Stuft Pizza Bar & Grill has been a La Quinta favorite since 2004, taking the traditional pizzeria concept and expanding it into something much more ambitious. The menu runs over 100 items, from wood-fired pizzas and prime steaks to fresh seafood and hearty salads. A full bar, an impressive wine selection, and HDTV screens for game day round out the experience. It is the kind of place that works for almost any occasion — date night, family dinner, or catching the big game with friends.

Dogs are welcome on the outdoor patio, so you can bring your pup along without having to plan around pet restrictions. The patio is a comfortable spot to enjoy a meal while your dog relaxes nearby, and the laid-back La Quinta atmosphere makes dining with a dog feel natural and easy. Other patio diners are often there with their own dogs, so the vibe is decidedly pet-friendly. You’ll see dogs lounging under umbrellas while their owners work through a wood-fired pizza or order from the extensive bar menu.

La Quinta itself is one of the more dog-friendly cities in the Coachella Valley, with parks, trails, and wide desert pathways to explore before or after your meal. If you’re staying in the area, there’s plenty to do beyond dining. Stuft makes a particularly good choice after a hike through the nearby La Quinta Cove — nothing beats a cold beer and a pizza after a morning on the trail, especially with your dog cooling off in the shade beside you. The restaurant’s combination of serious food, a full bar with real depth, and genuine welcome for dogs makes it easy to spend an afternoon or evening here without feeling rushed.