Grill'd Burgers - Geelong South

Grill'd Geelong South is the fresh-burger chain's Fyans Street store at 2-6 Fyans Street, directly across from GMHBA Stadium in South Geelong. For dog owners the draw is simple: fast-casual burgers with a footpath seating strip where dogs are welcome to sit alongside you while you eat. It is a low-fuss option for a post-river-walk lunch or a pre-game feed rather than a destination venue.

The dog setup

Dogs are permitted at the outdoor footpath tables only, not inside the restaurant, which is standard under Victorian food rules. Keep your dog restrained and positioned so the public footpath stays clear for passers-by. Water bowls are often set out in the outdoor area but are not guaranteed, so a travel bowl covers you on busy days.

The vibe

The menu is the Grill'd standard: fresh burgers built on lean beef, chicken and plant-based patties, with sweet potato fries and regular chips the popular sides. Doors open from 10am to 11pm every day of the week, so it covers lunch through late dinner. The team keeps the store moving quickly, which suits a well-settled dog better than a long sit-down.

Getting there and parking

The store has on-site parking, and free street parking runs along Fyans Street and the side streets. The catch is football: on GMHBA Stadium event days this strip gets heavily congested and parking tightens up considerably, so aim for a weekday or an evening when the stadium is dark.

Close by with the dogs

The Untitled Cafe in South Geelong covers the morning-coffee run with a dog-friendly outlook, and the Barwon River trail is a short walk for a flat, scenic on-lead circuit before the burgers. Further along the river, the Sweet Adeline on The Grange is a caravan-bar cafe known for its garden seating. More venues around the state are under VIC restaurants.