The Smiling Dog

$$ • Pubs, Bars, Pet Friendly

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About The Smiling Dog

The Smiling Dog is a welcoming restaurant with a fantastic outside seating area, making it an ideal spot for families and dog owners. The food is amazing, especially during burger night, and the desserts are top-notch. The kids' menu offers delicious options, ensuring a pleasant dining experience for all. The restaurant is wheelchair accessible, catering to the needs of all guests. The atmosphere is clean, spacious, and inviting, with friendly and attentive staff. The reasonably priced drinks are a highlight, along with the entertaining vibe and available pool tables and darts. Whether you're looking for a relaxing night out or a fun time with friends and family, The Smiling Dog is the perfect destination for a memorable dining and entertainment experience.

The restaurant is praised for its excellent fish and chips, with the batter receiving high praise and the portions being substantial. Customers have also enjoyed the Cajun Creole Pasta and Caesar Salad, though some have wished for more spice in the pasta. The dog-friendly patio is a popular feature, allowing guests to dine with their four-legged companions.

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The Smiling Dog Reviews

4.4
282 ratings
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Food
4.5
Atmosphere
4.7
Service
4.7

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Our table had the fried Mac and cheese and cheese curd poutine. Both were very good. We also had the dlfosh and chips and the grilled cheese with tomato basil. Again, both of those dishes were great. However, I ordered the Irish stew and was very disappointed. It came in a bowl and the gravy was not gravy or stew like but a thin broth. Not what I consider stew, but soup. It also had 4 small pieces of beef and maybe three carrots. The rest of the bowl was just potatoes and it was...read full review
This place is an absolute gem in Baton Rouge. Only thing that would make it better is if they would serve their Guinness pints in Guinness glasses! Ha
The Fish and Chips were so good!

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Hours

Monday 11AM - 2AM
Tuesday 11AM - 2AM
Wednesday 11AM - 2AM
Thursday 11AM - 2AM
Friday 11AM - 2AM
Saturday 11AM - 2AM
Sunday 10AM - 10PM
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