We had a full dog friendly adventure in Roosevelt Island! Here is the itinerary!

We started the day by taking the Roosevelt Island Tram from 60th st & 2nd Ave over to the island. The trams costs the same as a subway swipe and if you’ve never taken one, we highly recommend it, as it’s a truly unique experience. Their site says dogs are allowed in bags, same rules as a subway, but we ended up carrying Benji on and it was just fine.

If you’re looking for an amazing spot for a date night or special occasion dinner that’s also dog friendly, look no further than Leland Eating & Drinking House! This spot in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn has a fully enclosed, heated and covered front seating area that is dog friendly. When it is warmer, there is also sidewalk seating that is fully outside. They also have homemade dog biscuits made by their in house bakers that they brought out for Benji and beautiful dog bowls for water!

Greenwood Park in South Slope, Brooklyn is an old gas station turned pub with a huge dog friendly outdoor area that they fully enclose and heat when it’s chilly out! Once it warms up, the walls open up on the patio for covered and exposed area that’s great for enjoying the weather. Dogs are allowed to hang out with you and they have a full menu with pub food and plenty of drink options.

Avoca in the Upper East Side is an awesome little restaurant that allows dogs indoors, offers them a bed to sit by your table, and had a dog menu with a few food options! When it’s warm they have a huge back patio that is also dog friendly.

The Standard Plaza is a great spot that serves drinks, food and is dog friendly! While it is technically outdoors, it is fully covered and has so many heaters you feel like you’re in a little tropical oasis, especially with all the palm tree decor! It is located right under the south end of the High Line, which unfortunately dogs are not allowed on, but they can hang out here!

For a cozy evening with amazing food and a place for your dog near your table, try Sojourn Social. This spot is incredibly welcoming of dogs. They gave us a tour around the restaurant and their pasta was fantastic.

Franklin Park is an awesome dog friendly sports bar in Crown Heights Brooklyn that allows dogs indoors and had a huge beautiful outdoor patio! They serve food and offer great specials! (We got a beer for $2 with any burger because a football game was on!)

Blend on the Water is an amazing Spanish restaurant that does brunch and dinner. They have a fully enclosed, covered and heated back patio area that is fully dog friendly! Its a great space and has an awesome view of the river.

Arcadia Bar & Kitchen is an awesome bar with a kitchen that serves brunch, lunch and dinner. They have some great cocktails, and dog treats at the bar! When the weather is nice, they also have an amazing large back patio you can sit out and enjoy!

Good Ol' Days Diner (formerly Winfield’s Diner) is a Black-owned diner in BedStuy Brooklyn with a dog-friendly back patio! It isn’t heated or covered but it does have umbrellas and a light sun awning. The diner has some fantastic food options and it is really great to finally have more food options in the area!

Dog & Bone Tavern is a dog themed pub that only allows dogs to sit in their outside seating alongside their restaurant. They are big dog fans and do have biscuits in the front lobby. They have standard bar & English pub food options.

Barking Dog in Hells Kitchen has a huge outdoor seating area, partially covered that is fully dog friendly. They encourage dogs and you get 50% off drinks during "Yappy Hour," every day (including weekends!!) from 4-10pm if you bring a dog! They have some great food options, tasty beverages and plenty of dogs!

Maya Fusion Cafe in Bushwick is an awesome Mexican restaurant with partially covered outdoor dog friendly seating. The cover isn't really enough to keep you dry in the rain but it does give you some shade. They have some great food from breakfast through dinner and tons of specials too.

For a good little dog friendly brunch spot, try Julia’s in Ridgewood, Queens! This was a great spot with dog friendly outdoor seating. It is also an all day cafe, so you can also get lunch or dinner there. They are definitely a popular spot and only have about 5 tables for outdoor seating so make sure you make a reservation so you don’t have to wait too long.

For a great Mexican with dog friendly outdoor seating, try Sonora. It is a great little spot with outdoor seating both against their restaurant and on the street. They have cute lights, bring treats and a bowl out for your dog and are so friendly.