Dog Friendly Restaurants in Kure Beach, NC

There are 7 dog-friendly restaurants in Kure Beach 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 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.
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Pet Friendly Happy Hippies Java Hut
Happy Hippies Java Hut
Bring Fido to Happy Hippies Java Hut in Kure Beach, NC to chow down on a pup cup! This dog-friendly coffee shop invites two and four-legged friends to stop by together to order inside and take their delicious goodies to go. Traditional cafe items are offered on their menu, including organic cold brew, signature lattes, smoothies, kombucha, tea and more.
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Pet Friendly Riverview Restaurant
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.
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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.
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Pet Friendly Big Daddy's
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.
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Pet Friendly Happy Hippies Java Hut
Happy Hippies Java Hut
Happy Hippies Java Hut is a pet-friendly establishment in Kure Beach, NC. Fido is welcome to tag along at one of their indoor tables, where he can enjoy a pup cup from their partial dog menu. Their menu features organic cold brew, signature lattes, smoothies and frozen hot chocolate. Please ensure your four-legged companion remains on a leash during your visit.
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Pet Friendly Bud & Joes Sandbar
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.
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Pet Friendly Java Dog Coffee House
Java Dog Coffee House
Located in the Cotton Exchange downtown, Java Dog Coffee House is a dog-friendly café in Wilmington, NC. Fido is welcome both inside and outside, and although there isn't a full dog menu, they do offer pup cups upon request! Customers can enjoy a cup of coffee and a bagel with the family pooch.
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Pet Friendly Fishy Fishy Cafe
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.
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Pet Friendly Famous Toastery of Wilmington
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.
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Pet Friendly South Beach Grill
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.
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Pet Friendly Havana's
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. Outdoor seating area is dog friendly! Complement the meal with a glass of red or white, or a popular craft beer.
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Pet Friendly Hang Ten Grill
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.
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Pet Friendly River 128 Restaurant
River 128 Restaurant
On the RiverWalk in Historic Downtown Wilmington, NC, River 128 Restaurant serves Southern coastal cuisine, including po' boys, shrimp and grits, and grilled pork chops. They also offer creative martinis, mixed drinks and wine. The lower deck offers river views and pet-friendly seating.
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Pet Friendly RuckerJohns
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.
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Pet Friendly Lazy Pirate Sports Grill
Lazy Pirate Sports Grill
Lazy Pirate Sports Grill in Carolina Beach, NC, has dog-friendly tables on the upper deck before 4 PM only. Menu highlights include all-you-can-eat crab legs, shrimp, fish tacos, and seafood baskets for seafood lovers, while burger fans, wings lovers, and sandwich eaters won’t be disappointed. You’ll also find appetizers like crab cake bites and Gouda mac & cheese bites, and generous salads. To top it off, there’s a full bar offering cocktails, local brews and tropical drinks.
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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 a table on their partially covered outdoor patio. They even offer a dog menu! For pet parents, the menu features sandwiches, platters, wings, pasta, frozen cocktails and more.
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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. 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. This southern-style restaurant serves up a variety of menu options including calamari, shrimp, burgers, salads, soups, calabash platters, lamb, crab cakes, and more.
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Pet Friendly Anne Bonny's Bar and Grill
Anne Bonny's Bar and Grill
Anne Bonny's Bar and Grill is a floating bar and restaurant in Wilmington, NC, offering dog-friendly outdoor tables. Choose from a variety of American pub fare, plus a full bar with frozen cocktails and local beers.
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Pet Friendly Hieronymus Seafood Restaurant & Oyster Bar
Hieronymus Seafood Restaurant & Oyster Bar
Hieronymus Seafood Restaurant & Oyster Bar is a dog-friendly restaurant in Wilmington, NC, where Fido can join you at an outdoor table on the covered patio. Choose from a variety of menu options including appetizers, fresh steamed seafood, a raw bar, sandwiches, salads, fresh catch-of-the-day options, and more.
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