Tasha Does Tulsa.

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If there’s one thing we Tulsans love as much as our restaurants and patio dining, it’s man’s best friend: Our dogs.

Sometimes pet owners get lucky and these three things go hand in hand. Other times? Not so much. To cut down on your leg work in search of those magical places around town where you and your pup can enjoy a meal together in the sunshine, here’s a list of verified dog- and pet-friendly patios in the Tulsa area.

Downtown

Caz’s Chowhouse
Where: 18 E. Brady Street

The Chalkboard
Where: 1324 South Main Street

Elote Cafe and Catering
Where: 514 S. Boston Ave.

Elwood’s Restaurant
Where: 19th and Riverside Drive

Fat Guy’s Burger Bar
Where: 140 N. Greenwood Ave.

Joe Momma’s
Where: 112 S. Elgin Ave.

Cherry Street

Cafe Cubana
Where: 1340 E. 15th Street

Coffee House on Cherry Street
Where: 1502 E. 15th Street

Tucci’s
Where: 1344 E. 15th Street

White Owl
Where: 1325 E. 15th Street
Notes: On the side (east) patio only

Brookside

Blue Moon Cafe and Bakery
Where: 3807 S. Peoria Ave.

Bruhouse Bar & Grill
Where: 3421 S. Peoria Ave.

Cosmo Cafe
Where: 3334 S. Peoria Ave.

Garlic Rose
Where: 3509 S. Peoria Ave.

In the Raw
Where: 3321 S. Peoria Ave.

Leon’s Brookside
Where: 3001 S. Peoria Ave.

Shades of Brown
Where: 3302 S. Peoria Ave.

Whole Foods
Where: 1401 East 41st Street
Notes: Even pet turtles have been spotted on the patio at Whole Foods. So, yeah, dogs are welcome.

Utica Square

Polo Grill
Where: 2038 Utica Square
Notes: As of the date of this post, the patio at Polo Grill hasn’t yet opened; when it does, though, pets are allowed

Queenie’s
Where: 1820 S. Utica Ave.

Wild Fork
Where: 1834 S. Utica Ave.

South Tulsa (including Bixby, Broken Arrow and Jenks and Wagoner)

2 Brothers Bistro
Where: 13330 South Memorial Drive in Bixby

The Canebrake
Where: 33241 E. 732nd Road
Notes: A visit to restaurant at The Canebrake resort in Wagoner with your pup comes complete with a dog menu, as well as complimentary dog treats. How cute is that?

Cigar Box
Where: Riverwalk Crossing in Jenks

Gina & Guiseppe’s Italian Restaurant
Where: Riverwalk Crossing in Jenks

Louie’s Grill and Bar
Where: 6310 E. 101st Street in Jenks

Michael V’s
Where: 8222 East 103rd Street

Which is YOUR favorite Tulsa dog-friendly patio?

Now that we know where they are, it’s time to rate them – which of these local spots is your favorite dog-friendly patio?

Your favorite dog- and pet-friendly patio not on the list? Feel free to e-mail me or leave details in the comments.