Troubadour’s patio wraps around the corner of Healdsburg Avenue with a mix of covered and open seating, the kind of setup where you can watch the town’s evening foot traffic while your dog settles under a table. The restaurant focuses on French-leaning bistro food—think duck confit, steak frites, seasonal vegetables—executed straightforwardly without the fussiness that sometimes comes with that territory. The wine list leans into local Sonoma producers, which matters less to your dog but makes for good company if you’re eating with humans who care.

Dogs are welcome on the patio only and must remain outside; they can’t enter the dining room or bar. The staff brings water for dogs without you having to ask, and they’re genuinely attentive about checking on both you and your dog throughout the meal. The patio itself is generous enough that you won’t feel cramped even when the restaurant fills up, and the covered sections work well on those cooler Sonoma County evenings when you’d otherwise be heading indoors.

Healdsburg Avenue runs through the town plaza, so you’re in the middle of things—easy to walk your dog around the surrounding blocks before or after eating. The patio has good sightlines and a relaxed vibe; people aren’t pretentious about dogs being at the next table over. Service moves at a reasonable pace, not rushed but not glacial. If you’re coming on a weekend evening in summer or during harvest season, arrive early or expect to wait; weekday lunches are typically calmer. The restaurant closes between lunch and dinner service, so check their hours before heading over.