As any pet parent knows, leaving behind your fur babies for even a short amount of time is challenging. Dogs, especially, are highly dependent on their humans and prone to anxiety and destructive behaviors! No pet parent wants to come home to damage – or, more importantly – see their fur baby suffer.
Besides the emotional toll of leaving a pet behind, it can be complicated to coordinate their care with someone you trust. Beyond trust, pet care is increasingly expensive. As you save up for your next vacation, it is unlikely within the budget to put your pets in a kennel for a week or two. Many pet owners avoid lengthy vacations altogether to ensure that their pets are in good hands! Fortunately, you don’t need to leave your pets behind on vacation. Luckily, we offer plenty of Key West pet-friendly rentals for you to choose from.
There are plenty of outdoor activities to do with dogs that will keep them busy for hours, so you don’t need to worry about leaving them alone in a room while you go out.
Even for meals, you can explore local pet-friendly restaurants that allow you to dine with your pet in patio pet-friendly seating. These are some of the top eateries we recommend sharing with your beloved fur baby.
Vinos Wine Bar
Sip a savory glass of wine under starlight with your four-footed companion at your side. Vino Wine Bar offers over 200 wines by the glass, including vintages from around the world. Indoor and outdoor seating is available, though dog-friendly seating is exclusively outdoors, just in front of the bar.
Order wines by the glass from a selection of sparkling, rose, white, red, dessert, and unique wines of the day. Vino brings you the best from as far away as France, Argentina, and even South Africa! By the bottle, you may select from champagnes, chardonnays, Rieslings, sauvignons, pinots, and much more. With so many options, there is plenty of reason to come back time and time again.
To accompany the wine, choose from various tapas, cheeses, and charcuteries. Menu items include Spanish meat and cheese, bistro, purple haze goat cheese, truly grass-fed cheddar, and much more. You will love these bite-size entrées (and so will your dog, if any crumbs happen to slip from the table!). Top off the meal with a cake slice, ganache, or mousse.
Visit Vinos at 810 Duval Street in Key West. Their opening hours are from 1 p.m. to midnight from Monday to Thursday and noon to midnight Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Salute! On the Beach
This beach-side café provides excellent seating that allows you to be near the sand and sea with your pup at your side. Drop-in for an afternoon bite after taking a swim or dining while watching the sunset. Whatever you do, be sure to visit Salute! On the Beach.
The café features fresh bread, vegetables, and seafood and describes itself as a “lighter Caribbean-influenced takes on Italian classics.” Lunch and dinner menu offerings include fettuccine alfredo, filet mignon, sauteed yellowtail snapper, and sauteed calamari. Finish the night off with a delicious key lime pie, mousse, or homemade cookie cream sandwich!
There’s no better way to soak in the Key West beach atmosphere with your pup. Visit Salute! On the Beach on Higgs Beach, between the White Street Pier and Casa Marina. The official address is 1000 Atlantic Boulevard.
Opening hours are daily from noon to 8:30 p.m. Call ahead at (305) 292-1117 for reservations to guarantee seating. Alternatively, if you feel like staying in for a night, their food is also available for take-out.
Harpoon Harry’s
Stop by Harpoon Harry’s for the best diner around! Here, you’ll find a small outdoor patio that permits seating with your dog. The menu is mainly dog-friendly too. For breakfast, order breakfast deals like Harry’s Special, which includes eggs, bacon, sausage, ham, toast, and a choice of home fries or grits. The lobster po’boy consists of a juicy lobster atop an English muffin with two eggs and sausage gravy, served with home fries or grits. All these options are just from the breakfast menu!
Sample specials like baked meatloaf, baked lasagna, roast turkey, or Jack Daniels BBQ ribs for lunch. You can also build your own fresh sandwich. Complement your main dish with a salad, wrap, or appetizer, and you won’t be feeling hungry for the rest of the day! You might need to share the leftovers with your pup.
At dinner, take your pick from the lunch and breakfast options. Plates of pasta and tenderloins are also available. Top that off with beer or liquor, and you’ll be heading home satisfied!
Stop by Harpoon Harry’s at 832 Caroline Street anytime from 6:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Free Wi-fi is available, and chess nights are once a week!
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Nine One Five
This high-end restaurant is ideal for dining in style with a canine companion. The house alone is worth paying a visit. This stylish old building is a two-story white house with columns, decorative fringe, and a stunning garden. Enjoy the elegant décor and classy ambiance. Perhaps even get a little dressed up (with your pup!) for this evening out.
Menu items include globally-accented American fanfare, including mouth-watering homemade pasta – pappardelle, seafood fettuccine, and lobster ravioli. Shareable appetizers include shishito peppers, grilled octopus, tofu caponata, and absurdly addictive asparagus. Try dishes like soul mama seafood soup, whole yellowtail snapper, kurobuta pork, and grass-fed burger for the finest meats. Follow that up with a cocktail, beer, or red or white wine for a perfect evening!
Nine One Five is located at 915 Duval Street and is open from 5 to 10 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays. Because of the locale’s popularity, it is highly recommended to make a reservation in advance; to do so, call 305-296-0669.
Your Key West Pet-Friendly Rental
Our Key West pet-friendly rentals are designed to meet every size group, including four-legged members. These are perfect “homes away from home,” including useful amenities like convenient laundry facilities, smart-home technology, a fully equipped kitchen, wireless high-speed internet, and more.
Our Key West luxury rentals are conveniently located near the top local attractions, so you don’t have to waste precious vacation time traveling from point A to B. With many shops and restaurants in the vicinity, you will always have a place to find food and other necessities.
When planning your perfect pet-friendly Key West vacation, we’re here to help. Pet-friendly rentals all offer plenty of indoor and outdoor space, so your four-legged family members will never feel cooped up. Even though traveling to a new environment can be nerve-wracking, this will help them feel right at home! Our local experts can give you further tips to tailor your vacation activities around having pets. There are plenty of pet-friendly attractions that will keep everyone – human or animal – entertained! Contact us today to start planning your dream vacation for the entire family.
