Brown Dog Cafe

4.3

2871 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Innovative
Great for outdoor dining
Neighborhood gem

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Good food that is not pretentious, this is the motto of Brown Dog Cafe owner and executive chef, Shawn McCoy. McCoy and his culinary team offer spirited, playful dishes that reflect the diverse influences on American food today. The Brown Dog Cafe continues to specialize in wild game preparation.

The Brown Dog Cafe provides casual fine dining for personal as well as business dinners. Our bar is a fun, personable place for drinks.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Wild Game, Seafood
Hours of operation
Mon–Sat 11:00 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(513) 794-1610
Website
http://www.browndogcafe.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Shawn McCoy
Catering
Executive Chef Shawn McCoy will be pleased to personalize a catering menu for your wedding, anniversary, or corporate event.
Private party facilities
Private events are available for the patio and our back room.

Location
1000 Summit Place, Suite A, Blue Ash, OH 45242
Neighborhood
Blue Ash
Cross street
Glendale-Milford Rd and Reed Hartman
Parking details
PARKING LOT AT PARK
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Bricks Bakery Bread$7.00
assortment of bread + house herbed butter house roasted garlic oil
Brown Dog Fries$7.00
big dog bowl of fries + chili garlic +ketchup + honey curry aioli + sea salt
Brown Dog Poutine$15.00
fries + beef barbacoa + white cheddar cheese curd + demi glace + local egg
Brussel Sprouts$12.00
roasted sprouts + shallot + garlic bacon fat brown butter + sherry local egg + balsamic reduction
Charcuterie$28.00
3 cured meats + 3 artisanal cheeses + seasonal preserves + accouterments crostini (gluten free sans crostini)
Chicken Tenders$16.00
jumbo breast tenderloins southern fried & tossed in your choice of sauce w/ bleu cheese dressing + fries bbq / Nashville / Buffalo
Hummus Plate$12.00
house made hummus + minted cucumber relish + toy box tomatoes + goat cheese + olive & artichoke tapenades + grilled pita
Wild Mushroom Empanadas$14.00
truffled wild mushroom filling + goat cheese + lettuce sauce red pepper coulis

Burgers

Fresh ground daily from Ohio raised angus chuck + wagyu beef served on brioche bun + house fries

Brown Dog Burger$16.00
choice of cheese + Ohio lettuce + tomato + smoked garlic aioli
El Diablo$22.00
ghost pepper jack + barbacoa + pico guacamole + shaved lettuce + smoked garlic aioli
French Mudd Bath$20.00
brie + wild mushrooms + demi glace shaved lettuce + tomato + smoked garlic aioli
No Bun No Problem$18.00
green salad + sliced tomatoes + red onion + Kaiser pickles + aioli
Substitute Burger$16.00
Beyond Beef Patty (+$2) - or - grilled Amish breast - or - smoked salmon patty

Burger Sides

Asparagus$6.00
Basil Blue Slaw$5.00
Broccoli$5.00
Burnt Carrots$5.00
Fries + Truffle Oil & Parmesan$4.00
Small Salad$6.00
Soup of the Day$6.00

Pizza

Gluten free cauliflower crust available +$4

Build Your Own + Toppings$12.00
Must indicate sauce & cheese. Toppings/sauces $1.50/each item: marinara — basil olive oil —artichoke spinach — banana peppers — onion local wild mushroom — olive tapenade roast garlic + oil — fresh basil; 2.50/each item: pepperoni — sausage — salami — bacon cheddar — provolone — fresh mozzarella — white cheddar cheese curds vegan cheese
Margherita$18.00
marinara + provolone + basil + tomato + fresh mozzarella
Mediterranean$20.00
herbed ricotta + goat cheese + spinach + artichoke + grape tomato + red onion + banana peppers + olive tapenade
Pepperoni$18.00
marinara + provolone + pepperoni
Sausages$24.00
Marinara + provolone + soppressata + bresaola + prosciutto + sausage + Pepperoni
Traditional$16.00
marinara + provolone

Salads

Baby Bleu
spinach + gorgonzola + smoked bacon + farm fresh egg + toy box tomatoes + avocado + house blue cheese vinaigrette
Classic Caesar
- Small$7.00
- Large$12.00
Grilled Caesar$12.00
Prosciutto wrapped romaine lettuce local egg + parmesan cheese + house Caesar dressing
House
Ohio lettuce + dried cherry + gorgonzola + spiced pecans + toy box tomatoes + balsamic vinaigrette
- Small$8.00
- Large$14.00
Waldorf
romaine hearts + apple + candied walnut drunken raisins + celery + Swiss cheese + cider vinaigrette
- Small$8.00
- Large$14.00

Salad Add-On's

Chilean Salmon$14.00
Citrus Herb Tofu$6.00
Ohio Amish Chicken Breast$9.00

Entrees

Bourbon Maple Salmon$30.00
Verlasso Salmon + bourbon maple butter glaze + mashed redskins w/ goat cheese grilled seasonal vegetables
Crab Cakes$32.00
two 3 oz backfin blue crab cakes + basil bleu slaw+ remoulade + sriracha + fries
Double Duck$30.00
pan seared duck breast w/ bourbon cherries atop duck leg confit cassoulet w/ pinto beans + skillet rice + kale
Mixed Grill$34.00
grilled lamb chop w/ mint relish + duck breast w/ bourbon cherry demi + prawn w/ scampi butter + skillet rice pilaf
New York Strip Steak$36.00
flame grilled 12 oz sirloin + roast garlic w/ herb & lemon + demi + mashed redskins w/ goat cheese + grilled asparagus + smoked red pepper horseradish
Vegetable Etouffee$22.00
rich Cajun tomato sauce + sauteed vegetables + somewhat dirty rice + add tofu, chicken or salmon for an additional charge
Wild Boar Tenderloin$30.00
pumpkin seed crusted wild boar tenderloin + roast sweet potato shaved brussel sprouts & caramelized onion + apple chutney + demi

Side Dishes

Asparagus$10.00
truffle oil + parmesan
Basil Bleu Slaw$8.00
house slaw + blue cheese
Broccoli$7.00
citrus balsamic + basil oil
Burnt Carrots$7.00
smoked honey butter
Fresh Fruit$7.00
Mashed Redskins$6.00
Red potatoes + goat cheese cream + butter + herbs

What 2,871 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.3

4.3 based on all time ratings

4.4Food
4.2Service
4.2Ambience
2.9Value

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2,871 Reviews

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yukiniki
VIP
Cincinnati
184 reviews
4.0
184 reviews
Dined on April 20, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Annette( I think was her name) was our Server and did a great job! Tomato basil soup-- to die for! Brussels sprouts with a fried egg on top, was different but tasty ! Always have had good foods/service here. Highly recommend and will be back ! Thank you !
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JohnB
Cincinnati
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 17, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great dinner at the Brown Dog Cafe the other night, I had the Wild Boar, Beet salad and Southern Fried Shrimp. My wife had the Stuffed Perch which she said was delicious.
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Star
VIP
Cincinnati
54 reviews
4.0
54 reviews
Dined on April 17, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Food was good as always. Server didn't have much personality and took a drink away before we were finished (alcoholic drink). She didn't even ask; she just whisked by and took it away.
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DanaW
Cincinnati
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 15, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 1
4 of us dined at Brown Dog on a Saturday evening. I had specifically asked if we could dine outdoors. There were many outdoor tables available. The host told me “possibly” when I asked about dining outside, but then we were seated indoors without any explanation. Here it was a beautiful evening be they stuck us in a dimly lit corner. Which would have been fine if it was the only table available but that didn’t appear to be the case. We weren’t too far from the kitchen and it was very loud. It sounded like trays of dishes were being dropped off every couple of minutes. The food was good, but not something we can’t wait to eat again.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Cincinnati
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on April 15, 2023
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The food was not that great. Wild boar was way undercooked and took most of the meal to get it back. The mixed grill was fatty and not great Not a good value for the prices
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OpenTable Diner
VIP
Cincinnati
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on April 15, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was good , but on the expensive side , wife got a salad and added chicken and it was about 24 bucks. Server was great. Menu is limited during lunch hours on weekends as they are in Brunch … didn’t see that on the website but I may have missed it.
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PaulB
Cincinnati
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on April 11, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
We really like this place. Food was good and waiter was very helpful. The only drawback they did not provide printed receipt. Waiter just told us total amount including tips. I was hosting the party and was not in the position to start checking and arguing. That is the first time, when check was not provided.
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BruceR
Charlotte
24 reviews
4.0
24 reviews
Dined on April 8, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had a nice dinner for two while we were in town for an event.
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SueH
VIP
New York City
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 8, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We were told Saturday brunch menu is limited so we were disappointed not to be able to order some favorites which was why we decided to go there
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foodlovers
Louisville
31 reviews
5.0
31 reviews
Dined on April 5, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We met friends we hadn’t seen for years. They arrived before us and we’re very well taken care of by the staff. Our table was graciously changed to allow us more privacy. We we not rushed yet our server was very attentive to our needs. We do not live in the area but our friends do. I’m sure they will be back more often than we can enjoy the great menu and ambiance.
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Brown Dog Cafe offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (513) 794-1610.

Brown Dog Cafe is rated 4.3 stars by 2871 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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1000 Summit Place, Suite A, Blue Ash, OH 45242

Additional information

Cross street
Glendale-Milford Rd and Reed Hartman
Neighborhood
Blue Ash
Hours of operation
Mon–Sat 11:00 am–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Wild Game, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
PARKING LOT AT PARK
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Shawn McCoy
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.browndogcafe.com/
Phone number
(513) 794-1610
Catering
Executive Chef Shawn McCoy will be pleased to personalize a catering menu for your wedding, anniversary, or corporate event.
Private party facilities
Private events are available for the patio and our back room.

Brown Dog Cafe

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Appetizers & Share-Ables

Bricks Bakery Bread$7.00

Brown Dog Fries$7.00

Brown Dog Poutine$15.00

Brussel Sprouts$12.00

Charcuterie$28.00

Chicken Tenders$16.00

Hummus Plate$12.00

Wild Mushroom Empanadas$14.00

Burgers

Brown Dog Burger$16.00

El Diablo$22.00

French Mudd Bath$20.00

No Bun No Problem$18.00

Substitute Burger$16.00

Burger Sides

Asparagus$6.00

Basil Blue Slaw$5.00

Broccoli$5.00

Burnt Carrots$5.00

Fries + Truffle Oil & Parmesan$4.00

Small Salad$6.00

Soup of the Day$6.00

Pizza

Build Your Own + Toppings$12.00

Margherita$18.00

Mediterranean$20.00

Pepperoni$18.00

Sausages$24.00

Traditional$16.00

Salads

Baby Bleu

Classic Caesar

Grilled Caesar$12.00

House

Waldorf

Salad Add-On's

Chilean Salmon$14.00

Citrus Herb Tofu$6.00

Ohio Amish Chicken Breast$9.00

Entrees

Bourbon Maple Salmon$30.00

Crab Cakes$32.00

Double Duck$30.00

Mixed Grill$34.00

New York Strip Steak$36.00

Vegetable Etouffee$22.00

Wild Boar Tenderloin$30.00

Side Dishes

Asparagus$10.00

Basil Bleu Slaw$8.00

Broccoli$7.00

Burnt Carrots$7.00

Fresh Fruit$7.00

Mashed Redskins$6.00

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