FInd restaurants that allow dogs in Harwich, ma
Looking for dog-friendly restaurants in harwich, ma? We can help you find the best pet-friendly places to eat with your dog on your cape cod vacation.
Harwich has a variety of pet-friendly options, including waterfront outdoor seating at a dockside cafe, a beer garden and a sports bar in downtown harwich port, and multiple ice cream shops. Many of these restaurant are located in Harwich Port, which is a nice place to walk your dog.
Special shout-out to Nicki and the Good times ice cream truck which Is based out of harwich port. if you can track them down their homemade ice cream sandwiches are top notch!
want more dining options? View other dog-friendly restaurants on cape cod in nearby towns.
Restaurants in harwich that allow dogs:
Dairy Queen Grill & Chill
441 Main Street (Route 28), Harwich Port
(508) 432-3340
DQ is still serving up kid-friendly fast food and blizzards.
It’s an easy option. Nothing beats a drive though window to avoid getting out of the car!
Dockside Cafe
715A Main Street (Route 28), Harwich Port
(646) 957-0114
The Dockside Cafe is a dog-friendly waterfront restaurant on cape cod located at Saquatucket Harbor in Harwich. A simple menu featuring things like fish tacos and lobster rolls can be enjoyed overlooking the marina. Dogs are welcomed.
Located steps off the ferry, it’s perfect for travelers as well as visitors arriving by boat. Boater can obtain a slip by calling the Harwich Harbormaster’s office (which is located right next door to the restaurant).
Good Times Cape Cod
Ice cream truck rolling around Harwich Port; can be booked for event
Nicki and the good times ice cream truck crew are cape cod at its best. During the days the truck works at beaches out of town, but if you’re lucky enough to track her down its worth the effort!
Good times offers the usual array of ice cream novelties, but the real draw here is the homemade ice cream sandwiches. They are gigantic, and very awesome!
Plus Nicki is so awesome to her customers. A generation of kids has grown up with pictures of themselves on the truck hanging out the window. Good Times can be booked for events.
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Hot Stove Saloon
551 MA-28 #4, Harwich Port
(508) 432-9911
The Hot Stove is a baseball-themed bar with a few outdoor tables where dogs can sit while you eat. Right on 28 in downtown Harwich Port so its good for people and dog watching. Their menu is big on pub grub. Good burgers and lobster rolls.
if you don’t have your dog with you It’s a good place to grab a beer for the Red Sox game. Gets pretty loud at night as the bar packs in, but stays laid back and not as swanky as the neighboring crowd at The Port.
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J. Bar
537 Main Street (Route 28), Harwich Port
(774) 237-9344
J Bar is a juice bar on Cape Cod that offers smoothies, vegan food, fruit smoothies, raw food, gluten free food, superfoods, and dietary supplements.
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Perks Coffee Shop & Beer Garden
545 Main Street (Route 28), Harwich Port
(774) 209-3460
Perks is a small coffee shop but the real attraction here is the outdoor beer garden. There’s a $1 dollar oyster bar window. Often has live music playing.
Dogs are more than welcome at Perks since the whole thing is outdoor seating. It gets pretty lively at night.
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The Port
541 Main Street (Route 28), Harwich Port
(508) 430-5410
The Port is an upscale eatery with several sections that allow pets. There’s a few tiny tables out front where you can eat with your dog. And there’s another section out back that’s outside where you can do the same.
They have dollar oysters starting mid-afternoon. But by the time you total up the drinks you may find your dollar oysters just cost you a lot more than you saved on the oysters. Still a good time. Party time for the younger crowd at night, gets a bit rowdy.
Scribano’s Italian Market & Deli
302 Main Street (Route 28), Harwich Port
(774) 408-7701
Scribano’s is a small Italian Deli in Harwich Port. Check out the prosciutto sandwich, it’s a salty treat that makes dogs drool while you eat it. Throw them a few scraps of prosciutto fat and you’ll have one happy dog at your feet. It’s our vote for best prosciutto sandwich on cape cod.
Technically dogs aren’t allowed inside, so your pet will have to wait at one of the outdoor tables. The people who work here are super nice and will bring it out to you when it’s ready.
Schoolhouse Ice Cream
749 Main Street (Route 28), Harwich Port
(508) 432-7355
Schoolhouse Ice Cream has outdoor seating where you can eat with your dog.
Harwich has a ton of ice cream options, and Schoolhouse it great not only because the ice cream tastes so good but it’s also a bit separated from the foot traffic of downtown Harwich Port so you may find the lines a bit shorter.
There’s a few parking spots in front and a tiny lot in the back, hard to park when its busy.
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The Seal Pub & Cafe
703 Main St, Harwich
(508) 432-7298
Dogs are allowed at The Seal Pub’s outdoor dining patio. Breakfast, pastries, cafe drinks, salads, sliders, pizzas, and a few sandwiches.
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Sundae School Harwich Port
606 Main Street (Route 28), Harwich Port
(508) 430-2444
Sundae School is a classic ice cream chain with a few locations on cape cod. Their Harwich Port location is usually very busy during peak times in the summer.
Navigating the parking lot at sundae school is an experience in itself. It’s amazing how competitive getting a parking space scene can be in Harwich Port these days since they built over the lot by the liquor store.
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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 harwich 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 Harwich doesn’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, or drive further a bit to find beaches with summertime pet access.
If you’re staying in this area with your dog, plan to take a day trip to visit at least one of the beaches of the cape cod national seashore. 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.
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 harwich on your cape cod vacation, make sure to check out our list of dog-friendly hotels in Harwich, ma 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
- Kayaking in Pleasant Bay in Harwich
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 Harwich, MA
Harwich’s beaches are on the Nantucket Sound side of Cape Cod, so the water is a bit warmer and they have gentler waves than the outer cape beaches facing the open Atlantic Ocean.
Beaches include Red River Beach that has a long parking lot close to the beach. Bank Street Beach is another popular spot, offering access to a long jetty that sticks out of Wychmere Harbor.
Harwich has three harbors.in Harwich Port: Saquatucket, Wychmere and Allen Harbors.
The town of Harwich includes the villages of Pleasant Lake, West Harwich, East Harwich, Harwich Port, Harwich Center, North Harwich and South Harwich.
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