Dog Friendly American Restaurants in Southport, NC

There are 4 pet friendly American restaurants in Southport that welcome dogs at their outdoor tables, and 27 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 Southport. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly Oliver's on the Cape Fear
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
Pet Friendly Ports of Call
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
Tropical Smoothie Cafe Tropical Smoothie Cafe offers a healthy alternative to typical fast food with a menu full of light and filling options. Fido can join you for a bite at this location in Southport on N Howe Street where there are three dog-friendly tables outside. You can kick off the morning with a savory breakfast wrap or a sweater dish like the Peanut Butter Banana Crunch Flatbread. Lunch and dinner options feature flatbreads, sandwiches, and wraps with plenty of options for vegetarian diners. True to their name, you will also find a large selection of smoothies with classic fruit smoothies, superfood options, and supplements that you can add in for an extra boost. Please note that table service isn't available, so you'll need to tie your dog up while you order inside. 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
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
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
P.T.'s Olde Fashioned Grille PT's offers burgers, sandwiches, and chicken tenders. Patio tables are pet friendly. See Details
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
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
PT's Olde Fashioned Grille PT's Olde Fashioned Grille, located in Wilmington, is a casual eatery that serves up a variety of tasty American fare. Choose from menu options including salads, burgers, sandwiches, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their ten pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. 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
P.T.'s Olde Fashioned Grille at Magnolia Greens P.T.'s Olde Fashioned Grille is a dog-friendly American restaurant serving award-winning burgers to locals and visitors in Leland, NC. Fido is welcome to join you at a table on the covered outdoor patio where fans with keep you and your pup cool on warmer days. P.T.'s are well known for their selection of delicious house made burgers which are chargrilled and served alongside french fries sprinkled with PT.'s very own secret seasoning. Other menu items include salads, grilled cheese sandwiches, and chicken tenders. See Details
PT's Olde Fashioned Grille PT's Olde Fashioned Grille, located in Wilmington, is a casual eatery that serves up a variety of tasty American fare. Choose from menu options including salads, burgers, sandwiches, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their seven pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. 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
Joe's Oasis Joe's Oasis is open Monday from 11:30am to 10:00pm, Tuesday through Saturday from 11:30am to 12:00am, and Sunday from 12:00pm to 10:00pm. This Pittsburgh-style eatery offers a variety of traditional (and some not-so-traditional) menu options. Choose from dishes like quesadillas, nachos, wings, burgers, soups, salads, pierogies, pasta, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of Joe's four pet-friendly outdoor tables. Try the Steelworker Stack, made with your choice of grilled chicken, turkey, chipped ham, or beer battered fried cod, topped with provolone cheese, French fries, coleslaw, and tomatoes stacked between two slices of crispy Italian bread. Wind down after your meal with a cold Iron City lager, brought in straight from Pittsburgh. See Details
Long Island Eatery Long Island Eatery is open Monday through Saturday from 6:00am to 7:00pm, and Sunday from 9:00am to 4:00pm. This New York-style delicatessen serves up delicious deli sandwiches, salads, and more. Starving for a bite of breakfast? Try the Hungry Man, featuring three eggs, bacon, ham, cheese, and home fries, all sandwiched between toasted hero bread! Fido is welcome to join you as you snag a seat at one of their five pet-friendly outdoor tables. For lunch try the Suffolk County sandwich, with pastrami, melted Swiss, creamy coleslaw, and Russian dressing on your choice of white, wheat, or rye bread. See Details
Southport, NC, US