Towne House Restaurant at Lodi’s Wine & Roses inn lets you bring your dog to the patio for dinner, which makes for a genuinely pleasant evening if you’re traveling through the Central Valley. The setting itself is nice—manicured grounds and a calm atmosphere that feels more like a resort than a typical restaurant, which your dog will appreciate just as much as you will.

The patio is where dogs dine with their owners, and it’s clearly set up to accommodate them without making it feel like an afterthought. You get actual table service out there, and the staff treats dogs as regular guests rather than tolerated additions. I watched servers navigate between tables with ease, checking on both diners and dogs without any fuss. If you’re planning to eat here, the restaurant does take reservations, which is worth doing if you want to ensure good patio seating.

The menu leans upscale—this is wine country, after all—so expect refined dishes and a wine list that takes itself seriously. It’s the kind of place where you can order something genuinely good and not feel like you’re making a compromise because your dog is along. The wine selection makes sense given you’re eating at a wine resort, and the pairing suggestions are worth considering if that’s your thing.

Lodi itself sits in the heart of San Joaquin County wine country, so if you’re spending time at any of the local wineries, this is a natural dinner choice. The Wine & Roses property has enough land around it that there are spots to walk your dog before or after your meal, though you’ll want to ask staff about the best routes. It’s a solid option if you’re looking for a dinner that doesn’t require you to leave your dog behind or rely on outdoor-only seating at a casual spot. You can check their website at winerose.com for their current menu and any seasonal offerings.