Dog Friendly Restaurants in Kitty Hawk, NC

There are 17 dog-friendly restaurants in Kitty Hawk that welcome dogs at their outdoor tables. Need help to decide where to eat? Here’s a detailed description of each restaurant, along with pictures and reviews from other dog owners. Coming from out of town? Get a discounted rate on pet friendly hotels in Kitty Hawk. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly Shipwrecks Taphouse & Grill
Shipwrecks Taphouse & Grill Shipwrecks Taphouse & Grill, located in Kitty Hawk, NC, is a dog-friendly eatery where Fido can join you on their outdoor patio. The menu features signature burgers, sandwiches and a variety of seafood options. They also have 22 beers on tap. Be sure to ask for a doggy menu for Fido! See Details
Pet Friendly Cravings
Cravings Cravings serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily. Popular menu options include lobster Benny, Carolina pork BBQ sandwiches, Brie LTs, Alaskan king crab legs, chicken Marsala, and broiled shrimp and scallops. Outdoor umbrella tables are dog friendly. Please note table service is not available, so Fido will have to remain outside while you go to the counter. See Details
John's Drive In John's Drive In has tasty shakes and great sandwiches that you can eat in your car next to your pooch. Only open during the summer months. Closes in late September. See Details
Capt'n Franks Capt'n Franks serves up classic American fare. Choose from options like specialty hotdogs, sandwiches, seafood, and more. Your pup is welcome to join you at one of their many pet-friendly outdoor tables (Fido must be leashed) while you enjoy your meal. Try the Mad Dog - a hotdog made with grass-fed beef and pork in a natural casing topped with chili, hot pepper relish, and peppers. Capt'n Franks is open Monday through Saturday from 10:30am to 9:00pm, and Sunday from 10:30am to 3:00pm, and during the off-season their hours are Monday through Saturday from 10:30am to 3:00pm. See Details
Art's Place Casual burgers, sandwiches, and beer. Can sit on the covered porch, picnic tables at the side of the building, or the rooftop overlooking the ocean. See Details
Barrier Island Bagels Barrier Island Bagels is open daily from 7:00am to 3:00 and is happy to serve up bagels, sandwiches, salads, smoothies, pastries, and baked goods to all. Choose from a variety of bagel options including Plain, Asiago, Blueberry, Rosemary Olive Oil, and more. From there, add on an assortment of toppings including butter, plain cream cheese, jalapeno cream cheese, lox, apple cinnamon raisin cream cheese, and even more! If you're hungry for something a bit more substantial, try their Albermarle sandwich with roast beef, cheddar, peppers, onions, mushrooms, mayo, and horseradish, served with a side of chips. Bring Fido along on your trip and grab a seat at their single pet-friendly table outdoors and enjoy your baked delight! See Details
Spanky's Grille Spanky's Grille serves up delicious American fare complete with friendly staff. Choose from menu options like hotdogs, hamburgers, sandwiches, seafood, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their three pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. If you're feeling up to it, challenge yourself to the Mad Viking Burger - a two pound monstrosity of a burger! Spanky's Grille is open Monday through Saturday from 11:00am to 4:00pm. See Details
Anchor Grill OBX Anchor Grill , located in Kitty Hawk, NC, is a pet-friendly eatery on wheels! They are parked at Stack Em High, one of the favorite breakfast spots among locals. Anchor Grill is open for lunch and dinner and serves "gourmet on the go." Try the Kitty Hawk Crabcake Sandwich topped with island slaw or the Teach's Tacos stuffed with the catch of the day. Dogs are allowed to take a seat at one of the picnic tables. See Details
Weeping Radish Farm Brewery The oldest microbrewery in North Carolina, Weeping Radish brews its own brand of craft beer using four staple ingredients, ensuring production in its purest form. They also offers a menu of hearty burgers and sandwiches and mouthwatering dinner entrees, including pork spare ribs, meatloaf, chicken parmesan, ribeye steak, and fish and chips. Outdoor seating welcomes leashed dogs. See Details
Black Pelican Oceanfront Restaurant Black Pelican Oceanfront Cafe, located in Kitty Hawk, NC, is a dog-friendly eatery where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table for lunch (dogs only permitted during the day for lunch). Call ahead to be sure the patio is open before visiting with Fido. This seafood-centered establishment serves up fresh, delicious dishes. Choose from appetizers, salads, seafood, pork, beef, chicken, ribs, steak, sandwiches, wood-fired pizza, steamed seafood platters, and more. See Details
Duck Donuts Duck Donuts, located at N Virginia Dare Trail, Kitty Hawk, is a unique joint that serves up made-to-order donuts along with a variety of menu options including coffee, sandwiches, sundaes, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their benches while you indulge your sweet tooth. Try the Maple Bacon Donut topped with maple icing, bacon pieces, and a raspberry drizzle. Or go for the Vanilla Coconut topped with vanilla icing, shredded coconut, and a hot fudge drizzle. For something a bit more savory, chow down on the Bacon Egg and Cheese Breakfast Sandwich! Please note that table service isn't available, so your dog will need to be tied up outside when you go in to order. See Details
TRIO Restaurant & Market TRIO Restaurant & Market, located in Kitty Hawk, NC, is a casual, dog friendly eatery where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table. This vibrant dining and retail destination has both an eclectic restaurant and gourmet market. Their menu offers a selection of cheese and charcuterie, fresh salads, Panini, inspired small plates and entrees and scratch made desserts. Brunch available on weekends. See Details
Outer Bean Cafe Outer Bean Cafe is a local cafe/coffee bar in Kitty Hawk, NC, that serves up a variety of menu options. Choose from breakfast and lunch items like egg casserole, bagels, granola, breakfast sandwiches, salads, paninis, sandwiches, wraps, coffees, smoothies, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their two pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Stop in for lunch and chow down on the Cracked Pepper Smoked Turkey Panini with Boar's Head cracked pepper smoked turkey, sliced apple, roasted red peppers, brie, spinach, olive roasted red pepper tapenade, and sundried tomato pesto on wheat bread. Or for something a bit lighter, go with the Mushroom Salad with marinated mushrooms, romaine lettuce, spinach, local produce, grape tomatoes, raisins, cucumber, shredded carrots, red onions, pear, sunflower seeds, and bleu cheese with house vinaigrette. Before you head out the door, try their Da Honey Monkey Smoothie with banana, yogurt, honey, and milk! Outer Bean is open Monday through Saturday from 7:30am to 5:00pm. See Details
Tropical Smoothie Cafe Tropical Smoothie Cafe is part of a chain that serves up menu options like toasted flatbreads, sandwiches, wraps, salads, breakfast items, classic smoothies, superfood smoothies, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their two pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Try the Hawaiian BBQ Chicken Flatbread with pulled chicken, coleslaw, ranch, cheddar, and island BBQ sauce on a toasted flatbread. Or for something quick and refreshing, grab an Orange Ginger Glow Superfood Smoothie with mango, fresh ginger, green apple, pineapple, carrot, and orange juice. Add in whatever supplement or extra ingredients that you like, such as probiotic, multivitamin, whey protein, oats, flax seeds, chia seeds, vitamin B12, and more! Tropical Smoothie Cafe is open daily from 9:00am to 8:00pm. See Details
Pizzazz Pizza Co Pizzazz Pizza Co is a dog-friendly pizzeria in Kitty Hawk, NC. Fido is welcome to join you at a picnic table on the patio. Build your own small, medium, or large pizza, or choose from several specialty pizzas. Wings, fries, subs, and salads are available as well. See Details
Ocean Boulevard Bistro and Martini Bar Well-behaved dogs are welcome to join you at one of about a dozen outdoor pet-friendly tables at Ocean Boulevard Bistro and Martini Bar, an eatery in Kitty Hawk, NC. Enjoy dinner menu items like crab bisque, roasted veal meatballs, fried green tomatoes, pan roasted duck breast, pan seared sea scallops, lamb, steak and more. Please note that the patio is closed during severe weather. See Details
Pok's Art Pok's Art is a dog-friendly Asian fusion restaurant in Kitty Hawk, NC that welcomes leashed pups at their two outdoor tables. The menu features items such as fried crab rangoon, chicken drunken noodles and pad Thai. See Details
Mulligan’s Grille in Historic Cottage Row Mulligan’s Grille in Historic Cottage Row is a dog-friendly seafood restaurant serving visitors and locals to Nags Head, NC. Fido is welcome to join you at a table on the pet-friendly upper deck where guests can pull up a stool at the tiki bar. Mulligan's provide a dog menu, water bowls, and your pup is sure to enjoy the fenced dog run where he can expend his energy! In addition to seafood, other choices include seasonal salads, burgers, meatloaf, plus chicken and waffles. See Details
Ten O Six Ten O Six serves local Outer Banks' seafood blended with an array of secret spices. Menu favorites include king crab leg boils, steamed lobster tail, fried shrimp, Italian subs, turkey avocado wraps, and homemade ice cream cake. Outdoor tables are dog friendly. See Details
Waveriders Coffee & Deli Waveriders Coffee & Deli in Nags Head, NC is a coffee shop, deli, and bar all rolled into one. Menu offers breakfast and lunch sandwiches, coffee, smoothies, and craft beer. Patio seating is dog friendly. See Details
Kitty Hawk, NC, US