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Dog Friendly American Restaurants in Surf City, NC

There are 3 pet friendly American restaurants in Surf City that welcome dogs at their outdoor tables, and 14 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 Surf City. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly SurfDog Bites & Brews

SurfDog Bites & Brews

SurfDog Bites & Brews

If you and Fido are looking for a bite to eat in Surf City, NC, stop by SurfDog Bites & Brews! This eatery is conveniently located in the Treasure Coast Square shopping center. There are multiple outdoor patio tables for you and your pup, and most have umbrellas to keep you shaded during sunnier days! The menu features comfort food favorites like all-beef hot dogs and Angus beef burgers. Table service isn't provided, so Fido must remain outside while you order inside.

Pet Friendly Chug & Grub

Chug & Grub

Chug & Grub is a relaxed, dog-friendly gastropub in Surf City, North Carolina. Fido is welcome to join you on the covered patio for brunch, lunch, or dinner. Have a gourmet burger with a beer or a salad topped with prime rib. Stop by for Taco Tuesday and enjoy great deals on tacos and loaded nachos.

Coastal Wing & Spirits Co.

Coastal Wing & Spirits Co.

Fido is welcome to join you on the outdoor patio at Coastal Wing & Spirits Co., a dog-friendly restaurant and bar in Surf City, NC. Enjoy options like loaded tots, burgers, wings, tacos, and salads. They also serve vegetarian options and a kids menu.

South Beach Grill

Wrightsville Beach, NC

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.

Poe's Tavern

Wrightsville Beach, NC

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!

Sweet n Savory Cafe

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.

Beach Shop and Grill

Topsail Beach, NC

Beach Shop and Grill

Housed in an old soda shop circa 1952, Beach Shop and Grill features of made from scratch menu inspired by low country traditions. Popular dishes include Calabash fried shrimp burger, fresh local grouper, Charleston jumbo lump crab cakes, and filet mignon. Food has to be ordered as take out to eat on the dog-friendly patio.

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!"

The Melting Pot

The Melting Pot

The Melting Pot in Wilmington, NC is a dog-friendly restaurant chain that gives guests the experience of cooking their chosen meats in a fondue pot of steaming hot broth, as well as dipping breads, veggies, and fruits in various fondues (cheeses, chocolates, and more). Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables.

Epic Food Company

Epic Food Company

Epic Food Company is open Monday through Saturday from 10:30am to 8:00pm. This unique eatery allows you to create your own meal through a variety of steps. By choosing a protein, a base, vegetables, a sauce, and a side, you get a meal that is completely and totally your own. Or, if you prefer, simply choose one of their house specialties like the Bison Loco Moco bowl - a bison burger topped with an organic fried egg on brown rice, housemade sriracha and avocado sauces, pico de gallo, cabbage, and cucumbers, and served with sweet potato chips. Your pup is more than welcome to tag along as you grab a seat at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables. Try their delicious grass-fed burger topped with pepper jack cheese, caramelized onions, ketchup, mixed greens, tomato, and pickles on a whole-grain bun with a side of sweet potato chips.

Donut Inn

Donut Inn is open daily from 5:30am to 3:00pm, and whether you're looking for a perfect donut, a quick bite for breakfast, or a place to relax and munch on a sandwich during your lunch hour, this is the place to go. Bring Fido along, snag a seat at one of their three pet-friendly outdoor tables, and peruse Donut Inn's brief yet creative lunch menu. Try the Blue Wave sandwich, with turkey, pesto, tomatoes, and provolone cheese, served with chips, a pickle, and your drink of choice. Of course, don't forget to grab one of their famous Boston Creme donuts!

Empire Deli and Bagels

Empire Deli and Bagels

Empire Deli and Bagels is open Monday through Friday from 6:30am to 2:30pm, and Saturday through Sunday from 7:00am to 2:00pm. This deli-style eatery serves up a New York-style bagel that locals and tourists alike rave about. Choose from bagel flavors like jalapeno cheddar, cinnamon raisin, onion, asiago, spinach, and more. Bring Fido along and snag a seat at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables to try the Diet Wrap, made with three egg whites, turkey, cheese, lettuce, and tomato, served on your choice of white, wheat, or sundried tomato wrap. Empire also offers a variety of specialty lunch sandwiches, including the Classic Italian with salami, ham, pepperoni, provolone, lettuce, tomato, onion, pepperoncini, oil, and vinegar served on a toasted hero.

Five Guys

Five Guys, located in Wilmington, is a popular burger joint that serves up a variety of tasty eats. Choose from menu options including burgers, sandwiches, hot dogs, fries, milkshakes, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Try the Bacon Cheeseburger - two hand-formed patties grilled to perfection, two strips of bacon, and two slices of American cheese on a soft sesame seed bun, piled high with the toppings of your choice (mayo, lettuce, pickles, grilled onions and mushrooms, relish, jalapenos, hot sauce, and more!) Before you leave, snag one of their hand-spun Milkshakes with your favorite mix-ins (bananas, cherries, coffee, malted milk, Oreo cookies, Oreo cream, bacon, peanut butter, and more!) Please note that table service isn't available, so your dog will need to be tied up outside while you go in to order.

Panera Bread

Panera Bread on Military Cutoff Road has twenty pet-friendly outdoor tables, so you can bring your dog along to dine. The popular national chain serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks. Stop by early for one of their freshly baked breakfast sandwiches, pastries, or Baked Egg Souffles. Panera Bread is known for their fresh, and clean eating salads, soups, and sandwiches like Bacon Turkey Bravo, Napa Almond Chicken Salad, and Steak and White Cheddar Panini. They have a full espresso and coffee bar where you can get signature drinks like the Hot Chocolate with Chocolate Chip Marshmallows, and Plum Ginger Hibiscus Tea. Please note that table service isn't available, so your dog will need to be tied up outside while you go in to order.

Atlanta Bread

Branding itself as a destination for healthy, delicious food and a comfortable atmosphere, Atlanta Bread is a dog-friendly eatery serving Wilmington locals and tourists alike. Visitors to the Atlanta Bread on Main Street with a craving for fresh-baked bread or a pastry can head to one of its five outdoor tables to enjoy in the sunshine alongside Fido. Atlanta Bread's menu includes breakfast sandwiches and bagels, as well as paninis, salads, soups, chili, signature sandwiches such as Chicken Waldorf, California Avocado, Turkey Bacon Avocado, and more. Coffee, tea, hot chocolate, soft drinks, iced tea and coffee, smoothies, and milk are available to wash it all down. Please note that table service isn't available, so your dog will need to be tied up outside when you go in to order.

Fat Burgers

Sneads Ferry, NC

Fido is welcome to join you at one of the two outdoor, pet-friendly tables at Fat Burgers, an eatery in Sneads Ferry, NC. Enjoy lunch and dinner menu items like wings, salads, sandwiches, burgers, and more. They also serve a full bar. Please note that table service isn’t available, so Fido will need to wait outside while you place your order inside.

The Original Salt Works

The Original Salt Works

Dine beside your four-legged companion at The Original Salt Works, a dog-friendly eatery in Wilmington, NC. The two outdoor tables make this a great spot to unwind during breakfast and lunch. Menu items include omelets, waffles, burgers, sandwiches and hot dogs. Table service isn't provided, so Fido must remain outside while you order inside.

Surf City, NC, US