# Seasonal Pet-Friendly Menus Okini Attracts Pet Parents to Its Patio with Dog-Friendly Refreshments By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2024-08-20 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pet-friendly-menu References: [ca.finance.yahoo](https://ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/restaurants-increasingly-welcoming-dogs-pawgaritas-100015102.html) & [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/C7pKjHQPdk9/)  [Pet-friendly restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cesar-restaurant-weekend-2025) are on the rise around the world and in Canada, Vancouver’s Okini Restaurant and Bar attracts pet parents to its sunny patio with a lavish, [seasonal pet-friendly menu](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taste-of-the-world) exclusively for “VIPaws.” On the dog-friendly seasonal menu, pets indulge in AAA steak served with duck fat potatoes and broccolini, and golden eagle sablefish with apple broth and zucchini. Alongside pet-safe bites, the restaurant offers a “pawgarita” and a beef liver-dusted, pepperoni-topped “pawtini” to keep pets happy and hydrated. Catering to a [new generation of pet owners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portland-pet-food-company) who go above and beyond to treat their pets as well as family, establishments like Okini provide specially crafted dishes that ensure pets dine in style and are exceptionally well-nourished. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 27% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/pets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Luxury Pet Menus:** Restaurants are curating high-end, seasonal menus tailored specifically for pets, enhancing the pet dining experience with gourmet offerings. - **Pet Wellness Drinks:** Exclusive beverage options such as 'pawgaritas' and 'pawtinis' are emerging, focusing on pet-friendly ingredients to keep pets hydrated and delighted. - **Pet-centric Hospitality:** Hospitality venues are increasingly designing spaces and services that cater to pet owners, providing an inclusive and comfortable environment for both pets and their owners. ### Who This Affects Most - **Restaurant Industry:** Restaurants are adopting pet-friendly policies and introducing specialized menus to attract pet-owning customers, enhancing the dining experience. - **Pet Food and Beverage:** The pet food and beverage sector is expanding with upscale offerings and novel drink options designed to appeal to health-conscious pet owners. - **Hospitality and Leisure:** Hotels, bars, and restaurants are innovating to become more pet-inclusive, shaping a new segment in the hospitality industry that caters to pet-owning clientele. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dog-Friendly Patio Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dog-patio-menu.md) - [Dog-Friendly Patio Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beertown-public-house.md) - [Pet-Inclusive Dining](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Pet-friendly-hospitality.md) - [Pet-Friendly Victoria Breweries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moon-under-water.md) - [Dog-Centric Summer Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pup-menu.md) - [Dog-Friendly Tasting Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dogue.md) - [Canine-Friendly Restaurant Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cafe-villa.md) - [Dog-Friendly QSR Patties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pup-patty.md) - [Dog-Friendly Dining Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cesar-restaurant-weekend-2025.md)