Editor's selection
Dogs around Lake Balaton: dog-friendly places around the lake
The biggest dog-friendly list for Lake Balaton: restaurants, cafés, ice cream parlours and wine terraces where your four-legged companion is a guest too. With a map, filters and terrace etiquette.
Lake Balaton is not just ours. It belongs to our dogs too. Here we collect the places where a four-legged companion is not a problem but a guest.
For every place we note what we know about dogs: where they can come inside, where the terrace works best, and where it is worth asking first. On the map, the filters also find waterfront, terrace and year-round places.
Dog passport
Terrace etiquette on four legs
- Ask when you arrive. A dog-friendly place can still be full, and a quick question helps everyone.
- Lead and your own blanket. On the terrace the dog rests under the table, not on a chair.
- Bring water too. In summer not every place has a water bowl.
- At busy times, take the edge of the terrace. There is less traffic there, and the dog stays calmer.
How we chose
Only places whose guide page says dogs are welcome made the list. We collected the information from the venues themselves and from guest reviews, but rules can change, so it is worth asking before you go.
Know a dog-friendly place we are missing? Email us at hello@balatoneats.hu and we will take a look.
The selection on the map
With your dog around the lake
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North shore 46 places
Rózsakő Wine Cellar Inn
Wine cellar inn on the side of Badacsony since 1997: home-style Hungarian cooking, pike-perch, a 150-seat panoramic garden, playground, mountain taxi. Dogs: yes, dog-friendly.
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Pántlika Bistro, Egy Falat Csopak
Family bistro in an award-winning white farmhouse in Csopak: Neapolitan pizza from 48-hour dough, seasonal bistro dishes, a Mediterranean garden. Dogs: yes, dog-friendly.
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Bakterház
Breakfast by the tracks: house-baked pastries, Mangalica scrambled eggs and coffee in Szepezd's old railway keeper's house. Dogs: yes, dog-friendly.
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Bitang Burger & Coffee Shop
Hungary's best burger place in 2024, in Alsóörs. Dogs: yes.
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Bistro Sparhelt
Bib Gourmand fine bistro in Füred's upper town: Hungarian comfort food on technical, modern plates. Dogs: yes, dog-friendly.
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Casa Christa
Bib Gourmand estate restaurant above Balatonszőlős, with a terrace facing Lake Balaton and Tihany. Dogs: yes, on the estate and in the restaurant.
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Homola Borterasz & Borbolt
Paloznak panorama terrace among the vines: natural Homola wines, producer bites and music. Dogs: yes, very dog-friendly.
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Picitmás étterem és manufaktúra
Vineyard-hill restaurant with a Tihany panorama: reworked Hungarian flavours, a big garden and local wines. Dogs: yes, dog-friendly.
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Csopaki Resti
Small resti at Csopak station: changing daily plates, smoker-cooked meat and Balaton wines. Dogs: yes, on the terrace.
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Random Bagel Bar
Örvényes bagel workshop with a garden vibe, a cyclists' rest stop and a contemporary gallery. Dogs: yes, dog-friendly garden.
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Petrányi Csopak
Family wine estate on the Szita hill in Csopak: 180-degree panorama, own Olaszrizling and serious cooking. Dogs: yes, let them know first.
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Mi a Kő
An old Köveskál house, a short seasonal menu and one of the best Káli wine selections. Dogs: limited numbers, by arrangement.
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Zelna Bisztró
Michelin-recommended wine bistro in central Füred: Zelna organic wines and seasonal Hungarian plates. Dogs: yes, on the terrace.
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Szomszéd Kertje
Gastro pub on Füred's Figula estate: a big panorama, Attila Tóth's generous dishes and Figula wines. Dogs: yes, dog-friendly.
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TYC Bistro, Tihany Yacht Club
Marina garden and refreshed bistro cooking at the Tihany Yacht Club, on the site of the former Füge. Dogs: yes, on a lead.
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Hableány Badacsony
Badacsony's meeting place since 1883, today a modern bistro, wine bar and working Laposa winery. Dogs: yes, dog-friendly.
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Ypsilon by bobo
Elegant marina restaurant in Alsóörs from the Bobo team: modern Hungarian and international dishes, panorama. Dogs: yes, best on the terrace.
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Csíkos Hattyú
Blue-and-white beach bistro in Tihany: fried-to-order zander, aubergine and homemade sauces. Dogs: yes, dog-friendly.
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Gyógynövény Fagylalt Műhely
Zánka artisan ice cream parlour with a Hegyestű view: fruity flavours with a subtle herbal twist. Dogs: yes, dog-friendly terrace.
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Tagyon Birtok
Wine estate above the Nivegy Valley vines: own Olaszrizling, a weekly Hungarian menu and a Balaton panorama. Dogs: yes, arrange in advance.
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Karolina Kávéház és Koktélbár
Family coffee house by the Füred marina: grandma's cakes, méteres kalács, coffee and evening cocktails. Dogs: yes, ask about a spot first.
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Bergmann Cukrászda, Petőfi utca
Family pâtisserie in Füred since 1992: caramel-topped French krémes, cakes and homemade ice cream. Dogs: yes, dog-friendly.
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Péklány Kézműves Pékség
Artisan bakery in Füred: long-fermented sourdough, pistachio cruffin and grandma's cocoa swirl. Dogs: yes, with water in summer.
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Echo Étterem
Panoramic restaurant on Tihany's Echo Hill: giant Wiener schnitzel, catfish paprikash, Lake Balaton at your feet. Dogs: yes, dog-friendly.
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frissTerasz
Relaxed Badacsony terrace from the Laposas: smash burgers, Laposa wines, sun loungers and weekend music. Dogs: yes, dog-friendly.
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Baricska Csárda
Old Füred csárda with a vine-arbour terrace and a view of Tihany: duck leg, catfish paprikash, Balaton wine. Dogs: yes, dog-friendly.
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Tihanyi Vinarius
Michelin-recommended modern Hungarian cooking in a two-hundred-year-old Tihany abbey press house, with an Inner Lake view. Dogs: yes, dog-friendly.
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Sáfránkert Vendéglő
The Homola winery's country restaurant in Paloznak, with a charcoal grill. Currently closed for rebuilding. Dogs: yes, dog-friendly.
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Vánkos
Romantic stone house and café in Badacsonyörs: specialty coffee, local breakfast and a shady garden. Dogs: yes, dog-friendly.
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La Téne Desszertműhely & Kávéház
French dessert workshop and specialty coffee house in an old Badacsony post office: croissants, pistachio swirls, brunch. Dogs: yes, dog-friendly.
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Lelkem
Small Dörgicse restaurant with a walnut-tree garden, where the weekly seasonal kitchen decides, not the menu. Dogs: yes, dog-friendly.
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Fék Kávéház Étterem
Family restaurant, coffee house and pâtisserie in Balatonakali: loaded tócsi and cake to finish. Dogs: yes, dog-friendly.
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Balaton Étterem
A restaurant on Füred's promenade since 1894: pikeperch, catfish soup, Füred Olaszrizling and a terrace above the Tagore Promenade. Dogs: yes, pets allowed.
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Lepke Étterem
Big panoramic terrace by Gödrös beach: zander, stew, pizza and a view of Balatonfüred. Dogs: yes, dog-friendly.
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Nefelejcs Borbisztró
Wine bistro in a renovated Tördemic tavern: own wines, seasonal cooking and a shared table. Dogs: yes, dog-friendly.
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Gilvesy b-üzem
Wine bar in a former concrete plant by the Nemesgulács halt: Gilvesy wines, fried chicken sandwich and vinyl. Dogs: yes, dog-friendly.
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Taberna Infinito
Mediterranean tapas, a botanical garden and Badacsony views on the slope of Szent György-hegy. Dogs: yes, on a lead in the garden.
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Fészek Étel és Hotel
Colourful beach-side restaurant and hotel in Zánka, with its own street-food legend and homestyle cooking. Dogs: yes, dog-friendly.
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Apáti Étterem
Year-round pizzeria and bistro on the edge of a Sajkod meadow, with sunset terraces over Bázsa Bay. Dogs: yes, dog-friendly.
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Kotyogós Kávéterasz
Small café by Tihany's Inner Lake: good coffee, all-day breakfast and a big, peaceful garden. Dogs: yes, inside too, with water.
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Bisztró 71
Relaxed bistro in Révfülöp by Route 71, with homemade pasta and burgers. Dogs: yes.
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Apátsági Rege Cukrászda
Patisserie below the abbey, between 200-year-old arches and a lake panorama: lavender cream slice and house-roasted coffee. Dogs: yes, dog-friendly.
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Borbarátok Étterem
Family restaurant and winery at the foot of Badacsony: reworked Hungarian dishes and own Fata wines. Dogs: yes, dog-friendly.
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Pláne Badacsony
Badacsony wine bar where you can taste your way through the whole region, with personal recommendations. Dogs: yes, dog-friendly.
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Pazar Coffee Company
Specialty café and brunch spot on Füred's Aranyhíd promenade: Eggs Benedict, V60 and a sunny terrace. Dogs: yes, dog-friendly.
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Sissy Kávézó és Fagylaltozó
Café and patisserie on Deák tér in Hévíz: cakes baked on site, sugar-free options and house-recipe ice cream from spring to autumn. Dogs: dog-friendly; guests say they even bring water for dogs.
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Macchiato Caffe & Lounge
An Italian café in central Hévíz, open all year from 8 am: illy coffee, Segreto cakes, free-from sweets, ham platters, wine and cocktails in the evening. Dogs: dog-friendly, according to guests.
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Los Amigos Mexikói Étterem
Transdanubia's first Mexican restaurant since 2003 on Keszthely's main square: sizzling fajitas, rosemary-ironed chicken and Latin music on the terrace. Dogs: yes, guests say dogs get attention too.
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Pelso Café
A two-storey café on the main square next to the Gothic church: Italian coffee, cream cakes, lemonade, and a terrace where half the town strolls past. Dogs: yes, dog-friendly.
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Lady Hamilton Kávéház
A coffee house within the walls of Festetics Palace: espresso tonic, English breakfast, Bergmann cakes and a view of the palace park. Dogs: yes, dogs and small pets welcome.
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Kicsi Csóka Bisztró
Shady garden bistro in Györök by the cycle path: award-winning buffalo tartare in a marrow bone and ramen from the board. Dogs: yes, in the garden.
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Szigliget Várudvar
Food and culture courtyard at the foot of Szigliget castle: street food, cocktails, summer events. Dogs: yes, in the outdoor areas.
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Vitorlás Bisztró Keszthely
Seasonal beach bistro on Keszthely's City Beach: fried zander, BBQ pork neck and an oleander terrace. Dogs: yes; check beach access.
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Klassz Kultbisztró
Main-square café, tapas bar and cultural venue in Keszthely: hummus, shared bites and book evenings. Dogs: yes, dog-friendly.
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Szigligeti Fagylaltozó
Adventurous ice cream parlour and cosy café at the foot of Szigliget castle, with spatula-served portions. Dogs: yes, with a water bowl.
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Bringatanya, Somogyi Fagylaltműhely
Award-winning ice cream workshop by the Gyenesdiás cycle path: wine, grape and chocolate specialities. Dogs: yes, with a water bowl.
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Park Vendéglő
Old-fashioned Hungarian restaurant in a Keszthely villa: stew with dumplings, zander and a shady garden. Dogs: yes, dog-friendly.
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NemSzomszéd
Fresh sushi in central Keszthely, in a small bar born from a sushi night that went too well. Dogs: yes, dog-friendly.
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Pajti
Café turned all-day bistro next to Keszthely market: Eggs Benedict in the morning, pad thai at noon. Dogs: yes, dog-friendly.
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Brix Bistro
Modern bistro in central Hévíz where lángos becomes a truffle starter and dödölle turns into balls. Dogs: yes, dog-friendly.
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Tompos Étterem
Family restaurant in Keszthely-Zámor: Hungarian and international dishes, a terrace and a big car park. Dogs: yes, arrange in advance.
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Mistral Bistro
A summer bistro near Kodály beach in Boglár: homemade burger, BBQ ribs, pike-perch, Thai curry and a friendly team. Dogs: yes, dog-friendly.
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Spájz
A small café and deli next to the Boglár market square: coffee, croissants, sourdough bread, additive-free smoked goods and cheeses. Dogs: yes, dog-friendly.
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Nosztalgia Fagyizó
Family ice cream parlour in Fonyód since 1954: old family recipes, lavender, sea buckthorn and dill flavours, a wide dairy-free range, a garden. Dogs: yes, dog-friendly.
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Burger'Z Bar
Dog-friendly burger bar in Lelle, open all year: craft buns, homemade sauces, local goat cheese and a triple smash burger. Dogs: yes, pet-friendly; dogs get water.
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Kedvesem Bisztró
Family bistro on the Lelle pier with its own farm: Balaton zander, seasonal plates, open all year. Dogs: yes, dog-friendly.
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Lokal at the Lake
Small-plate restaurant in Fonyódliget: local ingredients, a trout "tin" and natural wines. Dogs: yes, throughout.
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Monarchia Rétesház & Szántódi Megálló
Tiny Szántód cycling stop: freshly baked Monarchia strudel, specialty coffee, dog-friendly. Dogs: yes, with water and treats.
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MÚÚ Fagyibár & Specialty Coffee
Fonyódliget ice cream bar and specialty café: local-milk ice cream, Bogyoszló poppy seed, Casino Mocca coffee. Dogs: yes, with its own dog ice cream.
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Sarok Büfé
A classic lángos stop on the Zamárdi shore, near Balaton Szíve tér. Dogs: yes, dog-friendly.
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Szőlőskert Vendéglő
A forty-year-old vine arbour, Gabi's roast duck and liver dumplings: a family restaurant in Fenyves since 1991, where even Ashton Kutcher came for dinner. Dogs: yes, dog-friendly.
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Rozé Bisztró
Mediterranean bistro on the Fonyód waterfront, with homemade pasta, risotto and a Badacsony view. Dogs: yes, dog-friendly.
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Torony Étterem
Family-friendly restaurant in Fonyód with three shady terraces: venison in vadas sauce, duck leg and bolder pizzas. Dogs: yes, dog-friendly.
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Márton Cukrászda
Family pâtisserie in Lelle since 1979: its own Lellei Krémes, pogácsa baked twice daily and ice cream. Dogs: yes, with dog ice cream and water.
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Vitorlás Étterem Balatonlelle
Lelle restaurant since 1999, with modern bistro dishes alongside fish soup and BBQ ribs. Dogs: yes, well-behaved dogs.
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Pavilon
Wood-oven Italian pizza and pasta in an old Boglár drinks shop, among retro chairs and plane trees. Dogs: yes, dog-friendly.
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Platán
Long menu, big portions, open all year: Balatonföldvár's veteran restaurant since 1992. Dogs: yes, dog-friendly.
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Ilia Restaurant & Snack Bar
Family restaurant and lángos kiosk in Máriafürdő: sit-down kitchen at the front, lángos and street food in the courtyard. Dogs: yes, dog-friendly.
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Völgyhíd Konyha & Rét
Panoramic bistro and grassy street-food meadow under the concrete arches of the Kőröshegy viaduct. Dogs: yes; check indoors.
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Majthényi Présház
Two-hundred-year-old press house on Lelle's Kishegy: wood-oven goose leg, Konyári wines and sunset over the vines. Dogs: yes, dog-friendly.
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Mimi Étterem
Garden villa restaurant in Balatonlelle with homemade pasta and Konyári wines, all year. Dogs: yes, well-behaved dogs are welcome.
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Cool Cafe
Year-round breakfast café in the centre of Fonyód, two minutes from the train. Dogs: yes, dog-friendly.
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A Konyhám Stúdió 365
Getting in is grim, but the kitchen, Gabi Szikra and the lake view together make it a destination in Fonyód. Dogs: yes, dog-friendly. Mention it when booking.
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Geleta Cukrászda
Family pâtisserie in Balatonlelle where the Lelle krémes and the French mousse cake happily share the counter. Dogs: yes, on the terrace.
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Kistücsök Food & Room
Bib Gourmand Balaton restaurant in Szemes since 1992: regional menu, Hungarian classics and a Chef's Room. Dogs: yes, throughout the restaurant.
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Bubistró Specialty Coffee
Small Szántód brunch spot and café where Berlin's The BARN coffee is the star, dogs welcome. Dogs: yes, very dog-friendly.
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Tarow Bisztró
A waterside bistro at the Balatonaliga marina, with pizza, grill and two Beach Food of the Year awards. Dogs: yes.
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The Rusty Coffee Box
A specialty café in a rusty container on the edge of the high bank in Balatonakarattya. Dogs: yes.
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Peter's Terasz
Concert terrace at the end of the Budapest-Balaton cycle route. Dogs: yes.
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Hedon Brewery
Balatonvilágos small brewery with a panoramic garden. Dogs: yes.
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Déli Part Woodfired BBQ
Wood-fired American BBQ on the bank of the Sió: smoked brisket, ribs and pulled-pork burgers. Dogs: yes; arrange the terrace in advance.
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Jóbarátok Halsütöde
Old Almádi fish fry at Budatava beach: bream, zander and fish soup, fried to order. Dogs: yes, dog-friendly.
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Lavender Terasz
Steakhouse in Balatonvilágos: steak picked from the ageing fridge, a Mediterranean garden and a fishpond. Dogs: yes, dog-friendly.
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Egy Csipet Nápoly - Pizza, Pasta & Brunch
Neapolitan pizza from three-day dough, baked in two minutes, in Balatonszéplak. Dogs: yes, dog-friendly.
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Café Maran
House-roasted specialty coffee and creative brunch on Siófok's Petőfi promenade, with a green terrace. Seasonal. Dogs: yes, dog-friendly.
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Pörc Bisztró és Delikát
Butcher, deli and bistro in Kenese: house sausage, ribs and old Hungarian dishes in modern form. Dogs: yes, dog-friendly.
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Mandara Café & Lounge
Italian restaurant in summer, pâtisserie all year, right by the water in Siófok. Dogs: yes, dog-friendly.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I take my dog inside the restaurant?
It varies. Some places welcome dogs throughout, others only on the terrace or in the garden. The dog line on each card and venue page tells you what we know.
Where is there a water bowl or dog ice cream?
Extra attention is mentioned at: Sissy Kávézó és Fagylaltozó, Burger’Z Bar, Monarchia Rétesház & Szántódi Megálló, MÚÚ Fagyibár & Specialty Coffee, Szigligeti Fagylaltozó, Bringatanya – Somogyi Fagylaltműhely, Péklány Kézműves Pékség, Márton Cukrászda, Kotyogós Kávéterasz. The “Extra treats for dogs” filter shows them too.
Are there places to go with a dog in winter?
Yes, the “Open all year” filter shows dog-friendly places that open out of season too. Check winter opening hours before you go.