50 Best Dog Friendly Restaurants Charleston

“FABULOUS smoked brisket/turkey ...sides are southern at its best...Local favorite....can't wait to go back!!!!!“

“Leon's is literally in my dreams! My boyfriend and I went there for the first time three years ago. It blew our minds! Affordable, delicious food, and such a fun atmosphere. We returned a couple of times on the same trip. We live in NJ... and set up a trip last year JUST to go to Leons. I am actually scared to post a review because I selfishly want to keep it a secret for my boyfriend and I. Man, if you like chicken and oysters... you cannot go wrong. Damn, now I need to set up another trip. :)“

“Delicious meal & friendly staff“

“What an amazing place! Went without reservations..told them it was my 70th birthday! Got a great table for 2 in back dining room…food was amazing! Our waiter Brian was the best! When I was disappointed that the didn’t have an apple dessert I wanted he had someone go across the street to get me one with a candle on it! And Josh brought us a glass of champagne… they didn’t know us …just met us.. and treated us to make my night extra special! Try High Cotton you will love it! ( we had the Filet and crab cakes)“

“Great food and service. Highly recommend.“

“I have mixed feelings. Our first visit was over a decade ago and it was wonderful. Our anniversary was yesterday and it was an ok experience. We sat in the courtyard AB’s was placed under the above heater. We started smelling gas and the heat never reached the table area. So we were freezing. The appetizers were wonderful. The couple got seated next to us ten minutes after us and received their food first. Was told about different and best food options and a dessert menu. We were not given either. Bbq in the shrimp and grits was over powering any other flavor. Husband got fish and grits and it was excellent. Not a 0 but I’m in no hurry to go back or recommend to anyone else. Ruined my anniversary to be honest….“

“Exceptional wine selections in self serve machines and an owner that is extremely knowledgeable about wines throughout the world! Great service and a wonderful positive vibe. I can't wait to go back!“

“Simply perfection! The oyster selection is otherworldly. The chargrilled oysters the best Ive had in my life. (Florida born an culinary chef.) The peel & eat shrimp so plump and served ice cold I have craved them since I had them. The service was above and beyond. The atmosphere encouraged private chatter but also conversation with next table easily. Friendly and cheerful and above all excellent food served with smiles, suggestions, and ease. I will never visit Charleston again without making sure to dine here. (Do not eat the soup. I actually sent it back to the kitchen. Never have I had to do that. ) Highly recommend again and again for everything else.“

“I am staying here now. The staff is excellent to say the least. But we had some issues with our room when we got here. They did try to accommodate us. They knew it was our anniversary and i am surprised that not even a complimentary dinner or even a bottle of wine was given. This year s not a cheap hotel so when spending this type of money to offer a dinner or a bottle of wine would have been nice.“

“Edmund’s Original is one of our favorite restaurants in Charleston. It’s the perfect mix of quality and price, with a team that always makes us feel right at home. I can’t speak highly enough of this place. Whenever someone comes to visit from out of town, we bring them to EO so they can get a taste of what we’re fortunate to enjoy regularly. The food is phenomenal - from the fried chicken to the burger to the steak, and everything in between. The beer selection is top notch. In-house developed cocktails are creative, while the classics are on point if that’s more your speed. The chocolate cake and an espresso martini are the perfect touch to finish it all off! Oh, and don’t sleep on the special events they host! When the chef teams up with other chef’s from around the state, they always deliver a unique and delicious experience!“

“😃 great well-crafted coffee drinks with fresh pastries.“

“Fabulous. And if you're impatient, the sro.. best service in the house!“

“D’Al’s never disappoints. Have been coming for the last decade and still remains our favorite pizza place in charleston. Addicted to the chauncinator“

“I would definitely recommend S.N.O.B. for the quality of their food only. My friends and I were there on March 24, 2025, during an unexpected cold snap. We're from Florida and the weather was cold, windy and brutal. The four of us were seated at a table that was almost smack dab in front of the entrance door. Thus, people were constantly coming in and out. The manager should have had enough forethought to not place a table there, let alone sit people there in low fifty degree weather and high winds. We just wanted to get our food and get out.“

“What a fun place for a girl’s night out. We had prompt and courteous service. The atmosphere was one that made our night special and intimate. The food was outstanding. I had the chicken that the server recommended and the way the flavors worked together was magical. I highly recommend eating here and will hope to be back myself.“

“Great food awesome atmosphere. Service was awesome. Ate at the bar and it was perfect“

“We had a lovely dinner at The James. I have a restricted diet and they wendy out if their way to make sure I was accommodated. There were 4 of us and everyone enjoyed our evening. Our server, Jessica was first class as were everyone we came in contact with. Would highly recommend The James.“

“Me and my daughter had been traveling all night (and looked like we had been). We stopped here because we were starving and needed to kill time until we could check into our hotel. The staff was so friendly to us. I felt like we were under dressed (it was Easter) but no one seemed to judge us for it. As for the food - amazing!!!!! I got the fried artichoke sandwich and it was sooooo good. The fries were also very good. This place has such a good vibe. I wish we were in town longer so we could enjoy it again.“

“Found Baba’s through an Instagram story and was intrigued by their peanut milk lattes.

My brother and I both got a latte and they were very delicious, not too sweet! We ordered the pickled shrimp toast and the baguette with ham and butter to snack on, both were incredible! For the two small drinks and two menu items, plus tip, it was a little over $50 which seemed a bit pricey for the portion size, but would definitely go again.

The atmosphere was very cozy, a little crowded but worth the wait!“

“Food was delicious and staff were very attentive. We ordered pimento cheese fritters, peach tea brined salmon, shrimp and grits and stuffed chicken breast and finished with the peach cobbler. All highly recommended! A little sad we didn’t feel Poogan’s ghost though.“

“Share Our Suzy is incredibly grateful for Swig & Swine and their continued partnership in presenting our annual Denim & Diamonds event. Their commitment to supporting local breast cancer patients and giving back to the community means so much to our mission. Because of partners like Swig & Swine, we are able to provide real support to women in the Lowcountry during treatment. We are thankful for their generosity and for standing with us year after year.“

“Quaint little Deli in Downtown, Charleston. Stopped by for a quick sandwich after church on a Sunday and right before a gig.

The sandwich was SO FRESH and packed with meat. Hard to bite but good. My first time trying Carolina Kettle chips (Dill Pickle of course!!) but I prefer Miss Vickie's brand way more. These were definitely different though.

It was a little bit of a wait but not bad.“

“Absolute hit! Every single sandwich was completely devoured.

e had an amazing lunch here. It’s a great, simple concept with a welcoming atmosphere and a super cool retro 80s and 90s vibe. You just seat yourself, order at the window, and they bring the food right out to you.
Our group tried a little bit of everything:
The Apple Butter Jeans sandwich was a huge hit.
Chipotle Chicken Pita absolutely crushed my expectations.
Pastrami Reuben was phenomenal (took a bite of my wife’s and man, it was delicious).
Cracker Barrel Club was excellent.
Sidewinder Fries were perfect—crisp, hot, and flawlessly seasoned.
Everything came out fresh, hot, and packed with great flavor. Service was incredibly polite and quick, too; we took our time and were still in and out in about 20 to 30 minutes. Serving sizes are great and the cost is very reasonable for the quality.
Highly recommend this spot. I honestly might return tomorrow just to try something else on the menu!“

“Hats off to Gaby! She was wonderful! Her energy and huge smile. We’d go back just to see her again! 🫶“

“Thank you for having Charleston Society of Horror yesterday for our monthly meeting! We had a wonderful time. The food was great, service was even better and we will be back.“

“Yummy vegan options!, great service, and cute decor.“

“Can't wait to visit! Looks amazing!“

“Weekend live music is unsurpassable“

“The food and the service were great.“

“Such a great little joint to visit while in Charleston! Plays the best music! And awesome food and drinks!!!“

“We visit Le Farfalle every time we visit Charleston, as it is a tradition for me and my son. We love the food and the atmosphere. We can’t wait to have many more trips together to enjoy there.“

“THE SWEETEST MOST GENIUNE PEOPLE!! Coffee was absolutely delicious and they asked us to taste our order to make sure it was to our liking in case they needed to adjust the flavors. Best coffee I’ve ever had, so flavorful and everything is made in house! I’ve never seen this before and it just added to the positive energy here! They are so so so sweet I can’t explain it! I haven’t come across a coffee shop this amazing!“

“Some gal pals and I went here the other month and from start to finish it was an absolute delight. As a seasoned veteran of sampling culinary delights I have got to admit it was one of the best meals and experiences of my days. Absolutely no notes.“

“Great food and fast service!!“

“The hibachi cooking is fun. There were children at our table.“

“Delicious food, great atmosphere and unique drink options. Highly recommend.“

“Home team was a pleasure to work with! Great with responding and getting answers to me quickly, they arrived on time to cater a wedding I coordinated, set up on time, and the food was delicious! Extremely friendly and easy to work with staff who were very helpful! As a planner I appreciate a great catering team and they’ve got it! Highly recommend!“

“Love sightsee shop!!! The worst part about leaving Charleston was leaving sightsee.“

“I recommend it but do not order Navhos🤢“

“Amazing food! Great environment!“

“Super Delicious breakfast in a cozy laid-back Atmosphere!!!“

“This neighborhood gem is one of my favorite places in Charleston. Do yourself a favor and stop in today for insanely good coffee, grab a bite to eat and meet the loveliest people.“

“Had a great experience and stay… we enjoyed our time at the pool bar. Bartenders were very engaging and friendly.. great group and they make great drinks. Cozy and quaint.. just wish they played music around pool and not just on the bar side.“

“I have no clue on who the owners are, but I can tell you that all of their food is made with Love ❤️. You can see it and you can taste it. Everything I have ever had has always been so delicious. This place is a Charleston Gem and I pray this little place continues to Thrive and Prosper. Charleston Loves You❤️❤️“

“I love the Pour house so much. It is my favorite place to go in Charleston. I have seen so many of my favorite musicians play here and have also gotten to meet a few of them here too. The deck is the best vibe in the world and the inside shows are fantastic. The sound and lighting are done so well and there is even big fans so it doesn’t get too hot and stuffy even when it is packed especially now that they have two garage doors as well. And you can see and here the music from the deck too. They have thoughtfully upgraded this place over the past 10 years I’ve been going here and they have all been excellent positive changes without changing the vibe. 10/10 for me. Love it here.“

“I asked my fiancé to find a nice coffee shop that also sells beer in Charleston. After her google search, she asked our friends at The Lucky Luchador and they also recommended your establishment. I was definitely impressed with the atmosphere and selection of beer that was available. I will be coming back soon and will be your ugliest ambassador!!! 😊“

“5++ stars!

I was lucky enough to live in the same building as this bakery from basically the day they opened to now. They are amazing! I’ve never had anything bad! The “GRIT” cookie might be the best ever! And the seasonal danish flavors and twists are amazing!

Everyone is so sweet and don’t sleep on the best baguettes in town! Coffee is also really good.
Also I have been to almost every bakery in Charleston and this place is top of the list.“

“The best empanadas, ice cream and customer service!! We love the beef and ham/cheese flavors.“

“Absoluetly phenominal tacos. Too many great options to try in one trip, so no doubt you'll be back. I grabbed 3 diffefent ones but the the firecracker shrimp and fried chicken ones absoluetly stand out and I wish i lived closer. Great service, friendly an attentive staff, and a clean, welcoming environment. Well worth the trip!“

“When you walk in, you can tell that this place is a local hangout. And that’s a good sign to me.
The service is friendly and helpful.
I tried the habanero pineapple drink. I was expecting it to be spicier. But I love spice so maybe it’s normal for y’all. I ordered tuna and bang bang, shrimp tacos, and pork belly ( current taco if it sells a daughter gets donated to a charity ), I was pleasantly surprised with my whole meal. It was excellent!
Love, the fact that they give back to charity. They also have trivia night I believe on Tuesdays. They also have taco Tuesday where they have a couple of varieties of their tacos for three dollars apiece.
I would gladly come back to this place and I sure will.“