Our team at Sunset Rentals has put together the ultimate guide to dog-friendly restaurants on Hilton Head Island. We’ve even taken it a step further so you can discover the best places to take your dog to dinner near your Hilton Head Island vacation rental. This month, we highlight the best dog-friendly restaurants near Coligny Plaza in Forest Beach, Hilton Head Island.
The Forest Beach neighborhood of Hilton Head is anchored by Coligny Plaza, the award-winning sandy beaches at Coligny Beach Park, and Lowcountry Celebration Park. Many of the stores in Coligny Plaza welcome your pup to shop with you, and there are plenty of pet-friendly outdoor patios in the neighborhood to savor a snack, seafood platter, or sunset cocktail with Fido.
Top Dog-Friendly Restaurants at Coligny Plaza
1. Aunt Chilada’s Easy Street Café
Location: 69 Pope Avenue, Hilton Head Island, SC
Phone: (843) 785-7700
Tuesday – Saturday | 12 PM to 9 PM
Daily Happy Hour | 4 PM to 7 PM
Reservations recommended
Aunt Chilada’s MenusAunt Chilada’s Easy Street Cafe has been an island favorite since 1988. This Hilton Head hotspot is known for its Tex-Mex and Mexican cuisine (famous fish tacos, too!), specialty margaritas, and a lively yet relaxed bar scene! The large patio is covered for all seasons and pet-friendly with an outdoor bar and live music for laid-back vibes with Fido!
2. Earle of Sandwich Pub
Location: Coligny Plaza
1 N Forest Beach Drive, Hilton Head, SC
Phone: (843) 785-7767
Monday – Saturday | 11:30 AM to 9 PM
Bar closes at Midnight!
First Come, First Serve
Pub Menu
Famous for their burgers, Reubens, seafood, and signature “Earle” sandwich, the Earle of Sandwich Pub serves “great food and drinks, at mainland prices”, and the bar only closes at midnight! This homey pub is family-friendly and will gladly welcome your dog on the outdoor patio for lunch, dinner, or a cold beverage break from the beach.
3. FISH Casual Coastal Seafood
Location: Coligny Plaza
1 N Forest Beach Drive, Hilton Head, SC
Phone: (843) 342-3474
Open Daily | 11 AM to 9 PM
Weekday Happy Hour | 4 PM to 6 PM
First Come, First Serve
FISH Menu
Next door, you’ll find FISH Casual Coastal Seafood serving classic, Lowcountry-style seafood, buns, and baskets, along with craft beers, creative cocktails, and delicious wines. Find an outside table on the lagoon-front patio for pet-friendly dining and live music, and if you’re traveling with kids – take a bucket to the beach, fill it with litter, and claim your free kid’s meal!
4. Flatbread Grill and Bar
Location: Coligny Plaza
2 N Forest Beach Drive, Hilton Head, SC
Phone: (843) 341-2225
Open Daily | 11:30 AM to 8:30 PM
Daily Happy Hour | 4 PM to 6 PM
First Come, First Serve
Grill Menu
Flatbread Grill & Bar is a modern, upscale restaurant with old-world charm, a relaxed atmosphere, and two outdoor patios and bars with HDTVs to grab a bite and catch a game with Fido! The menu features wood-fired pizzas, pastas, gourmet salads, seafood baskets, and a wide range of craft beers and specialty cocktails. – with great happy hour specials every day!
5. Frosty Frog Café
Location: Coligny Plaza
1 N Forest Beach Drive, Hilton Head, SC
Phone: (843) 686-3764
Open Daily | 11 AM to 10 PM
First Come, First Serve
Olives Dog Menu | Food Menu | Drinks Menu
This laid-back, beach-inspired cafe is the downtown spot for award-winning grub and the best daiquiris on Hilton Head Island – you can even pick your proof (virgin options too!). The award-winning grub ranges from pizza and pies to seafood and salads, with a tadpole menu for the little tots and Olive’s Dog Menu for Fido! Live music daily adds to the vibe of this cool, pet-friendly Hilton Head cafe.
6. It’s Greek to Me
Location: Coligny Plaza
11 Lagoon Rd, Hilton Head, SC
Phone: (843) 842-4033
Monday – Saturday | 11 AM to 9:30 PM
Daily Happy Hour | 4 PM to 6 PM
Reservations recommended
Menus
For authentic Greek cuisine on Hilton Head Island, reserve a patio table at It’s Greek to Me, an island favorite since 1997. The menu features all your Greek favorites made from scratch with plenty of gluten-free options, a kids menu for picky little eaters, and imported wines and cocktails to pair. The charming patio will gladly welcome your well-behaved dog.
7. Rock Fish Seafood & Steaks at Bomboras
Location: Coligny Plaza
5 Lagoon Rd, Hilton Head, SC
Phone: (843) 689-2662
Sunday – Thursday | 3 PM to 9 PM
Friday – Saturday | 3 PM to 10 PM
Daily Happy Hour | 4 PM to 6 PM | 9 PM to 11 PM
Reservations recommended for dinner
Main Menu | Kids Menu | Happy Hour | Beer
Known as “Hilton Head’s Seafood Destination” and the “chill bar” on Coligny Beach, Rock Fish Seafood & Steaks at Bomboras (once Bomboras Grille) has long been a favorite of locals and visitors to Hilton Head Island. Try their tapas-style appetizers or indulge in a hearty entree or Bomboras handheld. Local Tip: Keep an eye out for their date night events where you can send the kids upstairs to paint their own pottery at The Art Cafe, while you dine at Rock Fish.
8. Skillets Café & Grill
Location: Coligny Plaza
1 N Forest Beach Drive, Hilton Head, SC
Phone: (843) 785-3131
Daily | Breakfast & Lunch 7 AM to 3 PM
Thursday – Monday | Dinner 4 PM to 9 PM
DOGGIE MENU | Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner | Kids Menu | Desserts | Drinks
Established in 1993, Skillets Cafe & Grill serves the best breakfast and brunch on Hilton Head Island (in signature porcelain skillets), and home-style lunches and dinners ranging from snacks and salads to Lowcountry seafood, southern sides, and prime rib dinners! Bugsy’s Beef & Barley Breakfast is “better than a run on the beach” or let Fido give the Tailwagging Turkey a try!
9. Watusi Café
Location: 71 Pope Avenue, Hilton Head, SC
Phone: (843) 686-5200
Open Daily | Breakfast & Lunch 7:30 AM to 2 PM
Summer Extended Hours | 3 PM to 8 PM
Happy Hour | June & July | 4 PM to 6 PM
Marketplace | Monday – Sunday | 7 AM to 2 PM
DOG-FRIENDLY MENU | Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner | Happy Hour | Cocktails & Spirits | Coffee
Watusi Cafe & Market is your dog-friendly neighborhood coffee shop in Forest Beach – open for all-day breakfast & lunch year round with extended hours in the summer for happy hour & early dinner (please call ahead!). Fido will soon make this a local Forest Beach favorite!
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If you’re still on the hunt for the pawfect dog-friendly vacation home on Hilton Head Island, you’re in the right place! Our collection of Hilton Head Island vacation rentals includes a wide selection of Hilton Head pet-friendly rentals near Coligny Plaza. Start browsing online or call our team at (843) 785-6767 to find a private paradise for you and your pet on Hilton Head.
