Dog Friendly American Restaurants in Carolina Beach, NC

There are 4 pet friendly American restaurants in Carolina Beach that welcome dogs at their outdoor tables, and 41 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 Carolina Beach. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly Seawitch Cafe and Tiki Bar
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. They even offer a dog menu! For pet parents, the menu features sandwiches, platters, wings, pasta, frozen cocktails and more. See Details
Pet Friendly Granny's Country Kitchen
Granny's Country Kitchen Dogs are welcome at four outdoor picnic tables at the down-home, pet-friendly restaurant in Carolina Beach. Granny's Country Kitchen is popular for home-cooked breakfasts served all day featuring a variety of omelets, pancakes, French toast, and egg platters. For lunch, try Granny's shrimp and grits, fried green tomatoes, or the meatloaf sundae. See Details
Nauti Dog Located on the boardwalk in Carolina Beach, NC, Nauti Dog is a pet-friendly restaurant. Enjoy views of the ocean from the high-top outdoor tables! The menu features hot dogs, chicken wings and sandwiches. Vegan options are also available. Pair your meal with a craft cocktail or a glass of Prosecco on tap! See Details
The Spot Bar & Kitchen The Spot Bar & Kitchen is serving scratch-made dishes originating from fresh ingredients in Carolina Beach, NC. The patio seating is pet friendly. The menu mainly consists of casual, American dishes, but The Spot also offers daily specials. Embrace the coastal atmosphere by ordering something from the seafood section such as tuna steaks, mahi or flounder. 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
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
Might As Well Menu includes, burgers, sandwiches, jumbo wings, and NY strip steak and blackened salmon entrees. Covered patio seating is dog friendly. See Details
Blue Surf Cafe Blue Surf Cafe in Wilmington, NC uses fresh, locally sourced ingredients to create their unique dishes. Choose from menu options like waffles, breakfast sandwiches, breakfast pastries, salads, sandwiches, burgers, tapas-style dishes, and more. Grab a seat at one of their many pet-friendly outdoor tables and enjoy a meal with Fido by your side. Start with an order of Surf Chips topped with pimiento cheese, bacon, and fresh basil, then move on to your carefully crafted sandwich. Try the Turkey Avocado, with red onion, sriracha mayo, avocado spread, and arugula on multigrain bread. See Details
P.T.'s Olde Fashioned Grille PT's offers burgers, sandwiches, and chicken tenders. Patio tables are pet friendly. See Details
Ports of Call Ports of Call is open Tuesday through Saturday from 11:30am to 8:30pm, and Sunday from 10:00am to 2:00pm. This family owned eatery serves up delicious American style dishes with an emphasis on fresh seafood. Let Fido tag along for the day and snag a seat at one of their two pet-friendly outdoor tables. Start your lunch off with an order of Crab Purses - lump crab meat, cream cheese, capers, and green onions wrapped in a Phyllo dough and lightly fried, and served over mixed greens and tomatoes with a deconstructed chive vinaigrette. For your main course try the Sea BLT - Maine lobster, lump crab, and shrimp tossed in a lemon tarragon sauce over fried green tomatoes, topped with bacon crumbles, and served with a side salad! See Details
The Saucy Southerner Dogs are welcome at the outdoor tables at The Saucy Southerner in Southport, NC. This pet-friendly eatery's tagline is "real good, feel good food" and they serve breakfast and lunch with a southern twist. Breakfast offerings include biscuits and grits, omelets and crepes while the lunch menu offers a variety of burgers, wraps and sandwiches. See Details
Lazy Turtle Bar & Grill Lazy Turtle Bar & Grill in Oak Island, NC is a beachfront bar and grill with a dog-friendly outdoor patio and a dog menu for Fido! Guests can enjoy seafood dishes, chicken wings, tacos, burgers, sandwiches and more. See Details
Henry's Restaurant Henry's Restaurant is a dog-friendly eatery in Wilmington, NC, where Fido can join you at an outdoor table. They strive to use as many fresh, locally-sourced ingredients as possible, creating simple but flavorful dishes. Try the fried green tomatoes or the stuffed pork loin with a Kickin' BLT Bloody Mary. See Details
Sams Hot Dogs Sam's Hot Dogs is open Monday through Friday from 11:00am to 4:00pm, and Saturday through Sunday from 11:00am to 3:00pm. Sam's offers a simple menu boasting quality ingredients and homemade products. Bring Fido along and grab a seat at a pet-friendly outdor picnic table to enjoy the day. Relax and order an all-beef hotdog topped with your choice of mild or spicy chili sauce served with either fries or potato chips. Sam's also offers a vegetarian ""veggie dog"", as well!" See Details
Bob's Dogs Bob's Dogs is a small, hole-in-the-wall eatery that serves up delicious American fare. Don't let the exterior deter you from stepping inside and perusing their menu of hotdogs, hamburgers, salads, sandwiches, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their six pet-friendly outdoor picnic tables while you enjoy your meal. Try the signature Surf and Turf Dog topped with mustard, slaw, shrimp, and Bob's special cocktail sauce. Or sink your teeth into the Tiki Dog topped with beef brisket, slaw, and Bob's homemade barbecue sauce! Bob's Dogs is open Monday through Saturday from 11:00am to 4:30pm. See Details
Fork N Cork Fork n Cork is a dog-friendly, gastropub-style eatery in Wilmington, NC, that dishes up delicious, palate-pleasing grub. Snag a seat at one of their two pet-friendly outdoor tables and enjoy the day with Fido by your side. Start with an order of Crispy Brussels Sprouts and then try one of Fork n Cork's specialty burgers that are their claim-to-fame! See Details
Platypus and Gnome Platypus and Gnome is open Wednesday through Saturday from 11:00am to 11:00pm, Sunday from 12:00pm to 10:00pm, and Monday from 11:00am to 11:00pm. This gastropub-style eatery serves up a variety of unique menu options that will make your mouth water. Your pup is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables. Start your meal with an order of the local favorite Candied Bacon - sweet and smokey bacon topped with pecans and a maple bourbon glaze. Next, sink your teeth into the Elk Burger - ground elk hand-pattied and served on a fresh brioche bun with caramelized shallots, mushrooms, savory blue cheese, and topped with a red wine reduction sauce. For something a bit lighter, try the Swedish Caesar Salad with grilled romaine lettuce, topped with quail eggs, smoked bacon, fennel seeds, and parmesan shavings and finished with homemade Caesar dressing. See Details
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