Chantilly VA would have the best bbq I’ve ever had?? We got the spare ribs, smoked pork belly, kimchi pimento snack, and the smoked chili sausage. EVERYTHING was 10/10. My favorite was the pork belly which has this sweet crunchy crust that was absolute crack. For reference, we’ve had bbq in Texas, Kansas, Missouri, the Carolina’s, and more and this is hands down the most moist and flavorful. This won’t be the last time, Odd BBQ!!“

“It has been a while since I last visited this location, but I can always rely on their flavorful and robust coffee, which makes it consistently perfect. The excellent service and the place's always well-maintained and tidy make it an ideal location to relax, sip coffee, or watch the surroundings through its window while I enjoy my coffee.“

“Our group visited the restaurant and whiskey bar after a long day of brewery hopping. The experience was a delight and well worth the detour. The food was exceptional (oysters and a cheese board), gluten free options are available, and the service felt like hanging with friends behind the bar we didn't know we had. The highlight was the dad joke exchange with the bar staff... "A cheese factory in France exploded. De-brie was everywhere!"“

“What an awesome, cozy spot, especially if you want to be away from a big crowd but still enjoy good food and drinks. We had a great conversation with the owner and workers. Everyone was friendly and had great customer service skills. Oh, the bourbon selection is awesome!“

“Checked them out for the first time on St. Patty's Day. It was very busy. They have a very nice space with lots of seating indoors and out and they had 2 food trucks which was nice. Their beer and sodas are self serve which was new to me but made it easy to try all the different types without having too much of any one. Very enjoyable experience!However, for craft beer lovers, their beer wasn't as full of body or flavor as you'd expect.“

“This was our first visit, and we'll absolutely be back. The staff was friendly and helpful in providing recommendations. We ordered the Jerry and the chicken salad. The Jerry was spaghetti squash, sun-dried tomatoes, sausage, and shrimp. Boy was it tasty! The chicken salad was amazing and the chicken was seasoned and cooked perfectly. The bread was freshly baked and hot when it arrived. We also ordered the bruschetta. Although it tasted good, the bread was not what I expected.Dietary restrictions: Gluten free, Palestinian and vegetarian options“

“first time at " lazy Dog" . Is spacious. very cozy bar, a patio with a fire place in the center and skywindow to watch planes on route to IAD. excelent menu, they have varieties of dishes to appeal sophisticated customers. the staff is attentive and excellent attitude. specially Natalie our waitress. since I live in the neighborhood, definitely will come back .“

“Greeted by an army of sandwich makers, The Sandwich Shop is a well oiled machine. The service was fast, friendly and efficient. I came because of the vegetarian options and opted for something I would never normally try: the broccolini and sun dried tomato sandwich. Sometimes this tactic pays off, other times it’s a bust. Regrettably this choice didn’t pay off. I won’t hold it against them too much. It was a risky choice; I guess I don’t like sundried tomatoes as much as I thought I did. The bread however was great, and the atmosphere perfect for a lunch. I’ll try again another day and update the review.“

“Great place! Kids love it. They want it everyday. They count the days until it reopens. Bank accounts are lower because...and not because of the price. Owner is awesome...We have a great experience every time we go...In my opinion too often...Kid-friendliness: Owner is onsite and interacts with customers as well as employees a lot of teenagers. Great atmoshere for kids and families.“

“Sinistral Brewery is a fun go to spot with many activities and great drinks in the heart of downtown Manasses! With plenty things ranging from Trivia Nights every two weeks on Wednesday nights. Emo nights with great emo playlist from the wonderful staff and amazing bar tenders. Shout out to Gil for always being a good time and happy!“

“I love this place, I go just about every week and live about five minutes away. Great beers, good rotation for new stock. Make sure to go to Eugene's also for food! The crowds here have gotten so big for these events over the past few years, be sure to check their calendar for upcoming and recurring events ? parking can be a little tight so be sure to get there earlier.“

“Food was delicious, beer was great and staff was super friendly. Very family friendly and chill vibes. Only bummer was they didn’t have any ciders on tap. The few seltzers they had weren’t great. If you are looking for non-beer options it’s not the place for you.Food was more BBQ than Hawaiian (small hint of Hawaiian)—still delicious, but nothing like an LnL.Overall, great experience and would come back if I’m in the area again!“

“There's always something new at Mustang Sally every time I visit. They have Trivia weekly if that's your thing. It's entertaining to watch even if you're not participating. Family friendly in that you can bring the kids if they're capable of sitting at the table with you, but don't expect to let them run around, it's not that kind of brewery.Beers: There staples are definitely sours/sour variants, and IPAs. Both of which they do an excellent job with. The beer names/themes are also always enjoyable, great throwbacks to pop culture.Events: Mustang Sally has some of the best themed events/parties in the area. The Sour Fest, Dill Pickle Fest, and countless others are always awesome and a great value.Venue: awesome pinball games, plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Food inside on most days at Eugene's.“

“Amazing hospitality. This will forever be my go to spot on my walk down to the river. Amazing food. Amazing service. Amazing little spot. Love the dogs and creative sodas.I’ve been a few times already with my kids and solo.Worth a visit. I haven’t had their lobster roll but I will try that next time!!“

“Great takeout spot. It's rare for a pizza place to have good wings, but Bricks does! Thin crust cheeseburger pizza is fantastic, and so is the supreme. I think they treat the staff well because almost without fail EVERYTHING is correct. That's a rarity these days. To boot they are a friendly bunch who will usually make you crack a smile when ordering. We are lucky enough to be in their delivery radius and everything always come in hot and looking great.In 7 years only one time ever did we get a pizza that had been mishandled (all cheese shifted to a side) and we called just to let them know (not even complaining). They INSISTED on bringing us a fresh pie. Who does that these days? Bricks does. Love them.“

“This place is a literal diamond in the rough. Not only are the staff and management super friendly, the prices are exceedingly reasonable, the food is delicious, the views from the outdoor dog friendly patio are beautiful, and to top it all off this wonderful establishment is veteran owned. If you're looking for a place like no other, Come to Mulligan on the green.“

“The food was amazing delicious, but my husband's shrimp bipmbop lacked enough rice to satiate. Manager came to the table to ask how the meal was. Husband asked the manager for more rice but the manager insisted it comes that way (as pictured before he started eating). I was very happy with the Greek salad with hummus and cauliflower pita, which was a great plant-based gluten free meal. The flexitarian concept is smart for a restaurant.Vegetarian options: Greek salad with hummus and cauliflower pita, plus much more. Menu proclaims the theme is flexitarian, which is great because everyone can eat together.“

“Played here with the Northern Virginia Firefighters Emerald Society Pipe Band today after the Manassas St. Patricks Day Parade. I ordered the Scottish Ale and was pleased to find it tasted like a Scottish Ale should. Tentatively, I ordered a Black Pearl Porter. It tasted like a porter…no chocolate, peanut butter ,rapserry, nor other extra flavors so many other craft breweries try to put in their porter to make it “unique”. I will be back sample the rest of their line. So rare these days to find a craft brewery which has the courage and confidence in their skill to make quality brews that qualify as excellent examples of the style of beer without the gimmicks. Well done.“

“My husband & I tried the steak & cheese for the first time tonight (2/28) & it was THE BEST! The meat was very flavored & seasoned! When my husband went in to get the order he said everyone was very nice. Highly recommend this place! We will be back again soon & will be trying that Baklava for sure!“

“Delicious soft serve, great selection and service and such a better deal than the franchise restaurants next door. I highly recommend stopping by here. This will be a must visit for me whenever I'm in the area again. True gem in the area.“

“A great spot to stop in for a beer. Maybe you are waiting on a seat at the steak house or maybe you just finished shopping, there is always a cold beer available. They do flights, so do not worry about not knowing what you want. Just try it all! I like the Damn Beer because it is light and easy, and because it’s fun to say “Give me a Damn Beer!”. I hope you enjoy the place!“

“I truly enjoyed my #CremeBruleeDonut ? and iced #ChaiStrawberry. OMG, AMAZINGGG ‼️Such a wide variety of baked/fried pastries and coffees/teas/ice cream ??All around Washington-Dulles Airport ✈️??????☕? ?. It's a lovely space with lots of seating indoor and outdoors. I will definitely visit again when in the area.“

“The food and drink specials throughout the week and weekend plus their happy hour are incredible. If the delicious food alone is not enough the bands and entertainment always bring a great crowd but the staff makes it. They treat everyone like they have known you for years, great local pubParking: Always plenty of parking even on busy nights and during events there is plenty of street parkingKid-friendliness: Very kid friendly and family oriented. They provide chalk to draw outside and crayons and coloring books for insideWheelchair accessibility: Many places for wheelchair seating“

“Mr. Sams resteraunt is the best! there are so many food options from pizza, wings, subs, butter chicken gyros, ect. Everything that my family has tried is amazing. we found the resteraunt about 2 years ago, every since this is the only place we get food from when we order out. Mr. Sam's resteraunt prime pizza and grill has become a house hold name for us and brings us together whether over a delicious meal or phone calls to tell what we tried today. Everytime we order and taste something great and new we will make sure we share the experience with everyone. Thanks again Mr. Sam! My mom of course loved the pizza she picked up and the specialty.“

“This park is awesome! The wonderful office worker, Hannah was incredibly helpful to my mother in law who was having a difficult time. She even saved my dog from the moose in the office, it almost collapsed onto him...but that fearless employee held it up and saved his life. She also helped my MIL find her EPI-pen after she ate an apple. Hannah is a godsend and VERY attractive and a joy to my entire family.“

“I'm writing this review after trying Big Buns Vienna branch, and the newest location in Fairfax (which still doesn't have a yelp entry at the time of writing this review). I tried the Classic burger, the Hot and Hefe, and the Shirlington Hot Nashville chicken sandwich.This is not your typical run-of-the-mill fast food burger joint. For the beef burgers, this place makes them exclusively from angus beef which makes for a totally elevated burger experience. I ordered mine medium and they were SO juicy and flavorful.The Nashville hot chicken sandwich (Shirlington) caught me by complete surprise. I didn't expect a burger place to sell such flavorful and truly hot chicken sandwich. It's not for the faint hearted, though. Order your hot sauce on the side and add it to taste if you cant take the heat. But don't sleep on this one. It tastes way better than at specialized hot chicken restaurants.I took away one star because the lower part of the bun gets very soggy and starts to disintegrate by the time you reach home. I would choose dine-in over takeaway for that reason. I hope they work on sourcing better quality buns or figure out a way for their buns not to get too soggy and ruin the nearly-perfect burger experience. Also, their fries portions are small compared to the price.Nevertheless, I'm definitely coming back for more flavorful burgers and hot chicken!“

“My dad wanted a Blue Moon but since they don't serve outside beer, bartender Jasmine provided some recommendations, then he settled on the Golden Beer and loved it! The staff was very knowledgeable and patient with my Family. We had a great time.“

“first time at " lazy Dog" . Is spacious. very cozy bar, a patio with a fire place in the center and skywindow to watch planes on route to IAD. excelent menu, they have varieties of dishes to appeal sophisticated customers. the staff is attentive and excellent attitude. specially Natalie our waitress. since I live in the neighborhood, definitely will come back .“

“Came here after a visit to the National Air and Space Museum Steven F. Udvar-Hazy. It's a great place to grab a cold delicious beer and sausages. The menu here is vast and delicious! I highly recommend if you are in the area to stop by grab a beer and a sausage. The service here was great as well. Very attentive! 10/10 will return!“

“Love this place. There seems to be a little confusion in the reviews with people mistaking frozen custard and soft serve ice cream. Frozen custard is made with egg yolks, and so it has a little bit thicker texture. We happen to be huge fans of frozen custard and so absolutely how Campbell's makes it. I don't normally love vanilla flavored desserts but I make an exception for this place. We haven't tried most of the special flavors, but the chocolate and vanilla are both very good--we typically bring home a quart and mix in our own toppings. We also LOVE the Oreo ice cream sandwiches.“

“Beautiful day for some sunshine and great ice cream! The staff is so kind, sweet and patient. One of our favorite flavors is graham central station. Today I got the mint chocolate chip in honor of St. Patty’s. It was perfect amount of mint flavor! Not overwhelming. Lots of choco chips too!!“

“Walking in, I was impressed by the clean, well lit building. I ordered Chicken Alfredo with penne pasta. Original cost was $13 and some change but they gave me a discount because I work in the same shopping area. When my delivery arrived I was so hungry that I forgot to take a photo! My first impression looking at it was that there was enough portions for me to eat twice which is awesome considering the the price. The sauce was definitely creamy but I felt that it could've been a bit thicker, it was a little thin. There was plenty of chicken, they did not hold back! The pasta noodles were perfect, not too hard not too soft. I do wonder about the quality of the chicken. Was it cooked that moment, earlier that day or was it frozen/precooked.. The Garlic bread was epic! Two nice toasted buttery sized pieces.. Overall I enjoyed the meal. I suspect there pizza is better so that would be my order next time I stop by. Theyve got great lunch deals soo be sure to stop by and check it out!“

“Loved visiting Bruster's for an ice cream after our evening meal while visiting family.There must be over 150 flavours to choose from as we were definitely spoilt for choice. I personally loved getting a waffle bowl and having two different flavours, but the options are endless.There is plenty of parking available on site, and there are a small selection of tables outside to sit and enjoy your ice cream. I can't comment on price, I managed to get away without paying every time we visited! ?“

“Absolutely delicious food! Stopped in Occoquan to get out of 95 traffic—we picked a gem! The bacon-wrapped meatloaf was delicious; the Greek Lamb burger was delicious as well! Though they should make their fries “bottomless”! Will definitely stop here again.“

“I stopped in a few weeks ago to see what Tucked Away has to offer. They are located in a warehouse and have a large indoor area that can look in at the brewing workspace. They also have a few outdoor tables. I arrived right near opening time and had the place to myself for a little while. I sat at their bar area so I could chat with my server. He was informative and attentive. I found out that they have a Tuesday disc golf putting league, intriguing.I should have gotten a flight but was anxious and ordered a full sized jalapeno lager, can't remember the exact name. I'm not a regular lager drinker but a twist like this will get me every time. It had a decent peppery flavor and a little bit of burn, very nice. I followed that with a fix Bayonet neipa. Would recommend and will be adding to my area brewery crawl list.“

“I’ve been here in the past and before the new owners. The new owners/chef are excellent! It’s a cute, small, family owned restaurant with a cozy vibe. You feel like you’re at their house and they’re hosting you. Highly recommend!! I love the moussaka and falafel pita :)“

“I've only been here once but it was such a wonderful experience. It was my first outing with a girlfriend and my little one and the staff really made us feel welcome and taken care of. Here and there, aside from our server they were checking on me and the little one, if she was ok or needed anything. I found that very kind and helped w/ my nervousness for taking care of little one during a day date in a restaurant.This is an uber late review. I was here during the holidays and the decorations were really cute and festive. Our server was Laila and she was very sweet and friendly. The food was great as well. I had the pancakes and my friend had the el presidente burrito w/ homemade salsa, both were awesome and homemade salsa stood out enough that my friend ordered some to go :D It's a great place to go that's family friendly, great food, and wonderful service.“

“Always a good pizza, the best around. Service is friendly and orders come out promptly. MM has only made a mistake on one order, and when that happened the manager was generous to comp my next order, which I appreciated. Will continue to come here.“

“We recently dined at Burger Shack with a group of 20 folks and cannot say enough good things! The staff was exceptionally accommodating and welcoming. The food was delicious and the portions were so generous. It was the perfect way to end our all-day outing. 10/10 recommend stopping by if you're in the area!“

“Great atmosphere. Special March menu. Good drink selections. I had 3 tacos. One shrimp. One chicken and one gyro ( different). Didn’t like Chile sauce on gyro! Changed taste. Otherwise ….. Great bartender Steven. $16 / 3 soft tacos! This Tucson guy liked it. Check it out! Parking can be an issue!“

“It was a regular day and Chinese food was the choice, but I don’t like too many places around me(dumfries). So we decided on MumMums. This would be our second visit. We came at happy hour also!! We ordered the green beans my favorite, and tried the veggie potstickers. The GB are delicious, the potstickers um weren’t all that. I ordered MumMums fried rice with shrimp and my partner ordered MumMums fried rice with chicken. Very delicious perusal! The service is great, yet we had a more laid back server this time. I hope you go and enjoy it. Oh yeah I had a drank! lol“

“The most authentic and delicious Italian I've experienced! The service was top notch- not missing a single beat! They were patient with all our questions and gave some great recommendations! The ambiance was casual yet nice and very Italian! I absolutely recoiled the bruschetta with cheese! You won't be disappointed!“

“Our server Almy was incredible. I asked for a spicy salsa and she went in the back and got ingredients and made me a fresh jalapeño salsa. I thought that was an amazing touch. She took really good care of us. I got the three enchiladas meal and it was so good. The food has a taste that’s different from your run of the mill Mexican place. It tastes authentic and made with care. I will definitely go back!“