Dog Friendly Seafood Restaurants in Wilmington, NC

There are 5 pet friendly seafood restaurants in Wilmington that welcome dogs at their outdoor tables, and 6 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 Wilmington. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly Fish House Grill
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
Pet Friendly Hieronymus Seafood Restaurant
Hieronymus Seafood Restaurant Hieronymus Seafood Restaurant and Oyster Bar is open Monday through Saturday from 3pm to 9:30pm, and Sunday from 12pm to 9pm. 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. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their many pet-friendly outdoor tables on the covered patio. Start your lunch off with the Oysteronymus appetizer, with six oysters on the half shell baked with crab dip and spinach. Try the fresh Shrimp and Grits entree, with southern style grits topped with sauteed shrimp, onions, tomatoes, and lobster cream sauce, served with your choice of side (fries, veggie of the day, collard greens, coleslaw, side salad, or starch of the day.) See Details
Cape Fear Seafood Company Cape Fear Seafood Company is open Monday through Thursday from 11:30am to 9:00pm, Friday through Saturday from 11:30am to 10:00pm, and Sunday from 11:30am to 8:30pm. Cape Fear serves up fresh, delicious seafood dishes with options like soups, salads, crab cakes, fried oysters, blackened cod, Alaskan snow crab legs, shrimp diablo, broiled sea scallops, shrimp tacos, and more. Let Fido tag along for the day and grab a seat at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables. Try the highly recommended Cape Fear Shrimp and Grits crafted with shrimp, applewood smoked bacon, tomatoes, scallions, and mushrooms in a low country cream sauce over creamy cheese grits. See Details
Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar This seafood spot on Front Street has two pet-friendly outdoor tables, so you are welcome to bring your pup along. Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar has a huge menu of seafood favorites, from starters like Crab Balls, and entrees like Low Country Boil. Oyster fans will want to check out the Oyster Sampler, with oysters prepared three different ways. Oyster shooters come in seven differnt varieties, for diners wanting to combine oysters and spirits. Classic Lobster Rolls and fish sandwiches are available, as are fried seafood and chicken baskets. Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar has a version of Surf and Turf, with seafood and chicken wings. See Details
Capt'n Bill's Backyard Grill Capt'n Bill's Backyard Grill is open Monday through Thursday from 5:00pm to 11:00pm, Friday from 4:00pm to 11:00pm, Saturday from 11:00am to 11:00pm, and Sunday from 12:00pm to 10:00pm. Choose from a variety of menu options including sandwiches, burgers, tacos, wraps, barbecue, seafood platters, salads, and more. Feel free to bring Fido along and snag a seat at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables to enjoy your evening. Start with an order of their banana peppers, hand battered and fried, and served with a side of ranch dipping sauce. For your meal, you can't go wrong with Bill's Seafood Platter, served with fried flounder, shrimp, oysters, scallops, and clam strips, served with fries, hushpuppies, slaw, and your choice of cocktail or tartar sauce. 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
Michael's Seafood Restaurant 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. See Details
Cape Fear Boil Company Cape Fear Boil Company serves fresh, delicious seafood delights in a bright and casual waterfront setting with dog-friendly outside 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. Dogs are welcome to join their owners on the outdoor patio. Cape Fear Boil Company is open from 11am to 9pm seven days a week. 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
Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar is a dog-friendly seafood restaurant in Carolina Beach, NC. Your leashed, friendly dog is welcome to join you at a table on the outdoor patio. Try their award winning wings, or their steamed and raw seafood like oysters, shrimp, clams, crab legs, or mussells while you're visiting. See Details
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. See Details
Wilmington, NC, US