Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar

4.2
1135 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
2208 Bridgepoint Parkway, San Mateo, CA
94404, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.2
1,135 reviews
5 stars
612
4 stars
295
3 stars
95
2 stars
58
1 star
75

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Service Quality

Service experiences varied widely; some servers received high praise for attentiveness, while others were criticized for being inattentive or rude.

Food Quality

Food quality was inconsistent; while many dishes were enjoyed, several customers reported issues with undercooked or poorly prepared items.

Atmosphere

The restaurant has a lively and comfortable atmosphere, though it can get quite loud during busy times.

Management Response

Management was noted for being responsive and accommodating in some situations, but there were also reports of poor handling of complaints.

Dog-Friendly

The restaurant is appreciated for being dog-friendly, with a special menu for pets and a welcoming environment for families.
  • BQ
    Bella Quin
    2 days ago
    1.0
    I’ve been to other Lazy Dog locations before, but this one might be the worst experience I’ve ever had. Upon arrival, we didn’t receive any water—none for us and none for the dogs, even though we ordered two dog meals. We ordered for 3 people, and my order was placed incorrectly; instead of the half-sandwich, I was given the full order with extra salads and sides I never asked for. One person in our group didn’t get her food at all, because Gil never put her order in to begin with. To top it off, one of us ended up with food poisoning the next day. Overall, such a disappointment! Avoid at all cost! ! !
  • TM
    T M
    3 days ago
    1.0
    We decided to sit outside, very much disgusted with the fact that there was a dog basically licking food off of the table in front of us. I ordered a lemon drop martini and it tasted so watered down. There was at MAXIMUM 0.1% alcohol in it. My bf and I ordered the black and blue burger. He ordered his with bacon jam and it had the consistency of sand mixed with paté, to make it worse, it tasted nothing like bacon, more akin to something you would serve your cat cat. The burger itself tasted like unseasoned beef with not a grain of salt/pepper or any other seasoning very much akin to a boiled burger. The servers were very polite but overall the food we got was terrible.
  • DW
    Deanna Williams
    Nov 17, 2025
    4.0
    Stopped by for lunch on a Monday around 12:30pm. Beautiful day out and we sat outside. Spacious patio. Lots of cute, well behaved, dogs arrived sporadically. They have a lunch special served until 3pm. Soup, salad, side and a half a sandwich for $13. I decided on the chicken sandwich with the fruit (instead of fries) and the tortilla soup. The chicken was really roasted turkey breast. However, they include fresh lettuce, tomato and avocado on it. The tortilla soup was really good. A bowl, not a cup. Service was great. Our waiter, checked on us enough to ensure we did not need anything more. Nice location and not too loud on the patio. Some road noise from cars driving by but not too bad. I'll be back.
  • DZ
    D Zinxhiria
    Nov 9, 2025
    1.0
    They definitely live up to the name “Lazy Dog.” We waited 40 minutes for our food, which was just sandwiches and salads. The waiter forgot to put in the salad order, and when I finally received one, I had already finished my meal and it wasn’t even the right salad. They have plenty of staff, yet everyone seemed completely disorganized. We were approached with someone else’s order at least ten times, and the same thing happened to the table next to us. Considering the food is generic and something you can get anywhere, the service becomes the deciding factor, and here it was just very poor.
  • JH
    Jeff Ho
    Nov 8, 2025
    5.0
    We finally made it to Lazy Dog after talking about going for so long. The challenge is, there are so many other good familiar restaurants in this plaza like Benihana, BJ's CA Fish Grill or Armadillo Willie's. The restaurant was full at 7:30pm with a wait of 30 minutes for a table of 3. The menu is extensive. We had two items from their $15 menu which includes an entree and a brownie ice cream. Those tasted OK, a bacon cheeseburger and 1/2 fried chicken dinner. The fish and chips $24 had generous pieces of fish. The nachos with carnitas $18.50 was also OK. The food came out fairly quickly for a busy kitchen. Our waitress checked on us often. Overall, great job everyone at Lazy Dog. It was a fun and lively meal with TV's all around to watch some Friday night hockey.

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.

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; brunch is not available Monday through Friday.