The Boatshed La Perouse

The Boatshed La Perouse sits on Anzac Parade at the edge of Botany Bay, looking across Frenchmans Bay towards Bare Island. It is a casual waterfront restaurant built around fresh seafood, and it trades every day from 7am, which makes it an easy breakfast, lunch or dinner stop either side of a walk on the La Perouse peninsula. Dogs join you at the outdoor tables.

The dog setup

Well-behaved dogs are welcome in the outdoor and alfresco seating, and the indoor dining room stays people-only. The venue's visitor information asks that dogs stay on a lead and settle close to your table so they do not block the path between tables. Water bowls are provided on request; just mention it to staff when booking or when you arrive. There is no dog fee.

Max: keep to the outdoor tables and ask staff to confirm the lead rules at your table, since the inside room is off limits.

The vibe

The kitchen leans into seafood: shared platters with Sydney Rock oysters and prawns, lobster linguini, grilled octopus and the dependable fish and chips, alongside cocktails and wine. It is a walk-in-friendly spot rather than a rigidly booked one, though weekends fill fast, so arriving early or reserving an outdoor table is worth doing.

Getting there and parking

The venue's contact page lists 1609 Anzac Parade, La Perouse. Street parking runs along Anzac Parade and around the monument and museum precinct, a short walk away, and the approach to the outdoor tables is flat and easy for dogs.

Close by with the dogs

The coastal paths around the peninsula towards Bare Island are on the doorstep for an on-lead stroll either side of the meal. Congwong Beach is close but dogs are generally not permitted on the sand, so stick to the tracks above it. Nouli's Cafe up Anzac Parade and The Boatshed To-Go are both dog-friendly fallbacks in the same pocket if the main deck is full, and Green Olive Cafe at Little Bay covers the next bay south.

More ideas are on the New South Wales dog friendly restaurants guide and the La Perouse destination page.

Hours and outdoor seating can shift with the season, so confirm both before a long drive out.