Nico B.
Yelp
I would give this place 3.5 stars if I could -- I'd recommend it as a casual place to go if you have a dog, and the food I had was probably 3.5-4 star quality, but the overall experience I wouldn't say merits four stars. Here's the breakdown:
Factors: Food, Service, Atmosphere/Ambiance/Decor (I'm going to start calling this AAD, so if you don't get that reference in the future it's because you haven't been following! Tsk tsk), Accessibility, Price.
FOOD: I had the California burger with fries. The burger was great! While it wasn't be best I've had, it was definitely an above average burger. I got mine medium-rare and it was done perfectly. The bun is crunchy on the outer edges, and not too thick in the middle such that it would dilute the taste. The amount of guacamole was perfect and well balanced.
The fries were underwhelming. They are thin and there isn't much potato left in the center after frying it. I ate them, but they were average at best.
I didn't order the buffalo wings, and that is my biggest regret. I saw another table order them and they looked phenomenal -- good size, came out hot, accompanied by long-sliced carrots and celery, and were wet, but not drowning in sauce. If I go back--I'm definitely getting these.
SERVICE: Meh--it was pretty busy, as it was Friday night at peak dinner time, but service wasn't great at all. At one point the waitress came to our table--I had a mouth full of California burger at the moment, and she asked if we needed anything -- I tried to gesture to my glass of water that hadn't been filled, but she was already gone. I feel like a water refill isn't the kind of thing that really needs asking. It doesn't help that their glasses basically hold several sips of water if they're already full of ice.
Atmosphere/Ambiance/Decor (AAD): I ate on the patio, which was very talkative, crowded, had two levels, and basically a dog under every table. It's The floor, railings, and ceiling is basically just made of planks and nails. People seem to love the ambiance here, but I kind of don't know what the big deal is. It's just a screened-in patio with stained floorboards. I mean, it is nice for dog-owners to bring there dogs, and it is bustling, but beyond that, it is pretty much as basic as it gets. Note, I didn't go inside, so I can't comment on that.
Also note, it is accessible for those requiring assistance, as there is a ramp going up to the restaurant. Depending on what part of the restaurant you eat in, you may have to go down a couple steps. Also, the floorboards seemed pretty flat, but I did see a woman trip while she was walking out of the restaurant. Also, it can get really crowded, which may make it more difficult if you need space.
PARKING: its crowded and their lot will only fit a handful of cars, but there is a ton of street parking that stretches all the way back into the neighborhood abutting the restaurant.
Price: I think the California burger (and the rest of their burgers are just a tad overpriced. I mean it was good, but you don't get a ton of food at all. I'd more accurately value them at 10-12 for the burger options.
Overall: I'm not anticipating coming back here, but it seems like a fine place to go. If you have a dog that is friendly and calm, this would be a great place--highly recommended if that's what you're looking for.