Fireside Pizza Company sits right in The Village at Palisades Tahoe in Olympic Valley, and it’s one of those places where you can actually bring your dog onto the patio without any fuss. After spending the day on Sierra Nevada trails or ski slopes, the outdoor seating area feels like the natural place to end up—you’re still surrounded by alpine scenery while people-watching skiers, hikers, and other dog owners passing through.

The pizza menu is straightforward and well-executed. The Fireside Pizza, their house specialty, combines Italian sausage, pepperoni, fire-roasted onions and peppers, and portobello mushrooms into something genuinely satisfying. If you want something lighter, the pear and Gorgonzola pizza swaps the heaviness for a sweet and savory approach that works. Beyond pizza, they have fresh salads and soups if your dog’s been stealing bites from your plate all day and you’re not hungry for a full slice.

The patio operates year-round, though it really comes alive during shoulder seasons when the weather cooperates. You’ll typically find tables occupied by people fresh off outdoor activities, which means the atmosphere has that relaxed, everybody-just-finished-something-active energy rather than fine dining pretension. Dogs tend to do fine lounging under tables while you eat, especially if they’re used to restaurant patios.

One thing worth knowing: conditions and policies can shift seasonally, so if you’re planning a specific trip and want to confirm they’re set up for dogs that day, a quick call ahead makes sense. The restaurant clearly accommodates dogs on the patio, but you’ll want to double-check current details rather than assuming everything will match what worked last season. The location itself—essentially on the Village’s main thoroughfare—means parking and foot traffic are straightforward, and you can easily pop over from nearby shops or the lodge if your timing works out that way.