Morty's Joint

Morty's Joint is a fried chicken and craft beer hangout on First Avenue in Sawtell village, known for Nashville-style chicken and a lively, music-driven crowd. Dogs are welcome in the outdoor footpath dining area, making it an easy stop after a beach walk.

The dog setup. Dogs are welcome in the outdoor, street-facing dining area rather than inside. Keep dogs leashed and settled beside the table, as the footpath tables sit close to passing foot traffic. Bring your own water bowl to be safe, staff accommodation of extras varies by shift.

Good to know. The menu leans into duck fat chilli oil fried chicken, corn ribs, burgers and frozen margaritas, with a tap beer list and a strong local following for trivia and social nights. It gets busy on weekend evenings.

Getting there. 1/53 First Ave, Sawtell. Parking is on-street along First Avenue and fills up during peak dinner service, so allow time to find a spot or walk in from further along the strip.

Nearby with the dogs. Sawtell Main Beach is a short walk away for a pre or post-dinner off-leash run, and Boambee Creek Reserve is a short drive further south.

When to go. Weekday early evenings are calmer for outdoor dining with a dog; weekends get loud and crowded fast once the trivia or music crowd arrives.

Sources

• Morty's Joint - Sawtell · mortys-joint.com
• Restaurants in Sawtell, NSW With Pet Friendly | AGFG · agfg.com.au
• Morty's Joint, Sawtell - SMH Good Food app listing · smh.com.au

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