Dog Friendly Seafood Restaurants in North Carolina

No need to leave Fido in the hotel room when you want to grab a bite! No matter where you’re headed, we can point you towards great seafood restaurants in North Carolina that will welcome Fido to join you at an outdoor table. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly Mulligan’s Grille in Historic Cottage Row
Mulligan’s Grille in Historic Cottage Row Mulligan’s Grille in Historic Cottage Row is a dog-friendly seafood restaurant serving visitors and locals to Nags Head, NC. Fido is welcome to join you at a table on the pet-friendly upper deck where guests can pull up a stool at the tiki bar. Mulligan's provide a dog menu, water bowls, and your pup is sure to enjoy the fenced dog run where he can expend his energy! In addition to seafood, other choices include seasonal salads, burgers, meatloaf, plus chicken and waffles. See Details
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. See Details
Ten O Six Ten O Six serves local Outer Banks' seafood blended with an array of secret spices. Menu favorites include king crab leg boils, steamed lobster tail, fried shrimp, Italian subs, turkey avocado wraps, and homemade ice cream cake. Outdoor tables are dog friendly. See Details
Blue Moon Beach Grill Blue Moon Beach Grill serves up Southern comfort food and dog-friendly outdoor seating in Nags Head, NC. Their seafood-focused menu offers tasty options like daily specials, salads, fish tacos, filet mignon, sandwiches, plus a beverage menu with craft beer, wine and cocktails. Weather permitting, dogs are welcome to join you at outdoor tables. See Details
Carmel's Restaurant and Bar Carmel's Restaurant and Bar is a relaxed eatery serving creative cuisine with seasonal dog-friendly outdoor seating in Asheville, NC. The menu features crab cakes, pulled pork poutine, pecan-crusted trout, sweet tea glazed ribs, pork chops, and shrimp and grits. Dogs are welcome on the patio during the summer months. See Details
Creekside Oyster House and Grill Creekside Oyster House and Grill is a pet-friendly restaurant in Sylva, NC. They offer great seafood and the bar serves popcorn shrimp, jumbo wings, soft shell crab and catfish sandwiches. Outdoor seating is dog friendly. 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
Fish Hut Grill Fish Hut Grill is a dog-friendly seafood restaurant located in Emerald Isle, NC. Stop by for local seafood and allow Fido to accompany you beside an outdoor table. This casual eatery serves food in to-go containers so it is ideal for a quick bite on a busy day. Aside from seafood, menu choices include burgers and sandwiches, salads, sides and desserts. See Details
The Sugar Shack The Sugar Shack is a pet-friendly restaurant in Nags Head, NC. Fido can join you at one of their six outdoor picnic tables, where they offer delicious fresh seafood steamed, fried or grilled to your liking. Sandwiches, po'boys and wraps are also available. 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
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
Steamers Steamers in Southern Shores, NC, is a dog friendly eatery where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table. They serve excellent fresh seafood, beer, and wine on their outdoor deck seating area. Your pup will be welcomed with a bowl of water as you enjoy the many offerings of this popular restaurant. See Details
Fishbones Fishbones is contemporary eatery serving mostly seafood in a casual setting with dog-friendly outdoor seating. Menu includes spring rolls, fried oysters, peel 'n' eat shrimp, blackened wild salmon, ahi tuna steak, and burgers, steaks, and chicken or pork tacos for landlubbers. See Details
Red Fish Grill & Bar Red Fish Grill and Bar, located in Morehead City, NC, is a casual eatery that specializes in fresh, delicious seafood. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Start off with a craft cocktail and an order of the Seared Tuna Sashimi with wasabi, pickled ginger, and Asian glaze. Next, chow down on the Islander with sea scallops, shrimp, creamy feta, spinach, wine butter sauce, and linguini pasta. Or go for the Fried Soft Shell Crab Sandwich with cajun sauce on a brioche bun, served with slaw and fries. Red Fish Grill and Bar is open Sunday through Thursday from 4pm to 9pm, and Friday through Saturday from 4pm to 10pm. See Details
Waterfront Seafood Shack Waterfront Seafood Shack is a dog friendly restaurant located in Calabash, NC. Dogs are welcome at all outdoor tables at this riverfront restaurant that specializes in Calabash-style fried seafood. Menu items include fried oysters, scallops, shrimp, flounder, and crab cakes platters alongside steamed blue crabs, clams, oysters and shrimp. Landlubbers appreciate fried chicken tenders, onion rings, deep fried corn, chicken wings, cheeseburgers, grilled chicken sandwiches and loaded hot dogs. 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
Shagger Jacks Shagger Jacks is a dog-friendly restaurant in Oak Island, NC, where Fido can join you at an outdoor table. They have an assorted menu featuring burgers, seafood, tacos, and flatbreads and more. They also offer 50 varieties of beer and a full bar. 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
O'Neal's Sea Harvest O'Neal's Sea Harvest is open Monday through Saturday from 11:00am to 3:30pm for food service, and from 10:00am to 4:00pm for their seafood market. Stop by this eatery and enjoy the freshest, tastiest seafood around. Bring Fido along for the trip and snag a seat at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables. Choose from seafood items like softshell crab, scallops, shrimp, yellowfin tuna, wahoo, mahi mahi, black sea bass, speckled trout, and much more. Be sure to try their Fried Softshell Crab BLT served with your choice of French fries or fried okra! O'Neal's also offers to package up their frozen seafood for you - perfect for your long journey home! See Details
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