Dog Friendly Waterfront Restaurants in Kitty Hawk, NC

Black Pelican Oceanfront Cafe, located in Kitty Hawk, NC, is a dog-friendly eatery where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table for lunch (dogs aren't permitted after 4:00 PM). Call ahead to be sure the patio is open before visiting with Fido. This seafood-centered establishment serves up fresh, delicious dishes. Choose from appetizers, salads, seafood, pork, beef, chicken, ribs, steak, sandwiches, wood-fired pizza, steamed seafood platters, and more.

Even•Tide in Kitty Hawk, NC, is a cozy waterfront spot along Duck’s scenic boardwalk. Enjoy homespun eats, a sommelier-curated wine list and craft beer on tap. The dog-friendly, covered deck offers stunning views of the Albemarle Sound—perfect for a relaxing stop, even on rainy days. Pets are welcome outside, and the atmosphere is warm and laid-back throughout the year.

Rundown is a pet-friendly waterfront restaurant in Kitty Hawk, NC. Your leashed pup can join you on the outdoor deck and take in the ocean view. Stop in for fresh seafood, coastal plates and elevated cocktails.

NC Coast Grill & Bar is a chef-owned waterfront restaurant in the heart of Duck, NC offering fresh seafood, boat dockage, and al fresco dining on the Duck boardwalk. Bring Fido to relax at a table in the dog-friendly outdoor dining and enjoy a sunset view of the Currituck Sound. NC Coast Grill & Bar is open Monday from 4pm to 10pm and Tuesday through Sunday from noon to 10pm.

The pet-friendly Beachcombers Wood Fired Grille & Tiki Hut, welcomes Fido to join you for dinner at their Hawaiian-inspired restaurant overlooking the Atlantic Ocean in Kill Devil Hills. Their menu includes items like Ahi poke nachos, strawberry-apple salad, seafood Waimea and pan-seared crabcakes. They also offer flatbreads, burgers and street tacos, or you can try one of their tiki-style cocktails.

Miller's Waterfront Restaurant in Nags Head, NC, welcomes Fido on the dog-friendly patio that overlooks the Roanoke Sound. The menu features classic seafood and American fare including hushpuppies, crab cakes, fried oysters, shrimp platters, scallops, fish tacos, burgers, steaks, and Southern-style comfort dishes like fried green tomatoes and she crab soup.

Fish Heads Bar & Grill is a dog-friendly waterfront restaurant located in Nags Head, NC. Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table, where they even have a dog menu. Please note that pets aren't allowed on the actual pier, only the deck, which is uncovered and weather-dependent. Here, you'll find 40 beers on tap and local seafood to enjoy.

Open seasonally, Sugar Creek Seafood Restaurant offers pet-friendly outdoor seating in Nags Head, NC. Bring Fido along while you enjoy a meal at one of the tables on the waterfront patio. They even have a dog menu for Fido to enjoy, which features chicken, a hamburger or a hot dog served with rice! Their menu includes fried appetizers, quesadillas, boiled seafood platters, crispy shrimp, oysters, salads and more.

AQUA Restaurant is a waterfront restaurant with pet-friendly seating in Duck, NC. This Outer Banks eatery features a chef-curated menu using local-caught fish and seafood, locally farmed ingredients, and all-natural meats. Options include salads, small plates, roasted chicken, duck breast, steak, and a variety of seafood entrees. Well-behaved dogs are welcome on the spacious deck overlooking the Currituck Sound.

Freshfit Cafe is a healthy, dog-friendly restaurant in Nags Head, NC, where Fido can join you at an outdoor waterfront table. This health-oriented cafe and juice bar's menu can offers vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free items. They use only the freshest ingredients including local seafood, seasonal fruits and vegetables, and clean proteins.

Dine beside your four-legged companion at the dog-friendly Coinjock Marina & Restaurant in Coinjock, NC. The pet-friendly outdoor seating makes this a great spot to unwind with Fido during lunch or dinner. Customers can sail up or drive over to enjoy fan favorites like prime rib, fried oysters and scallops.

Bring Fido to Off the Hook Beach Bar in Nags Head, NC, for elevated bar fare, specialty cocktails and local craft beers with your pup by your side. Dogs are welcome on the pet-friendly patio overlooking the ocean, where you can enjoy live music, corn hole and other lawn games. The bar sits at the start of Nags Head Fishing Pier.

Mimi's Tiki Hut is a dog-friendly bar and grill on the deck of Pirate's Cove Marina in Manteo, NC. This local hangout welcomes pups to lounge with their owners in the outdoor seating overlooking the water. Salads, seafood, burgers and more are offered on their lunch and dinner menus.