Dining Out With DOGS in Metro Phoenix AZ February 2021- Phila-Deli, Banh Mi Bistro Vietnamese Eatery, The Bourbon Cellar, Cucina Tagliani

Dining out with dogs in metro Phoenix is just a “FLUFF” story about taking my dogs out to eat. It sort of started when my dog Louie was diagnosed with aggressive cancer. We were told that he probably only had 3 months or up to 6 month to live. He already was elderly and couldn’t do a lot but he always enjoyed eating and also going out to eat. I took Louie out to eat as often as I could and Louie made it another SEVENTEEN months. Today I take my current dogs out to eat when I can.

There are many things you need to know about taking dogs out to eat.

Not all restaurants with patios are dog friendly. They are either certified dog friendly or they are not. Regardless it is always best to call a restaurant and ask if it is ok to bring your furry friend. You never know if the patio is booked for a party.

It is always BEST to dine out with dogs at off times to avoid other people and other dogs. Not all people like dogs and some are allergic to dogs. Other dogs enjoy barking at each other and you could be asked to leave. Avoid problems and dine at off times.

Do you know that most food and drink that you consume could be harmful and even toxic to your dog? Educate yourself and get a list of foods to avoid from your veterinarian. Usually a small piece of lean sauce free meat can be a safe bet. Bring a water bowl for your furry friend.

Here in Arizona we have to be aware that our dogs are not as heat tolerant as us. They can’t sweat and are always wearing a fur coat. They also absorb heat up their paws…. Just like people all dogs do have different levels of tolerance for heat. Not always but usually 90 degrees F and up is too hot to dine out with dogs. Keep it 90 or below in shade. When there is any doubt leave your best friend home.

There are some rules for dining out with dogs. Dogs must be by your side at all times. Dogs are NOT to sit on restaurant furniture. Dog are not to eat off restaurant plates.

Our first stop was Phila-Deli in Glendale/Arrowhead/#UpperWestSide. They are a casual sandwich shop that offers cheesesteaks, hoagies, salads and more. The nice people there offered my dogs water and some meat scraps. I said we didn’t need them today but they were extra nice and set a BIG bowl of water down for my dogs.

My husband got a large cheesesteak today with extra cheese and tomato sauce on the side.

I got a salad and already removed a lot of chicken for my dogs.

Chicken makes dogs happy. I think it’s a pretty nice salad for only $7.50 (+.75cents for avocado)

www.PhilaDeliAZ.com

We regularly go to Banh Mi Bistro Vietnamese Eatery in North Phoenix. They are a Pho -Free Vietnamese Restaurant that offers most of your Vietnamese favorites except for pho. They are called Banh Mi Bistro V. E. because they offer around a dozen different Banh Mi baguette sandwiches. All the food is always delicious. They also give out very large portions and everything is $10 and mostly LESS! They used to offer out door tables but were told to remove the tables because they are not zoned for outdoor dining. We use a folding table here.

Today my husband got the grilled pork rice plate.

You can also see how it taste.

I got the curry chicken with rice today.

We always enjoy going to Banh Mi Bistro in North Phoenix.

www.BanhMiBistroAZ.com

The Bourbon Cellar is located in North Scottsdale. They are a small steak and seafood house but also offer some of the most amazing ground in house burgers ever! They offer seating indoors but have a unique lush water feature lined dog friendly patio.

Our server was very nice to our dogs and brought each dog a bowl of water.

We decided to start out by sharing the macaroni and cheese appetizer.

It’s very cheesy with lots of sauce. It took a little while but it was worth waiting for. My dogs also enjoyed some.

We took most of it home so we’d have room for the amazing burgers.

Here’s my husband’s fresh ground filet mignon burger with bacon, cheese and onions and a side of onion rings.

I got mine with a side of fresh made to order crunchy cole slaw and my burger was topped with onion rings and bourbon pickles.

It’s a really delicious burger. I think it’s the best one that I have tasted anywhere. It’s also very large so I cut mine in half and my dogs ate the other half.