Is it a service poodle? Or are restaurant rules different out there?
If I recall correctly, the owner of Servino's is a good friend of Savage's, and he eats there quite frequently. I assume it's an agreement between the two.
Many restaurants are dog friendly.
I go to Potabellos, in Carmel, CA, because I love the food and they pamper the dogs.
You can go up and down the coast finding terrific restaurants with incredible food , that are very welcome to pets.
The ones we go to bring fresh water and will grill or boil chicken for the babies.