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Crab's Claw

The Crab's Claw is the only dog-friendly, oceanfront restaurant in the southern Outer Banks where Fido can join you at an outdoor table. They even offer a special dog menu! For pet parents, the menu features Caribbean specialties like seafood paella, blackened tuna served with pineapple-mango salsa, and salmon over rice and peas with sauteed plantains and a red curry sauce. Seafood steamer pots, steaks, baby back ribs, barbecue burgers, and peel n' eat shrimp are also available. Order a frozen margarita or an Island drink to accompany your meal. Visit Website

Or call (252) 726-8222 for more information.

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Crab's Claw has received a rating of 3.5 out of 5 bones by 11 canine critics on BringFido and 4.0 out of 5 by 975 guests on TripAdvisor.

  • Ella
    Jan 27, 2024
    Great time with our pup!

    We came in the off season so may be different in the summer, but it was a great place to have lunch. Our pup had plenty of room to hang out next to us (keep in mind 30 lbs puppy). They offered us a bowl of water and a dog menu. A great time was had by owner and dog!

  • John
    Sep 4, 2023
    Amazing experience

    They treated our two dogs like guests. Brought them a dish of cold water and gave them attention. The food and service is amazing and decently priced for a beach restaurant. We will definitely go back with our fur babies 🫶 🐶🐶.

  • Patrice
    Jul 13, 2023
    Nasty management

    Lots of outdoor tables, and the food is generally good, but the manager is not kind or professional. She screams at her employees! (So awkward). She also refuses to remove an offensive bumper sticker from the hospitality stand. There are plenty of other less political places to choose from in the area.

  • Jessica
    Jun 4, 2023
    Tight spaces

    Tables are close together. There wasn’t much room for the humans or the dogs to get around the tables. Very nice deck with a view but I wouldn’t bring my 65 pound dog here during a busy time. There were dog/dogs at each table so it is very welcoming of dogs.

  • Amy
    Apr 4, 2023
    Great porch overlooking the beach

    Seafood-based menu with Caribbean-inspired items. Two deck options - one covered, one full-sun. Gorgeous views directly on the beach with center of Atlantic Beach activity. We loved our dishes and everyone was very dog-friendly.

  • Marcy
    Apr 19, 2022
    Dog Friendly!

    This restaurant is right on the beach! it is open, we just ate there! (April 19, 2022). The food and drinks were great!! Service was great! Atmosphere was excellent and the weather was beautiful. Our King Charles was welcomed! The waitress brought Lady a bowl of fresh water!

  • Cassidy
    Jul 6, 2021
    Great Spot!!

    It was my first time bringing my husky puppy to a restaurant. Being seated out on the porch was great! Fantastic food. My only issue- We were seated directly in the sun at 3 o’clock in the afternoon. It was a little toasty for my husky. Maybe try asking for a spot in the shade? (I didn’t know what to expect since it was my first outing with him.) Overall, it was very nice! I would highly recommend coming here to get your fur baby used to restaurants.

  • Patrice
    Aug 11, 2020
    Perfect!

    Great food, service and dog friendly. Our family had a delicious relaxing lunch with our fur babies too!

  • Tay
    Jul 21, 2019
    Restaurant No Longer Exists!

    Just so everyone know, the restaurant is not open at all

  • Rebecca
    Jul 13, 2019
    Nope

    Not even open. Website needs to specify

  • Kayla
    More than a year ago
    not too crabby

    Service was great. Our table outside was perfect right on the ocean and the breeze felt nice. The staff was very dog friendly and brought my two pups out ice water. There are 3 cats on the deck that kept their distance. Getting to the back deck involved a lot of steps but otherwise good food and good service.

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