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Dog Friendly American Restaurants in Columbia, SC

There are 51 pet friendly American restaurants in Columbia 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 Columbia. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly Publico

Publico

Located in the vibrant Five Points neighborhood of Columbia, SC is the dog-friendly Publico! They welcome leashed pups at outdoor tables on their spacious patio and even offer a special dog menu that includes peanut butter bacon biscuits, turkey and seafood casserole. For humans, the menu features items such as coconut quinoa and kale salad, stuffed chorizo quesadillas, tuna poke or lemon pepper chicken tacos, Thai shrimp burgers, bulgogi beef ramen and 54 local and craft beers on tap. Proceeds from their dog menu are donated to a local animal charity.

Pet Friendly Pawley's Front Porch

Pawley's Front Porch

Pawley's Front Porch

Pawley's Front Porch is a dog-friendly eatery in Columbia, SC, where Fido can join you inside or on their covered front porch. Their menu features delicious award-winning burgers that were featured on Food Network's "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives." You can also enjoy hand-cut fries, salads, tacos, wraps, fried catfish, hot dogs and more.

Burger Tavern 77

Burger Tavern 77

Burger Tavern 77 is a dog-friendly restaurant in Columbia, SC, where Fido can join you at an outdoor table, weather permitting. They offer a great selection of burgers (with a build your own option), chicken sandwiches, salads, and 28 beers on draft.

Grill Marks

Grill Marks is a pet-friendly burger joint located right in the heart of The Vista in Columbia, SC. The enclosed patio provides year-round seating for dogs. Water bowls and bones are available upon request.

Hickory Tavern

Sports bar and grill serves tasty fare such as burgers, wings, shrimp po-boys, crab legs, and ribeye steaks. Outdoor tables welcome dogs.

Tombo Grille

Tombo Grill has four dog-friendly tables and offers a menu of handcrafted, modern takes on Southern comfort food. At the bar, you'll find plenty of options including beer, wine, and cocktails.

McAlister's Deli

McAlister's Deli

McAlister's Deli is a dog-friendly restaurant on Columbiana Dr. This deli has ten tables outside for dogs and their owners. Their chefs are proud to serve food prepared with fresh ingredients made to order. The crafted sandwiches on the menu are the specialty of the kitchen. Meat eaters can indulge in the McAlister's Club, the King Club, horseradish roast beef and cheddar, garden fresh turkey, or the black cherry and ham sandwich. Vegetarians can indulge in their new veggie sandwich or the four cheese griller, a mom-made favorite prepared their way. If you like the sound of ginormous spuds, you can order one of their topped potatoes instead, like the black Angus roast beef spud. Please note that table service isn't available, so you'll need to tie your dog up while you order inside.

Zack's Sandwich Shack

Zack's Sandwich Shack

Zack's Sandwich Shack is a casual dog-friendly restaurant in Columbia, SC. Fido is welcome to accompany you beside an outdoor table while you enjoy a hot or cold sub sandwich, salad, or dessert. Table service isn't provided so guests must go inside alone to collect a menu and place their order before rejoining Fido outside. Speciality subs are served with a pickle, dipping sauce, and your choice of choice of chips, potato salad, pasta salad, or a cup of soup. Zack's also offer Daily Blue Plate Specials which feature larger dishes such as meatloaf and chicken pot pie.

Rosewood Market & Deli

Rosewood Market & Deli

Rosewood Market & Deli is Columbia, SC's original natural foods market, dating back to 1973, offering a wide selection of deli eats and dog-friendly patio seating.

Polliwogs

Polliwogs prides itself on serving savory Southern cuisine using locally sourced ingredients from in and around the region. Menu options include Charleston fried shrimp, Buffalo oysters, Carolina smoked pork, low-country po'boys, and Palmetto burgers. Covered deck seating is dog friendly at this Columbia, SC, eatery.

Mr. Friendly's

Amazing Southern cuisine like fried yellow grits, buttermilk fried chicken, and the dirty chicken sandwich. Outdoor seating is perfect for bringing Fido.

Hooters

Hooters, located in Columbia, is a well-known bar and eatery that offers up an array of tasty pub grub served by the famed Hooters Girls. Choose from menu options including appetizers, wings, salads, sandwiches, tacos, burgers, seafood, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Start off with a cold beer and an order of the Tex Mex Nachos - fresh chips topped with cheese, chili, guacamole, lettuce, pico de gallo, jalapenos, sour cream, and zesty chipotle sauce. Next, chow down on the Baja Fish Tacos with grilled or crispy fish, pico de gallo, fresh cabbage, and special sauce. Or go for the Texas Cheesesteak Sandwich with steak, sauteed onions, green peppers, mushrooms, provolone cheese, queso, Daytona Beach sauce, pico de gallo, and sliced jalapenos!

Spotted Salamander Cafe and Catering

Spotted Salamander Cafe and Catering

The Spotted Salamander is a Southern cafe offering six dog-friendly tables on the front porch where you can enjoy some light bites and beverages with Fido.

Crossings Deli

Crossings Deli welcomes dogs at one table. This neighborhood deli is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The breakfast menu offers sandwiches, pastries, healthy options, and Iron Brew Coffee. Soups, salads, wraps, sandwiches, vegetarian items, and daily specials are for lunch and dinner. Crossings Deli is open Monday through Thursday from 8am until 6pm, and Friday 8am until 4pm.

Carolina Cafe & Catering Co

Carolina Cafe & Catering Co

Fido can join you at an outdoor table at the dog-friendly Carolina Cafe & Catering Co, located in the Historic Horseshoe District of downtown Columbia. The menu features gourmet sandwiches, salads, homemade soups and bagels. They also serve fresh coffee, hot and cold specialty drinks, and freshly baked pastries.

McAlister's Deli

McAlister's Deli

McAlister's Deli is a dog-friendly restaurant in Columbia, SC. This deli has two tables outside for dogs and their owners. Their chefs are proud to serve food prepared with fresh ingredients made to order. The crafted sandwiches on the menu are the specialty of the kitchen. Meat eaters can indulge in the McAlister's Club, the King Club, horseradish roast beef and cheddar, garden fresh turkey, or the black cherry and ham sandwich. Vegetarians can indulge in their new veggie sandwich or the four cheese griller, a mom-made favorite prepared their way. If you like the sound of ginormous spuds, you can order one of their topped potatoes instead, like the black Angus roast beef spud. Please note that table service isn't available, so you'll need to tie your dog up while you order inside.

Roly Poly Rolled Sandwiches

Roly Poly Rolled Sandwiches

Roly Poly Rolled Sandwiches on Sumter Street has eight pet-friendly outdoor tables, so you are welcome to bring your dog along. Fans of wrapped sandwiches will want to check out Roly Poly Rolled Sandwiches, which has dozens of hot and cold sammies, wrapped up in white or wheat tortilla shells. Choose from options like Basil Cashew Chicken, Key West Cuban, and Classic Tuna Melt. You can even build your own wrap. Pressed sandwiches are made panini-style, but using the tortilla instead. There are also daily soups and salads. Please note that table service isn't available, so your dog will need to be tied up outside when you go in to order.

Chicken Salad Chick

Chicken Salad Chick

Claiming to take a Southern favorite to a whole new level, Chicken Salad Chick is a dog-friendly neighborhood destination in Columbia. Chicken Salad Chick offers three outdoor tables to dog owners wanting to dig into a Pimento Cheese BLT alongside their furry friend. The restaurant's menu is made up of pimento cheese, salads, soups, sides, signature sandwiches, and twelve different chicken salad flavors including Barbie-Q, Fruity Fran, Olivia's Old South, and Jalapeno Holly. Please note that table service isn't available, so your dog will need to be tied up outside when you go in to order.

East Bay Deli

East Bay Deli is a dog-friendly, locally owned NY style deli in Columbia SC, serving up fresh made sandwiches, wraps, spuds, salads, hot dogs & more! Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table. Ask cashier for a souvenir EBD dog bowl with water for your pup!

Hampton Place Cafe

Hampton Place Cafe

Dogs are welcome at three outdoor tables at this deli. Hampton Place Cafe serves sandwiches, quiche, salads, soups, lasagna, and nachos. Try the Hampton Club sandwich with sliced turkey breast, ham, crisp bacon, Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, and mustard and mayonnaise on toasted bread. Order a sweet tea or lemonade to wash it all down. Hampton Place Cafe is popular with USC students and business people at lunch time. Hampton Place Cafe is open Monday through Friday from 10:30am until 4pm.

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