Celebrate 20 Years of BringFido! $20 off a $250+ hotel booking with promo code PAWTY

Dog Friendly Restaurants in Nags Head, NC

There are 23 dog-friendly restaurants in Nags Head 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 Nags Head. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly Blue Moon Beach Grill
Blue Moon Beach Grill Blue Moon Beach Grill serves up Southern comfort food in Nags Head, NC. Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome on the pet-friendly backyard area and outdoor dining deck. 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. Please note that outdoor seating is available weather permitting. See Details
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
Surfin' Spoon Dogs are welcome at Surfin' Spoon's outdoor picnic tables that are shaded by umbrellas. Your dog can even have his own vanilla frozen yogurt topped with a Milk-Bone! The Surfin' Spoon offers self-serve frozen yogurt, vegan sorbet, vegan almond milk flavors, gelato, homemade waffle cones, and locally made organic treats (vegan & gluten free options). See Details
Waveriders Coffee & Deli Waveriders Coffee & Deli in Nags Head, NC is a coffee shop, deli, and bar all rolled into one. Menu offers breakfast and lunch sandwiches, coffee, smoothies, and craft beer. Patio seating is dog friendly. See Details
Sooey's BBQ & Rib Shack Sooey's BBQ & Rib Shack in Nags Head, NC, is a dog-friendly eatery that welcomes Fido to join you at an outdoor table. The menu features ribs, chicken, pork, sandwiches, and burgers. Dog-friendly covered seating available at first-floor picnic tables, or rooftop picnic tables that overlook sunset over Jockey's Ridge. 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
Miller's Waterfront Restaurant 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. See Details
Booty Treats Ice Cream & Shave Ice After a day at the beach head to Booty Treats, a dog-friendly ice cream shop located in Nags Head, NC. Fido will love receiving a frozen treat while sitting beside you at an outdoor picnic bench. Booty Treats serve authentic Hawaiian Shave Ice, old fashioned malts, milkshakes and sundaes. They also offer several exciting original favorites including the Booty Freeze- a unique blend of Mini-Melts ice cream and Hawaiian Shave Ice! See Details
Fish Heads Bar & Grill 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. See Details
Sugar Creek Seafood Restaurant 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. See Details
South Beach Takeout, Catering, and Delivery South Beach Takeout, Catering, and Delivery, located in Nags Head, NC, prepares unique and fresh sandwiches, wraps, salads, and bowls, with separate gluten-free and vegan menus. Although they do not have any indoor seating, they have ample outdoor seating around the shopping center that welcomes dogs. They even offer a special doggie menu for pups! See Details
Snow Bird Burgers & Cones Snow Bird Burgers & Cones is a dog-friendly eatery in Nags Head, NC. Your best friend is welcome to join you at the walk-up window for a frozen treat. Relax at a picnic table while enjoying an ice cream cone, milkshake or sundae. Their menu also includes burgers, fish tacos, sandwiches and more. Be sure to order Fido a pup cup! See Details
The Spot The Spot is a unique eatery that specializes in fresh, delicious eats. Choose from menu options like acai and pitaya bowls, fruit smoothies, Hershey ice cream, and more! Fido is welcome to join you at one of their five pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Try the Hammerhead Bowl blended with banana, strawberry, peanut butter, protein powder, and vanilla almond milk, topped with granola, banana, dark chocolate, almonds, coconut, and honey. Or sip away at one of their smoothies, like the Hatteras Sunset with pineapple, mango, peach, orange juice, and honey. The Spot is open Sunday through Thursday from 10:00am to 7:00pm, and Friday through Saturday from 10:00am to 8:00pm. See Details
Morning View Coffee House Morning View Coffee House, located in Nags Head, NC, is a locally owned and operated, dog-friendly establishment with outdoor seating. Their mission is to roast the finest coffee from farm to cup. With an in-house roasting room, they ensure that fresh, small-batch roasts are always available. You can choose from a variety of offerings, including coffee, espresso, teas, pastries, bagels and more. See Details
Tortugas’ Lie Come enjoy a slice of the Caribbean at Tortugas’ Lie in Nags Head, NC. Fido may join you at outdoor tables on the dog-friendly porch while you enjoy your meal. Their menu offers seafood, burgers, sushi and vegetarian-friendly entrees. See Details
Front Porch Cafe Relaxed coffeehouse offering some the Outer Banks' best coffee drinks made from beans roasted onsite, plus baked goods, bagels, breakfast sandwiches, and craft beer. Keep in mind that there is no table service, so Fido will have to wait outside while you order. Outdoor deck seating welcomes dogs. See Details
Freshfit Cafe 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. See Details
Fatboyz Ice Cream & Sweet Treats Fido is welcome to join you at one of the many outdoor, pet-friendly tables at Fatboyz Ice Cream & Sweet Treats, a seasonal ice cream shop in Nags Head, NC. This restaurant doesn't have a full dog menu, but they do offer doggie ice cream cones on request. Enjoy a variety of ice cream flavors, sundaes, floats and more. 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
Tropical Smoothie Cafe Tropical Smoothie Cafe offers a healthy alternative to typical fast food with a menu full of light and filling options. Fido can join you for a bite at this location in Nags Head where there are two dog-friendly tables outside. Table service isn't offered, so your pup needs to wait outside while you order. Or, you can use their convenient drive-thru! Kick off the morning with a savory breakfast wrap. For lunch and dinner enjoy flatbreads, sandwiches, and wraps with plenty of options for vegetarian diners. You'll also find a large selection of smoothies with classic fruit smoothies, superfood options, and supplements that you can add in for an extra boost. See Details
Nags Head, NC, US