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Pet-friendly restaurants to try at SM City Manila with your furbaby

From Thai fried chicken to halo-halo desserts, SM City Manila serves up must-try meals you can enjoy with your furry companion in tow.

By MBrand
Published Jul 7, 2025 06:31 pm
Dining out goes pet-friendly at SM City Manila
For pet owners who hate leaving their furry companions behind, SM City Manila has you covered. Now, enjoying a delicious meal doesn’t mean saying goodbye at the door. With a lineup of pet-friendly restaurants offering everything from hearty Filipino fare to Thai street-style eats, SM City Manila proves that the best dining moments are made even better with your furbaby beside you.
Here are six foodie destinations where pets are more than welcome, and the meals are worth the trip.
1. Max’s Restaurant: Filipino classics for the whole family
A true staple in Filipino households, Max’s Restaurant continues to serve comfort food that resonates with generations. Whether you're diving into their fresh Lumpiang Ubod—stuffed with heart of palm, vegetables, pork, and seafood—or going all in with the rich and nutty All-Beef Kare-Kare, there's something deeply satisfying about the flavors here. Served with bagoong on the side and enjoyed in a pet-friendly setting, it’s a family-style feast where your dog or cat doesn’t have to stay home.
2. Scorched Smokehouse: bold barbecue flavors
Smoked low and slow, the meats at Scorched Smokehouse deliver serious flavor. The ribs, pulled pork, and USDA beef cuts are all smoked with hickory wood for up to 12 hours, creating tender textures and deeply savory notes. Order one of their combo plates with creamy white pasta, java rice, and dessert bar on the side, and don’t miss the Scorched Iced Mocha for a refreshing finish. With relaxed, pet-welcoming seating, it’s an ideal pit stop for meat lovers and their four-legged sidekicks.
Classic Savory
Classic Savory
Bebang Halo Halo
Bebang Halo Halo
Scorched Smokehouse
Scorched Smokehouse
Khao Khai
Khao Khai
3. MESA: Filipino food with flair
MESA’s take on traditional Filipino food is as inventive as it is delicious. The standout dish here is the Pinatayong Manok, a whole chicken that’s been marinated, boiled, and deep-fried until crisp, served upright for visual impact and maximum crunch. Pair it with their smoky Tinapa Rice for a meal that’s deeply rooted in local flavor but with a contemporary twist. Pets are welcome in their cozy dining space, so you and your companion can relax while digging into something special.
4. Classic Savory: familiar flavors done right
Craving something nostalgic? Classic Savory serves up the timeless tastes of Filipino-Chinese comfort food. Signature fried chicken, golden Shanghai rolls, savory fried rice—every dish hits the right notes of crispy, juicy, and satisfying. For dessert, the Iced Coffee Jelly offers a sweet, caffeine-kissed finish, while the Savory Tropical Cooler keeps things refreshing. It’s a relaxed, pet-accommodating space that’s perfect for casual lunches or early dinners with your furry pal.
5. Khao Khai Thai Chicken House: bold and spicy bites
If Thai flavors are what you’re after, Khao Khai Thai Chicken House delivers. The signature Gai Tod (Thai Fried Chicken) is famously crisp and juicy, especially when paired with tangy Som Tam (green papaya salad). Complete the experience with a glass of sweet Thai Milk Tea. The vibe is vibrant, the flavors authentic, and pets are more than welcome—making it a fun, flavorful stop for both two-legged and four-legged diners.
6. Bebang Halo Halo: dessert worth sitting (and staying) for
No food crawl is complete without dessert, and Bebang Halo Halo makes it count. Their Presidential Halo Halo is an indulgent take on the Filipino classic, swapping out ice for frozen milk for a creamier, richer texture. Topped with leche flan, ube halaya, sago, sweet corn, and more, it's a must-try whether you’re sharing with your pet or keeping it all to yourself. With pet-friendly seating, it’s the perfect place to cool down after a meal or a walk around the mall.
Max's Restaurant - Beef Kare Kare
Max's Restaurant - Beef Kare Kare
Max's_Restaurant - Lumpiang Ubod
Max's_Restaurant - Lumpiang Ubod
Mesa
Mesa
Meals, memories, and your best furry friend
At SM City Manila, pet-friendly dining isn’t just a trend—it’s part of a growing commitment to create welcoming spaces where pets and their owners can enjoy everyday moments together. Whether it’s a full lunch spread, a caffeine fix, or a cold treat to beat the heat, there’s something for everyone (and every furbaby) on the menu.
So grab the leash and come hungry. Your next great meal might just come with a wagging tail.
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