Dog Friendly Waterfront Restaurants in North Carolina

No need to leave Fido in the hotel room when you want to grab a bite! No matter where you’re headed, we can point you towards great waterfront restaurants in North Carolina that will welcome Fido to join you at an outdoor table. Bone appetit!

Inlet View Bar & Grill

Shallotte, NC

Inlet View Bar & Grill Inlet View Bar & Grill is a dog-friendly restaurant in Shallotte, NC, that features fresh, fired, or grilled seafood apps and entrees. Enjoy dinner and cocktails with your pup and watch an amazing sunset from an outdoor table. See Details

The Prime Smokehouse: Barbecue & Beyond

Rocky Mount, NC

The Prime Smokehouse: Barbecue & Beyond The Prime Smokehouse in Rocky Mount is a southern-style eatery that captures a casual elegance while offering a variety of menu options including salads, soups, seafood, barbecue, sandwiches, wraps, burgers, steaks, and much more. Let Fido tag along and grab a seat at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables. Try the Cajun Gumbo or hand-trimmed beef brisket, slow smoked over hickory, and a side of Prime's award-winning mac and cheese! See Details

North Harbor Club

Davidson, NC

North Harbor Club For anyone looking for a great restaurant on the harbor, check out the North Harbor Club in Davidson, NC, which has lots of pet-friendly outdoor seating on their patio overlooking the lake. Pull up in your boat to one of the nine boat slips, which are complimentary for customers, or come by car for the traditional parking. North Harbor Club serves a variety of seafood and land fare like the mango shrimp, cornmeal crusted catfish, or aged filet mignon. Patio seating is extremely popular but is given on a first come, first serve basis, so try to beat the rush! See Details

Beachcombers Wood Fired Grille & Tiki Hut

Kill Devil Hills, NC

Beachcombers Wood Fired Grille & Tiki Hut The pet-friendly Beachcombers Wood Fired Grille & Tiki Hut, welcomes Fido to join you for dinner at their Hawaiian-inspired restaurant overlooking the Atlantic Ocean in Kill Devil Hills. Their menu includes items like Ahi poke nachos, strawberry-apple salad, seafood Waimea and pan-seared crabcakes. They also offer flatbreads, burgers and street tacos, or you can try one of their tiki-style cocktails. See Details

River 128 Restaurant

Wilmington, NC

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

Anne Bonny's Bar and Grill

Wilmington, NC

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

NC Coast Grill & Bar

Duck, NC

NC Coast Grill & Bar NC Coast Grill & Bar is a chef-owned waterfront restaurant in the heart of Duck, NC offering fresh seafood, boat dockage, and al fresco dining on the Duck boardwalk. Bring Fido to relax at a table in the dog-friendly outdoor dining and enjoy a sunset view of the Currituck Sound. NC Coast Grill & Bar is open Monday from 4pm to 10pm and Tuesday through Sunday from noon to 10pm. See Details

The Boro Restaurant & Bar

Swansboro, NC

The Boro Restaurant & Bar Steps from the water in Swansboro, NC, you'll find dog-friendly Boro Restaurant & Bar, where Fido is welcome to accompany you to a table on the spacious front lawn, and even gets his own dog menu! Umbrellas will keep you and Fido shaded in the summer, and heaters allow for a comfortable visit in cooler months. They serve local seafood, salads, pasta, sandwiches, and meat entrees for lunch and dinner service. See Details

Miller's Waterfront Restaurant

Nags Head, NC

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

Capt. Bob Beck’s Marina Cafe

Jacksonville, NC

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

Watermen's Bar and Grill

Waves, NC

Watermen's Bar and Grill Watermen's Bar and Grill, located in Waves, NC, is a casual counter-serve spot that serves up a variety of delicious grub. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly covered outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Please note table service is not available, so Fido will have to remain outside while you order from the counter. See Details

Boardwalk Billy's UNCC

Charlotte, NC

Boardwalk Billy's UNCC Boardwalk Billy's is a vibrant raw bar and ribs joint in Charlotte, NC, featuring dog-friendly outdoor seating at its front tables. With a delicious selection of seafood, smokehouse items, burgers and sandwiches, this spot is perfect for a casual meal. Enjoy a friendly atmosphere and excellent food, making Boardwalk Billy's the top choice for Fido-friendly dining in Charlotte. See Details

The Dockhouse

Beaufort, NC

The Dockhouse The Dockhouse is a pet-friendly seasonal restaurant in beautiful downtown Beaufort, NC. With plenty of outside seating, including a new sky deck, dogs can kick back and enjoy the view, where your furry friend can also enjoy items off their dog menu. Pet parents can order sandwiches, seafood baskets, burgers and specialty cocktails. See Details

Fish Heads Bar & Grill

Nags Head, NC

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

Black Sheep Restaurant

Beaufort, NC

Black Sheep Restaurant Black Sheep Restaurant, located in Beaufort, NC, is a casual, pet-friendly eatery where Fido is welcome to join you at a covered outdoor table. This waterfront restaurant features brick-oven pizza, sandwiches, salads, charcuterie and cheese plates, craft beers, wines, and craft cocktails with seasonal outdoor seating on the Beaufort boardwalk. Try the Roasted Golden Beets salad, or a Black Sheep BPT with bacon, pimento cheese, roasted green tomato and mayo on butter-toasted ciabatta bread. Signature brick oven pizzas include the Tomato Pie, Roasted Vegetable, Margherita, and more. Ask about their daily desserts. See Details

Sugar Creek Seafood Restaurant

Nags Head, NC

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

The Rhumbar

Beaufort, NC

The Rhumbar The Rhumbar is a dog-friendly restaurant in Beaufort, NC. Fido is welcome on the partially covered patio, offering spectacular views of Carrot Island horses, Taylors Creek dolphins, and sunsets. They're open seasonally with a menu that includes items like parmesan truffle fries, Asian fried shrimp, fish n' chips, Jamaican jerk wings and blackened tuna tacos. See Details

Tapoco Tavern

Robbinsville, NC

Tapoco Tavern Tapoco Tavern is a dog-friendly restaurant in Robbinsville, NC, where Fido can join you on the outdoor patio beside the Cheoah River. The eatery is located at the pet-friendly Tapoco Lodge and its menu includes salads, wings, hummus wraps, brick oven pizza, and half-pound gourmet burgers. See Details

Jack's Waterfront Bar

Morehead City, NC

Jack's Waterfront Bar Jack's Waterfront Bar is a casual, dog-friendly eatery in Morehead City, NC, where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table during restaurant hours. Their wood fired kitchen offers items like wings, crap dip, salads, sandwiches, pizza, and more. See Details

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