Dog Friendly Restaurants in Wrightsville Beach, NC

There are 10 dog-friendly restaurants in Wrightsville 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 Wrightsville Beach. Bone appetit!

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. See Details
Pet Friendly Poe's Tavern
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
Oceanic Oceanic is a dog-friendly seafood restaurant in Wrightsville Beach, NC, with beautiful views out to the ocean. Fido is welcome to accompany you to a table on the spacious covered outside pier. The menu features Southern-inspired seafood dishes, freshly-caught seafood choices like crab-stuffed salmon, seafood gumbo, and shrimp & white cheddar grits. See Details
SUNdays SUNdays is a pet-friendly coffee shop located at the South End of Wrightsville Beach serving specialty coffee, lattes, milkshakes, smoothies, acai bowls, draft beer, wine and more. See Details
Zeke's Beans and Bowls Zeke's Beans & Bowls is Virginia Beach's destination for gourmet coffee, acai bowls, and poke bowls. Fido is welcome to join you at a pet-friendly, outdoor picnic table. The restaurant's acai bowls are made to order and contain nothing but fresh fruit, homemade granola, and acai straight from Brazil. Poke bowls are traditional Hawaiian style, using sushi-grade tuna, served raw and marinated. The menu also includes smoothies, fresh juices, Sugar Plum baked goods, and homemade vegan treats. See Details
Drift Cafe Wrightsville Beach Fido can join you on the covered patio outside Drift Cafe, a dog-friendly restaurant in Wrightsville Beach, NC. Order breakfast, brunch and lunch fare like bowls, pancakes, toasts, Benedicts, sandwiches, burritos and much more. Beer, wine and brunch cocktails are also served. See Details
Mellow Mushroom The founders of Mellow Mushroom opened their first restaurant because they saw pizza baking as an art form and wanted to offer other people the chance to enjoy their art. Mellow Mushroom on Causeway Drive has several pet-friendly tables outside, so you can bring Fido with you to enjoy a specialty pie, calzone, hoagie, or salad. One of their most popular pies is the Holy Shiitake Pie, an olive oil and garlic base, shiitake, button, portobello mushrooms, caramelized onions, mozzarella, and Mont Amore, finished with a garlic aioli swirl and a spritz of black truffle oil. See Details
Jerry Allen's Sports Bar & Grill Jerry Allen's Sports Bar & Grill offers pet-friendly outdoor seating in Wrightsville Beach, NC. Bring Fido with you while you enjoy food and drinks at one of the three tables on the porch. Their menu features options like loaded nachos, wings, chicken sandwiches, seafood wraps and specialty cheeseburgers. See Details
Kohl's Frozen Custard & Kitchen Bring Fido to Kohl's Frozen Custard & Kitchen in Wrightsville Beach, NC. This locally-owned-and-operated, seasonal eatery offers outdoor tables where pets and their owners can sit together. Fido can enjoy a frozen dog treat while you try their burgers, hot dogs, shakes or other classic fast-food options. Table service isn't provided, so Fido must remain outside while you order inside. See Details
Bluewater Waterfront Grill Bluewater Waterfront Grill offers pet-friendly outdoor seating in Wrightsville Beach, NC. Bring Fido along while you enjoy lunch or dinner at one of the tables on the deck overlooking the marina. Their menu includes appetizers, pastas, seafood entrees, steak, salads and more. See Details
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. See Details
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. See Details
The George on the RiverWalk On the RiverWalk in Historic Downtown Wilmington, NC, The George Restaurant features Southern coastal cuisine, such as po' boys, shrimp and grits, and grilled pork chops. Creative martini, mixed drink, and wine menus. The lower deck offers river views and pet-friendly seating. See Details
Java Dog Coffee House Located in the Cotton Exchange downtown, Java Dog Coffee House is a dog-friendly café in Wilmington, NC. Customers can enjoy a cup of coffee and a bagel with the family pooch. The friendly staff is always welcoming and the coffee is to die for. Dogs are welcome both inside and outside. See Details
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
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
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. Complement the meal with a glass of red or white, or a popular craft beer. Outdoor seating area is dog friendly. See Details
Fish House Grill Fish House Grill, located in Wilmington, NC, is a casual waterfront eatery that serves up a variety of delicious sea fare. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. See Details
Shaka Taco Shaka Taco in Surf City, NC, is a dog friendly taco joint where Fido can join you at a table on their outdoor patio. Patrons order from a window and may dine on the patio, or carry their tasty treats to their destination of choice. The menu is comprised of ingredients sourced as locally as possible for their tacos, taco bowls, wings, and acai bowls. See Details
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. See Details
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