Dining Out With DOGS in Metro Phoenix AZ February 2023 Craftsman Cocktails & Kitchen, Phila Deli, Banh Mi Bistro Vietnamese Eatery

Dining out with dogs in metro Phoenix is just a “FLUFF” story about taking my dogs out to eat. It all sort of started with my dog Louie. He was elderly and came down with aggressive cancer. He couldn’t do a lot but always enjoyed going out to eat so I took him out to eat as often as I could. Instead of his 3-6 month diagnosis Louie made it another 17 months. Today I take my current dogs out when I can.

In Phoenix Arizona weather can be an issue. Anything over 90 degrees F is too hot to dine out with dogs as dogs are not as heat tolerant as we are. Other issues are that you have to make sure that the restaurant patio you plan to visit is actually dog friendly. Dogs need to be kept close to your side and you shouldn’t let them sit on restaurant furniture or eat off of restaurant plates. You also should be aware that most food and drink that you consume could be harmful or toxic to your furry friend. Usually a small lean sauceless piece of meat is usually ok.

The beginning of February was mighty chilly (well for Phoenix) so we took the dogs out for a car-ride that they enjoyed and did take out at Banh Mi Bistro Vietnamese Eatery in North Phoenix.

“I got fur..It’s not too cold for ME to dine out!”

The dogs get chicken from my curry chicken and beef from my husband’s beef rice plate. (I didn’t even think about photoing the food…sorry I forgot)

We always enjoy going to Banh Mi Bistro Vietnamese Eatery.

2340 W Bell Rd PHX AZ

602-843-3637

www.BanhMiBistroAZ.com

We made it to The Craftsman Cocktails & Kitchen in North Scottsdale. This restaurant offers a nice variety of different foods and are also a distillery. The original chef was well known for working at several finer restaurants in Metro Phoenix. My larger dog always enjoys dining here…..Maybe because it is almost like dining in the restaurant even when you are on the patio…..

Or maybe because of the special patio tables that are shaped underneath almost like caves that dogs enjoy.

Anyways-

Our waiter was nice and served each dog their own bowl of water.

The food soon arrives. Both dogs squish themselves between me and my husband.

My husband got the distiller’s burger (certified black Angus 1/2 lb patty, tomato, bacon jam, dijon aioli. arugula, fontina, brioche bun)

With a side salad instead of fries or house chips.

#I’ll keep slapping you for food!” “Keep it coming”

The dogs enjoyed getting bites of burgers even though it was close to well done instead of medium-rare. The burger was still good and juicy. Dogs never complain they are always happy with cheeseburgers.

I got the pan seared crispy skin Canadian walleye.

Braised fennel (not sure if I got any…if I did it was ultra minimal or maybe they accidentally gave me onions instead of fennel? tomato, whipped potatoes, with tarragon butter.

Te dogs really enjoyed the seared walleye. They also got to enjoy some whipped potatoes.

Craftsman Cocktails & Kitchen

20469 N Hayden Rd Scottsdale AZ 480-401-1102

www.TheCraftsmanAZ.com

We made it to Phila Deli a Cheesesteak Sandwich shop in North Glendale. They offer a variety of cheesesteaks, hot and cold hoagies, a cold cut with pate banh mi sandwich, a variety of fries, and children’s meals.

My husband got a cheesesteak.

I got the southwest chicken steak sandwich (pepper jack cheese left off at my request, grilled onions and peppers, chipotle & hatch peppers)

For me the roll is too squishy and what I call squishy Arizona roll style but I know most people don’t mind this because they are from Arizona. It’s also a bit messy and NOT GOOD for dogs so we got them an order of chicken fingers.