FInd restaurants that allow dogs in Eastham
Looking for dog-friendly restaurants in eastham, ma? So are we.
We can help you find the best pet-friendly places to eat with your dog on your cape cod vacation. There are a couple of classic fried seafood restaurants with outdoor seating in eastham, perfect spots to grab some after-beach eats with your dog waiting hopefully for falling morsels by your feet.
Want more dining options? View other dog-friendly restaurants on cape cod in nearby towns.

Restaurants in Eastham that allow dogs:
Arnold’s Lobster and Clam Bar
3580 Route 6, Eastham
(508) 255-2575
Arnold’s is an always-popular cape cod fried seafood restaurant serving lobster rolls, fried clams, traditional seafood, and more. There’s also ice cream and mini golf for the kids. Expect long lines at peak summer hours.
Arnold’s clam bar allows dogs on the outdoor dining tables. Dogs aren’t allowed on the mini golf course, which is probably good because the greens have enough obstacles to avoid already without worry about your dog leaving a land mine behind.
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The Brickhouse Restaurant
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Casa del Cabo
3 Main St #32B, Eastham
(774) 801-2743
Casa del Cabo has a diverse menu with traditional New England and Latin inspired cuisine.
They offer local ingredients and fresh locally sourced seafood on a made from scratch menu, as well as crafted cocktails and wines from various Latin regions.
This restaurant is dog-friendly, with pets allowed at the outdoor seating areas.
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Chocolate Cafe
5030 State Hwy, North Eastham
(508) 240-0070
The chocolate cafe is a 1950’s diner-themed spot serving coffee, breakfast sandwiches, pastries, smoothies, candy, and fudge. It’s a good spot to pick up some munchies on your way to the beach.
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Lobster Shanty
2905 State Hwy (route 6), Eastham
(508) 255-9394
The lobster shanty is family-friendly pick-your-own lobster shack with picnic-table & indoor seating that has been serving lobster rolls for over 30 years. They serve the expected cape cod shanty items such as fried seafood, burgers, and there is a clambake special.
You can pick your own lobsters from their see-em-swim boat, which kids will enjoy. Parents enjoy that they have early bird specials and kids eat free between 3 and 5 pm.
Dogs are allowed at the outdoor deck tables.
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Mac’s Market and Kitchen
4680 State Hwy UNIT 6, Eastham
(508) 255-6900
Mac’s Market and Kitchen offers dog-friendly dining at their outdoor picnic tables. The seafood is as fresh as it gets since this place is also a full fish market. Really dependable choice for fried seafood.
There’s a few other Mac’s restaurants in nearby towns, including Mac’s on the Pier in Wellfleet which is one of our favorite restaurants that allow dogs on cape cod since it borders a nice beach and the town pier.
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The Friendly Fisherman
4580 Route 6, North Eastham
Restaurant: 508-255-6770
Seafood Market: 508-255-3009
The Friendly Fisherman restaurant in Eastham allows dogs on the perimeter of the property at the picnic tables. There’s also a seafood market where you can grab something to grill on your way home from the beach.
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Things to do after you finish eating
So you’ve finished filling your face and need something to do. The good news is eastham and nearby towns are loaded with things to do with your dog. Here are some pet-friendly activities to enjoy:
Dog-friendly beaches on cape cod
There are lots of dog-friendly beaches on cape cod, but eastham is one of the many towns don’t allow pets on the public beaches during the summertime. Keep this in mind when planning day trips to the beach, you’ll need to wait for the offseason.
Luckily eastham is home to two cape cod national seashore beaches: Nauset light beach and coast guard beach.
If you’re staying in this area, plan to take a day trip to visit at least one of the beaches of the cape cod national seashore with your dog. the national seashore allows dogs all summer long… unless access gets restricted by nesting piping plovers, which seems to start a bit earlier and last a bit longer every year.
Both Nauset Light and Coast Guard are frequently closed to pets in the summer. But usually one or two other national seashore beaches stays open to pets, such as the left side of herring cove beach.
check the national seashore site’s pets page for updates on that. There are pet-friendly dining options nearby all of the national seashore beaches if you’re making the road trip from Eastham.
Dog-friendly hotels
If you’re planning to stay in Eastham on your cape cod vacation, make sure to check out our list of dog-friendly hotels in Eastham and the full list of dog friendly hotels on cape cod. most are located towards provincetown, but more places are renting to dog owners.
Dog walks and hiking trails
There’s no better way to experience the natural beauty of cape cod than a long walk with your dog after you finish dining.
- find a great place to walk your dog
- 3 great long dog walks on cape cod
- cape cod national seashore visitor’s guide
Dog parks on cape cod
Want to have your dog let out some steam so they’re sleepy all night? There’s a bunch of new friends to be made if you visit a dog park.
- View a list of dog parks on cape cod

About the Town of Eastham
Eastham is known as the gateway to the cape cod national seashore, which was founded in 1961 by John F. Kennedy to protect the beautiful shoreline.
Eastham was the site of the 1620 landing of a hunting party from the sailing vessel Mayflower, which had stopped in Provincetown harbor on Cape Cod Bay after a rough journey across the Atlantic Ocean. The first contact between the Pilgrims and the native Nauset people occurred at what is now known as First Encounter Beach.
Eastham is home to Nauset Lighthouse and also the Three Sisters lighthouses nearby. Learn more about visiting cape cod lighthouses.
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