Best Dog-Friendly Restaurants in Sai Kung, Hong Kong (2026)

August 9, 2026

Sai Kung is Hong Kong’s seafood town and the gateway to its country parks, with a waterfront lined by open-air restaurants and one of the most dog-friendly atmospheres in the territory. From 9 July 2026, approved venues here may admit dogs inside, adding indoor comfort to what is already a favourite weekend escape with a dog.

The highest-rated picks

Approved venues in this district with the strongest Google ratings. Ratings via Google; tap a venue for details, the map and directions.

Where to go with your dog in Sai Kung

The Sai Kung waterfront promenade and the streets just behind it hold the district’s dining — seafood restaurants, cafés and bars, many with outdoor tables that have long welcomed dogs. It is a compact, walkable town centre where you can browse several approved venues in one stroll.

The promenade itself, the public pier and the nearby hills make Sai Kung a walking destination as much as a dining one. Arrive by taxi or car, walk the waterfront, and settle in at an approved spot looking out over the boats.

Getting there with your dog

Pet dogs are not allowed on the MTR — only assistance dogs are, plus the separate Light Rail pet scheme in the New Territories — so plan to arrive on foot, by taxi or by private car. Not every taxi will take a dog, so a carrier or a mat helps, and it is worth confirming with the driver before you get in.

From town this is a taxi or private-car trip; pets are not carried on the MTR or the East Rail line. Once you arrive, the town-centre venues and any nearby river or harbour-front promenade are walkable, so a waterfront stroll pairs naturally with a meal close by.

Before you visit

Being on the approved list means a restaurant may admit dogs from 9 July 2026 — it does not set the house rules. Each venue decides the details: whether dogs are welcome throughout or only in a certain zone, whether they may sit on chairs, and whether a cleaning charge applies. Check the restaurant’s customer notice or call ahead, especially at busy times.

Keep your dog leashed and under control, bring water and a mat, and clean up after any accident. A well-behaved visit is what keeps these places dog-friendly.

Frequently asked questions

Can dogs go inside these restaurants now? From 9 July 2026, approved venues on FEHD’s final list may admit dogs. Before that date, dogs are not permitted on food premises except guide and working dogs.

Is the whole restaurant dog-friendly, or just outdoor seating? It depends on the venue’s own house rules — some welcome dogs throughout, others set a dog zone or an outdoor-only area. Always confirm with the restaurant.

Can I take my dog on the MTR or East Rail to get there? No — pet dogs are not allowed on the MTR or East Rail. Assistance dogs are. Arrive by taxi or by car.