Brown Dog Cafe

Restaurants in Cincinnati OH
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Average 4.9 / 5
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Brown Dog Cafe is a cherished dining destination renowned for its delectable cuisine and exceptional service. With a warm and inviting atmosphere, this eatery offers a diverse menu that caters to a variety of tastes, including mouth-watering wood-fired pizzas and the much-praised Brussels sprouts appetizer. Guests rave about the attentive staff and the owners' commitment to creating a memorable dining experience. Nestled in a picturesque park setting, Brown Dog Cafe is also praised for its adherence to safety protocols, ensuring a comfortable and secure environment for all. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply seeking a top-notch meal, Brown Dog Cafe is highly recommended for an enjoyable and satisfying culinary adventure.

Great food and they have a dog.

-NewlyRed - Posted Jan 19, 2024

- Caitlin Withers - Jan 10, 2022

- Carolynn Napoli - Jan 09, 2022

Excellent service and excellent meal!

- Erin Vore - Jan 09, 2022

- Hayley Forney - Jan 09, 2022

- John Chevalier - Dec 05, 2021

The grilled Caesar salad was incredible and the frenched pork chop was out of this world!

- Jack Lechner - Dec 05, 2021

- Melissa Knies - Dec 04, 2021

- Deborah Clifford - Dec 01, 2021

- JP Fritz - Nov 23, 2021

- JP Fritz - Nov 22, 2021

- Michele McDonel - Nov 22, 2021

The food is good at Brown Dog Cafe. The restaurant was unable to make some salads and entrees due to lack of ingredients which was disappointing. Our server was just okay-mixed up drink orders and service was a bit slow. Overall it was decent and would recommend it.

- Linda Ewen - Nov 21, 2021

- Erik Shifflett - Nov 21, 2021

- Brent Push - Nov 12, 2021

- CHERYL Volk - Nov 12, 2021

- Jeff Janson - Nov 12, 2021

- Barry Z - Nov 12, 2021

Brown Dog Cafe’s staff is hard working while being polite. Food is amazing! I highly recommend you go. So many yummy options!

- Lori Caldwell - Nov 07, 2021

- Laurie Ukpabi - Nov 01, 2021

- Always Innocent - Nov 01, 2021

- Erinn Whitehead - Nov 01, 2021

Wonderful experience- enjoyed our server!

- Linda Baird - Nov 01, 2021

Recently, I met some friends for brunch at the Brown Dog Cafe. Even though it was raining, we ate outdoors. Once the staff lit the heating lamps, we were warm and cozy. In addition, the food was delicious, and the service was excellent. I am already planning another outing there.

- Ayana Sloan - Nov 01, 2021

- Lynne Green - Oct 29, 2021

- Andrew D. Schmidt - Oct 29, 2021

- Liza Gallagher - Oct 19, 2021

- George W. - Oct 15, 2021

With a children’s menu it would have been nice to have colors and a cute paper with dogs to color.
Our server was extremely sweet and patient with our little 3 year old.

- Susan Crabill - Oct 15, 2021

- Carol Lawrence - Oct 11, 2021

Very friendly and welcoming atmosphere. Great food. Variety specials. Creme brûlée deliciously wonderful!

- Donna Harrington - Oct 10, 2021

- Phyllis Rose - Oct 10, 2021

- Jill Blackburn - Oct 10, 2021

- Beth Harker - Oct 05, 2021

- Sumy Parkat - Oct 03, 2021

- Molly McKenna - Oct 03, 2021

- carol cutfield - Oct 03, 2021

- Rhonda Fisher - Oct 03, 2021

- Mary Faris - Oct 03, 2021

- Carolyn Furdek - Oct 03, 2021

- Janet Rosing - Oct 02, 2021

- David Hiatt - Oct 01, 2021

For years I have had friends encouraging me to go to Brown Dog Cafe, but for whatever reason I was never able to make it work. That is no longer the case.

Last weekend a friend and I went to Brown Dog Cafe and it was a delicious and tasty dinner. It was "Restaurant Week" or something like that, so the normal menu was abbreviated with a focus on a $46/person three course prix fixe menu. I was originally disappointed by this as I had already made a decision prior to going based on the menu posted online, however, I was able to adapt and chose the lobster bisque, greens salad, and a red snapper. I would rate all three dishes 5/5.

Our waitress was Holly, who was attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable about the restaurant and the menu. She even gave me a very honest opinion about a particular dish when I was ordering, steering me towards a different salad for my second course.

If you are in to beer, wine, or liquor, the Brown Dog Cafe bar was quite impressive. A shout-out to Teddy, the bartender who took great care of us prior to getting a table.

I highly recommend Brown Dog Cafe.

- Jason Diegmueller - Sep 27, 2021

Crab cakes were delicious and our server Norm was amazing! Love the outside seating too.

- Jamie Lippert - Sep 26, 2021

I love this restaurant, so I am reluctant to share a review of our Restaurant Week dinner. First and second courses were great, but my third course was a misstep. The manager made it right, and it will not prevent us from returning or recommending Brown Dog. Poor planning for offering a Beef Wellington under these circumstances.

- Susan McDonald - Sep 26, 2021

This experience was really close to a 5 but I couldn't quite give it a 5 because the Bloody Mary that I ordered was not up to par. I love a good Bloody Mary and when the girls and I chose this place for brunch on Saturday I was anticipating the drink for days (sigh). When it came though it tasted like tomato juice with a bunch of pepper in it. It was not seasoned well, I couldn't detect any vodka in it. Bleh. There was nothing enjoyable about it. One of the other girls had ordered one also and agreed so it wasn't just me. We both sent ours back ... In 38 years of drinking I don't think I have ever sent a bloody Mary back. But I did on Saturday.

I am sure this was just a one off situation. The premix didn't get shaken up or it was an oversight on someone's part that this or that didn't get mixed in. It happens. I get it. But it put a dent in my experience that day. I was sad for a brief period of time. But then I ordered a " Pool Party In A Glass " and it lifted my spirits! That drink was outstanding!

In addition my food, the Breakfast Poutine, was incredible. Really! I will have to go back soon because I'm already craving another one. Delicious. I will also comment on 2 other dishes at the table that looked outstanding were the chicken wings and the grilled chicken Caesar salad. Also our waitress was impeccable with her service! Kudos to her for her patience, kindness, and stellar smile!!

This place is a little far for me to go for a meal but I will drive out of my way to go back! I'm hoping when I do the next batch of Bloody Marys will allow me to select that 5th star : )

- Tina Bates - Sep 26, 2021

Despite the high style of the decor which usually indicates a noisy atmosphere, the restaurant noise level was comfortable allowing easy table conversation. Menu is varied from burgers to steaks. Sides and salads are inventive and flavorful. Everything is presented tastefully. A tad pricey but you get what you’re paying for.

- Ann Overbeck - Sep 26, 2021

- Meshawn Lloyd - Sep 26, 2021

- Danyelle Taylor - Sep 26, 2021

Came for restaurant week as the menu sounded really good. Nice location and setting, staff was friendly. Food just ok, frankly overpriced for what it was. Maybe worth the gluten free apps and pizza for a more casual night, but having just been to sotto for a comparable amount... It's not that.

- Amy Renshaw - Sep 26, 2021

Awesome food, drinks, and service. Great ambiance. Fresh. Modern. Outdoor dining area is also top notch

- Jim Barone - Sep 23, 2021

Atmosphere was amazing and diverse! The food was excellent and presented beautifully. Shout out to NORM, he took really good care of us!

- Yolaunda Robinson - Sep 23, 2021

- Jessi Lima Bollin - Sep 23, 2021

Awesome food, drinks, and service. Great ambiance. Fresh. Modern. Outdoor dining area is also top notch

- Jim Barone - Sep 23, 2021

- Karen Blizzard - Sep 22, 2021

Great service, atmosphere and food!

- Denise Bunnell - Sep 19, 2021

We went for our anniversary dinner for the first time. Great food, I had scallops and hubby had steak. My only complaint would be the service was so good on a night when we were prepared to linger for awhile.

- kari panderson - Sep 19, 2021

- Ruthanne Werner - Sep 19, 2021

- Angela Fontanini - Sep 19, 2021

- Jennifer Schuppe - Sep 19, 2021

- Stephanie Ludwig - Sep 16, 2021

I love the place, and the large house salad is just wonderful. I walk to them often. Oh, and the Brussels sprouts are to die for, too

- Nathan Bachrach - Sep 16, 2021

- Brennen Yaquinto - Sep 16, 2021

We had a group of 11, and our server was friendly and efficient, we got refills of water and other beverages without asking, and the food was great (as usual). All we had to do was just enjoy each other’s company.

- Cathy Bailey - Sep 16, 2021

- Meryl - Sep 11, 2021

Excellent food, service and great atmosphere!

- Lisa Rogers - Sep 11, 2021

- Tom Fritz - Sep 11, 2021

- Donna Heldman - Sep 10, 2021

- otis miller - Sep 09, 2021

- Forrest Goodwin - Sep 09, 2021

- Angela Balkcom - Sep 08, 2021

Despite being short-handed, we were welcomed and treated like royalty— the food was delicious and champagne surprisingly excellent!!💕

- Ben Blackmer - Sep 05, 2021

- Joe Baber - Sep 05, 2021

- David Filipowski - Sep 04, 2021

The staff were very friendly and the food as always was excellent.

- JoAnna Young - Sep 04, 2021

- Melissa Ramsey - Sep 04, 2021

- Jsmith - Sep 03, 2021

from start to finish, Brown Dog staff took great care of us.

- Douglas Bolton - Sep 01, 2021

Celebrated a friend's birthday there yesterday for lunch. Service and food were excellent.

- Darci Compton - Sep 01, 2021

- Janie Stammen - Aug 28, 2021

Excellent Food excellent service I love this place

- John Jones - Aug 28, 2021

- Gale McLaughlin - Aug 27, 2021

- Logan Bryant - Aug 26, 2021

- Tara Maddock - Aug 23, 2021

Great food and drinks. Sitting outside was lovely.

- Natalie - Aug 22, 2021

Great service great food, server was very polite and we enjoyed ourselves. Def worth coming back as a once a month treat.

- Justin Farmer - Aug 21, 2021

- Linda Albers - Aug 21, 2021

- Ghita Sarembock - Aug 21, 2021

- Wayne Kunimura - Aug 20, 2021

- Katherine Connors - Aug 20, 2021

- DEBORAH ROHNER - Aug 20, 2021

Great food and service!

- Carol Thiemann - Aug 16, 2021

- Ansley Taylor - Aug 15, 2021

- Paul Erdman - Aug 15, 2021

Great food and a great experience. Our server forgot to put one of the meals in accidentally but it came out only a little bit later than the rest of the items but she was honest and upfront about it. Overall very happy with our experience.

- Tony Chessey - Aug 15, 2021

- Don Culbertson - Aug 14, 2021

Has always been good service and food.

- Ashleigh McGee - Aug 14, 2021

- Brian Stautberg - Aug 12, 2021

- Vicki Wolfe - Aug 09, 2021

Food and service excellent
I’ve never had a bad meal here.
Highly recommend

- mindy munowitz - Aug 09, 2021

- Robin Carter - Aug 09, 2021

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Brown Dog Cafe | 4335 Glendale Milford Rd, Cincinnati OH 45242, United States