Oh I love this place! We are originally from the Midwest and finding a legit Chicago dog in the south made my heart happy. It was so yummy!' My husband had a Nauti Dog and loved it too!The staff here is always friendly and chipper... you can tell they love their jobs and that place. It's RIGHT next to the beach too. Can't wait to come back in summer. Perfect little spot.! read more

Nauti Dog - Hot Dogs Near Me - Carolina Beach, North Carolina

Such a cool little Hot Dog Spot with everything made from Scratch! Their Wings were perfectly cooked and seasoned with delicious blue cheese. Pretzels were soft and fresh beer cheese was just ok. Homemade potato chips were fantastic! Not to mention their RANCH was perfecto to dip them in! Skinny Colada was not to sweet with the right amount of Rum. SERVICE WAS TOP NOTCH! And the cute little outside bar seating was a nice touch to out lunch. read more

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After a great morning playing and lounging on the beach we needed a cool place to relax and get some great food. This was it!! Open, airy with natural light. Beach themed interior. Cool air. Excellent service. We felt well taken care of. Cold beers, cocktails, great apps and dogs. read more

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The service here is excellent. Our server/bartender was super attentive. The drinks (CB Sunset) were quite good. The hot dogs are great, I just wished they offered more vegetarian options. I went with a turkey dog, and my husband had the beef one. We both got a Carolina dog (chili, mustard, coleslaw). The hot dog buns are big and fluffy, and the homemade chips are very tasty. It was empty on a weekday at lunch time, but I would guess this place gets very busy on summer nights and weekends. read more

Nauti Dog - CB Sunset - Hot Dogs Near Me - Carolina Beach, North Carolina

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Cute hot dog joint by the beach!! A perfect choice if you want a simple, quick bite before running back to the beach. Our server was so friendly and efficient. The outdoor sitting area even has an ocean view :) read more

Nauti Dog - Chicago Dog - Hot Dogs Near Me - Carolina Beach, North Carolina

My friend's vegan hotdog and my beef hotdog looked and tasted identical. They were both gross and a weird texture so we couldn't even tell whether we both got vegan or both got beef. Their relish was also weirdly bright blue?? It stained the napkins. It must have been filled with food dye for some bizarre reason. Do not recommend. read more

Nauti Dog - Bright blue relish?? - Hot Dogs Near Me - Carolina Beach, North Carolina

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We were looking for a place with outside seating since we had our food with us on the way out of town. Nauti Dog had just what we were looking for on the menu. The staff were really friendly - Brennan took time out of his pre-opening routine to pet our dog and welcome us, and Traci was a wonderful server - I was really impressed by her ability to memorize our entire order. She's definitely more than a pretty face We all really enjoyed our food. Sizable portions, and very tasty. One thing to note - we have a weakness for pretzel bites, and this was some of the best beer cheese we've ever had! Tip: don't plan on sitting outside for lunch. The shade only covers half the table. It was still fun sitting to eat while hearing the sounds of the beach and people walking by. read more

Nauti Dog - Carolina Dog. - Hot Dogs Near Me - Carolina Beach, North Carolina

Under new management and the founding owner sold out. I waited several months for it to reopen. What a disappointment. First it wasn't very busy. I should say it could have been but most parties came in, sat down and were never acknowledged and left after 5 min. I wish I could comment on the food no one ever came to take my order. I saw 1 order come out in the 40 min I was there. The cook was hanging around talking with the manager or owner out front. All I saw the manager or owner do was drink booze and laugh with the staff. When Michael started the restaurant he and his wife were working the tables and kitchen as needed. What a change. The vibe has been stripped from the place. Just gambling machines, dart boards replace the tables and cool nautical themed art. To sum up my review I see this one awesome place to be nothing more than a classless beer liquor joint now. What a great experience then walk a block to the Sandspur. See my review of it. read more

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Casual hot dog spot with delicious hot dogs. I ordered the classic Carolina Hot Dog and it was fantastic. It came with an order of fresh cut fries that were piping hot. My niece had a classic hot dog with a pickle on the side and she enjoyed it as well. They have small out door bar seating and indoor seating. I would definitely come back to try their Chicago Dog and a cocktail or two. If you are in the Carolina Beach Boardwalk area, you must visit this spot. You can also purchase takeout so you can snack on your meal at the beach. There was only one waitress managing the entires restaurant, which was impressive since she was attentive and prompt. read more

Nauti Dog - Carolina Dog - Hot Dogs Near Me - Carolina Beach, North Carolina

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Nauti Dog is the most exceptional hot dog place ever with vegetarian & exotic hot dog entrees to try. Their menu was very extensive. I had an Asian version of a hot dog and wish I had tried the Carolina hot dog instead. My hot dog was good yet I wish I had went traditional. Their onion rings were the favorite part of my meal. Nice staff and customer service. The place was clean and pleasant. Love their tee shirts and the ambience. No crowds and no lines. My companions loved their chili and Carolina hot dogs. Parking was free during that month. This will be a definite go see again & lunch place for me. read more

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Great variety. The nachos were spot on and flavorful. The hot dogs are tasty and lots of fresh ingredients. Peach Bellini was pretty good too! read more

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Cute little restaurant right in Carolina Beach. Got there right before the lunch rush and got a seat right away. I love the set up of the place and how bright and beach it is Inside. The service was great but they were definitely understaffed. Once we ordered there was about a 45 minute wait. I started with the nauti mermaid drink. It was really good. It was the perfect balance of pineapple juice and Malibu and wasn't too sweet. I wasn't in the mood for a hot dog so I ordered the Italian beef sandwich. They were out of fries so I got the house chips. The chips were a little Smokey and bland. I would have liked them to be saltier and not as thick. The beef sandwich was good but so small for $11. Everyone's food was just ok. I wish it was a little more flavorful and that the portions were larger. read more

Nauti Dog - Nauti Mermaid - Hot Dogs Near Me - Carolina Beach, North Carolina

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Drinking Mimosas during a summer rain shower on vacation..who cares! Great spot. Great service read more

Nauti Dog - Summer shower but drinking Mimosas at a Beach Bar... Who cares! - Hot Dogs Near Me - Carolina Beach, North Carolina

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Primarily a sit down hog dog joint, with a full bar. They do have other items on the menu. I wasn't expecting much but the food was surprisingly very good. They even have keto/low carb items on the menu, which was a major plus for me. Even though it has the looks of a bar, and there is a bar, you can bring the kids in. Great location on the boardwalk. Service was good. They take cash and cards. Recommend. read more

The beau and I came to Carolina Beach for our vacation and our first stop was Nauti Dog! I chose the Nauti dog (beef hotdog w/bacon, beer cheese, spicy mustard on pretzel bun) and my fiancé chose the Carolina dog (beef hotdog w/chili, yellow mustard, slaw on brioche bun). And I must say our choices were delicious! For me, the pretzel bun is what sold it! The fries were okay, so if possible, try something different! Like the onion rings! 9/10 best place for pickup! read more

Nauti Dog - Nauti (left) and the Carolina (right) - Hot Dogs Near Me - Carolina Beach, North Carolina

Nauti dog exceeded all expectations! The atmosphere was so fun- updated, clean, cute decorations and our server was so nice! We had a group of 7 (I would say it's best for groups of 4 or less but we happened to get the large table). I ordered one of their slushy drinks & our server talked through everything on the menu & gave suggestions which was SO helpful and nice. After much debate, I went with the Nauti dog & it did not disappoint! The beer cheese was creamy, not overbearing and had great flavor. My friends raved about the Carolina and Chicago dog. The pretzel bun was *chefs kiss*! Will definitely be back! This is the perfect lunch staple for Carolina Beach!! read more

Nauti Dog - Nauti dog - Hot Dogs Near Me - Carolina Beach, North Carolina

Let's start with the good. Great view of the boardwalk and the sea of humanity that walks by. The hotdogs are great quality. That was about where the experience ended. Hostess seated me and said 'I'll be right back with a water'. Never saw her again. Server came by promptly, I ordered quickly out of respect of her time. Never saw the ketchup and she rarely stopped by. Ended up leaving cash with a little less tip because I had no idea how long it would take. Some live music inside which was nice ( I sat outside but could hear it). The Gouda dog was more pimento cheese than Gouda. Fried onions were sparse. But the meat in the hotdog was good. A place to stop but don't go out of your way. read more

I love this place and I don't even like hot dogs. They have a really great menu with something for everyone. I usually go with the beyond brat. The nachos are really good too. Lots of wonderful sides to choose from. I'm an onion ring fan so that's always my pick. They have a surprising amount of healthy options too! Great cocktail menu and a nice selection of beer. The staff is fun and friendly and always makes you feel welcome. Seating indoor and outside. A must for when you're out on CB read more

Super clean placé, fresh made drinks don't sit at the bar overheard staff telling the new one to serve the tables first. We had the friendly new guy very good dogs. read more

Visited Nauti Dog for a philanthropy event. They are not officially open yet so this was like a soft opening. It is run by the former owners of Jack's Retreat Beer Garden and Dog House and a new partner at a new location right around the corner from their old location. The new location is located right on the boardwalk, ocean front. The interior is a cute, simple beachy style. They have indoor table seating and bar seating. Alcohol offerings are beer, wine, and cocktails. You can choose a specialty hot dog or create your own. They offer gluten-free buns for an additional cost and lettuce cups in place of buns. For vegetarians, they have veggie dogs and Beyond brats. Appetizers/starters include nachos, wings, fried avocado slices, pretzels with beer cheese, chicken salad in lettuce cups, gouda pimento cheese with pork rinds. I ordered a Create my own hot dog with a turkey hot dog, spicy mustard, roasted red peppers, dill relish, sauerkraut, and gouda pimento cheese. The hot dog bun was over-toasted just a little. My hot dog was okay. I wish I got what my partner ordered instead. My partner ordered the Nauti Dog, which is a beef hot dog with bacon, beer cheese, and spicy mustard in a pretzel bun. He also added dill pickle relish and sauerkraut. This hot dog was so good compared to mine. The side for the hot dogs is automatically housemade chips but you can choose other sides instead. Other sides are coleslaw, cucumber tomato salad or for an additional cost, you can get fries, onion rings, superfood slaw, or broccoli rabe. The fries were delicious and crispy, seasoned with a Cajun-like seasoning. The coleslaw was okay, light and fresh, more of a vinegar-based slaw. The hot dogs with the sides were substantial meals, pretty filling. When the hot dogs arrived, they forgot the requested additional ingredients on my partner's hot dog and the cheese on mine. When I asked for the cheese, they put shredded cheddar cheese instead of the gouda pimento cheese I ordered. Apparently, their POS system had some issues in entering ingredients that caused the miscommunication in our orders. The hot dogs also took at least 25 minutes to arrive. They offered to remake our hot dogs but after the long wait, I didn't want to bother. The owners graciously comped our meal, which we were very appreciative of. They also were receptive to our feedback on their food. We definitely want to come back and try their other options, like the bacon aioli. read more

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Specifically came for vegan options, looks like they did away with the vegan friendly menu. Staff seemed nice. Beachy vibe with nice barstools and atmosphere. read more

I finally took a chance and dined at Nauti Dog's this evening. The establishment is located just off the Carolina Beach boardwalk on a corner. Very convenient to the hotel that I was staying at. Quaint but clean, and the staff was very attentive. Lots of drinks specials to choose from. I was greeted as soon as I walked in the door. I was asked to sit anywhere. I ordered the Beyond-Mi Dog with fries, and a sweet tea to-go. Ok, at first I was not sure about this "dog" because the coleslaw was giving off this weird smell. Presentation and smell is a big thing for me. The fries were hot and yummy, my curiosity got the better of me, and I took one for the team and took a bite of the "dog". Ummm, another bite, okayyyy, and then another and so on... As you can see from the photos, I ate the whole thing! The jalapeño peppers were a welcome surprise. (Although clearly listed in the menus) I will definitely order from this establishment again. If I elect to "takeout" my meal, I will request the coleslaw on the side and marry the beyond mi dog and slaw on my own. Happy eats, and continued success! read more

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Amazing Dogs for the whole family! Recommend the Chili Dog and Carolina Dog. The fries are a delightful side as well as the onion rings. Friendly staff and clean restrooms. They sell swag! Will definitely be back again when in the area. read more

Paid this place another visit during our stay. Great vide, food and drinks! Service was quick! read more

Nauti Dog - Super amazing drink - Hot Dogs Near Me - Carolina Beach, North Carolina

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Hot dogs are delicious, chips are delicious, service is great, location is great! We tried a couple dogs while on the boardwalk. I would recommend the chips over the fries., they have a mesquite flavor which goes great with a hot dog. The chili on the chili dog is not spicy but has really good flavor. The Nauti dog has a delicious pretzel bun that goes great with the melted cheese on the dog. read more

Nauti Dog - Chili dog with chips - Hot Dogs Near Me - Carolina Beach, North Carolina

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This was so good, we went here two days in a row. Service was spot on and the food was awesome. The BLT was the bomb! read more

Nauti Dog - Hot Dogs Near Me - Carolina Beach, North Carolina

Had heard great things about this place while we were visiting Carolina Beach. Wasn't disappointed. Great simple atmosphere. Great friendly service and the dogs were fantastic. read more

This is a must visit while on Carolina Beach! We came here with a large party for lunch and it was fantastic. Katrina was our server and was amazing!! All the hot dogs were great- our favorites were the Carolina Dog, the Nauti dog, the chili dog and the BBQ dog! The fries and chips are great too! read more

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My favorite spot on the boardwalk, the owner and staff make you feel at home. Best hot dogs in the area and excellent spot to people watch. Great for kids with all the rides right next to it read more

The best hotdogs and friendliest service at the beach. Good value for the money as well. The decor is casual, clean, and fitting for the location. We visit every time we are in Carolina Beach. read more

Nauti Dog - Chili Dog - Hot Dogs Near Me - Carolina Beach, North Carolina

That Chicago dog is legit! Will certainly be going back. Also tried the Carolina dog and that was great. Top tier hot dog place!

Chicago-Ian pretty solid dog and chips were awesome! Hubby got fries- they were a little soggy chips are the way to go

Halfway into this bbq dog I looked like I'd tripped and landed face first in bbq slaw. Totally worth it. That thing was awesome and the onion rings were crispy perfection. My wife's cali hipster turkey avocado dog actually looked pretty good too. The drinks were great and we loved the vibe read more

Nauti Dog - Hot Dogs Near Me - Carolina Beach, North Carolina

Pros: Friendly staff, clean, location, house made chips are yummy Cons: slow kitchen, no kids menu, overpriced We likely won't come back but I see the appeal, the employees were friendly which was the high point for us. read more

Fabulous!! I ordered 11 dogs-7 were gluten free. Not one celiac got sick! And oh my gravy!! The Jamaican me nauti was so delicious! Next time I'll order it easy on the sriracha we ordered pickles for most of the sides...they are whole pickles. Huge! I was not expecting that. We expected spears...but hey! More is better My youngest (9) said "I don't like slaw but that slaw was really good" she's very picky, so that's a great compliment. And their tea was perfect, according to my tea-snob husband The place was clean and breezy. This is definitely a place to check out if you're in the area. And especially if you're looking for great gluten free food. Service was top-notch Note: the chili and the German hops brats are not gluten free. read more

Thoroughly enjoyed our experience here. We sat at the bar with a view of the water. My wife and I had their Carolina Dog. Excellent rendition of our local favorite style. My wife chose onion rings as a side while I went with the homemade chips. The chips were terrific and fresh. Onion rings were solid and hot. Staff was very good. Don't miss Nauti Dog. read more

For app ordered the pretzels and cheese, pretzels were just ok (microwaved)? My wife and I both ordered the Jersey Shore which was too greasy. My daughter had the wings, they were really good. In fairness, we didn't order hotdogs, but our overall experience was just ok. read more

As a rule I'll only eat a hog dog during baseball season, however, the menu tempted me despite the delay for opening day this year. The Green Guido with broccoli rabe, Jamaican dog, and bahn mi inspired dog were all fantastic. Also tried the Korean wings (always good) and blueberry jellyfish cocktail, think blueberry flavored sangria. Place seems popular and perfect if you're looking for a drink and a wiener. read more

While at Carolina Beach, we saw a sign for frosé so we knew we should stop! So glad we did! I had the passion fruit rose and my friend had the raspberry. They were good and refreshing but a bit too sweet and lacked the rosé flavor. I had the Korean bowl that was delicious-loved having a bowl with fresh ingredients that was semi healthy. Next time, I would go for less of the sauce but otherwise, it was delicious! Excellent service and lovely decor! read more

I have to be honest... I'm not a hot dog person at all. But I have 2 young kids and 1 was just diagnosed with a fish and shellfish allergy right before our beach trip. So when we saw the menu at Nauti Dog.... We knew this would be a spot wed have to eat. When we came in, the owner was there and told us we could even bring our jumbo stroller in. The skinny colada was very good, and our food was delicious. They accommodated our request for literally just a hot dog with no bun and fries for the allergy kiddo and the rest of us ordered off the menu. Bbq dog was top notch and the cucumber sides was super refreshing. Thanks for making great food that doesn't involve anything coming from the sea! It didn't feel like we settled at all! read more