Hi there! We live in Chandler (just south of Tempe) and the "Phoenix area" seems to be somewhat dog friendly. There are dog parks popping up like crazy in almost every city. Recently there was an article about dog friendly restaurants. Good luck with your decision.
Here is the article:
Dog-Friendly Restaurants
Claire Bush
azcentral.com
Mar. 9, 2007 03:46 PM
Fetching a meal with Fido in tow? Check out these eight Valley eateries with outdoor seating where four legged friends (well behaved and leashed) are welcome.
Vintage Market
Biltmore Fashion Park
2442 E. Camelback Rd., Phoenix 85016
602-955-4444
www.vintagemarketus.com
An upscale cafe and wine bar with live jazz music and a nice dessert selection, they're also adjacent to pet patisserie Three Dog Bakery.
Aunt Chilada's
7330 N. Dreamy Draw, Phoenix, 85020
602-944-1286
www.auntchiladas.com
Fun, feisty Mexican eatery with great views, excellent chips and salsa and margaritas. advertisement
In the Raw
8320 N. Hayden Rd., Scottsdale, 85258
480-443-4113
www.rawsomebar.com
Raw bar featuring healthy elixirs, coffee drinks and pastries as well as "mutt muffins" for canines.
Veneto Trattoria
6137 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, 85250
480-948-9928
www.venetotrattoria.com
Housemade gnocchi, panini sandwiches and salmon salad all rate at this family-owned eatery in Hilton Village.
Kiss the Cook
4915 W. Glendale Ave., Glendale, 85301
623-939-4663
Breakfast and lunch like Granny used to make; pancakes, omelets and egg salad sandwiches. Outdoor patio is open on weekends only.
Haus Murphy's
5739 W. Glendale Ave., Glendale, 85301
623-939-2480
www.hausmurphys.com
Get your oom pa pa on with wiener schnitzel and a stein or two on the outdoor patio. There's live jazz music on Sunday afternoons, too.
The Farm at South Mountain
6106 S. 32nd St., Phoenix, 85042
602-276-6360
www.thefarmatsouthmountain.com
Sit picnic-style underneath the pecan trees with your pup to enjoy an oversized muffin, scone or sandwich.
Rock Bottom Brewery
14205 S. 50th St., Phoenix, 85044
480-598-1300
www.rockbottom.com
Hefty burgers with malt kettle chips, pizza and lots of microbrews, too.