Brown Dog Cafe

Visited brown dog cafe today with my sister. We stumbled upon it on mistake after trying to eat elsewhere. The menu was intriguing and there was no wait so we settled right into our booth. It's a cozy cafe like restaurant, no big frills, just comfy and casual. There weren't many customers in during the time we went (early afternoon). We looked over the menu and decided on a beyond burger and the monte Cristo. We did notice that the online menu and print menu did seem to have different options. For it to be slightly empty, our food took longer than expected. My sister said her burger was delicious, it was served warm and the fries were hot and crispy! My monte Cristo was just okay, nothing special. The best part was the fig jam they used. I'd likely return here and try something else if we were in the area! FYI- They do allow one dog on per party on their patio.

First, I will preface this with - I am not a complainer. Picked this place because we have always had amazing service and food. Tonight I was so disappointed- we won't be back. The appetizer and salad were great as usual, and my husband's entree was good. However, I went in knowing that I wanted the Duckchetta. When my order arrived - it was not what I expected but after our wonderful server offered to replace it, I asked to take a second look at the menu. Because maybe I missed something - and I acknowledged I apparently did. It now says pea risotto. (I don't like peas) However, the description on the online menu did not match what the menu reflected. But, I decided it was my fault for not paying better attention and I would try to eat it. It was "ok" until I bit into raw duck! One piece was ok but the other made me gag. At that point, I couldn't eat anything else. The manager did do a "brief" walk by and nod to us but did not stop long enough to find out why my fully 95% uneaten meal was set aside. Then - we got our bill. Not only did they over charge our drinks to the tune of $10 but - there was a cc charge included! We were paying cash! At that point I did point out that my food was not what I expected. Our server felt horrible and went back to whomever - to ask what she could do. The reply was "offer them a free dessert" and back off the over price in the drinks and cc charge. But, the response to the entree was that I looked at an out dated menu - on the current website! Really?WOW - please know that I have family in the restaurant industry and know 100% how duck is supposed to be cooked. And the risotto tasted like pea puree. And was tough. Plus, at the point you're offering me a dessert - you have lost my trust and I just want to leave. Thanks for making my birthday special. So beware - check your bill. There is a food tax, an alcohol tax and a cc fee automatically included. Which I have never noticed any of that before. And - the prices of the drinks ring out higher than what is in the menu So for $185. Not worth the hassle. And apparently they don't need your business as they didn't really even help the server make it right. (They blamed it ALL on me).

I finally got to bring my husband here after dining twice with my son & absolutely loving it, & now he sees what we have been raving about! It has the perfect environment for a nice date night that doesn't break the bank. Our server was pleasant & attentive.I enjoyed the Diver Scallops - hand caught scallops pan seared w/roast butternut squash risotto + grilled Bok Choy toasted pepitas + herbed gremolata + parmesan + crispy fried sage ($36). The scallops were cooked to perfection, as was the risotto. There were so many delicious savory flavors & the Bok Choy added a nice crunch. It was the perfect meal for a cool evening & the portion was perfect. Absolutely worth every penny.My husband had the El Diablo Burger - ghost pepper jack + barbacoa + pico guacamole + shaved lettuce + smoked garlic aioli ($22). I am typically not super into barbacoa, but this burger changed my mind. The guacamole was so creamy & helped balance the heat from the cheese. The meat was tender & delicious, very well-seasoned. Neither of us could get over how amazing that burger was. Would absolutely order again.The menu does change seasonally, but so far I have had nothing short of a 5-star experience & have had something different every time, which is unlike me, but I like that the ever-changing menu gives me that opportunity. Being located in Summit Park also gives diners the opportunity to enjoy all the beauty the park has to offer before/after a nice hearty meal. I know we will absolutely be back again.

Enjoyed the Nashville Hot wings, the Waldorf salad, and Chili dusted Mahi. All were very good. The hot wings are gigantic (awkward to eat with a knife and fork, but extremely messy if you don't).Love the location here at Summit park.

We just wrapped up our dinner and I have to say, I was super impressed! It was a decently busy Saturday night, but we secured reservations through their website super easily just a little over an hour before we wanted to eat, so that was nice. Some of the tables have high backed benches that help to make you feel a little more isolated than you would think, given the amount of tables in the size. It felt a little more romantic, and despite being nearly full, the overall ambient noise level was fairly low, which was also nice.For the price, it's going to be really hard to beat the quality of meal you're going to receive.I kept it simple and ordered a burger, their El Diablo, which featured ghost pepper cheese, barbacoa, pico de gallo and guacamole. It was cooked perfectly and each element was fantastic. The barbacoa was amazing and the guacamole was super creamy.My wife ordered diver scallops with a butternut squash risotto and roasted red pepper sauce that was to die for. The scallops were perfect and the roasted red pepper flavor shined through. All in all, we were both very pleased - and very full - when all was said and done. As far as quality is concerned, for the price, that is some of the best food I've ever had.

The staff (server, bartender, hostess, and manager) were all "top shelf" class people. They were very welcoming and professional. Had a very well timed and relaxed meal with my daughter's future in-laws. The meal was very well prepared and tasty. I had the cream of asparagus soup and the duck. Both were executed well and at the proper temperature. As a.table we had the wet bread. The evening was so relaxing and we all felt very comfortable. Thank you so much! When in town we will definitely be back.

Went here because the Senate was closed, and was able to get a table easily. There's nice ambiance inside and our server was very kind. The food was good enough, nothing crazy to write home about. I wouldn't resist coming back, but I don't need to. Nice restaurant with good food, can't complain. We ordered most of our food off the holiday menu.

Nice little lunch spot in Summit Park. I had the chicken and waffles and it was surprisingly delicious. Our waitress was great as well.

It was a busy Saturday night so we had to wait a little longer than usual. We got the hummus platter as an appetizer, burgers, and tofu on salad. The hummus platter is wonderful. 4 out of 5 of us enjoyed it. (My husband doesn't eat hummus.) The curried tofu on salad was filling, but I didn't expect one large piece of tofu. The guys really liked the fries - those were finished but the burgers weren't. We shared the chocolate banana bread for dessert for our daughter's Birthday. The liquid ganache in the center was a really nice touch. My daughter liked the Caramelized banana.

This place is not worth the price. They have a sub par selection of beer and wine. It took us forever just to get a server and she was rude and slow. My kid ordered the chicken tenders and he said they tasted bad, I thought he was just complaining but when I tried them they were soggy and cold. Not worth the hype.