Dog Friendly Restaurants in Charleston, SC

There are 160 dog-friendly restaurants in Charleston that welcome dogs at their outdoor tables. Need help to decide where to eat? Here’s a detailed description of each restaurant, along with pictures and reviews from other dog owners. Coming from out of town? Get a discounted rate on pet friendly hotels in Charleston. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly FUEL Charleston
FUEL Charleston FUEL Cantina is a dog-friendly restaurant in downtown Charleston, where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table. Featured on Food Network's Diners, Drive Ins and Dives, Fuel has a tropical setting housed in an old gas station with an indoor/outdoor bar and one of Charleston’s largest patios. The ambiance strikes a balance between relaxation and nostalgia. FUEL Charleston serves Caribbean influenced cuisine using simple ingredients accompanied by affordable beers, signature cocktails, and unique wines. See Details
Pet Friendly California Dreaming
California Dreaming Bring Fido to California Dreaming in Charleston, SC, for waterfront dining overlooking the Ashley River and marina. Be sure to order one of their award-winning salads served with a honey butter-laden croissant. Other popular menu items include prime rib, fried oyster and shrimp po' boy sandwiches, and grilled barbecue chicken. Leashed pups are welcome to join their owners on the dog-friendly wrap-around outdoor deck and bar. See Details
Poogan's Porch For some Southern fare and hospitality, bring Fido to Poogan's Porch. This charming restaurant is located one block off Main Street in Charleston's Historic District. Guests line up on the weekends for brunch dishes like chicken and waffles, shrimp and grits, and crab cake eggs Benedict; so expect a short wait. Sip on a cup of coffee, glass of sweet tea, or a refreshing mimosa from the bar and enjoy a warm biscuit while you wait. Dogs are welcome to accompany their owners while they dine on the pet-friendly front porch, weather permitting. See Details
Taco Boy Charleston Fido will love the fiesta atmosphere at Taco Boy in downtown Charleston, SC. Spend the afternoon with old or new friends on the dog-friendly patio sampling freshly made guacamole and salsas with chips, grilled fish tacos, and pineapple-infused or Cadillac margaritas. Taco Boy is very dog friendly, so your pup may make some new friends, too! See Details
Crave Kitchen & Cocktails Located within Seaside Farms in Mount Pleasant, Crave Kitchen & Cocktails has a dog-friendly, year-round patio that is a great meeting spot for yappy hour. The Southern menu includes a decadent mac and cheese, grilled and roasted cedar plank salmon seasoned with garlic and rosemary, and buttermilk fried chicken topped with foie gras and truffle gravy. Open daily for lunch and dinner, and weekend brunch. See Details
Brown Dog Deli Brown Dog Deli is a dog-friendly eatery in Charleston, SC, where Fido can join you at an outdoor table. Their menu features large deli salads, juicy hot dogs, and vegan/vegetarian/gluten-free options. See Details
Eli's Table Eli's Table is a pet-friendly restaurant in Charleston, SC. Their menu includes crispy oyster salad, day boat scallops, duck & waffles and center cut pork chops. Outdoor seating welcomes dogs and comes with cold water & tasty treats. See Details
39 Rue de Jean Dogs are welcome on the bar's sidewalk patio at 39 Rue de Jean, a quaint French cafe in Charleston, SC. Featuring traditional brasserie cuisine, "Rue" is a spot where Charlestonians meet to break bread and clink glasses of beer and wine. Popular menu items include steak frites, coq au vin, escargots, and inexplicably good sushi. Open daily for lunch and dinner, and brunch on Sunday. See Details
Kudu Coffee & Craft Beer Kudu Coffee & Craft Beer in Charleston, SC, offers and extensive menu of coffee and teas, bottled juices, cookies, croissants, muffins, sandwiches, and over 20 craft beers on tap. There is no table service on the dog-friendly patio, so Fido will need to wait outside while you go in to order. See Details
Swig & Swine Check out Swig & Swine, a dog-friendly barbecue restaurant in Charleston, SC that welcomes pups at umbrella-covered outdoor tables. Their menu features a selection of appetizers and salads, meat by the pound, and BBQ plates and sandwiches. A variety of cocktails, whiskey and beer is also available. See Details
Pearlz Oyster Bar Featuring four dog-friendly sidewalk tables, Pearlz Oyster Bar is a downtown destination for seafood lovers in Charleston, SC. Favorite dishes include warm crab dip with bacon, grilled flatbread triangles, blackened or grilled catch of the day, and fresh fish tacos. See Details
Lowdown Oven & Bar (L.D.O.B) The Lowdown offers burgers, pizza, and hearty sandwiches like the meatball, Cuban twist, and pulled BBQ pork. Outdoor seating is dog friendly. See Details
Juanita Greenberg's Nacho Royale Head to Charleston's Upper King Street with Fido in tow for some Tex-Mex food and margaritas at Juanita Greenberg's Nacho Royale. Sit with your pup at covered seating, and nosh on all kinds of nachos (try the tofu!), Monterey Jack-filled quesadillas, crisp salads topped with shrimp, and gigantic one-pound burritos. Wash it all down with a top-shelf margarita or an ice cold cerveza. See Details
Bay Street Biergarten Dogs are welcome at eight outdoor tables at this Bay Street gastropub inspired by the beer halls of Munich. Craft beer flows from over thirty taps, and high-quality food is served at Bay Street Biergarten. Menu items include soft pretzels served with Lusty Monk mustard and beer cheese, pimento cheese bites, fish and chips, pork schnitzel, brats, and burgers. Bay Street Biergarten is open daily for lunch, dinner, and drinks from 11am until 2am. Brunch is served on the weekends. See Details
Ellis Creek Fish Camp Ellis Creek Fish Camp in Charleston offers a casual camp-like setting with a large, dog-friendly outdoor dining area consisting of picnic tables, booths, and marsh-site seating for guests to comfortably dine with their canine. Be sure to ask for their dog menu called, “Tail Waggin Menu” that includes tasty treats such as beef stew, a salmon plate, and a dessert from King of Pups. Patrons can fill their bellies with mouthwatering options like ceviche, catfish bites, oyster po'boys, crab cake sandwiches, shrimp and grits, fried flounder, and lobster tails. See Details
East Bay Deli - Downtown East Bay Deli - Downtown Charleston is a dog-friendly, New York style deli that offers classic gourmet sandwiches and wraps, savory soups, crisp salads, chili dogs, loaded baked potatoes, and cheesecake for dessert. Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table. See Details
The Park Cafe The Park Cafe in Charleston, SC, is fine dining in a casual setting for breakfast, lunch, brunch, or dinner. The front covered patio is dog friendly and the staff has water and occasional treats available for visiting canines. See Details
Three Little Birds Cafe & Catering Dogs are welcome at six outdoor tables at this friendly breakfast cafe. Three Little Birds Cafe serves breakfast until 3pm every day and salads and sandwiches for lunch. At breakfast, choose from bagel breakfast sandwiches, huevos rancheros, omelets, egg scrambles, and pancakes. Lunchtime favorites include crab cake sandwich on challah bread, rosemary ham and smoked gouda on Tuscan bread, and grilled fruit salad over mixed greens with red wine vinaigrette. See Details
Butcher & Bee Butcher and Bee is open Monday through Tuesday from 8:00am to 9:00pm, Wednesday through Friday from 8:00am to 10:00pm, Saturday from 10:00am to 10:00pm, and Sunday from 10:00am to 9:00pm. This unique eatery offers a mix of American, Mediterranean, and Middle Eastern cuisines with a modern and sophisticated twist. Snag a seat at one of their three pet-friendly outdoor tables and enjoy a meal with Fido by your side. Choose from menu options like smoked salmon toast, sandwiches, rice bowls, salads, burgers, and more. For lunch, try the beef belly banh mi, with miso mayo, slaw, jalapenos, herbs, sweet soy, and peanuts. For dinner, dig into something a bit heartier, like the lamb ribs with fennel, coriander, and pomegranate. See Details
Charleston, SC, US