• In New York City, take your dog with you to eat out.dog in front of the doors image by Zvezdana Perlic from Fotolia.com
  
  New York City residents house more than 500,000 dogs, according to the New York Times. With such a large pet population and so many owners constantly on the go, it isn't surprising that there are plenty of pet-friendly restaurants within the five boroughs. By creating dog-friendly restaurants, restaurateurs tap into a niche that gives owners a chance to walk their dogs and get food at the same time.
  
  

Fetch

• Fetch not only allows you to bring your pets into the restaurant, but it also has pets available for adoption. Fetch operates in conjunction with the no-kill animal shelter Animal Haven to find homes for stray and abandoned animals. The restaurant is decorated with dog pictures, and patrons are invited to bring in photos of their own animals. The menu features burgers, fajitas, pasta and vegetarian selections, such as roasted root vegetables, fettuccine pomodoro and veggie burgers.
  
  Fetch
  1649 Third Ave.
  New York, NY 10128
  212-289-2700
  fetchbarandgrill.com
  
  

Frank

• Nestled in the East Village, Frank offers good Italian cuisine at low prices. The wait time at Frank is pretty lengthy because of its popularity and its small size, but many East Villagers say it's well worth it. Pets are welcome to sit with owners at the outdoor tables available. The menu features a daily special and entrees such as pan-seared cod, penne tomatoes and basil, and spinach gnocchi pomodoro. The dessert menu has classic Italian dishes, such as homemade tiramisu and sorbet. If you decide to dine at Frank, leave your credit card at home; this restaurant only accepts cash.
  
  Frank
  88 Second Ave.
  New York, NY 10003
  212-420-0202
  frankrestaurant.com
  
  

P.J. Clarke's on the Hudson

• P.J. Clarke's on the Hudson is situated within the World Finance Center in Manhattan. Diners can enjoy jukebox music featuring classics by Etta James and Frank Sinatra. The restaurant has a cold oyster bar and famous burgers and fries. The menu also includes spaghettini with littleneck clams, breaded chicken cutlets with sautéed spinach, and smoked baby back ribs. Patrons making use of the outdoor tables can bring their pets with them to eat.
  
  P.J. Clarke's on the Hudson
  250 Vesey St.
  New York, NY 10281
  212-285-1500
  pjclarkes.com/hudson
  
  

Press

• Vegetarians and the health-conscious have a place to go in New York City. Press serves up fresh-made wraps to patrons with the finest ingredients available. The restaurant also serves meat wraps, such as chicken breast, steak and black angus beef. Wraps can be made with white, whole wheat, rosemary, sun-dried tomato or a daily-special dough. Fillings include sautéed onions, corn and spicy pickle slices. Toppings range from barbecue sauce to tahini.
  
  Press
  379 Third Ave. or 34 E 23rd St.
  New York, NY 10016
  Third Ave. Phone: 212-679-4699
  23rd St. Phone: 212-677-5775
  pressny.com
  
  

Willie's Dawgs

• For some of the best beef hot dogs in the city, head to Willie's Dawgs in Brooklyn. Willie's Dawgs serves grilled hot dogs in homemade buns, made to patrons' desires. Hot dogs come in either traditional, natural poultry or veggie versions. There are plenty of toppings to choose from, including traditional relish and sauerkraut and more adventurous selections, such as salsa, avocado and sweet red peppers. Hot dogs can be placed in challah, rye or multigrain buns, and side dishes, such as french fries and chili, are available. The restaurant features photos of adoptable dogs on the walls, and pets are welcome when sitting at the outside tables.
  
  Willie's Dawgs
  351 Fifth Ave.
  Brooklyn, NY 11215
  718-832-2941
  williesdawgs.com