31 Best Dog Friendly Restaurants Wendell

“Beautiful setting. Love the vibe. Great coffee. Friendly service. Welcoming. Went there after Christmas with family that live in Wendell. I wish we had a Parallax in my neighborhood in Baltimore. Hope to be back.“

“We stopped for lunch and drinks at Bearded Bee with our dog and little girl while in the area. Great selection of beers, I really liked the Irish Goodbye. I'll have to return and try some others. They have food trucks for lunch and the dumpling truck was great when we visited. Dogs are allowed inside and they have water bowls and treats for the pups. They even have games for kids so great for the whole family. Will definitely return“

“Friendly staff, warm atmosphere amd great ice cream! Candy from the past brings out the kid in me. 😊“

“This is our absolute favorite local coffee shop. So much so that my husband refuses to go anywhere else. It’s to the point where they know his name. 😂 We love trying out the new season of lattes every time they change. The ambience is excellent and the coffee is high-quality.“

“I knew my bank account would be in trouble when Tropical Smoothie came to the neighborhood :) I’ve always been pleased with the food and drinks here! Staff are friendly and hard working.

My only complaint would be about management. Twice this week I’ve gone in around lunchtime when it’s busy and seen they were poorly understaffed. Some customers were frustrated, understandably so, because their online orders were taking 20 minutes longer than the given time.
Today was one of those experiences. It’s a Sunday, so I don’t expect management to be there in person. However, I would hope a manager wouldn’t leave two girls high and dry during the busy hours when the scheduled third teammate had to call out. Ideally, a great manager would come in to assist during the busy time. The two girls behind the counter were hustlin’! Even with frustrated customers, they were doing their absolute best. I didn’t catch their names, but whoever was working around noon on 3/8/26 needs a raise! And I hope whatever the manager(s) had to do today was extra important, leaving these girls on their own.

I will, of course, be back (probably tomorrow) because I love the smoothies here!“

“Love the fresh warm donuts! so many flavors, but make sure you try the seasonal peach donuts before they're gone! The peaches go so well together with the cake donut. Will 100% be making this my new go-to donut spot!“

“Walked right in. Lots of staff behind the counter. We were greeted immediately by. Everything was fresh and available. Our subs were delicious. We’ve had some experiences with other sub places in the area being very slow recently , and it was a delightful experience to have delicious food and to have it with friendly service very quickly.“

“This was my first time in Sodabox. The customer service was great and my drink was amazing. I had the “Butter Me Up”. I will definitely be back.“

“I don’t normally write reviews for restaurants but after visiting Prime, I just had to let others know. First, the restaurant was clean and beautiful inside and out. The staff was friendly and attentive. The line to order was out the door. I guess that should have been my first clue that the service and food was going to be out of this world. They offered cold water to us while we waited in line. This was me and my family’s first time trying this restaurant and they were so patient and answered all our questions on meat and the best options. (Yes, we were those people holding up the line. Sorry!) The young men cutting and preparing the meat were knowledgeable and super nice. I ended up purchasing several items (Brisket, Ribs, House Made Sausage, and Turkey Breast). All I can say is if you are within 100 miles of this place you must make the trip! Your stomach will love you for it!“

“The Depot on First has been open since October 2023 and since then has simply excelled as the only fine dining restaurant in the area. I think much of their success is based on the fact they not only maintain consistency in areas such as attention to detail, exceptional customer service and quality culinary experience, they also continue to evolve and adapt to changing tastes, trends, and customer preferences. I enjoy seeing their ongoing tasting and intimate dining events, of which I will have to attend at some point. Another cornerstone of success for many restaurant's is Authenticity, and this Farm-to-table restaurant continues to prioritize authenticity by sourcing quality ingredients directly from local farms and producers. They don't take any shortcuts when it comes to freshly prepared food to save time which is why I will wait patiently in the elegantly decorated intimate, warm and inviting dining room for my entree upon every visit. No Rush! Just me bring me another perfectly prepared old fashioned. Don't hesitate to step outside of the box and try something new on the menu, I am not a fan of porkchops, but I have become a fan of theirs. This is an environment that will put a smile on your face, Ben and staff are simply exceptional, every visit feels like coming home to dinner. I look forward to spending some time out on the beautiful back patio this spring. Cheers!“

“I ordered through DoorDash and I cannot wait to go in and sit down. They gave me so much food it was literally 3 small meals for me. The flavor was 10/10 and cooked to perfection. If you're in the Clayton area pull up. You will not be disappointed. 👌🏽“

“Best Java chip frappe and delicious sandwich“

“Best darn food in the area! Get a slice and you’ll be a believer like our family! NEVER had something I didn’t like there!“

“I have always loved this place. But I just tried their Main Street Gobbler (carved turkey breast & sharp cheddar, lettuce, tomato, onion, & topped with magical bacon jam). It was deli’s…incredible! The turkey and cheese came in chunks, not just thin slices. Very fresh.“

“We love this place. I wish they were open just a little later but other than that it’s a great place! Great beer, great atmosphere, always something fun going on.“

“my ex took our boys there for the ipledge ice cream scoop and the owner was so good with my younger son. he wouldn't say the pledge until a little girl walked up and said it with him. A huge thanks to the owner and staff for being so great!!!“

“I recently visited Oak City Brewing Company and had a great experience overall. The atmosphere is super laid-back and welcoming, perfect for hanging out with friends or just relaxing after a long day. There’s plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, and I love how spacious it feels.

Their drink selection is solid with a nice variety, and the cider was definitely my favorite—super refreshing and flavorful. Everything I tried tasted fresh and well-made.

What really stood out to me was the vibe—friendly staff, good music, and just an easygoing energy that makes you want to stay longer. It’s definitely a great local spot to unwind.

Would definitely come back!“

“Great place! There is always something fun going on. The crowd is always great too. Good prices, good selection, good atmosphere ….cant ask for much more!“

“Came here from California, missing dutch bros, and i was consistently surpised at how well this small place does. Everyone is so nice, the food is decent, the drinks are rotated all the time and most are rather good. Got their app and it is done very well, end up getting discounts and free drinks all the time because we go there so much.
Try it out if you haven't, great place to start the day“

“Great burgers, crispy crunchy fries 👌 Next time I roll thru Clayton, I’ll be back“

“The atmosphere was soothing and relaxing for our lunch. The oil and herbs dipping sauce and crusty bread was an excellent start. We were there for lunch and I received the chicken marsala. Tender seasoned chicken with the flavorful sauce and perfectly cooked pasta was the bomb. Using the crusty bread to get every drop of sauce put me in my happy place. I could have eaten a whole plate of those mushrooms by themselves. One of my guests got a chicken parm sandwich/sub which was toasty and tasty. They loved how flavorful the sauce was. My other guest got the Italian sandwich/sub. It came as ordered without the vinaigrette or tomatoes. She enjoyed it very much. The ingredients looked so fresh and enticing. Staff and owner were very professional and made you feel like home. An after lunch cappuccino made for the perfect ending.“

“Really enjoyed the brisket nachos- solid flavor everytime. The quesadillas are huge! We also ordered the guac this time (usually go for the chips & queso) and while it tasted fresh it was missing the heat factor I’m used to. Be aware- there are no open restrooms! When we asked where we could wash hands/ change our baby’s diaper we were told to go across the street to the public park restrooms.“

“I absolutely love this place! Everything I have tried is so delicious! Had the best waitress today!“

“Great coffee drinks and really good plain coffee, too. We got breakfast sandwiches and they were very good for a drive through spot. Service was friendly! We actually went several days in a row. I had an iced latte, cappuccino, and an iced turtle latte on different trips and all were very good!“

“Best Mexican food in Johnston County! We’ve had most everything on the menu and these ladies are unmatched! Pictured is a quesadilla, machete and birria tacos. Their Tortas, hurraches, Gorditas and sopes are also excellent!! At a minimum we order from here 1-2x a week“

“Never have I ever had anything but absolute delicious food (and service) here… and again today. My friend suggested 1/2 order of the Spinach Artichoke Dip (a plenty!) and Scallops appetizer (big, cooked perfectly and ab FAB!) and we added shaved ribeye egg rolls too. Perfect trio for sharing and leftovers too (except the scallops). Those who already enjoy Mannings know what I’m talking about but if you’ve never been, put on your to do list! Wish I could share pics but that button doesn’t work.“

“We went Valentine’s Night. Every where had over an hour wait, we got here and my party of 6 was seated immediately! Our server was amazing! And the food was outstanding! They had a limited menu for valentines night so we will definitely go back on another night to try more items!“

“Tried this place first time today. Food was awesome. Got the steak hibachi and wife got the vegetable hibachi . Also got the spring rolls which were super hot and great. Both plates were great and nice and hot with great flavor. Rice was nice and fluffy not a ball stuck together. Great place for hibachi and Owner is a super nice guy. Will be back soon.“

“They have amazing karaoke every Saturday night!“

“Great neighborhood restaurant and my go-to place for confort food! I get the chicken Hibachi with veggies every time. My husband loves the chicken & shrimp Habachi. When the extended family is here we always go there & the little kiddos love their sushi. The salad with ginger dressing is a nice compliment. The chicken is so tender and flavorful and the sauce is perfect. We always do take out which is usually very quick. The portion size is generous so we can easily eat it for dinner and lunch the next day too. The cashier is so nice and helpful.“