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Dog Friendly Restaurants in Wilmington, NC

There are 155 dog-friendly restaurants in Wilmington 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 Wilmington. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly Java Dog Coffee House
Java Dog Coffee House Located in the Cotton Exchange downtown, Java Dog Coffee House is a dog-friendly café in Wilmington, NC. Fido is welcome both inside and outside, and although there isn't a full dog menu, they do offer pup cups upon request! Customers can enjoy a cup of coffee and a bagel with the family pooch. See Details
Pet Friendly Famous Toastery of Wilmington
Famous Toastery of Wilmington Famous Toastery of Wilmington is a dog-friendly eatery where Fido is welcome to join you at a table on the outside covered porch. While they don't have a dog menu, they do provide peanut butter cups topped with treats! Pet parents can enjoy made from scratch breakfast and lunch offerings, including eggs Benedict and Florentine, biscuits and gravy, flavored pancakes, a variety of omelettes, BLTs, Buffalo chicken wraps, and meatloaf with mashed potatoes. See Details
River 128 Restaurant On the RiverWalk in Historic Downtown Wilmington, NC, River 128 Restaurant serves Southern coastal cuisine, including po' boys, shrimp and grits, and grilled pork chops. They also offer creative martinis, mixed drinks and wine. The lower deck offers river views and pet-friendly seating. See Details
RuckerJohns RuckerJohns is a dog-friendly New American restaurant in Wilmington, NC. Leashed dogs are welcome to join you on the outdoor patio. The menu includes salads, loaded burgers, pasta, seafood, flatbreads, sandwiches, and steaks. Everything is made to order, including freshly cut fries, homemade dressings, and hand-cut steaks. See Details
Fish House Grill Fish House Grill, located in Wilmington, NC, is a casual waterfront eatery that serves up a variety of delicious sea fare. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. See Details
Anne Bonny's Bar and Grill Anne Bonny's Bar and Grill is a floating bar and restaurant in Wilmington, NC, offering dog-friendly outdoor tables. Choose from a variety of American pub fare, plus a full bar with frozen cocktails and local beers. See Details
Hieronymus Seafood Restaurant & Oyster Bar Hieronymus Seafood Restaurant & Oyster Bar is a dog-friendly restaurant in Wilmington, NC, where Fido can join you at an outdoor table on the covered patio. Choose from a variety of menu options including appetizers, fresh steamed seafood, a raw bar, sandwiches, salads, fresh catch-of-the-day options, and more. See Details
Might As Well Menu includes, burgers, sandwiches, jumbo wings, and NY strip steak and blackened salmon entrees. Covered patio seating is dog friendly. See Details
Mellow Mushroom This hip and modern dog-friendly national pizza chain puts a unique spin on the traditional pizza place, employing a carefree attitude in all of their culinary creations. They offer classic salads, subs, calzones, and pizza, but venture on the eclectic side with offerings like jerk chicken, tempeh, or tofu hoagies, and specialty pizza such as the Kosmic karma, Thai Dye, and Philosopher's Pie. Wash it down with a local craft beer while relaxing with Fido on the outdoor patio. Opens at 11am Monday through Saturday and 12pm on Sunday. See Details
Blue Surf Cafe Blue Surf Cafe in Wilmington, NC uses fresh, locally sourced ingredients to create their unique dishes. Choose from menu options like waffles, breakfast sandwiches, breakfast pastries, salads, sandwiches, burgers, tapas-style dishes, and more. Grab a seat at one of their many pet-friendly outdoor tables and enjoy a meal with Fido by your side. Start with an order of Surf Chips topped with pimiento cheese, bacon, and fresh basil, then move on to your carefully crafted sandwich. Try the Turkey Avocado, with red onion, sriracha mayo, avocado spread, and arugula on multigrain bread. See Details
Beer Barrio Beer Barrio is open Sunday through Thursday from 11:00am to 11:00pm, and Friday through Saturday from 11:00am to 1:00am. They pride themselves on using fresh, locally sourced ingredients to create their dishes. Choose from an extensive list of craft beers, or try one of their specialty cocktails like the Mexi-Mule, crafted with habanero-infused Pinnacle vodka, fresh lemonade, and ginger beer. Bring Fido along on your trip and snag a seat at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables. Start with an order of Elote - grilled corn on the cob with grated cheese, mayo, Mexican spices, and fresh lime. Next, try the Al Pastor taco - beer brined grilled pork tenderloin, queso fresco, homemade salsa verde, jalapenos, and crispy tortilla strips all in a locally crafted tortilla. See Details
Italian Bistro Pizza & Pasta Italian Bistro Pizza and Pasta is a dog-friendly restaurant in Wilmington, NC, where Fido can join you at an outdoor table. The menu features traditional, thin crust NY-style pizza, stromboli, calzone, sandwiches, and Italian specialties like chicken parmesan, linguine with clam sauce, and lasagna. See Details
Front Street Brewery Located in Historic Downtown, the pet-friendly Front Street Brewery is Wilmington’s only restaurant with its own brewery. They offer fresh modern American cuisine, ranging from gourmet burgers to fine entrees and everything in between. Dogs are permitted at outdoor tables. See Details
Flaming Amy's Burrito Barn Flaming Amy's Burrito Barn in Wilmington, NC, serves up delicious Tex-Mex-style cuisine. Fido is more than welcome to join you as you grab a seat at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables. Brave souls can try the signature Flaming Amy burrito or enjoy options like specialty salads, chips & salsa, and nachos. See Details
Luna Caffe Coffee Shop with great coffee and cozy atmosphere, Free dog treats and fresh doggy water! Bring your dog to this cool place in Wilmington! See Details
The Bento Box sushi The Bento Box Sushi is open Monday through Wednesday from 11:30am to 9:00pm, Thursday through Friday from 11:30am to 10:00pm, and Saturday from 5:00pm to 10:00pm. This Asian eatery serves up fresh and delicious sushi rolls (their claim-to-fame) as well as menu options like spring rolls, calamari, Thai skewers, soups, salads, noodle and rice dishes, and more. Fido is more than welcome to join you at one of the pet-friendly tables on their outdoor patio. Those with palates of steel should try the Pain roll, crafted with your choice of spicy tuna or spicy salmon, scallions, wasabi tobikko, mango, and avocado wrapped in a sesame soy sheet and drizzled with chili oil. For something a bit tamer, try the Katsu - eel, salmon, asparagus, and cream cheese rolled in panko, flash fried, and topped with eel sauce and scallions. See Details
Brixx Wood Fired Pizza A fun neighborhood restaurant, Brixx Wood Fired Pizza is a dog-friendly spot to enjoy a range of dishes, fourteen wines by the glass, and twenty-four craft beers on tap. Pizza-loving visitors to Wilmington with Fido in tow can head to one of the pizzeria's fifteen outdoor tables to enjoy a slice in the sunshine. Brixx's menu includes starters, salads, sandwiches, pasta, and specialty pizzas such as Bourbon Chicken, Hawaiian, Sweet Thai Chicken, Spicy Shrimp, Wood-Roasted Vegetable, and Artichoke. See Details
Cape Fear Seafood Company Cape Fear Seafood Company is open Monday through Thursday from 11:30am to 9:00pm, Friday through Saturday from 11:30am to 10:00pm, and Sunday from 11:30am to 8:30pm. Cape Fear serves up fresh, delicious seafood dishes with options like soups, salads, crab cakes, fried oysters, blackened cod, Alaskan snow crab legs, shrimp diablo, broiled sea scallops, shrimp tacos, and more. Let Fido tag along for the day and grab a seat at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables. Try the highly recommended Cape Fear Shrimp and Grits crafted with shrimp, applewood smoked bacon, tomatoes, scallions, and mushrooms in a low country cream sauce over creamy cheese grits. See Details
Bruster's Real Ice Cream Treat yourself AND your pup to a sundae at Bruster's Real Ice Cream in Wilmington! They make a free sundae with dog bones on top for their furry customers. See Details
P.T.'s Olde Fashioned Grille PT's offers burgers, sandwiches, and chicken tenders. Patio tables are pet friendly. See Details
Wilmington, NC, US