Dog Friendly Restaurants in St. James, NC

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.

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.

Inlet View Bar & Grill is a dog-friendly restaurant in Shallotte, NC, that features fresh, fired, or grilled seafood apps and entrees. Enjoy dinner and cocktails with your pup and watch an amazing sunset from an outdoor table.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This hip and modern dog-friendly national pizza chain puts a unique spin on the traditional pizza place, employing a carefree attitude in all of their culinary creations. They offer classic salads, subs, calzones, and pizza, but venture on the eclectic side with offerings like jerk chicken, tempeh, or tofu hoagies, and specialty pizza such as the Kosmic karma, Thai Dye, and Philosopher's Pie. Wash it down with a local craft beer while relaxing with Fido on the outdoor patio. Opens at 11am Monday through Saturday and 12pm on Sunday.

Michael's Seafood Restaurant, located in Carolina Beach, NC, is a casual eatery that serves up fresh, delicious sea fare. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Start off with an order of the Loaded Oysters - baked oysters topped with cheddar jack cheese, smoky bacon, diced jalapenos, and cilantro sour cream. Next, chow down on the Seafood Mac & Cheese Bake with shrimp, blue fin crab meat, penne pasta, smoky bacon, a four-cheese sauce, and parmesan breadcrumb crust. Or go for the Fish Market Tacos - soft corn tortillas filled with the catch-of-the-day, lettuce, tomato, red onion, shredded cheese, and cilantro sour cream, served with a side of chips and salsa. Michael's Seafood Restaurant is open daily from 11am to 9pm.

Cape Fear Boil Company serves fresh, delicious seafood delights in a bright and casual waterfront setting with dog-friendly outdoor seating. Patrons can dig into a mouthwatering Low Country Boil packed with shrimp, clams and mussels, snow crab, or lobster, plus red potatoes, sweet corn, and spicy sausage. Wash it down with a cold domestic or craft brew.

Nollie's Taco Joint is a laid back Mexican eatery serving a SoCal-inspired menu of tacos, quesadillas, and nachos along with beer and wine. Bring Fido to join you on the pet-friendly patio, where he can enjoy a special taco made with canines in mind.

Menu includes, burgers, sandwiches, jumbo wings, and NY strip steak and blackened salmon entrees. Covered patio seating is dog friendly.

Crush and Grind is your one-stop shop for gourmet coffee, craft beer, and global wine, served in a casual and intimate setting that welcomes well-behaved dogs. Fill up on your beverage of choice while visiting with friends or relaxing solo. Leashed dogs can join owners inside.

Beer Barrio is open Sunday through Thursday from 11:00am to 11:00pm, and Friday through Saturday from 11:00am to 1:00am. They pride themselves on using fresh, locally sourced ingredients to create their dishes. Choose from an extensive list of craft beers, or try one of their specialty cocktails like the Mexi-Mule, crafted with habanero-infused Pinnacle vodka, fresh lemonade, and ginger beer. Bring Fido along on your trip and snag a seat at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables. Start with an order of Elote - grilled corn on the cob with grated cheese, mayo, Mexican spices, and fresh lime. Next, try the Al Pastor taco - beer brined grilled pork tenderloin, queso fresco, homemade salsa verde, jalapenos, and crispy tortilla strips all in a locally crafted tortilla.

Rusty Hooks Dockside Grill is a dog-friendly restaurant in Southport, NC, that welcomes Fido at outdoor tables on the deck overlooking the water, making this a great spot to unwind during lunch and dinner. Menu items include crab soup, fish and chips, oysters, filet mignon and tuna salmon poke bowls.