Dog Friendly Restaurants in Oriental, NC

There’s 1 dog-friendly restaurant in Oriental that welcomes dogs at their outdoor tables, and 9 more nearby. 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 Oriental. Bone appetit!

Toucan Grill & Fresh Bar

Oriental, NC

Toucan Grill & Fresh Bar Toucan Grill & Fresh Bar is a dog-friendly eatery in Oriental, NC, where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table with a view of the harbor. While eating you can watch the shrimp trawlers; on weekends head over to the Tiki Bar patio for live music. The menu features burgers, sandwiches, salads, local shrimp, steak, ribs, seafood, and more. Hours for the restaurant vary depending on the season. 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

Sonic Drive-In

Morehead City, NC

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

Starbucks

Morehead City, NC

Starbucks Whether you are getting your early morning coffee fix or fueling up for a late night, Starbucks has you covered. This location on Highway W in Morehead City provides four tables with dog-friendly seating. The vast menu includes a broad range of coffee drinks, tea, cold brews, and their popular Frappuccino in tons of customizable flavors. Don't forget to ask for a Puppuccino just for Fido! You can also find a light bite with breakfast options, sandwiches, bagels, parfaits, protein boxes, and baked treats. 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

Dairy Queen

Havelock, NC

Dairy Queen Dairy Queen is a dog-friendly quick-service food concept serving frozen sweet treats to Havelock locals and tourists alike. six outdoor tables are available to dog owners with a sweet tooth wanting to indulge alongside Fido. Dairy Queen's menu is comprised of Grillburgers, artisan-style sandwiches, hot dogs, chicken strip baskets, snacks such as Pretzel Sticks with Zesty Queso, Potato Skins, and chicken snack melts, salads, and sides such as fries, onion rings, and cheese curds. Its menu also includes blizzards, hot desserts a la mode, dipped cones, sundaes, cold and blended coffees, shakes, malts, and Orange Julius drinks. 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

Big Apple Pizzeria

New Bern, NC

Big Apple Pizzeria Big Apple Pizzeria is an Italian-American style eatery that serves up a variety of menu options including appetizers, soups, salads, burgers, pizza, strombolis, calzones, pasta, subs, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at their single pet-friendly outdoor table (seats two people) while you enjoy your meal. Start with an order of Loaded Kettle Chips topped with bacon, cheddar, BBQ sauce, and ranch, baked to perfection. Next, bite into a slice of the Aurora Delight pie topped with aurora sauce (marinara and alfredo,) fresh spinach, tomatoes, garlic, basil, grilled chicken, and mozzarella cheese. If pizza's not your style, try the Pastrami sub with grilled pastrami, sauteed onions, provolone cheese, mustard, lettuce, tomato, banana peppers, and oil and vinegar. Big Apple Pizzeria is open Monday through Saturday from 11:00am to 8:30pm, and Sunday from 4:00pm to 8:30pm. See Details

Baskin-Robbins

Havelock, NC

Baskin-Robbins The world's largest chain of ice cream shops, Baskin-Robbins is a dog-friendly sweet shop serving Havelock locals and tourists alike. Visitors to Baskin-Robbins can head to one of its outdoor tables to indulge in a cone alongside their canine companion. Its menu is made up of cups, cones, sundaes, warm desserts, parfaits, mix-ins, cakes, and polar pizzas. Baskin-Robbins' ice cream flavors include Chocolate Almond, Cotton Candy, Gold Medal Ribbon, Peanut Butter 'n Chocolate, Rainbow Sherbet, and more. 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

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

Sonic Drive-In

Havelock, NC

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

Dairy Queen Havelock

Havelock, NC

Dairy Queen Havelock Dairy Queen is a popular quick-service ice cream chain restaurant. This location in Havelock doesn't offer a full dog menu, but pup cups of vanilla ice cream are available upon request. Dairy Queen is famous for their signature frozen 'Blizzard' drink, as well as ice cream cakes, dipped cones, sundaes and ice cream bars. Aside from sweet treats, they also have a selection of fast food favorites such as burgers, fries, and chicken tenders. A drive-thru window is also available, so you don't have to tie your dog up outside while you go in to order. See Details