Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar

4.3
2782 reviews

About

RestaurantBar
Lazy Dog serves handcrafted American food and drink with seasonally-inspired ingredients. When you walk in, you get a small mountain town vibe from the warm, caring service and the rustic social setting. It's a great place to get together with friends and family.

Location

Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar
7965 N. Blackstone Ave., Fresno, CA
93720, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.3
2,782 reviews
5 stars
1,742
4 stars
576
3 stars
220
2 stars
100
1 star
144

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Service Issues

Several customers reported poor service experiences, including long wait times, lack of communication, and inattentive staff.

Food Quality

While many enjoyed the food, there were notable complaints about dishes being bland, cold, or not meeting expectations.

Positive Atmosphere

Many reviews highlighted the welcoming atmosphere and pet-friendly environment, making it a popular spot for families and dog owners.

Management Response

Some customers praised the management for addressing issues and providing excellent customer service, while others noted inconsistency in management's approach.

Staff Performance

Several servers received high praise for their attentiveness and friendliness, contributing positively to the dining experience.
  • TC
    Tomas Carrasco
    2 days ago
    5.0
    Lazy Dog has become the spot. Girlfriend and I came in today to watch the football game. Food was fire! The chileaquilas were delicious and had a nice spice to them. My omelet was good as well, lots of flavor!
  • JL
    Jeff Lizee
    6 days ago
    5.0
    Wow just wow! Emma took care of our table like a seasoned veteran. We were a group of 4 oldies in walkers. She treated us like we were the only people in the restaurant. She had at least 6 more tables of people but somehow figured out how to give us individualized attention. Emma was a pure joy! Thank you for perfectly timing our to go order for my family! If you ever go ask for Emma! Also everything was delicious!
  • TT
    Timothy Te
    Jan 3, 2026
    5.0
    I came here for lunch a few weeks ago after dropping my car off at the dealership for service. I was seated promptly at the bar area. I didn’t know what to order this time around as I usually order the pot roast sandwich as I always do. So I decided to try something different and I ordered the Cuban sandwich with umami fries. The sandwich and fries came out hot enough. The food was good and the hospitality was even better. I’ve gone to other restaurants on Blackstone the same way I dressed that day and some places didn’t even want bother with me as much after I was seated. But over here I felt just as important as any other customer and I appreciated that even more. All in all I had a great lunch and I wanted to leave a review to show my gratitude. I also wanted to say thank you for letting me hang out in the bar a bit longer as I waited for my car and was able to get some of my spreadsheets done for my restaurant. All in all, I definitely recommend this place for lunch and it sits on the top of my list for my favorite Lazy Dog locations around California. The Irvine location is my favorite but the Fresno location is just as good.
  • GH
    G H
    Jan 1, 2026
    1.0
    The “manager” here was in a really bad mood on new years eve . He kicked us out of the restaurant because of my 6 pound puppy that he felt like was being bad because he kept going to his feet but the manager kept standing over him. (Prior to this. We had 3 different servers come to our table and not one had a problem with my puppy.) Then he proceeded to follow us after we did as he told us and left the restaurant to try to threaten us and saying he wants to fight behind the restaurant. He then left and as we were getting in our car. He came back a second time trying to fight again. Telling us he wants to put his hands on us. He might have been intoxicated. I have been a regular customer here before and the staff has always been super friendly so I was shocked with this encounter. Lazy dog do better at your hiring. This is becoming an unsafe environment for the customers.
  • CC
    Cbest
    Dec 8, 2025
    1.0
    Absolutely horrific service last night, 12/7. Had a reservation for 15 @6pm for a birthday celebration. Service started out OK but quickly went downhill. Knew something was off when they served my son his cheeseburger and then nobody else at our table was served for another 10 mins or so. Food was not brought out together at all. I never even got my meal. After the rest of the table finally got their food and we’re halfway done eating, the servers came to tell me the taco soup ran out and they were making a fresh batch, would be 7 mins. Server asked if she could get me a small side on the house while I wait, I said no it’s fine, I’ll wait. No biggie. Well 4 other people in our party were also waiting for their soup too. 37 mins went by and NO SOUP, ok, but also NO follow up from any of their servers that’s it’s taking longer etc? I’m patient and waited quietly, but this was SO ridiculous. We never complained once or asked for anything, we were literally ghosted by the staff and it wasn’t even busy. Finally asked for them to bring my soup and the others in to go cups because the table had been done eating for 30 mins at that point. The manager came over, apologized, gave us the to go soup along with voucher cards for one free, complementary appetizer, or dessert like that is supposed to make up for the awful service and make us want to come back? And then to top it off, four other people at the table who had ordered desserts, never received their desserts. The manager or the servers did nothing to rectify the situation besides offer a small voucher for our next visit. They said they were going to comp our soup which was a whopping eight dollars. We then asked for the checks because we were ready to get out of there and we waited another 30 minutes for them to bring us the checks. I have never left a zero tip. That’s how terrible this was. I’ve worked in a restaurant, I know mistakes happen, but for there to be no communication from the servers or the managers about what’s going on for over an hour, when we were such an easy table, is beyond me. We were not rude. We even gave a server a cupcake from our birthday party, while I was waiting for my soup to still be served to me! It’s pretty sad that you have to act like a Karen to receive decent service.

Frequently Asked Questions About Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar

Does Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar accept reservations?

Yes, Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar accepts reservations which can be made online through their OpenTable page.

What are the brunch hours at Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar?

Brunch is served on Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The restaurant is closed for brunch Monday through Friday.