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Dog Friendly American Restaurants in Wilmington, NC

There are 31 pet friendly American 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 RuckerJohns

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.

Pet Friendly Sweet n Savory Cafe

Sweet n Savory Cafe

Sweet n Savory Cafe

Sweet n Savory Cafe is a dog-friendly eatery in Wilmington, NC, where Fido can join you at an outdoor table for breakfast, lunch or dinner. They serve everything from breakfast sandwiches to seafood and steak, as well as have a bakery on site. Vegetarian options are also available.

Might As Well

Menu includes, burgers, sandwiches, jumbo wings, and NY strip steak and blackened salmon entrees. Covered patio seating is dog friendly.

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.

P.T.'s Olde Fashioned Grille

P.T.'s Olde Fashioned Grille

PT's offers burgers, sandwiches, and chicken tenders. Patio tables are pet friendly.

Henry's Restaurant

Henry's Restaurant

Henry's Restaurant is a dog-friendly eatery in Wilmington, NC, where Fido can join you at an outdoor table. They strive to use as many fresh, locally-sourced ingredients as possible, creating simple but flavorful dishes. Try the fried green tomatoes or the stuffed pork loin with a Kickin' BLT Bloody Mary.

Sams Hot Dogs

Sam's Hot Dogs is open Monday through Friday from 11:00am to 4:00pm, and Saturday through Sunday from 11:00am to 3:00pm. Sam's offers a simple menu boasting quality ingredients and homemade products. Bring Fido along and grab a seat at a pet-friendly outdor picnic table to enjoy the day. Relax and order an all-beef hotdog topped with your choice of mild or spicy chili sauce served with either fries or potato chips. Sam's also offers a vegetarian ""veggie dog"", as well!"

Fork N Cork

Fork n Cork is a dog-friendly, gastropub-style eatery in Wilmington, NC, that dishes up delicious, palate-pleasing grub. Snag a seat at one of their two pet-friendly outdoor tables and enjoy the day with Fido by your side. Start with an order of Crispy Brussels Sprouts and then try one of Fork n Cork's specialty burgers that are their claim-to-fame!

Platypus and Gnome

Platypus and Gnome

Platypus and Gnome is open Wednesday through Saturday from 11:00am to 11:00pm, Sunday from 12:00pm to 10:00pm, and Monday from 11:00am to 11:00pm. This gastropub-style eatery serves up a variety of unique menu options that will make your mouth water. Your pup is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables. Start your meal with an order of the local favorite Candied Bacon - sweet and smokey bacon topped with pecans and a maple bourbon glaze. Next, sink your teeth into the Elk Burger - ground elk hand-pattied and served on a fresh brioche bun with caramelized shallots, mushrooms, savory blue cheese, and topped with a red wine reduction sauce. For something a bit lighter, try the Swedish Caesar Salad with grilled romaine lettuce, topped with quail eggs, smoked bacon, fennel seeds, and parmesan shavings and finished with homemade Caesar dressing.

PT's Olde Fashioned Grille

PT's Olde Fashioned Grille

PT's Olde Fashioned Grille, located in Wilmington, is a casual eatery that serves up a variety of tasty American fare. Choose from menu options including salads, burgers, sandwiches, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their ten pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Please note that table service isn't available, so your dog will need to be tied up outside when you go in to order.

Cousins Italian Deli

Cousins Italian Deli

Cousins Italian Deli is open Monday through Thursday from 7:00am to 4:00pm, Friday from 7:00am to 3:00pm, and Saturday from 11:00am to 4:00pm. This Italian-American style deli offers a variety of menu options including breakfast sandwiches, quiche, soups, salads, cold and hot sandwiches, strombolis, desserts, and more. Fido is more than welcome to join you as you grab a seat at one of their two pet-friendly outdoor tables. Try the Haley sandwich, with turkey, fresh mozzarella, roasted peppers, arugula, and balsamic vinaigrette (served cold). Or if you're in the mood for something steamy and comforting, try the hot Venice sandwich with a chicken cutlet, chipped asiago cheese, roasted peppers, and mayo.

The Melting Pot

The Melting Pot

The Melting Pot in Wilmington, NC is a dog-friendly restaurant chain that gives guests the experience of cooking their chosen meats in a fondue pot of steaming hot broth, as well as dipping breads, veggies, and fruits in various fondues (cheeses, chocolates, and more). Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables.

Epic Food Company

Epic Food Company

Epic Food Company is open Monday through Saturday from 10:30am to 8:00pm. This unique eatery allows you to create your own meal through a variety of steps. By choosing a protein, a base, vegetables, a sauce, and a side, you get a meal that is completely and totally your own. Or, if you prefer, simply choose one of their house specialties like the Bison Loco Moco bowl - a bison burger topped with an organic fried egg on brown rice, housemade sriracha and avocado sauces, pico de gallo, cabbage, and cucumbers, and served with sweet potato chips. Your pup is more than welcome to tag along as you grab a seat at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables. Try their delicious grass-fed burger topped with pepper jack cheese, caramelized onions, ketchup, mixed greens, tomato, and pickles on a whole-grain bun with a side of sweet potato chips.

Donut Inn

Donut Inn is open daily from 5:30am to 3:00pm, and whether you're looking for a perfect donut, a quick bite for breakfast, or a place to relax and munch on a sandwich during your lunch hour, this is the place to go. Bring Fido along, snag a seat at one of their three pet-friendly outdoor tables, and peruse Donut Inn's brief yet creative lunch menu. Try the Blue Wave sandwich, with turkey, pesto, tomatoes, and provolone cheese, served with chips, a pickle, and your drink of choice. Of course, don't forget to grab one of their famous Boston Creme donuts!

Empire Deli and Bagels

Empire Deli and Bagels

Empire Deli and Bagels is open Monday through Friday from 6:30am to 2:30pm, and Saturday through Sunday from 7:00am to 2:00pm. This deli-style eatery serves up a New York-style bagel that locals and tourists alike rave about. Choose from bagel flavors like jalapeno cheddar, cinnamon raisin, onion, asiago, spinach, and more. Bring Fido along and snag a seat at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables to try the Diet Wrap, made with three egg whites, turkey, cheese, lettuce, and tomato, served on your choice of white, wheat, or sundried tomato wrap. Empire also offers a variety of specialty lunch sandwiches, including the Classic Italian with salami, ham, pepperoni, provolone, lettuce, tomato, onion, pepperoncini, oil, and vinegar served on a toasted hero.

PT's Olde Fashioned Grille

PT's Olde Fashioned Grille

PT's Olde Fashioned Grille, located in Wilmington, is a casual eatery that serves up a variety of tasty American fare. Choose from menu options including salads, burgers, sandwiches, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their seven pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Please note that table service isn't available, so your dog will need to be tied up outside when you go in to order.

Five Guys

Five Guys, located in Wilmington, 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.

Jason's Deli

Jason's Deli on Market Street is home to two pet-friendly tables, so you can bring Fido with you to enjoy soups, salads, garden fresh salad, and for vegetarian hounds, a number of meatless eats. If meatless eats sounds good to you, then indulge in their black bean taco salad: mixed salad greens and organic blue corn chips, topped with black bean and roasted corn mix, and garnished with cheddar, sour cream, guacamole, pico de gallo, and Southwest spices, served with salsa on the side. Whether you are hungry for a fresh salad, sandwich, or dessert, you'll find your fix at Jason's Deli. Please note that table service isn't available, so your dog will need to be tied up outside while you go in to order.

Joe's Oasis

Joe's Oasis is open Monday from 11:30am to 10:00pm, Tuesday through Saturday from 11:30am to 12:00am, and Sunday from 12:00pm to 10:00pm. This Pittsburgh-style eatery offers a variety of traditional (and some not-so-traditional) menu options. Choose from dishes like quesadillas, nachos, wings, burgers, soups, salads, pierogies, pasta, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of Joe's four pet-friendly outdoor tables. Try the Steelworker Stack, made with your choice of grilled chicken, turkey, chipped ham, or beer battered fried cod, topped with provolone cheese, French fries, coleslaw, and tomatoes stacked between two slices of crispy Italian bread. Wind down after your meal with a cold Iron City lager, brought in straight from Pittsburgh.

Long Island Eatery

Long Island Eatery

Long Island Eatery is open Monday through Saturday from 6:00am to 7:00pm, and Sunday from 9:00am to 4:00pm. This New York-style delicatessen serves up delicious deli sandwiches, salads, and more. Starving for a bite of breakfast? Try the Hungry Man, featuring three eggs, bacon, ham, cheese, and home fries, all sandwiched between toasted hero bread! Fido is welcome to join you as you snag a seat at one of their five pet-friendly outdoor tables. For lunch try the Suffolk County sandwich, with pastrami, melted Swiss, creamy coleslaw, and Russian dressing on your choice of white, wheat, or rye bread.

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