Travelling with your dog and want to eat out without leaving them alone? Good news: since 2025, patios across Quebec can welcome dogs. You still need to know which ones say yes.
This guide lists dog-friendly restaurants in Quebec City, neighbourhood by neighbourhood, starting with Saint-Roch, home of Hôtel Le Saint-Édouard. You’ll also find the rules to know before you sit down with your pup. Policies change from one season to the next, so call the restaurant before you go. Most Quebec City patios are open from April to October, weather permitting.
Are Dogs Allowed in Quebec City Restaurants?
Yes on patios, with the restaurant’s permission. No indoors, with one exception. The difference comes from two provincial rules that apply everywhere in Quebec, not just in Quebec City.
The same rules apply in Montreal, Laval and every other region. On a patio, dogs are permitted when the operator decides so. In the dining room, the only dogs allowed are service dogs. A restaurant that accepts dogs usually says so on its Facebook page, on its website or with a sign at the entrance.
Bill 85: Patios Open to Dogs Since 2025
On March 25, 2025, an amendment to Bill 85 allowed restaurants and bars to welcome dogs on their patios. The rule has been in force since April 2025. A guest may sit with their dog only if the operator allows it.
There is no official list of patios that accept dogs, or of establishments that refuse them. The Association Restauration Québec (ARQ) has, however, given its members a sign to display in the window.
Look for the sign in the window before you ask for a table.
MAPAQ: Indoors, Only Service Dogs Are Allowed
Quebec’s Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ) oversees hygiene in restaurants. Inside dining rooms, pets remain prohibited. Service dogs are the exception: they go everywhere with their owner.
Before the new law, an establishment could be fined for serving a guest with a dog on its patio. That risk is gone for patios. It remains for indoor spaces.
Dog-Friendly Patios in Saint-Roch and the Lower Town
Saint-Roch is the most convenient neighbourhood for eating out with your dog when you stay at the hotel. The area’s microbreweries have large patios, and several welcomed dogs well before 2025. Our guide to what to do in Quebec City rounds out the stroll.
La Barberie: Microbrewery and a Water Bowl for Your Dog
La Barberie is a cooperative microbrewery in Saint-Roch and one of the first in the city. Dogs are welcome, and the staff offer bowls of fresh water to four-legged visitors. Its covered patio, surrounded by greenery, fills up on the first warm days.
The menu is simple: sharing boards, snacks and a long list of beers brewed on site. Plan a relaxed evening, with a short leash and your pup at your feet.
Noctem and Other Lower Town Patios
South of the Saint-Charles River, the Noctem microbrewery also opens its patio to guests with dogs. The neighbourhood has other options for a drink or a coffee with your companion. For a sit-down dinner, see our list of original restaurants to try in Quebec City and ask whether the patio accepts dogs.
Prefer a drink? NouVO’s signature cocktails and several Lower Town bars serve guests on outdoor terraces in summer.
Stay With Your Dog in the Heart of Saint-Roch
Your dog is welcome at Hôtel Le Saint-Édouard. Book direct to get the best rate.
Dog-Friendly Restaurants in Saint-Sauveur and Limoilou
The neighbourhoods next to Saint-Roch have several dog-friendly restaurants. Every dog-friendly spot on this list has a patio, which makes visits easy from April to October. Saint-Sauveur is to the west, a few minutes on foot. Limoilou is to the north, across the Saint-Charles River.
Diner Saint-Sauveur, Julio Taqueria and Chez Tao
Diner Saint-Sauveur serves burgers, poutines and breakfasts, and it ranks among the city’s dog-friendly restaurants. Its patio welcomes leashed dogs.
Two other neighbourhood spots are named after a dog. Julio Taqueria owes its name to Jules, the owners’ dog, and accepts dogs on its patio. Chez Tao, named after Tao, also welcomes dogs outdoors only.
Limoilou: Microbreweries and Cafés on 3e Avenue
In Limoilou, the patios of the SNO and Brasserie Générale microbreweries welcome guests with their dogs. 3e Avenue also has cafés where you can grab a coffee to go before a walk along the river.
Dogs allowed on these Limoilou patios must stay leashed, as everywhere in Quebec City. In summer, patios fill up quickly after 5 p.m. A dog waiting in a crowd gets tired: pick a table in the shade, near the exit, and keep fresh water within reach. Your pup will thank you.
Here are the right questions to ask before you sit down:
- Does the patio accept dogs today?
- Is there a size limit or a limit on the number of dogs?
- Is a water bowl available?
- Should you book a table at the edge of the patio?
Dining With Your Dog by the Water and in Old Quebec
The St. Lawrence River and Old Quebec offer the city’s most spectacular patios. They are also the busiest, so aim for weekday lunch. In the Upper Town, Café Krieghoff on avenue Cartier and the Bügel bagel shop have also welcomed dogs on their patios.
Quai 1635: A Patio on the St. Lawrence River
Quai 1635 sits on the shore of the St. Lawrence River, in Sillery. Its large patio welcomes pets, which makes it a favourite outing for dog owners. The menu offers sandwiches, fish, salads and tartares.
The riverside promenade lets you walk before and after the meal. Arrive early on sunny days.
A little further west, Parc de la Plage-Jacques-Cartier also welcomes leashed dogs on its trails. Combine a riverside hike with a meal on the patio: your dog will be tired, and therefore calm, by the time you sit down.
Pub L’Oncle Antoine and the Patios of Petit-Champlain
Pub L’Oncle Antoine occupies a vaulted cellar in the Place-Royale area, at the foot of Petit-Champlain. With your dog, you’ll sit on the outdoor patio, ideal for people-watching.
Old Quebec has other dog-friendly patios in summer, but space is often tight. Ask for a table at the edge, away from foot traffic. If you’re coming by car, our page about our hotel near Old Quebec with parking explains where to park.
Plan Your Dog-Friendly Getaway in Quebec City
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Preparing for a Restaurant Outing: Patio Etiquette for Dogs
A successful meal with your dog starts before you leave the room. A calm, fed and well-walked dog enjoys the patio more, and so do the other guests.
Patio Etiquette: The Rules to Follow
Operators accept dogs as long as the patio stays pleasant for everyone. In most establishments, dogs are permitted as long as they stay calm, leashed and away from the service area. Follow these simple rules:
- Keep your dog on a short leash, under the table or at your feet.
- Walk them before the meal so they can do their business.
- Bring a collapsible bowl and water if the restaurant doesn’t offer one.
- Don’t feed them dishes from the menu.
- Leave if your dog becomes restless or barks for a long time.
A Pet-Friendly Hotel in Saint-Roch
Hôtel Le Saint-Édouard welcomes dogs and cats under 36 kg. This policy is rare in downtown Quebec City, where several hotels still refuse pets. Details and fees are on our pet-friendly hotel in Quebec City page. Several of our rooms suit stays with a pet.
Between meals, our article on things to do with your dog in Quebec City suggests parks, trails and beaches. For a meal on the grass rather than on a patio, pick one of our picnic spots in Quebec City.
A well-walked dog is a calm dog at the table.
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