Sun Sentinel Palm Beach Edition
Take your dog to work, then to yappy hour Restaurants cater to the canine in your life
Workplaces around the country today are hosting “Take Your Dog to Work Day.” After Fido’s long day exploring his person’s workplace, he might need a drink.
Luckily, there are dog-friendly restaurants around South Florida that offer yappy hours — yes, that’s what they’re called — for man and his best friend.
The Nauti Dawg Marina Cafe, in Lighthouse Point, has a specialized K9 menu filled with snacks for your pooch. Items are $3 to $7. Owners can enjoy happy hour from 3 to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday at 2841 Marina Circle. Call 954-941-0246 or visit NautiDawg.com.
Shooters Waterfront, in Fort Lauderdale, has a doggie menu with veterinarian-approved and chef-prepared dishes specialized to your pup. The average dish is $15, with $6 to $12 “Scooby snacks.” Shooters is at 3033 NE 32nd Ave. Call 954-566-2855 or visit Shooters Waterfront.com.
Lincoln Road, in Miami Beach, hosts yappy hour from 6:30-8:30 p.m. every third Thursday of the month at Lincoln Road and Euclid Avenue. The event has free treats, dog food samples and obedience training sessions on July 19 and Aug. 16. Call 561-655-3836 or visit Lincolnrd.com.
The Parrot Lounge, in Fort Lauderdale, is right across the street from Fort Lauderdale’s dog beach. They are always dog friendly, but on the last Friday of every month, they host Dogs, Beaches and Brews, which partners with Angels Dog Rescue to have live music, drink specials and raffles. SouthFlorida.com named it the best yappy hour of 2017. It’s l at 911 Sunrise Lane. Call 954-563-1493 or visit ParrotLounge.com.
Dubliner Irish Pub, in Boca Raton, has dogfriendly
outdoor seating paired with a wide beer selection and live music. It’s at 435 Plaza Real, Mizner Park. Mizner Park hosts free outdoor concerts at 8 p.m. every Friday, which you and your pup can enjoy. Call 561-620-2540 or visit DublinerBoca.com.
Funky Buddha Brewery, in Oakland Park, is the largest microbrewery in South Florida and is completely dog-friendly. They periodically host doggie parties and pet rescue fundraisers at the brewery at 1201 NE 38th St. Call 954-440-0046 or visit FunkyBuddhaBrewery.com.
QBar Burgers and Blues, in Fort Lauderdale, has a special doggy food menu and even beer for dogs of legal drinking age. They are at 2376 N. Federal Highway. Call 954-565-2299 or visit QBarFL.com.
Boatyard in Fort Lauderdale welcomes pets and even gives away doggy bags. The restaurant is at 1555 SE 17th St. Call 954-525-7400 or visit Boatyard. Restaurant. If you’re in the mood for dessert after dinner,
Wilton Creamery, in Wilton Manors, has two dog-friendly ice cream flavors: Peanut Butter Banana and Coconut Vanilla. It is at 2301 Wilton Manors Drive, #C4. Call 954-565-1183 or visit WiltonCreamery.com.
Don’t have a dog to enjoy these places with? The Humane Society of Broward County, in Fort Lauderdale, hosts unique yappy hours where people enjoy a cocktail while playing with adoptable pets. The events are from 4 to 6 p.m. or 5 to 7 p.m. and companies can schedule events or birthday parties with up to 100 attendees at the shelter. It costs $35 per person and is at 2070 Griffin Road. Call 954-989-3977 or visit HumaneBroward.com.