Salty Dogs Cafe and Bark Bar
We’re a bunch of dog-loving, beach-chillin’ folks serving up fun!
About Us
Founded in 1991 as Archibald’s Deli now known as Salty Dogs Cafe & Bark Bar. We are located 2 miles from Holden Beach in the heart of Brunswick County. Steve and Lora Smith (owners) and their staff specialize in serving the finest sandwiches, burgers, salads, pies, and of course Lobster Rolls. We are where the locals go first to come eat, enjoy a drink, and let their dog(s) play in our own off-leash dog park.

2015 – 2017
Humble Beginnings
Founded in 1991 as Archibald’s Deli now known as Salty Dogs Cafe & Bark Bar. with a simple vision: to create a place where people could enjoy delicious, freshly prepared meals made with love. Starting as a small family-run restaurant.
2018 – 2020
Expanding Horizons
we take pride in serving the area’s finest sandwiches, burgers, salads, homemade pies, and our famous Lobster Rolls. We’re more than just great food — we’re a community spot where locals come to relax, grab a drink, and let their dogs enjoy some fun in our off-leash dog park. Whether you’re a regular or visiting for the first time, Salty Dogs Café is where good food meets good company — both human and furry.
2021 – 2024
Dog Park Rules
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No Aggressive Dogs -
No Dogs in Heat -
No outside food, drink, Alcohol or Treats -
Puppies must be at least 6 months old -
Dogs must be supervised by a guardian 16+ years of age at all times -
Clean up after your pet and use the approved waste receptacles -
Inside the bar area dogs must be on a leash -
Humans and dogs can be removed at any time for not following rules
2015 – 2017
Humble Beginnings
Founded in 1991 as Archibald’s Deli now known as Salty Dogs Cafe & Bark Bar. with a simple vision: to create a place where people could enjoy delicious, freshly prepared meals made with love. Starting as a small family-run restaurant.
2018 – 2020
Expanding Horizons
we take pride in serving the area’s finest sandwiches, burgers, salads, homemade pies, and our famous Lobster Rolls. We’re more than just great food — we’re a community spot where locals come to relax, grab a drink, and let their dogs enjoy some fun in our off-leash dog park. Whether you’re a regular or visiting for the first time, Salty Dogs Café is where good food meets good company — both human and furry.
2021 – 2024
Dog Park Rules
-
No Aggressive Dogs -
No Dogs in Heat -
No outside food, drink, Alcohol or Treats -
Puppies must be at least 6 months old -
Dogs must be supervised by a guardian 16+ years of age at all times -
Clean up after your pet and use the approved waste receptacles -
Inside the bar area dogs must be on a leash -
Humans and dogs can be removed at any time for not following rules
DINE IN OR CARRY OUT
Our Menu
All Time Favorites
Coast Club Sub
$10.50Ham, turkey, bacon, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, mustard mayo blend on a white sub roll.
High Tide
$10.50Chicken, tuna, or egg salad with lettuce and tomato on toasted sourdough bread.
Pelican
$10.50Grilled chicken with provolone, bacon, and chipoltegourmaise on a toasted brioche bun.
Riptide Reuben
$10.50Corned beef or turkey,sauerkraut, cheese, 1000 Island dressing on grilled rye bread.
Wild Birdie
$10.50Turkey, bacon, provolone, 1000 island dressing, cranberry relish, & slaw on a dark wheat roll.
Richie’s Roaster
$10.50Grilled chicken, provolone, lettuce, tomato & mayo on a brioche bun.
Holden Beef
$10.50Roastbeef, cheese,grilledonions, mustard mayoblend,lettuceandtomatoservedhot.
The Blest
$10.50Turkey, bacon, provolone, lettuce, tomato, & mustard mayo blend on a bagel served hot.
Beach Ball
$10.50Meatballs, marinara, melted provolone, on a sub roll.
Beach Side BBQ
$10.50East Carolina BBQ and Slaw on a toasted brioche bun.
Join The Club
$11.95Ham, turkey, bacon, cheese, lettuce, tomato, & mayo stacked on three slices of white toast.
Seafood Favorites
Cold or Hot Lobster Roll
MKT PriceMaine style – Cold lobster stacked on a toasted
New England split top bun topped with our
signature dill sauce.
Connecticut styleSteamed lobster piled on a toasted New England spilt top bun served with drawn butter for dipping.
Lobster Grilled Cheese
MKT PriceMaine lobster & our pimento cheese on white Bread grilled and steamed, YUMMY!
Seafood Mac & Cheese
$15.95Made with the freshest crab meat and shrimp. (Seasonal)
Burgers
Build a Burger
$11.95Make it your way. Tell us what you want on it
Sun Worshiper
$11.95American cheese, mayo, lettuce, tomato, onion, & pickles.
The Shagger
$11.95Grilled onions, mushrooms, and chipotle gourmaise & provolone cheese
The Surfer
$11.95BBQ sauce, bacon, & provolone cheese
- Add bacon to any burger- $3.00
- All sandwiches and burgers served with chips
Sides
Cream of Crab (cup)
$8.50
Cup or Bowl (bowl)
$10.50
Fruit
$3.95
Pasta Salad
$3.95(Seasonal)
Potato Salad
$3.95
Dill shrimp pasta
$4.50
Show Dogs
- Served with chips.
Salads
Nest Salad
$11.95Fresh romaine topped with your choice of either grilled chicken, pimento cheese, chicken salad, tuna salad,or egg salad and a side of fruit.
Triple Play
$15.95Fresh romaine topped with a scoop of each. Chicken salad, tuna salad, and egg salad, along with a side of fruit.
Caeser Salad
$9.95Crisp romaine, croutons, parmesean cheese, and caesar dressing. Add grilled chicken- $5.95
For the Youngings
Grilled Cheese
$5.50Made with American cheese on white bread with chips.
Hot Dog
$5.50All beef dog plain or with ketchup and chips.
For The Fur Babies
Whipped topping lick cup
$2.00
Peanut butter lick cup
$3.00
Frozen house made treats (2)
$2.00
Cheese slices (2)
$2.00
- Boars Head meat and cheese sliced in house and sold by the pound.
Sweet Treats
House Made Pies
Key Lime, Chocolate Chess, Peanut Butter, Coconu$7.50 / Slice $29.00 / Full Pie
Bran Muffin
$4.70
Blueberry Bran
$4.95
Cinnamon Roll
$6.00
Drinks
Tea
$3.50
Soda
$3.50
Bottled Soda
$3.50
Bottled Water
$2.60
Coffee
$3.50
Milk
$3.50
Orange Juice
$3.00
Breakfast
Quiche
Biscuit and Sausage Gravy
Sandwiches
Bacon, sausage, or ham with egg and cheese on
Bread choice – White, wheat, rye, sourdough,
brioche bun, biscuit, bagel , wrap
Breakfast Extras
Side french toast sticks (6)
$6.95
Side bacon or sausage
$4.00
Side egg
$4.00
Side biscuit
$3.00
Hash brown
$2.50
Cinnamon rol
$6.00
Bagel & cream cheese
$5.00
Bran Muffin
$4.70
Blueberry Bran Muffin
$4.95
All Time Favorites
Coast Club Sub
$10.50Ham, turkey, bacon, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, mustard mayo blend on a white sub roll.
High Tide
$10.50Chicken, tuna, or egg salad with lettuce and tomato on toasted sourdough bread.
Pelican
$10.50Grilled chicken with provolone, bacon, and chipoltegourmaise on a toasted brioche bun.
Riptide Reuben
$10.50Corned beef or turkey,sauerkraut, cheese, 1000 Island dressing on grilled rye bread.
Wild Birdie
$10.50Turkey, bacon, provolone, 1000 island dressing, cranberry relish, & slaw on a dark wheat roll.
Richie’s Roaster
$10.50Grilled chicken, provolone, lettuce, tomato & mayo on a brioche bun.
Holden Beef
$10.50Roastbeef, cheese,grilledonions, mustard mayoblend,lettuceandtomatoservedhot.
The Blest
$10.50Turkey, bacon, provolone, lettuce, tomato, & mustard mayo blend on a bagel served hot.
Beach Ball
$10.50Meatballs, marinara, melted provolone, on a sub roll.
Beach Side BBQ
$10.50East Carolina BBQ and Slaw on a toasted brioche bun.
Join The Club
$11.95Ham, turkey, bacon, cheese, lettuce, tomato, & mayo stacked on three slices of white toast.
Seafood Favorites
Cold or Hot Lobster Roll
MKT PriceMaine style – Cold lobster stacked on a toasted
New England split top bun topped with our
signature dill sauce.
Connecticut styleSteamed lobster piled on a toasted New England spilt top bun served with drawn butter for dipping.
Lobster Grilled Cheese
MKT PriceMaine lobster & our pimento cheese on white Bread grilled and steamed, YUMMY!
Seafood Mac & Cheese
$15.95Made with the freshest crab meat and shrimp. (Seasonal)
Burgers
Build a Burger
$11.95Make it your way. Tell us what you want on it
Sun Worshiper
$11.95American cheese, mayo, lettuce, tomato, onion, & pickles.
The Shagger
$11.95Grilled onions, mushrooms, and chipotle gourmaise & provolone cheese
The Surfer
$11.95BBQ sauce, bacon, & provolone cheese
- Add bacon to any burger- $3.00
- All sandwiches and burgers served with chips
Sides
Cream of Crab (cup)
$8.50
Cup or Bowl (bowl)
$10.50
Fruit
$3.95
Pasta Salad
$3.95(Seasonal)
Potato Salad
$3.95
Dill shrimp pasta
$4.50
Show Dogs
- Served with chips.
Salads
Nest Salad
$11.95Fresh romaine topped with your choice of either grilled chicken, pimento cheese, chicken salad, tuna salad,or egg salad and a side of fruit.
Triple Play
$15.95Fresh romaine topped with a scoop of each. Chicken salad, tuna salad, and egg salad, along with a side of fruit.
Caeser Salad
$9.95Crisp romaine, croutons, parmesean cheese, and caesar dressing. Add grilled chicken- $5.95
For the Youngings
Grilled Cheese
$5.50Made with American cheese on white bread with chips.
Hot Dog
$5.50All beef dog plain or with ketchup and chips.
For The Fur Babies
Whipped topping lick cup
$2.00
Peanut butter lick cup
$3.00
Frozen house made treats (2)
$2.00
Cheese slices (2)
$2.00
- Boars Head meat and cheese sliced in house and sold by the pound.
Sweet Treats
House Made Pies
Key Lime, Chocolate Chess, Peanut Butter, Coconu$7.50 / Slice $29.00 / Full Pie
Bran Muffin
$4.70
Blueberry Bran
$4.95
Cinnamon Roll
$6.00
Drinks
Tea
$3.50
Soda
$3.50
Bottled Soda
$3.50
Bottled Water
$2.60
Coffee
$3.50
Milk
$3.50
Orange Juice
$3.00
Breakfast
Quiche
Biscuit and Sausage Gravy
Sandwiches
Bacon, sausage, or ham with egg and cheese on
Bread choice – White, wheat, rye, sourdough,
brioche bun, biscuit, bagel , wrap
Breakfast Extras
Side french toast sticks (6)
$6.95
Side bacon or sausage
$4.00
Side egg
$4.00
Side biscuit
$3.00
Hash brown
$2.50
Cinnamon rol
$6.00
Bagel & cream cheese
$5.00
Bran Muffin
$4.70
Blueberry Bran Muffin
$4.95
All Time Favorites
Coast Club Sub
$10.50Ham, turkey, bacon, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, mustard mayo blend on a white sub roll.
High Tide
$10.50Chicken, tuna, or egg salad with lettuce and tomato on toasted sourdough bread.
Pelican
$10.50Grilled chicken with provolone, bacon, and chipoltegourmaise on a toasted brioche bun.
Riptide Reuben
$10.50Corned beef or turkey,sauerkraut, cheese, 1000 Island dressing on grilled rye bread.
Wild Birdie
$10.50Turkey, bacon, provolone, 1000 island dressing, cranberry relish, & slaw on a dark wheat roll.
Richie’s Roaster
$10.50Grilled chicken, provolone, lettuce, tomato & mayo on a brioche bun.
Holden Beef
$10.50Roastbeef, cheese,grilledonions, mustard mayoblend,lettuceandtomatoservedhot.
The Blest
$10.50Turkey, bacon, provolone, lettuce, tomato, & mustard mayo blend on a bagel served hot.
Beach Ball
$10.50Meatballs, marinara, melted provolone, on a sub roll.
Beach Side BBQ
$10.50East Carolina BBQ and Slaw on a toasted brioche bun.
Join The Club
$11.95Ham, turkey, bacon, cheese, lettuce, tomato, & mayo stacked on three slices of white toast.
Seafood Favorites
Cold or Hot Lobster Roll
MKT PriceMaine style – Cold lobster stacked on a toasted
New England split top bun topped with our
signature dill sauce.
Connecticut styleSteamed lobster piled on a toasted New England spilt top bun served with drawn butter for dipping.
Lobster Grilled Cheese
MKT PriceMaine lobster & our pimento cheese on white Bread grilled and steamed, YUMMY!
Seafood Mac & Cheese
$15.95Made with the freshest crab meat and shrimp. (Seasonal)
Burgers
Build a Burger
$11.95Make it your way. Tell us what you want on it
Sun Worshipe
$11.95American cheese, mayo, lettuce, tomato, onion, & pickles.
The Shagger
$11.95Grilled onions, mushrooms, and chipotle gourmaise & provolone cheese
The Surfer
$11.95BBQ sauce, bacon, & provolone cheese
- Add bacon to any burger- $3.00
- All sandwiches and burgers served with chips
Sides
Cream of Crab Soup
$8.50 cup or Bowl/ $10.50
Fruit
$3.95
Pasta Salad
$3.95(Seasonal)
Potato Salad
$3.95
Dill shrimp pasta
$4.50
DINE IN OR CARRY OUT
Our Menu
Bacon Beast
Avocado Bliss
chicken meatballs
Sweet & Spicy
Truffle Royale
The Classic Bite
Firecracker Jalapeño
Cheesy Lava Melt
Fried chicken tabaka
salad chicken
chicken meatballs
Spanish Paella
Noodle soup ramen
Minced chicken
Sushi maki
Chicken liver
Bacon Beast
Avocado Bliss
chicken meatballs
Sweet & Spicy
Truffle Royale
The Classic Bite
Firecracker Jalapeño
Cheesy Lava Melt
Fried chicken tabaka
salad chicken
chicken meatballs
Spanish Paella
Noodle soup ramen
Minced chicken
Sushi maki
Chicken liver
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Customers
The staff at Salty Dogs Cafe & Bark Bar are always attentive, and their food never fails to impress my whole family
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Customers
Every meal at Salty Dogs Cafe & Bark Bar feels like a celebration of taste, freshness, and top-tier culinary expertise.
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What is Salty Dogs Cafe & Bark Bar known for?
Fresh food and ingredients, sandwiches made to order, house made salads, sides, desserts, soup, and friendly service. Customers love our Cream of Crab soup, Dill Shrimp Pasta, Bran Muffins, Lobster Rolls, and Lobster Grilled Cheese. In November, we have the BEST Pumpkin Pie. In the early spring, the Strawberry Pie made with sweet local strawberries. Our neighborhood friendly bar and off-leash dog park is one of a kind in our area!
Do you offer dine-in, takeout, and delivery?
We offer dine in, outdoor seating, bar seating and take out.
What are your hours of operation?
We are available: CAFE HOURS:
Sunday-Saturday 9am-3pm 5:00pm-8:00pm Memorial Day-Labor Day
Sunday-Saturday 10-2 Labor Day-Memorial Day
(BARK) BAR HOURS:
10am-11pm Memorial Day-Labor Day
5pm-11pm Labor Day-Memorial Day
Do you accommodate dietary restrictions?
We have gluten-free bagels for any of the menu items and our bran or blueberry bran muffins are diabetic friendly.
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Can I sample the food before booking catering?
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Are your ingredients locally sourced?
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Do you offer seasonal or limited-time menu items?
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What types of events do you cater?
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What is the minimum order for catering?
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Can I customize the catering menu?
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How far in advance do I need to place a catering order?
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Do you provide catering staff and equipment?
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What if the at-fault party disputes liability?
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What is Salty Dogs Cafe & Bark Bar known for?
Fresh food and ingredients, sandwiches made to order, house made salads, sides, desserts, soup, and friendly service. Customers love our Cream of Crab soup, Dill Shrimp Pasta, Bran Muffins, Lobster Rolls, and Lobster Grilled Cheese. In November, we have the BEST Pumpkin Pie. In the early spring, the Strawberry Pie made with sweet local strawberries. Our neighborhood friendly bar and off-leash dog park is one of a kind in our area!
Do you offer dine-in, takeout, and delivery?
We offer dine in, outdoor seating, bar seating and take out.
What are your hours of operation?
We are available: CAFE HOURS:
Sunday-Saturday 9am-3pm 5:00pm-8:00pm Memorial Day-Labor Day
Sunday-Saturday 10-2 Labor Day-Memorial Day
(BARK) BAR HOURS:
10am-11pm Memorial Day-Labor Day
5pm-11pm Labor Day-Memorial Day
Do you accommodate dietary restrictions?
We have gluten-free bagels for any of the menu items and our bran or blueberry bran muffins are diabetic friendly.
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Can I sample the food before booking catering?
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Are your ingredients locally sourced?
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Do you offer seasonal or limited-time menu items?
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What types of events do you cater?
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What is the minimum order for catering?
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Can I customize the catering menu?
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How far in advance do I need to place a catering order?
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Do you provide catering staff and equipment?
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What if the at-fault party disputes liability?
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Hours of Operation
Memorial Day–Labor Day:
9 AM–3 PM and 5 PM–8 PM
We are available
Labor Day–Memorial Day: 10 AM–2 PM
Contact Center
+1 910-842-6888
Contact Center
+1 910-842-6888
Contact Center
+1 910-842-6888
We are available
9 am–3 pm