Blue Dog Tavern

638 Stocking Ave NW, Grand Rapids
(616) 608-6050

Recent Reviews

Ryan Wolters

Gp for the Tots...stay for the drinks. Great food as well.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Poutine Tots, West Side Philly Sandwich, Smash Burger, Chicken Sandwich

N T

Hot dogs are awesomeKid-friendliness: Crayons and kids menu

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Loaded Tater Tots, Kids Hot Dog, The Blue Dog

Benjamin Quist

First time going, and I will be back.Great selection of menu items. It was what I was expecting, based on other reviews. I ordered the shrimp salad, and couldn't have been better. My wife had the tacos and loved them. I would definitely recommend this place.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Loaded Tots

Vinny Valdez

Great place. Good atmosphere. Amazing music. And wonderful food. I ordered the( j dog Burger) With tots ? and it was cooked exactly the way I asked and taste just as good...I recommend checking this place

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

brian shipaila

OUTSTANDING food/Service. Prices very reasonable. If you cannot make this place a daily visit, visit when you in town. First time, blown away, food Deliciously Attentive Friendly service. Forgot to take pics of meals, will next time.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Makenna Dieterle

If I could put 0 stars if I would. I honestly really enjoyed blue dog the first time I dined in! The food was top tier, we got burgers, Brussels, Philly tots & the chicken wrap. I spoke about this place soooo greatly and talked about how bad I wanted to back and try different stuff! After working st Patrick’s day allllll day long, we jus wanted some gooood food so we decided to go to bluedog! Off bat the waitress had an attitude, I get it it’s 8 o’clock on st Patrick’s day everyone’s over it but come on at least mask it to your customers. Truthfully we think it was discrimination. Everyone in our group was minorities, but everyone else was getting treated with respect. About 10 mins later My coworker was explaining a situation that had happened earlier today and the manager proceeded to come up to my friend in the middle of serving someone’s food to yell “HEY, ZIP IT.” In a snappy angry tone, we were all so taken back by it we literally just sat there for a minute and looked at him like woah?? We then proceeded to ask him what the problem was and he just kept walking away saying he’s busy, as a manager that is a situation you are supposed to handle and it was handled terribly. Also didn’t want to provide the information of the staff member above him. Don’t go here if your African American, Hispanic, Or Homosexual.

Dante Montgomery

yeah... good yea.....

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Stacy Finnerty

We ate at this restaurant a few weeks ago. It was very close to downtown and the food was amazing. The service was friendly and fast. We also enjoyed the general atmosphere here as well. Job well done!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Garlic Parmesan Tots, Pork Nachos, Loaded Tots

Jessie Henderson

Enjoyed a fabulous time for my birthday with good friends. They were very accomodating and on top of everything! And the seafood tots were to die for!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Hot Dog, The Blue Dog, Loaded Tots

Cesar Morin

People are always nice here but they have messed up our order the last 3 times.. we have been coming here for 6 months and it was great in the beginning not so much anymore. The J Dawg burger came without any toppings- no sauces no jalepenos etc. the smash burger was super pink when I asked for NO pink. Soggy bun. Thankfully the fries were good! Sadly won’t be coming back

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 3

Yoon Choi

I placed an online order today for food to be ready at 7pm. I arrived shortly after 7pm to pick up my food and the worker at the bar said there was no order under my name or any food ready for me. I showed him my online order receipt and the worker was finally able to find my food.Upon arriving at home and opening my food, I expected one J dawg burger with no cheese sauce. I received the saddest excuse for a burger I've ever seen. The menu described the burger follows "seasoned patty stu ffed with onion, jalapeños, bu ffalo and BBQ sauce,bacon, house made cheese sauce, grilledgarlic butter, aioli pretzel bun". I received a burger patty on buns with none of the described ingredients, no sauces, and a tiny piece of bacon.I've been disappointed with my food from Blue Dog Tavern before but this time was the absolute worst. I've had better luck with their tots and hot dogs and generally enjoy the restaurant and atmosphere, but the inconsistency of their food really ruins the experience. Not to mention it's my birthday today :(

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Brighton B

This place has great food but horrible taste in music. Remember all the 2000s hits that just grind your gears and get stuck in your head. Yeah that kind of musical hell. Stop letting the barmaids choose the playlists. Love of God shoot

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 5

Service: 5

Lisa Griessel

This is always our stop on a Friday afternoon when we come in from the east side of the state. The food and atmosphere are awesome!! Sam and Katie are both amazing people. Always chatting with us giving us, recommendations and just overall very 2 cool people! If you haven't been here yet you're missing out!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: The Blue Dog, Poutine Tots - Fav

Kelly Olson

Came here tonight after many years of not stopping in. The hot dogs were very filling and the tots were nice and fresh. Our food came very quickly and service was great. Can’t wait to come back and try some more of the menu!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Ethan Hopper

Such a great little spot to eat, great atmosphere and fantastic Cod.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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