Dog Friendly Restaurants in Kure Beach, NC

There are 5 dog-friendly restaurants in Kure Beach that welcome dogs at their outdoor tables, and 190 more nearby. 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 Kure Beach. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly Beach House Burgers
Beach House Burgers Beach House Burgers, located in Kure Beach, NC, is a casual fast food-style eatery that serves up a variety of delicious, classic American fare. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy a made to order hamburger or hot dog. Beach House Burgers is open daily from 11am to 7pm. See Details
Pet Friendly Jack Mackerels Island Grill
Jack Mackerels Island Grill Jack Mackerels Island Grill is a dog-friendly restaurant in Kure Beach, NC. Fido is welcome to join you at one of the outdoor tables on the covered patio. Their menu features Caribbean-influenced options with an array of seafood. Try their Jack's grouper wrap or rum & plantain chicken. See Details
Big Daddy's Big Daddy's serves up a variety of Cajun-inspired seafood in a beachside setting. The menu includes Bourbon Street gumbo, Alaskan snow crab legs, Carolina crab cakes, and lobster po'boys. Outdoor tables are dog friendly. See Details
Riverview Restaurant Fido is welcome to join you on the dog-friendly screened porch at Riverview Restaurant in Kure Beach, NC. Enjoy the view of the Cape Fear river while you dine. They serve options like fried catfish poboy, fried green tomato BLT, fried oysters, grilled mahi and more. They also have gluten-free and vegetarian options. See Details
Bud & Joes Sandbar Bud & Joes Sandbar is a dog-friendly restaurant in Kure Beach, NC, where leashed pups are welcome to join you at one of the outdoor tables. Visitors can unwind beside their four-legged companions while sipping on a beer or cocktail. Table service isn't provided, so Fido must remain outside while you order inside. See Details
Fishy Fishy Cafe Fishy Fishy Cafe is a dog-friendly seafood restaurant in Southport, NC. Fido is welcome to join you at a table on the covered outdoor deck overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway. Start with a shrimp appetizer of your choice, then one of several entrées featuring oysters, scallops, flounder, salmon, cod, etc. See Details
Famous Toastery of Wilmington Famous Toastery of Wilmington is a dog-friendly eatery where Fido is welcome to join you at a table on the outside covered porch. While they don't have a dog menu, they do provide peanut butter cups topped with treats! Pet parents can enjoy made from scratch breakfast and lunch offerings, including eggs Benedict and Florentine, biscuits and gravy, flavored pancakes, a variety of omelettes, BLTs, Buffalo chicken wraps, and meatloaf with mashed potatoes. See Details
The George on the RiverWalk On the RiverWalk in Historic Downtown Wilmington, NC, The George Restaurant features Southern coastal cuisine, such as po' boys, shrimp and grits, and grilled pork chops. Creative martini, mixed drink, and wine menus. The lower deck offers river views and pet-friendly seating. See Details
Java Dog Coffee House Located in the Cotton Exchange downtown, Java Dog Coffee House is a dog-friendly café in Wilmington, NC. Customers can enjoy a cup of coffee and a bagel with the family pooch. The friendly staff is always welcoming and the coffee is to die for. Dogs are welcome both inside and outside. See Details
South Beach Grill The pet-friendly South Beach Grill has been serving southern inspired locally sourced dishes for years to Outer Banks locals and tourists. Dogs are welcome on the outdoor patio. A savory surf and turf menu features low country spiced shrimp, lump crab cake, Carolina mac and cheese, sweet potato flounder, Osso Bucco, filet mignon, and fresh catch of the day cooked your way. See Details
Poe's Tavern Poe's Tavern is a dog-friendly restaurant located in Wrightsville Beach, NC. This literary-themed eatery is famous for their delicious burgers, however they also serve up appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches, fish tacos, and an extensive beer and wine list. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Try the Amontillado burger - a half pound in-house ground burger topped with guacamole, jalapeno-jack cheese, pico de gallo, and chipotle sour cream. For something lighter, try the Sesame Seared Tuna salad with mixed greens, tortilla strips, seared yellowfin tuna, dried cranberries, scallions, and citrus jicama slaw with a mango lime vinaigrette. Poe's also offers a delicious veggie burger that can be used in place of beef in any of their hamburgers! See Details
Oliver's on the Cape Fear Oliver's on the Cape Fear is a dog-friendly restaurant in Southport, NC. This southern-style restaurant serves up a variety of menu options including calamari, shrimp, burgers, salads, soups, calabash platters, lamb, crab cakes, and more. Fido is welcome to join you for your meal, so snag a seat at one of their many pet-friendly outdoor tables which are enclosed and heated during the cooler months. Start your lunch with the soft shell crab bites, quartered, lightly dusted and fried, and topped with a housemade sriracha-creole aioli. Next, dig into the juicy Southern Burger - a half pound chopped short rib and chuck burger topped with housemade pimiento cheese, crispy bacon, and a fried onion ring, and served with potato salad or french fries. Wash your meal down with a Margarita Martini (triple sec, simple syrup, lime juice, and an egg white, and garnished with a lime twist and coarse salt). See Details
Sweet n Savory Cafe Sweet n Savory Cafe is a dog-friendly eatery in Wilmington, NC, where Fido can join you at an outdoor table for breakfast, lunch or dinner. They serve everything from breakfast sandwiches to seafood and steak, as well as have a bakery on site. Vegetarian options are also available. See Details
Havana's Havana's in Carolina Beach, NC, serves a delicious selection of seafood, steak, and pasta, featuring lobster bisque, Cajun shrimp, blue crab cocktail, crispy catfish, sitting duck, flat iron steak, and carbonara. Complement the meal with a glass of red or white, or a popular craft beer. Outdoor seating area is dog friendly. See Details
Fish House Grill Fish House Grill, located in Wilmington, NC, is a casual waterfront eatery that serves up a variety of delicious sea fare. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. See Details
Hang Ten Grill Grab a seat on the dog-friendly patio of Hang Ten Grill in Carolina Beach, an eatery featuring solid selection of handmade burgers, sandwiches, greens, starters, seafood, and even all-day breakfast items. Enjoy a beach break refueling with adult libations and/or your pub-grub favorites. See Details
RuckerJohns RuckerJohns is a dog-friendly New American restaurant in Wilmington, NC. Leashed dogs are welcome to join you on the outdoor patio. The menu includes salads, loaded burgers, pasta, seafood, flatbreads, sandwiches, and steaks. Everything is made to order, including freshly cut fries, homemade dressings, and hand-cut steaks. See Details
The Lazy Pirate Island Sports Grill The Lazy Pirate Island Sports Grill is pet-friendly. Their menu offers everything from wings to sandwiches to steam pots. Upper deck tables are dog friendly before 4pm only. See Details
Seawitch Cafe and Tiki Bar Seawitch Cafe and Tiki Bar in Carolina Beach, NC, is a dog-friendly, beachside seafood restaurant where Fido can join you at on the outdoor patio. The menu features sandwiches, platters, wings, pasta, frozen cocktails and more. See Details
Mellow Mushroom This hip and modern dog-friendly national pizza chain puts a unique spin on the traditional pizza place, employing a carefree attitude in all of their culinary creations. They offer classic salads, subs, calzones, and pizza, but venture on the eclectic side with offerings like jerk chicken, tempeh, or tofu hoagies, and specialty pizza such as the Kosmic karma, Thai Dye, and Philosopher's Pie. Wash it down with a local craft beer while relaxing with Fido on the outdoor patio. Opens at 11am Monday through Saturday and 12pm on Sunday. See Details
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