Blue Dog Tavern

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

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Customers' Favorites

Pretzel Appetizer with Beer Cheese
West Side Philly Sandwich
Shareable Pretzel Knot
Garlic Parmesan Tots
Poutine Tots - Fav
Philly Cheesesteak
Loaded Tater Tots
Chicken Sandwich
Junkyard Rueben
Junk Yard Tots

Menu

Tater Tots
Chorizo Queso Tots - NEW
Bacon, jalapeno, con queso, spicy ranch, green onions
Poutine Tots - FAV
white cheese blend, house braised pork, gravy, cajun ranch, over easy egg, green onion
Loaded Tots
shredded cheese, bacon, green onions, sour cream
Garlic Parmesan Tots
garlic, fresh grated parmesan
Buffalo Ranch Tots - NEW
diced chicken, bacon, white cheese blend, buffalo sauce, spicy ranch, green onions
Philly Cheese Tots
thinly sliced seasoned ribeye, grilled onions, cheese sauce
Chicken Taco Tots

Burgers
West Side Rodeo Burger
sharp cheddar, hickory smoked bacon, bbq sauce
Olive Burger
olive spread, provolone cheese
Bourbon Street Burger
cajun spices, pepper jack cheese
J-Dawg Burger - FAV
ground beef mixed with onions, jalapenos, buffalo and bbq sauce, bacon, cheese sauce, garlic butter and mayo, pretzel bun
Onion Burger - FAV
charred scallion aioli, smoked gouda cheese, house-made sweet onion jam
Stocking Street Burger
choice of cheese
Smash Burger

Blue Dogs
The Ditka
Dijon mustard, tomatoes, onion, dill pickle spear, banana peppers, celery salt
The Blue Dog - FAV
bacon, grilled onions, cheese sauce
The Cooper
chili, cheese sauce, onion
Loaded Dog - FAV
onion jam, cheddar cheese, spicy ranch, charred onion aioli, diced bacon, green onion, pretzel bun
The Bentley
onions, mustard, shredded pickle, ketchup
Plain Dog
The Mickey
All beef frank encrusted with cheddar cheese and jalapenos, our house made spicy slaw and drizzled with spicy ranch.
Fire House Dog - SPICY

Shareables
Boneless Wings
bbq, hot, hot bbq, teriyaki, sriracha honey garlic, sweet chili, naked
Chorizo Con Queso and Chips
House made chorizo queso with fresh fried tortilla chips
Spicy Pickles
hand-battered, fried, southwest ranch
Chicken Tenders
three house battered chicken tenders with chips
Crispy Brussels

Hand Helds
West Side Philly Sandwich
seasoned ribeye, peppers, onions, house-made, cheese sauce, grilled pretzel bun
French Dip
sliced ribeye, swiss cheese, caramelized onions, A-1 steak sauce, shack sauce, french onion soup for dipping
Chicken Crunch Wrap
flour tortilla, lettuce, tomatoes, banana peppers, cheddar cheese, corn tortilla strips, ranch dressing, grilled bbq chicken
Chicken Finger Pita
Apple Turkey Bacon
Turkey Melt

Extras
Side Fries
Side Tots
Naan Bread
Basket of Fries
Basket of Tots
House Chips
Sauces
House Salad
Side Spicy Slaw

Puppy Chow
Kids Tenders
Kids Hot Dog
Kid Burger
Kid Grilled Cheese

Entrees
Mahi Tacos - FAV
Cajun spiced mahi, shredded cabbage, queso fresco, baja sauce, fresh cilantro on flour tortillas with a side of tortilla chips
Beer Battered Cod Dinner
Four pieces of beer battered cod, shoestring fries and a jalapeno cheddar hush puppy
Side (3) Jalapeno cheddar hush puppies
Housemade hush puppies Sweet honey battered hush puppies with jalapeno and cheddar cheese
Seasonal Veggie
Grilled "shramp" salad
• Red and green leaf lettuce, roasted corn, roasted red peppers, diced teriyaki pineapples, seasoned grilled shrimp, queso fresco, corn tortilla strips, spicy ranch and fresh chopped cilantro
Jambalaya
Our traditional Blue Dog Jambalaya made with diced chicken, andouille sausage, onions, peppers, and tomatoes, slow cooked with Cajun spices and love
Sprout Salad

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Recent Reviews

The jambalaya to the tuna lettuce wraps are top tier quality. Then you have an all-star bartending cast headlined by Jeremy! He's a rockstar! Love this place, people and vibes. Great outdoor seating space as well!
June 2026
Awesome all the way around! My friend and I are in GR about twice every month and a half for a medical appointment, so we try out different places when finished before we head home. Well, two medical appointments ago, we tried the Blue Dog Tavern. The service and food were so good, that we ate here the next time, and we plan on eating here again after the next appointment! Taylor waited on us both times, and she's fabulous--very personable and an excellent server. Then, there's...
June 2026
I had never been here before so was not aware it wasn't necessarily the best spot for someone with a walker (my mom), however the patrons were so helpful and nice. That told me all I needed to known about Blue's vibe.

The food and service were great as well. I couldn't drink because I was having surgery the next day, but I got a mocktail and it was so good! If I'm ever hanging out in GR again, I will definitely go back.
May 2026

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(616) 608-6050