50 Best Dog Friendly Restaurants Kure Beach

“Best restaurant on the island for breakfast hands down! Love having a morning mimosas and some eggs and bacon then walking on the pier afterwards.“

“Great food, folks and views!“

“They have the best coffee and tea around. The owner is the sweetest and is so helpful! I look forward to coming here every year!“

“Best burgers on the island!“

“Had a great first experience here with 5 adults and 2 kids. Fast service, great sized serving of perfectly seasoned red snapper, the friendliest staff, and a good espresso martini. Jill was our server and she was phenomenal! We enjoyed chatting with her and she was super helpful for us navigating the menu. Definitely would be back!!“

“Excellent burgers and fries. Service was perfect and the staff and owner couldn't have been nicer. If you decide to order a double burger be prepared because its huge! Perfectly seasoned beef and fresh crispy lettuce and tomato. Will definitely be back!“

“The best Golden Mary's ever! Fresh heirloom tomatoes. Great customer service.“

“Megan was amazing! The food was amazing! Tomato bisque and the fried green tomato blt was amazing ! Just go ! Love it ! Will be back!“

“Some of the best BBQ I've had anywhere! Be sure to get some brisket. Their food is a 10 and the portions are huge.“

“Never dissatisfied food is always amazing!“

“Love the people and the place. All good things!“

“Great place to enjoy live music, gelato, and Italian wine!🍷“

“delicious and unique menu ( trashcan nachos are amazing)“

“Love, love, love this place! The family who owns it is absolutely wonderful and they have the most creative flavors for all different tastes. Thank you, Latella!“

“best ice cream in Southport!“

“My Absolute favorite place for lunch or dinner! They have the best staff and the food is consistently phenomenal! I am super picky and they have the BEST cheese & pineapple pizza with ranch!“

“Fishy Fishy is a gem! It blends the best views, with excellent food and service. We first came as tourists, and now are residents of the area, and it's still our go-to restaurant in the Yacht Basin. We love a good early or late lunch, overlooking the water. The servers are personable and attentive. Believe me, it's not just a tourist stop. It's the type of restaurant you crave and expect in a special place like Southport.“

“Went for a 10K run right before stopping by on my way out of town - 10/10. Staff was welcoming and acknowledged me immediately upon entering.

Their selections are great and they even have the menu of what is “off top” surrounding the ceiling. A+“

“The best salads and burgers!💕“

“Ive eaten around the world, worked decades in the restaurant industry, and was raised in Americas beef country. Lake Park is one of the best restaurants I have ever been to. The menu, the service, the drinks; simply incredible. Do not sleep on going here. You will thank me later.“

“I was in Carolina beach for a business trip and stumbled upon Malama for breakfast. All I can say is WOW! The best coffee I have ever had and I'm a coffee snob. LOL. I also had the avocado toast and it was the bomb!! Now if I can just convince them to open a store here in Charlotte NC.“

“The food was so good I almost had an orgasm! Yes it is that good!“

“Very nice coffee house. Excellent coffee and muffins. Breakfast sandwiches are only fair, and cannot compete with Starbacks. However, PCJ has superior coffee.“

“Always delivers great food and service. Reasonable prices and looks out for all of the locals year around. Our #1 choice for chilling with good folk!“

“Found me a new place i love at Carolina Beach the food was good and the staff where friendly!“

“Just a walk up hole in the wall. The two servers that were working were very helpful and extremely personable. We had the butter pecan ice cream and the blueberry cheesecake ice cream. Both were delicious. We then could not resist the funnel cake that they drizzled with chocolate and peanut butter sauce and topped with whipped cream! A definite must go!!“

“Every vacation to CB we take we always stop at Michael’s! My son had his first crab cakes here and it’s been a tradition ever since. We make sure to come by everytime we visit!! A staple for sure. It’s always a wonderful time and the staff are always amazing.“

“Great talking to Al. Lots of stories and a cold beer“

“Some of the best fish n chips Ive had. Very cool place. We will be back!“

“Ordered the barnyard dinner for my family (whole chicken, BBQ, choice of 2 sides and either rolls or hush puppies). We had the fried okra, macaroni salad and of course the hush puppies. Everything was delicious. Consistently excellent food. Staff were very professional and friendly.“

“My husband and I stopped in yesterday for a beer. We totally enjoyed our time spent there. We were in town on vacation and the workers made us feel very welcome. We met several people and enjoyed more than the one beer we had planned to get. This place is awesome, with lots of draft beer, cans and bottles, different wines, and delicious coffee. I didn't try the coffee but a couple different customers said it was great. If we make it back to this area on another vacation you can bet we'll be found there. Highly reccomend!“

“Best sunset views, great atmosphere, amazing staff, and friendliest people this side of OZ. Laid back chill vibe with music so you can unwind and have a great time. If you grab a bite to eat in Southport, don't forget to go here afterwards to let the food settle!“

“Bar is actually on the peir. Service is very friendly with welcoming attitude. Calamari was excellent. Prices are reasonable. Enjoyed the outdoor, on the water experience. Only issue was no draft beer available at tiki bar but is available inside restaurant.“

“Traveling south on ICW one of nicest and friendliest people.“

“The pizza needs more sauce! It’s dry! Crispy is one thing but don’t like dry. I’m Italian ! So we ordered a side of sauce . Got less than a quarter cup n was charged. Come on ! N yes we are local with a rental n our rentals ask us for recommendations.“

“Great, Friendly“

“The vibes are definitely worth it if you’re coming to CB for the sleepy beach town vibes. Drinks are great and service was super friendly! Food options are great for a quick bite. Rated noise only for the wave noise but can definitely still have a conversation.“

“It was my first time eating there for lunch and there Ruben was the best I have eaten around NC. It's a must try.“

“Great atmosphere and service!“

“Great soft opening Congratulations! Looking forward a fantastic 2026😎“

“My hubby and myself been to SeaWitch a couple times and I’ll say the experience was great and both times Amber was our bartender and she’s absolutely amazing! Definitely suggest this bar to everyone! And again thank you Amber for the great service!!!!“

“Jasmine was very kind and made sure that we were taken care of throughout the meal. Good food and atmosphere.“

“The Wisp totally blew me away! The cocktail was chef’s kiss, perfectly mixed by a super knowledgeable bartender Will! And the pizza? Unreal. Easily the best I’ve had. Bonus points for the sunset views over the marina. This spot is a whole vibe, don’t miss it!“

“Great burgers with a friendly staff“

“My husband left his wallet at Majik Beanz on 5.6.26 and Riley who works there called us to make sure my husband got his wallet back. It was perfectly intact and we are so appreciative to know that Majik Beanz has honest employees and Riley took the initiative to find us! Besides having great coffee and snacks, Majik Beanz has wonderful & honest employees. Thank you, Riley, you're the very best!!!“

“We had an absolutely wonderful dining experience at Ports of Call Bistro in downtown Southport! From the moment we walked in, Carol greeted us warmly and made us feel right at home. Liam, our server, was attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable about the menu—truly top-notch service. We started with the artichoke hearts appetizer, which was perfectly prepared and full of flavor. For our mains, we enjoyed the seafood pot pie and the steak and mushroom pasta. Both dishes were phenomenal—the seafood pot pie was rich, comforting, and brimming with fresh seafood, while the steak and mushroom pasta was hearty, flavorful, and cooked to perfection. A special touch was when the executive chef personally came to our table to check on our experience and chat with us. That level of care made the evening feel even more special. Between the inviting atmosphere, the exceptional service, and the outstanding food, Ports of Call Bistro has quickly become one of our favorite spots in Southport. Highly recommend!“

“Loved the convenience of the restaurant being right on the beach. They had outside seating, under cover seating and an inside bar. Took 2 kids and two teens with me and they all loved it. Really picky toddler ate up his fries. Must try the fish tacos! We really enjoyed our time there. Staff was friendly and fast.“

“They came to Newland, NC and have been giving out free meals all week to the community. Everything has been wonderful. Thank you for being here and your kindness. 😊“

“This place is AMAZING!!! So delicious, so cool, so fast, so friendly. Highly highly recommend. Love their food!“

“We ate here last night. The Tuscan chicken was fantastic! The sauce, meatballs, calamari & cheesecake was delicious. Andre our server is professional, personable, attentive & one of the best servers I have had & we eat out a lot. Kudos!!“