The Chiton Restaurant

The Chiton Restaurant sits upstairs in the Chiton Rocks Surf Life Saving Club on Hindmarsh Esplanade, looking straight down the coast towards Granite Island. The reason to bring the dog is the balcony: on-lead seating with an open ocean view, right across the road from Chiton Rocks Beach.

The dog setup. Dogs are welcome on lead on the outdoor balcony. There is no listed pet fee. Bring your own water bowl and lead your dog to a quiet corner of the balcony rather than the main walkway, since it gets busy at peak times.

Known for. Seafood platters, fish and chips, fresh flathead and crab linguine, with a casual coastal menu and sunset views. Live acoustic music sometimes features on Friday nights.

Getting there and parking. The address is Lot 440 Hindmarsh Esplanade, Hayborough, SA 5211. Street parking runs along Hindmarsh Esplanade. The dining room is upstairs in the surf club building, so plan for stairs if your dog isn't keen on them.

Nearby with the dogs. Chiton Rocks Beach is directly across the road for a pre or post-dinner walk. Knights Beach is a short walk further along, and the Adelaide to Victor Harbor coast path runs past the door for a longer leashed walk.

When to go. Weekday lunches are quieter on the balcony; weekend evenings fill up fast given the sunset view, so book ahead if you want an outdoor table with the dog. Confirm current dog policy directly with the restaurant if you're planning a special trip, since balcony seating can be reassigned on busy nights.

Sources

• Perfect start to day! - The Chiton Restaurant, Hayborough Traveller Review · tripadvisor.com.au
• The Chiton Restaurant - Australian Good Food Guide · agfg.com.au
• The Chiton Restaurant - Seaside Dining Just Minutes From Rocks Beach House · rocksbeachhouse.com.au
• The Chiton Restaurant - Hayborough, Food and Drink · southaustralia.com

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