So many people consider their pets to be members of their family. When it's a nice, beautiful day outside, don't you want to take the WHOLE family out to enjoy the sunshine and maybe grab a bite to eat somewhere close by?

Lo and behold, many restaurants don't allow dogs on the property - whether outside or inside. For many, sanitary concerns are cited as the reasoning.

However, did you know that there's a bunch of restaurants that allow your dogs to join you while dining outdoors? Here's just a few of the ones we know of.

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