Canine Cuisine: The World's Thirty-Two Best Dog Food Menus

As someone who’s travelled extensively with my dog, I’ve sometimes run out of dog food at inconvenient moments and had to pester room service for a plate of ham or a plain steak to feed my dog. A decade ago, that was as good as it got; hotels never seemed to have dog food on hand, just in case a guest ran out.

You were lucky if you got a water bowl in those days, let alone a can of dog food. Even at the nicest pet-friendly hotels, they rarely considered canine guests and their needs. Things have changed in the hotel industry since then. It has become quite common to see dog-friendly hotels partner with high-end brands to (conveniently) sell wet and dry dog food at a profit to guests in need.

I always appreciate it, I honestly do, but when my dog and I stay at fancy hotels, we both like to dine well, and a can of dog food doesn't really cut it. Chef will cook his heart out to make sure I have something tasty to eat; how can we then feed my dog a can of Lily's Kitchen and claim to have elevated the guest experience?

When feeling affluent, I will quite happily spend $50 on dinner for my dog, not every day, of course, but on occasions when I am at a nice hotel it is a wonderful luxury to be able to treat your dog to a gourmet meal and eat together.

Happily, some of the world's best hotels are quietly revolutionising what it means to feed your dog and redefining five-star hospitality to include canine guests, offering gourmet dining experiences designed exclusively for dogs. In this article, we will look at some of my favourite menus; examples of exceptional dog menus demonstrating the growing trend of catering to dogs as valued guests.

Whether ordering plain protein for an everyday meal or indulging in gourmet offerings, the convenience of a well-thought-out dog menu has been invaluable to me during my travels. For hotels looking to elevate their pet-friendly status to dog-friendly hospitality, investing in a top-tier canine menu is a step toward creating unforgettable guest experiences for humans and canine guests alike.

World's 32 Best Dog Food Menus: Ranked

1. Coquillade Provence

Coquillade Provence is an 11th century hamlet in the heart of the Luberon, now a Relais & Châteaux estate set among vineyards and lavender, and it takes dinner for dogs as seriously as dinner for people. Its K9 Sommelier menu is built with the same care over sourcing as the food from the hotel's own kitchens, every bowl balanced around a dog's nutrition and carried up by a dedicated VIP room service, so your dog dines in the room like the guest they are. Dogs arrive to a bed, a plush bone and their own bowls, there are 42 hectares of forest to walk off supper, and the Luberon Suites even come with a private pool for the dog. Nobody has thought harder about the whole canine experience, which is why it now sits at number one on my list.

The Standouts: The Chicken & Garden Vegetables Bowl, chicken émincé with seasonal vegetables and rice (€25), the Beef Provençal Bowl, slow cooked beef with vegetables and gentle herbs (€25), and a light Turkey & Rice Bowl made for easy digestion (€25).

2. Cheval Blanc Paris

If you want to talk about absolute, unfiltered luxury, nobody does it like the French. Cheval Blanc Paris doesn't just have a dog menu; they have a complete "Carte Blanche" service dedicated to your pet via their Majordome or in-room dining. The food is prepared in precise 150g portions, but it's their concierge options that put them so high on my list. They will arrange everything from a personal dog photographer to canine massage, physiotherapy, grooming, and even dog painting sessions. It is delightfully and absurdly dog friendly.

The Standouts: The "Au couteau" Ground Beef mixed with rice and vegetables (€32) or the Crumbled Steamed White Fish (€32) if your hound is on a white-meat kick. They also have a Chopped Free Range Chicken version (€25).

3. Kimpton Vero Beach Hotel & Spa

On Florida's Treasure Coast, the Kimpton Vero Beach Hotel & Spa serves its Pampered Pets menu across the hotel and its two restaurants, Heaton's and Cobalt, and it treats a dog's dinner exactly as it treats yours. Every meal comes on china with a bottle of water, every dish is served with steamed rice and seasonal vegetables, and if your dog needs something that is not on the card, the kitchen asks you to say so. It is a short menu cooked properly, and the top of it is the most generous plate on this list.

The Standouts: The Filet of Beef, eight ounces with gravy ($58), Organic Chicken Breast, six ounces with au jus ($28), and Atlantic Salmon or Ground Beef, four ounces each ($26).

4. InterContinental Miami

InterContinental Miami brings its canine menu to the room, as part of in-room dining, so a dog eats in comfort after a day on Biscayne Bay. The cooking is deliberately simple: plain proteins with no spices and raw carrots, the kind of plate a dog can eat every night of a stay without upsetting its stomach, and priced so that you will. For a hotel that takes dogs as seriously as this one does, it is exactly the right menu.

The Standouts: The Luxe Pup Steak Bowl, tender chopped steak with crisp raw carrots ($14), and the Pampered Pup Chicken Plate, organic chicken with fresh carrots ($12), both ordered through in-room dining.

5. The Peninsula Tokyo

The prettiest menu in this whole collection is the one that arrives in the shape of a dog's head, ears and all. The Peninsula Tokyo's Best Friend Menu is a small die-cut card, 200mm by 175mm, and every dish comes in two portion sizes, 65g for the small dog and 150g for the big one, so you are never paying for food your dog cannot finish. Then there is a Premium Menu, which is where the wagyu lives, and a Birthday Celebration section with a proper cake. Prices include consumption tax and a 15% service charge, so what you see is what you pay.

The Standouts: The Chi-cken-huahua Breast with pumpkin and chicken liver (¥1,400 for 65g, ¥2,800 for 150g), the Here Kitty Kitty sea bass with poached vegetables (¥1,600 or ¥3,100), and for the dog who has been very good, The Peninsula Dog Club Sandwich, wagyu tenderloin on rice bread with boiled egg, tomato and lettuce (¥5,400), or the Wagyu Beef Steak Don on steamed rice (¥5,400 for 75g, ¥11,000 for 150g). Birthdays get a Sweet Potato Tart (¥1,300) or a 9.5cm Milk Cheesecake (¥7,000).

6. Schloss Fuschl Luxury Resort

Uncompromising alpine elegance translated directly to a dog's palate. This menu focuses heavily on incredibly high-end regional ingredients and specialized preparation, easily capturing a top spot on my global ledger.

Just note there is an €8 delivery fee per order.

The Standouts: A highly sophisticated Tartare of Schloss Fuschl Salmon Trout (€24) and a Creamy Salzburg Free Range Egg served up with organic Flachgau mushrooms (€24). If they want comfort food, go for the traditional Boiled Beef with creamed spinach and potatoes (€28).

7. Maroma, A Belmond Hotel

Maroma goes completely above and beyond to make your dog feel like a coastal elite, serving a 100% cooked, completely bone-free diet. They even have a custom birthday setup if you book ahead, you can order a special cake for your dog!

The Standouts: Bites of Xolo, which is grilled catch of the day paired with quinoa and sautéed squash (380 MXN). They also serve Chirrisbongida (Angus meatballs with an organic egg and spinach for 390 MXN) and brilliant Saborin Chupichupi natural frozen juices (140 MXN) in "Energy" or "Healthy" variants.

8. Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town

The Nellie is famous for its afternoon tea, and now the dogs get one too. The menu itself is the loveliest piece of print on this list, an illustrated cover of a dog in a striped collar reading The Nellie Times at a garden table under the hotel's pink walls, with a sausage and eggs on the plate and a tennis ball by the teacup. Inside, the Dog Afternoon Tea is a set menu served per dog, and the hotel asks only that your dog stays on a lead at all times.

The Standouts: The Dog Afternoon Tea (R250 per dog): beef consommé jelly with rare roast beef and marrow, meatloaf with savoury rice, and peanut butter bone biscuits, served with fresh bottled water.

9. The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa, Cape Town

Red Carnation's hotel on the Atlantic seaboard beneath the Twelve Apostles puts a German shorthaired pointer on the sofa at the top of its pet menu, which tells you everything about where dogs are allowed here. The menu runs a dog side and a cat side, the prices are in rand and gentle by any standard, and this is one of the few places in the world where your dog can order ostrich.

The Standouts: The Beef Fillet Steak with boiled potato wedges and gravy (R120), the Ostrich Mince with cooked oats, flaxseeds, fresh apple and dried cranberries (R110), the Lamb Burger of lean lamb mince with brown rice and gravy (R80), and the Chopped Vegetable and Chicken Salad of poached chicken breast, young carrots, apple, wilted spinach and dried cranberries (R80). A discretionary 12.5% service charge is added.

10. Lōrea at the Pasea Hotel & Spa

Lōrea delivers an elite canine cuisine menu that treats your dog like a true California local. Whether you are relaxing next to the crackling fire pits on their expansive open-air patio or ordering straight to your suite, this lineup perfectly balances clean, allergen-conscious bases with high-end, visual flair.

The Standouts: The undisputed heavy-hitter here is their decadent Barkuterie Board ($35)—a stunning charcuterie spread featuring fresh doggy salumi, natural peanut butter, savory carne secca, crisp apples, and heirloom carrots. For a proper, protein-forward dinner, order the Steak Tartare ($20) topped with a sunny-side-up egg, raw chopped beef, carrots, and sweet potatoes, or the savory Beef Brisket "Sandwich" ($18) paired with roasted potatoes.

Morning Fuel & Snacks: If your hound is a breakfast enthusiast, they offer a Doggie Skillet ($14) packed with two over-easy eggs, ham, and a root veggie mix of sweet potatoes and carrots. Between meals, you can keep them perfectly satisfied with a six-pack of house-rolled Peanut Butter Bacon Truffles ($10).

11. El Encanto Hotel

This is the canine menu of a hotel that takes hospitality seriously. You can tell from the extensive choices El Encanto offers, even going so far as to include desserts and specialist teas to soothe your dog! It has everything from healthy meals to interesting oddities that you will buy for your dog because, honestly, why not?

The Standouts: Entrées such as Organic Chicken, Salmon, and Beef Burger, all priced at $15. Then you have the Teapet specialty herbal tea blends, including Le Grand Wag and Ruff Day ($5 each) and an incredibly memorable experience.

12. Okuma Private Beach and Resort, Okinawa

A room delivery menu from the north of Okinawa that photographs every dish in the steel bowl it arrives in, which is more than most restaurants manage for humans. Everything is cooked without additives, colouring or seasoning, the meat is Okinawan, and every main comes in three sizes, 80g, 120g and 160g, so a chihuahua and a labrador pay different prices for the same plate. You order by the evening before, breakfast lands at 7 or 9 and dinner at 6 or 8.

The Standouts: Roast Ryukyu Agu pork with carrot, purple sweet potato and pumpkin (¥1,500 to ¥2,400), roast Okinawan tuna (¥1,250 to ¥2,000), roast Yanbaru chicken (¥950 to ¥1,200) and a dog hamburger steak of Yanbaru chicken bound with soy milk and egg (¥900 to ¥1,200). For afters, a purple sweet potato mousse or carrot mousse (¥600) and a bag of house dog cookies (¥500).

13. Four Seasons Austin

The Four Seasons Austin brings elegance and simplicity to its pet menu. I personally appreciate the names they have given the dishes; who doesn't want to feed their dog a 'Hungry Like A Wolf' dinner as a treat when you stay?

The Standouts: Bow Wow Tenderloin (a 4oz beef filet served with scrambled eggs and rice for $22) or the Buddy Burger utilizing an 8oz beef short rib burger ($18). They also stack the menu with real Kong chew toys and Greenies dental treats to keep them occupied while you enjoy your own dinner.

14. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Bonnar Appetit. The menu is named after Bonnar, the hotel's resident pup, who has personally approved every dish, and it is illustrated with a labrador in a chef's hat halfway through a burger. Four dishes, handmade by the kitchen, every one of them £11, and you order by dialling the YES Team from your room phone. It is the kind of menu a dog owner photographs before the food arrives.

The Standouts: Beef It Up (tender beef, sweet potatoes, peas and a hint of rosemary), Pork This Way (pork, carrots, butternut squash and sage), Chicken You Out (chicken, peas and a little sage) and Gobble Gobble Turkey (lean turkey, carrots, peas and rosemary). All £11.

15. The Chedi Andermatt

The Chedi's pets menu opens with a black labrador on a black cover and nothing else, which is the most Swiss thing I have ever seen. Inside, the kitchen cooks to order and it is one of the very few hotel menus with a proper raw section for dogs on a BARF diet, with venison and game birds on it. The prices are in francs and they are Chedi prices, but so is everything else in Andermatt.

The Standouts: Cooked, the Tagliata of beef with steamed rice and vegetables (CHF 30), couscous with poached fish and eggs (CHF 28) and a baked meatloaf with vegetables (CHF 25). Raw, chopped venison and game birds with vegetables (CHF 38) or chopped beef with bone marrow and spinach (CHF 35). Pudding is banana ice cream (CHF 10) or fresh fruit and cream (CHF 14).

16. SNC Pet Project at the Ryse Hotel

An incredibly precise, design-forward minimalist boutique menu executing gorgeous, single-ingredient treats and specialty dog cakes out of South Korea.

The Standouts: The Broccoli Milk Gum made beautifully with lactose-free milk and agar (5,500 KRW) or the multi-ingredient Yummy Cake containing sweet pumpkin, chicken breast, and rice flour (8,800 KRW), which requires a day's advance notice. They even pour a non-alcoholic dog beer.

17. Dorsett Melbourne

Dorsett Melbourne partnered up with Jacinta Malone, an expert canine nutritionist, to build a bespoke menu curated alongside their Head Chef. It uses clean, natural ingredients to promote health and longevity.

The Standouts: The Beef Tartare, which features grass-fed minced beef, diced fennel, chia seeds, raw egg, and liver pâté. You can also order Chicken Meat Balls packed with pumpkin purée and sesame seeds.

18. InterContinental Khao Yai Resort

A gorgeous "Paws & Pillows" menu format ensuring your dog feels like they are on a true tropical vacation. They even have a completely separate gourmet layout just for cats.

The Standouts: Barking Good Beef featuring a well-cooked skirt steak with mashed carrots and brown rice (390 Baht). Follow it up with a Panna Cotta Mousse treat pot (100 Baht) in chicken and blueberry or chicken and tuna flavors.

19.The Milestone Hotel by Red Carnation

The Milestone Hotel belongs to Red Carnation Hotels, who own what I think are some of the best dog-friendly hotels in the UK. Their “Four-Legged Friend’s Menu” combines comfort food with a gourmet twist and traditional English classics that my dog loves.

The Standouts: Raw Beef Tartare (~$17 USD) using high-quality steak with minimal prep, and a proper Rib Eye Steak (~$25 USD). Why not? We all love a rib-eye, and your dog deserves to enjoy one on holiday too.

20. Cameron House on Loch Lomond

A Scottish baronial pile on the banks of Loch Lomond with a dog menu organised into Slurpies, Innocent Hound Treats, Munchies and Tail Wags, printed inside a border of blue paw prints. The drinks list is the fun bit, a pumpkin spice latte and a strawberry daiquiri built for dogs, and the mains are honest plates of roast chicken, tuna, or sausage and mash.

The Standouts: The Pupkin Spice Latte of coconut milk, pumpkin purée, cinnamon and whipped cream (£7) and the Strawberry Dog-quiri of frozen strawberries, coconut water and Greek yoghurt (£7). Mains are £12: roast chicken with rice, peas and chicken broth, tuna with rice and steamed vegetables, or sausage and mash with gravy. Jude's ice cream for dogs is £6.

21. Royal Palms Resort and Spa, Phoenix

The Royal Paws Menu is printed inside a bone on a wallpaper of little blue bones, with a dog in a chef's hat at the bottom, and it is pure Arizona resort cheer. Simple grilled proteins for dinner, fruit and vegetables for snacks, and a Puppuccino or a Puparita to wash it down.

The Standouts: The Fido Fish Filet, a seared salmon fillet ($18), the Rebarkable Burger ($16) and Howl at the Fowl, grilled chicken breast ($13). Snacks are Pooch Butter (peanut butter and apple slices, $8), Chewdité (baby carrots and celery sticks, $8) and Doggy Blues, a bowl of blueberries ($9). The Puppuccino and the Puparita are $4 each.

22. Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows

Sleek, highly reliable California luxury right on the coast, balancing raw clean proteins with great whole carbs.

The Standouts: The Tail Wagger ($20), a clean plate of premium beef tenderloin, sweet potato, and green beans. Alternatively, the Bow Wow pairs organic chicken with Yukon gold potatoes and green peas ($18).

23. Omni Bedford Springs Resort

A historic resort destination that treats pets to specialized, highly digestible selections developed directly by their culinary team.

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The Standouts: Chopped Sirloin served clean with sweet peas and carrots ($19) or a simple Chicken and Rice plate ($19). For a hot summer afternoon, their Frozen Paws PB Treat ($6) is an absolute lifesaver.

24. QT Gold Coast

Kennel? Paw-lease. Good Boys Deserve QT. The Australian design hotel group's Pup Room Service Menu looks like a crumpled vintage diner card with the title stamped on in red, and it runs from 10.30am to 11pm. It is a short menu but a serious one, with a steak tartare and a beef and kidney plate in bone broth gravy, and the kitchen will cook something special for a dog with dietaries if you let them know.

The Standouts: The Steak Tartare of raw beef, mushrooms and egg yolk (AUD 25), Beef and Kidneys, rump steak with kidneys and bone broth gravy (AUD 25), and Chicken and Vegetables, steamed white chicken with roasted sweet potato, green peas and gravy (AUD 22). Treats run from pork ears (AUD 5) to a doggy ice cream cone (AUD 10), and the Puppuccino is warm puppy-approved milk with doggy chocolate (AUD 5).

25. Hotel Almfrieden, Ramsau am Dachstein

An Austrian mountain hotel in the Dachstein that takes dog dining seriously enough to print a proper Hunde Speisekarte, a dog menu with its own cover of a collie clearing an agility jump. Everything is cooked in the hotel kitchen from Austrian meat, every dish comes in 250g, 500g and 750g portions, and alongside the cooked plates there is a full raw BARF section with beef, game and horse mixes for dogs that eat that way at home. It is the most complete everyday dog menu in Europe and the prices are a fraction of the city hotels.

The Standouts: Cooked Austrian beef with fresh vegetables (€6.90 to €10.90), chicken breast with carrot julienne and rice (€5.90 to €9.90), roast turkey with a bouquet of vegetables (€5.50 to €9.50) and a fillet of local fish with vegetables and rice (€6.90 to €10.90). The raw Happy-Power-Mix of beef, offal, bone and tripe starts at €4.90, and there is a homemade salmon fillet dog ice cream for €5.

26. Harper Weddings

Recognizing that our dogs belong at the head table, this is an actual multi-course dog wedding package designed for furry guests attending a celebration (£35 per hound).

The Standouts: Pups get Lamb & Mint Koftes to start, followed by a Fish & Chips main (dried sprats and sweet potato fries over salmon and trout dog food). They even serve chamomile-infused Sleepy Bones as a midnight snack to calm anxious dogs when the wedding music gets loud.

27. Ginger and Baker

Operating out of their beautifully set up dog-friendly North Patio, the "GINGER and BARKer" menu hits that perfect clean canine nutrition sweet spot.

The Standouts: The Salmon, Brown Rice & Blueberry Bowl tossed with vitamin-rich kale ($14). For an afternoon pick-me-up, order a Paw-fogato ($3), which is a mountain of whipped cream topped with a pumpkin-peanut butter biscuit.

28. The Toasted Yolk Cafe

A brilliantly fun patio menu that completely leans into breakfast themes and cheeky liquid refreshments.

The Standouts: The Belly Rub Scramble packed with scrambled eggs, sausage, and kale ($5.99). You can pair it with a cup of Ruff Day (whipped cream in a cup for $1.99) or a fresh bowl of Pawsecco.

29. The Grey Mare

A quintessential British country pub that elevates a day out with your dog by utilizing grain-free ingredients and highly creative drink pairings.

The Standouts: House-poured Paw Star Martinis formulated with chicken and passionfruit (£3.50) alongside a gluten-free Doggie Sausage order straight from the pub's kitchen line (£1.50).

30. CRAVE Kitchen Cocktails

A highly creative patio menu that pairs great protein cuts with a beautiful philanthropic angle. A portion of all proceeds from this dog menu goes directly back to Noah's Ark Animal Sanctuary.

The Standouts: The Tail Wagger flat iron steak ($8) and Chewdités ($6), a play on charcuterie featuring fresh veggie sticks (carrots and celery) served with homemade peanut butter.

31. The Dolder Grand (Zurich, Switzerland)

This canine menu focuses on simple yet luxurious dishes, made from organic ingredients that cater to health-conscious dog owners. Personally, I really appreciate the simplicity of this menu; this is healthy food that you can feed to your dog every day without spoiling its diet, perfect for long stays.

The Standouts: Rice with cooked vegetables and beef (~$39 USD)—a premium option appealing to owners who want their dogs to enjoy the same luxury they do, or a regional Veal Sausage (~$20 USD) that adds a wonderful touch of local flavor.

32. Hammock Beach Golf Resort & Spa

A solid, completely straightforward Atlantic Grille patio layout that delivers clean protein staples at an incredibly reasonable price point.

The Standouts: Clean bowls of Salmon & Rice, Grilled Chicken Breast & Rice, or Ground Beef & Rice for just $6 each. They also have a Veggie Burger & Rice option ($8) labeled as Talullah's favorite meal.

Top Tips For Creating Your Own Dog Food Menu

Like many high-end hotels, you probably have a world-class chef who almost certainly has the skills to create an incredible canine menu for your guests. Still, even if you aren't a fancy five-star hotel, there is no reason why you cannot provide dog owners with an affordable and healthy menu option for their dogs.

Creating a dog menu that appeals to all audiences, palates, and use cases requires balancing everyday essentials and gourmet treats.

Mix Simple Staples with Indulgence: Start with simple, affordable options like scrambled eggs, rice with vegetables, or plain chicken, which are easy to prepare and satisfy the practical needs of dog owners. To elevate the experience, include premium dishes like filet mignon, salmon bowls, or custom dog-friendly desserts such as pupcakes or peanut butter cookies.

Prioritize Protein Variety: Variety is key. Always provide different meat options to suit hypoallergenic dogs. Many dogs (including my own) are allergic to chicken but not at all allergic to fish, lamb, or beef.

Make it Photogenic: Incorporating playful and creative options, like themed treats or seasonal specials, helps your menu stand out on social media! It is a unique opportunity to get shared all over the internet by delighted dog owners, and it is a welcome change from the endless pictures of prettily plated human food we usually see online and on instagram. More pretty dog food plates please!

Don’t forget to use locally sourced or organic ingredients to appeal to eco-conscious guests, and consider collaborating with a pet nutritionist to provide balanced, health-focused meals. By offering a thoughtful mix of convenience, indulgence, and creativity, your menu can cater to a wide range of dogs and delight their owners, who will quite happily spend more than usual on a great meal.

Allergy Considerations and Toxic Ingredients

When designing a canine menu, it’s not just about offering gourmet options, it’s about knowing what’s safe, healthy, and appropriate for all dogs. Many well-intentioned pet-friendly hotels make mistakes by including common allergens or dangerous foods because they’re not fully aware of canine dietary restrictions.

Common Food Allergies in Dogs

Just like humans, dogs can have severe food intolerances and allergies. When crafting a menu, offering hypoallergenic options ensures that all canine guests can enjoy a safe and satisfying meal.

Chicken & Beef: Despite being staples in many standard dog foods, chicken and beef are actually two of the most common protein allergens in dogs, frequently triggering skin infections and digestive issues. Always offer fish, lamb, or pork.

Dairy: Many dogs are lactose intolerant, meaning standard milk, cheese, and cream-based sauces will cause severe stomach upset, bloating, and diarrhea. Lean into lactose-free dairy formulations if you are serving treats or biscuits.

Grains (Wheat, Corn, and Soy): Many dogs struggle with grains, leading to itchy skin or ear flare-ups. Opting for grain-free bases or clean alternatives like sweet potato, quinoa, or brown rice is always your safest bet.

Provide a variety of proteins and offer alternatives like lamb, turkey, venison, or salmon for dogs who can't have chicken or beef. Use grain-free bases, dishes made with sweet potato, quinoa, or rice instead of wheat or corn are safe for grain-sensitive dogs. Include a dairy-free option, if a dish includes cheese, yogurt, or cream, ensure there’s a dairy-free alternative.

⚠️ Strict Kitchen Safety Mandate

No Alliums: Onions, garlic, chives, and leeks are highly toxic to dogs and cause hemolytic anemia. Human broths and stocks can never be shared with dogs.

Zero Seasoning: All proteins must be cooked entirely plain. High sodium loads put severe stress on a dog's kidneys, avoid seasoning at all costs.

The Xylitol Danger: If your pastry kitchen is baking house treats or utilizing peanut butter, check every single ingredient label. Xylitol (often used as a sugar alternative) is rapidly fatal to dogs even in tiny amounts.

If you need some help putting together a canine menu, or you think that your menu is better than these and deserves to be ranked here, please get in touch!

Since publishing this guide, we have taken the economics of the hotel dog menu apart in a full research paper, The Highest Margin Plate in the Hotel, which sets out how hotels turn dog food into one of the highest margin lines on the menu, and includes a complete guide to building a dog menu safely.

Article first published on 01/26/25 and updated on 10/12/2026.