Grossman’s has a serious patio setup—the kind that actually functions year-round in Santa Rosa’s variable weather. The covered section runs the length of Wilson Street, with heat lamps and strings of lights overhead, so you’re not squinting into the sun or shivering when the marine layer rolls in. The open portions give you flexibility depending on the season and your dog’s tolerance for direct exposure. The menu leans Jewish deli classics and contemporary American fare, the sort of place where you’re equally comfortable grabbing a pastrami sandwich at lunch or settling into a cocktail and charcuterie board at dinner.

Dogs stay on the patio—they won’t be allowed inside the dining room or bar, but the outdoor space is spacious enough that you’re not crammed against other tables. The restaurant provides water bowls for dogs without asking, and staff treats them like regular guests rather than tolerated accessories. It’s not a place with special dog menu items, but portions are generous and chicken or beef scraps aren’t hard to negotiate if you ask. The patio’s proximity to the bar means easy access to ordering, so you’re not stranded outside feeling neglected.

Wilson Street itself is walkable, with street parking available though it fills during peak hours and weekends. The covered patio stays open during Santa Rosa’s off-season, which makes this a solid option when other outdoor spaces close down. Downtown Santa Rosa’s tree-lined streets are worth a stroll before or after—the Sonoma County Museum and Plaza are both within a few blocks if your dog enjoys urban environments. Lunch service starts at 11 a.m.; dinner runs later, with happy hour drawing a crowd between 4 and 6 p.m.