The Blue Dog Cookhouse & Bar

Wow what a perfect spot for a pre-matinee brunch! Steven, the general manager, assured us we'd make our show and he delivered. Marlon was an excellent waiter as was all the support staff and this intimate menu perfect for a date or a large group like ours!They had usual brunch eggs, steak, pancakes and tartin. But they also had great brunches like burgers, chicken sandwiches and salads.Like all good brunch places, they had fun delicious cocktails. I loved the Glen Coco.Highly recommended and plan on going back for every Broadway show!

Excellent food and experience at Blue Dog!! Service staff are professionals. Food was amazing and loved the complimentary amuse-bouche (delicious and lovely touch).Entry to restaurant feels like a speak easy, hidden gem.It is a very small restaurant (around 50 seats) so definitely recommend a reservation but the size & moody decor adds to the uniqueness.Tables are close together or long shared table in middle.Less than 2 blocks from Gershwin theater so lovely to eat here before or after a show.

First of all this was impossible to find. It's off 50th street but you can't get in at 50th. You have to walk thru this indoor/outdoor area where the New World Stages are. I had to ask 2 people till I found the tiny door with a small sign The place is tiny and was packed with pre theater ladies who lunch Good breakfast/brunch menu. Nova lox salmon Benedict was delicious with a generous portion of lox. Perfect home fries and a nice side salad. Another had a burger which was good and another had an omelet choosing 4 fillings. Great service. Only a single restroom. One disappointment was the coffee. Bitter and too strong. We all agreed on that one.

French toast was amazing! Crunchy exterior and soft on the inside. They have a movie playing inside and the inside is beautiful.Service is pretty decent too. I got the hot chocolate as there was a recommendation that they have the best hot chocolate. Sadly that wasn't the case, it tastes like normal hot chocolate.

This place is close to another place called the barking dog, which also uses a blue dog as their logo, super confusing. But I can tell this place is better. Very high class and fancy, but not pretentious. The Benedict's are very good. The wait staff is super professional. Check this place out for sure.

This spot is a little hidden gem. And it is a little hidden. The entrance is not right off the street. Very clean and quaint atmosphere. The service was so great, very attentive. And the attention to detail is apparent from the glassware to the fresh squeezed juice. I am very much a basic breakfast person- this menu forced me to go outside the box a little. The Croque Madame might be my most favorite breakfast item I've ever eaten. EVER. It was so so good. And the salad was a nice light accompaniment. I may go back for this item tomorrow. Please go and enjoy! (Side note: the breakfast burrito and potatoes was also delicious- I was just blown away by my dish) **also just their normal cup of medium roast coffee is so good. Doesn't need cream!

Pleasantly pleased how cute this place is . It is a smaller space so making a reservation will help. The menu has Brunch all week !I had the B.L.T.E. free-range sunny side egg/bacon/lettuce/tomato/mayo/mixed green salad. I ordered a side of rosemary French fries to add to the deliciousness. Your service was really good, very attentive staff. I enjoyed the food, and the atmosphere I would not hesitate to go back again .

This is an upscale American restaurant, with close quarters and quick service. We were seated inside along the wall and the tables are so close together that we had to slide the entire table over for my companion to get in and out of her seat.The food received mixed reviews at our table. The Tuscan chicken pasta was underwhelming - chicken was perfectly seasoned but overcooked, pasta was salted well but undercooked (chewy, beyond al dente), and the sauce was missing salt. The short rib was amazing! Tender and flavorful, mashed potatoes were also well-seasoned.For me, the drinks were the best part. I ordered the Glen Coco, and it was coincidentally "Mean Girls Day," so perfect timing. The drink was filled to the brim and well balanced.Overall, I would go back for drinks and maybe dessert!

My bf and I stumbled upon this gem in summer 2024 and had to come back--this time we brought a friend. This place has cozy, homey vibes that make it the perfect brunch spot, and the food? Absolutely top-notch. The steak and eggs were on point, the croque madame was delicious (totally forgot to snap a pic), and the pancakes and waffles? 10/10--not too sweet, just absolutely delicious. The drinks hit the spot, and the service was stellar--attentive, friendly, and made us feel right at home. A part of me wants to keep this place a secret so I always get a table, but it's too good not to share. If you're into amazing food in a chill, lowkey spot, this is the one!

Wow! We came here for a late dinner after seeing a broadway show and loved every bit of it. Service was friendly and professional. We also loved the decor with the big vases and tasteful design. Drinks were excellent, the martinis were wonderful. We loved every bite of food we had - we tried the calamari appetizer, the Asian salad, steak frites, a burger, and the mushroom gnocchi. Truffle fries were delicious! The Asian salad was surprisingly amazing, highly recommend. Pasta is freshly made! Already can't wait to go back