Dog Friendly American Restaurants in Emerald Isle, NC

There are 3 pet friendly American restaurants in Emerald Isle 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 Emerald Isle. Bone appetit!

The Village Market

Emerald Isle, NC

The Village Market The Village Market is a locally owned gourmet deli and sandwich shop that serves up a variety of menu options including omelettes, breakfast plates, biscuits, bagels, sandwiches, paninis, salads, wraps, hotdogs, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly umbrella-covered outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Try the Top Round Roast Beef Sandwich with lettuce, tomato, provolone, and horseradish cream sauce on a Kaiser bun. See Details

Gaffer's

Emerald Isle, NC

Gaffer's Gaffer's is a neighborhood sports bar in Emerald Isle, NC serving up seafood bites, country-style breakfast and a late-night menu. Live music is often available. Outdoor tables are pet friendly. See Details

RuckerJohns Emerald Isle

Emerald Isle, NC

RuckerJohns Emerald Isle RuckerJohns is a dog-friendly restaurant in Emerald Plantation shopping mall in Emerald Isle, NC. Fido can sit beside you at one of the 12 outdoor tables on the partially shaded patio. Start off your lunch or dinner with boneless buffalo bites or fried calamari. Try the BBQ Beach burger, Bucky's fillet or Little Italian flatbread for your entree. Don't forget to pair your meal with a cocktail, beer, wine or non-alcoholic beverage. See Details

Circa 81 Tapas and Cocktaileria

Morehead City, NC

Circa 81 Tapas and Cocktaileria Circa 81 Tapas and Cocktaileria is a unique farm-to-table eatery that serves up delicious dishes prepared with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Choose from menu options including small plates, soups, salads, cheeses, charcuterie, sandwiches, burritos, pasta, beef, seafood, chicken, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their four pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Start with the Circa 81 Martini (vodka, amaretto, Malibu rum, peach schnapps, grenadine, orange juice, pineapple juice) and an order of the Caprese Salad with heirloom tomato, herbed mozzarella, basil, basil olive oil, 18 year traditional balsamic, and smoked Alderwood salt. Next, dig into the Mushroom Port Ragout - blend of cremini mushrooms, port wine, garlic, and basil, served on a sub roll with havarti cheese, spinach, and roasted tomatoes. Or try the unusual Sweet Potato Quesadilla with cream cheese, cinnamon, cumin, a hint of cayenne pepper, and sweet and spicy pepper jelly. Circa 81 is open Monday from 11:30am to 9:00pm, Wednesday through Thursday from 11:30am to 9:00pm, Friday through Saturday from 11:30am to 9:30pm, and Sunday from 10:30am to 8:00pm. See Details

Panera Bread

Morehead City, NC

Panera Bread Panera Bread on Highway W has seven pet-friendly outdoor tables, so you can bring your dog along to dine. The popular national chain serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks. Stop by early for one of their freshly baked breakfast sandwiches, pastries, or Baked Egg Souffles. Panera Bread is known for their fresh, and clean eating salads, soups, and sandwiches like Bacon Turkey Bravo, Napa Almond Chicken Salad, and Steak and White Cheddar Panini. They have a full espresso and coffee bar where you can get signature drinks like the Hot Chocolate with Chocolate Chip Marshmallows, and Plum Ginger Hibiscus Tea. A drive-thru window is also available if you don't want to tie your dog up outside while you go in to order. See Details