There are 10 dog-friendly restaurants in Emerald Isle 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 Emerald Isle. Bone appetit!
Crab's Claw
The Crab's Claw is the only dog-friendly, oceanfront restaurant in the southern Outer Banks where Fido can join you at an outdoor table. They even offer a special dog menu! For pet parents, the menu features Caribbean specialties like seafood paella, blackened tuna served with pineapple-mango salsa, and salmon over rice and peas with sauteed plantains and a red curry sauce. Seafood steamer pots, steaks, baby back ribs, barbecue burgers, and peel n' eat shrimp are also available. Order a frozen margarita or an Island drink to accompany your meal.
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Saltwater Grill
Overlooking the Intracoastal waterway and Bogue Sound in the heart of downtown Swansboro, Saltwater Grill serves a variety of surf and turf dishes, including conch fritters, boneless wings, she crab soup, Bourbon Street chicken, beef short ribs, lamb and scallops, lobster ravioli, salmon Florentine, and fried flounder. Dock seating near the water is dog friendly on the weekends.
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Anchor Drafthouse
Anchor Drafthouse, located in Atlantic Beach, NC, is a casual bar and pizzeria that serves up a variety of delicious eats. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Anchor Drafthouse is open Sunday through Thursday from 12pm to 9pm, and Friday through Saturday from 12pm to 10pm.
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Idle Hour Biergarten
Idle Hour Biergarten in Atlantic Beach, NC is a coastal gem for beer enthusiasts. With a laid-back and inviting beach atmosphere, it's the perfect spot for you and Fido to unwind at a table on their pet-friendly patio featuring a sand floor, shaded seating and picnic tables. Enjoy a wide selection of craft beers paired with a Bavarian pretzel, a house burger or an order of tacos.
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Dairy Queen
Dairy Queen is a dog-friendly quick-service food concept serving frozen sweet treats to Havelock locals and tourists alike. six outdoor tables are available to dog owners with a sweet tooth wanting to indulge alongside Fido. Dairy Queen's menu is comprised of Grillburgers, artisan-style sandwiches, hot dogs, chicken strip baskets, snacks such as Pretzel Sticks with Zesty Queso, Potato Skins, and chicken snack melts, salads, and sides such as fries, onion rings, and cheese curds. Its menu also includes blizzards, hot desserts a la mode, dipped cones, sundaes, cold and blended coffees, shakes, malts, and Orange Julius drinks. A drive-thru window is also available if you don't want to tie your dog up outside while you go in to order.
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Dank Burrito
Dank Burrito, located in Morehead City, NC, is a unique Mexican-American eatery that operates out of both a food truck as well as a brick-and-mortar restaurant. They specialize in delicious tacos and hearty burritos, and your pup is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Try the Pork Belly Tacos with pork belly, kimchi or bahn-mi style pickled veggies, sweet Thai chili sauce, cilantro, and lime. Or go with the Cajun Fried Mahi Burrito with mahi, rice, pico de gallo, lettuce, chipotle mayo, and cilantro. Dank Burrito is open Sunday through Thursday from 10:30am to 9:00pm, and Friday through Saturday from 10:30am to 10:00pm.
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Shark Shack Atlantic Beach
Shark Shack Atlantic Beach is a seafood restaurant with a spacious dog-friendly outdoor seating area. Located in Atlantic Beach, NC, stop by with Fido beneath a shaded picnic table. Shark Shack serve lunch and dinner at weekends and lunch on weekdays. Sample seafood dishes, burgers & hotdogs, salads, and fresh sides.
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The Growler Bar Atlantic Beach
Visit The Growler Bar Atlantic Beach, a pet-friendly neighborhood pub located in Atlantic Beach, NC. Your pup can join you inside while you browse their 24 rotating beer taps and extensive wine, ciders and seltzers selections. You are welcome to bring your own take-out or delivery food.
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Mi Cabana Mexican Restaurant
Mi Cabana Mexican Restaurant is an authentic Mexican eatery that serves up a variety of fresh, delicious dishes. Choose from appetizers, salads, soups, quesadillas, burritos, fajitas, nachos, tacos, enchiladas, steak, chicken, seafood, and more. Fido is welcome to tag along with you while you grab a seat at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables. Start your meal with a Watermelon Margarita (fresh watermelon, Triple Sec, housemade sour, 100% agave, Tequila blanco) and an order of Camarones con Jalapenos - eight shrimp with jalapenos and cheese, served with guacamole and pico de gallo. Next, try the Los Chilangos - one steak and veggie burrito and one chicken and veggie burrito topped with chipotle cream sauce and drizzled with sour cream.
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The Fuzzy Peach Frozen Yogurt Bar
The Fuzzy Peach Frozen Yogurt Bar is a self-serve frozen yogurt shop with a diverse selection of flavors and toppings. You can bring Fido for a frozen treat at this location in Cape Carteret where there are two dog-friendly tables outside. The Fuzzy Peach Frozen Yogurt Bar offers healthy alternatives with nonfat flavors and dairy-free sorbet. Flavor options include cappuccino, eggnog, raspberry, dulce de leche, and much more. You can add finishing touches like candy pieces, nuts, fruit, and sauces. You might also find specialty drinks like boba tea, fruit smoothies, and iced coffee. Please note that table service isn't available, so your dog will need to be tied up outside when you go in to order.
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Michaelangelo's Pizza and Subs
Dogs are welcome at outdoor tables at this pizzeria. Michealangelo's Pizza serves New York-style pizza cooked in a brick oven, pasta dishes, chicken wings, and subs. Stop in for a slice of cheese or order a whole pie loaded with meats and veggies. Michealangelo's Pizza is open Monday - Thursday 10am - 9:15pm, Friday - Saturday 10am - 9:45pm, Sunday 11am - 8:45pm.
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Billfish Grill & Bar
Billfish Grill & Bar is a dog-friendly seafood restaurant and bar in Indian Beach, NC. Your leashed dog is welcome to join you at a table on the outdoor patio for delicious eats and beachside cocktails. Try their clam strips, King Crab legs, or Filet Mignon while you're there. Don't forget to take a look at their event calendar to see which music act is performing live during your visit!
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Baskin-Robbins
The world's largest chain of ice cream shops, Baskin-Robbins is a dog-friendly sweet shop serving Havelock locals and tourists alike. Visitors to Baskin-Robbins can head to one of its outdoor tables to indulge in a cone alongside their canine companion. Its menu is made up of cups, cones, sundaes, warm desserts, parfaits, mix-ins, cakes, and polar pizzas. Baskin-Robbins' ice cream flavors include Chocolate Almond, Cotton Candy, Gold Medal Ribbon, Peanut Butter 'n Chocolate, Rainbow Sherbet, and more. A drive-thru window is also available if you don't want to tie your dog up outside while you go in to order.
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Panera Bread
Panera Bread on Highway W has seven 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. A drive-thru window is also available if you don't want to tie your dog up outside while you go in to order.
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Dairy Queen
Dairy Queen is a dog-friendly quick-service food concept serving frozen sweet treats to Morehead City locals and tourists alike. one outdoor table are available to dog owners with a sweet tooth wanting to indulge alongside Fido. Dairy Queen's menu is comprised of Grillburgers, artisan-style sandwiches, hot dogs, chicken strip baskets, snacks such as Pretzel Sticks with Zesty Queso, Potato Skins, and chicken snack melts, salads, and sides such as fries, onion rings, and cheese curds. Its menu also includes blizzards, hot desserts a la mode, dipped cones, sundaes, cold and blended coffees, shakes, malts, and Orange Julius drinks. A drive-thru window is also available if you don't want to tie your dog up outside while you go in to order.
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Sonic Drive-In
This fast food restaurant on Freedom Way offers carhop service and a handful of pet-friendly tables. At Sonic Drive-In you can get burgers and hot dogs, chicken sandwiches, plus fries, tater tots, and mozzarella sticks. Sonic Drive-In is known for their vast selection of drinks, like Frozen Lemonade, Strawberry Limeade, and Grape Sluch with Rainbow Candy. There is also a selection of milkshakes, Sonic Blasts, waffle cone sundaes, and ice cream slushes.
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Sonic Drive-In
If your pup isn't always on his best behavior at traditional restaurants, share a burger with him from the comfort of your own car instead!
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Dairy Queen
Dairy Queen has a drive thru and outdoor tables where you can enjoy a hamburger, hot dog or dipped cone with Fido. Just no chocolate on his!
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Dairy Queen Havelock
Dairy Queen is a popular quick-service ice cream chain restaurant. This location in Havelock doesn't offer a full dog menu, but pup cups of vanilla ice cream are available upon request. Dairy Queen is famous for their signature frozen 'Blizzard' drink, as well as ice cream cakes, dipped cones, sundaes and ice cream bars. Aside from sweet treats, they also have a selection of fast food favorites such as burgers, fries, and chicken tenders. A drive-thru window is also available, so you don't have to tie your dog up outside while you go in to order.
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Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q
Fido is welcome to join you at one of the two outdoor pet-friendly tables at Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q, an eatery in Morehead City, NC. Enjoy lunch and dinner menu items like BBQ sandwiches, chicken tenders, hushpuppies, fries, and more. Please note that table service isn’t available, so Fido will need to wait outside while you place your order inside. You can also place your order in the drive-thru.
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