8 of the best SC restaurants that will get your dog’s tail wagging in 2024, Yelp says
For dog owners, spring weather means taking your four-legged friend outside for long walks and adventures.
But what do you do if you get hungry and want to try one of South Carolina’s better rated restaurants? Leaving your fur baby outside while you dine is not much of an option.
Fortunately, there is a solution.
Some restaurants are dog friendly and even encourage customers to bring their pets along to enjoy the atmosphere and tasty food. And given that there are so many dog lovers out there, the crowd-sourced review site Yelp keeps track of restaurants that are pet friendly.
Below are eight of the best-rated restaurants in South Carolina that are dog friendly, Yelp says.
Columbia
Pawleys Front Porch
Address: 827 Harden St.
Located in Columbia’s lively Five Points district, Pawleys has been serving up tasty food for years now. And like its name implies, Pawleys has a large front porch, perfect for bringing your pet pooch for a bit of outdoor fun.
While Pawleys has plenty of food options, its well known for its burgers. According to its website, Pawleys grinds its beef daily from the highest quality Angus chuck roast, seasons it with a secret blend of special spices and patties the 8 ounce burgers by hand.
Cafe Strudel
Address: 300 State St.
Dogs are more than welcome at this eatery’s outdoor patio.
Cafe Strudel has a wide selection of breakfast offerings, from breakfast quesadillas and French toast to cinnamon pancakes, salmon and grits and omelets. For lunch and dinner, the restaurant provides burgers, sandwiches, tacos and wings.
Charleston
Poogan’s Porch
Address: 72 Queen St.
Another restaurant promoting a porch means another place where you can bring your furry friend. In fact, Poogan’s Porch was named after a former neighborhood dog in the area. He once graciously accepted table scraps from every family on the block on Queen Street and most preferred hanging out at the porch of the home that would become Poogan’s Porch, the restaurant’s website states. He even stayed and greeted customers when the restaurant opened in 1976 until his death in 1979.
Little Palm
Address: 237 Meeting St.
Little Palm is an outdoor, poolside cafe and cocktail bar that’s open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night drinks. And because it features so much open space, it’s a great spot to bring dog if you’re hungry or just want a quick drink. From coconut French toast with a mimosa to shrimp rolls and smash burgers, Little Palm has a good, tasty menu selection.
Myrtle Beach
Pier 14 Restaurant and Lounge
Address: 1306 North Ocean Blvd.
Self-described as one of Myrtle Beach’s most popular oceanfront restaurants, Pier 14 started out as a nightclub in 1984. However, the concept didn’t take off as expected and so the place was later shifted into a restaurant. Given it’s open atmosphere and its location by the ocean makes it a wonderful place to bring your favorite pooch. And since it is an oceanfront restaurant, there are plenty of savory seafood options to enjoy while you’re there.
Grand Strand Brewing
Address: 819 N Kings Hwy
There’s plenty of outdoor seating for you and your dog at Grand Strand Brewing. Come enjoy a variety of beers made by the beach or one of its many tasty food offerings.
Greenville
Gather GVL
Address: 126 Augusta St
What’s better for a dog than a restaurant with outdoor seating? How about full outdoor food court?
Gather GVL, located at the west end of downtown Greenville, offers a wide variety of food, from pizza and sushi, to tacos and chicken. And almost all of the vendors have a vegan and or gluten free option. The food hall also has a full bar and vendors who serve craft beer, frozen wine drinks, mimosas and cocktails.
Swamp Rabbit Cafe and Grocery
Address: 205 Cedar Lane Rd
Swamp Rabbit Cafe and Grocery was created with a communal spirit that’s welcoming of everyone, including pets. The spot was created in 2011 by two friends who wanted to buy, sell and cook with local foods and support the area. The establishment partners with hundreds of local farmers and food makers to bring food to the community. Whether you’re shopping for fresh fruit or would like a latte, sandwich and cinnamon roll, Swamp Rabbit has you covered.
