Restaurants & Bars

Patios, breweries, and cafes that welcome dogs, each one checked.

46 placesEvery place checked Oct 2026

Top picks

Dog menus and Michelin-recognized kitchens, all checked.

Dog menuSaltwater CowboysMount Pleasant · Waterfront seafood Dog menuRita's Seaside GrilleFolly Beach · American, BBQ and seafood Michelin Bib GourmandLeon's Oyster ShopDowntown · Oysters and fried chicken Michelin listedThe Obstinate DaughterSullivan's Island · Southern with French, Italian, Spanish 1 Michelin StarMalagón Mercado y TaperiaDowntown · Spanish tapas Dog menuEllis Creek Fish CampJames Island · Seafood fish camp Dog menuLawrence's Seafood CompanyIsle of Palms · Seafood Dog menuCharleston Sports Pub (West Ashley)West Ashley · American pub food Dog menuCharleston Sports Pub (James Island)James Island · American pub food Dog menuCharleston Sports Pub (Mount Pleasant)Mount Pleasant · American pub food

Downtown 18

Brewery · Downtown

Edmund's Oast Brewing Co & Taproom

Brewery taproom kitchen · Brunch Sun · Lunch · Dinner

Dogs: Patio, courtyard, and turf field

Good to know: outside only, not inside.

Bar · Downtown

Bay Street Biergarten

German-inspired Southern · Brunch Sat–Sun · Lunch · Dinner

Dogs: Patio, about 8 dog tables

Restaurant · Downtown

Lewis Barbecue

Texas barbecue · Lunch · Dinner

Dogs: Large backyard patio

Good to know: no reservations.

Café · Downtown

Kudu Coffee & Wine

Coffee, pastries, wine · Coffee

Dogs: Courtyard and The Garden

Brewery · Downtown

Revelry Brewing

Brewery · Lunch · Dinner

Dogs: Rooftop

Good to know: steep outdoor stairs to the roof.

Restaurant · Downtown

Poogan's Porch

Southern · Brunch Daily · Dinner

Dogs: Front porch

Good to know: outdoor seating not guaranteed: request it; likely no in bad weather.

Restaurant · Downtown

Edmund's Original

Lowcountry tavern · Brunch Sun · Dinner

Dogs: The Bower: covered courtyard bar

Good to know: walk-in only.

Café · Downtown

Brown Dog Deli

Dogs: Outdoors

Restaurant · Downtown

Eli's Table

American and Lowcountry · Dinner

Dogs: Back patio and courtyard

Good to know: dinner only.

Restaurant · Downtown

Leon's Oyster Shop

Oysters and fried chicken · Lunch · Dinner

Dogs: Multiple patios

Good to know: walk-in waitlist (reservations only for 6 to 12).

Restaurant · Downtown

Malagón Mercado y Taperia

Spanish tapas · Lunch · Dinner

Dogs: Outdoor seating

Restaurant · Downtown

Xiao Bao Biscuit

Asian comfort food · Lunch · Dinner

Dogs: Umbrella-shaded patio

Restaurant · Downtown

39 Rue de Jean

French brasserie

Dogs: Sidewalk patio

Restaurant · Downtown

Taco Boy (Downtown)

Tacos · Lunch · Dinner

Dogs: Large street-level patio

Restaurant · Downtown

Church and Union

Modern American · Brunch Fri–Sun · Lunch · Dinner

Dogs: Patio

Restaurant · Downtown

The Daily

Coffee and cafe · Breakfast · Lunch · Coffee

Dogs: Outdoor seating

Restaurant · Downtown

Park & Grove

American · Brunch Sat–Sun · Lunch · Dinner

Dogs: Patio

Restaurant · Downtown

Le Farfalle

Italian · Dinner

Dogs: Patio (walk-in only)

Good to know: dinner only; patio is walk-in, no reservations.

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Mount Pleasant 8

Restaurant · Mount Pleasant

Saltwater Cowboys

Waterfront seafood

Dogs: Patio and gazebo bar

Restaurant · Mount Pleasant

Tavern & Table

Waterfront seafood

Dogs: Lower dock only, lounge chairs

Good to know: lounge chairs, not dining tables.

Restaurant · Mount Pleasant

Page's Okra Grill

Southern · Breakfast · Brunch Sat–Sun · Lunch · Dinner

Dogs: Covered patio

Bar · Mount Pleasant

Red's Ice House

Seafood · Lunch · Dinner

Dogs: Big covered creekside patio

Good to know: long waits at peak times.

Restaurant · Mount Pleasant

The Shelter Kitchen + Bar

Dogs: Large patio

Bar · Mount Pleasant

Coleman Public House

Tap room: burgers and seafood · Brunch Sat–Sun · Lunch · Dinner

Dogs: Large patio with picnic tables

Restaurant · Mount Pleasant

Crave Kitchen & Cocktails

Dogs: Open-air patio

Good to know: weather permitting.

Bar · Mount Pleasant

Charleston Sports Pub (Mount Pleasant)

American pub food · Lunch · Dinner

Dogs: Patio. Ask staff where dogs may sit.

Make a day of it: pair lunch with a walk and a dog park. Plan today →

Folly Beach 6

Restaurant · Folly Beach

Rita's Seaside Grille

American, BBQ and seafood · Breakfast · Brunch Sat–Sun · Lunch · Dinner

Dogs: Covered patio

Restaurant · Folly Beach

Folly Beach Crab Shack

Dogs: Outdoor deck

Good to know: folly location only.

Restaurant · Folly Beach

Taco Boy (Folly Beach)

Tacos · Lunch · Dinner

Dogs: Large patio

Café · Folly Beach

Lost Dog Cafe

Breakfast and lunch · Breakfast · Lunch

Dogs: Patio

Good to know: long weekend waits: go early.

Bar · Folly Beach

Chico Feo

Tacos and street food · Lunch · Dinner

Dogs: Outdoor-only venue

Restaurant · Folly Beach

Loggerhead's Beach Grill

Dogs: Big deck

Good to know: tight for several dogs.

Sullivan's Island 5

Restaurant · Sullivan's Island

Poe's Tavern

Burgers and pub food

Dogs: Outdoor dining areas

Good to know: only about 3 dog tables in cold or rain.

Restaurant · Sullivan's Island

Sullivan's Fish Camp

Seafood · Brunch Sat–Sun · Lunch · Dinner

Dogs: Side patio

Restaurant · Sullivan's Island

Home Team BBQ (Sullivan's Island)

Barbecue · Lunch · Dinner

Dogs: Covered patio

Bar · Sullivan's Island

Dunleavy's Pub

Dogs: Outdoor tables

Restaurant · Sullivan's Island

The Obstinate Daughter

Southern with French, Italian, Spanish · Brunch Sat–Sun · Lunch · Dinner

Dogs: Patio

Good to know: patio is walk-in only, not reservable.

Hot day? Pick Covered above, and walk early or late. Heat warning signs →

James Island 3

Restaurant · James Island

Ellis Creek Fish Camp

Seafood fish camp · Lunch · Dinner

Dogs: Picnic tables over the marsh

Good to know: limited parking.

Restaurant · James Island

Bowens Island Restaurant

Oysters and seafood · Lunch · Dinner

Dogs: Deck over the marsh

Good to know: call ahead for private events.

Bar · James Island

Charleston Sports Pub (James Island)

American pub food · Lunch · Dinner

Dogs: Patio. Ask staff where dogs may sit.

Isle of Palms 3

Restaurant · Isle of Palms

Lawrence's Seafood Company

Dogs: Waterfront deck

Restaurant · Isle of Palms

Acme Lowcountry Kitchen

Southern coastal · Breakfast · Brunch Daily · Dinner

Dogs: Shaded back patio

Good to know: busy: reservations recommended.

Restaurant · Isle of Palms

Coconut Joe's Beach Grill

Dogs: Covered oceanfront deck

North Charleston 2

Brewery · North Charleston

Freehouse Brewery

Wood-fired pizza · Dinner

Dogs: Riverside beer garden

Good to know: leash required.

Bar · North Charleston

DIG in the Park

Dogs: Large patio and fenced grassy play area

West Ashley 1

Bar · West Ashley

Charleston Sports Pub (West Ashley)

American pub food · Lunch · Dinner

Dogs: Patio. Ask staff where dogs may sit.

Questions people ask

Which Charleston restaurants have a dog menu?

Saltwater Cowboys, Rita's Seaside Grille, Ellis Creek Fish Camp, Lawrence's Seafood Company, Charleston Sports Pub (West Ashley), Charleston Sports Pub (James Island) and Charleston Sports Pub (Mount Pleasant) have a menu for dogs. Dog menus →

Where can I get brunch with my dog in Charleston?

12 dog-friendly spots serve brunch, most on weekends, in Downtown, Folly Beach, Isle of Palms, Mount Pleasant and Sullivan's Island. Brunch with your dog →

Where can we eat with a dog if it rains?

These have covered seating for dogs: Rita's Seaside Grille, Poe's Tavern, Edmund's Original, Home Team BBQ (Sullivan's Island), Leon's Oyster Shop, Page's Okra Grill, Coconut Joe's Beach Grill and Red's Ice House. Tap Covered above to see them all.

Can my dog sit inside?

Usually not. Food safety rules generally keep pet dogs out of indoor dining, so the places here welcome dogs outside, on patios and decks. Each page says where dogs may sit.