50 Best Dog Friendly Restaurants Wilmington

“We came with our dog and the staff was so friendly! The outdoor seating was shaded and felt wonderfully cool for a 90 degree day! I had the smash burger. The Black Forest ham set this smash burger off to the next level! So good!“

“Stopped in for brunch on a whim while traveling. Fantastic, friendly service. Delicious brunch with a large menu. The daily omelet special was unusual and tasty. We’ll come back to Wilmington to try it again.“

“We made reservations at the Little Dipper to celebrate my daughter's birthday. We were immediately seated and there was a card on the table that said Happy Birthday! My daughter loved it! We opted to do 2 small bowls of different cheeses- the Tuscany Sun-dried Tomato and the Cheddar Ale. Both were delicious! We were thrilled that they were able to accommodate my daughter's garlic allergy and leave that out of both cheeses. We then followed that with 2 small chocolate bowls- the Black and Tan and a plain Dark Chocolate- with the classic dippers. I joked with our server about needing a to go cup for the left over chocolate so I could drink it with a straw and she brought us take out bowls! Overall we felt well taken care of, enjoyed incredible fondue, and left feeling happy.“

“What is there not to love about this place?! We are in town from NY. We stopped to grab lunch I got the sweet n savory with the house made chips. My daughter got the Mac n cheese and fries. Huge portions of fries were are mouthwatering. My sandwich has so much flavor and blended well together. The Lavender Lemonade is a must and refreshing. We ended up coming back my daughter got the same thing again but with the parm fries. I got the Goat which is AMAZING it was so yummy. The soup was really good too. We plan to visit again before we head home. This is our go to spot the next time we visit Wilmington. This place is a gem. The staff is so friendly. We felt so relaxed and at home here“

“What an awesome little dinosaur themed coffee shop. It was great for everyone and the coffee was amazing!“

“We discovered this little gem today while in Pittsburgh strip district, the staff and coffee were both fabulous. We can’t wait to go back. 😊🧡😊“

“I love WBB! My family and I come every time we visit the area. Kellie is the best 😀“

“Awesome pizza! We just moved to Wilmington and we have been searching for a good pizza. Don Luca’s was real homemade pizza with two great dipping oils to add a special delicious touch! Plus Tony the owner is dedicated to his food and to his customers!!!!.“

“Too many positives to mention. Friendly and attentive staff, high quality and delicious food and a great atmosphere“

“Very welcoming and knowledgeable. The matcha - SO GOOD 🌹“

“Was there on Saturday afternoon and was a great place to hang out. Preston the bartender was the best! Will be going back for sure!!“

“This is our second visit to Maroon Monkey Coffee and it has become my new favorite local coffee shop. Coffee is delicious, coffee cake & muffins are fantastic, and Emily is so friendly and helpful!! Definitely recommend stopping by here while downtown.“

“We stopped here twice in one day because it was that good. The banana ball was so good and my daughter LOVED their beignets. Their frappe was the best she has ever had. The dirty hippie was my favorite drink. We had to grab one of their donuts as literally just staring at them is mouth watering. The staff is so friendly and welcoming we love the vibe of the entire place. This place is a must if you are in Wilmington and it's vegan friendly. Hands down best customer service and coffee“

“This is near my home and is always packed no matter the time of day. My wife and I decided to stop and check it out. The pastries were very good but limited. The cappuccino and green tea was good but the restaurant was loud due to all the hard surfaces. The outside garden was nice but not outstanding. So we left just as confused as when we arrived. We would go back one day and give it another try.“

“amazing food and service. shocked how great the food was and how kid friendly it was at lunch time.“

“Great place...great atmosphere...love the ping pong.. 🏓🏓🏓“

“Such a hidden gem. I had a hoppy wife IPA and it was crisp and refreshing. I'll definitely be back soon!“

“THANK YOU Candance for taking such good care of me this week by taking my food allergies seriously. She was AMAZING with ensuring my meal did not contain any of my food allergies, which allowed me to enjoy my dinner stress-free. It was my first time ever visiting the restaurant and I'll definitely go back.“

“dog friendly, great service, amazing drinks, what more could you ask for?“

“Folks Cafe is the best! The owners are so sweet and we had the best breakfast. Truly a highlight of our trip to Wilmington“

“We had the most fun at Fermental yesterday evening! They welcomed us to their great indoor and outdoor space where we enjoyed food we brought in along with Fermental fabulous selection of beer and wine. I especially loved the frose’. We will be back whenever we are in Wilmington!“

“Was in Wilmington looking for a place to eat this place sounded good. I wasn't disappointed, food was really good and the service was great. Riley did a great job.“

“Food and service were fabulous, our server Nick went over the top to help our large group and kept us informed when there were delays in ordering and receiving food. However, parking continues to be a nightmare at this location and I likely won't be going again until that improves“

“From Waianae Hawai’i, kanaka born and raised and been in Wilmington about a month or two. They musubi was kinda small compared to normal musubi’s but was good 😊, tried the Lava flow which was supposed to be like the spicy ahi poke was didn’t get the habanero stuff but got everything else. Tasted FRESHHHHHH which is very hard apparently for other places around here! So that’s a big winnahz!!!! FRESHHHHHH FISH!!!!! besides the adding of the eal sauce it tasted just like the regular spicy ahi poke you would get from Foodland back home. Or actually no it’s Tamura’s quality and if you know they got the best!!! So that’s says a lot. The furikake had a bit too much sesame for me but you know how they do. They are limited on the aloha juices but they got the good ones. They get hawai’i kine beer too. But overall was nice and good food, the dude that makes the stuff is nice he showed me the ahi and answered any question I had bc when you first see the menu it is VERY CONFUSING….. it’s not like back home at all. Very different but once explained you’ll get it! Nice ppl and Onolicious food! Not bad on pricing for da bowl either was normal size! Not much Hawaiian quality food this way or kanaka ran places but this one is good! 🤙🏾🤙🏾🤙🏾 and they got merch too! Not like haole style food it’s kanaka style!!!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥“

“Flytrap is a great spot! We stopped through on our way to Oak Island and we needed a place with an outdoor space for our dogs and baby to move around. The beer was really good and the beer garden was lovely. Definitely dog and baby friendly.

I also left my glasses in the bathroom when I was changing out of my travel clothes and Karissa went through the trouble of mailing them back to us in Baltimore! I could not be more grateful. It will absolutely become an annual pit stop for us during our trips to NC! Thanks, Flytrap!“

“Chill atmosphere with a variety of alcohol options. Reasonably priced & the employees are super friendly.“

“Love coffee, so Blue Cup Roastery is my place to go when I visit Wilmington. I highly recommend it.“

“Thank You Mission BBQ for great food products, friendly service, and your exceptional hospitality to military Vets and area First Responders. Your dining area walls are a museum of first hand experiences of those who serve and served this great nation. If anyone dines here for the first time, try if you can to do so at Noon of any day, when they ask patrons to stand for and sing the National Anthem. This is a business that "walks the walk" of appreciating this great nation - and not ashamed of doing it. And finally, did I mentioned their BBQ is exceptional! Thank you.“

“My partner & I are checking out as many local coffee shops as possible this year. We found yours on vacation. (We are from OH) Your shop had immaculate vibes and the coffee was amazing. Reminded me of my childhood mixed with inclusivity that the 90s lacked. Awesome.“

“Best breakfast [Original] Best breakfast“

“Incredible service, incredible food, incredible care! You can tell the owner abs everyone who works here enjoys what they do and have taken the time to ensure every customer is taken care of as a top priority!! Best fries in town and anything you get on the menu is a delicious win!! 10/10 and that’s rare these days!!“

“We had our annual Wandetlust Wilmington 2.0 Super Bowl party at Eagles Dare 2-9-25. Joe Apkarian the owner and his team were beyond superb for us all. We had a catered event there for almost 100 members of the group. The place was ready to rock and roll when we started to arrive. Joe was very accommodating in our set up of the room. The three bartenders Shelby, Gillian, and AJ were spot on with great customer service, attentive, and made wonderful drinks!! (They were so good I gave each one a personal tip and tipped again on my bill) Joe’s selection of the caterer was beyond expectation. Delivery was on time as well as the second refresh. He used Dough House Pizza Company” downtown. All the attendees could not stop praising the food. The place just made 100 new customers. In closing if you have a need for an event Joe and the Eagles Dare team needs to be your first stop. If anyone wants any personal info about the establishment feel free to DM me!!! Thanks again Joe and Team Sam“

“Coffee is delish and the staff is always genuinely friendly! ☕️❤️“

“I really enjoy the people and the overall atmosphere here. Came to Grinders quite often when I first moved back to Wilmington. However, Grinders has always been on the high end for prices. Just got my first Dirty Chai over 8 dollars in Wilmington! I didn’t mind that it was made iced instead of hot as I requested but the prices are pretty ridiculous for the area. Go to Bespoke or Casablanca, get the same ambience and mucchhh more affordable coffee in my opinion!“

“Amazing venue. Nice employees. great drinks. they get some good talent in there too. 💙“

“I had the Bombshell and it was AMAZING! 10/10 HIGHLY RECOMMEND 💯“

“I think their food is good, however everytime we go when we're on vacation they screw up our order. Doesn't matter what location.“

“Good service and food from JD“

“The place is awesome grab your taco sit outside to go inside the satellite and have a nice drink to go with your tacos“

“I usually go to the Bean for coffee but just tried a smoothie yesterday. It was literally the best smoothie I have ever had. The lady at the window was super patient with my questions!!! I got the mango/strawberry. It was ridiculous!!!! Will definitely get that again.“

“One of our first little stops while visiting Wilmington. Alex the bartender was an absolute god send ! Chill dude and great conversation. The crowd of customers matched the vibe too, we met some good people. a night for the books for us. Thank you again, Alex ! 🍻“

“I love Capt’n Bills, feels like home here! A great place to sit back relax with a beer or cocktail, or jump in a game! One of my absolute favorite places in Wilmington. Plus, they're dog friendly!“

“the absolute best burger. hot food and fast.“

“Excellent food, burgers made to order and very fresh, crispy tots. The staff were friendly and helpful. I can't believe we've waited so long to try the Mess Hall. We willbe back!“

“I’m absolutely in love with their delicious Italian cuisines. It’s honestly, in my opinion the best in Wilmington. The staff are super nice! Especially, Al and Haily, because I’ve personally have met them both. Wilmington please try this restaurant to keep it going for years to come. My precious granddaughter loves it also. Thanks for all the hard work y’all put into making those mouth watering entrees. ????????“

“Great coffee and atmosphere. Staff was friendly and even gave my doggie a pup cup! 💕“

“Brandon W. Is the best server I’ve ever encountered! Keep up the great work! We’ve been here many times and have always had a great experience but today was by far the best. Thanks again Brandon!“

“Incredible selection and the vibes are always the best. Beautiful place inside and out 👍“

“I've been here a few times and I always appreciate the vegetarian options. Some restaurants forget about us lol! I had the Wild Mushroom Pizza tonight with extra garlic and they did not hold back. I will be safe from vampires for a few days! Exactly what I asked for. Great service from Heidi the bartender and Samantha. Very attentive but not overwhelming. I just got out of work and wanted a snack and decompress. I feel very satisfied in every way. I will return...again!“

“Great beer selections, great owners, and great staff. Great vibe. Outdoor and indoor areas are wonderful. Appreciate the atmosphere and music as well as laughing with the crowd at the bar.“