The Brown Dog Cafe

4.2
1767 reviews

About

Restaurant
Chef Shawn and his culinary team proudly serve pristine, sustainable Hawaiian fish, wildly popular game features, including: rabbit, duck, lamb, wild boar, venison and more--plus an array of other creations ranging from unique appetizers, vegetarian dishes, homemade pastas and ice creams.

Location

The Brown Dog Cafe
1000 Summit Place, Blue Ash, OH
45242, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.2
1,767 reviews
5 stars
1,057
4 stars
371
3 stars
137
2 stars
76
1 star
126

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Food Quality

Mixed reviews on food quality; some dishes praised while others were criticized for being bland or overcooked.

Service Issues

Frequent complaints about slow service and inattentive staff, with some positive experiences noted.

Atmosphere

Generally positive feedback on the atmosphere, though some noted cleanliness issues and uncomfortable seating.

Pricing Concerns

Many customers felt the prices were high for the quality of food and service received.

Racial Discrimination

Several reviews highlighted instances of perceived racial profiling and discriminatory treatment by staff.
  • BO
    Bradley Owen
    Nov 9, 2025
    5.0
    Unique drinks, great atmosphere and scenery and food was all made fresh and was hot
  • TB
    tom burns
    Oct 25, 2025
    5.0
    A wonderful change of great food great service in the heart of blue ash even took a walk around the park after dinner ......
  • DL
    Dale Lakes
    Oct 24, 2025
    2.0
    Genuinely one of the slowest, worst kitchens I’ve ever seen at a restaurant. Absolutely mediocre all around. If you only care about having drinks and talking to friends, this place is a viable option. If you want to have a decent meal before doing something else, or heaven forbid, eat here with your family, go literally anywhere else.
  • BR
    Bridget Richey
    Oct 21, 2025
    5.0
    Best Poutine...I would like extra cheese sauce!!! Numurous variety of mock cocktails...You screwed with Charlie Trotters' Chocolate Banana Bread...I would like the return of my malt ice cream!!! What in God's name are you thinking? Would you be willing to do Banana Foster's...Table side???
  • JN
    Jim Norwood
    Oct 11, 2025
    1.0
    We didn’t get any food, because we didn’t get any service. We were seated outside, and were given menus. Several minutes passed, and no one acknowledged us, however we did hear two of the servers debating over who seated us. Several more minutes passed, not even so much as a glass of water. It wasn’t that busy, there were several staff around, no one even spoke to us. VERY DISAPPOINTED!!!

Frequently Asked Questions About The Brown Dog Cafe

What kind of cuisine does The Brown Dog Cafe serve?

The Brown Dog Cafe offers pristine, sustainable Hawaiian fish, popular game meats like rabbit, duck, lamb, wild boar, venison, and a variety of unique appetizers, vegetarian dishes, homemade pastas, and ice creams.

What are the operating hours of The Brown Dog Cafe?

The Brown Dog Cafe is open every day from 11:30 AM to 8:30 PM.