Dog Friendly Restaurants in Jacksonville, NC

There are 31 dog-friendly restaurants in Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly Capt. Bob Beck’s Marina Cafe
Capt. Bob Beck’s Marina Cafe Capt. Bob Beck’s Marina Cafe is a dog-friendly, dockside eatery on the New River in Jacksonville, NC serving American eats like seafood, burgers, and fried snacks. Bowls of water are available for thirsty pups, and a dog menu! The outdoor seating on the deck overlooks the river, and the tables are large enough for Fido to curl up and relax underneath. See Details
Pet Friendly Old Chicago
Old Chicago Old Chicago offers an outdoor bar and seating section where you may order food and beverages without needing to leave your dog unattended. Menu offers traditional bar food such as wings, burgers, pizza, and calzones. Be sure to ask for their dog menu when visiting! See Details
Mission BBQ Succulent BBQ and a dog-friendly patio. Water bowls will be provided. See Details
Sonic Drive-In If your pup isn't always on his best behavior at traditional restaurants, share a burger with him from the comfort of your own car instead! See Details
Peno Mediterranean Grill Peno Mediterranean Grill, located in Jacksonville, NC, is a casual Mediterranean eatery that serves up a variety of delicious Greek-style fare. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their five pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Try the Greek Gyro with your choice of beef and lamb or chicken with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, Kalamata olives, tzatziki sauce, and feta cheese. Or go for the Casado Bowl with your choice of beef and lamb or chicken, rice, black beans, plantains, avocado salad, cilantro tahini sauce, and parsley. Peno Mediterranean Grill is open daily from 10am to 9pm. See Details
Red Robin There is no shortage of gourmet style burgers at Red Robin. Patio seating welcomes dogs. See Details
First Watch First Watch has been serving up delicious breakfast and lunches somewhere in the country since 1983. Egg sandwiches, omelets, French toast, power bowls, salads, turkey burgers, and chicken salad melts are just some of the popular dishes available daily. The outside seating area welcomes dogs. See Details
Mi Cabana Mexican Restaurant Mi Cabana Mexican Restaurant is an authentic Mexican eatery that serves up a variety of fresh, delicious dishes. Choose from appetizers, salads, soups, quesadillas, burritos, fajitas, nachos, tacos, enchiladas, steak, chicken, seafood, and more. Fido is welcome to tag along with you while you grab a seat at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables. Start your meal with a Watermelon Margarita (fresh watermelon, Triple Sec, housemade sour, 100% agave, Tequila blanco) and an order of Camarones con Jalapenos - eight shrimp with jalapenos and cheese, served with guacamole and pico de gallo. Next, try the Los Chilangos - one steak and veggie burrito and one chicken and veggie burrito topped with chipotle cream sauce and drizzled with sour cream. See Details
Chick-fil-A Use the walk-up window to order, then grab a seat in the shaded outdoor area. See Details
Flavor Hills Flavor Hills is a dog-friendly modern southern comfort food restaurant in Jacksonville, NC. Fido is welcome to join you at a table on the outdoor patio, so long as they are leashed. Try their fried green tomatoes, coconut shrimp, southern belle burger, sweet chili calamari, or catfish and grits while you're visiting. Don't forget to ask a server about their cocktail menu! See Details
Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q This BBQ spot on Yopp Road has eight pet-friendly outdoor tables, so you are welcome to bring your dog along. Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q is making BBQ favorite Carolina-style pulled pork, fried, freid shrimp and BBQ chicken. Served as plates or sandwiches, you can get your meal with classic sides like baked beans, coleslaw, and potato salad. Save some room for Banana Pudding or Pecan Pie. Please note that table service isn't available, so your dog will need to be tied up outside when you go in to order. See Details
Abruzzo's Pizza Abruzzo's Pizza is an Italian-American eatery that serves up delicious eats. Choose from options like appetizers, salads, seafood, pizza, pasta, calzones, strombolis, sub sandwiches, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their few pet-friendly outdoor tables (dogs not allowed inside while you place your order) while you enjoy your meal. Start with an appetizer of their Pepperoni Cheese Bread made with a blend of garlic butter, mozzarrella cheese, parmesan cheese, Italian herbs, and pepperoni slices. Next, bite into the Chicken Florentine Pizza - a white pizza base (ricotta and mozzarella cheeses) topped with spinach, chicken, onions, and herbs. Or go for the Island Style Calzone stuffed with mozzarella, ricotta, Canadian bacon, bacon, and pineapple! Before you leave, savor their Nutella Dessert Calzone - a baked dessert filled with chocolate hazelnut spread and marshmallow, and dusted with powdered sugar. Abruzzo's is open Monday through Thursday from 11:00am to 9:00pm, Friday through Saturday from 11:00am to 10:00pm, and Sunday from 12:00pm to 8:00pm. See Details
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts This world-famous doughnut shop on Western Boulevard is home to dog-friendly tables, so Fido can join you for one of their hugely popular glazed doughnuts. Amongst their interesting doughnuts, you'll find a New York Cheesecake, Oreo Cookies and Kreme, and plenty of other tantalizing treats. Although they are most well known for providing seasonal, classic, and specialty doughnuts, their coffee is fast becoming an American breakfast staple as well. Their interesting coffees include frozen pumpkin spice latte, frozen mocha, hazelnut latte, and iced skinny vanilla latte. If you really like their coffee, you can grab a bag and take it home with you. 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
Five Guys Five Guys, located in Jacksonville, is a popular burger joint that serves up a variety of tasty eats. Choose from menu options including burgers, sandwiches, hot dogs, fries, milkshakes, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Try the Bacon Cheeseburger - two hand-formed patties grilled to perfection, two strips of bacon, and two slices of American cheese on a soft sesame seed bun, piled high with the toppings of your choice (mayo, lettuce, pickles, grilled onions and mushrooms, relish, jalapenos, hot sauce, and more!) Before you leave, snag one of their hand-spun Milkshakes with your favorite mix-ins (bananas, cherries, coffee, malted milk, Oreo cookies, Oreo cream, bacon, peanut butter, and more!) Please note that table service isn't available, so your dog will need to be tied up outside while you go in to order. See Details
Cold Stone Creamery Cold Stone Creamery is a dog-friendly shop serving sweets to Jacksonville locals and tourists alike. A few outdoor tables are available to dog owners with a sweet tooth and Fido in tow. The Creamery's menu is made up of ice cream, yogurt, and sorbet flavors made fresh in-store. Guests can choose from a variety of fruits, candies, and nuts to have mixed into their frozen treat on a granite stone. Ice cream cakes and cupcakes, and ice cream pies and cookie sandwiches, shakes, and smoothies are also available. Please note that table service isn't available, so your dog will need to be tied up outside while you go in to order. See Details
Noodles & Company Noodles & Company on Western Boulevard has six pet-friendly tables where you are welcome to dine with your dog. Noodles & Company has noodle and pasta dishes with an international flare. You can get Asian dishes like Japanese Pan Noodles, Italian bowls including Spaghetti and Meatballs, and comfort food meals like Wisconsin Mac and Cheese. Most of the entrees can be made gluten-free. Salads, soups, and shareable items including Korean BBQ Meatballs, Potstickers, and Cheesy Garlic Bread. Check out the rotating specials and you might find Buffalo Mac and Cheese and Pasta Fresca. Bringing the kids with your too? No problem. Noodles & Company has kids meals. Please note that table service isn't available, so your dog will need to be tied up while you go inside to order. See Details
Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q This BBQ spot on Gum Branch Road has seven pet-friendly outdoor tables, so you are welcome to bring your dog along. Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q is making BBQ favorite Carolina-style pulled pork, fried, freid shrimp and BBQ chicken. Served as plates or sandwiches, you can get your meal with classic sides like baked beans, coleslaw, and potato salad. Save some room for Banana Pudding or Pecan Pie. Please note that table service isn't available, so your dog will need to be tied up outside when you go in to order. See Details
Rally's Hamburgers This fast food spot on N Marine Boulevard has six pet-friendly outdoor seating so you are welcome to bring your dog along. Rally's Hamburgers is serving fast and easy items like hamburgers, chicken sandwiches, wings, and hot dogs. Have a big appetite? You may want to try the Baconzilla burger. To go along with your sandwich, they have their famous seasoned fries which you can get by themselves or loaded with cheese and bacon. If you are looking for a sweet treat, there are shakes in four flavors, Kool-aid slushies, and Stackers, soft serve parfaits with cookies and more. A drive-thru window is also available. See Details
Checkers Drive-In Checkers Drive-In is a dog-friendly spot to enjoy a 'bold and made-to-order' burger in Jacksonville. Visitors to Checkers Drive-In can bring Fido and head to one of its five outdoor tables to dig in. The Drive-In's menu is made up of burgers, chicken dishes, fish, classic and boneless wings, hot dogs, fries, and sweets such as loaded and regular milkshakes, stackers, soft serve cones, and Cinnamon Apple Pie. A walk-up window is also available. See Details
Jacksonville, NC, US