42 Best Dog Friendly Restaurants Southern Shores

“We have been to Steamers on several occasions. Every time we have had amazing service. The food was sensational. The service was outstanding professionally courteous and provided great ideas. We will definitely come back.“

“Colby is the best!! Pizza is delicious!!“

“Dare Friendz (Outer Banks Autism Society) absolutely loved the delicious pizza we got from Cosmo’s today! The girl out the counter was SO sweet too!! Thanks Cosmo’s Crew! ❤️“

“The food is phenomenal. Try the Hawaiian Pork Platter. OMG deliciousness!! And the staff is on their game - friendly, casual - all around great service. I will be back EVERY time I’m down here! Yummy.“

“Best Nitro Cold Brew I’ve ever had…the quality of the coffee was evident from the first sip. This will be a regular coffee stop for us when we’re at the beach. I wish I could start my day with coffee like this every day!“

“We celebrated our anniversary here and could not have asked for a better experience! From the moment we walked in, everything was absolutely amazing. The food was outstanding — every dish was full of flavor, perfectly prepared, and beautifully presented. You can truly tell they take pride in both the quality of the food and the overall dining experience. The service was just as impressive. Christa was our server and she went above and beyond to make our night feel special. She was attentive, friendly, knowledgeable, and made us feel genuinely welcomed throughout the entire evening. It’s rare to find service that stands out this much, but she truly made our anniversary dinner even more memorable. If you are looking for amazing food, outstanding service, and a restaurant that makes you feel appreciated, I highly recommend this place. We will definitely be back!“

“I've been coming down to the Outer Banks every November for the past 32 years. Somehow I had never ran across this gem. The coffee and ice cream are perfect. We really enjoyed the malt. I also thoroughly enjoyed their specialty menu for The Fall season! We went several days and enjoyed the view, everyone that we met who worked there was great! We loved the swanky seating, the eccentric seating, and the overall beauty of this place! HIGHLY recommend checking it out!!!“

“Outstanding!!!! Our new must go to in OBX!“

“Amazing donuts and stuffed pretzels. Would 10 out of 10 recommend. Staff was super friendly and couldn’t beat the prices. Also love that this is a family owned business.“

“OBX food but just a touch more refined. CIA Trained chef who’s been around and the food shows. Highly recommended.“

“Awesome chili cheese fries, burgers, hot dogs (Carolina Cooley 👍🏻), hush puppies, etc., oh and sundaes too!!“

“Awesome place - stopped in on vacation and got some ice cream sandwiches and some clothes. Owner was super nice. This is definitely on the list to hit every week in OBX.“

“A must stop while in the Outer Banks. An awesome variety of beer with a great staff!“

“We have been getting Duck donuts here at the original store since 2011. Yesterday I went in to get our first order of the vacation week. We always vacation last week of August and it usually includes my son’s bday. He’ll be 17 on Saturday and heads off to college in a year. We told him we will pause OBX next summer since we don’t know exactly where he’ll go to college. I literally cried ordering my donuts yesterday to the owner and how much Duck OBX has met to our family memories for 13 years! Duck is all about traditions to us. Sunrise, sunsets, crabbing, and of course Duck Donuts! We have loved watching this business turn in to a national franchise. What a beautiful success story. 🍩 🍩🍩🍩“

“We decided to stop here over Starbucks while on vacation this past week. Best decision! The iced coffee was delicious. There are so many flavor options and non-dairy options to choose from. Friendly staff and great location. The prices are also unbeatable. I highly recommend stopping in!“

“The husband and I both had the jerk mahi and shrimp, it was delicious! Highly recommended!!“

“Stopped on a whim and was pleasantly surprised. Very cute inside. Very friendly and accommodating. Ordered an iced Americana & it was perfectly strong and bold! Daughter ordered a vanilla latte and was highly satisfied!“

“Stopped for the pizza and ice-cream, ended up with the fried shrimp po boy as well. Food was absolutely amazing, 1 slice is like 2 slices, the po boy was enough to feed 2 people (it also comes with chips), the ice-cream was thick, creamy, not too sweet and not over minty. The cashier was super sweet too, out door seating but was a beautiful day.“

“Great menu. Would like to go back several times to try most of their offerings. We had very nice salads, and the whipped goat cheese with fig spread. Unbelievably delicious.“

“Great food, and very nice staff. It’s a great little place!“

“It was time to head home but we wanted to grab a bite to eat. So we went to google and looked up the top rated. So glad we did and the reviews were right! The burger and prime rib sandwich were DELICIOUS!! Great service too! Thanks for making the last stop of our vacation perfect!“

“Really friendly hostess and great waitress. Stopped in with our 3 month old baby and hostess offered to hold her so I could eat my food and waitress was super attentive and sweet. It’s nice to have great service. Seems to not be the case most places anymore. We only got drinks and an app but definitely would go back!“

“Awesome time! In town for family vacation. Music bingo and dancing was awesome.“

“One of the nicest waitress "s I have had the privilege of meeting (El"lisa) I wish all treated customers like this young lady. P S good food. Hope yall will take the time to give her a pat on the back“

“NC Coast Grill & Bar was a great lunch stop for my wife and me. We ordered the Damn Good Burger, a double stacked burger that truly lived up to its name.It was juicy, flavorful, and absolutely delicious.

We also ordered the crab dip as an appetizer, and it was very good as well. We loved this place and would definitely recommend it. It was absolutely worth it.“

“So let’s just starting by saying this , myself & my family have been going to Hurricane Mo’s for around 8 years this year . We love it here, from the food to the atmosphere, & the staff . We recommend it 100% of the way. We went there today for dinner and there was a lot of “new faces” working there but one stuck out to me. We had our daughter with us (who is 11) ask me about one new worker there on why her butt was eating her shorts . And as it caught my attention, not only was her butt legit eating what shorts she had on not to mention they looked dirty & the were ripped to show her upper thigh, & by the way she was walking around sticking out her tongue to play with her tongue ring . I’m not being mean by any means when I say legit this waitress looked like a lizard walking around sticking out her tongue to play with the barbell . Every time we have been there in the past we couldn’t have asked for a better family spot to go out to eat . So I ask the “owner/manager” please have a talk with the lizard waitress on Atleast wearing shorts that don’t eat her booty & show her upper thigh off . Thank you ! & we do look forward to coming back for the good food 😊“

“The burgers are amazing!! The Dr. Gonzo was incredible and the Garlic Parm Nuggz were tasty. Highly recommend a visit.“

“A must stop for dinner. Prime Rib was amazing n priced well. Seafood excellent. 5 stars“

“They got some really good fish tacos I'll tell you that much.“

“Christine was AMAZING. She walked is through each and every beer we tasted, we got different flights and were walked is through them all. She kept us in the building and was great in conversation! Absolutely recommend going to Growlers to go and seeing CHRISTINE for all of your beer needs!“

“Fun spot! Great people, delicious beer!🙂“

“Great place to pick up an outstanding breakfast burrito. I came to eat some breakfast on the porch with my dog. Very friendly people that brought out a bowl of water for my pup and checked on me frequently. Coffee was great too! We will be back 🌯🐾🥰“

“Love this place 😊 coming for 5 years now...Ben was great 😊 great drinks & food....love they allow pets 😊“

“We had an amazing experience at JK’s, thanks in large part to our incredible server, Emily! She was fun, knowledgeable, and handled our large party flawlessly.
The Service & Atmosphere:
We arrived with a large party of 16. They sat us within 45 minutes by splitting us into two nearby tables, which worked perfectly for us.
Vibe: The restaurant is bustling, energetic, and filled with people having a great time. It’s probably not the best spot for a quiet, intimate date night, but it was absolutely perfect for our group.
The Food: Everything we ordered was delicious and incredibly well done. From the bread and butter to the soups, salads, and main entrees, the kitchen nailed every single dish.
Area for Improvement: The only downside to our evening was the hostess at the front entrance. She wasn't warm or inviting, and unfortunately, she came across as quite rude to some of the elderly members of our group. We are hoping she is just new and still learning customer service skills.
The Verdict:
Despite the rocky start at the door, Emily completely made up for it the second we sat down. Her exceptional kindness and attentiveness saved the night. If you are thinking about trying JK’s, go for it! The food and waitstaff are well worth the visit.“

“Great service, great food and great atmosphere. 5 Stars!!“

“Went to Barry’s while in NC. The hotel was super cute with different themes. The atmosphere was cool with the old hunt lodge feel. The food & drinks were great. We loved the outdoor area and dock. Highly recommend!“

“Great Bagels, great coffee, great service! Make sure you stop in while in OBX!“

“Had Lunch with jusband and daughter on 10-15-25 we ordered and ate only to find a roache crawing over my dauthers head on the wall near out booth. Long story short another on was on our table and fell off onto my husband's lap. Disgusting!! Never Again. The place was bit that crowded now i know why. EXTERMINATE PLEASE!!!!!“

“Grilled fish tacos were excellent. Our waitress was very informative and gave excellent service. Definitely will visit again.“

“Best pizza and pricing on the Outer Banks. Wings are awesome as well!!!!“

“Crab legs steamed perfectly each time we have been. Friendly servers. It’s a fun, busy place but everyone working & dining was happy & courteous when we were there today. My Dads favorite place for crab legs is Jimmy’s!! 🦀🦀🦀🦀🦀“

“We ate here on Friday Oct. 20. Bartender was super friendly. Highly recommend the clam chowder, best we've ever had. I had the Grouper special and it great. My wife had the Tuna, was super pleased, cooked perfect and not many places get it right. They did. Chef was great to talk to. She explained a lot as we sat at the bar waiting for our food. Backyard bar was our kind of place. The band had to cancel because of rain but It would have been a great place to see one. Will go back next time we are in Duck. Thanks for a great experience.“