Dog-friendly outings, places to eat and places to stay in Louisiana, city by city. Every spot below was checked against a published dog policy (the venue itself, BringFido or the park authority) – tap a name for our notes, or see them all on the Dog Fun Map.
Baton Rouge
🍽 Where to eat:
🏨 Where to stay:
- La Quinta by Wyndham Baton Rouge Denham Springs
- Sonesta ES Suites Baton Rouge University at Southgate
- Crowne Plaza Baton Rouge by IHG
🐕 Doggie daycare:
- Dogtopia Baton Rouge – Daycare, spa and boarding on Jefferson Highway.
- The Dog Stop Baton Rouge – Dog daycare and boarding in south Baton Rouge.
- PetSuites Baton Rouge – Dog daycare with membership options on Perkins Road.
Lafayette
🍽 Where to eat:
🏨 Where to stay:
- Hilton Garden Inn Lafayette Cajundome
- La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lafayette Oil Center
- Tru by Hilton Lafayette River Ranch
🐕 Doggie daycare:
- The Doghouse – Boarding, daycare and grooming in Lafayette.
- The Lodge Pet Resort – Dog daycare at a Lafayette pet resort.
- The Dog Stop Lafayette – Dog boarding, daycare and grooming.
New Orleans
🍽 Where to eat:
🏨 Where to stay:
- Sonesta ES Suites New Orleans Convention Center
- Virgin Hotels New Orleans
- Aloft by Marriott New Orleans Downtown
- The Royal Sonesta New Orleans
🐕 Doggie daycare:
- Mid City Animal House – Dog day care and boarding in Mid-City.
- Dogtopia New Orleans – Daycare, boarding and spa minutes from Old Metairie, Mid-City and Uptown.
- Canine Connection – Uptown doggie daycare with grooming and more.
Our notes on each spot
Baton Rouge
LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens · Outing
🐾 Leashed dogs welcome on the walking trails
About five miles of walking trails through flourishing subtropical gardens in Baton Rouge.
4560 Essen Ln, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
Dog Park at Burbank Park · Outing
🐾 Off-leash dog park with large and small dog areas
Separate yards for big and small dogs, climbing obstacles and a pond to splash in, with covered picnic tables.
12400 Burbank Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70810
Kerry Stamey / Comite Bike Trail · Outing
🐾 Leashed dogs welcome
A hilly 5-mile route along the Comite River and Cypress Bayou. It closes when it's wet.
8900 Hooper Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70818
Red Zeppelin Pizza · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dogs welcome on the covered patio (heated in cooler months)
Specialty pizza, calzones and 30-plus beers on tap, with a covered patio.
4395 Perkins Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
The Smiling Dog · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dogs welcome on the patio; dog menu
A pub with shepherd's pie for you and Moo and Oink Oink bowls for your dog.
4215 S Sherwood Forest Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70816
The Chimes East · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dogs welcome in the covered outdoor area
Louisiana classics – chargrilled oysters, crawfish étouffée, po'boys – with a covered outdoor area for dogs.
10870 Coursey Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70816
La Quinta by Wyndham Baton Rouge Denham Springs · Hotel / motel
🐾 Two pets up to 75 lbs in designated rooms for an additional fee of $25 per night (up to $75 maximum); pets can’t be left alone in the room
Ground-floor pet rooms and a capped fee, just east of Baton Rouge.
1617 Oneal Ln, Baton Rouge, LA 70816
Google Maps · Dog policy source (BringFido, reviewed 2026-10-11)
Sonesta ES Suites Baton Rouge University at Southgate · Hotel / motel
🐾 Two dogs of any size for an additional fee of $75 (for stays of 1 to 7 nights), and $25 per week thereafter
Suites near LSU, with beds, bowls and treats for dogs at check-in.
4001 Nicholson Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Crowne Plaza Baton Rouge by IHG · Hotel / motel
🐾 Two pets up to 40 lbs for an additional fee of $40 per pet for the first night and $5 per pet for each additional night
A low nightly fee after the first night, plus a grassy relief area.
4728 Constitution Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Lafayette
Beaullieu Park Dog Park · Outing
🐾 Off-leash fenced dog park
A single fenced area for dogs of all sizes, with agility obstacles, a water hose and a covered picnic table.
411 W Bluebird Dr, Lafayette, LA 70508
Moncus Park Dog Park · Outing
🐾 Off-leash dog park; permit required; small and large dogs on alternating days
The dog park at Lafayette's big urban park. Buy a permit and check the calendar – small and large dogs alternate days.
2913 Johnston St, Lafayette, LA 70503
Brown Memorial Dog Park · Outing
🐾 Off-leash dog park
A large grassy dog park in the corner of Brown Memorial Park, with covered benches for rainy days.
306 Valley St, Lafayette, LA 70507
Romacelli Bistro e Vino · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dogs welcome at outdoor tables
Italian standards with a Cajun twist, plus a big wine and drinks list.
115 Stonemont Rd, Lafayette, LA 70508
Spoonbill Watering Hole & Restaurant · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dogs welcome on the heated patio
A creative menu – crab quesadillas, duck bao, fish tacos – served on a heated patio.
900 Jefferson St, Lafayette, LA 70501
Another Broken Egg Cafe · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dogs welcome at the outdoor tables
Southern-style breakfast and brunch on Rue Promenade, with ten outdoor tables. Try the biscuit beignets.
112 Rue Promenade, Lafayette, LA 70508-6989
Hilton Garden Inn Lafayette Cajundome · Hotel / motel
🐾 Two pets of any size for an additional fee of $50 (for stays of 1 to 4 nights) and $75 (for longer stays)
Next to the Cajundome and UL Lafayette.
2350 W Congress St, Lafayette, LA 70506
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lafayette Oil Center · Hotel / motel
🐾 2 pets up to 75 lbs for an additional fee of $25 per night
Within five minutes of UL Lafayette, for pets up to 75 lbs.
1321 W Pinhook Rd, Lafayette, LA 70503
Google Maps · Dog policy source (BringFido, reviewed 2026-06-08)
Tru by Hilton Lafayette River Ranch · Hotel / motel
🐾 2 pets of any size for an additional fee of $50 for stays of 1 to 4 nights and $75 for longer stays
A modern, budget-friendly stay in River Ranch.
1310 Camellia Blvd, Lafayette, LA 70508
New Orleans
City Park · Outing
🐾 Leashed dogs welcome
1,300 acres in the middle of New Orleans, with miles of paths past the Singing Oak and the botanical garden.
1 Palm Dr, New Orleans, LA 70124
Woldenberg Park · Outing
🐾 Dog-friendly park
A riverfront park on the Mississippi, with sculptures, ships going by and lawn for a picnic.
1 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70130
NOLA City Bark · Outing
🐾 Off-leash dog park; permit required (temporary passes available)
4.6 landscaped acres in City Park. Locals need a permit, and visitors can buy a temporary pass.
10 Magnolia Dr, New Orleans, LA 70124
Louis Armstrong Park · Outing
🐾 Dog-friendly park
A 31-acre park by the French Quarter, home to Congo Square and the Louis Armstrong statue – room for a picnic with your pup.
701 N Rampart St, New Orleans, LA 70116
Lucy's Retired Surfers Bar & Restaurant · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dogs welcome in indoor/outdoor seating; dog menu
A surfer-style joint with tacos, burgers and seafood, plus a dog menu.
701 Tchoupitoulas St, New Orleans, LA 70130
Flamingo A-Go-Go · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dogs welcome at outdoor tables; dog menu
A quirky spot with a dedicated dog menu – the Doggie's Delight is the pup favorite.
869 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70130
Croissant D'Or Patisserie · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dogs welcome in the outdoor courtyard
A pastry shop in a Victorian-era building, with croissants, strudel and coffee, and a courtyard where dogs can join you.
617 Ursulines Ave, New Orleans, LA 70116
Parkway Tavern · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dogs welcome in the covered outdoor seating
Serving po'boys for over 100 years, with roomy covered outdoor seating for pups.
538 Hagan Ave, New Orleans, LA 70119
Sonesta ES Suites New Orleans Convention Center · Hotel / motel
🐾 Two dogs of any size for an additional fee of $75 per pet, per stay
Suites near the Convention Center. Dogs get beds, bowls, mats and treats at check-in.
345 St Joseph St., New Orleans, LA 70130
Google Maps · Dog policy source (BringFido, reviewed 2026-05-06)
Virgin Hotels New Orleans · Hotel / motel
🐾 2 pets of any size for an additional fee of $100 per stay
A stylish stay where pets get beds, bowls and a Virgin bandana.
550 Baronne St, New Orleans, LA 70113
Google Maps · Dog policy source (BringFido, reviewed 2026-07-26)
Aloft by Marriott New Orleans Downtown · Hotel / motel
🐾 2 pets up to 40 lbs for an additional fee of $75 per stay; pets can’t be left alone in the room
Steps from the French Quarter and the Superdome, with dog treats on hand.
225 Baronne Street, New Orleans, LA 70112
Google Maps · Dog policy source (BringFido, reviewed 2026-07-01)
The Royal Sonesta New Orleans · Hotel / motel
🐾 2 pets of any size for an additional fee of $75 per stay; pets can’t be left alone in the room
A classic hotel that takes two pets of any size for a flat fee.
300 Bourbon St, New Orleans, LA 70130
Google Maps · Dog policy source (BringFido, reviewed 2026-05-06)
Restaurant patio rules and hotel pet fees change – call ahead or confirm when booking. We list only places with a published dog policy, and we never add star ratings or reviews we didn’t write.
Doggie daycares are listed with a note from each business’s own website. Most ask for a meet-and-greet or temperament check and current vaccinations – contact them before your first visit.
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